Obituaries

Emma J. Lauver

Emma J. Lauver

Nov 13, 2024

Emma J. Lauver               “faith, family, farm”

SMETHPORT, PA---Emma J. Lauver, 85, of Smethport, formerly of Coudersport and Shinglehouse, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, with her loving husband by her side in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.



Born on Tuesday, May 30, 1939 in Shinglehouse, she was a daughter of...

Barbara F. Heimel

Barbara F. Heimel

Nov 11, 2024

Barbara F. Heimel

COUDERSPORT, PA---Barbara F. Heimel, 101, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, died just after sunrise on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at Cole Manor in Coudersport, the same building in which she was born.

Born Oct. 31, 1923, in the Coudersport Hospital, she was the third child of William Delos Fish and Grace Winifred Stevens Fish.

Raised in Coudersport during the Great...

Paula A. Ayers

Paula A. Ayers

Nov 5, 2024

Paula A. Ayers 

BOLIVAR, NY---Paula Ann Ayers, 76, of Bolivar, formerly of Shinglehouse, PA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at The Pines in Olean, NY, after a long illness.

Born on Tuesday, August 3, 1948 in Coudersport, PA, she was a daughter of Paul F. and Vera P. Glaser Boyd. On June 17, 1967 in the...

Marilou L. Filips

Marilou L. Filips

Nov 3, 2024

Marilou L. Filips “beloved sister, aunt and friend”

BRADFORD, PA---Marilou L. Filips, 70, of Bradford, formerly of Ceres, NY, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 3, 2024, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a long fought illness as her family surrounded her.

Born on June 13, 1954, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth Sr. “Baldy” and Erla...

Barbara A. Kellogg

Barbara A. Kellogg

Nov 2, 2024

Barbara A. Kellogg “beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister”

 COUDERSPORT, PA---Barbara A. “Barb” Kellogg, 75, of Coudersport, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a long illness.

 Born on Wednesday, December 29, 1948 in Hornell, NY, she was a daughter of Dean M. and June H. Clark Kellogg. On April 13, 1991 in Olean, NY, she...

Connie A. Crown

Connie A. Crown

Nov 1, 2024

Connie A. Crown “faithful servant of the Lord”

COUDERSPORT, PA---Connie A. Crown, 63, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, left the loving care of her family in her home and passed into the arms of the Lord on Friday, November 1, 2024, after a long illness.



Born on Saturday, April 1, 1961 in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Edith Stewart Clark....

Paul A. Buchsen

Paul A. Buchsen

Oct 30, 2024

Paul A. Buchsen “beloved husband, father, and businessman”

COUDERSPORT, PA---Paul A. Buchsen, 82, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.



Born on Monday, June 22, 1942 in Coudersport, he was a son of George and Steffie Pransky Buchsen. On October 31, 1964 in St. Bibiana’s Catholic Church in Galeton, he married Dolores M. Rankin, who survives. He...

Kathryn Blewett

Kathryn Blewett

Oct 29, 2024

Kathryn A. Blewett

COUDERSPORT, PA----Kathryn A. Blewett, 81, of Coudersport, Pennsylvania passed away on October 29, 2024 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. 

Born on November 28,1942 in Greentown, Pennsylvania, Kathryn dedicated much of her life to the care and wellbeing of others, both as a Registered Nurse and a devoted mother. Kathryn graduated from Hawley High School in Hawley, PA and completed...

Janice E. Woodkirk

Janice E. Woodkirk

Oct 25, 2024

Janice E. Woodkirk                   “faithful in Christ”



SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---Janice E. Woodkirk, 90, of Shinglehouse, passed from the loving care of her family into the arms of her Lord and Savior, on Friday, October 25, 2024, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.

Born on Thursday, July 26, 1934 in Myrtle, she was a daughter of...

Raymond L. McGinnis

Raymond L. McGinnis

Oct 18, 2024

Raymond L. McGinnis                 “beloved husband, father, and Papa”

SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---Raymond L. “Ray” McGinnis, 70, of Shinglehouse, passed away surrounded by his loving family in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY, on Friday, October 18, 2024, after a long illness.



Born on Sunday, May 16, 1954 in Johnstown, PA, he was a son of Jess and...

Steven P. Hathaway

Steven P. Hathaway

Oct 17, 2024

Steven P. Hathaway “beloved companion, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend”

SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Steven P. “Steve” Hathaway, 75, a longtime resident of Shinglehouse, passed away in his home with his loving family by his side on Thursday, October 17, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.



Born on Friday, January 7, 1949 in Olean, NY, he was a son of Alfred L. and...

Edwin H. Fichtner

Edwin H. Fichtner

Oct 16, 2024

Edwin H. Fichtner                    “former Eldred, PA resident”

WEBSTER, FLORIDA---Edwin H. “Ed” Fichtner, 88, of Webster, a former longtime resident of Eldred, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, Tampa.



Born on Friday, September 18, 1936 in Salamanca, NY, he was a son of Charles M. and...

Patti L. Gougler

Patti L. Gougler

Oct 14, 2024

Patti L. Gougler            “beloved mother and grandmother”

SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---Patti L. Gougler, 66, of Shinglehouse, entered into rest on Monday, October 14, 2024, in Penn Highlands Dubois, after a long illness.



Born on Saturday, April 12, 1958 in Pottstown, she was a daughter of Clarence and Esther M. Favinger Gougler.

Patti was a stay at home Mom, dedicating her...

Jeffrey T. Olmstead

Jeffrey T. Olmstead

Oct 12, 2024

Jeffrey T. Olmstead               “beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, and brother”

BOLIVAR, NY---Jeffrey T. “Jeff” Olmstead, 56, a lifelong resident of Bolivar, passed away unexpectedly in Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, with his loving family by his side on Saturday, October 12, 2024.



Born on Tuesday, October 24, 1967 in Wellsville, he was a son of Richard G....

Donald Wade Garland

Donald Wade Garland

Oct 8, 2024

Donald Wade Garland            “beloved father, grandfather and brother”

SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---Donald Wade Garland, 81, of Shinglehouse, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, after a long illness.



Born on Thursday, February 4, 1943 in Johnstown, PA, he was a son of Donald Link and Arvilla M. Gossard Garland. On December 23, 1966...

Phyllis E. Gleason

Phyllis E. Gleason

Sep 28, 2024

Phyllis E. Gleason 



AUSTIN, PA---Phyllis Elaine Kio Gleason, a longtime resident of Austin, passed away at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, on Saturday, September 28, 2024, after a short illness.

Born on June 11, 1945 in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Bob O. Kio and Vera L. Clinton Kio. On April 29, 1961 in the E.U.B. Church in Prouty, she married...

Lynn E. "Skip" Snyder

Lynn E. "Skip" Snyder

Sep 23, 2024

Lynn E. “Skip” Snyder “beloved husband, father, and grandfather”



COUDERSPORT, PA---Lynn E. “Skip” Snyder, 77, a longtime resident of Coudersport, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, September 23, 2024, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a long illness.



Born on Saturday, November 2, 1946, in Port Allegany, he was a son of Harry E. and Cleo V. DeNio Snyder....

Mary Lou Fourness

Mary Lou Fourness

Sep 16, 2024

Mary Lou Fourness                   “beloved mother and grandmother”

ODIN, PA---Mary Lou Fourness, 77, of Odin, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long battle with cancer.

Born on Wednesday, October 2, 1946 in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Ned L. and Quila K. Fischer Snyder. On May 28,...

Jean M. Crosby

Jean M. Crosby

Sep 16, 2024

Jean M. Crosby “beloved mother and grandmother”

AUSTIN, PA---Jean M. Crosby, a resident of Austin, PA, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 at Sena Kean Manor in Smethport, PA following a lengthy battle with COPD.

Jean was born August 12, 1938 in Emporium, PA to the late Robert Tilburg and Jennie Haynes Ludwig. Jean attended Cameron County Schools in Emporium, PA. On...

Sophie A. Hardy

Sophie A. Hardy

Sep 11, 2024

Sophie A. Hardy “beloved mother and Nana”



PORTVILLE, NY---Sophie A. Hardy, 92, of Portville, passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at The Pines, in Olean, NY.

Born on Sunday, August 21, 1932 in Cohoes, NY, she was a daughter of Arthur and Martha Thomas Hippensteel. She was married to Howard L. Hardy, who passed...

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