All Obituaries

James Allen “J.A.” Shaffer, 69, Colesburg, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 at his home. J.A. was born on February 5, 1951 in Williamsport, the son of the late James Horrace and Marian Martha (Klinger) Shaffer.   On November 25, 1970, he married his high school sweetheart, the former Margie A. Dubots, and they have celebrated 49+ years of marriage.    J.A. retired from Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, Coudersport after 42 years of service.  J.A. was a...

Jeanne E. Fickler Hawkins, 101, of Coudersport, peacefully passed in her home on March 22, 2020. She was born August 23, 1918 in Coudersport, daughter of J. Leon Fickler and Anna O’Donnell Fickler. Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents, five sisters, one brother, her eldest son, Bill Hawkins Jr., and a step granddaughter. She is survived by her three sons, Bud and wife Diana, Jeff and wife Sue Ellen, Chris and wife Kathy.  Jeanne has five grandchildren, Ruby, Ellie, Zac,...

Donna J. Hardy, 69, of Austin, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at UPMC – Cole, Coudersport. Donna was born on November 17, 1950 in Greensburg, the daughter of the late James E. and Frances (Tomecello) Parsons.  She was married to Joseph R. Hardy, who survives. Donna worked as a nurse’s aide. Surviving are sons, Richard (Christine) Phillips of St. Mary’s; Jeff (Jill) Hardy of Robinson; 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. At Donna’s wishes there will...

William L. “Bill” Ceccacci, affectionately known as Scratch, 87, of Blossburg, formerly of Ulysses, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro. Bill was born on March 18, 1932 in Philadelphia, a first generation Italian American, the son of the late Guglielmo and Vincenza (DeSimone) Ceccacci.   On Oct. 13, 1962, in Philadelphia, He married the former Bridget M. Brown and celebrated 47+ years of marriage until her passing on September 16,...

Donna C. Mahon, 82, of Coudersport, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020, at UPMC – Cole Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care, Coudersport.  Donna was born on November 5, 1937 in Coudersport, the daughter of the late Emory E. and Lillian E. (Blow) Pepper.  She married Russell L. Mahon on January 8, 1956 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Coudersport. They celebrated 60 years of marriage until his passing on August 6, 2016.  Donna worked for 30+ years at the Potter Leader...

Paul M. Corey, 89, of Sweden Valley, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY. Paul was born on May 26, 1930 in Coudersport, the son of the late Glenn H. & Lida Amelia (Roberts) Corey.  He married the former Josephine A. “Joey” Yannie, who survives, on November 1, 1952 at the Faith United Methodist Church, Sweden Valley, and they have celebrated 67 years of marriage together. Paul retired from Pure Carbon, Coudersport, after 37 years...

Edythe Mabel “Edie” Glassmire, 90, of Coudersport, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020, at her home.  Edie was born on June 19, 1929 in Coudersport the daughter of the late Oscar and Hannah (Haskins) Snyder.  She married Lewis L. Glassmire on January 22, 1949 in Coudersport.  They celebrated 42 years of marriage together until his passing on July 16, 1991. Edie graduated from Coudersport High School, Class of 1947.  She retired, as an officer, from...

John F. “Jack” Fowler, 89, a lifetime resident of Austin, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020, at the Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.  Jack was born on August 4, 1930 in Costello, the son of the late Carl Hartson and Eva Mae (Buchholtz) Fowler.  He married the former Alma Grace Mahon on April 24, 1948 and they celebrated 66 years of marriage until her passing on May 30, 2014.  Jack was a mechanic, he retired from PennDot, Coudersport, and owned and...

Emogene L. Houghtaling, 91, of Coudersport, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020, at UPMC – Cole, Coudersport.  Emogene was born on August 29, 1928 in Coudersport, the daughter of the late Theodore L. and Neva (Brady) Brewer.  She married John W. Houghtaling on September 27, 1947 in Olean and they celebrated 50 years of marriage until his passing on December 8, 1997.  Emogene was a wonderful homemaker and worked as a waitress at the former Fischer’s Restaurant...

Ruth Annis White, 72, of Roulette, passed away Saturday February 8, 2020 at her home. Born August 24, 1947 in Coudersport to Warren E. and Ann Violet (Bird) White, Ruth grew up and graduated from high school in the Coudersport area. She worked at Pure Carbon, worshipped at the Sweden Valley United Methodist Church, and enjoyed puzzles. Ruth is survived by a sister Anna Jordan (Earl) of Genesee, PA, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, 6 brothers: Tom,...