Obituaries

Florence E. (Haynes) Rossman

Oct 9, 2025

Florence E. (Haynes) Rossman, 92, of Coudersport passed away Thursday October 9, 2025, in her home, surrounded by family.  She was born March 5, 1933, in Gardeau, to Chester and Ethel (Pelchey) Haynes.  She worked for a time at Sylvania in Emporium, and on October 19, 1952, she married Joseph Gaberseck with whom she shared forty-six years of marriage...

Thomas F. Faust

Sep 10, 2025

Thomas F. Faust, 74, of Coudersport passed away Wednesday September 10, 2025, at UPMC Cole. He was born at home October 4, 1950, in Perkiomenville PA to James William and Doris Ella (Hunter) Faust. On February 17, 1981 he married the love of his life Sharon Chapman whom he shared 44 years of devoted marriage. Thomas was a hard...

Donald E. Kelsey

Aug 27, 2025

Donald Evans (Don) Kelsey, 94, of Coudersport died on August 27, 2025, at home.

He was born on August 2, 1931, in Cleveland, Ohio to Wayne E (Tom) Kelsey and Marguerite Young Kelsey.

He married Marguerite (Peggy) Boden on August 16, 1958, in Chester, who died on November 15, 2020, after 62 years of marriage....

Amy Mosch Buttery

Aug 22, 2025

Amy Mosch Buttery, 68, of Coudersport, passed away on August 22, 2025, at home.  She was born in Coudersport, PA on April 29, 1957, to Dr. George and Doris Mosch.

Amy was a graduate of Coudersport High School and of Penn State University.  She worked at UPMC Cole for 37 years as a medical social worker.  She...

Phyllis R. Dow

Aug 20, 2025

Phyllis Ruth (Turner) Dow was born on October 30, 1943, in Buffalo, New York. After her father, Willis Turner returned from WWII, he and his wife, Ruth (Hooftallen) and their new daughter returned to Austin, PA where she attended the local school, graduating in 1961. On July 31, 1965, she married Douglas M. Dow, also of Austin. Although Phyllis...

Sandra Chang

Aug 20, 2025

Sandra Chang, 87, of Coudersport, formerly of Alexandria, VA,  passed away on Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025 at UPMC Cole Place, Coudersport.  She was born on March 23, 1938 in Seoul, Korea.  She is survived by hers sons: Hi (Angela) Chang of Coudersport; and David (Hyun) Chang of Pasadena, MD. A celebration of Sandra's life in Alexandria, VA may be...

John Petroski

Aug 15, 2025

John J. Petroski, 82, of Coudersport, passed away August 15, 2025 at Sweden Valley Manor following a brave battle with cancer.  He was born March 24, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA to John and Fannie (Szlachta) Petroski.  He graduated from high school, served two years in the US Army, and worked in many vocations, ultimately with Pure Carbon in Coudersport. ...

David Lee Apple

Jul 26, 2025

David Lee Apple, 83, of Austin, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.  He was born on February 2, 1942, in Dayton, OH, the son of the late Virginia (Guy) Apple.  He is the husband of Isleta M. (Weaks) Apple.

David is a graduate of Kiser High School, Dayton and worked for Platt...

Paul Russell Fero

Jul 3, 2025

Paul Russell Fero, 73, of Austin, PA, passed away July 3, 2025, at his residence.  He was born June 8, 1952, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Paul W. and Mary (Defalca) Fero.  Shortly before his birth, Paul’s father passed away.  Paul’s mother remarried, and he was raised by her and his step-father Edward Losiewicz.  After leaving school, Paul served his...

Carla E. Miller

Jul 2, 2025

Carla E. Miller, 80, of Coudersport, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at her home.  She was born on November 16, 1944, in Summit Hill, the daughter of the late Carl and Helen (Heffelfinger) Breiner.  She married William C. Miller on September 16, 1962, and celebrated 55 years of marriage until his passing on June 8, 2018.

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Harold Hurley, Jr.

Jun 26, 2025

Harold Hurley, Jr. 61, of Coudersport passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.  He was born on December 26, 1963, in Neptune, NJ, the son of the late Harold Hurley and Patricia (Keating) Hurley, who survives.  He is also survived by a daughter, Ashley Hurley.

There will be no visitation or services.  Arrangements...

Shirley L. Yost

Jun 3, 2025

Shirley L. Yost, 88, of Coudersport, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at UPMC Cole Care.  She was born on June 27, 1936, in West Cocalico Twp., Lancaster County, the daughter of the late Noah and Mae (Gerhart) Yost.

At Shirley’s request, there will be no visitation or service.

Jordan Michael Long

May 28, 2025

Jordan Michael Long, 34, of Coudersport passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.  He was born July 10, 1990, in Coudersport, the son of the late David Allen Long and Ruthann (Lent) Long of Coudersport.

Jordan was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 2008.  He currently worked for Easton Cooper Power...

Deborah Lee Quelet

May 25, 2025

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Deborah Lee (Gall) Quelet, 71, on May 25, 2025, after a long battle with cancer, in Coudersport.  Debbie was born on May 29, 1953 and was preceded in death by her parents, Violet Pearl (Grifith) and George Delemare Gall, and two older sisters, Fay and Marcia.  Debbie was one...

Jeanne M. White

Apr 15, 2025

Jeanne M. (Schneider) White, of Coudersport, PA, born January 9, 1927, and passed away peacefully to her eternal life on April 15, 2025 at the age of 98. Jeanne joins her husband, John T.S. White, who predeceased her on January 20, 1996.

Jeanne grew up in Rochester, NY. She graduated from Our Lady of Mercy High School...

Robert R. Richard, Sr.

Apr 4, 2025

Robert Raymond Richard Sr, 71, of Coudersport, PA passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, at UPMC-Williamsport.  He was born July 21, 1953, in Reading PA,  the son of the late Edwin J. and Geraldine D. (Becker) Richard, Sr.  He married the former Susan G. Kern on July 6, 1974, and they have celebrated 50+ years of marriage. Robert graduated...

Joseph Wiltrout

Mar 26, 2025

Joseph M. Wiltrout, 93, of Coudersport passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at his home. He was born on August 8, 1931, in Smock, Pennsylvania to the late Carl B. and Mildred M. (Crossland) Wiltrout. He married Beverly (Wiles) Wiltrout on April 16, 1955, and they had three children Kimberly Wiltrout, Kevin (Shelley) Wiltrout, and Kathy (PJ) Potter....

Diana Lynn Sherman

Mar 19, 2025

Diana Lynn Sherman, age 73, passed away on March 19, 2025, after an acute illness. She was the daughter of Robert L Sherman and Rebecca Guilds Sherman Outman. Diana was the eldest of nine which proved to mold her into a person who always stuck up for the underdog. Even though she resided in several different locations throughout her...

Rosa L. Martin

Mar 5, 2025

Rosa L. Martin, 71, of Coudersport, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at UPMC West Shore, Mechanicsburg.  She was born on June 23, 1953, in Coudersport, the daughter of the late Norman K. and Filomena R. (Lagonia) Leete.  Rosa married Michael N. Martin on September 2, 1978, and celebrated 35 years of marriage until his passing on March 10,...

Thomas P. Dewey

Feb 21, 2025

Thomas Phillip Dewey, age 88, passed away on Friday, February 21 at Sweden Valley Manor in Coudersport, PA. He was born on December 22, 1936, in Coudersport, PA to Carl and Leah (Austin) Dewey. In his youth, Tom was an avid outdoorsman, hunting, fishing and hiking the back country of Potter County. He was a lover of animals, especially...