Anne M. Poklar
KANE
Anne M. Poklar, 90, of 85 Massachusetts Avenue, James City, died Thursday morning (March 26, 2015) at Kane Community Hospital.
Born October 1, 1924, in James City, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Ann Jaksetic Bostjancic. On October 16, 1948, in Kane, she married Robert Poklar who preceded her in death.
Anne was a homemaker who loved her home and working in her yard. She enjoyed spending time reading and going for walks and loved her family very much.
Previously, she had worked at Stackpole in Kane. She was a member of St. Callistus Catholic Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Christine "Tina" (Joseph) Rostan of Kane; a grandson, Robert Maze of West York; two great-grandsons, Robert Maze and Nathan Maze; a sister, Alice Lorenzo of James City; a brother, Frank "Puppy" (Dorie) Bostjancic of Kane ; and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Friends may attend a Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Callistus Church with the Rev. Philip Pinczewski, pastor, as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Callistus Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
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William "Cy" Anderson
William "Cy" A. Anderson
KANE
William "Cy" A. Anderson, 89, formerly of 2 Greeves Street, passed away Tuesday (March 31, 2015) at the Rouse Estates in Youngsville.
Born October 13, 1925, in Kane, he was a son of the late Claude and Myrtle Hutchins Anderson. On January 14, 1949, he married Marjorie Jean Dooher who preceded him in death in 2001.
Cy served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a licensed commercial pilot and a charter member of the original Warren Aviation Club. In 1985, he retired from the National Forge Company where he held several management positions, including Process Engineer, Senior Product Engineer and Manager of Industrial Engineering. He was a past president of the New York Penn Chapter of the American Institute of Industrial Engineers.
Cy was a long-time member of the Kane Country Club and a life-time member of the B.P.O.E. Lodge #329 in Kane.
Surviving are four children, James (Donna) Anderson of Edinboro, Judith (Hugh) Mumford of Guys Mills, Richard (Bernadette) Anderson of Wyomissing and Jeanne (Gary) Pierotti of Kane; four grandchildren, Cammie (James) Sands, Rachael (Adam) Hoffman, Joshua (Tanya) Anderson and Samuel (Kristen) Anderson; three great grandchildren, Cy William Van Cise, Livia Scout Van Cise ,Ryan Alivia Hoffman; and a sister, Patricia Longo of Sun City Center, FL. He is also survived by a dear friend and traveling companion, Marilyn Rose with whom he spent ten happy years.
He was preceded in death, besides his wife and parents, by a sister, Francis Anderson and two brothers, Richard and John Anderson.
At Cy's request, there will be no viewing or calling hours. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date to be announced with all welcome to attend.
Cy will be laid to rest next to his wife, Margie, in Lebanon Lutheran Cemetery in Kanesholm.
Memorial donations may be made to the Friends' Memorial Public Library, 230 Chase St., Kane, PA 16735.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
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Rushell Weinaug
Rushell R.Weinaug
KANE
Rushell R. "Shelly" Weinaug, 48, of 421 N. Elk Avenue, passed away Monday (March 30, 2015) at Warren General Hospital.
Born November 4, 1966, in Hammond, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Cecil B. and Louise B. Jackson Kuchel. On October 19, 2005, in Houston, TX, she married Scott Weinaug who survives.
Shelly, a homemaker, was a former member of the Kane Eagles, the Kane Elks and the L.O.O. M in Kane.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, are five sisters, Barbara, Margaret "Marty", Shirley, Debra Jo and Sandra; three brothers, Robert, Tom and Dennis; and five children, Brandon, Britney, Kendra, Tony and Christopher.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Kenny Kuchel.
Friends may attend a memorial service at 3:00 p.m. Saturday at the Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. with Pastor Ed Carocci, of the New Beginnings Assembly of God Church in East Kane, officiating.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
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Margaret Hallberg
Margaret M. Hallberg
KANE
Margaret M. Hallberg, 94, died after a brief illness, onSaturday (March 28, 2015) at the Lutheran Home at Kane.
Born February 27, 1921, in Kane, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Sophie Hackenberg Detrick. She was married, in Kane, to Wayne Harold Hallberg who preceded her in death.
Mrs. Hallberg , a graduate of Kane High School, had been employed at various places including Houston Electronics.
She was a member of Emmanuel Mission Church and a life-long member of Mountain Grange #1307.
Margaret served as a volunteer at the Lutheran Home at Kane and the Meals on Wheels program. She also was a reading tutor at the Kane Elementary School. She enjoyed church, visiting friends and relatives, the grange, quilting and coffee.
Surviving are a son, David E. (Lynnette) Hallberg of Naples, FL; a daughter, Sally (Frank) Alcorn of Franklin; a sister, Kathryn Detrick Fleeger of Kane; 10 grandchildren, Donald, Ronald, Dennis, David, Michael, Sandra, Susan, Sally, Frank and Travis; 25 great grandchildren; 9 great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a loyal friend, Kris Moore.
Preceding her in death, in addition to her husband and parents, were a daughter and son-in-law Frances Dale Hallberg Johnson and James Johnson; a grandson, Aaron Patrick Hallberg; a granddaughter, Sherry Johnson; and a brother, Francis Detrick.
Friends will be received at the Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. on Friday from 2-4:00 p.m. and 7-9:00 p.m. where funeral services with the Rev. W. Craig Smith officiating, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Lebanon Lutheran Cemetery in Kanesholm.
Memorial donations may be made to Emmanuel Mission Church, 102 Biddle St., Kane or Pennies From Heaven (in care of Cummings Funeral Home, Inc.)
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
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Daphne Miller
Daphne C. Miller
KANE
Daphne C. Miller, 96, of 208 W. 12th St., Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly, and formerly of Walnut Street, Kane, died Friday (March 27, 2015) at her residence.
Born May 12, 1918, in Smethport, she was a daughter of the late Orlo and Carrie Washburn Cory. On December 3, 1940, in Kane, she married Paul J.Miller who preceded her in death.
Daphne was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star # 165 Kane Chapter. She had worked at Stackpole in Kane.
Surviving are a daughter Penelope "Penny" (Tom) Rusnak of Georgetown, KY; four grandchildren, Jeremy(Kristin) Anderson, Bethany (Robert) Chaffee, Bradley (Angela) Rusnak, Jennifer Rusnak Vinson; ten great grandchildren; two great-great grand-children; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death, besides her husband and parents, by four sisters, Edith Thomas, Frances Cleveland, Onalee Cory, and Esther Chiaramonte; and five brothers, Franklin Cory, Alvin Cory, Jack Cory, Wayne Cory and Ernest Cory.
Friends will be received Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. where a funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. William R. LaVelle Jr., pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
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Glenn Shay
Glenn L. Shay Jr.
KANE
Glenn L. "Ike" Shay Jr., 70, of 432 Haines Street, passed away Tuesday (April 7, 2015) at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born February 11, 1945, in Kane, he was the son of the late Glenn Sr. and Zora Slocum Shay. On May 10, 1969, in Lewis Run, he married Cheryl Trumbull who survives.
Glenn was employed at Howe's Leather in Mt. Jewett for 11 years, Stackpole, Kane Magnetic Inc. for 31 years and Kwik Fill for 5 years. He also worked part time with his father-in-law, Russ Trumbull.
Glenn was a member of the Free Methodist Church. He enjoyed camping and fishing with his son and excelled at woodcrafting.
Surviving, in addition to Cheryl, his wife of 45 years, is a daughter, Barbara (Michael) Bell and a son, Scott Shay; a sister, Roxie Compton of Mt. Jewett; a brother, Willard "Bill" (Gale) Shay also of Mt. Jewett; eight grandchildren, Tasha Wilber of Kane, Talor Wilber of Jamestown, NY, Emily Magnetti, Mikey and Brooke Bell and Ashley, Kyle and Alex Shay, all of Kane. Four sisters-in-law and four brothers-in-law also survive in addition to several nieces and nephews.
Friends may attend a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. April 25, 2015, at the Kane Free Methodist Church, 317 Bayard Street, with Pastor Chaz Maldonado and Pastor Milton Jones co-officiating. Burial will be in Gibbs Hill Cemetery at a future date.
Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the American Cancer Society, 95 Main St., Bradford, 16701; Shriner Children's Hospital, 1645 W. 8th. St., Erie, PA 16505; Kane Free Methodist Church; or a charity of choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Cummings Funeral Home, Inc.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
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Barbara Mertz
Barbara J. Mertz
KANE
Barbara J. "Barbie" Mertz, 76, of 28 Spring Street, passed away Thursday (April 16, 2015) at Kane Community Hospital.
Born May 6, 1938, in Kane, she was a daughter of the late Steve and Ruth Hannold Novosel. On September 1, 1956, in Kane, she married John Mertz who survives.
Barbie, a homemaker, had previously served as bookkeeper for Steve Novosel Logging. She was a member of the Class of 1956- the last class to graduate from Wilcox High School and was a Master Gardener and an excellent cook and baker.
She was a member of St. Callistus Catholic Church where she formerly served as a religious education teacher and belonged to the Altar Rosary Society
The family has lost a beautiful soul.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, are a daughter Lori (Rob) Braun of Erie; four grandchildren, Sarah Gibson, Allison Braun, Justin Feikls and John Feikls; a great-granddaughter, Sofia Zazado; a sister, Patty (Mike) Gamble of Kane; a brother, Charles R. Novosel of Kane; a son-in-law, Joseph (Josie) Feikls of Kane; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and her loving caregiver, Emily Ferranto.
She was preceded in death, besides her parents, by a son, Steven Mertz in 1988 and a daughter, Julie Feikls in 2004.
The family will be receiving friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday (April 25, 2015) in the gathering space at St. Callistus Catholic Church. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Philip Pinczewski, pastor, as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Callistus Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Friends' Memorial Public Library, 230 Chase St., Kane, PA 16735; the Kane V.F.D Memorial Fund, PO Box 66, Kane, PA .; or to a charity of the donor's choice.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
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Richard Lockwood
Richard C. Lockwood
KANE
Richard C. Lockwood, 76, of 105 Reigel Road, died suddenly on Sunday (May 3, 2015) at his residence.
Born February 24, 1939, at Lantz Corners, he was a son of the late Clark and Adelle Pettigrew Lockwood. On October 11, 1958, in Kane, he married Judy Weaver who survives.
Before his retirement, Richard was a machinist at Stackpole and Kane Handle and more recently at Clarion Sintered Metals.
He belonged to the First United Methodist Church and was a member of the Kane Fish and Game Club.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a daughter, Loretta (Walter) Carlson of Kane; two grandchildren, Elaina Carlson of Kane and Roger VonArx of Wilcox; a great-granddaughter, Desiree Dana of Kane; a great-great granddaughter, Lillian Dana of Kane; and two sisters, Audrey Lott of Sykesville and Shirley Howell of Mt. Jewett.
Friends will be received at the Cummings Funeral Home on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at which time a memorial service will take place with the Rev. William R. LaVelle Jr., pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Tabor Cemetery at a future date.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
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Dora Reinard
Dora J. Reinard
MT. JEWETT
Dora J. Reinard, 76, of Mt. Jewett, passed away Friday (May 1, 2015) at Kane Community Hospital.
Born July 13, 1938, in Hazel Hurst, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Susan Greeley Reinard.
Surviving are a brother, Stanley (Karen) Reinard of Hazel Hurst; a niece, Carolyn Brown of Mt. Jewett; and several other nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Mary Jane Leibfried, Florence Walker, Susan Carney, Donna White; and five brothers, Vernon, Carl, Walt, Richard and Bobby Reinard.
A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. on May 23, 2015, at the Mt. Jewett Fire Hall with the Rev. W. Craig Smith, pastor of the Mt.Jewett/Hazel Hurst United Methodist Churches, officiating. A luncheon will follow.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. in Mt. Jewett is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
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Roberta Sankner
Roberta Sankner
KANE
Roberta Sankner, 86, formerly of Bradford and Kane, passed away March 7, 2015, at the Fairfax Nursing Center in Fairfax, VA.
Born September 29,1928, in Warren, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Doris McIntyre Cuthbertson.
Mrs. Sankner had been a teacher at Floyd Fretz Middle School and continued her career at Bradford High School where she served as the head of the math department for many years. While in Bradford, she had coached the girls' golf team. She was a member of the Kane Country Club.
Surviving are a son, Craig (Tammy) Sankner of Fairfax, VA; two granddaughters, Laura Sankner of Front Royal, VA and Tara Sankner of Fairfax; a great granddaughter, Elyssa Armel of Front Royal; two great grandsons, Donald Armel and Dylan Curtis-Sankner, both of Front Royal; and a sister, Sandra (Galen) Mitchell of Franktown, CO.
The family will be receiving friends on Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. A luncheon will follow at Szymanski's Restaurant in Kane.
Burial will be in Tidioute Cemetery.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
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Phyllis Stanko
Phyllis L. Stanko
KANE
Phyllis L. Stanko, 78, of 24 N. Elk Avenue, passed away Tuesday (May 12, 2015) at Kane Community Hospital.
Born February 19, 1937, in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of the late Leon and Vivian Baker Davis. On May 7, 1960, in Sheffield, she married Stephen Stanko who survives.
Phyllis, a devoted wife and mother, had worked at Stackpole for twenty years. She was a member of St. Callistus Catholic Church.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, are a daughter, Diane (Gerard Smith) Stanko of Allison Park; a grandson, Benjamin Smith of Allison Park; two granddaughters, Kara Debevec of Sagertown and Krysta Stanko of Richmond, VA; a sister, Janice Brawand of Altoona; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death, besides her parents, by a daughter, Laurie Ann Stanko and a son Stephen "Joe" Stanko.
Friends will be received in the gathering space at St. Callistus Church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at which time a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Philip Pinczewski, pastor. Burial will be in St. Callistus Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Joe Stanko Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Hamlin Bank, Kane, PA 16735.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
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Mary Leibfried
Mary J. Leibfried
MT. JEWETT
Mary J. Leibfried, 83, formerly of Mt. Jewett, passed away Wednesday (January 21, 2015) at Sena Kean Manor in Smethport.
Born February 18, 1931, in Hazel Hurst, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Susie Greeley Reinard.
Mary, a homemaker, also did volunteer work at the Mt. Jewett Senior Center.
Surviving are three daughters, Patricia Fox of Dover, Mary Ellen Mason of Marietta and Elizabeth (Tony) Frey of Elizabethtown;six granddaughters; two grandsons; two great grandsons; two great granddaughters; a sister, Dora Reinard of Mt. Jewett; a brother, Stanley (Karen) Reinard of Hazel Hurst; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death, besides her parents, by a daughter, Charlene Leibfried; five brothers, Vernon, Carl, Richard, Robert and Walter Reinard; and four sisters, Florence Walker, Donna White, Susan Carney and Mable Reinard.
Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
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Walter Perry
Walter E. Perry Jr.
KANE
Walter E. Perry, Jr., 83, of 326 Park Avenue, Kane, passed away Tuesday (January 20, 2015) at UPMC Hamot in Erie.
Born July 30, 1931, in Smethport, he was a son of the lateWalter and Ruby Shuey Perry. He was married in Hermosa Beach, CA, to Mary Ellen Prowse who preceded him in death.
Mr. Perry was a Mechanical Engineer for Hughes Aircraft. He was a member of the VFW Lodge #1132 in Kane and also belonged to the National Rifle Association.
Surviving are four daughters, Lisa M. Perry of Kane, Yvonne Rothstein of Huntington Beach, CA , and Cynthia Jacobson and Jennifer Layton, both of Crestline, CA; a son, James Perry of San Francisco, CA; and a grandson, Nathaniel James Perry of Kane.
Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
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Mary Leibfried
Mary J. Leibfried
MT. JEWETT
Mary J. Leibfried, 83, formerly of Mt. Jewett, passed away Wednesday (January 21, 2015) at Sena Kean Manor in Smethport.
Born February 18, 1931, in Hazel Hurst, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Susie Greeley Reinard.
Mary, a homemaker, also did volunteer work at the Mt. Jewett Senior Center.
Surviving are three daughters, Patricia Fox of Dover, Mary Ellen Mason of Marietta and Elizabeth (Tony) Frey of Elizabethtown;six granddaughters; two grandsons; two great grandsons; two great granddaughters; a sister, Dora Reinard of Mt. Jewett; a brother, Stanley (Karen) Reinard of Hazel Hurst; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death, besides her parents, by a daughter, Charlene Leibfried; five brothers, Vernon, Carl, Richard, Robert and Walter Reinard; and four sisters, Florence Walker, Donna White, Susan Carney and Mable Reinard.
Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
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Walter Perry
Walter E. Perry Jr.
KANE
Walter E. Perry, Jr., 83, of 326 Park Avenue, Kane, passed away Tuesday (January 20, 2015) at UPMC Hamot in Erie.
Born July 30, 1931, in Smethport, he was a son of the lateWalter and Ruby Shuey Perry. He was married in Hermosa Beach, CA, to Mary Ellen Prowse who preceded him in death.
Mr. Perry was a Mechanical Engineer for Hughes Aircraft. He was a member of the VFW Lodge #1132 in Kane and also belonged to the National Rifle Association.
Surviving are four daughters, Lisa M. Perry of Kane, Yvonne Rothstein of Huntington Beach, CA , and Cynthia Jacobson and Jennifer Layton, both of Crestline, CA; a son, James Perry of San Francisco, CA; and a grandson, Nathaniel James Perry of Kane.
Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
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Minnie Keener
Minnie N. Keener
KANE
Minnie N. Keener, 96, formerly of 41 Church Street passed away Thursday (May 21, 2015) at the Lutheran Home at Kane.
Born February 4, 1919, in Hastings, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Esther Stroup Rodgers.
Mrs. Keener had lived in Kellettville until 1936; Tionesta for nine years and later in Sheffield and Russell; however, she lived most of her married life in Ludlow.
She had worked as a waitress in several locations and had been employed at various times as a private caregiver; and by Solar Electric in Warren, North Warren State Hospital and Houston Electronics in Kane.
Mrs. Keener attended the Mission Covenant Church in Ludlow. She was a member of the the VFW of Kane, Wildcat Park Auxiliary, the Ludlow Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary and served as a volunteer at the Lutheran Home at Kane.
Surviving are a son, Theodore "Ted" (Donna) Allio of Sitka, AK; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a brother, Albert (Leatrice) Rodgers of Ridgeville, SC; a daughter-in-law Barbara Allio of Tionesta ; and a stepdaughter,Susan (Thomas) Kerchensky of Avonmore.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Allen Lee Allio, Clinton Henry and George Keener; a son, Lee Rodger Allio; two brothers, Waid Rodgers and Wayne Rodgers; a sister, Marie Maxwell; a great-granddaughter, Aurora Lee Ryan Allio; and a son-in-law, Frank Bernat.
Friends will be received at the Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon at which time funeral services will be held with the Rev. Jerry McFaden officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
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Raymond "Bud" Beane
Raymond E. "Bud" Beane
KANE
Raymond E. "Bud" Beane, 72, of 34 W. Main St., Ludlow, died at home on Tuesday (June 2, 2015) surrounded by his loving family.
Born November 27, 1942, in Warren, he was a son of the late William E. and Bernadine J. Luciano Beane. On February 19, 1972, in Sheffield, he married Paula Warham Beane who preceded him in death on August 14, 2005.
Bud had been employed by the former Kane Handle, retiring in May, 2005. He belonged to the Kane Eagles #307 and the VFW Lodge, King David Post #1132.
Surviving are three daughters, Bernadine (Joe) Eckstrom of Ludlow, Joni Lewis of Kane and Lori Osbourne in West Virginia; two sisters, Jenny (Bob) Olsen of Sheffield and Linda Beane in Marienville; two brothers, Mike Beane and Jerry (Bev) Beane both of Kane; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death, in addition to his wife and parents, by a grandson, Dakota Gardner; two brothers, Jim Beane and William "Bink" Beane; and a sister, Rose Reedy.
Friends and family may attend a memorial service 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. with the Rev. David Pflieger officiating.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
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Doreen Cardamone
Doreen Kay Cardamone
MT. JEWETT
Doreen Kay Cardamone, 49, of 68 E. Main Street, Mount Jewett, passed away Monday (June 8, 2015) at UPMC Hamot in Erie.
Born on September 28, 1965, in Kane, she was the daughter of William R. and Mary Lou Simons Carl.
Doreen was a graduate of Kane Area High School, Class of 1983. She had been employed as a bartender and cook in several Mt. Jewett area establishments and also served in the U.S. Army from which she was honorably discharged.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Mt. Jewett American Legion Post 0574.
Doreen was a kind soul who loved the company of other people. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. Through years of bartending and cooking in the Mt. Jewett area, she developed close relationships with the people she encountered and formed many long-lasting friendships.
She had close friends that she held dear to her heart and enjoyed spending time fishing with them, shopping and just talking and hanging out. Doreen cared deeply for those she loved, both friends and family, and was always quick to offer kindness and support. She would do anything for the people she cared about.
Her kind spirit will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. Rest in peace Doreen.
Surviving are her father, William (Joann) Carl of Mt. Jewett; a brother, Dan Carl of Bradford; three sisters, Darla (Gary) Smith of Ocala, FL, DeeDee Wallin of Colorado Springs, CO and Diane Ayala of Bradford. Twenty-five nieces and nephews also survive.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Lou Simons Carl; a brother, Donald R. Carl; a niece, Helena Moffett; and her maternal and paternal grandparents.
Friends and family may attend a memorial service at 2:00 p.m., June 27,2015, at the United Methodist Church with the Rev. W. Craig Smith, pastor, officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the Mt. Jewett Memorial Library, Main St., Mt. Jewett, 16740 or the Mt. Jewett Food Bank, United Methodist Church, 16 Boyd St., Mt. Jewett.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
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Dennis Weidow
Dennis D. Weidow
KANE
Dennis Duane Weidow, 75, of 1853 Pinchtown Rd., Montgomery, and formerly of Kane, passed away Sunday (May 31, 2015) at his residence.
Born June 15, 1939, in Kane, he was a son of the late Arnold and Doris Cartwright Weidow. On May 6, 1961, in Baltimore, MD, he married Dorothy Gardner who preceded him in death in 2006.
Mr. Weidow received a certificate from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and was employed as a plant manager at Williamsport Paper Box/Ott Packagings, from which he retired in 2001.
He served in the U.S. Navy with active duty from 1957 through 1961 and was honorably discharged in 1963.
Surviving are two sons, David and Donald Weidow; a daughter, Dorene Weidow; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death, besides his wife and parents, by a brother, David Weidow and a sister, Carol Weidow.
Private graveside services will be held at a future date.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 95 Main St., Bradford, PA 16701 or the Kane Cemetery Association, Becky Carson, 479 W. Wind Rd., Kane, PA 16735.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
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Amelia Poklar
Amelia A. Poklar
KANE
Amelia A. "Millie" Poklar, 84, of 641 Troupe Rd., Harborcreek, and formerly of Crosby and Pittsburgh, passed away Monday (June 1, 2015) at UPMC Hamot.
Born April 14, 1931, in Norwich Township, McKean Co., she was a daughter of the late Henry F. and Mary Elizabeth Strauss Poklar Sr.
Ms. Poklar was employed as a purchasing agent for Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel . She was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church in Smethport.
Surviving are a brother Fredrick (Sandy) Poklar of The Villages, FL; several nieces and nephews, including Tom Poklar of Erie; and three aunts, Dorothy Moline in FL, Martha Laughner and Edith Fedus, both of Ridgway.
She was preceded in death, besides her parents, by three brothers, Robert Poklar, Richard Poklar and Henry Poklar; and a sister, Rose Poklar.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
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