All Obituaries

Lavere J. Peters, 91, of Coudersport, formerly of York, passed away March 4, 2021 at UPMC – Cole, Long Term Care, Coudersport. Lavere was born on January 16, 1930 in York, the son of the late Howard G. and Ella (Hoofmaster) Peters.  He married the former Dolores M. Brown on June 3, 1956 and celebrated 64 years of marriage. Lavere Owned and Operated his own Plumbing and Heating business in York for 40 years, with his wife.  He was a member of St. Eulalia Catholic Church and...

Joseph F. Ninkovich, 89 of Coudersport passed away Friday February 26, 2021 in his home following an extended illness. He was born February 28, 1931 in Fredericksburg, PA to Michael and Sophia (Pajsby) Ninkovich. Mr. Ninkovich served in the Merchant Marines, and worked for Bethlehem Steel, and he enjoyed fishing and hunting, the pursuits which brought him to this area. Joseph is the last member of his family to survive, he is preceded in death by his parents, wife, and 12 siblings. He is...

Shirley (Elliott) Reedy, 76, of Coudersport passed away Sunday February 14, 2021.  She was born November 8, 1944 in Grayson, NC to Edgar and Bertie (Richardson) Elliott.  She married Donald F. Reedy, Sr. on 11/9/1960.  Shirley was a seamstress and also worked at Pure Carbon.  She was an avid crafter and very accomplished at knitting, sewing, embroidery, painting and coloring.  She especially enjoyed her Christmas tradition of knitting gloves,...

Bruce David Wilson, 68, of Coudersport, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Bruce was born on November 16, 1952 in Lansdale, the son of the late Donald J. Wilson and E. Lorraine (Sprouse) Gerhart.  He married the former Ruth Ann Hedrick on April 2, 1970 and would have celebrated 50 years of marriage this year. Bruce was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 1970.  Bruce owned and operated Wilson Appliance Sales & Service,...

James Daniels Berger, 88, of Coudersport, passed away peacefully at his home on February 3, 2021. James (Jim to his friends) was born October 31, 1932, in Coudersport, to James Stanley Berger and Georgiana Daniels Berger. He graduated from Mansfield University with a degree in education. In 1955 he married Loretta Johnson of Coudersport, and they remained devoted to each other for 60 years until her death in 2015. Jim taught history and political science at Coudersport High School for 30...

Robin Lynn Pelchy, 58, of Coudersport, formerly of Lancaster County, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at her home after an extended battle with cancer.   Robin was born on August 22, 1962, in Coudersport, the daughter of Arden (Patricia) Pelchy of Coudersport; and Patricia (Henry) Stauffer of Port Allegany.  Robin was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 1980.  She enjoyed playing corn hole, lottery tickets, going to casinos and the beach.  She also loved...

Jean-Marie Kauffman, 74, of Coudersport, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at UPMC-Cole Long Term Care. Jean-Marie was born on December 31, 1946, in Connecticut , the daughter of the late Arthur and Jean (Watson).  She was the wife of Gilbert Kauffman of Coudersport. There will be no visitation or services.  The family has entrusted the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 North East St. Coudersport, PA, with her arrangements. 

Dorothy Marie Olmstead, 74, of Coudersport, died Monday, February 1, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.   Dorothy was born on November 7, 1946, in Honeoye, the daughter of the late Cecil N. and Edna M. (Brabham) Olmstead.  She was at one time married to Ernest G. “Butch” Jackson.   Dorothy was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School, Class of 1965.  She enjoyed playing Bingo and painting.  Dorothy is survived by three daughters;...

Keith L. Kenyon, 71, of Coudersport and formerly of St. Joseph, Michigan, died Friday, January 22, 2021 at UPMC – Cole, Coudersport, PA.   Keith was born on March 7, 1949, in Coudersport, the son of the late L. Leonard and Dana A. (Gooch) Kenyon.  He married the former Janice L. Skaggs on October 8, 1972 and they celebrated 47 years of marriage together until her passing on May 24, 2020.  Keith was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 1967, and earned...

Phyllis Ann (Bridgette) Craley passed away peacefully Sunday, January 17, 2021 in her home. She was born August 10, 1941 in York, PA to Jackson E. and Betty (Waters) Bridgette. On October 31, 1968 she married Larry E. Craley with whom she shared 52 years of marriage. Phyllis is survived by: her husband, Larry Craley of Coudersport; two daughters, Teri Metzger (Bret C.) of Coudersport and Lynne Parrott (Alan) of Dublin, OH; a son, Gregory Craley (RaeLynn) of Bakersfield, CA; 5 grandchildren,...