Obituaries

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....

Mar 9, 2019

Robert L. (Smitty) Smith, 81, a lifelong Coudersport resident and an active, visible supporter of the community, died Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Sweden Valley Manor after a long illness.

He touched countless lives through the decades as a business operator, Rotarian, singer and theatrical performer, radio announcer, music lover and a dedicated supporter of Coudersport High...

Feb 5, 2019

Joan Elaine Appleby, 86, of Coudersport, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at home.

Joan was born on August 18, 1932, in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Allen and Viola (Miller) Rickert. In 1952 she married her high school sweetheart, Charles Robert “Chuck” Appleby and they celebrated 58 years of marriage together until his passing on...

Feb 3, 2019

Lloyd L.  Smith, 83, of Coudersport, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Lloyd was born on August 1, 1935 in Coudersport, the son of the late Carson and Zella (Stiles) Smith.

Lloyd attended Coudersport High School was veteran of the Army where he learn to Cook.  He enjoyed his work...

Feb 1, 2019

Maxine J. Shear, 102, a long-time resident of Coudersport, passed away at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport, Friday, February 1, 2019.

Maxine was born on November 8, 1916 in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of the late Laurent D. and Marie G. (Kohler) Johnston.  She was the wife of the late Thomas R. Shear II, who preceded her in death in...

Jan 28, 2019

Thomas E. Smith, Sr., 78, of Coudersport, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Tom was born on October 11, 1940 in Coudersport, the son of the late James A. and Lilly (Hanna) Smith.  On October 5, 1963 he married the former Sandra Smith and they have celebrated 55 years of marriage.

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Jan 23, 2019

Earl B. Seeley, 94, of Coudersport, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at his residence.

Earl was born on January 8, 1925 in Woodhull, NY, the son of the late Charles and Bertha (Allen) Seeley.   He married the former June Marie Miller on May 29, 1947, in Coudersport, and they celebrated 62 years of marriage until her...

Dec 20, 2018

Margaret M. Silconas, 94, of Dingman Run Road, Coudersport, passed away peacefully in her sleep after an extended illness, Thursday, December 20, 2018, at Absolut Care of Allegany, Allegany, NY.

She was born on August 14, 1924 in Franklin, NJ, the daughter of the late Paul and Eva Franek.  Margaret married John B.  Silconas who preceded her...

Nov 28, 2018

Lee Coates, 80, of Lodge Rd., Coudersport, died, Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at the Bath VA Medical Center, Bath, NY.

Lee was born on April 16, 1938 in Pecville the son of the late Alvin and Ruth (Ham) Coates.

Lee worked as an electrician for Jersey Central Power and served in the Army during the...

Nov 25, 2018

Ruth B. Dixon, 93, of Bradford, passed away peacefully, Sunday, November 25, 2018, at the Pavilion at Bradford Regional Medical Center.

At Ruth’s request there will be no visitation; a private burial will take place in Willow Dale Cemetery, Bradford at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home,...

Nov 12, 2018

Edwin H. Corey, 72, of Austin, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.

Ed was born on September 7, 1946 in Coudersport, the son of Edwin I. Corey of Coudersport and the late Lois (Chilson) Corey.  He married the former Mary Anne Barr on April 14, 1973 and celebrated 29 years of marriage until her...

Nov 12, 2018

Raymond L. Butler, Jr., 66, of Roulette, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 at his home after an extended illness.

Raymond was born on December 14, 1951 in Renovo, the son of the late Raymond L. and Arlene Carrie (Freeman) Butler.  He married the former Rhonda M. Huss on May 1, 1993, in Coudersport, and they have...

Oct 24, 2018

Dean D. Corey, 87, of Coudersport, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Dean was born on July 5, 1931 in Coudersport, the son of the late Glenn and Lida (Roberts) Corey. He was married to Jean L. (Simpier) Corey for 63 years until her passing October 9, 2017.

He was...

Oct 24, 2018

Victoria M. “Vicki” Frederick, 97, one of “The Ladies Of Coudersport”, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.

Vicki was born on May 4, 1921 in Austin, the daughter of the late John and Bridget (Dynda) Zawislak.  She was the wife of the late Stanley Kowalski and Jack Frederick.

She worked at...

Oct 18, 2018

Levia S. “Kitten” Crosby, 97, formerly of Odin, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018, at Sena-Kean Manor, Smethport.

Kitten was born on November 1, 1920 in Mayburg, the daughter of the late John and Levia (Stewart) MacMartin.  She was the wife of the late Robert C. Crosby who preceded her in death on September 13, 2009.

Oct 17, 2018

Walter Daniel “Dan” Kuhn, 60, of Roulette, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Dan was born on February 25, 1958 in Coudersport, the son of the late Walter and Shirley (Fourness) Kuhn.

He was a member of Wonderworks, participated in the Special Olympics and enjoyed books, games and going to the...

Oct 12, 2018

James H. Hosley, 75, of Coudersport, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018.

Jim was born on May 10, 1943 in Coudersport, the son of the late Lawrence and Rose Hosley.

Jim was a graduate of Coudersport High School and served his country in the Air Force.  He was the owner and operator of Hosleys Amusements...

Sep 30, 2018

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