Obituaries

Jan 11, 2021

Carl E. Burris CYCLONE- Carl E. Burris, 64, of Route 59, passed away unexpectedly Monday (Jan. 11, 2021) at his home. Private funeral and committal services will be held at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany. Condolences can be made to:  Vicky E. Burris 11250 Route 59 Cyclone,...

Jan 9, 2021

Eleanora M. BRIGGS, 85, of Lincolnton, NC, died Saturday, January 9, 2021 in her home.

Born October 28, 1935, in Potter Brook, PA, she was the daughter of Donald R. and Annabelle Snyder Baker. On January 30, 1952, in Eldred, she married Earnest H. Briggs, who predeceased her on September 6, 2019. She was employed in the...

Jan 9, 2021

Bonnie E. GAMBLE, 74, of Gerry, NY, formerly of Brookland, Ulysses, PA, died Saturday, January 9, 2021 in UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA.

Born March 1, 1946, in Oneida, NY, she was raised by her adoptive parents Lester and Ann Labow Seekings of Mayville.  On June 8, 1968, in Mayville, NY, she married Quentin A. Gamble, who predeceased her...

Jan 9, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Jan 8, 2021

Ann G. HALLETT, 79, of Scio, NY, died Friday, January 8, 2021.

Born August 7, 1941, in Corning, she was the daughter of Irving and Dorothy Shufelt Gladstone.  On August 17, 1963, in Addison, she married James W. Hallett, who predeceased her on August 9, 2010.

A graduate of Addison Central School, she earned a bachelor’s...

Jan 7, 2021

Allentown, NY - Joyce E. Watson, 81, of Melvina Street, Allentown passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Jones Memorial Hospital following a long illness. She was born in Olean on November 13, 1939 the daughter of the late Fredrick and Rose (James) Ervin. Though she was born in Olean, after a bit of moving, Joyce settled in Allentown,...

Jan 6, 2021

Michael E. STEINWACHS, 75, of West Almond, NY, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in his home.

Born December 7, 1945, in Rochester, he was the son of Joseph J. and Rose Holowka Steinwachs.

A graduate of Edison Technical & Industrial High School in Rochester, he served honorably with the US Army, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (Blackhorse),...

Jan 6, 2021

John G. RYAN, 86, of Galeton, PA, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.

Born December 21, 1934, in Philadelphia, he was the son of Vincent and Amelia Steelman Ryan.  He was employed as an engineer by government contractors.  John was a member of the Galeton Rotary Club.

Surviving are:  a sister, Mary McGarrigle of...

Jan 5, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Jan 4, 2021

Thomas D. Cox PORT ALLEGANY- Thomas D. Cox, 68, formerly of Port Allegany and St. Mary’s, passed away Monday (Jan. 4, 2021) in the Bradford Regional Medical Center. Born April 15, 1952, in Coudersport, PA,  he was a son of Waldo J. and Caroline C. Hill Cox. Thomas had worked at EL-CAM for 36 years, before his retirement. Surviving are...

Jan 4, 2021

Kathryn I. VanNette PORT ALLEGANY- Kathryn I. VanNette, 80, formerly of Church St., passed away Monday (Jan. 4, 2021) in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, with her daughter by her side. Born June 25, 1940, in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Gordon S. and Signe Erickson Edgar.  On July 12, 1967, in Port Allegany, she married Charles Richard VanNette, who...

Jan 4, 2021

Wellsville, NY - Donald G. Weber, 92, of South Main Street, Wellsville, passed away at home on Monday, January 4, 2021. He was born in Wellsville on October 5, 1928 the son of the late William K. and Florence (Barlow) Weber. On December 28, 1946 he married his wife, Virginia Loring Benjamin, who predeceased him on August 30, 1989....

Jan 4, 2021

Richard Harry POWELL, II, 71, of Mills, PA, formerly of Pen Argyl, died Monday, January 4, 2021 at his home.

Born January 18, 1949, in Easton, he was the son of Richard H. and Betty Jane Jones Powell.  On April 14, 1967, in Wind Gap, he married the former Margaret L. “Peggy” Reese, who survives.

A...

Jan 4, 2021

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.

At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his little...

Jan 3, 2021

Wellsville, NY: Christopher E. Emerson

The friends of Christopher Emerson are invited to attend a graveside memorial service in his memory this Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 11:00 am in Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellsville. A luncheon will be held afterwards at the Wellsville VFW Frank B. Church Post 2530. Chris passed away on January 3, 2021. To read the...

Jan 3, 2021

Wellsville, NY - Christopher E. Emerson, 72, of South Brooklyn Avenue passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Wellsville Manor Care Center. He was born in Wellsville, NY, on March 18, 1948 the son of  the late Eslie L. and Carla (Anderson) Emerson.

Chris was a 1966 graduate of Wellsville High School. He was a longtime employee at...

Jan 3, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Jan 3, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Jan 2, 2021

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.

At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his little...

Jan 2, 2021

Mary Vanetta SIMONS, 96, of Coudersport, PA, died Saturday, January 2, 2021 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Born June 4, 1924, in Blossburg, PA, she was the daughter of James and Ina Pease Campbell.  On November 5, 1960, in Wellsboro, PA, she married Donald Charles Simons, who predeceased her on February 11, 2017.

Throughout her life,...