Obituaries

Mar 12, 2021

Deborah S. Johnson Hoffman, 69, of Coudersport, died Friday, March 12, 2021 at her home after an extended illness.

Deborah was born on October 11, 1951, in Port Allegany, the daughter of the late Donald and Elsie (Johnson) Johnson.

Deborah was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 1968 and attended the University of...

Mar 4, 2021

Lavere J. Peters, 91, of Coudersport, formerly of York, passed away March 4, 2021 at UPMC – Cole, Long Term Care, Coudersport.

Lavere was born on January 16, 1930 in York, the son of the late Howard G. and Ella (Hoofmaster) Peters.  He married the former Dolores M. Brown on June 3, 1956 and celebrated 64 years...

Feb 26, 2021

Joseph F. Ninkovich, 89 of Coudersport passed away Friday February 26, 2021 in his home following an extended illness. He was born February 28, 1931 in Fredericksburg, PA to Michael and Sophia (Pajsby) Ninkovich. Mr. Ninkovich served in the Merchant Marines, and worked for Bethlehem Steel, and he enjoyed fishing and hunting, the pursuits which brought him to this...

Feb 14, 2021

Shirley (Elliott) Reedy, 76, of Coudersport passed away Sunday February 14, 2021.  She was born November 8, 1944 in Grayson, NC to Edgar and Bertie (Richardson) Elliott.  She married Donald F. Reedy, Sr. on 11/9/1960.  Shirley was a seamstress and also worked at Pure Carbon.  She was an avid crafter and very accomplished at knitting, sewing, embroidery, painting and...

Feb 9, 2021

Bruce David Wilson, 68, of Coudersport, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Bruce was born on November 16, 1952 in Lansdale, the son of the late Donald J. Wilson and E. Lorraine (Sprouse) Gerhart.  He married the former Ruth Ann Hedrick on April 2, 1970 and would have celebrated 50 years of...

Feb 3, 2021

James Daniels Berger, 88, of Coudersport, passed away peacefully at his home on February 3, 2021.

James (Jim to his friends) was born October 31, 1932, in Coudersport, to James Stanley Berger and Georgiana Daniels Berger. He graduated from Mansfield University with a degree in education. In 1955 he married Loretta Johnson of Coudersport, and they remained...

Feb 2, 2021

Jean-Marie Kauffman, 74, of Coudersport, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at UPMC-Cole Long Term Care.

Jean-Marie was born on December 31, 1946, in Connecticut , the daughter of the late Arthur and Jean (Watson).  She was the wife of Gilbert Kauffman of Coudersport.

There will be no visitation or services.

The family has...

Feb 2, 2021

Robin Lynn Pelchy, 58, of Coudersport, formerly of Lancaster County, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at her home after an extended battle with cancer.

Robin was born on August 22, 1962, in Coudersport, the daughter of Arden (Patricia) Pelchy of Coudersport; and Patricia (Henry) Stauffer of Port Allegany.

Robin was a graduate of Coudersport High...

Feb 1, 2021

Dorothy Marie Olmstead, 74, of Coudersport, died Monday, February 1, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Dorothy was born on November 7, 1946, in Honeoye, the daughter of the late Cecil N. and Edna M. (Brabham) Olmstead.  She was at one time married to Ernest G. “Butch” Jackson.

Dorothy was a graduate of Oswayo Valley...

Jan 22, 2021

Keith L. Kenyon, 71, of Coudersport and formerly of St. Joseph, Michigan, died Friday, January 22, 2021 at UPMC – Cole, Coudersport, PA.

Keith was born on March 7, 1949, in Coudersport, the son of the late L. Leonard and Dana A. (Gooch) Kenyon.  He married the former Janice L. Skaggs on October 8, 1972 and they...

Jan 17, 2021

Edmund Zigmond “Eppie” Lacher, 90, of Roulette, passed away January 17, 2021 at his home.  He was born on July 25, 1930 in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Edmund John and Alice (Mitosiewski) Lacher.

Eppie was a graduate of Roulette High School, Class of 1948 where he finished in the top ten of his class, a...

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. ...