Obituaries

Sep 17, 2023

Helga Duell, 87, of Knotts Island, NC, formerly of Coudersport, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 17, 2023, with her son by her side. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Helga was known by many as “Oma” and her heartfelt laugh and contagious smile will be remembered by all who knew her....

Sep 12, 2023

Jack Halloran passed away on September 12, 2023 at the age of 82. He was born on July 21, 1941 in Coudersport, PA, to Virginia (Mitchell) and Howard Halloran. He excelled as an athlete at Coudersport High School. He graduated from Mansfield University in 1963 and embarked on a career in education. Jack taught high school in Ulysses, PA,...

Sep 9, 2023

Janelle Amanda Boone was born to Rod and Lora Boone on December 16, 1959, in Deming, New Mexico.  The family lived in Texas from 1960 to 1965, first in Fort Stockton, then El Paso.  In 1965 they lived in Mesquite, New Mexico, in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1966, then back to Texas, Houston and Austin this time, from 1967...

Sep 4, 2023

Leroy E. Moser, 81, of Coudersport, formerly of Boyertown, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at his home.  Leroy was born on July 24, 1942, in Boyertown, the son of the late Monroe K. and Catherine E. (Keller) Moser.  Leroy married the former Pamela J. Harding on December 12, 2012.

Leroy was a second-generation self-employed logger, working...

Aug 16, 2023

Judson R. Duell, II, 82, of Knotts Island, NC, formerly of Coudersport, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 16, 2023. He was a wise and generous man, a caring father and grandfather, and the most devoted and loving husband.

Judson was born on December 18,1940, in Coudersport, PA, and was the son of Judson and Mary...

Aug 11, 2023

Robert Leo “The Godfather” Teuscher, 75, of Coudersport, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at UPMC – Cole, Coudersport.  Bob was born on October 24, 1947, in Coudersport, the son of the late Leo and Florence (Slingerland) Teuscher.

Bob graduated from Port Allegany High School, and an Army veteran, serving in Vietnam.  He was a self-employed...

Aug 8, 2023

Patrick G. Ceslik, 52, of Coudersport, formerly of West Haven, CT, passed away on August 8, 2023, at UPMC - Cole, Coudersport. Patrick was born on January 14, 1971, in Milford, CT, the son of the late Gene Ceslik and Marilyn (Mitchell) Ceslik of West Haven, CT. Patrick married his longtime girlfriend Traci (Benevento) Ceslik this past Saturday, August...

Jul 28, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Dewey Drexel Leonard of Port Allegany, Pennsylvania. He died at age 74 on July 28, 2023. Dewey is survived by his wife, Lynne who he married on April 3rd, 1976. He is also survived by his siblings Curtis, Kimberly and Greg. Dewey was predeceased by his parents Drexel and Lily and...

Jul 28, 2023

Maribelle M. Dunn, 90, of Coudersport, passed away on July 28, 2023, at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. She was born on September 14, 1932, in Farmers Valley, the daughter of the late John and Neva (Kemp) Tanner.  Maribelle married Gary E. Dunn on May 1, 1951, and they celebrated 56 years of marriage, until his passing on May 20,...

Jul 26, 2023

Richard Joseph “D.D.” Darrin, 75, of Coudersport, passed away on July 26, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.   Dick was born on August 1, 1947, in Coudersport, the son of the late Elwood “Cy” and Beverly “Eloise” (Lowe) Darrin.  He married the former Valerie M. Karhan on July 2, 2006, and has celebrated 17 years of...

Jul 21, 2023

Anthony “Tony” E. Pierotti, 73, of Coudersport, passed away on July 21, 2023, at UPMC – Cole, Coudersport.  Tony was born on January 29, 1950, in Jersey City, NJ, the son of the late John Pierotti who died when Tony was 14 years old, and Angielina (Favorito) Pierotti who died when Tony was 18 years old.  Tony has shared...

Jul 12, 2023

Robert Joseph Wilhelm, 77, of Coudersport, passed away on July 12, 2023, at his home.  Robert was born on February 1, 1946, in New London, OH, the son of the late Milton and Helen (Wideman) Wilhelm.  He was the husband of the former Patricia Lee Ringwalt who preceded him in death on October 18, 2019.

Robert was...

Jun 19, 2023

Mary S. Mensch, 75, of Coudersport, formerly of Marienville, passed away on June 19, 2023, at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. She was born on August 12, 1947, in Kane, the daughter of the late Roy A. and Mary S. (Songer) Mensch.

Mary worked as a secretary for PENNDOT in Harrisburg.  She was of the Catholic faith and...

Jun 15, 2023

Michael W. Lancaster, 69, of Austin, passed away Thursday June 15, 2023 at UPMC Cole. He was born September 2, 1953 in Lancaster, PA to Clarence Eugene and Eleanor Grace (Jenkins) Lancaster. He went to school in Elizabethtown and afterwards went to work in construction. Michael loved building things, and was full of ideas about new things to build...

May 31, 2023

Theresa (Juliano) Bruzzi, 97, of Coudersport passed away May 31, 2023 at Sweden Valley Manor. She was born June 20, 1925 in Warren, PA to August and Angela (Mancuso) Juliano. She graduated from Warren High School in 1942 and on October 11, 1947, she married Frank A. Bruzzi, who had served with Theresa's brother August, in the USMC during...

May 28, 2023

Caroline J. Easton, 86, of Coudersport, passed away on May 28, 2023, at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. She was born on January 10, 1937, in Coudersport, the daughter of the late John and Angeline (Mohar) Gaberseck. On May 10, 1958, she married Edward L. Easton, and celebrated 54 years of marriage until his passing on December 9, 2012.

May 23, 2023

Shirley M. Anderson, 97, of Coudersport, passed away on May 23, 2023 at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. She was born on December 20, 1925, in Jamestown, NY, the daughter of the late Thurston David Oliver and Margaret (Youngquist) Melquist. On March 21, 1946, she married Leon E. Anderson in South Pasadena, CA and celebrated 53 years of marriage until...

May 9, 2023

Ethel Eva (Hargrave) Sipes, 100, formerly of Coudersport, PA., finished her earthly journey on May 9, 2023 at Elk Haven Nursing Home in St Marys, PA. Ethel was a “firecracker” and blazed her way into the world on July 4, 1922 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was the only daughter to Guy and Pearl (Smith) Hargrave, and the only...

Apr 21, 2023

Gene A. Rees, 75, formerly of Punxsutawney, passed away at home in Coudersport Friday April 21, 2023. He was born April 23, 1947 in Coudersport, to Donald and Glendolyn (Hartwell) Rees, and had been a resident of Punxsutawney for better than 40 years prior to coming back to Coudersport. He built a business for himself as an upholsterer and...

Mar 23, 2023

Kenneth L. Schoonover, 64, of Coudersport, passed away early Thursday March 23, 2023, at Sweden Valley Manor. He was born July 17, 1958, in Wellsboro to Amon and Sandra (Goodreau) Schoonover. He graduated from high school and worked on local farms and as a pressman in local printing companies. Ken was well-liked and a good friend. He was a...