Obituaries – Solomon's Words for the Wise (2024)

Marilyn J. DeMusz, 68, of Delmar Township, passed away August 14, 2024, at home surrounded by family. She was born March 22, 1956, in Doylestown, PA, the daughter of Michael J. and Mary Ola (Sparks) Demusz.

She worked at Ward Manufacturing and on April 1, 2010, she Married David L. Smith.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, two brothers: Brad and Craig DeMusz, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a brother: Mark DeMusz and a sister: Valerie Fermenic.

In accordance with her wishes her arrangements have been entrusted to the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home 139 Main Street Wellsboro, PA 16901, and there will be no public services. To share a memory or condolence with her family visit www.tusseymosher.com.

Louella Mae Potter, age 80 of Virginia, formerly of Elkland, PA passed away on July 14, 2023.

She was born on December 11, 1942 in Elkland, PA. Louella was a homemaker; she raised and looked after her six children with her husband, Harry J. Potter. She enjoyed playing bingo, poker, mobile games, watching old country western shows like ‘Hee Haw’ and playing card games.

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Robert H. Colegrove, age 77 a lifelong resident of Lawrenceville, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024 at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro.

Born March 5, 1947 in Wellsboro, he was the son of the late Robert W. and Alice M. (Seelye) Colegrove. Bob proudly served in the US Air Force, was a Vietnam Veteran and had just received the Quilt of Valor on Thursday. He retired from Corning Inc., enjoyed hunting and trapping and was a former member of the Bath and Elmira Coin Clubs. Bob was an avid collector; he collected US and World Coins, wildlife art and guns.

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Brenda Kaziska Rettger, 84, of Smethport, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at UPMC Cole, in Coudersport.

Friends are invited to attend a graveside committal service on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 11:00 am at St. Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. BJ Simms, officiating.

Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Gregory L. Cannon, 67, of 500 Interstate Parkway, Bradford, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Born May 7, 1957, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Foster W. and Frances C. (Pace) Cannon. He was a 1975 graduate of Bradford High School.

On May 10, 1986, In Friendship NY, he married Teri L. (Sutherland) Cannon who survives.

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Rhea Jean Hutton, 96, of Bradford, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024 at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Funeral arrangements incomplete and under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.

Online condolences may be made atwww.hollenbeckcahill.com

Thomas A. Hanold, 70, of 46 Oxford Street, Bradford, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Born on August 10, 1954, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Charles T. Hanold Jr. and Beverly Ann (Erskin) Hanold. He was a 1972 graduate of Bradford High School.

Tom was employed at Zippo, Corning Glass, Gleason Distributing, and most recently as warehouse manager at Crescent Beer.

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Dolores J. Hoyt “beloved companion, mother, grandmother, sister and friend”

Dolores J. “Dee” Hoyt, 60, of Coudersport, formerly of New Hampshire, passed away in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on Sunday, November 17, 1963, in Lebanon, NH, she was a daughter of William Canney and Althea Valia Canney Cilley. On July 4, 1998 in Peterborough, NH, she married William F. Hoyt, Sr, who passed away on July 4, 2009. She was the loving companion of David “Dave” Hoover.

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Dolores J. Hoyt

Dolores J. “Dee” Hoyt, 60, of Coudersport, formerly of New Hampshire, passed away in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.

Janice L. RUPPERT, 63, of Friendship, NY, died Monday, August 12, 2024 in her home.

Born August 2, 1961, in Rochester, she was the daughter of Richard and Eleanor M. Cady Heckman. A 1980 graduate of Jefferson High School in Rochester, she was employed by Delphi on the assembly line.Jan was a strong, caring, and warm-hearted person.She was a very supportive mother to her children.

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George E. Rought: Loving Father and Grandfather

George E. Rought, 89, of 2282 State Route 305, Town of Clarksville, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 at home after a lengthy illness.

Born on May 30, 1935, in Sayre, PA, he was a son of Harry and Nina Woodruff Rought. On July 20, 1954, in Montrose, PA he married the former June A. Crain who predeceased him on December 6, 2019.

George worked for LC Whitford Construction as a heavy equipment operator for over 20 years. He then went to work for the Town of Clarksville Highway Department prior to his retirement.

He was a member of the Local Teamsters Union, the Cuba VFW Post 2721, Cuba American Legion Post 655, and the Shawn M. Clemens Memorial AmVets Post 1 in Cuba.

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Gregory L. Cannon, 67, of 500 Interstate Parkway, Bradford, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed atwww.hollenbeckcahill.com

Urma R. Rinker: Loving Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend.

Urma R. Rinker, 81, of 4338 State Route 305 South, Cuba, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 12, 2024 at home.

Born on September 11, 1942, Wellsville, New York she was a daughter of Lawrence W. and Helen C. Walter Harmon.

Urma was a graduate of Richburg Central School. She had been employed by Acme Electric Corp. of Cuba for many years prior to her retirement.

She like to read, pink and purple were her favorite colors, the rose was her favorite flower and spending time her family and friends brought her endless joy. She looked forward to the monthly Acme retirement luncheons and connecting with her past coworkers, riding through the country and watching the wildlife from her front porch. Throughout her life she was a true animal lover and raised many cats that brought her great joy.

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William A. “Bill” Tillotson, age 71, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Monday, August 12, 2024.

He was born on June 14, 1953 in Blossburg, PA, a son of the late Robert and Doris (Smith) Tillotson and was married to Sandy L. (Clark) Tillotson. Bill was formerly employed by Dietrich’s Milk Products, Middlebury Center, PA. He was a member of the REMF, the MCH hunting club, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on farms and was a football and baseball fan.

He is survived by his wife: Sandy Tillotson of Wellsboro, PA, stepsons: Tom (Beverly) Cleveland, Kevin Cleveland, both of Wellsboro, PA, step-daughter: Tammie (George) Hill of Wellsboro, PA, brother: Robert (Ursula) Tillotson of Germany, sister: Sherry Brooks of Wellsboro, PA, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by sisters: Viola Gorda, Roberta Dixon and a brother: Paul Tillotson.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

Edith J. (Greener) Metarko, age 91, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, August 10, 2024.

She was born on September 6, 1932 in Philadelphia (Germantown), PA, a daughter of the late Raymond R. Greener and Helen E. (Riday) Franck. She was married for 67 years to Robert P. “Bob” Metarko and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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DarleneF.Lathrop, 79, of Port Allegany, passed away on Monday (August 12, 2024) at her home in Port Allegany, surrounded by her family.

Shewas born August 24, 1944 in Port Allegany, thedaughterofClarence R, “Bob”and Dorothy (Hobbs) Niles.On December 7, 1978in Port Allegany she married Richard G. Lathrop, who survives.

Mrs.Lathropgraduated form Port Allegany High School in 1962 and Bradford Nursing School in 1963.

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Linda L. Schwabenbauer, 69, of St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois following a brief illness.

She was born on June 6, 1955 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Earl and Clara Ferris VanAlstine.

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Susan Marie Geist Bailey, age 65 of Westfield passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.

Born April 15, 1959 in Norristown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael P. and Florence M. (Tustin) Phillips. Susan retired from Viant and enjoyed gardening, crafting (especially with gourds), cooking and entertaining. She loved spending time with her family.

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Harold J. OUTMAN, Sr., 82, of Genesee, PA, died Saturday, August 10, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA. Born April 29, 1942, in Coudersport, he was the son of Hubert and Nettie Button Outman.

He was employed by a dairy farm in Geneva, NY.

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DarleneF.Lathrop, 79, of Port Allegany, passed away on Monday (August 12, 2024) at her home in Port Allegany, surrounded by her family.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany. Are incomplete and will be announced.

Berdina M. Dunn “beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister”

Berdina M. Dunn, 70, of Shinglehouse, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, after a short illness.

Born on Wednesday, December 9, 1953 in Cuba, NY, she was a daughter of Malcolm and Marjorie Burch Woodkirk. On December 16, 1979 in the Shinglehouse United Methodist Church, she married Arthur M. Dunn, who survives.

Berdina was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse. She was first employed at Galeton Production in Galeton and later by the former Market Basket in Shinglehouse. She retired from Northwest in Shinglehouse where she served as a bank teller for almost 30 years.

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Richard Alden Killingstad (March 21, 1940 – August 5, 2024)

Richard Alden Killingstad, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away at the age 84 on Monday, August 5, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Richard was born in Spring Grove, MN on March 21, 1940, to Harry and Johanna (Klegseth) Killingstad. Richard was the youngest of five children: Gordon, Harry, Jerome, and Joan (Nichols), all of whom predeceased him.

Richard spent his childhood residing in both Spring Grove and Winona, Minnesota, graduating from Winona High School in 1958. He had fond memories and often spoke of his time in Spring Grove – specifically working/living on the Kolsrud family farm. Shortly after graduation, he joined the United States Navy, serving until 1965, where he received specialized training in the electronics field. During his deployment in Virginia Beach, VA, Richard met and later married Dianne Webster of Wellsboro, PA on July 6, 1963. They were married for almost 58 years until her death on April 8, 2021.

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Kathryn Deyarmin

A celebration of life for Kathryn A. Deyarmin who died on May 30, 2024, will be held this Saturday August 17, 2024, at 5:30 pm in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Warren Chapel, 15360 US-6, Clarendon, PA 16313.

Geraldine C. “Gerry” Schloder, 78, of 111 Villa Road, St. Marys, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024 at her residence, with her family by her side, after an illness of the past three years.

She was born September 17, 1945 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Leo and Dorothy Frey Meyer. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a member of the first graduating class of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1963. Gerry worked as a seamstress for over 50 years and was the owner of Gerry’s Bridal and Dress Shop from 1993 to 2000.

On September 19, 1964, in Queen of the World Church, Gerry married the late Paul Michael Schloder, who preceded her in death on September 8, 2023.

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Berdina M. Dunn “beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister”

Berdina M. Dunn, 70, of Shinglehouse, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, after a short illness.

Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, Funeral Director/Owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.

Beatrice I. “Bea” West, 92, of Millport, left this earthly journey and entered her heavenly rest on Saturday, August 10, 2024, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.

Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.

Lena IannucciKittilson, 84, of Coudersport, formerly of Port Allegany, passed away Saturday (August 10, 2024) at Sweden Valley Manor,Coudersport.

Shewas born July 31, 1940 in East Meadow, NY, thedaughterofJosephand Minnie Belle (Roper) Iannucci.

Mrs. Kittilson was a graduate of Port Allegany High School 1977.She worked for the Canoe Place Inn for many years along side her mother. She enjoyed scrapebooking and crafts, photography and traveling. She loved to cook and spend time with friends and family, and she loved her animals.

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William Eugene McCafferty, 90, of 956 Fern Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Friday, August 9, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born September 3, 1933 in a lumber camp in Sheffield, PA, the son of the late William A. and Mary Dogostine McCafferty. He was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School, Class of 1951 and continued his studies at Penn State University where he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Forestry. His work life included work in forestry and survey consultation as well as a long career at Airco Speer Carbon.

On October 18, 1958, in Sacred Heart Church, he married, Ann Justine Garbic, who survives. They were blessed to share 65 years of marriage.

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Marigene Kennedy on October 2, 1929, Philadelphia, PA

DIED: July 29, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, NY

DAUGHTER OF: Eugene and Mary Brady Kennedy, Pompton Lakes, NJ

Sr. Marigene entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany on September 8, 1953; was received into the Congregation on August 15, 1954, and professed her final vows on August 16, 1961. For 71 years she faithfully lived her vows to God through her ministry and life in community.

Marigene attended Holy Child, Wyncote and Thomas William Elementary Junior High School, Wyncote, PA; Cheltenham Middle/High School, Elkins Park, PA and graduated from Notre Dame High School, Wyncote, PA. Before entering the Congregation, Marigene graduated from the Moore Institute of Art in Philadelphia, PA with a degree in Fashion Design. She worked in New York City as a designer of children’s clothing.

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Wayne O. Hagan, 85, of 198 Madison Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Friday, August 9, 2024 at Christ the King Manor.

He was born September 21, 1938 in St. Marys, son of the late Owen and Rosemary Largey Hagan. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1956 and furthered his education at Washington and Jefferson College. Wayne worked as an aeronautical engineer for NASA at Edwards Air Force Base in California and at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. During his tenure at Edwards Air Force Base, Wayne was proud of his responsibilities on the X-15 Project, working alongside Neil Armstrong and Joe Walker.

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