Obituaries

BRADFORD, Pa. — Dr. Robin Choo, assistant professor of biology at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, received the President’s Award for Excelle...

ALFRED — A large crowd of students, faculty and staff attended an evening of poetry, art and music at the biennial Poetry Reading event hosted by the ...

Diane M. Buckner BRADFORD, Pa. — Diane M. Buckner, 72, formerly of 1293 E. Main St., Bradford, passed away Tuesday (June 17, 2025) with her husband at...

William Frank 'Spike' Preston SMETHPORT, Pa. — William Frank “Spike” Preston, 78, of Smethport, peacefully passed away Sunday (June 15, 2025), with hi...

Robert E. Stephens PORTVILLE — Robert E. Stephens, of 24 Finch St., passed away Friday (June 13, 2025) at the Cuba Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility. ...

David W. Leaskey SALAMANCA — David W. Leaskey, 72, of Salamanca, died Monday, June 9, 2025, at Olean General Hospital, following a short illness. Born...

Ruth M. Baillargeon,  mother, grandmother, sister BELFAST — Ruth M. Baillargeon, 82, of Belfast, passed away Monday (June 16, 2025) at Highland Park R...

Paula Ann Valley OLEAN — Paula Ann Valley, 72, of Olean, passed away Friday (June 13, 2025) peacefully at home, in the arms of her husband, after a lo...

Connie L. Perkins GREAT VALLEY — Connie L. Perkins, 83, of Great Valley, died Friday evening (June 13, 2025) at the Absolut Care of Allegany, followin...

William 'Spike' Frank Preston SMETHPORT, Pa. — William “Spike” Frank Preston, 78, of Smethport, passed away Sunday (June 15, 2025), at his residence. ...

Donald L. Thierman Sr. OLEAN — Donald L. Thierman Sr., 86, passed away peacefully Friday (June 13, 2025) at The Pines of Olean. Born Aug. 14, 1938, in...

Cathy Briggs, memorial service OLEAN — A memorial service for Cathy Briggs will be held Thursday (June 19, 2025) at Guenther Funeral Home, 1303 E. Sta...

William S. Clemens ALLEGANY — William S. “Bill” Clemens, 74, of Allegany, passed away Wednesday (June 11, 2025) at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, surround...

John R. Cornwall, loving husband, father and brother FREEDOM — John R. Cornwall, 75, of Freedom, passed away Wednesday (June 11, 2025) at his home, su...

Dennis L. Holliday, loving husband, father and grandfather LIMESTONE — Dennis L. Holliday, of Nichols Run Road, passed away Tuesday (June 10, 2025). D...

Gregory Clare Bell ELDRED, Pa. — Gregory Clare Bell, 76, of Eldred, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday (June 11, 2025), surrounded by his loving...

Victor ia Elizabeth 'Torie' Jimenez Wiley OAXACA, Mexico — Victor ia Elizabeth “Torie” Jimenez Wiley, age 35, passed away Oct. 7, 2024, in Oaxaca, aft...

Gerald 'Jerry' Smith, a Celebration of Life PORTVILLE — A Celebration of Life will be held for Gerald “Jerry” Smith from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 28...