Obituaries

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...

Dec 26, 2022

Elizabeth Lillian Sallade, 89, Coudersport, passed away Monday December 26, 2022 at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport. She was born on August 23, 1933, daughter of the late Clayton and Wanda (Petrosewitz) Reed.  She married her high school sweetheart, Frederick William Sallade, on June 16, 1951 and they were married over 33 years until his passing on May 14, 1985.

...

Dec 3, 2022

Mildred Louise (Carey) Knowlton was born February 18, 1921, in Oil City, PA and passed peacefully on December 3, 2022. She was the daughter of T. Frank J. Carey and Mildred (Tracy) Carey. She grew up in Coudersport, PA and graduated from the Coudersport High School as the Valedictorian in 1939. Mildred worked at the Silk Mill during World War...

Nov 11, 2022

Donald Edward Gosnell, 84, of Farmville, VA, formerly of Coudersport, passed away Friday November 11, 2022 at the Clifton House in Amelia Courthouse, VA. He was born April 29, 1938 in Youngstown, OH to Kenneth and Mae (McDonald) Gosnell. He graduated from high school, and on June 6, 1959 he married Betty Ann Falk, with whom he shared 63...

Oct 25, 2022

Raymond Joseph Holmberg, 83, of Coudersport passed away Tuesday October 25, 2022 at UPMC Cole. He was born May 18, 1939 in Baltimore, MD to Paul W. and Bessie (Gauntner) Holmberg. Raymond worked many different jobs over the course of his life, and settled in the Coudersport area. He was a member of the St. Eulalia Catholic Church, and...

Sep 24, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Parrish, 93,  a resident of the Freeman House, Coudersport, passed away Saturday September 24, 2022 at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. She was born on November 24, 1928, in Lewiston, Maine the only child of the late Ernest Tilden and Eldora Marie (Duguay) Jackson.

She was a life member of the American Legion, Potter Post #192...

Sep 17, 2022

Pauline G. Snyder, 76, of Coudersport, went to be with her dear Lord September 17, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 6, 1946 in Coudersport, the daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy (Nolan) Bennett, Sr.

Pauline previously worked for Potter Pac, Roulette and New Midland, Coudersport.  She was a former member of the...

Sep 10, 2022

David Allen Long, 74, of Coudersport, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

David was born on July 15, 1948 in Coudersport, the son of the late Benjamin Leroy “Buster” and Lillian Dora (Brosch) Long.  On May 13, 1972, he married the former Ruth Ann Lent and they have celebrated...

Sep 5, 2022

Cynthia H. Fernstrom, 47, of Port Allegany, passed away September 5, 2022 at her home following an extended illness. She was born on November 13, 1974, in Warwick, RI, the daughter of the late Arthur and Elaine (Waterman) Fernstrom.

Cynthia loved the ocean, fishing, and horses and was family focused.  Left to cherish her memory are her...

Jul 27, 2022

James Brosius, 78, of Coudersport, formerly of Malvern, passed away Wednesday July 27, 2022 at UPMC Cole Care, Coudersport.

He was born December 4, 1943 in West Chester, the son of the late Lewis and Blanche Brosius.  James retired from Merck Sharpe Dohme, Hatfield, PA after 30 years of service as a mechanic.

James is...