All Obituaries

Donald L. Dudley, age 88, of Caledonia, PA, died Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Penn Highlands-DuBois, after a lengthy illness.  A son of the late Leroy and Vivian (Winslow) Dudley, he was born on December 4, 1932 in Benezette, PA.  On July 1, 1961 he married Katharine “Kitty” (Youngmark), who survives at home. Along with his wife, Don is survived by: two sisters, Dolores Ellenberger of New Alexandria, PA and Carol Smith of Benezette, PA; a sister-in-law, Mary Youngmark;...

Debora J. Bussoletti, age 65, of Caledonia Road, Weedville, PA, died Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Christ the King Manor, after a short illness.  A daughter of the late Alexander and Helen (Kunes) Rebo, she was born on March 11, 1955 in St. Marys, PA.  On October 22, 1977 she married Ronald E. Bussoletti, who survives in Weedville. Along with her husband, Deb is survived by: a daughter, Kristin L. Bussoletti of Brockport, PA; and a brother, Alex (Ronna) Rebo of Weedville,...

Nancy L. Cherry, age 73, of High Street, Johnsonburg, PA, died Monday March 1, 2021 at Pinecrest Manor of St. Marys.  A daughter of the late Roman and Helen (Feldbauer) Grunthaner, she was born May 7, 1947 in St. Marys, PA.  Her first husband, Elmer Wolff, predeceased her in 1979, later she married Louis “Lulu” Cherry, who predeceased her in 2011. Besides her parents, and her husbands, Nancy was predeceased by: a daughter, Lori Smith and a sister, Judy...

Nancy E. Miller, age 73, of Mt. Pleasant Road, Penfield, PA, died February 7, 2021 at Penn Highlands-DuBois, after a lengthy illness.  A daughter of the late Reverend John B. and Erla (Moore) McCleery, she was born on March 16, 1947 in Oil City, PA.  In 1966 she married Reverend David Miller, who survives at home. Along with her husband, Nancy is survived by: two sons, David Miller of Bridgeville, PA and John (Barbara) Miller of Hermitage, PA; five grandchildren; two brothers,...

Francis E. Nichols, age 71, of Maple Street, Johnsonburg, PA, died Friday, February 5, 2021 at Penn Highlands-Brookville, after a lengthy illness.  A son of the late Francis E. Nichols, Sr. and Lillian Katherine (Pierce) Nichols, he was born on July 20, 1949 in DuBois, PA.  In 1970 he married Bonnie D. (Jarrett), who survives at home. Along with his wife, Fran is survived by: six children, Sean Maddox of Wichita, KS, Francis A. “Fred” (Courtney) Nichols of Butler, PA,...

Helen L. Swackhammer, age 77, of Gardner Hill, Weedville, PA, died January 28, 2021 at her home, after a short illness.  A daughter of the late Lee Thomas and Myrtle Catherine (Smith) Barnett, she was born on August 24, 1943 in Punxsutawney, PA.  On June 24, 1978 she married Russell L. Swackhammer who predeceased her on February 5, 2015.  Helen is survived by: two children, Raymond (Nicole) Swackhammer of DuBois and Lisa Swackhammer of Gardner Hill; three...

Catherine “Noreen” Mann, age 78, of Second Avenue, Johnsonburg, PA, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Highland View Healthcare of Brockway, after a brief illness.  A daughter of the late Charles B. and Anna Frances (Hill) Glover, she was born on November 3, 1942 in Ridgway, PA.  On February 22, 1960 she married Roger Francis Mann, who predeceased her on December 15, 2013. Noreen is survived by: five children, Mary Lynn (Larry) Wilhelm of Johnsonburg, Kathy Yonker of...

Dena Jean Casciani, age 83, of Mason, Ohio, and formerly of Johnsonburg, died Saturday, January 23, 2021.  A daughter of the late Dino & Val Jean (Wingard) Duchi, she was born on October 26, 1937 in Brookville, PA.  On June 20, 1959, she married John Casciani, Jr. who survives in Ohio. Along with her husband, Dena is survived by: two daughters, Cheryl A. Casciani of Baltimore, MD and Barbara J. Casciani of Cincinnati, OH. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by: a sister,...

Sherri Brynn Burke, age 63, of Penfield, died Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Christ the King Manor of DuBois after a lengthy illness and COVID-19 complications.  A daughter of the late Richard “Dick” and Pamela (Ireland) Burke, she was born on August 14, 1957 in St. Marys, PA.  On September 14, 1996 she married James Frantz who survives in Penfield. Along with her husband, Sherri is survived by: two children, Shannon (Robert) Leonard of Penfield and Jason Petrini of...

Sheridan L. Solada, age 82, of Shoemaker Road, Penfield, PA, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at home after a lengthy illness.  A son of the late Russell and Mary (Conrad) Solada, he was born on July 14, 1938 in DuBois, PA.  On January 27, 1967 he married Janice (Dush) who survives at home. Along with his wife, Sheridan is survived by: four sons, Randy Solada of Penfield, Scott Solada of Penfield, Shawn (Victoria Haid) Solada of Reynoldsville and Mark (Joyce) Solada of Kersey, PA;...