Obituaries

May 9, 2018

Birdella Grant (Ridlon) Haskins, 95, a long-time resident of Coudersport, passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. She married Howard B. Haskins in Coudersport on May 25, 1946, they shared 55 years of marriage together prior to his death in 2002. She was born on April 8, 1923 in North Stratford, New Hampshire, the daughter of...

Mar 31, 2018

Joshua Mark Himes, 39, of Cherry Springs Road, Coudersport, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at his residence.

Josh was born on March 8, 1979 in Dubois, the son of the late Marlene (Himes) Gaberseck.

Josh was a graduate of Northern Potter High School, Class of 1998. He was a maintenance worker at Olga Gallery,...

Mar 27, 2018

Bradley James Hart, 64, of Lanniger Creek Road, Roulette, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Brad was born on August 5, 1953 in St. Mary’s, the son of the late Thomas Leslie and Augusta (Connor) Hart.

Brad was a graduate of Bradford High School, Class of 1972. He worked for Dresser...

Mar 17, 2018

Thomas E. Nichols, Sr., 76, of North Hollow Road, Coudersport, formerly of Tonawanda, NY, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at UPMC Hamot, Erie.

Tom was born on June 28, 1941 in Bath, NY, the son of the late Ervin and Iona (Young) Nichols.

Tom worked for the Town of North Tonawanda, NY as a...

Mar 14, 2018

Leo C. Robbins, Jr., 86, of Coudersport, passed away on March 14, 2018 at Sweden Valley Manor in Coudersport. He was born on December 6, 1931 in Hornell, New York, the son of Leo C. Robbins Sr. and Margaret Howe Robbins.  On May 21, 1955, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Coudersport, he married Gayle Benson who predeceased him...

Mar 10, 2018

Walter Edward “Ed” Potter, 76, of Potter Game Club Road, Coudersport, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 at UPMC Hamot, Erie.

Ed was born on September 24, 1941 in Coudersport, the son of the late J. Erwin and Cloma (Jestes) Potter.  He married Marjorie Rebecca “Becky” Miller, she preceded him in death on November 26, 2014.

Jan 31, 2018

Samuel L. Hickerson, 75 of Austin, PA, died January 31, 2018 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA.

Born December 18, 1942 in Patterson, NJ he was the son of Samuel and Eleanor Hickerson.

Samuel is survived by his wife Bernadine of Austin; PA, sons, Samuel L. Hickerson, Jr. of FL., Theodore Hickerson, of Austin, PA;...

Jan 29, 2018

Fordyce Allen 'Al' Reese, Jr. Fordyce Allen 'Al' Reese, Jr., age 44, of Coudersport, PA passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Allen was born on March 9, 1973 in Coudersport, the youngest child of Fordyce 'Al' and Rosemarie Grietl Reese, Sr. He shared his love of the Pittsburgh Steelers and...

Dec 30, 2017

Vernice “Bunny” Bertron of Sweden Valley Manor passed away Saturday December 30 at Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport, PA.  She was born to Chester and Ethel (Pelchy) Haynes in Keating Summit, PA.   On April 22, 1955 she married Francis Bertron, who preceded her in death.

She worked for Sylvania in Emporium early in life, and always enjoyed...

Dec 22, 2017

Dana Arlene Gooch Kenyon

December 2, 1926 - December 22, 2017

Dana Arlene Gooch Kenyon, 91, passed away at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, PA, on Friday, December 22, 2017. Daughter of C. Jay and H. Beryl Arnett Gooch, she was born on Ford Hill, Allegany Township, and graduated from Coudersport High School in 1944. She...

Dec 18, 2017

Dale R. Abbott, Sr., 77, of Coudersport, PA passed away Monday, December 18, 2017 at Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport.

He was born May 2, 1940 in Allentown, PA to the late Bertha J. Abbott. On December 10, 1984 he married Jane Hangen who preceded him in death.

Dale worked for many years...

Dec 10, 2017

Kathleen Janice Cool, 72, of Austin, PA, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 10, 2017. She was born on January 16, 1945 in St. Marys, PA, the daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Fetterman) Green.

Kathleen loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed watching football and NASCAR, especially the Pittsburgh...

Dec 9, 2017

Donna M. (Abbott) Long, 84, of Coudersport, PA died unexpectedly at her home Saturday, December 9, 2017.

Donna was born August 2, 1933 in Coudersport, she was the daughter of the late William B. and Flossie (Ostrander) Abbott. On November 3, 1973 she married Samuel W. Long, who preceded her in death March 6, 2009.

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Dec 1, 2017

William A. Logue, 58 of Port Allegany, passed away December 1, 2017 in his home surrounded by family and friends.

Bill was born October 4, 1959 in Wellsville, NY, the son of William H. and Florence (Cook) Logue.  He was married to Mindy (Hutton) Logue for 33 years.  A hard worker, Bill started working in a stone...

Nov 30, 2017

Douglas F. Collins, 84 of Genesee, PA passed away on Thursday November 30 at Cole Memorial in Coudersport.

He was born February 24, 1933 in Tazwell, VA to Edward and Ethel (Osborn) Collins, and worked as a truck driver, farmer and later as a driver for Human Services.

Doug is survived by his son, Douglas...

Nov 28, 2017

William “Bill” L. Erway, 72, of Coudersport, PA, died Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at his home .

Born May 2, 1945 in Wellsboro, PA, he was the son of Burdett and Majorie Woodard Erway.

Bill was a graduate of Coudersport High school. He worked for 33 years at Pure Carbon in Coudersport.

Bill...

Nov 8, 2017

Edward “Butch” C. Black, 47, of Galeton, PA passed away, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Sweden Valley Manor in Coudersport, PA.

Born September 24, 1970 in Coudersport, he was the son of Edward L. and Darla (Hallett) Black.

Butch was a graduate of Coudersport High School.  He was employed at Darrow Motors in...

Nov 4, 2017

James “Jim” Merle Heffner, 74, of Coudersport, PA died at his home , Saturday, November 4, 2017 after a prolonged illness. Jim was born on August 30, 1943 in St. Marys, PA, the son of Charles and Dorothy (Johnson) Heffner. He married his wife Kay Cyphert on June 8, 1968 and shared 49 years of marriage together....

Oct 28, 2017

Amy J. Law, 60, of Hebron Township, passed away October 28 at Cole Memorial Hospital.  Born August 14, 1957 to William and Lucille (Evans) Law in Pittsburgh, Amy grew up in the Pittsburgh area, but fell in love with rural north-central Pennsylvania.  She moved to Hebron Township 10 years ago.  She was an avid reader,...

Oct 21, 2017

Richard W. O’Brien, 88, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Sweden Valley Manor in Coudersport, PA. 10 days short of his 89th birthday. Born October 31, 1928 in West Haven, CT, Richard lived in Connecticut most of his life. He was the son of the late Stephen A. O’Brien, attorney and Edith MacDonald, his parents had divorced when...