All Obituaries

Beverly J. (Hoak) Mitchell, 96, of Coudersport and formerly of Roulette, passed away on January 30, 2023 at Sena Kean Nursing and Rehab., Smethport. Born on May 16, 1926, in Roulette, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Cutler) Hoak. On January 8, 1946, she married Lloyd E. Mitchell, who preceded her in death on July 17, 2004.   Beverly was a lifelong resident of Roulette, where she was honored as Miss Roulette in 1940. She also played the trumpet in the Roulette...

James G. “J” Grinnell, 76, of Coudersport, passed away, Monday, January 23, 2023 at his home.  He was born on September 2, 1946 in Batavia, NY, the son of the late Samuel and Betty (Ager) Grinnell. J husband of Jean Grinnell and father of Charles “Chip” (Rachel) Grinnell all of Coudersport. At J’s request, there will be no services or visitation.  A celebration of J’s life will be announced at a later date.

Migonette A. “Midge” Houghtaling, 67, of Coudersport, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, January 7, 2023 at UPMC – Cole.  She was born on May 16, 1955 in Saint Marys, the daughter of the late Frederick “Boots” and Loretta (Hixon) Forsythe. Midge married Timothy E. Houghtaling on December 29, 1990 and recently celebrated their 32 wedding anniversary. Midge was a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1973.  She worked many years for Adelphia and...

Elizabeth Lillian Sallade, 89, Coudersport, passed away Monday December 26, 2022 at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport. She was born on August 23, 1933, daughter of the late Clayton and Wanda (Petrosewitz) Reed.  She married her high school sweetheart, Frederick William Sallade, on June 16, 1951 and they were married over 33 years until his passing on May 14, 1985. Betty was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 1951.  She retired from Morgan AM&T, formerly Pure Carbon, when she...

Mildred Louise (Carey) Knowlton was born February 18, 1921, in Oil City, PA and passed peacefully on December 3, 2022. She was the daughter of T. Frank J. Carey and Mildred (Tracy) Carey. She grew up in Coudersport, PA and graduated from the Coudersport High School as the Valedictorian in 1939. Mildred worked at the Silk Mill during World War II, as a telephone operator, and at the courthouse in Coudersport, PA. Mildred married her loving husband Wayne Knowlton, Jr. on December 16,...

Donald Edward Gosnell, 84, of Farmville, VA, formerly of Coudersport, passed away Friday November 11, 2022 at the Clifton House in Amelia Courthouse, VA. He was born April 29, 1938 in Youngstown, OH to Kenneth and Mae (McDonald) Gosnell. He graduated from high school, and on June 6, 1959 he married Betty Ann Falk, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. He owned and operated Gosnell's Plumbing and Heating in Coudersport. Donald liked to golf with his wife (each of them scored two holes...

Raymond Joseph Holmberg, 83, of Coudersport passed away Tuesday October 25, 2022 at UPMC Cole. He was born May 18, 1939 in Baltimore, MD to Paul W. and Bessie (Gauntner) Holmberg. Raymond worked many different jobs over the course of his life, and settled in the Coudersport area. He was a member of the St. Eulalia Catholic Church, and enjoyed rodeos, fishing, hunting, art, and Cross Forks Sportsmen's Club in Renovo, PA. He is survived by two sons: Tony and Kevin Holmberg; a daughter:...

Mary Elizabeth Parrish, 93,  a resident of the Freeman House, Coudersport, passed away Saturday September 24, 2022 at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. She was born on November 24, 1928, in Lewiston, Maine the only child of the late Ernest Tilden and Eldora Marie (Duguay) Jackson. She was a life member of the American Legion, Potter Post #192 Auxillary.  She held various positions on the board throughout her 40+ years.  She was also a member of St. Eulalia Catholic Church,...

Pauline G. Snyder, 76, of Coudersport, went to be with her dear Lord September 17, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 6, 1946 in Coudersport, the daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy (Nolan) Bennett, Sr. Pauline previously worked for Potter Pac, Roulette and New Midland, Coudersport.  She was a former member of the Ulysses Senior Center and currently attended the Dickinson Day Program.  Pauline enjoyed family time with her son, Wally.  Pauline is survived by a son,...

David Allen Long, 74, of Coudersport, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. David was born on July 15, 1948 in Coudersport, the son of the late Benjamin Leroy “Buster” and Lillian Dora (Brosch) Long.  On May 13, 1972, he married the former Ruth Ann Lent and they have celebrated 50 years of marriage. David was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during Vietnam and was a Silver Star recipient. He was a graduate of...