Obituaries

Robert Pratt

Robert Pratt

Jan 2, 2021

Robert E. Pratt “a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.---Robert E. “Bob” Pratt, 87, formerly of Clara, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021, in Bradford Regional Medical Center, Bradford, after a long illness.

Born on Saturday, November 11, 1933 in Portville, N.Y., he was a son of Earl O. and Gertrude A. Hay Pratt. On June 29, 1957,...

Rosemary Whiteman

Rosemary Whiteman

Jan 1, 2021

Rosemary M. Whiteman “loving grandmother”

PORTVILLE, N.Y.---Rosemary M. Whiteman, 70, a longtime resident of Portville, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family and friends on Friday, January 1, 2021, after a long illness.

Born on Monday, August 7, 1950 in Port Allegany, Pa., she was a daughter of Leon and Martha Corwin Kilbourn. On July 8, 1983 in Portville, she...

Richard Powell

Richard Powell

Dec 31, 2020

Richard A. Powell “a proud Marine and a beloved husband, father, and grandfather”

SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.---Richard A. “Rich” Powell, 90, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Kimberton, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020, in the Green Home, Wellsboro, after a long illness.

Born on Tuesday, May 20, 1930, in Kenilworth, he was a son of William E. and Marguerite Yetter Powell. On June 22,...

Llewellyn Fourness

Llewellyn Fourness

Dec 31, 2020

Llewellyn A. Fourness “avid outdoorsman”

ODIN, Pa.---Llewellyn A. “Bub” Fourness, 79, of a lifelong resident of Odin, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, N.Y., after a brief illness.

Born on Wednesday, July 2, 1941 in Coudersport, he was a son of Llewellyn W. and Florence M. Williams Fourness. On May 28, 1976 in the Riverside...

Carol Demmy

Carol Demmy

Dec 29, 2020

Carol A. Demmy “beloved mother and grandmother”

ULYSSES, Pa.---Carol A. Demmy, 82, of Ulysses, formerly of Manheim, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long illness.

Born on Friday, September 30, 1938 in Lancaster, she was a daughter of Harvey and Eva Stermer Weaver. In 1986 she married Clarence Eugene Demmy, who passed away on February...

Richard Wright

Richard Wright

Dec 18, 2020

Richard M. Wright “beloved father and grandfather”

GENESEE, Pa.---Richard M. Wright, 86, of Genesee, Pennsylvania, died at his home Friday, December 18, 2020, after a lengthy illness.

Born on Thursday, January 11, 1934, in Pike Township, Potter County, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Harold L. and Chrystal B. Flynn Wright. On January 4, 1953, he married the love of his life,...

Milford Clark

Milford Clark

Dec 16, 2020

Milford L. Clark “beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather”

COUDERSPORT, Pa.---Milford L. Clark, 99, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed away surrounded by his loving family at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, after a short illness.

Born on Friday, May 13, 1921, he was the son of LeRoy and Alta Meacham Clark of Coudersport. On...

Marlene Bess

Marlene Bess

Dec 13, 2020

Marlene K. Bess

IRVING, N.Y.---Marlene K. Bess, 71, of Irving, formerly of Buffalo, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020, in Buffalo General Medical Center, Buffalo, after a long illness.

Born on Monday, February 14, 1949, in Bradford, Pa., she was a daughter of James E. and Louise West Bess.

Marlene served the Lord for a period of years as a nun. For...

Robert Buchsenschutz

Robert Buchsenschutz

Dec 6, 2020

Robert L. Buchsenschutz, Sr. “beloved father, grandfather, and friend”

SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.---Robert L. “Bucky” Buchsenschutz, Sr., 73, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Coudersport and Allentown, Pa., passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a lengthy illness.

Born on Tuesday, December 31, 1946 in Coudersport, he was a son of Frances Buchsenschutz. Bucky was a graduate of Coudersport High School....

Thomas Hribal

Thomas Hribal

Dec 6, 2020

Thomas G. Hribal “beloved son, husband, and uncle”

SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.---Thomas G. Hribal, 52, of Shinglehouse, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, December 6, 2020, following a period of failing health.

Born on Monday, January 29, 1968, in the US Army Hospital, Berlin, Germany, he was a son of Thomas E. and Janet Kramer Hribal. On October 28, 2009 in Ludowici,...

Lecia Renn

Lecia Renn

Nov 30, 2020

Lecia M. Renn “beloved wife, mother, and grandmother”

COUDERSPORT, Pa.---Lecia M. Renn, 52, a longtime resident of Coudersport, passed away unexpectedly into the arms of the Lord on Monday, November 30, 2020, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born on Monday, September 9, 1968, in Lock Haven, she was a daughter of William and Sharon LeKites. On June 22, 1991 in the Coudersport Gospel...

Donna Siebert

Donna Siebert

Nov 28, 2020

Donna J. Siebert “beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend”

SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.---Donna J. Siebert, 82, of Shinglehouse, passed away peacefully with her loving family members by her side on Saturday, November 28, 2020, in UPMC Cole Skilled Nursing and Rehab, Coudersport, after a long illness.

Born on Monday, September 12, 1938 in Chrystal, she was a daughter of Frank L. and Mary F....

Dennis Pierce

Dennis Pierce

Nov 24, 2020

Dennis Lee Pierce “beloved father and grandfather”

SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.---Dennis Lee “Denny” Pierce, 72, of Shinglehouse and a former resident of Coudersport, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, in the Bradford Manor, Bradford, after a long illness.

Born on Thursday, February 12, 1948, in Wellsville, N.Y., he was a son of Ronald and Gertrude Stilson Pierce.

Denny was a graduate of Oswayo Valley...

David Estes

David Estes

Nov 22, 2020

David E. Estes “former Oswayo, Pa. resident”

CAMP HILL, Pa.---David “Dave” E. Estes, of Camp Hill, formerly of Oswayo, passed away September 27, 2020, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born on August 16, 1966 in Olean, N.Y., he was a son of Richard R. “Dick” and Barbara Loudenslager Estes.

Dave graduated from Oswayo Valley High School, Class of 1984, in...

Marion L. Walker

Marion L. Walker

Nov 19, 2020

Marion L. Walker “beloved mother and grandmother”

COUDERSPORT, Pa.---Marion L. Walker, 95, of Coudersport and a longtime resident of Austin, passed away with her loving family by her side on Thursday, November 19, 2020 in UPMC Cole Skilled Nursing and Rehab, Coudersport, after a long illness.

Born on Wednesday, April 15, 1925 in Green Hollow, Liberty Township, she was a daughter of...

Rose M. Predmore

Rose M. Predmore

Nov 15, 2020

Rose M. Predmore “beloved mother and grandmother”

COUDERSPORT, Pa.---Rose M. Predmore, 88, a longtime resident of Coudersport, passed away with her loving family by her side on Sunday, November 15, 2020, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a lengthy illness.

Born on Saturday, December 19, 1931 in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Leroy and Hilda Baker Higgins.

She married Kenneth W. Gee, who...

Donald R. "Donny" Estes

Donald R. "Donny" Estes

Nov 14, 2020

Donald R. Estes “beloved father, Papa, brother and good friend”

OSWAYO, Pa.---Donald R. “Donny” Estes, 55, of Oswayo, passed away unexpectedly at the home of his close friends, Doug and Hellen Ryan in Millport, on Saturday, November 14, 2020, after a brief battle with cancer.

Born on Wednesday, February 10, 1965 in Olean, N.Y., he was a son of Richard R. “Dick”...

Betty "Sue" Susan Shall

Betty "Sue" Susan Shall

Nov 13, 2020

Betty Susan Shall “beloved sister, aunt, and friend”

SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.---Betty Susan “Sue” Shall, 79, of Shinglehouse, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020, at the David Simpson Hospice House, Cleveland, Ohio, after a long illness.

Born on Friday, April 18, 1941 in Olean, N.Y, she was a daughter of Harold and Rena Lovell Thomas of Port Allegany, On September 23, 1972 in...

Philip D. "Phil" Williams

Philip D. "Phil" Williams

Nov 13, 2020

Philip D. Williams “beloved husband, father, and grandfather”

LEWIS RUN, Pa.---Philip D. “Phil” Williams, 61, of Lewis Run, formerly of Shinglehouse, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, November 13, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on Monday, November 17, 1958 in Hornell, N.Y., he was a son of Clarence and Josephine Yarka Williams. On December...

Lee Sherwood Evans

Lee Sherwood Evans

Nov 12, 2020

Lee Sherwood Evans “beloved grandfather”

Bolivar, N.Y.---Lee S. Evans, 71, a lifelong resident of Bolivar and Richburg, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020, in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease and COVID-19.

Born on August 12, 1949, in Olean, he was a son of Elmer and Beatrice Sherwood Evans. Lee spent his entire life as a...