Obituaries

Oct 8, 2019

Richard L. Lepold, 50, of Eldred, formerly of Coudersport, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at UPMC – Cole, Coudersport.

Richard was born on October 17, 1968 in Coudersport, the son of the late Richard Lepold and Bea (Bova) Blow.   He was married to the former Debbie Tubbs, who survives.

Richard worked in the...

Oct 2, 2019

Jerome “Jerry” F. Dubots, 67, of Coudersport, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at his home. Born September 8, 1952, to George and Helen (Pekarski) Dubots, Sr. in Coudersport, Jerry grew up in Coudersport, and graduated from Coudersport High School. He worked at Pure Carbon, and then at his own business, Jerry’s Meat Processing, where he gained a reputation...

Sep 19, 2019

Katharine C. “Kathy” Wentzel, 75, of Coudersport, formerly of Delaware County, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 at her home after an extended battle with cancer. Kathy was born on January 23, 1944 in Chester, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Alexander) Cliff. She married Wayne L. Wentzel, who survives, on November 6, 1993 and they have...

Sep 18, 2019

Theresa A. Viele, 64, of Coudersport passed away Wednesday September 18 at UPMC Cole.  She was born February 18, 1955 to Samuel and Josephine (Botera) Festa in Port Allegany.  She had worked for Trippy Foods in Buffalo as a coupon sorter.  Theresa was Catholic and enjoyed playing BINGO, making crafts and watching TV.

Theresa is survived by...

Sep 14, 2019

Laverna J. Cooney, 87, of Austin, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at her home.

Laverna was born on December 11, 1931 in Wharton Twp., the daughter of the late Dewey Z. and Leola (Brooks) Peters.  She married Robert W. Cooney and celebrated 37 years together until his passing on January 7, 1999.

Laverna graduated...

Sep 12, 2019

Janet A. Taylor

“Loving wife, mother, (great) grandmother, daughter & sister.”

Janet A. Taylor, 78, of Coudersport, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 12, 2019.

Born March 3, 1941 in Galeton, to the late Lester J. & Virginia M. (Knickerbocker) Burrous.

She married the love of her life in...

Sep 6, 2019

Patrick J. Hogan, 66 of Coudersport, PA passed away early Friday September 6, 2019 at Cole Memorial Hospital. Born September 15, 1952 in Niagara Falls, NY, to John Vincent and Patricia (McKinnon) Hogan. On January 8, 1982, he married Barbara A. Scheel. He was a sales manager for Adelphia, and worked at Morgan AM&T. Patrick was a member of...

Sep 1, 2019

Dorothy M. Weder, 107, of Coopersburg, Bucks County, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Valley Manor Health & Rehab Center, Coopersburg.

Dorothy was born on June 14, 1912 in New Hampshire, the daughter of the late William F. and Edna (Nightlinger) Holland.  She married William Weder who preceded her in death in 1954.

Dorothy...

Aug 24, 2019

Lois S. Rooney, 79, of Austin, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.

Lois was born on March 7, 1940 in Coudersport, the daughter of the late George Washington and Lois (Purdy) McGuire.

Lois graduated from Renovo High School and worked for 15+ years as a secretary for Emporium Specialties...

Aug 16, 2019

Clark M. Lerch, 89, of Austin, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 at UPMC-Hamot, Erie.

Clark was born on October 1, 1929 in Cowanshannock, PA, the son of the late Lester Lee and Pearl (Schoonover) Lerch.  He married the former Vella E. Carr on July 18, 1952 and celebrated 63 years of marriage until her passing October...

Aug 11, 2019

John R. Owens, 72, of Costello, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at his residence.

John was born on February 27, 1947 in Coudersport, the son of the late Lewis & Erma (Berglund) Owens.   He married the former Denise Butler, who survives, on May 15, 2004, in Costello, and they have celebrated 15 beautiful years of marriage....

Aug 5, 2019

Kathryn M. Mooney, 94, of Wharton, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019 at her residence.

Kathryn was born on March 9, 1925, in Warwick, PA, the daughter of the late Wilmer M. and Ethel M. (Lloyd) Mauger.  On July 11, 1958 she married William Samuel Mooney and they celebrated 56 years of marriage together until his passing...

Aug 3, 2019

William Delos Fish, III, 70, of Coudersport, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Darway Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Forksville, PA.

William was born on October 27, 1948 in Coudersport, the son of the late William Delos Fish, Jr. and Jill (Carlson) Fish.   He married the former Gail Nordquist on June 14, 1969, in Galeton, and they...

Jul 12, 2019

Edwin I. Corey, 95, of Sweden Valley, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Ed was born on August 8, 1923 in Coudersport, the son of the late Glenn H. & Lida  Amelia (Roberts) Corey.  He married the former Lois Chilson on January 21, 1945 and celebrated 63+ years of marriage until her...

Jun 23, 2019

Glory A. Johns, 67, of Coudersport, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at UPMC – Cole, Coudersport.

Glory was born on January 28, 1952, in Columbia, PA, the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Frank) Winters.  On December 12, 1970 she married, James D. Johns, who survives, and they have celebrated 48 years of marriage together....

Jun 4, 2019

Randi H. Lawrence, 70, of Coudersport, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019.

Randi was born on April 11, 1949 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Dorothy (Outman) Murdock and her husband, Jack Murdock, of Knoxville, PA.  Randi shared the last 30 years with her life partner, Laurie Shear.

Randi was a graduate...

May 31, 2019

Marjorie A. Eckert, age 82 of Bridgeville, DE, formerly of Austin, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 31, 2019 at Christiana Care Hospital in Christiana, DE. She was born on March 19, 1937 in Sinnemahoning, PA, daughter of the late Oliver James and Julia Marie (Dexter) Huling. Margie graduated from Austin High School Class of 1955. Following graduation,...

May 17, 2019

Lorraine J. (Mitchell) Russell, 91, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, after a brief illness on Friday, May 17, 2019. She celebrated 56 years of marriage with the late Dale “Bill” W. Russell, who preceded her in death in 2003. She was born on December 25, 1927, in Coudersport, the daughter...

Apr 17, 2019

Shane David Wilson, 47, of Coudersport, passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at his residence.

Shane was born on November 7, 1971 in Sellersville, the son of Bruce D. and Ruth Ann (Hedrick) Wilson of Coudersport.

Shane was a Coudersport High School graduate, class of 1990 where he met his mentor, Earl Brown.  Shane...

Apr 14, 2019

Golda J. McCracken, 94, of Portersville, died Friday, April 12, 2019 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries of the Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot, PA.

Golda was born on March 7, 1925, in Ulysses, the daughter of the late Harry and Eleanor (Mitchell) Woodcock.  She was the wife of Arnold McCracken, who preceded her in death on July 11, 2001....