All Obituaries

Edna Murray Schager died peacefully at the Guy & Mary Felt Manor on Tuesday afternoon June 2, 2020. She was born on September 8, 1925 in Emporium,  PA, the daughter of John and Marian Judd Murray.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Philip Schager, a sister Alice Stephenson, a brother John Judd Murray and a granddaughter, Kira Schager. She is survived by a twin sister, Edith Walker Isacke, Gaithersburg, MD; a brother James Murray, Emporium; and seven...

Kenneth E. Coveney, 71, of 10 1/2 East 6th St., Emporium, PA died at his residence, Emporium, PA on Friday, May 29, 2020 morning following a lengthy illness. He was born August 3, 1948 in Coudersport, PA a son of the late Viall A. and Irene Alden Coveney. Ken was a lifelong resident of Cameron County. He attended Cameron County High School until 1965 when he joined the US Navy and served 2-1/2 tours. In the 1970's he toured with many rock bands of the era doing the lighting and sound for...

Clair O. Wykoff, 79, of 9353 Route 120, Emporium, PA died at Penn Highlands DuBois on Tuesday afternoon (May 19, 2020) following a lengthy illness. He was born October 8, 1940 in Austin, PA a son of the late Claire A. and Dorcas Wolfanger Wykoff. In Renovo, PA he married Karen Karkman, who survives. He retired from Carbon Graphite in St. Marys where he worked for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family. In addition to his wife, of over 55 years, he is survived by s son, Lewis...

William J. O'Neil, 88, of Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys, PA formerly of Weedville and Driftwood, PA died at Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys, PA on Thursday morning (May 14, 2020). He was born February 17, 1932 in Geneva, New York a son of the late Joseph and Florence Williamson O'Neil. He married the late Carol Smith O'Neil. Mr. O'Neil served with US Army. He retired from DuPont in Rochester, NY and also has worked at GKN in Emporium for several years. He was an active member of the...

Richard L. “Dick” Sassaman, 80, of 527 Sterling Run Rd., passed way in his sleep at home, on Saturday morning (May 9, 2020) after a lengthy illness. A lifelong resident of Cameron County, he was born on July 12, 1939 & adopted by Paul & Fern Sassaman. Dick graduated from C.C.H.S. (Class of '57) & attended Lycoming college, culminating in his graduation from the N.Y.S. Ranger School at Cranberry Lake in 1963. He was employed by the Department of Environmental...

Phyllis M. Johnson, 95, of Minard Run Road, Bradford, and a former longtime resident of Emporium, died at home on Saturday, May 2, 2020. She was born February 27, 1925, in Soldier, Jefferson County, PA, the daughter of Charles and Anna Mowrey. She spent her childhood there until her family moved to Force, PA during WW2. Phyllis was a member of the Weedville High School Class of 1943 and shortly after that moved to Emporium to work at Sylvania Electric. On August 14, 1954, in the First...

Carrol “Pete” R. Major, 82, of 632 Costello Road, Austin, PA died following a brief illness at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, PA on Saturday morning (May 2, 2020). He was born October 3, 1937 in Austin, PA a son of the late Harold and Deloris Sheppard Major. Pete graduated from Austin High School. After high school he entered the US Army where he served for three years. He was he retired meat manager of the former Market Basket in Emporium. He then worked for Emporium...

Robert E. Stitt, 73, of Hawk Road, Emporium, PA, formerly of Altoona died at his residence on Tuesday morning (April 28, 2020). He was born March 16, 1947 in Altoona, PA a son of the late Clair E. and Elma Alberts Stitt. Bob graduated from Penn State University and was a member of ROTC. He enjoyed Hunting. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by cousins, Doris Jones (Tom); Debbie Leahey (Danny); two aunts, Phillis Briggs (Bill); Faye Stitt and many special friends....

Jean M. Farmer, 67, of 32 Gobblers Knob, Emporium, PA died at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday afternoon (April 23, 2020). She was born July 18, 1952 in St. Marys, PA a daughter of the late John A. and Elsie A. Bellman Fields. On June 22, 1997 in Emporium, PA she married Thomas E. Farmer, who survives. Jean graduated from Cameron County High School in the class of 1970. She retired from GKN where she worked for many years. She enjoyed animals, camping, riding the...

Eugene O. Card, 85, of Sterling Run Rd., Driftwood, PA died at his residence on Friday (April 17, 2020) morning following a lengthy illness. He was born July 28, 1934 in Sterling Run, PA a son of the late Orville and Dorothy Berry Card. On November 9, 1954 in Sinnamahoning United Methodist Church he married Glenda Mae Neenan, who survives. Gene served with the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a retired pipeline welder for various companies and helped with the clean up of the...