Obituaries

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...

Mar 16, 2023

Edmund L. Chandler, 83, of Coudersport, passed away, Thursday, March 16, 2023 at UPMC – Cole, Coudersport.  Edmund was born January 25, 1940, in Philadelphia, the son of the late Gilbert and Catherine (Lyons) Chandler.

Edmund worked for Otis and American Elevator constructing elevators.  He was a member of the I.U.E.C. Local 5, and the N.R.A.  Edmund...

Mar 9, 2023

Lorraine Ann Minor, of Coudersport, went home to be with the Lord on March 9, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Lorraine Ann Moore was born on May 13, 1926, in Bethpage, New York, to Ellsworth and Florence Moore. She was one of seven children. On September 21, 1947, she married the love of her life David Minor....

Feb 27, 2023

Thomas M. Todd, of Coudersport, passed away on February 27, 2023 at the age of 43.

He was a 1998 graduate of Coudersport High School. During high school, he participated in wrestling and the VoTech program. After his high school years, Thomas obtained a certificate in small engine repair at the Hiram G. Andrews Center in Johnstown,...

Feb 19, 2023

Dana J. Stevens, 51, of Coudersport passed away February 19, 2023, at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.

Dana was born on November 22,1971 in Coudersport. He was the son of Marilyn (Zamberlan) Plivelic of Austin and the late Russell D. Stevens. Dana married his long-time companion, the former Timecka Dubots on May 21, 2022.

Dana was a graduate...

Feb 12, 2023

Dorothy L. “Dot” Holsopple, 82, a lifelong resident of Austin, went to be with the Lord, February 12, 2023, with her family by her side. Dorothy was born July 14, 1940, the daughter of the late George and Alvina (Kornaski) Lininger.

Dorothy was a graduate of Austin Area high School, Class of 1958.  Soon after graduation she...

Feb 8, 2023

Dorothy M. Wennin, 93, of Coudersport passed away at UPMC Susquehanna in Williamsport Wednesday February 8, 2023. She was born May 21, 1929 in Keating, PA, and graduated from high school in Renovo, PA. Early in her life Dorothy worked for Sylvania, and later she worked for Green Thumb , and Futures, and then she worked with the Cancer...

Feb 2, 2023

Dean J. Predmore, 50, of Coudersport, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, surrounded by family and friends.

Dean was born on November 20, 1972, in Coudersport the son of the late Gary Predmore and Carol (Shalkowski) Predmore of Coudersport.  He married the former Laura L. Knight on June 7, 1997 and they...

Jan 30, 2023

Beverly J. (Hoak) Mitchell, 96, of Coudersport and formerly of Roulette, passed away on January 30, 2023 at Sena Kean Nursing and Rehab., Smethport. Born on May 16, 1926, in Roulette, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Cutler) Hoak. On January 8, 1946, she married Lloyd E. Mitchell, who preceded her in death on July...

Jan 23, 2023

James G. “J” Grinnell, 76, of Coudersport, ran to the arms of his Savior, Monday, January 23, 2023 at his home.  J was born on September 2, 1946, in Batavia, NY, the son of the late Samuel and Betty (Ager) Grinnell. J is survived by his wife, Jean; his son Charles “Chip” (Rachel) Grinnell and his beloved grandchildren, Aida,...

Jan 16, 2023

Howard F. “Hooper” Bajor, 84, of Austin, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at his home.

Howard was born on March 7, 1938, in Glen Gardner, NJ the son of the late Felix and Elin (Gudmundson) Bajor.  February of 1961, he married the former Dorothy Hoagland and they celebrated 59 years of marriage until her passing on...

Jan 7, 2023

Migonette A. “Midge” Houghtaling, 67, of Coudersport, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, January 7, 2023 at UPMC – Cole.  She was born on May 16, 1955 in Saint Marys, the daughter of the late Frederick “Boots” and Loretta (Hixon) Forsythe. Midge married Timothy E. Houghtaling on December 29, 1990 and recently celebrated their 32 wedding anniversary.

Midge was...