Obituaries

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...

James R. Edwards, Jr.

James R. Edwards, Jr.

Apr 14, 2025

James R. Edwards, Jr.                           “loving father and grandfather”



SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---James R. “Baggy” Edwards, Jr., 81, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Beaver Falls, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 14, 2025, in Bradford Regional Medical Center, Bradford.



Born on Wednesday, November 17, 1943 in New Brighton, he was a son of...

Rhonda K. Valenti

Rhonda K. Valenti

Apr 12, 2025

Rhonda K. Valenti                                      August 29, 1960 – April 12, 2025



AUSTIN, PA---Rhonda Kay (Ripple) Valenti, 64, of Austin, PA, passed away peacefully in her home after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, April 12, 2025.



Born on August 29, 1960,...

Lisa Jean Outman

Lisa Jean Outman

Apr 10, 2025

Lisa Jean Outman                  “beloved sister, aunt, and friend”

ULYSSES. PA---Lisa Jean Outman, 61, a lifelong resident of Ulysses, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in UPMC Williamsport with her loving family and friends by her side.



Born on Friday, August 2, 1963 in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Paul F. and...

Gretta Lee Olmstead

Gretta Lee Olmstead

Apr 9, 2025

Gretta Lee Olmstead                          “beloved wife, mother and grandmother”



SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---Gretta Lee Olmstead, 77, of Shinglehouse, passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a long illness.



Born on Friday, October 31, 1947 in Olean, NY, she was a...

Linda V. Burks

Linda V. Burks

Apr 1, 2025

Linda V. Burks        “beloved wife mother, grandmother, and sister”

SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---Linda V. Burks, 74, of Shinglehouse, passed away in her home with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, after a long illness.

Born on Thursday, December 14, 1950 in Anchorage, Alaska, she was a daughter of Alden M. and Elizabeth J. Summerell Vandenboom. On...

Grace M. Yentzer

Grace M. Yentzer

Mar 30, 2025

Grace M. Yentzer             “beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother”

PORT ALLEGANY, Pa.---Grace M. Yentzer, 97, of Port Allegany passed away in her home with her loving family by her side on Sunday, March 30, 2025, after a long illness.

Born on Tuesday, February 14, 1928, in Shinglehouse, she was a daughter of Fred and Hazel Wheeler Osborne. On...

Constance E. Stone

Constance E. Stone

Mar 23, 2025

Constance E. Stone                        “beloved mother, grandmother, and sister”



CLARA, PA---Constance E. “Connie” Stone, 91, of Clara, passed away in her home with her loving daughter by her side on Sunday, March 23, 2025, after a short illness.



Born on Sunday, February 4, 1934 in Wellsville, NY, she was a daughter of...

Patricia L. Tankersley

Patricia L. Tankersley

Mar 23, 2025

Patricia L. Tankersley          “beloved mother and grandmother”



ROULETTE, PA---Patricia L. “Pat” Tankersley, 83, of Roulette, passed away in her home with her loving family by her side on Sunday, March 23, 2025, after a long illness.



Born on Sunday, August 3, 1941 in Bradford, she was a daughter of Bernard J. and Francis L. Olewinski Pistner. On February...

Thomas L. Bells Jr.

Thomas L. Bells Jr.

Mar 10, 2025

Thomas L. Bells, Jr.



WHITESVILLE, NY---Thomas L. “Tom” Bells, Jr., 51, of Whitesville, passed away with his loving family by his side on Monday, March, 10, 2025, in NYU Langone Hospital, NY, NY, after a long period of declining health.



Born on Saturday, July 14, 1973 in Brockport, NY, he was a son of Thomas L. Bells, Sr. and Bethany Baker Bells...