Obituaries

Floyd H. Stahl, Jr.

Floyd H. Stahl, Jr.

May 3, 2023

Floyd H. Stahl, Jr.

SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.---Floyd H. Stahl, Jr., 92, of Shinglehouse, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Born on Saturday, November 8, 1930, in Harrisburg, he was a son of Floyd H. Sr. and Charlotte Weis Stahl.

After graduating from high school, Floyd served honorably in the US Marines. After his service to...

John W. Welsh

John W. Welsh

Apr 28, 2023

John W. Welsh

COUDERSPORT, Pa.--John W. Welsh, 80, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed after a short illness on April 28th,2023. An active member of many area service organizations, supporter of countless local charities, John was rarely without a bundle of raffle tickets to peddle. He was a member of Potter Post 192 of the American Legion, he held many...

Charlotte L. Burrous

Charlotte L. Burrous

Apr 27, 2023

Charlotte L. Burrous

GALETON, Pa.---Charlotte L. Burrous, 86, a longtime resident of Galeton, passed away with her loving daughter by her side on Thursday, April 27, 2023, after a long illness.

Born on Saturday, August 1, 1936 in West Pike, she was a daughter of Grant S. and Mae Shaffer Hall. She was married to Richard Burrous who was the...

Lois C. VanWhy

Lois C. VanWhy

Apr 1, 2023

Lois C. VanWhy

AUSTIN, Pa.---Lois C. VanWhy, 90, a longtime resident of Austin, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Cole Manor, Coudersport.

Born on Sunday, December 11, 1932 in Wharton, she was a daughter of Roy and Martha Bair Logue. She was married to James “Jim” VanWhy, who predeceased her.

Lois was a graduate of Austin Area High...

Bobby S. D. Wray, Sr.

Bobby S. D. Wray, Sr.

Mar 29, 2023

Bobby S. D. Wray, Sr. “beloved father, fiance`, son, and brother”

WELLSVILLE, N.Y.---Bobby S. D. Wray, Sr., 36, of Wellsville, formerly of Bolivar and a former longtime resident of Galliapolis, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Born on Friday, February 27, 1987 in Augusta, Georgia, he was a son of Charles L. “Charlie” Wray...

Douglas E. Hyde

Douglas E. Hyde

Mar 28, 2023

Douglas E. Hyde

GENESEE, Pa.----Douglas E. “Doug” Hyde, 77, of Genesee, passed away in his home with his loving wife by his side on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, after a long illness.

Born on Friday, March 15, 1946 in Olean, N.Y., he was a son of L. Earl and Margaret L. Dunshie Hyde. On October 9, 1982 in the Genesee...

William K. Dickerson

William K. Dickerson

Mar 28, 2023

William K. Dickerson “beloved father and grandfather”

SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.---William K. “Bill” Dickerson, 94, of Shinglehouse, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a long illness.

Born on Sunday, March 10, 1929 in Olean, N.Y., he was a son of Harold J. and Edith LaDue Dickerson. On February 13, 1949 in Bolivar, N.Y., he married...

David L. Benton

David L. Benton

Mar 26, 2023

David L. Benton “beloved husband”

COUDERSPORT, Pa.---David L. Benton, 76, of Coudersport, passed away in his home with his loving family by his side on Sunday, March 26, 2023, following a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Born on Tuesday, September 10, 1946 in Hornell, N.Y., he was a son of Wayne and Caroline Hess Benton. He was married for 37...

Wayne A. Rich

Wayne A. Rich

Mar 25, 2023

Wayne A. Rich “beloved companion, father and grandfather”

SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.---Wayne A. Rich, 79, of Shinglehouse, passed away with his loving family by his side on Saturday, March 25, 2023, in St. Vincent Hospital, Erie, after a long illness.

Born on Tuesday, August 17, 1943 in Denver, Colorado, he was a son of Frank and Mildred Pagach Rich.

Wayne was a...

Dennis Lee Adams

Dennis Lee Adams

Mar 18, 2023

Dennis Lee Adams “beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend”

GRAHAM, NC---Dennis Lee Adams, 54, of Graham, NC, formerly of Genesee, Pa., passed away in his parent’s home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, March 18, 2023, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born on Tuesday, February 11, 1969 in Wellsville, N.Y., he was a son of Gordon D....

Robert D. Sherwood

Robert D. Sherwood

Mar 18, 2023

Robert D. Sherwood “beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle”

SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.---Robert D. “Bob” Sherwood, 69, of Shinglehouse, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a short illness.

Born on Tuesday, June 2, 1953 in Coudersport, he was a son of Merville D. Jr. and Patricia D. Pease Sherwood. On January...

Penny J. Anders

Penny J. Anders

Mar 17, 2023

Penny J. Anders

SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.---Penny J. Anders, 67, of Shinglehouse, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, in UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport, after a long illness.

Born on Wednesday, October 26, 1955 in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Willard Tompkins Sr. and Jean M. Roper Tompkins Thompson.

Penny was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse. She...

John H. Smith

John H. Smith

Mar 16, 2023

John H. Smith “beloved father, grandfather, and brother”

PORT ALLEGANY, Pa.---John H. Smith, 78, of Port Allegany, formerly of Austin, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, after a short illness.

Born on Friday, July 7, 1944 in Coudersport, he was a son of George and Juanita Clinton Smith.

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Delores M. Walaski Taylor

Delores M. Walaski Taylor

Mar 15, 2023

Delores M. Walaski Taylor “beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend”

CARLISLE, Pa.---Delores “Dee” Walaski Taylor, 91, born on November 9, 1931 in Coudersport, to Joseph and Gladys Davey Walaski, passed away just how she wanted and doing the things she enjoyed with loving friend and her extended family by her side Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the Thornwald...

Gerald D. Lanphere

Gerald D. Lanphere

Mar 13, 2023

Gerald D. Lanphere “beloved family man and proud veteran”

ROULETTE, Pa.---Gerald D. “Jerry” Lanphere, 73, a longtime resident of Roulette, passed away in his home on Monday, March 13, 2023, after a long illness.

Born on Saturday, April 2, 1949 in Olean, N.Y., he was a son of Leslie C. and Shirley J. Freelove Lanphere. On July 21, 1988 in...

Elaine Mary Margaret Bell

Elaine Mary Margaret Bell

Mar 11, 2023

Elaine Mary Margaret Bell “beloved mother, sister, aunt, wife, artist, and friend to all”

COUDERSPORT, Pa.---Elaine Mary Margaret Bell of Coudersport, died on Saturday, March 11, 2023 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born in Worcester, MA to Gordon A and Mary R (Philbin) Bell, she wasraised in Shrewsbury, MA, graduating from Shrewsbury High School in1967.

After high school she lived in...

Ruby A. Stahl

Ruby A. Stahl

Mar 9, 2023

Ruby A. Stahl “beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt”

AUSTIN, Pa.---Ruby A. Stahl, 69, a lifelong resident of Austin, passed away with her loving family by her side on Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, after a short illness.

Born on Tuesday, June 23, 1953 in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Woodrow and Norma Murray...

Norman A. Hicks, DDS

Norman A. Hicks, DDS

Mar 6, 2023

Norman A. Hicks, DDS                            “prayer warrior”

COUDERSPORT, Pa.---Norman A.”Doc” Hicks, DDS, 92, a longtime resident of Coudersport, went to be with the Lord, on Monday, March 6, 2023, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Born on Sunday, March 23, 1930 in Canandaigua, New York, he was a son...

Kirk E. Belmont

Kirk E. Belmont

Feb 27, 2023

Kirk E. Belmont

KISSIMMEE, Florida---On Monday, February 27, 2023 the Belmont family unexpectedly lost their family patriarch. Kirk Edward Belmont, 77,  passed from this life into the arms of Jesus in his home in Kissimmee, Florida. 

Kirk was born on March 26,1945 in Niagara Falls, N.Y.. He was the eldest son of William and Oakla (Bailey) Belmont. On August 27,1966...

Harold E. Nolt

Harold E. Nolt

Feb 27, 2023

Harold E. Nolt “beloved father, grandfather, and companion”

COUDERSPORT, Pa.---Harold E. Nolt, 72, a longtime resident of Coudersport, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born on Wednesday, September 13, 1950 in Lancaster County, he was a son Roy and Emma Nolt.

Harold was a hard worker. He hauled milk and worked on the Irish Farms...