All Obituaries

Shirley M. Anderson, 97, of Coudersport, passed away on May 23, 2023 at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. She was born on December 20, 1925, in Jamestown, NY, the daughter of the late Thurston David Oliver and Margaret (Youngquist) Melquist. On March 21, 1946, she married Leon E. Anderson in South Pasadena, CA and celebrated 53 years of marriage until his passing on March 31, 1999. Shirley did clerical work for the Consistory for many years and she also worked for Potter County as an...

Ethel Eva (Hargrave) Sipes, 100, formerly of Coudersport, PA., finished her earthly journey on May 9, 2023 at Elk Haven Nursing Home in St Marys, PA. Ethel was a “firecracker” and blazed her way into the world on July 4, 1922 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was the only daughter to Guy and Pearl (Smith) Hargrave, and the only sister to her beloved brothers; Earl, Hugh, Keith (Laman) and Jim (James). Ethel had a happy childhood and was doted on by her father, mother and...

Gene A. Rees, 75, formerly of Punxsutawney, passed away at home in Coudersport Friday April 21, 2023. He was born April 23, 1947 in Coudersport, to Donald and Glendolyn (Hartwell) Rees, and had been a resident of Punxsutawney for better than 40 years prior to coming back to Coudersport. He built a business for himself as an upholsterer and developed a reputation as one of the best in the region. He was a member of the Punxsutawney Seventh Day Adventist church, and the Punxsutawney Eagles, he...

Kenneth L. Schoonover, 64, of Coudersport, passed away early Thursday March 23, 2023, at Sweden Valley Manor. He was born July 17, 1958, in Wellsboro to Amon and Sandra (Goodreau) Schoonover. He graduated from high school and worked on local farms and as a pressman in local printing companies. Ken was well-liked and a good friend. He was a long-time member of American Legion Post 192, loved NASCAR (especially the Earnhardts), and was a die-hard Steelers fan. He is survived by his mother:...

Edmund L. Chandler, 83, of Coudersport, passed away, Thursday, March 16, 2023 at UPMC – Cole, Coudersport.  Edmund was born January 25, 1940, in Philadelphia, the son of the late Gilbert and Catherine (Lyons) Chandler. Edmund worked for Otis and American Elevator constructing elevators.  He was a member of the I.U.E.C. Local 5, and the N.R.A.  Edmund enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Edmund is survived by a son, Douglas S. (John Lantz) Chandler of Philadelphia; a...

Lorraine Ann Minor, of Coudersport, went home to be with the Lord on March 9, 2023, surrounded by her family.   Lorraine Ann Moore was born on May 13, 1926, in Bethpage, New York, to Ellsworth and Florence Moore. She was one of seven children. On September 21, 1947, she married the love of her life David Minor. After the marriage, Lorraine accompanied David to Providence, Rhode Island, to attend seminary at the Zion Bible Institute. Upon completion of David's education, they...

Dana J. Stevens, 51, of Coudersport passed away February 19, 2023, at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.  Dana was born on November 22,1971 in Coudersport. He was the son of Marilyn (Zamberlan) Plivelic of Austin and the late Russell D. Stevens. Dana married his long-time companion, the former Timecka Dubots on May 21, 2022.  Dana was a graduate of Austin Area High School, Class of 1989. He was a member of the Carpenters Union and worked with numerous construction...

Dorothy L. “Dot” Holsopple, 82, a lifelong resident of Austin, went to be with the Lord, February 12, 2023, with her family by her side. Dorothy was born July 14, 1940, the daughter of the late George and Alvina (Kornaski) Lininger.    Dorothy was a graduate of Austin Area high School, Class of 1958.  Soon after graduation she met and married the love of her life, Charles “Sonny” Holsopple who preceded her in death on March 10, 1999. Dorothy spent her...

Dorothy M. Wennin, 93, of Coudersport passed away at UPMC Susquehanna in Williamsport Wednesday February 8, 2023. She was born May 21, 1929 in Keating, PA, and graduated from high school in Renovo, PA. Early in her life Dorothy worked for Sylvania, and later she worked for Green Thumb , and Futures, and then she worked with the Cancer Society. Outside of her work, she enjoyed doing crafts and volunteering as a Cub Scouts leader and a 4H leader. Dorothy was also a member of the St. Eulalia...

Dean J. Predmore, 50, of Coudersport, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, surrounded by family and friends. Dean was born on November 20, 1972, in Coudersport the son of the late Gary Predmore and Carol (Shalkowski) Predmore of Coudersport.  He married the former Laura L. Knight on June 7, 1997 and they celebrated 25 years of marriage. Dean was a graduate of Coudersport Area High School, Class of 1991.  He most recently served as the...