Obituaries
Gary L. Chilson
Jun 11, 2017
Gary L. Chilson, 72, of Coudersport, PA passed away in his home on Sunday, June 11, 2017 after a lengthy illness.
At the request of Gary and his family there will be no visitation or services.
Arrangements held by Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 North East St., Coudersport, PA 16915
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Eva Robinson
May 26, 2017
Eva Irene Robinson, 94 of Coudersport passed away peacefully May 26, 2017 at Cole Memorial Hospital, following a lengthy illness. Born April 30, 1923 in Sunderlinville, PA to Frank and Viva Stiles Ruter, Eva grew up and lived her life in the Coudersport area. She married Earlist “Early” Robinson and with him raised her family in Coudersport. Eva was...
Kenneth W. Gee
Apr 11, 2017
Kenneth W. Gee II, 48 of Coudersport, PA passed away at his home Tuesday, April 11, 2017 with his family by his side.
Born May 15, 1968 in Coudersport , he was the son of Kenneth W. Gee and Sandra (Thomas) Gee Krous.
Kenny graduated from Coudersport High School in 1986. He had worked as...
Beatrice E, Scheetz
Mar 31, 2017
Beatrice E. Scheetz, 84, of Coudersport, passed away Friday March 31, 2017 at her residence.
On November 5, 1932, Beatrice was born to Christopher A. and Ella E. Miller Leuz, in Ivyland, PA. She worked various jobs in the South East, PA, North Jersey area and raised her children there. Beatrice enjoyed crocheting and was an Evangelical...
Hilda E. (Motz) Franklin
Mar 21, 2017
Hilda Emma Franklin, 89, a long-time resident of Coudersport, also having resided for several years in Montrose, died peacefully in her Coudersport home surrounded by her family, Tuesday, March 21, 2017.
She was born November 13, 1927, in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Carl and Maria “Lena” ( Hertenberger) Motz. On...
Lewis S. Eccher
Mar 4, 2017
Lewis Eccher of Coudersport, Pa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 4, 2017 at Charles Cole Memorial hospital. He was born on December 13, 1925 in Olean, NY. Shortly there after his family moved to Bucks county where they operated a family farm. Lewis and his brothers started one of the first Willys Jeep dealerships in...
Thomas R. Brander
Feb 27, 2017
Tom Brander, 52 of Germania, PA died Monday, February 27, 2017.
Born June 4, 1964 in Wilmington, DE to Jim and Isabelle Brander. He is survived by, Charlene, his wife of 32 years; son, Tom (Leanne) Brander, of Gaines, PA future granddaughter, Clara Brander, cousin, Kenneth (Linda) Knox, cousin, Linda Holveck, sister in-law, Sue Brander,...
Barbara A. Purdy
Feb 23, 2017
Barbara A. Purdy, 55, of Austin, PA passed away February 23, 2017 in Erie, PA at UPMC Hamot.
Born May 7, 1961 in Coudersport, PA she was the daughter of Robert and Betty Lindsley Coons.
Barbara was a graduate of Austin High School, Austin, PA. She had...
James A. Bruzzi, Jr.
Feb 18, 2017
James Arthur Bruzzi, Jr. James Arthur Bruzzi Jr., 42, of Coudersport, PA, passed away Saturday February 18, 2017 at the Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo NY. He was born July 19, 1974 in Coudersport a son of James A. and Patricia Ann Chase Bruzzi. He was a graduate of Port Allegheny High school and was an account manager...
Donald C. Simons
Feb 11, 2017
Donald C. Simons, 91, of Coudersport, PA, formerly of Wellsboro, PA passed away February 11, 2017 at Cole Memorial Hospital.
Born September 14, 1925 in Savonna, NY he was the son of George and Bessie Walker Simons. On November 5, 1960 he married Mary Vanetta Campbell Simons who survives.
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Janice L. Butchello
Feb 10, 2017
Janice L. Butchello, 82, of Coudersport, PA passed away February 10, 2017 at Cole Memorial Hospital.
Born November 24, 1934 in Roulette, PA she was the daughter of Walter and Mary Lyons Shalkowski.
Janice had worked at the Castle and Alcove restaurants in Olean, NY and the...
Edgar E. Tucker
Jan 23, 2017
Edgar E. “Sonny” Tucker passed from this life on Monday, January 23rd, 2017. His was a life well-lived, centered on a loving family, enriched by lifelong friendships, good neighbors, and a very strong connection to the place he called home.
Born September 9th, 1929 in Coudersport, he was the youngest child of Edgar...
James F. Hendricks
Jan 20, 2017
James Franklin Hendricks, 81, passed away January 20, 2017 at Sweden Valley Manor.
Born January 29, 1935 in Allentown, he was the son of Elmer and Mary Swank Hendricks.
Jim worked with his father for many years in a family-owned business, Hendricks Displays, as a screen process printer. After the business was sold, he worked...
Mayfred H. Russell
Jan 16, 2017
Mayfred H. Russell, 89, of Coudersport, PA passed away January 16, 2017 at Cole Memorial Hospital.
Born June 15, 1927 in Genesee, PA she was the daughter of Orrin and Maude Dildine Hackett.
On November 24, 1946 in Coudersport, she married Reuben F. “Junior” Russell who preceded her in death July 22, 2002....
Donald F. Reedy
Jan 14, 2017
Donald F. Reedy, 81 of Coudersport, PA passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Cole Memorial Hospital.
Born May 17, 1935 in Martinez, CA he was the son of Grover and Alice Hye Reedy.
He had been married to his wife the former Shirley Elliott Reedy for 56 years.
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Alma C. (Crane) Walaski
Dec 30, 2016
Alma C. Walaski, 88, of Coudersport, PA passed away Friday, December 30, 2016 at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
She was born May 9, 1928 in Renovo, PA , daughter of Donald and Marcella Cole Crane. She married Steven K. Walaski, March 17, 1970 and he passed away April 27, 1996.
Alma...
Doris (Mall) Leffler
Dec 12, 2016
On Monday December 12, 2016 at 1 a.m., Doris M. Leffler (age 97) of 404 S. Main St. Coudersport, Pa., went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Doris was born February 10, 1919 in Rochester New York to Henry and Maude (Neil) Mall who preceded her in passing to Heaven. Doris had no...
Adelaide T. (Teater) Gates
Dec 10, 2016
Adelaide (Addie) T. Gates, 94, of Coudersport, PA passed away at her home December 10, 2016 while surrounded by her family.
Born July 4, 1922 in Genesee, PA she was the daughter of Clifford L. and Ruth Bishop Teater.
On July 20, 1951 in Genesee, PA she married Edwin Dwight Gates who preceded...
Beverly June (Freeman) Baker
Dec 8, 2016
Beverly (Bev) Baker, 85 of Coudersport, PA passed away December 8, 2016 at Sweden Valley Manor. Bev was born in Blossburg, PA on March 2, 1931, the daughter of Basil A. Freeman and Katherine Procto Kolodeg Freeman. On April 12, 1952 she married Charles Frederick Baker in the Methodist Church in Coudersport. Bev was a graduate of Coudersport High...
Francis A. Bertron
Nov 20, 2016
Francis A. Bertron, 90, of Coudersport, PA passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Sweden Valley Manor.
Born October 1, 1926 in Bradford, PA, he was the son of Frank W. and Grace Toombs Bertron. He married Vernice Haynes who survives.
Francis served in the U. S. Navy during W W...
