“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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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;

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.

“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

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

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

“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