Obituaries

David Loren Springer

David Loren Springer

Feb 28, 2026

David Loren Springer           “beloved brother and uncle”



ROULETTE, PA---David Loren Springer, 62, of Roulette, formerly of Bradford, lost his battle to Huntington’s Disease in his home with his family by his side on Saturday, February 28, 2026.



Born on Friday, August 23, 1963 in Coudersport, he was a son of Loren H. Springer and Betty Jones Springer.



David earned...

Teresa E. Siple

Teresa E. Siple

Feb 28, 2026

Teresa E. Siple             “beloved mother and sister”



SIOUX FALLS, SD---Teresa E. Siple, 72, of Sioux Falls, passed away with her loving daughter by her side on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA, after a long illness.



Born on Sunday, February 14, 1954, in Cumberland, Maryland, she was a daughter of Arthur L. and Eileen...

John D. Freer

John D. Freer

Feb 22, 2026

John D. Freer



AUSTIN, PA---John D. Freer, 90, a longtime resident of Austin, passed away with his loving family by his side on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, 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...

Judith E. Graves

Judith E. Graves

Feb 21, 2026

Judith E. Graves                           “beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister”



ELDRED, PA---Judith E. “Judy” Graves, 83, of Eldred, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in the Bradford Ecumenical Home, Bradford, after a long illness.



Born on Monday, April 20, 1942 in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of Sigfred and...

Glenn Paul Perkins

Glenn Paul Perkins

Feb 17, 2026

Glenn P. Perkins                               “Bills fan and hunter; loving “G. Pa”



OSWAYO, PA---Glenn Paul Perkins, 70, of Oswayo, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.



Born on February 25, 1955, he was the son of Reuben and Ella Downs Perkins.



Glenn was employed at RAM Forest Products in Shinglehouse,...

Howard H. Rathbun

Howard H. Rathbun

Feb 14, 2026

Howard H. Rathbun           “beloved father and grandfather”



CHRYSTAL, PA----Howard H. Rathbun, 88, a lifelong resident of Chrystal, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Cuba Memorial Hospital, Cuba, NY, after a short illness.



Born on Saturday, June 12, 1937 in Olean, NY, he was a son of Ernest and Margaret Hull Rathbun. On December 31, 1958 in...

Paul Edward Keller

Paul Edward Keller

Feb 6, 2026

Paul Edward Keller                        “beloved Dad and Papa”



COUDERSPORT, PA---Paul Edward Keller, 82, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, February 6, 2026.



Born on Thursday, January 20, 1944, in Bloomsburg, he was a son of Theodore and Hulda Keller. On May 15, 1964 in Coudersport,...

Lila J. McLaughlin

Lila J. McLaughlin

Feb 4, 2026

Lila J. McLaughlin                  “beloved mother and grandmother”



CYCLONE, PA---Lila J. McLaughlin, 83, of Cyclone, passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY, after a lengthy illness.



Born on Saturday, June 27, 1942 in Farmers Valley, she was one of 13 children...

Linea M. Taylor

Linea M. Taylor

Feb 3, 2026

Linea M. Taylor                          “Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure”



CERES, PA---Linea M. Taylor, 81, of Ceres, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY.



Born on Tuesday, September 12, 1944 in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of Harold A....

Gordon G. Tucker

Gordon G. Tucker

Feb 1, 2026

Gordon G. Tucker                                “beloved husband, son, and brother”



TURTLEPOINT, PA---Gordon G. Tucker, 75, of Turtlepoint, passed away on Sunday, February1, 2026, in UPMC Williamsport, after a long illness.



Born on Sunday, November 26, 1950 in Roulette, he was a son of Paul “Boots” and Shirley Weimer Tucker....

Travis S. Wackwitz

Travis S. Wackwitz

Jan 31, 2026

Travis S. Wackwitz                       “Shovelhead” 

SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---Travis S. “Shovelhead” Wackwitz, 42, of Shinglehouse, passed way unexpectedly at the home of his parents in Shinglehouse, PA, on Saturday, January 31, 2026, after suffering an apparent heart attack.



Born on Monday, December 19, 1983, in Olean, NY, he was a son of Melvin T. Wackwitz,...

Gary Dean Troutman

Gary Dean Troutman

Jan 25, 2026

Gary Dean Troutman                                    “Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Uncle”

Roulette, PA – Gary D. Troutman, 80, of Roulette, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at UPMC Presbyterian Pittsburgh, due to complications following a heart attack, with his loved ones who stayed by his...

Wesley A. Welch

Wesley A. Welch

Jan 23, 2026

Wesley A. Welch                 “a gentle, wayward soul”



PORT ALLEGANY, PA---Wesley A. Welch, 12, of Port Allegany, formerly of Coudersport, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 23, 2026.



Wesley was a cherished child and a loving and passionate brother.



Born on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, he was the oldest son of Brandon T. Welch and Sarah E....

Lester C. Neal

Lester C. Neal

Jan 22, 2026

Lester C. Neal                “beloved father, grandfather, and brother”



MYRTLE, PA---Lester C. Neal, 87, of Myrtle, passed away in his home with his loving family by his side, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, after a long illness.



Born on Tuesday, December 20, 1938 in Keeneyville, PA, he was a son of Harold M. and Lena May...

Geraldine Ella Howard

Geraldine Ella Howard

Jan 20, 2026

Geraldine Ella Howard        "beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother"

January 03, 1927 -- January 20, 2026

SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.---Geraldine “Ella” Howard, 99, a lifelong resident of Shinglehouse, passed away with her loving son at her side on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born on Monday, January 3, 1927 in her family home on Palmer Street, Shinglehouse, PA, she...

Betty L. Evingham

Betty L. Evingham

Jan 7, 2026

Betty L. Evingham                      “beloved mother and grandmother”



SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---Betty L. Evingham, 94, of Shinglehouse, passed away unexpectedly with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY.



Born on Saturday, July 11, 1931 in Bradford, she was a daughter of Leonard and Elizabeth Monroe...

Jeffery Dane "Melvie" Galloway

Jeffery Dane "Melvie" Galloway

Jan 6, 2026

Jeffery Dane “Melvie” Galloway           “beloved soulmate, son, father and grandfather”



ELDRED, PA---Jeffery Dane “Melvie” Galloway, 64, a longtime resident of Eldred, passed away with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY, after a long illness.



Born on Sunday, December 3, 1961 in Bradford, he was a son...

Wanda R. Corcoran

Wanda R. Corcoran

Jan 2, 2026

Wanda R. Corcoran          “beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and Gigi”



OLEAN, NY---Wanda R. Corcoran, 79, of Olean, passed away with her loving family by her side on Friday, January 2, 2026, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, after a short illness.



Born on Friday, November 8, 1946 in Clara, PA, she was a daughter of Anthony and Emma Wakely...

Stephen E. Perkins

Stephen E. Perkins

Dec 30, 2025

Stephen E. Perkins



SHINGLEHOUSE, PA----Stephen E. Perkins, 77, of Shinglehouse, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY, after a long illness.



In honoring Stephen’s wishes, there will be no services or further obituary published.



Stephen entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.



To express...

James C. McMichael

James C. McMichael

Dec 28, 2025

James C. McMichael                                    “faithful servant of the Lord”



OLEAN, NY---James C. “Jim” McMichael, 86, of Olean, passed away unexpectedly with his loving family by his side on Sunday, December 28, 2025, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean.



Born on Thursday, October 5, 1939 in Tamaqua,...