All Obituaries

Helga Duell, 87, of Knotts Island, NC, formerly of Coudersport, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 17, 2023, with her son by her side. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Helga was known by many as “Oma” and her heartfelt laugh and contagious smile will be remembered by all who knew her. Helga was born on June 22, 1936, in Giessen, Germany, and she was the daughter of Adolf and Anna Pitz. She attended the Schiller School...

Jack Halloran passed away on September 12, 2023 at the age of 82. He was born on July 21, 1941 in Coudersport, PA, to Virginia (Mitchell) and Howard Halloran. He excelled as an athlete at Coudersport High School. He graduated from Mansfield University in 1963 and embarked on a career in education. Jack taught high school in Ulysses, PA, before marrying Allyn Sue VonNieda Aug 5, 1967. They relocated to Fullerton, California, where he continued as a teacher.   In 1972, Jack returned to...

Janelle Amanda Boone was born to Rod and Lora Boone on December 16, 1959, in Deming, New Mexico.  The family lived in Texas from 1960 to 1965, first in Fort Stockton, then El Paso.  In 1965 they lived in Mesquite, New Mexico, in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1966, then back to Texas, Houston and Austin this time, from 1967 onwards.  She graduated from Leander High School in the class of 1977, then graduated as a Paramedic from Austin Community College in 1988 and was proud to be...

Leroy E. Moser, 81, of Coudersport, formerly of Boyertown, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at his home.  Leroy was born on July 24, 1942, in Boyertown, the son of the late Monroe K. and Catherine E. (Keller) Moser.  Leroy married the former Pamela J. Harding on December 12, 2012.  Leroy was a second-generation self-employed logger, working in the field since he was 15 years old.  He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. In addition to his wife, Leroy is survived...

Judson R. Duell, II, 82, of Knotts Island, NC, formerly of Coudersport, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 16, 2023. He was a wise and generous man, a caring father and grandfather, and the most devoted and loving husband.  Judson was born on December 18,1940, in Coudersport, PA, and was the son of Judson and Mary Elizabeth (Sallade) Duell. Judson graduated from Coudersport High School in June 1958 and enlisted in the army one month later, with him beginning his first...

Robert Leo “The Godfather” Teuscher, 75, of Coudersport, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at UPMC – Cole, Coudersport.  Bob was born on October 24, 1947, in Coudersport, the son of the late Leo and Florence (Slingerland) Teuscher. Bob graduated from Port Allegany High School, and an Army veteran, serving in Vietnam.  He was a self-employed logger, earlier in life he worked for Pittsburgh-Corning, Port Allegany.   Bob was a life member of the...

Patrick G. Ceslik, 52, of Coudersport, formerly of West Haven, CT, passed away on August 8, 2023, at UPMC - Cole, Coudersport. Patrick was born on January 14, 1971, in Milford, CT, the son of the late Gene Ceslik and Marilyn (Mitchell) Ceslik of West Haven, CT. Patrick married his longtime girlfriend Traci (Benevento) Ceslik this past Saturday, August 5, 2023. Patrick worked as a supervisor for the Connecticut Department of Transportation for many years and just recently started working for...

Maribelle M. Dunn, 90, of Coudersport, passed away on July 28, 2023, at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. She was born on September 14, 1932, in Farmers Valley, the daughter of the late John and Neva (Kemp) Tanner.  Maribelle married Gary E. Dunn on May 1, 1951, and they celebrated 56 years of marriage, until his passing on May 20, 2007.Maribelle retired from the Coudersport School District after 15 years in the food service and earlier in life worked for Good Enough Poultry Farm,...

We are sad to announce the passing of Dewey Drexel Leonard of Port Allegany, Pennsylvania. He died at age 74 on July 28, 2023. Dewey is survived by his wife, Lynne who he married on April 3rd, 1976. He is also survived by his siblings Curtis, Kimberly and Greg. Dewey was predeceased by his parents Drexel and Lily and his brother Russell. He graduated from Port Allegany High School and Pennsylvania State University. He worked for Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for 37 years and...

Richard Joseph “D.D.” Darrin, 75, of Coudersport, passed away on July 26, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.   Dick was born on August 1, 1947, in Coudersport, the son of the late Elwood “Cy” and Beverly “Eloise” (Lowe) Darrin.  He married the former Valerie M. Karhan on July 2, 2006, and has celebrated 17 years of marriage. Dick was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 1966 and was a Marine veteran, serving in...