All Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth Parrish, 93,  a resident of the Freeman House, Coudersport, passed away Saturday September 24, 2022 at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. She was born on November 24, 1928, in Lewiston, Maine the only child of the late Ernest Tilden and Eldora Marie (Duguay) Jackson. She was a life member of the American Legion, Potter Post #192 Auxillary.  She held various positions on the board throughout her 40+ years.  She was also a member of St. Eulalia Catholic Church,...

Pauline G. Snyder, 76, of Coudersport, went to be with her dear Lord September 17, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 6, 1946 in Coudersport, the daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy (Nolan) Bennett, Sr. Pauline previously worked for Potter Pac, Roulette and New Midland, Coudersport.  She was a former member of the Ulysses Senior Center and currently attended the Dickinson Day Program.  Pauline enjoyed family time with her son, Wally.  Pauline is survived by a son,...

David Allen Long, 74, of Coudersport, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. David was born on July 15, 1948 in Coudersport, the son of the late Benjamin Leroy “Buster” and Lillian Dora (Brosch) Long.  On May 13, 1972, he married the former Ruth Ann Lent and they have celebrated 50 years of marriage. David was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during Vietnam and was a Silver Star recipient. He was a graduate of...

Cynthia H. Fernstrom, 47, of Port Allegany, passed away September 5, 2022 at her home following an extended illness. She was born on November 13, 1974, in Warwick, RI, the daughter of the late Arthur and Elaine (Waterman) Fernstrom. Cynthia loved the ocean, fishing, and horses and was family focused.  Left to cherish her memory are her long time companion, Daniel Matteson, sons, Eric Anderson of Cranston, RI; Daniel (Ashley) Jordan of Roulette; and Timothy Matteson of Port Allegany;...

James Brosius, 78, of Coudersport, formerly of Malvern, passed away Wednesday July 27, 2022 at UPMC Cole Care, Coudersport. He was born December 4, 1943 in West Chester, the son of the late Lewis and Blanche Brosius.  James retired from Merck Sharpe Dohme, Hatfield, PA after 30 years of service as a mechanic.  James is survived by sons, Mike Brosius of Sanford, FL; Mark Brosius of Coudersport; and a daughter, Laurie Brosius of Deltona, FL;  a brother, Richard Brosius of...

Lifelong Coudersport resident Lynn Carol Slamecka, age 70, died suddenly and peacefully at her home this week.  Born in Coudersport Memorial Hospital on February 22, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Frank Slamecka and Mary B. (Hiram) Slamecka. Lynn graduated from Coudersport Area High School and worked at several restaurants in town before moving to her final job as an aide at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital. She retired in 2015. Lynn was very close to her parents.  Upon the...

Fredrick K. Forsythe, age 70, of Coudersport, PA, passed away unexpectedly, on Thursday, July 7, 2022 following a boating accident in Westfield, NY.  He was born on February 25, 1952 in Saint Marys, PA, son of Frederick “Boots” and Loretta (Hixson) Forsythe. On November 23, 1985, he married his wife, Darlene (Smith) Forsythe. Fredrick (also known as Captain Fred) was the owner and operator of Cast Away Charters. He chartered fishing expeditions on Lake Erie and Chautauqua...

Eliot Ness, 54, of 105 E. Third Street, Coudersport, formerly of Cleveland, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 16, 1957, at 5:15 p.m., at his home. Mr. Ness was born on April 19, 1903 in Chicago, Ill., the son of the late Peter and Emma (King) Ness.  On January 31, 1946, he married the former Elisabeth Andersen, who survived. He attended the University of Chicago and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He also studied criminology.  Mr. Ness began a...

Marjorie “Gay” Gledhill , formerly of Austin, PA passed away at UPMC Cole Saturday June 25, 2022 after a long illness. She was 88 years. She was the daughter of Brantley G. Graham and Thelma Graham, born in Newport, Arkansas in 1934. Left to cherish her memory are her children and their spouses, David and Donna Gledhill of Parrish, Florida,  Ann Marie and Arnie Heitzenrader of Austin, PA; Albert and Michele Gledhill of Austin Pa; Christina and Donald Calamaro of Johns Creek...

Linda Stuckey Billyard, 65, of Dubois, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on December 8, 2021. Linda was born February 9, 1956 in Wellsville, NY to Max Stuckey Sr. and Genevieve (Eaton) Stuckey.  She grew up in Roulette, PA, attended Port Allegany Jr/Sr High School with the class of 1974, joined the Roulette Alumni, and attended UPB.  Later in life she obtained a certificate at OBI Self-described as "zany", Linda was known for many things.  She had her own...