All Obituaries

Christian M. “Rocky” Siebert, 18, of Austin, died Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at his residence.   Rocky was born on November 4, 2002, in Coudersport, the son of Earl (Stephanie Nelson) Grabowski of Galeton and Teresa (Christopher) Dexter of Harrison Valley.  He was raised by his grandmother, Brenda Siebert of Austin. Rocky was a senior at Austin Area High School and was selected and completed Homeland Security Training in Washington D.C.  He was also a three...

Judson “Jud" R. Duell, III, 59, of Knotts Island, NC, formerly of Coudersport, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, in Virginia Beach, VA, surrounded by his family.  Jud was born on June 2, 1961, in Frankfurt, Germany, and he was the son of Judson R. Duell, II and Helga (Pitz) Duell, of Knotts Island, NC, formerly of Coudersport. Being part of a military family, Jud was able to experience life in many states in his early years,...

John W. Fedalen, 78, of Lafayette Hill, PA passed away early Monday April 12, 2021 at Sweden Valley Manor. He was born February 20, 1943 in Lansing Michigan to Richard C. and Ruth C. (Richards) Fedalen. John graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Philadelphia Biblical Univiersity, and served his country in the US Army. On June 25, 1968, he married Barbara Ann Mellor. Mr. Fedalen was a pastor and social worker in the southern Pennsylvania and New Jersey region, serving several of the...

Russell W. Moore, Jr., 73, of Keating Summit, died Thursday, April 1, 2021 at his residence.   Russell was born on September 15, 1947, in Frederick County, MD, the son of the late Russell W. and Helen Irene (Robertson) Moore.  He married the former Jane E. Firor on March 19, 1983 and celebrated 38 years of marriage.  Russell was a veteran of the United States Army, serving 22 years  retiring as a Chief Mechanic.  He was a member of the American Legion, Potter...

Deborah S. Johnson Hoffman, 69, of Coudersport, died Friday, March 12, 2021 at her home after an extended illness. Deborah was born on October 11, 1951, in Port Allegany, the daughter of the late Donald and Elsie (Johnson) Johnson. Deborah was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 1968 and attended the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford for one year.  She was a house keeper and care giver for Country Meadows, retiring in 2010.  She was a member of the Gospel Tabernacle,...

Lavere J. Peters, 91, of Coudersport, formerly of York, passed away March 4, 2021 at UPMC – Cole, Long Term Care, Coudersport. Lavere was born on January 16, 1930 in York, the son of the late Howard G. and Ella (Hoofmaster) Peters.  He married the former Dolores M. Brown on June 3, 1956 and celebrated 64 years of marriage. Lavere Owned and Operated his own Plumbing and Heating business in York for 40 years, with his wife.  He was a member of St. Eulalia Catholic Church and...

Joseph F. Ninkovich, 89 of Coudersport passed away Friday February 26, 2021 in his home following an extended illness. He was born February 28, 1931 in Fredericksburg, PA to Michael and Sophia (Pajsby) Ninkovich. Mr. Ninkovich served in the Merchant Marines, and worked for Bethlehem Steel, and he enjoyed fishing and hunting, the pursuits which brought him to this area. Joseph is the last member of his family to survive, he is preceded in death by his parents, wife, and 12 siblings. He is...

Shirley (Elliott) Reedy, 76, of Coudersport passed away Sunday February 14, 2021.  She was born November 8, 1944 in Grayson, NC to Edgar and Bertie (Richardson) Elliott.  She married Donald F. Reedy, Sr. on 11/9/1960.  Shirley was a seamstress and also worked at Pure Carbon.  She was an avid crafter and very accomplished at knitting, sewing, embroidery, painting and coloring.  She especially enjoyed her Christmas tradition of knitting gloves,...

Bruce David Wilson, 68, of Coudersport, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Bruce was born on November 16, 1952 in Lansdale, the son of the late Donald J. Wilson and E. Lorraine (Sprouse) Gerhart.  He married the former Ruth Ann Hedrick on April 2, 1970 and would have celebrated 50 years of marriage this year. Bruce was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 1970.  Bruce owned and operated Wilson Appliance Sales & Service,...

James Daniels Berger, 88, of Coudersport, passed away peacefully at his home on February 3, 2021. James (Jim to his friends) was born October 31, 1932, in Coudersport, to James Stanley Berger and Georgiana Daniels Berger. He graduated from Mansfield University with a degree in education. In 1955 he married Loretta Johnson of Coudersport, and they remained devoted to each other for 60 years until her death in 2015. Jim taught history and political science at Coudersport High School for 30...