Obituaries

Jul 25, 2022

Lifelong Coudersport resident Lynn Carol Slamecka, age 70, died suddenly and peacefully at her home this week.  Born in Coudersport Memorial Hospital on February 22, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Frank Slamecka and Mary B. (Hiram) Slamecka. Lynn graduated from Coudersport Area High School and worked at several restaurants in town before moving to her final...

Jul 7, 2022

Fredrick K. Forsythe, age 70, of Coudersport, PA, passed away unexpectedly, on Thursday, July 7, 2022 following a boating accident in Westfield, NY.  He was born on February 25, 1952 in Saint Marys, PA, son of Frederick “Boots” and Loretta (Hixson) Forsythe.

On November 23, 1985, he married his wife, Darlene (Smith) Forsythe. Fredrick (also known as...

Jun 25, 2022

Marjorie “Gay” Gledhill , formerly of Austin, PA passed away at UPMC Cole Saturday June 25, 2022 after a long illness. She was 88 years. She was the daughter of Brantley G. Graham and Thelma Graham, born in Newport, Arkansas in 1934.

Left to cherish her memory are her children and their spouses, David and Donna Gledhill...

Jun 5, 2022

Dona D. Oviatt, 91, of Lewisburg PA, formerly of Coudersport, PA passed away June 5, 2022 at the Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg. She was born December 4, 1930 in Falls Creek, PA, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Doris (Love) Daugherty.  Dona married Morris W. Oviatt on June 20th 1953 and celebrated 54 years of marriage until...

Jun 1, 2022

John R. Robedee, 58, of Coudersport, died Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at his home.

John was born on October 23, 1963 in Long Island, NY the son of the late Richard and Mary (Narciso) Robedee.  He was the husband of Mandy L. (Pierce) Robedee, who survives.

John was a carpenter and a mechanic, he loved...

May 26, 2022

Raymond A. VanHorn, 80, of Austin passed away Thursday May 26, 2022 at the Bath VA Medical Center in Bath, NY. He was born July 20, 1941 in Olean, NY to Raymond W. and Grace E. (Burrows) VanHorn. After graduating high school, Raymond joined the US Navy, and made it his career. While serving in SanDiego, he married Janice...

May 13, 2022

Marion "Mark" Peet, 71, of Coudersport, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY, surrounded by his family. He was born February 8, 1951 in Coudersport to Robert H. and Marie (Metzger) Peet. He graduated from Coudersport High School and served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War, and then in the...

May 7, 2022

Dorothy E. Lentz, 90, of Austin, died Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Cole Place at UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Dorothy was born on June 30, 1931, in Watsontown, the daughter of the late William and Eva (Zarr) Marshal. On October 30, 1950 she married Carlton E. “Gene” Lentz and they celebrated 47 years of marriage, until his passing...

Apr 27, 2022

John Q Sohn, 68, of Coudersport, Pa., passed away peacefully on April 27, 2022 at his home from a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Sue Sohn, mother, Mary Ellen Sohn, brothers, David Sohn, Robert Sohn and wife Terry, daughters, Teresa McCoy and Rachele Sohn, son John Sohn, grand daughter, Julia Carrizales, and niece Hannah Sohn. John...

Apr 14, 2022

John R. Delp, 72, of DuBois passed away Thursday April 14, 2022 at the DuBois Nursing Home. He was born November 8, 1949 in DuBois, PA to John L. and Ida Mae (Kness) Delp. He was a heavy equipment operator to mine coal, and loved his Goldwing motorcycle and Ford Trucks. John is survived by his loving children, his...

Mar 31, 2022

Evelyn Justice (Skidmore) Eddins, 82, of Coudersport passed away March 31, 2022 at UPMC Cole in Coudersport. She was born August 14, 1939 in Harlan County Kentucky to McKinley and Amanda (Blevins) Skidmore. She experienced many different professions in her life; food server, welder, cannery, computer chip creator, Ombudsmen. She enjoyed sewing, painting and stained glass and plants. She...

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...