Obituaries

Bonita Ann Chappell

Bonita Ann Chappell

Jun 21, 2025

Bonita A. Chappell                        “beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother”



SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---Bonita Ann “Bonnie” Chappell, 87, of Shinglehouse, passed away unexpectedly with her loving family by her side on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.



Born on Sunday, September 5, 1937 in Portville, NY, she was a daughter of Benjamin Jankenski...

Richard D. Quinn

Richard D. Quinn

Jun 12, 2025

Richard D. Quinn



PORTVILLE, NY---Richard D. Quinn, 71, of Portville, formerly of Shinglehouse, PA, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, June 12, 2025.



Born on Tuesday, July 28, 1953 in Philadelphia, he was a son of John W. and Mildred R. Hammeke Quinn. Richard was a graduate of Olney High School in Philadelphia and received two Bachelor’s Degrees from Alfred...

Ellwood D. Cosgrove

Ellwood D. Cosgrove

Jun 11, 2025

Ellwood D. Cosgrove                “beloved husband, father, and grandfather”

COUDERSPORT, PA---Ellwood D. Cosgrove, 91, of Coudersport, passed away with his loving wife by his side on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Cole Manor, Coudersport, after a period of declining health.

Born on Thursday, December 28, 1933 in York, he was a son of Lacy P. and...

Mary Sue Shemeld

Mary Sue Shemeld

Jun 6, 2025

Mary Sue Shemeld                 “beloved mother”

CUBA, NY – Mary Sue “Sue” Shemeld, 86, a longtime resident of Cuba Lake, Cuba, NY, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Cuba Memorial Hospital, Cuba, NY.

Sue was born July 26, 1938, to Ernest and Margaret (Hull) Rathbun in Wellsville,...

Robert T. Brooks

Robert T. Brooks

Jun 5, 2025

Robert T. Brooks                    “humble, hardworking, loving father and grandfather”



SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---Robert T. “Bob” Brooks, 80, of Shinglehouse, passed away in his home with his loving daughter by his side on Thursday, June 5, 2025, after a long illness.



Born on Monday, October 2, 1944 in Shinglehouse, he was a son of Alfred and...

Charles S. Hutwagner

Charles S. Hutwagner

Jun 4, 2025

Charles S. Hutwagner                            “devoted and beloved husband”



COUDERSPORT, PA---Charles S. “Chick” Hutwagner, 83, of Coudersport, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.



Born on Wednesday, April 1, 1942 in Philadelphia, he was a son of Charles J. and Josephine R. Scheier Hutwagner. On November 28,...

David S. Thompson

David S. Thompson

May 30, 2025

David S. Thompson                      “beloved father, Poppy, and friend”



BOLIVAR, NY---David S. “Poppy” Thompson passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at his Bolivar home, in the presence of family. He was 80 years old.

Dave spent most of his childhood in Rochester, New York, mainly raised by his grandmother. He didn't take...

Pamela A. Cooper

Pamela A. Cooper

May 29, 2025

Pamela A. Cooper



ELDRED, PA---Pamela A. “Pam” Cooper, 70, of Eldred, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, after a long illness.



Born on Monday, May 31, 1954, in Wellsville, NY, she was a daughter of Charles and Mildred Jones Briggs. She was raised by her grandmother, Ruba Briggs, after the death of parents. On July 14,...

Marie Smith

Marie Smith

May 25, 2025

Marie Smith

FAWN GROVE, PA---Marie Smith, 50, of Fawn Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 25, 2025 while camping in Coudersport.



Born on Tuesday, May 28, 1974 in York, she was a daughter of Carl and Norma Vencill Trimble. On July 10, 2016 in Hop Bottom, she married Clarence E. “Jake” Smith, who survives.

Marie was a graduate of Kennard-Dale High School...

Linda Yaras

Linda Yaras

May 25, 2025

Linda Yaras



SMETHPORT, PA---Linda Yaras, 66, of Smethport, passed away with her loving husband by her side on Sunday, May 25, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.



Linda’s care and cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.



To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond...

Virginia L. Hoock

Virginia L. Hoock

May 24, 2025

Virginia L. Hoock                  “beloved wife, mother, and grandmother”



COUDERSPORT, PA---Virginia Lee Hoock, 83, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a long illness.



Born on Friday, March 6, 1942, in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Joseph H. and June E. Hackett Boyd....

Brian W. Hodge

Brian W. Hodge

May 23, 2025

Brian W. Hodge                    “beloved brother and uncle; avid sports enthusiast”



KENNEDY, NY---Brian W. Hodge, 74, of Kennedy, NY, passed away with his loving family by his side, on Friday, May 23, 2025, in Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY, after a brief illness.



Born on Thursday, November 23, 1950 in Jamestown, NY,...

Richard T. Glover

Richard T. Glover

May 20, 2025

Richard T. Glover                “Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather & Lifelong Friend”

AUSTIN, PA---Richard T. Glover, of Austin, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, with his loving wife by his side. A lifelong resident of Barnett Lane, Austin, Richard’s steady presence, kind heart, and strong family ties made him a cornerstone of...

Romayne L. Myers

Romayne L. Myers

May 19, 2025

Romayne L. Myers                  “beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother”



COUDERSPORT, PA---Romayne L. Myers, 99, of Coudersport, PA and Lakeland, FL, went to be with the lord unexpectedly with her loving family by her side on Monday, May 19, 2025, in UPMC Wellsboro ER.



Born on Monday, October 12, 1925 in Warren, she was a daughter...

George P. Dubots, Jr.

George P. Dubots, Jr.

May 17, 2025

George P. Dubots, Jr. “beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend”

COUDERSPORT, PA---George P. Dubots, Jr., 79, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at UPMC Cole, Coudersport.



Born on Tuesday, January 29, 1946, in Coudersport, he was a son of George P. Sr. and Helen E. Pekarski Dubots.

George was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class...

David C. Johnston

David C. Johnston

May 11, 2025

David C. Johnston                       “beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend”



OSWAYO, PA---David C. “Dave” Johnston, 69, of Oswayo, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 11, 2025, from injuries sustained in a tragic accident.



Born on Sunday, July 17, 1955 in Olean, NY, he was a son of Elvin “Buck” and Patricia Brizzee Johnston....

Linda M. Hurd

Linda M. Hurd

May 9, 2025

Linda M. Hurd                             “beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister”



CLARA, PA---Linda M. Hurd, 61, of Clara, passed away with her loving family by her side on Friday, May 9, 2025, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY, after a short illness.



Born on Tuesday, July 2, 1963, in Coudersport,...

Judy A. App

Judy A. App

May 4, 2025

Judy A. App                           “beloved mother and grandmother”



SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---Judy A. App, 81, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Eldred, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 4, 2025, after a lengthy illness.



Born on Friday, November 26, 1943 in Clymer, she was a daughter of Lewis...

Marlene Spicher Thomas

Marlene Spicher Thomas

May 2, 2025

Marlene Thomas

COUDERSPORT, PA---Marlene Spicher “Spike” Thomas, 84, of Coudersport, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Born in Williamsport, PA, to Herman W. Spicher and Florence H. Miller, Marlene lived a life grounded in faith, creativity, generosity, and dedication to her family and friends.

She is survived by her son, James (Linda) Thomas, Jr.;...

Elizabeth Wilson

Elizabeth Wilson

May 1, 2025

Elizabeth Wilson                           “Millport, PA native”



RALEIGH, NC---Elizabeth “Liz” Wilson, 96, of Raleigh, NC, formerly Millport, PA, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Wake Medical Center, Raleigh. NC.



Born on Monday, April 29, 1929 in Millport, PA, she was a daughter of John and Irene Ball Rathbun. On October...