All Obituaries

John W. Overturf, Jr., 59, of Emporium, PA died at his residence on Saturday (November 23, 2019) morning surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 21, 1960 in Ridgway, PA a son of Sheila Bedford Bullers, Ridgway and the late John W. Overturf, Sr. On May 21, 1988 in St. Mark Catholic Church he married Robin Berry, who survives. John was an avid motorcyclist who enjoyed riding and the time spent with the brotherhood of the Nam Knights. In addition to the Nam Knights he was a member of...

Maurice A. "Moe" Johnson, 91, of 241 Minard Run Road, Bradford, PA and formerly a longtime resident of Emporium died at Bradford Regional Medical Center, Bradford, PA surrounded by family on Saturday evening (November 9, 2019).  He was born December 5, 1927, at his parents home, in Sinnemahoning, PA a son of the late Gust and Clara Anderson Johnson. Moe began work at the age of fourteen and in his early years enjoyed rollerskating, dancing and bowling in his free time. On...

Esther O. McKimm, 88, of Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys, PA formerly of Emporium died at Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys, PA on Tuesday evening(November 5, 2019). She was born May 9, 1931 in Emporium, PA a daughter of the late Clarence and Orvetta "Betty" Gribble LaPolt. She married the late George R. McKimm who died in 1996. Esther worked at Sylvania for many years and later worked at Olivett’s Sure Fine and the Guy and Mary Felt Manor. She was a member of the First Baptist Church...

Mary Ann Park, 88, of Christ the King Manor, DuBois, PA formerly of 195 Laurelwood Dr., Emporium, PA died at Christ the King Manor, DuBois, PA on Monday morning (November 4, 2019). She was born May 6, 1931 in Emporium, PA a daughter of the late Martin and Mary Dolan Minard. On August 19, 1950 in St. Mark Catholic Church she married the late Robert A. Park. Mrs. Park graduated from Emporium High School in the class of 1949. She had worked at several local businesses throughout her working...

Anna Mae Uber, 91, of Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA died at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA on Sunday, Nov. 3rd. She was born March 25, 1928 in Crosby, PA a daughter of the late Ellsworth and Anna Weidert Lathrop. She married the late Claude H. Uber, Sr. Anna retired from from Cameron Manufacturing after many years of employment. She was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church, Rosary Society and C. D. of A. She is survived by a son, Jeffrey (Charlotte) Uber,...

Michael S. Smith, 55, of 608 Woodland Ave., Emporium, PA died on Saturday (October 26, 2019) morning along Route 120 west of Emporium following a motor vehicle accident. He was born July 22, 1964 in St. Marys, PA the son of the late Barbara DeLozier Smith. Michael was a dedicated employee for Tioga County Human Services for 20+ years. He greatly loved spending time with his family, especially his daughter and granddaughter. He was an avid outdoorsman, specifically hunting white-tail deer....

Jesse M. McKimm, 93, of Gastonia, North Carolina formerly of North Tonawanda, NY died in Gastonia on Monday morning (October 21, 2019). He was born March 13, 1926 in Cameron, PA a son of the late Jess and Mae Hugar McKimm. He married the late Maxine Housler McKimm. Jesse served with the US Army during WW II. He lived mostly in New York and a few years ago made his home with his daughter in North Carolina. He is survived by one daughter, Deborah Toth, Gastonia, North Carolina He was preceded...

Paul H. Mitcheltree, 84, of Emporium, PA died at Penn Highlands Elk, St. Marys, PA on Tuesday morning (October 15, 2019). He was born July 7, 1935 in Emporium, PA a son of the late Alfred and Veronica Orsie Mitcheltree. Paul was a retired truck driver working many years for various companies in the area. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Emporium. He enjoyed playing guitar and singing. He was a member of several bands. Surviving are three brothers, Ted (Judy) Mitcheltree, Erie; John...

Michael A. Mann, 70, of Emporium and formerly of Lancaster, PA died at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, Friday morning (October 11, 2019). He was born September 14, 1949 in Columbia, a son of the late Melvin A. and Lois Welsh Mann, Sr. He married Peggy Harbold, who survives. Michael and Peggy were married over 46 years. He graduated from Columbia High School, Lancaster County, PA, in the class of 1967. After graduation he served with the US Navy during the Vietnam War. Mike retired in...

Francis M. "Sam" Hardinger, 81, of 113 Hardinger Road, Sinnemahoning, PA died at his residence, Sinnemahoning, PA on Tuesday afternoon following a lengthy illness (September 10, 2019). He was born September 28, 1937 in South Park, Allegheny County, PA a son of the late Thomas and Mary Twig Hardinger. On August 8, 1964 in Overbrook, PA he married the late Mary Brain. Sam graduated in 1956 from Snowden Township High School in Allegheny County and then entered the Army and served...