Obituaries

James R. Edwards, Jr.

James R. Edwards, Jr.

Apr 14, 2025

James R. Edwards, Jr.



SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---James R. “Baggy” Edwards, Jr., 81, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Beaver Falls, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 14, 2025, in Bradford Regional Medical Center, Bradford.



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.

Rhonda K. Valenti

Rhonda K. Valenti

Apr 12, 2025

Rhonda K. Valenti                                      August 29, 1960 – April 12, 2025



AUSTIN, PA---Rhonda Kay (Ripple) Valenti, 64, of Austin, PA, passed away peacefully in her home after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, April 12, 2025.



Born on August 29, 1960,...

Lisa Jean Outman

Lisa Jean Outman

Apr 10, 2025

Lisa Jean Outman                  “beloved sister, aunt, and friend”

ULYSSES. PA---Lisa Jean Outman, 61, a lifelong resident of Ulysses, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in UPMC Williamsport with her loving family and friends by her side.



Born on Friday, August 2, 1963 in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Paul F. and...

Gretta Lee Olmstead

Gretta Lee Olmstead

Apr 9, 2025

Gretta Lee Olmstead                          “beloved wife, mother and grandmother”



SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---Gretta Lee Olmstead, 77, of Shinglehouse, passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a long illness.



Born on Friday, October 31, 1947 in Olean, NY, she was a...

Linda V. Burks

Linda V. Burks

Apr 1, 2025

Linda V. Burks        “beloved wife mother, grandmother, and sister”

SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---Linda V. Burks, 74, of Shinglehouse, passed away in her home with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, after a long illness.

Born on Thursday, December 14, 1950 in Anchorage, Alaska, she was a daughter of Alden M. and Elizabeth J. Summerell Vandenboom. On...

Grace M. Yentzer

Grace M. Yentzer

Mar 30, 2025

Grace M. Yentzer             “beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother”

PORT ALLEGANY, Pa.---Grace M. Yentzer, 97, of Port Allegany passed away in her home with her loving family by her side on Sunday, March 30, 2025, after a long illness.

Born on Tuesday, February 14, 1928, in Shinglehouse, she was a daughter of Fred and Hazel Wheeler Osborne. On...

Constance E. Stone

Constance E. Stone

Mar 23, 2025

Constance E. Stone                        “beloved mother, grandmother, and sister”



CLARA, PA---Constance E. “Connie” Stone, 91, of Clara, passed away in her home with her loving daughter by her side on Sunday, March 23, 2025, after a short illness.



Born on Sunday, February 4, 1934 in Wellsville, NY, she was a daughter of...

Patricia L. Tankersley

Patricia L. Tankersley

Mar 23, 2025

Patricia L. Tankersley “beloved mother and grandmother”



ROULETTE, PA---Patricia L. “Pat” Tankersley, 83, of Roulette, passed away in her home with her loving family by her side on Sunday, March 23, 2025, after a long illness.



Born on Sunday, August 3, 1941 in Bradford, she was a daughter of Bernard J. and Francis L. Olewinski Pistner. On February 24, 1962 in Port...

Thomas L. Bells Jr.

Thomas L. Bells Jr.

Mar 10, 2025

Thomas L. Bells, Jr.



WHITESVILLE, NY---Thomas L. “Tom” Bells, Jr., 51, of Whitesville, passed away with his loving family by his side on Monday, March, 10, 2025, in NYU Langone Hospital, NY, NY, after a long period of declining health.



Born on Saturday, July 14, 1973 in Brockport, NY, he was a son of Thomas L. Bells, Sr. and Bethany Baker Bells...

Kimberly K. Burdick

Kimberly K. Burdick

Mar 8, 2025

Kimberly K. Burdick



BOLIVAR, NY---Kimberly K. Burdick, 68, of Bolivar, formerly of Richburg, passed away in her home on Saturday, March 8, 2025, after a period of declining health.



Born on Tuesday, November 20, 1956, in Cuba, NY, she was a daughter of Harl and Angela Rosenheur Burdick.



Kimberly was a graduate of Richburg High School, Class of 1974 and later received her...

Alfred E. Ritter

Alfred E. Ritter

Mar 7, 2025

Alfred E. Ritter



ODIN, PA---Alfred E. “Skip” Ritter, 77, of Odin, passed away with his loving family by his side, on Friday, March 7, 2025, in UPMC Williamsport, after a short illness.



Born on Tuesday, January 6, 1948, in Allentown, PA, he was a son of Alfred and Rose Fandal Ritter.



Skip served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He...

Mary C. Wardlaw

Mary C. Wardlaw

Mar 5, 2025

Mary C. Wardlaw                “Sgt. 1st Class”



SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---Mary C. Wardlaw, 81, a lifelong resident of Shinglehouse, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in UPMC Cole Place, Coudersport, after a long illness.



Born on Saturday, August 28, 1943 in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of Harold and Helen Cornelius Olson. On August 10, 1963...

Ronald L. Wenzel

Ronald L. Wenzel

Mar 2, 2025

Ronald L. Wenzel “loving father, and grandfather”



COUDERSPORT, PA---Ronald L. Wenzel, 79, of Coudersport, formerly of Warren, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a brief illness.



Born on Thursday, September 13, 1945 in Warren, he was a son of William H. and Alice I. Christensen Wenzel. On July 18, 1964 in Warren, he married Carol J....

Roberta P. West

Roberta P. West

Mar 1, 2025

Roberta P. West “The greatest Mom in the world”



MILLPORT, PA---Roberta P. West, 94, of Millport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in her home with her loving family by her side.

Born on Tuesday, June 3, 1930, in Shaytown, PA, she was a daughter of Kirke S. and Pauline V. Wood Newton. On November 15, 1953...

Edward Peter Funkhouser

Edward Peter Funkhouser

Feb 26, 2025

Edward P. Funkhouser

COUDERSPORT, PA---Edward Peter Funkhouser, 83, of Coudersport PA, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. 

Edward was born on July 15, 1941 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Bernard E. and Catherine T. (Carberry) Funkhouser. Upon completion of his career with AT&T, Edward retired to Coudersport and enjoyed passing his time in solitary pursuits and avid reading.

Edward was preceded in death...

Harold A. Lowe

Harold A. Lowe

Feb 25, 2025

Harold A. Lowe “beloved brother, uncle, and cousin”



SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---Harold A. Lowe, 73, of Shinglehouse, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long illness.



Born on Sunday, February 24, 1952 in Coudersport, he was a son of LaVerne A. and Vera I. Lawton Lowe.



Harold was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School, Shinglehouse, Class of 1971.



He...

Erica S. Nupp

Erica S. Nupp

Feb 23, 2025

Erica S. Nupp                               “beloved daughter, sister, and mother”



OLEAN, NY---Erica S. Nupp, 49, of Olean, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away with her loving family by her side on Sunday, February 23, 2025, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, after a battle with declining health.



Born on Friday, September...

Lila Pepperman-Hewitt

Lila Pepperman-Hewitt

Feb 22, 2025

Lila Pepperman-Hewitt “beloved aunt”



COUDERSPORT, PA---Lila Pepperman-Hewitt, 99, of Coudersport, formerly of Coneville, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.



Born on Saturday, August 8, 1925 in Coneville, she was a daughter of Thomas J. and Frankie Sprague Pepperman. She was married to Jack D. Hewitt, who passed away on February 10, 2017.



Lila was a graduate of...

Jack Lewis Lent

Jack Lewis Lent

Feb 22, 2025

Jack Lewis Lent 



COLESBURG, PA--Jack Lewis Lent, 79, of Colesburg, PA, passed away in the comfort of his home on Saturday, February 22, 2025, with his loving family at his side, after a brief illness. 



He was born on April 22, 1945, in Coudersport, PA son of Lewis L. and Ruth “Marie” Barker Lent. On June 12, 1968, at Park United Methodist...

Theodore Roosevelt Troupe III

Theodore Roosevelt Troupe III

Feb 20, 2025

Theodore Roosevelt Troupe III                  “beloved brother and uncle”



SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---Theodore Roosevelt “Ted” Troupe III, 69, of Shinglehouse, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, in Bradford Manor, Bradford, after a long illness.



Born on Wednesday, January 4, 1956, in West Grove, PA, he was a son of Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and Clara Helen Boyle...

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