Obituaries

Jan 27, 2025

Joseph “Joe” Duell, 67, of Knotts Island, NC, left us peacefully on January 27, 2025. He was a cherished son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, and friend, whose loyalty and thoughtful nature left an impact on all who knew him. Born on March 21, 1957, in Giessen, Germany, Joe was the son of Helga (Pitz) Duell and Judson R. Duell...

Jan 17, 2025

Larry Eugene Craley, 79, of Coudersport passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at his home.  He was born May 23, 1945, in York, PA, to Elwood C. and Dessie Mae (Duncan) Craley.  He graduated from Eastern High School in York, in the class of 1963.  He joined the US Army, and on October 31, 1968, he married Phyllis Ann...

Jan 4, 2025

June Aurelia King Buckler of Cary, North Carolina, formerly of Coudersport, PA, died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 89 on Saturday, January 4, 2025 after a three-year battle with congestive heart failure.

June was born on June 21, 1935, in Sante Fe, New Mexico to George and Marjorie King. She was the oldest of...

Dec 31, 2024

Gladys M. (Risinger) “Grandma Tootie” Ramsey, 93, of Shinglehouse, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at UPMC Cole, in Coudersport.  She was born November 14, 1931, in Indiana, PA to Charles Edgar and Anna Marie (Sundburg) Risinger.  She graduated from Hilewood High School, and then completed beauty school.  Glady was an accomplished beautician and owned Glady’s place, she also...

Nov 25, 2024

David E. Ross (1940-2024) of Pittsburgh, late of Mechanicsburg, cast off the restraints of his mortal body and triumphantly entered into the heavenly realms on November 25, 2024. Words cannot adequately express the impact he made on the world.  He lived several lifetime’s worth of career and personal experiences.  Truck driver, landscaper, Director of Child Welfare, Director of Planning...

Nov 21, 2024

Deborah L. Ryan, 76, of Coudersport, PA, was surrounded by love when she transitioned to eternal life on Thursday, November 21, at UPMC-Cole Memorial Hospital, after a heroic 6-year battle with Frontal Temporal Dementia.

Debbie was born September 3, 1948, in St. Marys, PA., to the late Patrick and Dorothy Lewis of Emporium, PA. She enjoyed childhood...

Nov 7, 2024

Mary L. (Butler) Chilson, 80, of Coudersport, passed away Thursday November 7, 2024, at home, surrounded by family.  She was born September 5, 1944, in Coudersport, to Glen and Verna Louise (McGibney) Butler.  She worked, at different times, for Adelphia, as a teacher’s aide for the Coudersport Area School District, and as an assistant manager for Rite Aid.  She...

Oct 31, 2024

Charles Lawrence Hoskins, 71, of Edison, NJ, passed away after a battle with cancer on October 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Charlie was born on September 30, 1953, to Charles and Mildred (Wood) Hoskins in Perth Amboy, NJ. A lifetime resident of Edison, NJ, Charlie loved coffee, fishing, music, the NY Giants and NY Mets,...

Oct 28, 2024

Russell S. Tubbs, 76, of Roulette, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at UPMC - Cole. He was born on February 6, 1948, the son of the late Robert Roy and Marie May (Galusha) Baker.

Russell worked many years for A& P Factory, Elmira, NY and more recently for Big M, Westfield.   He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling,...

Oct 11, 2024

Torben A. Martin, of Coudersport, passed away at birth, Friday, October 11, 2024, at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.  He was the son of Aaron M. Martin and Jessica L. (Gentzler) Ruppert.

Torben is survived by his paternal grandparents, Timothy and Kathy Martin of Coudersport; maternal grandparents, Michael Garrett and Shelia Gentzler of York; brothers: Kenneth Ruppert IV, Riley Ruppert,...

Oct 4, 2024

Daniel J. Cowburn, 56, of Coudersport, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at Olean General Hospital. Dan was born on June 1, 1968, in Wellsboro, the son of the late Katherine (Matteson) “Mimi” MacCartney and his father figure Richard “Poppy” Matteson.

Dan was a graduate of Coudersport High School and an Army veteran. He worked for many...

Oct 2, 2024

Roderick D. Corey, 67, of Coudersport, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, peacefully at his home. Known for his rugged exterior, but even more so for the kindness and compassion that lay beneath, Rod left an indelible mark on the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Rod was born on February 11, 1957,...

Sep 30, 2024

Carolyn F. Penrose, 56, of Coudersport, formerly of Easton, MD, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at her home.  She was born on January 30, 1968, in West Chester, the daughter of Cuma D. Mitten of Coudersport and David F. Penrose of Lewes, DE.

Carolyn was a graduate of Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, Class of 1986, she...

Sep 30, 2024

Tonya Lynn Schmerbeck, 62, of Coudersport, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at her home.  She was born on November 3, 1961, in Coudersport, the daughter of the late Murrel and Shirley (Sharp) Hurd.  Tonya married John R. Schmerbeck on November 5, 1988, and celebrated 32 years of marriage until his passing on October 26, 2021.

Tonya...

Sep 6, 2024

Karl L. Lang 91 passed away surrounded by his loving family Friday, September 6, 2024, at Charles Cole UPMC in Coudersport. He was born October 24, 1932, in St. Marys PA to John K. and Marie (Sorg) Lang. On August 18th, 1956, he married his beloved Patricia (Krug) Lang with whom he shared 68 years of marriage.

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Aug 28, 2024

Erik D. Williams, 29, of Coudersport, found rest in the arms of God on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Erik was born on October 8, 1994, in Philadelphia, the son of Damon M. Williams of Coudersport; and Un Yong Hong of Dover, DE.

Erik enjoyed dining out with family and friends, going...

Aug 24, 2024

Jackson J. “Jack” Taylor, 74, of Coudersport, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at UPMC – Cole, Coudersport.  Jack was born on August 17, 1950, the son of the late Earl I. Taylor and Flossie E. (Pilon) Nichols, of Coudersport.

Jack was a member of the Coudersport Seventh Day Adventist Church.  He also loved to fish...

Aug 14, 2024

Geraldine Crayton, 93, of Coudersport, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport, surrounded by family.  She was born on March 23, 1931, in Lemont Furnace, PA, the daughter of the late Carl Edison and Zelda Mae (Landman) Goodwin.  Geraldine married Gerald T. Crayton on July 15, 1960, and celebrated 54 years of marriage until his passing on...

Aug 12, 2024

Victor Glenn Kope, Jr., 54, of Coudersport, died Thursday, August 12, 2024, at home.

Victor was born on June 26, 1970, in Ft. Worth, TX the son of Victor Kope and the late Royce M. Kritzberger.  In addition to his father, Victor is survived by a daughter, Victoria Kope, a sister, Deborah Grantham, and his stepfather, G....

Aug 6, 2024

June Rose Bend, 73, of Coudersport, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.   June was born on June 19, 1951, in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Peter & Rita (Messick) Bend.

June is survived by sons: Joesph and Joshua Bend, daughters: Shannon Bend and Dawn Marie, a granddaughter,...