All Obituaries

Sylvia J. Barber, 64, of Emporium, PA, passed away at Penn Highlands DuBois, DuBois, PA, on Sunday morning, March 1, 2026. She was born July 25, 1961, in Ridgway, PA, a daughter of the late Millard and Grace E. Frederick Williams. She was married to the late Frederick Barber. Sylvia was a graduate of Cameron County High School, Class of 1979, and furthered her education at Triangle Tech, where she studied nursing. She dedicated many years of compassionate service as a nurse aide at Guy and ...

George J. Harrier, 79, of Emporium, PA, passed away at Penn Highlands DuBois, DuBois, Pennsylvania, on Monday afternoon (February 23, 2026). He was born May 25, 1946, in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Catherine Pollick. George proudly served his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was a recipient of the Purple Heart, a testament to his courage and sacrifice. He carried himself with quiet strength and resilience throughout his life. He is survived by his ...

Harry L. “Larry” Caton, 90, of Emporium, PA, passed away peacefully at Guy and Mary Felt Manor early Saturday morning, February 14, 2026, with family at his side. Born in Emporium on January 16, 1936, he was the son of the late Earl and Ruth Finn Caton. On February 4, 1956, he married his beloved wife, Patricia A. Fapore, at St. Mark Catholic Church; she preceded him in death. Larry was a graduate of Emporium High School, Class of 1953. He proudly owned and operated the former ...

Jay M. Price, 89, of Fairfax County, Virginia, passed away Monday morning (February 9, 2026) at Burke Health & Rehabilitation Center, Burke, Virginia. He was born October 3, 1936, in Oak Hill, West Virginia, a son of the late Jacques R. and Kathrine Murray Price. Jay was a graduate of Oak Hill High School in West Virginia and later attended West Virginia University in Morgantown before entering the United States Air Force, where he proudly served his country. Following his military ...

Michael A. Palamarchuck, 77, of Emporium, PA, passed away at his residence on Sunday afternoon (February 8, 2026). He was born on June 19, 1948, in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Paul and Lydia Sidelinger Palamarchuck. Mike was a graduate of Cameron County High School and Lock Haven University, and furthered his education by receiving his Master's degree from Ithaca College. He served proudly as a Navy Corpsman before dedicating more than 30 years to education and athletics.  He ...

Mary E. “Ellen” Miller, 77, of Emporium, PA, formerly of Driftwood, PA, passed away at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA on Monday morning, February 2, 2026, following a lengthy illness. She was born October 27, 1948 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Arthur and Edna Smith Moate. On June 20, 1970, in the former Methodist Church in Castle Garden, PA, she married Raymond L. Miller, who survives. Mary was a graduate of Cameron County High School and the Williamsport ...

John A. Fabin, 77, of Driftwood, PA, passed away Monday night following a lengthy illness (January 19, 2026) at Penn Highlands Elk, St. Marys, PA. He was born August 12, 1948, in New Eagle, Washington County, PA, a son of the late John and Mildred Plinta Fabin. On August 21, 1982, at St. Mark Catholic Church in Emporium, he married Kathy Peters, who survives. John was the owner and operator of the former Fabin’s Service Station for over 20 years. He also worked for many years in the ...

Darlene Reickerd, 70, of Emporium, Pennsylvania, passed away at her residence on Friday night, January 16, 2026, following a brief illness with cancer. She was born on November 29, 1955, in Jonesboro, Georgia, a daughter of the late Wiley and Laura Swafford Hunt. On May 13, 1978, in Buffalo, New York, she married James “Rick” Reickerd, who survives. Darlene was a member of the Piedmont Club in Johnsonburg, the Emporium Vets Club, and the Christabelle Club in Emporium. She ...

Connie L. Bennett, 63, of Emporium, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Friday morning, January 16, 2026. She was born on March 8, 1962, in St. Marys, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Ruth Goodrow Buck of Emporium and the late Clarence Buck. She was a 1980 graduate of Cameron County High School. On November 10, 1981, Connie and Rob went on their first date. Exactly 3 years later, November 10th, 1984,  Connie married the love of her life in the Emporium Free Methodist ...

Diane Gildersleeve Pyle, 88, of Emporium, PA, formerly of Oakmont, PA, died on Monday, January 5, 2026 at The Gatehouse, UPMC Inpatient Hospice, Williamsport, PA. with her three daughters by her side. She was born on October 16, 1937, in Wilkinsburg, PA, the daughter of the late Brunson Kirk and Jean L. Robinson Gildersleeve. On June 29, 1956, in Oakmont, PA, Diane married the love of her life, Floyd L. “Ernie” Pyle, who preceded her in death. They were married 65 years. Diane ...