Obituaries – Page 2 – Solomon's Words for the Wise (2024)

DarleneF.Lathrop, 79, of Port Allegany, passed away on Monday (August 12, 2024) at her home in Port Allegany, surrounded by her family.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany. Are incomplete and will be announced.

Berdina M. Dunn “beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister”

Berdina M. Dunn, 70, of Shinglehouse, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, after a short illness.

Born on Wednesday, December 9, 1953 in Cuba, NY, she was a daughter of Malcolm and Marjorie Burch Woodkirk. On December 16, 1979 in the Shinglehouse United Methodist Church, she married Arthur M. Dunn, who survives.

Berdina was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse. She was first employed at Galeton Production in Galeton and later by the former Market Basket in Shinglehouse. She retired from Northwest in Shinglehouse where she served as a bank teller for almost 30 years.

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Richard Alden Killingstad (March 21, 1940 – August 5, 2024)

Richard Alden Killingstad, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away at the age 84 on Monday, August 5, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Richard was born in Spring Grove, MN on March 21, 1940, to Harry and Johanna (Klegseth) Killingstad. Richard was the youngest of five children: Gordon, Harry, Jerome, and Joan (Nichols), all of whom predeceased him.

Richard spent his childhood residing in both Spring Grove and Winona, Minnesota, graduating from Winona High School in 1958. He had fond memories and often spoke of his time in Spring Grove – specifically working/living on the Kolsrud family farm. Shortly after graduation, he joined the United States Navy, serving until 1965, where he received specialized training in the electronics field. During his deployment in Virginia Beach, VA, Richard met and later married Dianne Webster of Wellsboro, PA on July 6, 1963. They were married for almost 58 years until her death on April 8, 2021.

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Kathryn Deyarmin

A celebration of life for Kathryn A. Deyarmin who died on May 30, 2024, will be held this Saturday August 17, 2024, at 5:30 pm in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Warren Chapel, 15360 US-6, Clarendon, PA 16313.

Geraldine C. “Gerry” Schloder, 78, of 111 Villa Road, St. Marys, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024 at her residence, with her family by her side, after an illness of the past three years.

She was born September 17, 1945 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Leo and Dorothy Frey Meyer. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a member of the first graduating class of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1963. Gerry worked as a seamstress for over 50 years and was the owner of Gerry’s Bridal and Dress Shop from 1993 to 2000.

On September 19, 1964, in Queen of the World Church, Gerry married the late Paul Michael Schloder, who preceded her in death on September 8, 2023.

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Berdina M. Dunn “beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister”

Berdina M. Dunn, 70, of Shinglehouse, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, after a short illness.

Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, Funeral Director/Owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.

Beatrice I. “Bea” West, 92, of Millport, left this earthly journey and entered her heavenly rest on Saturday, August 10, 2024, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.

Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.

Lena IannucciKittilson, 84, of Coudersport, formerly of Port Allegany, passed away Saturday (August 10, 2024) at Sweden Valley Manor,Coudersport.

Shewas born July 31, 1940 in East Meadow, NY, thedaughterofJosephand Minnie Belle (Roper) Iannucci.

Mrs. Kittilson was a graduate of Port Allegany High School 1977.She worked for the Canoe Place Inn for many years along side her mother. She enjoyed scrapebooking and crafts, photography and traveling. She loved to cook and spend time with friends and family, and she loved her animals.

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William Eugene McCafferty, 90, of 956 Fern Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Friday, August 9, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born September 3, 1933 in a lumber camp in Sheffield, PA, the son of the late William A. and Mary Dogostine McCafferty. He was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School, Class of 1951 and continued his studies at Penn State University where he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Forestry. His work life included work in forestry and survey consultation as well as a long career at Airco Speer Carbon.

On October 18, 1958, in Sacred Heart Church, he married, Ann Justine Garbic, who survives. They were blessed to share 65 years of marriage.

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Marigene Kennedy on October 2, 1929, Philadelphia, PA

DIED: July 29, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, NY

DAUGHTER OF: Eugene and Mary Brady Kennedy, Pompton Lakes, NJ

Sr. Marigene entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany on September 8, 1953; was received into the Congregation on August 15, 1954, and professed her final vows on August 16, 1961. For 71 years she faithfully lived her vows to God through her ministry and life in community.

Marigene attended Holy Child, Wyncote and Thomas William Elementary Junior High School, Wyncote, PA; Cheltenham Middle/High School, Elkins Park, PA and graduated from Notre Dame High School, Wyncote, PA. Before entering the Congregation, Marigene graduated from the Moore Institute of Art in Philadelphia, PA with a degree in Fashion Design. She worked in New York City as a designer of children’s clothing.

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Wayne O. Hagan, 85, of 198 Madison Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Friday, August 9, 2024 at Christ the King Manor.

He was born September 21, 1938 in St. Marys, son of the late Owen and Rosemary Largey Hagan. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1956 and furthered his education at Washington and Jefferson College. Wayne worked as an aeronautical engineer for NASA at Edwards Air Force Base in California and at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. During his tenure at Edwards Air Force Base, Wayne was proud of his responsibilities on the X-15 Project, working alongside Neil Armstrong and Joe Walker.

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Phyllis E. (Dearman) Swanson, 90, passed away peacefully on 6 August 2024 in Lawrence, Kansas with family at her side. She was born on 16 January 1934 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the youngest child of Earl and Maud Dearman. She graduated from Pawtucket East High School in 1951, having skipped a grade, moving ahead by a year. While still in school, she took employment with William H. Haskell Manufacturing and upon graduation, became a full time secretary and payroll manager.

In 1952, she met a young sailor named Bill, and after their marriage in 1953, never left his side. Daughter Laurel was born in 1954 and soon after, they moved back to Bill’s hometown in Kane, Pennsylvania. As a self-proclaimed city girl, she worked hard to adjust to her new home in the forests of northwestern Pennsylvania, including losing her New England accent. After raising their children, Phyllis became a teachers’ aide in the Kane Area School district. She spent nearly 30 years overseeing generations of elementary school children, a job she thoroughly loved.

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William Eugene McCafferty, 90, of 956 Fern Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Friday, August 9, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

Grace Hamonee Ward, a radiant soul whose kindness touched everyone she met, passed away on August 5, 2024, in Morgantown, West Virginia. Born on July 10, 2003, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to Gregg L Ward and Sherry N. Alger Ward, (her mom and best friend). Grace’s life was a testament to love, care, and selflessness.

Grace graduated in 2021 from Portville Central High School with honors in Portville, NY, and attended West Virginia University. Grace and her mom’s heartwarming and loving bond will last forever and her mom will eternally miss her. She was a makeup artist, liked music, and was a pretty good little plant keeper. She was a fashionista and a good friend.

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Jack W. Hanson, 83, of 1104 West Washington St., Bradford, passed away, August 6, 2024, at the Bradford Manor.

Born on May 7, 1941, in Bradford, he was a son of the late George and Marjorie (Peterson) Hanson. He was a 1960 graduate from Bradford High School.

On June 29, 1963, at the First Presbyterian Church he married Gloria (Bond) Hanson who survives.

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Linda Schwabenbauer, 69, of St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Penn Highlands Dubois following a brief illness.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Green Funeral Home.

Christina L. Hansen, 52, of Bradford, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.

She was born on October 13, 1971 in Greensburg; a daughter of Gordon Graham of Greensburg and the late Eleanor Muto.

She was a 1990 graduate of the Hempfield High School, Greensburg. In 1994 she earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown and later she earned her Master’s degree in student affairs from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

On May 27, 2017 in the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, Bradford, she married Kenneth F. Hansen who survives.

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June Rose Bend, 73, of Coudersport, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. June was born on June 19, 1951, in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Peter & Rita (Messick) Bend.

June is survived by sons: Joesph and Joshua Bend, daughters: Shannon Bend and Dawn Marie, a granddaughter, Anastasia, brothers: Gene, Larry, James Bend, nieces: Diane Redcay, Karen Bickel, Angela Morris, Danielle Fernandez, Barbara Bend, Beverly Lavigne, Kim Smolinski, and nephews: Gene Bend, Jr., Joseph Andrews, Phillip Morris, Christopher Bend, Jesse Bend, and Tyler Bend.

At June’s and the family’s request, there will be no visitation or service.

June’s arrangements are in the care of the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 N. East St., Coudersport. To share a memory or condolence visit www.thomasfickinger.com.

Cheryl J. Pistner, 79, of St. Marys, passed away at Pinecrest Manor on August 6, 2024 following an illness of the past three years.

Cheryl was born on March 5, 1945 in Ridgway. She was the daughter of the late Norman and Lavonne (Green) Sennett. On August 29, 1969 she married James J. Pistner who survives. They were married in the chapel at Andrew Kaul Memorial Hospital by Father Cero.

Cheryl grew up in Kersey, PA, and attended grade school at Kersey Elementary School and was a graduate of the St. Marys Area High School. Upon graduation she obtained a business degree in stenography from the Erie Business College. Later she attended Robert Morris College in Pittsburgh and obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree as a medical secretary and transcriptionist.

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Betty S. Collins

Betty S. Collins, 93, formerly of Portville, New York passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the Pines Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Olean after a lengthy illness.

Born on September 12, 1930, in Farmersville, she was a daughter of Arthur and Clara Sherwood Burrows. She was married to Harvey Collins who predeceased her in 1994.

Betty was a member of the Portville Baptist Church and enjoyed sewing, crocheting, hand embroidery, and quilting.

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On August 7, at 11:10 pm Kane Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to N. Tionesta Ave. for a structure fire. Update this is a controlled burn

Jack W. Hanson, 83, of Bradford, passed away, August 6, 2024, at the Bradford Manor.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed atwww.hollenbeckcahill.com

Adalgisa Maria “Mary” Valentin LOZADA, 70, of Wellsville, NY, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024 in her home.

Born September 12, 1953, in the Dominican Republic, her family moved to New York City when Mary was 10 years old. She met the love of her life, Eric W. Lozada, when she was 16.They married on May 29, 1971, in the Bronx. She was employed by the pediatrician in Easton, Dr. Victor Rodriguez, and then the Port Authority. Mary loved spending time with her family and taking care of them all, especially cooking for them. Mary was well loved by many and was always caring for anyone she met. She will be missed, but her memories will be carried on.

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Helen M. MATHEWS, 79, of Ulysses, PA, died Tuesday, August 6, 2024 in her home.

Born December 19, 1944, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of John J. and Dora H. Davis Shaffer.On July 12, 1968, she married Truman R. Mathews, who predeceased her on June 12, 2004.

A 1962 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she was employed for 40 years by Galeton Production and Truck-Lite in Wellsboro.Helen was a member of the Women of the Moose in Elkland.

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Cheryl J. Pistner, 79, of St. Marys, passed away at Pinecrest Manor on August 6, 2024 following an illness of the past three years.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

George D. Lavella, 91, of Fairview Road, Kersey, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2024 with his loving family by his side.

He was born at the homestead in Coal Hollow on January 21, 1933, a son of the late Victor Lavella, Sr. and Edith Angelo Lavella.

On August 13, 1956, he married the love of his life, Helen Bauer Lavella, who preceded him in death on October 1, 1995. Together they shared nearly 40 years of love, laughter, and marriage.

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Robert H. Butler, age 69, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Monday, August 5, 2024.

He was born on December 29, 1954 in Wellsboro, PA a son of the late Carl Butler and Marie (Hopkins) Dilly. Bob worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator and manager. He loved spending time with his family and being outdoors hunting, shooting and reloading.

Bob is survived by two sons: Rob (Ashley) Butler of Granby, CO, Ryan (Ashley) Butler of Wellsboro, PA, daughter: Heather (Chris) Contrucci of Indiana, PA, brother: Richard Butler of Middlebury Center, PA, sister: Carla (Dave) DiFabio of Pottstown, PA, half brothers: Brian (Cheryl) Dilly, Stan Dilly, both of Wellsboro, PA, half sister: Barb (Paul) Copp of Wellsboro, PA and 8 grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a grandson: Robbie Butler in 2017.

A family graveside service will be held at the Wellsboro Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA with Pastor Kristi A. Webster officiating.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

Alice B. Beimel, 94, of 215 Benedict Street, St. Marys, died Monday, August 5, 2024 at Pinecrest Manor.

She was born on May 25, 1930, in St. Marys, the daughter of Andrew and Caroline (Hoffman) Mosemiller.
On July 1, 1950, she married the late Richard J. Beimel, who passed away in 2007. They shared 57 years together, and she remained devoted to him through his many years that he spent at the nursing home, faithfully visiting him twice a day.

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Bertha F. “Birdy” Bender, 68, of Coudersport, passed away Thursday August 1, 2024, at UPMC Cole. She was born November 18, 1955, in Reading, PA to Elmer and Mary (Katzin) Hartman, III.

Birdy tended bar at the Mt. Zion Firehall, and enjoyed playing bingo, card games, going to the casino, and fishing. When she was younger, she loved to draw, jump rope, hula hoop and dance.

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Barbara Lynn Sherry, 78,of Evergreen Drive, Ridgway, PA passed away peacefully at her home on August 5th surrounded by her loving family following a brief, very courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

She was born February 26, 1946 in Ridgway, PA to A. Otto & Edythe Anderson Buehler; they both preceded her in death.

On October 18, 1997, she married the half that made her whole, Daniel P. Sherry who preceded her in death on June 28, 2022. What a beautiful reunion this must have been in Heaven.

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