H. Donald Sestina, 76, of 748 Sizerville Rd., Emporium died at Presbyterian-Univ. Hosp. UPMC, Pittsburgh on Tuesday (March 9, 2010) night following a lengthy illness.
He was born Jul 5, 1933 in Emporium a son of the late Andrew and Charlotte Keeler Sestina.
On June 29, 1957 in St. Mark Cathlolic Church he married Mary Jo Glasl Sestina, who Survives.
Mr. Sestina graduated from Cameron County High School and received a Bachelor Degree in finance from Lycoming College. He was owner and agent at the former Sestina Insurance Agency for many years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Emporium where he served as an Elder of the Church. He was a member of the Knights Templar, an international philanthropic order affiliated with Freemasonry. He served as a senior accountant at Sylvania, was a member of the Board of Directors of the Andrew Kaul Memorial Hospital, North Central Regional Planning and Development Commission, Dickenson Mental Health, Citizens Trust Co. and Banc Corp. He had also served as a Cameron Co. Commissioner. Read the rest of this entry »
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H. Donald Sestina, 76, of Emporium PA
Joyce E. Moore, of Olean NY
Joyce Elaine Moore of 824 S. Union Street Branch Extension, Olean, died Wednesday (March 10, 2010) at her home.
Born February 26, 1940 in West Hickory, PA, she was the daughter of Elliot E. and Edith R. Fanning Hurd. On October 25, 1958 at the Christ United Methodist Church in Olean she married Maynard Nelson Moore, who predeceased her on October 9, 2002.
Mrs. Moore was a devoted housewife and mother. She enjoyed sewing, painting, collecting dolls and angels. Read the rest of this entry »
Katherine Fern Chouinard
Katherine Fern Chouinard of 350 Front St. Aspen Tower died Tuesday (March 9, 2010) in the Olean General Hospital.
Born August 25, 1923 in Westfield, PA she was the daughter of Lawrence and Ada Dunham Outman. In 1939 she married William Chamberlain who predeceased her. She later married Lionel Chouinard in Massachusetts. He predeceased her in 1991.
Mrs. Chouinard was raised in Allegany and worked as a cook in the Olean area, Franklin, Pa., Florida and Massachusetts. Read the rest of this entry »
Barbara Ann Peterson, of Allegany NY
Barbara Ann Peterson of 4115 S. Nine Mile Road, Lot 99 passed away peacefully Sunday (March 7, 2010) in her home.
Born March 13, 1928, in Olean, NY she was the daughter of Russell Hansel and Evelyn Scott Hansel. Evelyn later married Edward Schifley, who adopted Barbara at the age of 6. On February 1, 1947 at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Olean she married Carl “Holger” Peterson who survives.
Barbara was a graduate of Portville High School. For several years she worked in the circulation department of the Bradford Era. In 1960 Barbara and her husband moved to Houston Texas. After retirement, they traveled back and forth from Texas to Allegany, permanently moving to Allegany in 2007. Read the rest of this entry »
Betsy L. McCracken, 57, of Gifford
Betsy L. McCracken, 57, of Gifford, passed away Wednesday March 10th, 2010 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY.
Born May 12, 1952, in Bradford she was a daughter of the late Betty (Covell) and Leon Pire who survives her of Bradford. She attended Bradford Area Schools.
On July 2, 2002 in DuBois she married Kevin E. McCracken who survives.
She was employed at Subway for several years.
She is survived by her husband, father, and three daughters: Marsha (Ron McCool) Brisson of Bradford, Rolanda “Landy” (Vern) Hart of Bradford, Heather McCracken of Niagra Falls, NY, three sons: Ronald (Jennifer) Good of Waterford, Donald (Julie) Good of Union City, Todd Snyder of Gifford, four brothers: Lonnie (Cathy) Pire of Union City, Kevin (Sharon) Pire of Bradford, Robert (Cheryl) Pire of Bradford, Michael (Theresa) Pire of Smethport, nine grandchildren, three great grandsons, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, one step son Christopher McCracken, two brothers Richard and Mark Pire. Read the rest of this entry »
James R. Burfield, Sr., 76, of Cameron PA
Joshua C. Wheeler, 30, of Harrison Valley PA
Joshua C. WHEELER, 30, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Sunday, March 7, 2010. He was born May 25, 1979, in Coudersport, PA.
Josh was a self-employed logger and worked for Union Drilling Co., Phoenix Drilling Co., and Key Drilling Co. He recently earned certification as a welding inspector.
As a youth he participated in archery tournaments and Harrison Valley Youth Baseball as a member of the A’s and the Allegheny Mountain all-star team.
Surviving are: a daughter, Lyndsey Wheeler; his mother, Maria Kibbe; his father, Thomas Wheeler; maternal grandparents, Cleon and Betty Kibbe; paternal grandfather, Horace “Lud” (Jane Hilfiger) Wheeler; a brother, Matthew Kibbe; nephews, Dalton Kibbe and Preston Kibbe; uncles, David (Deborah) Kibbe, Joel (Martie) Wheeler, and Daniel Wheeler; aunt, Vicki (Garry) Abbott; great-uncles and great-aunts; special friend, Randi Murphy; and numerous cousins.
He was predeceased by paternal grandmother, Juanita Wheeler; and an aunt, Sharon Wheeler.
Friends may call Friday, March 12th from 2:00 — 4:00 and 7:00 — 9:00 PM at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday in the Ulysses United Methodist Church. The Rev. Duane Burdick will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Citizens National Bank for the Lyndsey Wheeler Trust Fund, 502 Main St., Ulysses, PA 16948.
Mrs. Marie L. Krakat, 89, of Bradford PA
Mrs. Marie L. Krakat, 89, West Washington Street, passed away Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born March 29, 1920 in West Hickory, she was a daughter of the late Wayne A. and Sadie (Swatzler) Hunter Sr. She attended Bradford Schools.
On March 23, 1946 in the East End Presbyterian Church, she married George G. Krakat who survives.
She had been employed by the Market Basket grocery store for many years, and then worked as a business agent for the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 880 until her retirement in 1985. Read the rest of this entry »
Nancy K. Moonan, 74, of Bradford PA
Nancy K. Moonan, 74, of 53 Corwin Lane, a lifetime resident of Bradford, crossed over on Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born February 29, 1936, in Bradford she was a daughter of the late Grant O. and Helen E. (Huntoon) Work.
On June 11, 1955 in Bradford she married Charles C. Moonan Sr. who died on June 10, 1995.
She was formerly employed at O’Mara’s Dairy Bar, the Main St. Diner, the Donut Shop, Dresser Manufacturing, J.C. Pennys, Clarks Discount Store, and Tops Friendly Markets. She sold Sarah Coventry Jewelry and Ideal Home products. She was a volunteer for the Derrick City Volunteer Fire Department. Read the rest of this entry »
Myra E. Peterson, 72, of Bradford PA
Myra E. Peterson, 72, of 81 Edgewood Road, passed away, Sunday, March 7th, 2010, surrounded by her loving family at The Pavilion at BRMC.
Born August 15, 1937, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Mervin H. and Mary Ann (Quinn) Yohe.
On February 17, 1959 in Limestone, NY, she married Martin E. Peterson who survives.
Mrs. Peterson attended Bradford High School. She enjoyed spending time with her family and with her grandchildren and great grand children, who were the light of her life. She also was best known for her baking. She enjoyed her companionship with her cockatiel “Clyde” for over ten years, and quilting. Read the rest of this entry »
Lennis T. Leininger, 80, of Bradford PA
Lennis T. Leininger, 80, formerly of 124 Summer Street, passed away, Friday, March 5th, 2010 at the Bradford Manor.
Born November 15, 1929, in Soddy, TN, she was the daughter of the late Marion and Nannie (Collins) Jones.
On August 9, 1956, in Ringold, GA, she married Herbert H. Leininger who proceded her in death.
Mrs. Leininger attended schools in Chattanooga, Tenn. She had worked in house keeping for the City of Elyria, Ohio, in the Administration building for seventeen years. After moving to Bradford she continued working in house keeping and worked for Bradford Public Library, Penn Hills Club, YWCA and Goodwill Industries. Read the rest of this entry »
Howard F. McCollough, 66, of Smethport PA
Howard F. McCollough, 66, of Smethport, died Thursday (March 4, 2010) in the Hospice of the Golden Isles, Brunswick, GA.
He was born Aug 4, 1943 in Bradford, a son of Howard M. and Evelyn L. Douthit McCollough. On Sept. 29, 1962, in Port Allegany, PA, he married Audrey J. Ostrander, who survives.
Mr. McCollough was a 1962 graduate of Bradford High School and served proudly in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Read the rest of this entry »
Rosemary Cooley, 67, of Olean NY
Rosemary Cooley of 1445 Olean Portville Road passed away Friday, March 5, 2010 in the Olean General Hospital, following a short illness.
Mrs. Cooley was born on January 11, 1943 in Olean, NY and was the daughter of Harvard C. and Doris Shaw Hitchcock. On December 22, 1961 in Knapp Creek she married her husband of 46 years, Grant G. Cooley, who predeceased her on November 4, 2008.
Mrs. Cooley graduated from Allegany High School with the class of 1961. She enjoyed her grandchildren and family. Her family meant the world to her and especially enjoyed spending time with grandchildren. Mrs. Cooley also enjoyed interior decorating and making their house a home. Read the rest of this entry »
Douglas A. Lewis, 49, of Olean NY
Douglas A. Lewis of 125 South Barry St.,Olean, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at home from an apparent heart attack.
Mr. Lewis was born in Olean on July 19, 1960 in Olean and was the son of Daryl and Donna Mae Stoll Lewis.
Mr. Lewis attended Olean High School. He was a cook for a number of restaurants in the area including Perkins Restaurant for 13 years from 1988-2001. Mr. Lewis worked odd jobs for a number of years after that until he retired due to illness. He enjoyed all sports, music, especially Jazz. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Read the rest of this entry »
Dorothy M. Pracht, 85, of Smethport PA
Dorothy M. Pracht, 85, of 15 Willow Street, Smethport, formerly of Aspinwall, and Natrona Heights, passed away, Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at the Lakeview Senior Care & Living Center.
Born May 12, 1924, in Shaler Township she was a daughter of the late August and Clara (Meyer) Sallach.
On June 6, 1947 in the 1st Lutheran Church in Sharpsburg she married Robert H. Pracht who survives.
Mrs. Pracht worked for 24 years as a secretary/accountant, and she retired from Zummer Bristow Company in 1977. Read the rest of this entry »