All Obituaries

Eugene C. Pondo Jr., age 82, husband of the late Mary M. (Sowizdral), passed away peacefully on May 31, 2023 surrounded by his family. Gene leaves behind his children Jeanmarie Pondo (Jack), Julia Meachem (Bill), Eugene Pondo lll (Roxanne), John Pondo (Stacy), Joshua Pondo (Marcie). He was the father of the late Judith Sherwood (David). His legacy will live on in his grandchildren: Jeremy, Thomas, Carman, James, Samantha, Brittany, Christopher, Eugene lV, Kelsey, Mary Elizabeth, Curtis,...

Jean E. Barnyock, age 86 of Sabinsville (formerly of King of Prussia) passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Born November 22, 1936 in Norristown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Helen (Hertzler) Brown. Jean married William B. Barnyock and they shared 60 years together. She is survived by her husband, William; two sons, Michael Barnyock of Gulph Mills, PA and Erick Huertas of Lancaster, PA; five grandchildren and 4 great...

Barbara A. Draper, 69, passed away peacefully at her home in Lawrenceville, PA on May 30, 2023.  Barbara was born on November 21, 1953 in Corning, NY to Wayne and Martha Doran. In 1971, Barbara married William Huggins in Elkland, PA. They had two children, Harlow and Wendy.  Later, she married Claude Draper and they lost a son at birth.  Barbara worked for Corning Inc. from the early 70’s and retired on her 55th birthday in 2008. She will be remembered in so many...

Elma A. Finelli age 92 a lifelong resident of Elkland passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023.  Born April 25, 1931 in Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Fred V. and Rose M. (Perno) Ascenzi. Elma graduated from Elkland High School in 1949 and State Beauty School of Williamsport in 1974. She married Zackre Finelli, Jr. on August 26, 1950 and they shared 67 years together until his passing on August 1, 2017. Elma opened a beauty shop in her home and this is where many...

Charles “Pete” R. Miller, age 89 of Elkland, PA passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 28, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. Born December 13, 1933 in Knoxville, PA he was a son to the late Robert and Lera (Bates) Miller. Pete was a proud Army veteran, serving as a M1 Armor Crewman from 1954 to 1956 where he toured in Okinawa, Japan. On December 8, 1956 he married June Kay Chilson and they celebrated 66 loving years together before his passing. Pete...

Roselyn M. (Oddie) Slocum, age 80 of Elkland passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY due to a fall at her home. She was born December 26,1942 in Mansfield, PA and was the daughter of Lorraine Bryant and Robert Frye. Oddie is preceded in death by husband Gary W. Slocum February 17,2023 and son David Scott Slocum on September 29, 2017. Early in her life she worked as a beautician out of her home and later as a dental assistant for Dr. Jeffrey Shultz for...

Lucinda (Cindy) Ann Swan returned to God in the early hours of May 24, 2023. Cindy was born June 1, 1943, in Nelson, PA and was the eldest child of Ralph Roger King and Alberta King (Phelps). She graduated from Elkland High School in 1961. Cindy married Laurence (Larry) Woodrow Swan on December 31, 1959. Cindy and Laurence have five children: Shannon (Daniel) Wagner of Rochester, NY; Stephen (Shelley) Swan of Halfmoon, NY; Michael (Ingrid) Swan of Haddon Heights, NJ; Craig (Paula) Swan of...

Leon J. Harding, age 80, of Knoxville, PA passed away on Monday, May 22,2023 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on July 22, 1942, the son of Robert T. and Catherine (Everitt) Harding of Osceola. He was a 1961 graduate of Cowanesque Valley HS and was a dairy farmer for many years, growing crops and selling gravel after he sold his dairy herd. He was known for making maple syrup and cream and was a founding member of the Potter Tioga Maple Producers Association. He enjoyed riding his...

Leigh F. Bledsoe, age 78 formerly of the Elkland area passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 at the Bradford County Manor. Born February 7, 1945 in Hornell, NY, he was the loving son of the late Linford and Audrey (Glover) Bledsoe. Leigh graduated from Elkland High School in 1963 and proudly served in the US Army. He had a calling to go into ministry and was faithful to his calling until the end. He was very talented in drawing and painting. Leigh is survived by his loving siblings; Linford...

Toni Jean Siciliano Hane, age 69 of Corning, NY passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2023 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Born on May 9, 1954 in Blossburg, PA she was a daughter to the late Frank and Patricia (MacLean) Siciliano. Toni enjoyed tending to her flower garden and she was an avid crafter. She also loved spending time with her family. She was a very loving mother and grandmother to her grandson, Izaiah. Toni was well loved by all her family and every person who was involved...