Obituaries

Jan 17, 2021

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,...

Jan 13, 2021

Richard Keith Wold, 74, of Austin, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at UPMC – Cole.

Dick was born on August 14, 1946, in Cleveland, OH, the son of the late Martin and Norma (Anderson) Wold.  He was the husband of Vicki Major, who preceded him in death.

Dick is survived by three daughters, Tammi (Mark)...

Jan 3, 2021

Shirlee Anne (Smith) Leete, 80, of Coudersport, was born January 17, 1940, and passed away January 3, 2021 at UPMC Cole in Coudersport. “Nuff said.”

Dec 27, 2020

Duane R.  Gross, 86, of Blossburg (formerly of Roulette), passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Memorial Hermann Hospital, in The Woodlands, TX.

Duane was born on April 23, 1934, in Elmira, NY the son of the late Robert H. and Hazel (Treat) Gross.

Duane was a member of the Pipefitters Union and was a...

Dec 19, 2020

Richard F. Carroll, 81, of Coudersport, died Sunday, December 19, 2020 at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.

Richard was born on April 12, 1939, in Bloomfield, NJ, the son of the late William and Viola (Rzepka) Carroll.  He is the husband of Dorothy Carroll, who survives.

Richard worked for the Middletown, NJ Public Works and Road Department.  He...

Dec 18, 2020

Elizabeth Sarah (Angelini) Jackson, 86, of Bath, NY, formerly of Coudersport, PA, passed away Friday December 18, 2020 at Taylor Health Care Center in Bath, NY.

Elizabeth was born on April 13, 1934 in Mansfield, OHOH, the daughter of the late John and Anna (Dolce) Angelini. She was the wife of the late Donald L. Jackson of...

Dec 7, 2020

Gladys M. (Heffern) Coen, 72, of Coudersport passed away Monday December 7, 2020 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.  She was born July 24, 1948 in Franklin, the daughter of the late Clarence and Edith (Caldwell) Heffern. She married Garrett Coen on May 4, 1990 in Ulysses and celebrated nine years of marriage until his passing on December 6, 1999.

Dec 4, 2020

Dorothy Jean (Hoagland) Bajor, 79 of Austin, passed away Friday December 4, 2020 at Sweden Valley Manor. Born September 14, 1941 to Eugene John William and Valeria Mae (Lamberson) Hoagland in Mansfield Twp. NJ, Dorothy graduated from North Hunterdon High School. On February 17, 1961 she married Howard Bajor, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. Dorothy was very...

Nov 27, 2020

Robert W. Hunsinger, Jr., 73, of Wharton, died Friday, November 27, 2020.  Bob, as he was known by many, was one of the good guys - always willing to lend a hand and help if able.

Bob was born on October 21, 1947, in Coudersport, the son of the late Robert W. and Shirley M. (Purdy) Hunsinger. ...

Nov 15, 2020

Margaret A “Peggy” Kelsey  passed away at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, on Sunday, November 15, 2020, rising to God’s eternal kingdom. She fought a four- year battle with malignant melanoma.

Peggy was born on June 3, 1938 in Chester, the daughter of the late Joseph H Boden and Marguerite (Knaff) “Peg” Pierson.  She married Donald E Kelsey...

Nov 9, 2020

David Scott Gross, 58, of Coudersport, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020, at his residence after an extended battle with cancer.

David was born on May 29, 1962, in Coudersport, the son of the late Lee James and Helen Louise (Smith) Gross.  He is survived by two brothers, Bill and Phil Gross of Coudersport.  In addition to...

Oct 31, 2020

Miles E. “Sam” Cooper, 79, of Coudersport, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Sam was born on July 5, 1941, in Manheim, the son of the late Elmer S. and Martha M. (Breidenstine) Cooper. He was married to the former Lynn Yecker on December 14, 1979 and they have celebrated 40 years...

Oct 29, 2020

Ella S. Dingman, 91 of Coudersport, passed away in long-term care at UPMC Cole Thursday October 29, 2020. She was born November 16, 1928 to Wellington and Ina (Houseman) Stisser in Lyndonville, NY. She graduated from Penn State’s school of nursing and was an LPN. On November 26, 1948 she married John Dingman with whom she shared 59 years...

Oct 25, 2020

Mary Ann Balling, 77 of Coudersport, passed away Sunday October 25, 2020 at her home.  She was born in Bay City, TX on July 27, 1943 the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances A. (Zernicek) Huggins.  She was married to James Earl Balling who preceded her in death on January 24, 2020.

Mary Ann is survived...

Oct 8, 2020

Thomas R. Hicks, 72, of Coudersport, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020, at UPMC – Cole, Coudersport.

Tom was born on July 13, 1948, in Coudersport, the son of the late Russell and Aileen (Dodge) Hicks. He was married to the former Sandra K. Ramsey on January 28, 1989 and they have celebrated 31 years of marriage....

Oct 6, 2020

Robert was born on April 4 1934, in Smethport, the son of the late John B. and Alice Annette (Dibble) Baker. He was married to the former Marie May Galusha who preceded him in death on April 4, 1992.

Robert worked for Eberly Tannery and later Westfield Tanning for a total of 47 years.  He loved playing...

Oct 1, 2020

Christina Marie Amato, 27, of Harrisburg, formerly of Coudersport, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at her home.

Christina was born on March 27, 1993 in Philadelphia, the daughter of Agnes McGlinchey and John Amato, both of Coudersport.

In addition to her parents, Christina is survived by a son, Ryland Joseph Amato, a daughter, Lillianna...

Sep 30, 2020

Rosemarie R. Bobinko, 81, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Coudersport, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana.

Rosemarie was born on March 22, 1939 in Coudersport, the daughter of the late Russell D. and Fern (Fisk) Ruediger.  On October 3, 1959 she married then later divorced, William R. Bobinko, who died...

Sep 19, 2020

James D. Buck, 77, of Austin, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Sweden Valley Manor after a brief illness. Born July 25, 1943 in McKeesport, PA to James C. and Genevieve (Hudson) Buck, he worked as a Tool and Die Maker at GKN in Emporium. On March 14, 1964 James married Anne Karija, and together they shared 56...

Aug 24, 2020

Frances E. Swanger, 85, of Coudersport, formerly of Port Allegany, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at UPMC – Cole, Coudersport.

Frances was born on April 6, 1935 in Coudersport, the daughter of the late Albert C. and Grace L. (Davey) Morey.  She was the wife of the late Philip P. Swanger, the late Carl Langan and...