Obituaries

Twila M. Sawyer

Twila M. Sawyer

Jul 31, 2025

Twila M. Sawyer                          “loving aunt”



SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---Twila M. Sawyer, 70, of Shinglehouse, passed away with her loving family by her side on Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, NY, after a short illness.



Born on Monday, January 17, 1955 in Bradford, she was a daughter of Ray...

Rhoda T. Weimer

Rhoda T. Weimer

Jul 28, 2025

Rhoda T. Weimer



ROULETTE, PA---Rhoda T. Weimer, 72, a lifelong resident of Roulette, passed away with her loving husband by her side on Monday, July 28, 2025, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a period of declining health.



Born on Sunday, June 28, 1953, in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Leonard and Ruth Thompson Treat. On October 22, 1972 in San Diego,...

Robert C. Keck

Robert C. Keck

Jul 27, 2025

Robert C. Keck

AUSTIN, PA---Robert C. “Bob” Keck, 92, a lifelong resident of Austin, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, July 27, 2025 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a brief illness.

Born on June 15, 1933 in Austin, he was the son of Charles E. and Marjorie V. Evans Keck. On October 22, 1951 in Coudersport, he...

Margaret M. Carll

Margaret M. Carll

Jul 16, 2025

Margaret M. Carll                          “beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister”

COUDERSPORT, PA---Margaret M. Carll, 90, of Coudersport, formerly of Oswayo, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.



Born on Friday, August 24, 1934 in Scotch Hill, PA, she was a daughter of Harry A. and Clara...

Wayne A. Nelson

Wayne A. Nelson

Jul 14, 2025

Wayne A. Nelson                “beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather”



SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---Wayne A. Nelson, 89, of Shinglehouse, passed away with his loving family by his side at the home of his daughter, on Monday, July 14, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.



Wayne was born on Wednesday, December 11, 1935 at the family home in Mills,...

Darlene M. Donohue

Darlene M. Donohue

Jul 4, 2025

Darlene M. Donohue                 “beloved mother, grandmother, and companion”



SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---Darlene M. Donohue, 68, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Friendship, NY, was called to be with the Lord, unexpectedly in her home on Friday, July 4, 2025.



Born on Saturday, March 16, 1957 in Lackawanna, NY, she was a daughter of Gerald and Virginia Fuller Rauber....

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...