All Obituaries

Kenneth L. Schoonover, 64, of Coudersport, passed away early Thursday March 23, 2023, at Sweden Valley Manor. He was born July 17, 1958, in Wellsboro to Amon and Sandra (Goodreau) Schoonover. He graduated from high school and worked on local farms and as a pressman in local printing companies. Ken was well-liked and a good friend. He was a long-time member of American Legion Post 192, loved NASCAR (especially the Earnhardts), and was a die-hard Steelers fan. He is survived by his mother:...

Edmund L. Chandler, 83, of Coudersport, passed away, Thursday, March 16, 2023 at UPMC – Cole, Coudersport.  Edmund was born January 25, 1940, in Philadelphia, the son of the late Gilbert and Catherine (Lyons) Chandler. Edmund worked for Otis and American Elevator constructing elevators.  He was a member of the I.U.E.C. Local 5, and the N.R.A.  Edmund enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Edmund is survived by a son, Douglas S. (John Lantz) Chandler of Philadelphia; a...

Lorraine Ann Minor, of Coudersport, went home to be with the Lord on March 9, 2023, surrounded by her family.   Lorraine Ann Moore was born on May 13, 1926, in Bethpage, New York, to Ellsworth and Florence Moore. She was one of seven children. On September 21, 1947, she married the love of her life David Minor. After the marriage, Lorraine accompanied David to Providence, Rhode Island, to attend seminary at the Zion Bible Institute. Upon completion of David's education, they...

Dana J. Stevens, 51, of Coudersport passed away February 19, 2023, at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.  Dana was born on November 22,1971 in Coudersport. He was the son of Marilyn (Zamberlan) Plivelic of Austin and the late Russell D. Stevens. Dana married his long-time companion, the former Timecka Dubots on May 21, 2022.  Dana was a graduate of Austin Area High School, Class of 1989. He was a member of the Carpenters Union and worked with numerous construction...

Dorothy L. “Dot” Holsopple, 82, a lifelong resident of Austin, went to be with the Lord, February 12, 2023, with her family by her side. Dorothy was born July 14, 1940, the daughter of the late George and Alvina (Kornaski) Lininger.    Dorothy was a graduate of Austin Area high School, Class of 1958.  Soon after graduation she met and married the love of her life, Charles “Sonny” Holsopple who preceded her in death on March 10, 1999. Dorothy spent her...

Dorothy M. Wennin, 93, of Coudersport passed away at UPMC Susquehanna in Williamsport Wednesday February 8, 2023. She was born May 21, 1929 in Keating, PA, and graduated from high school in Renovo, PA. Early in her life Dorothy worked for Sylvania, and later she worked for Green Thumb , and Futures, and then she worked with the Cancer Society. Outside of her work, she enjoyed doing crafts and volunteering as a Cub Scouts leader and a 4H leader. Dorothy was also a member of the St. Eulalia...

Dean J. Predmore, 50, of Coudersport, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, surrounded by family and friends. Dean was born on November 20, 1972, in Coudersport the son of the late Gary Predmore and Carol (Shalkowski) Predmore of Coudersport.  He married the former Laura L. Knight on June 7, 1997 and they celebrated 25 years of marriage. Dean was a graduate of Coudersport Area High School, Class of 1991.  He most recently served as the...

Beverly J. (Hoak) Mitchell, 96, of Coudersport and formerly of Roulette, passed away on January 30, 2023 at Sena Kean Nursing and Rehab., Smethport. Born on May 16, 1926, in Roulette, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Cutler) Hoak. On January 8, 1946, she married Lloyd E. Mitchell, who preceded her in death on July 17, 2004.   Beverly was a lifelong resident of Roulette, where she was honored as Miss Roulette in 1940. She also played the trumpet in the Roulette...

James G. “J” Grinnell, 76, of Coudersport, ran to the arms of his Savior, Monday, January 23, 2023 at his home.  J was born on September 2, 1946, in Batavia, NY, the son of the late Samuel and Betty (Ager) Grinnell. J is survived by his wife, Jean; his son Charles “Chip” (Rachel) Grinnell and his beloved grandchildren, Aida, Bethany, Piper and Samuel. J spent his life teaching and preaching.  He taught high school business, was an adjunct teacher for GCC,...

Howard F. “Hooper” Bajor, 84, of Austin, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at his home. Howard was born on March 7, 1938, in Glen Gardner, NJ the son of the late Felix and Elin (Gudmundson) Bajor.  February of 1961, he married the former Dorothy Hoagland and they celebrated 59 years of marriage until her passing on December 4, 2020. Howard worked many years as a self-employed logger.   He was a veteran of the United States Army serving from 1961-1963 in Korea...