E. Gene KOSA, 80, of Ulysses, PA, died Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in Wheaton’s Private Care Home, Westfield. Born July 21, 1946, in Coudersport, he was the son of Edward and Helen Yardley Kosa. On February 4, 1967, in Niagara Falls, NY, he married Nancy Goodwin, who survives. A 1964 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he earned an associate’s degree in agricultural engineering from Alfred State College. He was an owner/partner of EDKO Farms. Gene was a member of We

Carol A. WENTZELL, 77, formerly of Catasauqua, PA, died Friday, August 21, 2026 in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born August 6, 1949, in Carson City, MI, she was the daughter of Harry Duane and Dorothy Alma Laubach White. A 1967 graduate of Northampton Area High School, she earned a nursing certificate and later an associate’s degree from Lehigh Carbon Community College. She was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by Slate Belt Rehabilitation Center in Bangor, PA. C

Pamela J. BODO, 76, of Ulysses, PA, died Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in her home. Born April 27, 1950, in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of Paul Richmond and Jeanne Fearon Westfall. She was married to Bartholomew Bodo, III, who survives. A graduate of Riverside High School in Buffalo, she was employed as a nanny in New York City and worked at Lipton Tea in Flemington, NJ. After Lipton Tea closed, she went to Allentown Business School and earned an associate’s degree in

William R. CAMPBELL, 79, of Galeton, PA, died Friday, August 21, 2026 in the Comfort House of Allegany County, Wellsville, NY. Born December 13, 1946, in Coudersport, he was the son of Oliver and Elizabeth Van Steamburg Campbell. On July 29, 1972, in Galeton, he married Janet L. Clark, who predeceased him on August 6, 1987. On September 10, 1992, in Gaines, PA, he married Lynne Grove, who survives. A 1964 graduate of Galeton Area High School, he served honorably with the

Bennie L. LONG Jr., 83, of Galeton, PA, died Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in Roseview Rehabilitation and Care Center, Williamsport. Born October 10, 1942, in Coudersport, he was the son of Bennie Leroy and Lillian Dora Brosch Long. On June 19, 1965, in Galeton, he married Linda Jean Allen, who survives. He served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1961 – 1964. At age eight, he began working with his father in stone masonry. At age 16, he did the stone work on the Shingleho

Virgil K. NYE, 84, of Covington, PA, formerly of Genesee, died Monday, August 17, 2026 in his home. Born December 31, 1941, in Whitesville, NY, he was the son of Russell W. and Genevieve Bacon Nye. On July 4, 1961, in Las Vegas, NV, he married Patricia D. Francis, who survives. A 1960 graduate of Alfred-Almond High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from February 23, 1961 – February 23, 1963. He was employed as a mechanic by Progressive Transportation in Lynw

Joe L. AYERS, 81, of Coudersport, PA, died Thursday, August 6, 2026 in his home. Born March 10, 1945, in Coudersport, he was the son of Clyde and Fern Buchanan Ayers. A graduate of Coudersport High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1964 – 1965. He worked on the family farm and was employed by Leete Lumber, Pierce Glass, Ayers Collection Service, and PennDOT, retiring at age 62 in 2007. He also served as a Summit Township Supervisor. As a young cou

George Robert “Mac” GRANT, 83, of Ulysses, PA, died Monday, August 3, 2026 in Wellsboro, PA. Born October 13, 1942, in Hume, NY, he was the son of George Dewey and Geneva Agatha Shearer Grant. On August 13,1966, in Pittsburgh, he married Evelyn “Lynn” Perkins, who predeceased him on December 25, 2023. A 1960 graduate of Galeton Area High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree in English education from Lock Haven State College and a master’s degree in school counseling from

Lloyd E. ABBEY, 79, of Knoxville, PA, formerly of Williamsport, died Monday, August 3, 2026 in UPMC Wellsboro. Born February 16, 1947, in Hornell, NY, he was the son of Garreth Winston Abbey and Elizabeth J. Costley Corbin. He was a graduate of Petersburg High School, Petersburg, VA. A Vietnam War Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Air Force from 1965 – 1969. He earned an associate’s degree in tool and die making from Williamsport Area Community College in 1972.

Marilyn J. HESS, 77, of Knoxville, PA, died Thursday, August 6, 2026 in her home. Born April 5, 1948, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Walter R. and Helen Virginia Lewis Hess. On August 16, 2008, in Moore Hollow, Hector Township, she married Thomas R. Hunter, who predeceased her on June 29, 2014. A 1966 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she owned and operated the Long Horn Restaurant in Westfield for seven years and Hess Floral Design in Westfield for eight

Jessica W. Zengerle, 41, of Wellsboro, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born on Thursday, June 20, 1985 in Dansville, NY, she was a daughter of Bradley A. and Dixie Griffith West. On November 11, 2017 in Gaines, she married Chad M. Zengerle, who survives. Jessica was a graduate of Avoca Central School in Avoca, NY. She graduated from SUNY at Buffalo with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. She later earne

Carl Wayne NILES, 75, of Smethport, PA, died Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at his home, leaving behind a life that was anything but ordinary. Carl lived life on his terms. He was independent, determined, fiercely loyal, occasionally stubborn (although he would probably argue that point), and never one to let someone else tell him how he should do things. Thirty-one years ago, Carl was given six months to live. Apparently, Carl had other plans. Six months turned into 31 years—and

Geraldine M. “Gerry” MOAG, 86, of Genesee, PA, died Saturday, August 1, 2026 in her home. Born June 25, 1940, in Genesee, she was the daughter of Silas Bert and Nedith Kuhn Daniels. On May 29, 2004, in North Bingham, she married William J. “Bill” Moag, who survives. A 1958 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she earned her LPN credentials from Alfred State College. She was employed as a nurse by Manor Hills in Wellsville. Gerry was a member of Ellisburg Union Wesle

Rena M. BLISS, 92, of Eldred, PA, died Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Cuba Memorial Hospital, Cuba, NY. Born March 16, 1934, in Port Allegany, she was the daughter of Floyd A. and Iva L. Harris Studer. On April 28, 1952, in Duke Center, she married James Arthur Bliss, who predeceased her on May 5, 2019. Rena was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and caregiver. Surviving are: a daughter, Cheryl L. (James) Scheffer of Apalachin, NY; a daughter-in-law, Peggy Bliss of Roger

Shirley M. ANZIVINE, 95, of Olean, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at The Pines Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Olean. Shirley was born at home on July 17, 1931, in Keating, McKean County, PA. She was the daughter of Leonard DeForest and Maude E. Williamson Burdick. On September 1, 1956, in The First Baptist Church, Ulysses, PA, she married Alfred R. Anzivine, who predeceased her on February 24, 2000. A graduate of Genesee High School, she a

Edith A. PIAQUADIO, 103, of Galeton, PA, died Saturday, July 18, 2026 in her home. Born November 11, 1922, in Galeton, she was the daughter of Pasquale J. “Pete” and Grazia Filomena “Grace” Martuscelli Pagano. She was married to Gaitano Louis “Guy” Piaquadio, who predeceased her on May 25, 1984. She was employed by Galeton Production, Martin’s Store, and worked in the Galeton School cafeteria. She was a member of St. Bibiana Catholic Church in Galeton. Surviving are: t

Marilyn S. BALABAN, 88, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Warminster, died Monday, July 13, 2026 in Cindy’s Personal Care Home, Westfield. Born October 26, 1937, in Perkasie, she was the daughter of Alfred O. and Violet A. Cressman Smith. She was married to Philipp Balaban, who survives. Marilyn was employed in sales in the printing business. Surviving besides her husband, Philipp, are: nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four sisters, Barbara J. Santee, Joyce Healy,

Leon G. ANDREWS, 86, of St. Marys, PA, formerly of Harrison Valley, PA, died Friday, July 10, 2026 in Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys. Born April 25, 1940, in Harrison Valley, he was the son of Lyle G. and Pearl E. Tanner Andrews. Leon worked on the family farm for many years. After the death of his parents, he resided with his brother and wife, Duane and Pat Andrews, for five years, before transitioning to Oak Manor in St. Marys. While living at the group home in St.

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

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.

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

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

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

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