All Obituaries

Glory A. Johns, 67, of Coudersport, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at UPMC – Cole, Coudersport. Glory was born on January 28, 1952, in Columbia, PA, the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Frank) Winters.  On December 12, 1970 she married, James D. Johns, who survives, and they have celebrated 48 years of marriage together. Glory graduated from Donegal High School, Class of 1969.  She worked 5 years as a LPN in Lancaster before being a homemaker.  More recently...

Randi H. Lawrence, 70, of Coudersport, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Randi was born on April 11, 1949 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Dorothy (Outman) Murdock and her husband, Jack Murdock, of Knoxville, PA.  Randi shared the last 30 years with her life partner, Laurie Shear.  Randi was a graduate of Troupsburg High School, NY and earned her Master’s Degree in Education from Mansfield University. Through her many careers, Randi consistently worked in service...

Marjorie A. Eckert, age 82 of Bridgeville, DE, formerly of Austin, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 31, 2019 at Christiana Care Hospital in Christiana, DE. She was born on March 19, 1937 in Sinnemahoning, PA, daughter of the late Oliver James and Julia Marie (Dexter) Huling.  Margie graduated from Austin High School Class of 1955. Following graduation, she worked at Emporium Specialties in Austin. Margie married the love of her life, Peter A. Eckert on July 11, 1959. They...

Lorraine J. (Mitchell) Russell, 91, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, after a brief illness on Friday, May 17, 2019. She celebrated 56 years of marriage with the late Dale “Bill” W. Russell, who preceded her in death in 2003. She was born on December 25, 1927, in Coudersport, the daughter of the late Carl and Etta Belle (Thompson) Mitchell. Throughout her life, Lorraine was employed with the Hosiery Mill, her family...

Shane David Wilson, 47, of Coudersport, passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at his residence. Shane was born on November 7, 1971 in Sellersville, the son of Bruce D. and Ruth Ann (Hedrick) Wilson of Coudersport.  Shane was a Coudersport High School graduate, class of 1990 where he met his mentor, Earl Brown.  Shane owned and operated S. Wilson Enterprises, LLC and served as one of Potter County’s Deputy Coroners.  Previously he had worked for the Potter...

Golda J. McCracken, 94, of Portersville, died Friday, April 12, 2019 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries of the Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot, PA. Golda was born on March 7, 1925, in Ulysses, the daughter of the late Harry and Eleanor (Mitchell) Woodcock.  She was the wife of Arnold McCracken, who preceded her in death on July 11, 2001.   Golda attended Robert Wesleyan and Houghton College in New York State where she studied to be a teacher for students with learning...

Robert L. (Smitty) Smith, 81, a lifelong Coudersport resident and an active, visible supporter of the community, died Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Sweden Valley Manor after a long illness. He touched countless lives through the decades as a business operator, Rotarian, singer and theatrical performer, radio announcer, music lover and a dedicated supporter of Coudersport High School sports. Smitty was born Jan. 20, 1938, in Coudersport, the son of Carl and Rose Spong Tower Smith. He was a...

Joan Elaine Appleby, 86, of Coudersport, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at home. Joan was born on August 18, 1932, in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Allen and Viola (Miller) Rickert. In 1952 she married her high school sweetheart, Charles Robert “Chuck” Appleby and they celebrated 58 years of marriage together until his passing on August 18, 2010. Joan graduated from Coudersport High School, Class of 1950.  She was known for her love of music and her...

Lloyd L.  Smith, 83, of Coudersport, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.  Lloyd was born on August 1, 1935 in Coudersport, the son of the late Carson and Zella (Stiles) Smith.  Lloyd attended Coudersport High School was veteran of the Army where he learn to Cook.  He enjoyed his work as a cook and was a cook at various locations in the area. Lloyd is survived by children living in California; two sisters, Nancy (Gene) Hmel and...

Maxine J. Shear, 102, a long-time resident of Coudersport, passed away at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport, Friday, February 1, 2019. Maxine was born on November 8, 1916 in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of the late Laurent D. and Marie G. (Kohler) Johnston.  She was the wife of the late Thomas R. Shear II, who preceded her in death in January of 1987. She was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 1934 and attended Albright-Knox Art School, Buffalo.   She was a homemaker, an...