Virgil L Howard Funeral Home

11/05/2026

11/05/2026

Dale Arlyne Turner Hunsinger

AUSTIN, PA---Dale Arlyne Turner Hunsinger, 78, of Austin, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at UPMC Cole in Coudersport after an extended illness, with her cherished family by her side.

Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, Funeral Director/Owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.

11/03/2026

Donna J. Kelly “loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and volunteer”

COUDERSPORT, PA---Donna Jeannette Holcomb Sheehy Kelly, 90, of Coudersport, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in Tammie’s Personal Care Home, Sabinsville, after a long illness.

Born on Saturday, May 2, 1936 in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of Owen and Marguerite James Holcomb. On May 21, 1955, she married Robert Joseph Sheehy. On June 6, 1987, she married Joseph Robert Kelly who passed away on October 1, 2005.

Donna was a graduate of Shinglehouse High School, Class of 1954. She then attended Elmira College for nursing, later graduating in 1959 from the former St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in Olean, NY, as a LPN. In 1978 she graduated from Alfred University of New York as a Registered Nurse. She was employed at the former St. Francis Hospital in Olean, the former Hewitt Manor Nursing Home in Shinglehouse, and retired from the former Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport after many years of service.

Donna was a member of God’s Country Ministries in Coudersport. She was also a member of the Coudersport Lions Club, the Coudersport Sports Boosters, and a member of the Friends of the Library in Coudersport.

Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Tracy S. Haskins and Katherine K. (Curt) Rudy; a son, Joseph L. (Tina) Kelly; fifteen grandchildren, Shannon Catherman, Brittany Haskins, C**t Stinger, Nathan Woodring, Kyle Woodring, Summer Butler, Breanne Dubots, Dylan Dubots, Haley Dubots, Eric Abel, Tiffany Wright, Samantha Kight, Kimberlynne Rudy, Kristopher Rudy, and Christianna Hoober; twenty great-grandchildren; a brother, Brady Holcomb; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Donna was predeceased by a daughter, Kelly Ann Sheehy Stinger Dubots; two brothers, James Holcomb and Kirby Holcomb; and a sister, Rita Culllimore.

Family and friends may gather from 11am to 12 noon on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, where a celebration of Donna’s life will follow at 12 noon with Pastor Dan Brehm of God’s County Ministries, Coudersport, officiating. Burial will be in Rathbone Cemetery, Coneville, with Pastor Sally Brehm, offering prayers.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials in Donna’s name may be made to the Coudersport Public Library, 502 Park Avenue, Coudersport, PA 16915.

Donna’s family entrusted her care and cremation arrangements Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Donna, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home page.

11/02/2026

Clarence O. “Sonny” Pritt “beloved husband, father, and Papa”

AUSTIN, PA---Clarence O. “Sonny” Pritt, 81, a longtime resident of Austin, formerly of Port Allegany, passed away with his loving family by his side on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long illness.

Born on Monday, October 8, 1945 in Charleston, WV, he was a son of Lawrence and Alma Lively Pritt. On November 21, 1987 in Coudersport, he married Kristie J. Page, who survives.

Sonny was a graduate of Mt. Hope High School in Mt. Hope, WV. He was a truck driver all of his life, his last job being employed for the former Valley Coal and Supply in Brandy Camp, PA.

Sonny was a social member of VFW Post 6391 in Port Allegany. He loved to cut firewood, mow his lawn and tinker. He loved kids and animals, especially his dogs. He eagerly supported all the area students in their fundraising events. He would buy more Girl Scout cookies than he could possibly eat, giving them away to others to enjoy. Sonny’s greatest love was his family, especially his grandchildren.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kristie; his five children, Lawrence J. “Joe” Pritt of Kerrville, TX, Tommy W. “Tom” Pritt of Port Allegany, Matt T. Pritt of Marienville, Shawn M. Pritt of Shinglehouse, and Amanda L. (Ed) Ritsick of Austin; nine grandchildren and many others that lovingly called him Grandpa; five great-grandchildren; five siblings, Carol (Roger) Fields of Charleston, WV, Brenda (John) Soffer of Virginia Beach, VA, Judy Swain of Scarbro, WV, David (Debbie) Pritt of Beckley, WV, and Charlie (Becky) Pritt of Scarbro, WV; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Sonny was predeceased by a son, Cory O. “Bubba” Pritt; a daughter, Jeanne Shavalier; and a brother, Lawrence “Gene” Pritt.

In keeping with Sonny’s wishes there will be no public visitation. A celebration of his life will be held on a date and place to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Sonny’s name may be made to the Christmas House, PO Box 716, Coudersport, PA 16915.

Sonny’s family has entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Sonny, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home page.

11/02/2026

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11/01/2026

Clarence O. “Sonny” Pritt

AUSTIN, PA---Clarence O. “Sonny” Pritt, 81, a longtime resident of Austin, formerly of Port Allegany, passed away with his loving family by his side on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long illness.

Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.

11/01/2026

Todd M. Taylor “celebration of life slated”

ELDRED, PA---Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life for Todd M. Taylor, 56, a longtime resident of Eldred, PA, at 2pm on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Richburg Firemen’s Clubhouse, Griffith Street, Richburg, NY.

Todd passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026.

For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com

Todd’s family entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, Funeral Director/Owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

11/01/2026

Many religious traditions recognize their loved ones at this time of year through All Saint's Day, All Soul's Day, or other remembrance events.
May we find comfort in the memories we cherish, the love that remains, and the many ways their lives continue to touch our own. 🕯️