Obituaries

Feb 28, 2020

Paul M. Corey, 89, of Sweden Valley, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.

Paul was born on May 26, 1930 in Coudersport, the son of the late Glenn H. & Lida Amelia (Roberts) Corey.  He married the former Josephine A. “Joey” Yannie, who survives, on November 1, 1952 at the Faith...

Feb 24, 2020

Edythe Mabel “Edie” Glassmire, 90, of Coudersport, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020, at her home.

Edie was born on June 19, 1929 in Coudersport the daughter of the late Oscar and Hannah (Haskins) Snyder.  She married Lewis L. Glassmire on January 22, 1949 in Coudersport.  They celebrated 42 years of marriage together until his passing on...

Feb 17, 2020

John F. “Jack” Fowler, 89, a lifetime resident of Austin, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020, at the Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Jack was born on August 4, 1930 in Costello, the son of the late Carl Hartson and Eva Mae (Buchholtz) Fowler.  He married the former Alma Grace Mahon on April 24, 1948 and they celebrated...

Feb 14, 2020

Emogene L. Houghtaling, 91, of Coudersport, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020, at UPMC – Cole, Coudersport.

Emogene was born on August 29, 1928 in Coudersport, the daughter of the late Theodore L. and Neva (Brady) Brewer.  She married John W. Houghtaling on September 27, 1947 in Olean and they celebrated 50 years of marriage until his...

Feb 8, 2020

Ruth Annis White, 72, of Roulette, passed away Saturday February 8, 2020 at her home. Born August 24, 1947 in Coudersport to Warren E. and Ann Violet (Bird) White, Ruth grew up and graduated from high school in the Coudersport area. She worked at Pure Carbon, worshipped at the Sweden Valley United Methodist Church, and enjoyed puzzles. Ruth is...

Jan 31, 2020

Andrew P. Hritz, III, 56 of  Coudersport, passed away Friday January 31, 2020 at the Sweeden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Andrew was born October 11, 1963, the son of the late Andrew P. Hritz, Jr. and Dolores E. (Eppley) Hritz.

There will be no visitation or services.

The family has entrusted the Thomas E....

Jan 30, 2020

Barbara Scott Fickinger, 85, of Coudersport, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020, at her home.

Barbara was born on September 7, 1934 in Coudersport the daughter of the late Kenneth and Clara (Drabert) Scott.  She married Thomas E. Fickinger on August 16, 1958 at the Park United Methodist Church, Coudersport.  They celebrated 47 years of marriage together...

Jan 27, 2020

Lois Irene (Hall) Fitzgerald, 86, of Coudersport, formerly of Perrysville, OH, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020, at UPMC Cole Long Term Care Facility, Coudersport.

Lois was born on February 23, 1933 in Aliquippa, PA the daughter of the late Ephraim W. and Evelyn (Pence) Hall.  She married John L. Fitzgerald on July 20, 1951 in Decatur,...

Jan 24, 2020

James Earl Balling, Sr. 80 of Coudersport, passed away Friday January 24, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. He was born November 10, 1939 to Frederick and Bert (Eggert) Balling in Santa Fe, NM. At an early age he connected with the Christian Brothers and their emphasis on education had a lasting impact on James. He himself...

Jan 19, 2020

Kathryn Ellen Goers, 93, of Sebring, FL, summer resident of Colesburg, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020, at her home in Sebring.

Kathryn was born on October 26, 1926 in Turbot Township, PA the daughter of the late John and Maude (Butler) Ahearn.  She married the late Donald Johnson on June 1, 1946 and they celebrated 51...

Jan 12, 2020

Bonnabell J. Reed (Bonnie C. Reed) 97 of Coudersport passed away Sunday January 12, 2020 at Sweden Valley Manor.

Born March 8, 1922 to Glenn H. and Lida A. (Roberts) Corey in Coudersport, PA.

She was a graduate of Coudersport High School’s class of 1940.  Bonnie attended Bradford’s School of Nursing and worked in Coudersport...

Jan 12, 2020

David L Plotts, 79 of Coudersport, passed away Sunday January 12, 2020 at UPMC Cole in Coudersport. Born November 11, 1940 to Walter and Pearl (Uhl) Plotts in Coudersport, David graduated from Coudersport High School and in 1959 joined the US Navy. On June 23, 1962 he married Darla Covell, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. David...

Jan 8, 2020

James R. Foster, 72, of Coudersport, passed, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at his residence.

Jim was born on September 7, 1947 in Trenton, NJ, the son of the late Walter and Mary (Shinn) Foster.   He married the former Beth E. Nannen, on May 12, 1980 who preceded him in death.

Jim was a veteran of...

Dec 1, 2019

Kathleen M. Witherow, 71, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.

Kathleen was born on April 11, 1948 in Olean. NY, the daughter of the late John and Phyllis (Simpson) Brook.   She was the wife of the lateWilliam Briggs who preceded her in death on May 15, 1979.

At Kathleen’s wishes,...

Nov 29, 2019

Frisco W. Short, 90, of Coudersport passed away Friday November 29, 2019 at Sweden Valley Manor.

Born November 12, 1929 to Mark and Eloise (Harding) Short in Afton, OK, Frisco entered the US Army in 1952 and served for 25 years earning the rank of Colonel.

Mr. Short was active in the churches where he...

Nov 19, 2019

Marjorie Ferguson Green, 100, of Coudersport, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at her home.

Marjorie was known to her family and friends as Marge or Margie.  She was born on September 24, 1919 in Parnassus, PA, the daughter of the late John and Jessie (Simpson) Ferguson.  She married Daniel C. Green, Sr. in 1944 and he...

Oct 29, 2019

Kathryn Sue Schroll, 80, of Austin, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at her residence.

Kathryn was born on April 10, 1939 in Syracuse, KS, the daughter of the late A. Keith and Virginia (Winship) Schroll.

Kathryn was a factory worker for Sylvania and Emporium Specialties, Co.  She was a member of the Syracuse United...

Oct 23, 2019

Carolyn J. DeLong, 54, of Coudersport, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at her residence.

She was born on January 5, 1965 in Olean, NY the daughter of the late Kenneth and Althea (Jones) Appleby.

Carolyn was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School.  She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, had a...

Oct 21, 2019

Francis J. Sylawa, 87, of Austin, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Francis was born on November 28, 1931 in Conshohocken, the son of the late John and Bertha (Prusinowski) Sylawa.   He married the former Mildred L. Ignatovich, on June 3, 1973 and they had celebrated 39 years of marriage until her...

Oct 18, 2019

Patricia L. Wilhelm, 69, of Coudersport, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

She was born on June 30, 1950 in Ravenna, OH, the daughter of the late Paul and Grace (Smith) Ringwalt.  She married Robert Joseph Wilhelm, who survives, in 1970 and they have celebrated 49 years of marriage.

She was...