All Obituaries

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....

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...

Theresa A. Viele, 64, of Coudersport passed away Wednesday September 18 at UPMC Cole.  She was born February 18, 1955 to Samuel and Josephine (Botera) Festa in Port Allegany.  She had worked for Trippy Foods in Buffalo as a coupon sorter.  Theresa was Catholic and enjoyed playing BINGO, making crafts and watching TV. Theresa is survived by two sons:  Donald Viele and Hudson Viele (Janet), both of Buffalo; several grandchildren; one great-grandson; and two sisters: ...

Laverna J. Cooney, 87, of Austin, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at her home. Laverna was born on December 11, 1931 in Wharton Twp., the daughter of the late Dewey Z. and Leola (Brooks) Peters.  She married Robert W. Cooney and celebrated 37 years together until his passing on January 7, 1999. Laverna graduated from Austin High School and owned and operated, with her husband Robert, the Cooney Hardware Store in Austin for 40 years.  Laverna was a member of the Austin...

Janet A. Taylor “Loving wife, mother, (great) grandmother, daughter & sister.” Janet A. Taylor, 78, of Coudersport, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 12, 2019. Born March 3, 1941 in Galeton, to the late Lester J. & Virginia M. (Knickerbocker) Burrous. She married the love of her life in 1958, the late Harold “Dick” A. Taylor of 51 years, where they resided in Coudersport. She was employed and retired after 33 years from Pure Carbon...

Patrick J. Hogan, 66 of Coudersport, PA passed away early Friday September 6, 2019 at Cole Memorial Hospital. Born September 15, 1952 in Niagara Falls, NY, to John Vincent and Patricia (McKinnon) Hogan. On January 8, 1982, he married Barbara A. Scheel. He was a sales manager for Adelphia, and worked at Morgan AM&T. Patrick was a member of the St. Eulalia Catholic church in Coudersport, enjoyed music, was an accomplished guitar player, an avid reader and loved history. He is survived by...

Dorothy M. Weder, 107, of Coopersburg, Bucks County, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Valley Manor Health & Rehab Center, Coopersburg. Dorothy was born on June 14, 1912 in New Hampshire, the daughter of the late William F. and Edna (Nightlinger) Holland.  She married William Weder who preceded her in death in 1954. Dorothy was a self taught artist and operated an Antique Collection and Restoration business with her late husband.  At Dorothy’s wishes there will...

Lois S. Rooney, 79, of Austin, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY. Lois was born on March 7, 1940 in Coudersport, the daughter of the late George Washington and Lois (Purdy) McGuire.  Lois graduated from Renovo High School and worked for 15+ years as a secretary for Emporium Specialties Company, Austin.   Lois was also an Army veteran, serving as a Clerical Processor at Ft. McClellan, AL from 1958-1960. Lois was active with the Kettle...