Obituaries

Jan 25, 2022

James Michael Liller, Sr., 38, of Coudersport, died suddenly Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at UPMC – Cole, Coudersport.

James was born on November 29, 1983 in Corning, NY, the son of the late Stanley J. Liller, Jr. and Elizabeth (Waltz) Liller of Wellsville.  On April 16, 2005, he married the former Tracy L. Fry and they have...

Jan 23, 2022

JoAnne Predmore Freeman, 85, of Coudersport, died Sunday, January 23, 2022 at UPMC Cole Memorial with family at her side.

JoAnne was born on November 3, 1936, in Coudersport, PA, the daughter of the late Edward M Gillon and Greta (Taubert) Gillon. On October 12, 2002 she married the Milton S Freeman former at St. Paul’s Lutheran...

Jan 2, 2022

Byron R. McCleary, 67, of Coudersport, died Sunday, January 2, 2022 at UPMC – Cole, Coudersport.

Byron was born on June 20, 1954 in Warren, OH, the son of the late Richard R. and Carol Ann (Carson) McCleary.  On October 18, 2003, he married the former Anne Constantine and they have celebrated 18 years of marriage.

Dec 27, 2021

Crystal H. Leschner, 38, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Coudersport, passed away Monday December 27, 2021, at her home.

Crystal was born on April 9, 1983 in Coudersport, the daughter of Gary Leschner of Port Allegany, Pa and Deborah Duca of Savannah, Ga along with her step parents Judy Leschner of Port Allegany, Pa and Drexel Connelly of...

Dec 13, 2021

"In Heaven, I believe, walleyes caught are record breaking; all 3's are swishes; the Celtics never lose; and fishing programs are commercial free."

On December 13, 2021, Robert "Bob" Tingley took his final breath on earth and made his way to Heaven. The Dad, Husband, Grandpa, Father-in-law, and Coach - there will never be another like him....

Dec 13, 2021

Clifford H. Warner, Jr., 77, of Bradford, died Monday, December 13, 2021 at his home.

Clifford was born on May 24, 1944 in Bradford the son of the late Clifford and Marion (Zeedar) Warner.  He was the husband of Patricia (Dixon) Warner, who survives.

There will be no service or visitation.  The Family has entrusted...

Dec 10, 2021

Charlyle Baker of Coudersport, Pennsylvania passed away on Dec 10, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 9, 2021

Edwin Paul Wetzel, 93, of Coudersport, passed away peacefully, with family by his side, Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Sweden Valley Manor, after a brief illness. Mr. Wetzel was born September 3, 1928, in Coal Center, PA, the son of Christy Robert and Melda (Varney) Wetzel. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps at...

Dec 8, 2021

Linda Stuckey Billyard, 65, of Dubois, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on December 8, 2021.

Linda was born February 9, 1956 in Wellsville, NY to Max Stuckey Sr. and Genevieve (Eaton) Stuckey.  She grew up in Roulette, PA, attended Port Allegany Jr/Sr High School with the class of 1974, joined the Roulette Alumni, and attended UPB.  Later...

Dec 8, 2021

Harvey L. Schwartzmeyer, Jr.

December 8, 2021; beloved husband of   Kathy L. (Andrzejewski) Schwartzmeyer; loving father of Harvey L. Schwartzmeyer, III, Jason M. (Megan) Schwartzmeyer, and Lindsay M. (Jake) Windsor; also survived by brothers, Michael (Jo) Schwartzmeyer, Paul Schwartzmeyer, a sister, Lynda (Michael) Miller, and six grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents, Harvey L. and Joan...

Dec 7, 2021

Katherine J. Kenyon, 67, of Coudersport, passed away Tuesday December 7, 2021, at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.

Katherine was born on November 25, 1954, in Port Allegany, the daughter of the late Eugene and Mary Ellen (McLaughlin) Lewis.  She married Kent L. Kenyon on June 25, 1988 and they have celebrated 33 years of marriage.

Katherine graduated...

Dec 5, 2021

Marie Rose Arrowood, 58, of Coudersport, died Sunday, December 5, 2021 at her home after an extended illnesses.

Marie was born on March 19, 1963, in Munich, Germany, the daughter of the late Fordyce A. Reese and Rosemarie (Grietl) Reese of Coudersport.

In addition to her loving mother, Marie is survived by her daughters, Heather...

Nov 27, 2021

Joseph G. Boden, 74 of Genesee died on the morning of Saturday Novemebr 27, 2021 at UPMC Cole. He was Born September 19, 1947 in Chester, PA to Joseph H. and Alice (Everett) Boden. He graduated from Coudersport High School, entered the Army and served his country in the Viet Nam War. On August 17, 1968 he married Wanda...

Nov 25, 2021

Connie S. Weidlich, 69, of Coudersport, formerly of Altoona, died Thursday, November 25, 2021 at the Sweden Valley Manor.

Connie was born on October 15, 1952 in Altoona the daughter of Raymond and Helen (Baer) Long.

There will be no service or visitation.  The Family has entrusted the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home with his...

Nov 23, 2021

Mary E. Morgan: Mary is from Coudersport, PA and entered the Home of the Lord at peace on November 23, 2021, age 99, with family at her side. She resided at Orchard Hills, Dove West in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Mary was born on August 1, 1922 in Odin, PA to the late Guy and Florence Crosby. Mary was raised...

Nov 23, 2021

Judith J. Burkhardt, 78, of Coudersport, passed away Tuesday November 23, 2021 , at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.

Judy was born on January 10, 1943, Philadelphia the daughter of the late F. Herman and Genevieve (Anderson) Kummerlen.  She married John Barry Burkhardt on November 25, 1966 and they have celebrated 53 years of marriage until his passing on July...

Nov 21, 2021

Janara J. Hoppock, 44, of Ulysses, PA formerly of Easton, PA entered Heaven’s gates on November 21, 2021 following an illness.

Janara was born on May 28, 1977 in Easton, PA to the late John E Davis and Deborah (Piatt) Davis.

Jamara graduated from Northampton Community College with two degrees in Accounting and Business Administration....

Oct 28, 2021

Royce M. Kritzberger, 72, of Coudersport, died Thursday, October 28, 2021 at home.

Royce was born on Jan. 14, 1949 in Oklahoma City, OK the daughter of the late Ernest & Mary Jo (Lightfoot) Black. She was the wife of G. Conrad Kritzberger, who survives.

There will be no service or visitation.  The Family has...

Oct 26, 2021

Nila Ann Perez, 67, of Austin, died Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at UPMC – Hamot, Erie.

Nila was born on Jan. 17, 1954 in Lackawanna, NY.

A memorial service will be held Friday, November 5, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Austin United Methodist Church, 26 Turner St., Austin, with Rev. Todd Lamer, officiating.

Oct 26, 2021

John Richard Schmerbeck, 78, of Coudersport, formerly of Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania, died Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at his home in Coudersport, Pennsylvania.

John was born on July 3, 1943 in Sydney, Australia the son of the late John R. and Joan (Attridge) Schmerbeck. He was the eldest of eight siblings and of the Catholic faith.  On November 5,...