Obituaries

Daniel James Barkley III

Daniel James Barkley III

Jan 1, 2024

Daniel James Barkley III “beloved son, grandson, brother and friend”

RICHBURG, NY---Daniel James Barkley III, 20, a lifelong resident of Richburg, passed away unexpectedly at the home of his grandparents in Friendship on Monday, January 1, 2024, after suffering an apparent heart attack.

Born on Friday, January 17, 2003 in Olean, NY, he was a son of Daniel J. “Jamie”...

G. Mina Cooney

G. Mina Cooney

Dec 25, 2023

 

G. Mina Cooney

AUSTIN, PA---G. Mina Cooney, 86, a longtime resident of Austin, passed away on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, 2023.

Born on Monday, September 20, 1937 in Renova, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Walter N. and Pearl M. Uhl Plotts.

Mina grew up in the Austin and Coudersport areas and was a graduate of...

David E. Shemeld

David E. Shemeld

Dec 22, 2023

David E Shemeld                        “former Dresser engineer”

CUBA, NY---David E. “Dave” Shemeld, 84, of Cuba, NY, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, December 22, 2023, at the Wellsville Manor.

Dave was born May 13, 1939, to Irving and Marguerite Shemeld in Upper Darby, PA who predeceased him. Dave...

Dennis D. Brown

Dennis D. Brown

Dec 12, 2023

 

Dennis D. Brown

CLARA, PA---Dennis D. Brown, 83, of Clara, passed away peacefully in his home with his loving wife by his side on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

Born on Sunday, November 24, 1940 in Olean, NY, he was a son of Charles E. and Ona M. Tyler Brown. On May 3, 1963 in Elizabeth, NJ, he married Marion...

David "Dave" Amidon

David "Dave" Amidon

Dec 8, 2023

 

David Amidon “loving husband, father and grandfather”

SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---David “Dave” Amidon, 81, a lifelong resident of Shinglehouse, passed away with his loving family by his side on Friday, December 8, 2023, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a short illness.

Born on Tuesday, June 2, 1942 in Wellsville, NY, he was a son of Lewis H. and Luella E. “Midge”...

Ralph M. Young

Ralph M. Young

Dec 7, 2023

 

Ralph M. Young

AUSTIN, PA---Ralph M. Young, 80, of Austin, passed away in his home on Thursday, December 7, 2023.

Born on Tuesday, June 1, 1943 in Plainfield, NJ, he was a son of Howard and Ruth Manning Young. He had been previously married to Jacqueline Piltz Young, Nadine Young, and Bonnie Yeaples Young.

Mr. Young proudly served as a Pennsylvania State Trooper...

James C. "Jamie" Loy II

James C. "Jamie" Loy II

Dec 1, 2023

 

James C. Loy II “beloved son and nephew”

SWEDEN HILL, PA---James C. “Jamie” Loy II, 43, a lifelong resident of Sweden Hill, passed away with his loving mother by his side on Friday, December 1, 2023, in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, after a short illness.

Born on Friday, August 22, 1980 in Coudersport, he was a son of James...

Harry F. Fox, Sr.

Harry F. Fox, Sr.

Nov 25, 2023

Harry F. Fox Sr.   September 30, 1939 – November 25, 2023

ODIN, PA----Harry Fox Sr. passed away at his home in Odin on Saturday, November  25, 2023, surrounded by his family.  Born in Spangler, PA he moved to Odin, PA after his father was discharged from the Army following WWII.  He attended the Austin School, leaving there in the...

John M. "Jack" Farrell

John M. "Jack" Farrell

Nov 15, 2023

John M. Farrell

DUKE CENTER, Pa.---John M. “Jack” Farrell, 82, a longtime resident of Duke Center, passed away in his home with his loving wife by his side on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, after a long illness.

Jack honorably served in the US Army and the US Air Force.

In addition to his wife, Jack is survived by two daughters...

Clayton C. Reed

Clayton C. Reed

Nov 15, 2023

Clayton C. Reed “avid outdoorsman”

COUDERSPORT, Pa.---Clayton C. Reed, 80, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Born on Tuesday, December 15, 1942 in Coudersport, he was a son of Clayton E. and Wanda A. Petrosewitz Reed. On April 22, 1961 in Austin, he married Freda Y. Gleason, who passed...

Gayla Jo Baker

Gayla Jo Baker

Nov 11, 2023

 

Gayla Jo Baker      “longtime resident of Coudersport and Sweden Valley”   COUDERSPORT, Pa.---Gayla Jo Baker, 64, of Coudersport, passed away Saturday November 11, 2023.   She was born in Coudersport on Thursday, April 23, 1959, a daughter of John R. and Carlene E. (Brown) Baker.   Gayla was a graduate of Coudersport High School and was also...

Gregory L. Lawton

Gregory L. Lawton

Oct 31, 2023

Gregory L. Lawton “beloved son and brother”

LIVERPOOL, NY---Gregory L. “Greg” Lawton, 58, of Liverpool, formerly of Bolivar, passed away unexpectedly in his home from an apparent stroke on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

Born on Tuesday, October 5, 1965 in Olean, he was a son of Lynn R. and Nada J. Burger Lawton.

Greg was a graduate of Bolivar High...

Betty M. Kjelgaard Paul

Betty M. Kjelgaard Paul

Oct 26, 2023

Betty M. Kjelgaard Paul “beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt”

GOUVERNEUR, NY---Betty M. Kjelgaard Paul, 83, of Gouverneur, formerly of Galeton, Pa., passed away with her loving family by her side on Thursday, October 26, 2023, in Samaritan Hospital, Watertown, NY.

Born on Friday, May 17, 1940 in Waverly, NY, she was a daughter of Henry H. and Ruth L....

Erika S. Contant

Erika S. Contant

Oct 25, 2023

 

Erika S. Contant                               “beloved daughter, sister, and aunt”

TUJUNGA, California----Erika S. Contant, 48, of Tujunga, California, formerly of Genesee, Pa. and Coudersport, Pa., passed away unexpectedly in her home on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

Born on Wednesday, May 7, 1975 in Allentown, Pa., she...

Debbie L. Mahaley

Debbie L. Mahaley

Oct 22, 2023

Debbie L. Mahaley

COUDERSPORT, Pa.---On March 20, 1961 Debbie Lynn was born to Bill and Phyllis (Potter) Gaberseck and was destined to be full of life. A baby girl, with golden hair, she joined older brother, Billy Gaberseck, and then later younger brother, Larry (Mona) Gaberseck, and younger sister, Patty (Jess) Wilson.

Debbie graduated from Coudersport High School in 1979,...

Makena Lee "Kenna" Austin

Makena Lee "Kenna" Austin

Oct 20, 2023

 

Makena Lee Austin “Beloved Daughter, Feral Sister, Wild Auntie, and Truest Friend”

SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.---Makena Lee “Kenna” Austin, 22, of Shinglehouse, tragically passed away with her whole loving family and most prized friends by her side on Friday, October 20, 2023, in Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born on Thursday, March 15, 2001...

Barbara J. Neefe

Barbara J. Neefe

Oct 18, 2023

Barbara J. Neefe                  “beloved wife, mom, and Mimom”

COUDERSPORT, Pa.---In loving memory of Barbara J. (McCloud) Neefe, who was born in Port Allegany on June 24, 1950, to Carl D. and Sarah E. Houpt McCloud. She was a remarkable soul who graced this world until to her final moments on October 18,...

Alan J. Peyno

Alan J. Peyno

Oct 16, 2023

Alan J. Peyno “beloved father and grandfather”

COUDERSPORT, Pa.---Alan J. Peyno, 65, of Coudersport, passed away with his loving son by his side on Monday, October 16, 2023, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a short illness.

Born on Monday, November 18, 1957 in Havana, Cuba, he was a son of Edwin and Virginia Velaseo Peyno.

Alan graduated from high...

Jane C. Nicholas

Jane C. Nicholas

Oct 15, 2023

Jane C. Nicholas                “beloved companion”

SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.---Jane C. Nicholas, 70, of Shinglehouse, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 15, 2023, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.

Born on Tuesday, December 30, 1952 in Easton, she was a daughter of Stewart and Phyllis Chamberlin Ruch.

Jane was a graduate of Bangor High School,...

Elizabeth A. "Betsy" Snyder

Elizabeth A. "Betsy" Snyder

Oct 13, 2023

Elizabeth A. Snyder

ROULETTE, Pa.---Elizabeth A. “Betsy” Snyder, 62, of Roulette, being a lifelong resident of the area and had previously resided in Coudersport, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 13, 2023, in the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.

Born on Tuesday, April 11, 1961 in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Milton L. “Bud” and Waneta P. Perkins Snyder.

Betsy...