All Obituaries

Kathryn Ellen Goers, 93, of Sebring, FL, summer resident of Colesburg, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020, at her home in Sebring.  Kathryn was born on October 26, 1926 in Turbot Township, PA the daughter of the late John and Maude (Butler) Ahearn.  She married the late Donald Johnson on June 1, 1946 and they celebrated 51 years of marriage until his passing on February 28, 1998.  She then married the late Raymond Goers on March 30, 2001 and celebrated 13 years of marriage...

David L Plotts, 79 of Coudersport, passed away Sunday January 12, 2020 at UPMC Cole in Coudersport. Born November 11, 1940 to Walter and Pearl (Uhl) Plotts in Coudersport, David graduated from Coudersport High School and in 1959 joined the US Navy. On June 23, 1962 he married Darla Covell, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. David was a member of the Port Allegheny American Legion, a Life Member and past Vice-President of the Austin Costello Sportsman’s Club, he loved fishing,...

Bonnabell J. Reed (Bonnie C. Reed) 97 of Coudersport passed away Sunday January 12, 2020 at Sweden Valley Manor.  Born March 8, 1922 to Glenn H. and Lida A. (Roberts) Corey in Coudersport, PA.  She was a graduate of Coudersport High School’s class of 1940.  Bonnie attended Bradford’s School of Nursing and worked in Coudersport for Dr.’s Herman and George Mosch in Coudersport.  She married the late Darwin “Duke” Reed.  Bonnie was a...

James R. Foster, 72, of Coudersport, passed, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at his residence.   Jim was born on September 7, 1947 in Trenton, NJ, the son of the late Walter and Mary (Shinn) Foster.   He married the former Beth E. Nannen, on May 12, 1980 who preceded him in death. Jim was a veteran of the Army and worked in the Petroleum Drilling Industry.  Jim was of the Methodist faith and loved the outdoors, listening to music, travelling, reading, especially Stephen...

Kathleen M. Witherow, 71, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.   Kathleen was born on April 11, 1948 in Olean. NY, the daughter of the late John and Phyllis (Simpson) Brook.   She was the wife of the lateWilliam Briggs who preceded her in death on May 15, 1979. At Kathleen’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services.  Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home of Coudersport is in charge of arrangements.

Frisco W. Short, 90, of Coudersport passed away Friday November 29, 2019 at Sweden Valley Manor. Born November 12, 1929 to Mark and Eloise (Harding) Short in Afton, OK, Frisco entered the US Army in 1952 and served for 25 years earning the rank of Colonel. Mr. Short was active in the churches where he lived and taught Sunday School, served on boards and provided security for his church.  He loved his family and his country, and wrote a book with President Gerald Ford. Frisco is...

Marjorie Ferguson Green, 100, of Coudersport, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at her home. Marjorie was known to her family and friends as Marge or Margie.  She was born on September 24, 1919 in Parnassus, PA, the daughter of the late John and Jessie (Simpson) Ferguson.  She married Daniel C. Green, Sr. in 1944 and he preceded her in death in 1985. Marjorie is survived by two loving sons, Daniel C. Green, Jr. of Pittsburgh and Stephen A. Green of Coudersport; and many...

Kathryn Sue Schroll, 80, of Austin, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at her residence.   Kathryn was born on April 10, 1939 in Syracuse, KS, the daughter of the late A. Keith and Virginia (Winship) Schroll.    Kathryn was a factory worker for Sylvania and Emporium Specialties, Co.  She was a member of the Syracuse United Methodist Church and the E.O. Austin Historical Society.  She loved crocheting, cross stitching and bowling.  Kathryn also enjoyed...

Carolyn J. DeLong, 54, of Coudersport, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on January 5, 1965 in Olean, NY the daughter of the late Kenneth and Althea (Jones) Appleby.  Carolyn was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School.  She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, had a laugh that was contagious and loved to play practical jokes. Carolyn is survived by two sons, Eric S. (Amanda) DeLong of Coudersport; and Nate J....

Francis J. Sylawa, 87, of Austin, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.   Francis was born on November 28, 1931 in Conshohocken, the son of the late John and Bertha (Prusinowski) Sylawa.   He married the former Mildred L. Ignatovich, on June 3, 1973 and they had celebrated 39 years of marriage until her passing on February 23, 2013. Francis was an Army veteran and retired from the Pennsylvania Turnpike where he worked as a toll collector....