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Gregory L. LOSEY, 57, of Batavia, NY
Gregory L. LOSEY, 57, of Batavia, NY, died Sunday, July 5, 2026 in his home. Born November 6, 1968, in Hornell, he was the son of Victor A. and Shirley Higgins Losey. On September 2, 1995, in Bath, he married Janette M. Hallock, who survives. He attended Greenwood Elementary School and graduated in 1987 from Corning East High School, where he played lacrosse and was nicknamed Wheels for his fast running. He earned a degree in animal husbandry from Alfred State College an
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Doris M. ROBBINS, 86, of Port Allegany, PA
Doris M. ROBBINS, 86, of Port Allegany, PA, died Thursday, July 2, 2026 in her home. Born January 17, 1940, in Port Allegany, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Mildred Lindsey Austin. A graduate of Port Allegany High School, she was employed as a dietician at the Port Allegany Hospital. On August 23, 1986, in Port Allegany, she married Robert E. Robbins, who predeceased her on April 2, 2019. She and Bob owned and operated the Robbin’s Nest Restaurant in Port Allegany.
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Michael David TAYLOR, 64, of Port Allegany, PA
Michael David TAYLOR, 64, of Port Allegany, PA, died Saturday, July 4, 2026 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport. He was born December 11, 1961, in East Liverpool, OH. Mike was employed as a janitor and worked for many years as a self-employed handyman. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed western movies and time with his family. Surviving are: five children, Misty (David) Smoker, Patrick Smith, Becky Smith, Andrew Pritt, and Brian Pritt; a stepson Mitchell A. (Patrisha) Dowell; 17 gr
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Ella Todd DUNN-ROSKOS, 89, of Smethport, PA
Ella Todd DUNN-ROSKOS, 89, of Smethport, PA, died Sunday, July 5, 2026 in her home. Born November 17, 1936, in Port Allegany, she was the daughter of Russell L. and Kathryn Clark Todd. On October 22, 2001, she married Raymond J. Roskos, who predeceased her on October 29, 2019. A 1954 graduate of Port Allegany High School, she was employed by Bell Telephone Company and Keystone Automatic Technologies, Inc. in Emporium. Ella was a member Port Allegany Moose Lodge #460 and
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Debra A. TaraBori, 75, of Galeton, PA
Debra A. TaraBori, 75, of Galeton, PA, died Thursday, June 25, 2026 in UPMC Wellsboro. Born September 25, 1950, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of William R. and Joyce Cole VanGorder. On July 12, 1969, in Galeton, she married Jan G. TaraBori, who survives. She was a 1968 graduate of Galeton Area High School. Debbie devoted her life to her family. Surviving besides her husband, Jan, are: a son, Aaron (Cindy) TaraBori, Lubbock, TX; two granddaughters, Caitlin TaraBori
Jun 30


Linda L. GRAVES, 79, of Ulysses, PA
Linda L. GRAVES, 79, of Ulysses, PA, died Friday, June 26, 2026 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. Born December 7, 1946, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of George L. and Loretta B. Allen Bennett. On June 12, 1982, in Ulysses, she married Edward P. Graves, who predeceased her in 1986. A 1964 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she was employed by Fassett House Hotel in Wellsville, NY, Ames in Wellsville, and Ulysses Borough as secretary/treasurer. She was a m
Jun 29


Theodore J. “Ted” KIBBE, 84, of Galeton, PA, formerly of Harrison Valley, PA
Theodore J. “Ted” KIBBE, 84, of Galeton, PA, formerly of Harrison Valley, died Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. Born May 30, 1942, in Coudersport, he was the son of Ivan and Myra I. Outman Kibbe. He was employed by Eberle Tannery in Westfield and various construction companies. Ted served as a Harrison Township supervisor. Surviving are: three children, Theresa Jo Woodkirk of Wellsboro, Theodore J. (Summer) Kibbe, Jr. of Clarkston, WA, and Judy
Jun 25


Lucille K. CHURCH, 97, of Roulette, PA
Lucille K. CHURCH, 97, of Roulette, PA, died Sunday, June 21, 2026 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport. Born May 5, 1929, in Clara Township, she was the daughter of Harlen and Ella Palmatier Knowlton. On Jan. 27, 1951, in Sanborn, NY, she married Otis E. Church, who predeceased her on August 5, 2013. A 1947 graduate of Roulette High School, she studied at Westbrook Commercial Academy in Olean, NY. Lucille was employed as treasurer of PC Federal Credit Union in Port Allegany. She w
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Daniel E. LAMPMAN, 76, of Harrison Valley, PA
Daniel E. LAMPMAN, 76, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Monday, June 22, 2026 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. Born August 6, 1949, in Coudersport, he was the son of Hugh and Ruth E. Merrick Lampman. He was employed by Harold Sherwood logging and driving truck. In later years, he worked as a truck driver on pipeline construction. Dan played guitar and loved music. He was a Johnny Cash fan. Dan and his brother, Charles, worked on and raced cars. Surviving are: nine ch
Jun 23


Gerald L. “Jerry” RAWSON, 75, of Lawrenceville, PA, formerly of Germania, PA
Gerald L. “Jerry” RAWSON, 75, of Lawrenceville, PA, formerly of Germania, died Friday, June 19, 2026. Born October 31, 1950, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Arnold Mansel and Lura Ione Eberenz Rawson. On June 2, 1973, in St. Mattheus Lutheran Church, Germania, he married Sharon M. Gorg, who survives. Jerry built Rawson General Contracting with his hand-picked crew and developed life-long friendships. He is and always will be well known for his superb fine craftsmanship a
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Linda Lee Stebbins WHITESELL, 81, of Andover, NY
Linda Lee Stebbins WHITESELL, 81, of Andover, NY, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. Born January 19, 1945, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Leland and Ethel Downey Stebbins. She was a 1963 graduate of Whitesville Central School. On August 19, 1989, she married G. Ronald Whitesell, who predeceased her on January 10, 2026. Linda retired from Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Wellsville as the director of housekee
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Jeffrey L. SMITH, 69, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Allentown, PA
Jeffrey L. SMITH, 69, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Allentown, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, in his home. Born January 7, 1957, in Stroudsburg, he was the son of Lee and Viola Heffelfinger Smith. On September 6, 1980, he married Sharon L. Welch. After nearly 45 years of marriage and a lifetime of shared memories, Sharon predeceased him death on May 17, 2025. Jeff served honorably in the United States Army as a Military Police officer from 1975 – 1977. An avid hunte
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Ina M. WILLIAMS, 64, of Galeton, PA
Ina M. WILLIAMS, 64, of Galeton, PA, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026 in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born February 9, 1962, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Carl Brown and Barbara Ann Beiling Burchell. She was employed as a bartender by Hunting Valley Inn in Gaines and Wonder Bar in Galeton. She was last employed by Truck-Lite in Wellsboro. Ina enjoyed motorcycle riding, walking, and horses. She loved her grandbabies. Surviving are: her boyfriend, companio
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Larry K. VARADY, 76, of Genesee, PA
Larry K. VARADY, 76, of Genesee, PA, died Wednesday, June 17, 2026 in his home. Born May 25, 1950, in Phoenixville, he was the son of Joseph and Helen Kish Varady. A graduate of Phoenixville High School, he was employed as a mechanic by Philip Morris. Surviving are: his wife, Kathi; two children, Ken and Jennifer; two stepdaughters, Nicole and Rebecca; four grandchildren; a brother, Joseph (Kathy) Varady, Jr.; nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predece
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Cheryl A. BHE, 79, of Smethport, PA, formerly of Ashville, NY and Coryville, PA
Cheryl A. BHE, 79, of Smethport, PA, formerly of Ashville, NY and Coryville, PA, died Sunday, June 14, 2026 in her home. Born May 3, 1947, in Olean, she was the daughter of Alfred J. and Violet M. Bennett Lafferty. On August 29, 1964, in Smethport, she married Ronald Bhe, Jr., who predeceased her on October 16, 2008. A graduate of Smethport Area High School, she was employed by Ethan Allen in Eldred and Olean Tile Co. Cheryl enjoyed riding motorcycle and going to the casi
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Anne-Marie P. BERRY, 64, of Ulysses, PA
Anne-Marie P. BERRY, 64, of Ulysses, PA, died Friday, June 12, 2026 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. Born September 22, 1961, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of George C. and Frances A. Jeres Berry. A 1979 graduate of Galeton Area High School, she served honorably as a corpsman with the US Navy after high school. She was very proud of her Navy service. Anne-Marie worked as a caregiver. Surviving are: her mother, Frances Berry of Galeton; two children, Christi
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Jacqueline A. Schoonover, 79, of Gold, PA
Jacqueline A. Schoonover, 79, of Gold, passed away in her home with her loving sons by her side on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Born August 9, 1946 in a little cabin on Cutler Summit outside of Gold, she was the daughter of George and Edith Cutler Mack. Jacqueline was a graduate of Northern Potter High School, Ulysses, Class of 1964. On October 9, 1965 in Andrews Settlement Church, Mrs. Schoonover married Daniel F. Schoonover Sr., who passed away on April 27, 2013. After her marr
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Robert C. SHELLEY, Sr., 86, of Port Allegany, PA
Robert C. SHELLEY, Sr., 86, of Port Allegany, PA, died Friday, November 28, 2025 in Sena-Kean, Smethport, PA. A gathering to celebrate Bob’s life will be held Sunday, June 14, 2026 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the Veterans Memorial, Inc., 4743 PA-155, Port Allegany, PA. A luncheon will be served. Military Rites will be accorded by the Port Allegany Honor Guard. Born November 26, 1939, in Port Allegany, he was the son of Max R. and Ruth Carl Shelley. On May 1, 1959, in Eliza
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Waneta P. Snyder, 89, a longtime resident of Coudersport, PA
“beloved mother, grandmother, and sister” Waneta P. Snyder, 89, a longtime resident of Coudersport, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a short illness. Born on Friday, September 18, 1936 in Oswayo Township, she was a daughter of Louis C. and Kathryn Yeager Perkins. On May 24, 1958 in the Chrystal United Methodist Church, she married Milton L. “Bud” Snyder, who passed away on October 14, 2009. Waneta was a graduate of Shinglehous
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Lois A. COMMINO, 83, of Roulette, PA
Lois A. COMMINO, 83, of Roulette, PA, died Sunday, May 31, 2026 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport. Born May 18, 1943, in Roulette, she was the daughter of Marcus R. and Margaret E. Baker Nichols. On Sept. 28, 1963, in Roulette, she married Larry A. Commino, who predeceased her on October 5, 2021. A 1961 graduate of Port Allegany High School, she was employed by Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport and 6 B’s Craft Barn in Roulette. Lois was a member of Riverside United Me
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Susan A. “Sue” COLE, 65, of Elmer, PA
Susan A. “Sue” COLE, 65, of Elmer, PA, died Saturday, May 30, 2026 in her home. Born July 9, 1960, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Edward D. and Beverly Simmons Collins. On May 30, 1981, she married William D. Cole, who survives. A 1978 graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School, she was employed by Electri-Cord in Westfield, K&W in Westfield, and Austin Construction in Campbell, NY. Sue served as secretary / treasurer of Harrison Valley Little League. Surviving b
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Kenneth Eugene Howard, Sr., of Port Allegany, PA
Kenneth Eugene Howard, Sr., of Port Allegany, age 88, passed away Tuesday (May 26, 2026) at his residence, surrounded by family. Born June 2, 1937 in Olean, NY, the son of Ronald and Doris (Windus) Howard, he was the eldest of 9 children. On October 5, 1956, in Port Allegany, PA, he married Carol M. Benson, who preceded him in death in August 2002. Mr. Howard was a line mechanic employed by the former Pierce Glass Company, now Ardagh Company of Port Allegany, PA. He was known
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Betty L. KNAUER, 88, of Ulysses, PA
Betty L. KNAUER, 88, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Genesee, died Saturday, May 16, 2026. Born April 21, 1938, in Womelsdorf, she was the daughter of Clayton and Nora Berrington Sweitzer. Betty was a homemaker was most recently employed by Reed’s Market in Genesee. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, puzzles, and bingo. Surviving are: nine children, George (Michele) Knauer, Jr. of Knoxville, Gary (Helen) Knauer of Sabinsville, Jeffrey Knauer of Harrison Valley, Randy (Julie)
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Robert A. “Bob” BURDICK, 89, of Coudersport, PA
Robert A. “Bob” BURDICK, 89, of Coudersport, PA, died Monday, May 11, 2026 at his daughter’s home in Michigan surrounded by love and care. Born November 24, 1936, in Bingham Twp., he was the son of Leonard DeForest and Maude E. Williamson Burdick. Friends may call at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory in Ulysses, PA on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 12:00 PM. Pastor Harold Kiel will officiate. Burial will be in An
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Joyce A. KNEFLEY, 84, of Ulysses, PA
Joyce A. KNEFLEY, 84, of Ulysses, PA, died Saturday, May 9, 2026, in her home surrounded by family. Born April 6, 1942, in Binghamton, NY, she was the daughter of Jay William and Beatrice Martha Chaffee Dillenbeck. On March 11, 1967, in Binghamton, NY, she married J. Michael (Mike) Knefley, who survives. A 1960 graduate of Greene Central School, Greene, NY, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education and English from Hartwick College in 1964. Joyce was a l
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Claire Marie ERNST, 95, of Port Allegany, PA
Claire Marie ERNST, 95, of Port Allegany, PA, died Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. Born July 9, 1930, in Hi-Nella, NJ, she was the daughter of Robert and Agnes Kelley McBurney. On December 24, 1952, in Phoenixville, she married Fred Wilson Ernst Jr., who predeceased her on December 2, 1993. She was employed as a medical secretary by Cole Memorial Hospital and by medical offices in Olean, NY. Claire was a member of St. Gabriel the Archangel Chu
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Chaplain, Lieutenant Colonel, Rex Eugene CARPENTER, U.S. Air Force, Retired, of Bloomfield Hills, MI, formerly of Hampton, VA
Chaplain, Lieutenant Colonel, Rex Eugene CARPENTER, U.S. Air Force, Retired, of Bloomfield Hills, MI, formerly of Hampton, VA, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026 in Southfield, MI. A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 5, 2026 in Ulysses Cemetery, Ulysses, PA. Military Rites will be accorded by members of the Potter County Honor Guard. Local arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolenc
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Betty Baer Celebrate of Life, Saturday, May 2, 2026
Betty J. BAER, 74, of Port Allegany, PA, died Wednesday, November 26, 2025 in Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport. A gathering to celebrate Betty’s life will be held Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Port Allegany Moose Lodge #460, 35 Pearl Street, Port Allegany, PA 16743 from 11:00 AM -- 2:00 PM. Born May 7, 1951, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Harland W. and Leola K. Hardes Mericle. A 1969 graduate of Port Allegany High School, she was employed by
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Jacqueline A. Rees, 78, of Smethport, PA
Jacqueline A. Rees, 78, of Smethport, passed away Tuesday (April 28, 2026) at her home. She was born February 27, 1948 in Olean, NY, the daughter of Robert and Joanne (Bell) Bradt. On May 8, 1971, in Eldred, PA, she married William D. Rees, who died February 4, 2026. Jackie was a 1966 graduate of Otto-Eldred High School and attended St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in Olean, NY, where she received her LPN, and then the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford where she rece
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Anita L. Benjamin, 86, of Smethport, PA
Anita L. Benjamin, 86, of Smethport, passed away Saturday (April 25, 2026) surrounded by her family, at Sena Kean Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Smethport. She was born March 14, 1940 in East Smethport, the daughter of Cecil and Crystabel (Smith) Grinolds. On July 8, 1960, in St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Smethport, she married Ronald C. "Skip" Benjamin, who died August 29, 2012. Anita was a graduate of Smethport Area High School and was a homemaker tending to the needs of
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Wendy K. Bradshaw, 55, of Smethport, PA
Wendy K. Bradshaw, 55, of Smethport , passed away Thursday (April 16, 2026) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport. She was born July 16, 1970 in Kane, the daughter of Richard A. and Penny A. (Carlson) Walker, Sr. On September 9, 2006, in Clermont, PA, she married Mark S. Bradshaw, who survives. Wendy was a graduate of Smethport High School Class of 1988 and worked in several locations before becoming unable to work due to health issues. She was a member of the American Legion; John Ber
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Don E. Skinner, 72, of Coudersport, PA
Don E. Skinner, 72, of Coudersport , passed away Wednesday (April 15, 2026) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport, surrounded by his family. He was born November 19, 1953 in Blossburg, Tioga County, PA the son of Horton and Lena (Moore) Skinner. On October 14, 2025 in Sweden Valley Manor he married Julie Pekarski, who survives. Mr. Skinner was a Balance Operator, employed by Dresser-Rand, in Olean for 45 years. He was a member of the NRA. He is survived by his wife Julie, one son;
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Wendy K. Bradshaw, 55, of Smethport, PA
Wendy K. Bradshaw, 55, of Smethport , passed away Thursday (April 16, 2026) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport. Arrangements will be announced with a full obituary by Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
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Ashley K. Plants, 30, of Shinglehouse, PA
“beloved daughter, mother, sister, and granddaughter” Ashley K. Plants, 30, of Shinglehouse, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 27, 2026. Born on Wednesday, October 25, 1995 in Coudersport, she was a daughter of David P. and Paula J. Johnston Plants. Ashley received her GED from Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse. While living in Pittsburgh she was employed by GetGo. Ashley attended the former Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Shinglehouse and also had
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James A. “Jamie” Babcock, 92, of Shinglehouse, PA
James A. “Jamie” Babcock, 92, of Shinglehouse, passed away suddenly with his loving family by his side on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport. Born on Tuesday, November 21, 1933 in Shinglehouse, he was a son of Lloyd and Emma Babcock. He was married to Dolores M. Brown, who passed away on November 7, 2000. He later married Nancy A. Hyde, who survives. Jamie was a graduate of Shinglehouse High School, Class of 1952. He enlisted in the US Army where he served in
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Lillian Nickerson Frost, Galeton, PA
Lillian Nickerson Frost, 90, of Galeton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Born on October 28, 1935, in Galeton, she was the daughter of the late Harry Elmer and Velma Cornelius. Lillian lived a full and creative life. She worked as a waitress, at the A&P plant in Horseheads, and later retired from Ragu in Rochester, where she served as a quality manager. She had a deep love for music and enjoyed playing guitar, writing songs, and even recording her own reco
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Arlene J. Ayers, Westfield, PA
“best mother and grandmother ever” Arlene Joyce Ayers, 91, of Westfield, formerly of Coudersport and Austin, passed away at the home of her daughter, Susan Plumstead, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with her loving family by her side, after a brief illness. Born on Tuesday, July 24, 1934 in Austin, she was a daughter of Maynard D. and Pauline Frost Robinson. On July 14, 1949 in Odin, she married Francis T. Ayers, who passed away on April 5, 2012. Arlene was employed for over 31
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