All Obituaries

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....

Patricia L. Wilhelm, 69, of Coudersport, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.  She was born on June 30, 1950 in Ravenna, OH, the daughter of the late Paul and Grace (Smith) Ringwalt.  She married Robert Joseph Wilhelm, who survives, in 1970 and they have celebrated 49 years of marriage. She was a member of the Gospel Tabernacle, Coudersport. In addition to her husband, Robert, she is survived by a son, Jon Robert Wilhelm and his wife Chelle of...

Richard L. Lepold, 50, of Eldred, formerly of Coudersport, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at UPMC – Cole, Coudersport.   Richard was born on October 17, 1968 in Coudersport, the son of the late Richard Lepold and Bea (Bova) Blow.   He was married to the former Debbie Tubbs, who survives. Richard worked in the auto glass repair business and was a truck driver.  He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Post 258, Port Allegany.  He...

Jerome “Jerry” F. Dubots, 67, of Coudersport, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at his home. Born September 8, 1952, to George and Helen (Pekarski) Dubots, Sr. in Coudersport, Jerry grew up in Coudersport, and graduated from Coudersport High School. He worked at Pure Carbon, and then at his own business, Jerry’s Meat Processing, where he gained a reputation for his proficiency at processing deer. He was a member of St. Eulalia Catholic Church and the Knights of...

Katharine C. “Kathy” Wentzel, 75, of Coudersport, formerly of Delaware County, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 at her home after an extended battle with cancer. Kathy was born on January 23, 1944 in Chester, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Alexander) Cliff. She married Wayne L. Wentzel, who survives, on November 6, 1993 and they have celebrated 25 years of marriage together. In 1961, Kathy graduated from Eddystone High School, Delaware County, and later...