Virgil L Howard Funeral Home

02/12/2026

02/11/2026

Paul Edward Keller “celebration of life slated”

COUDERSPORT, PA---Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life for Paul E. Keller, 82, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Sweden Valley Grange, 129 Cherry Springs Road, Coudersport.

Please join Dad/Papa’s family for an afternoon of a small luncheon, socializing, and sharing loved memories. Dad/Papa loved to sit and share his favorite memories with everyone. We would love to hear your memories of him.

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

For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com

02/09/2026

Geraldine Ella Howard “services slated”

SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.---Family and friends may pay their respects to Geraldine “Ella” Howard, 99, a lifelong resident of Shinglehouse, from 10am to 12pm on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, where funeral services will follow at 12pm with The Rev. Russell J. Horning, former pastor of the First Baptist Church, Shinglehouse, officiating.

Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse.

A reception will follow the service at the Shinglehouse American Legion Post 530 at 1pm.

Ella’s family has entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

For further information please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com

02/09/2026

Paul Edward Keller “beloved Dad and Papa”

COUDERSPORT, PA---Paul Edward Keller, 82, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, February 6, 2026.

Born on Thursday, January 20, 1944, in Bloomsburg, he was a son of Theodore and Hulda Keller. On May 15, 1964 in Coudersport, he married Joyce Haskins, who passed away on February 28, 2003.

Paul was employed at Wending Creek Farms in Coudersport from 1992 until 2005. He spent 30 plus years as the caretaker and board member of the Eulalia Cemetery in Coudersport.

Since his retirement, Papa enjoyed working on small engines, playing pool with family and friends, listening to the Pirates baseball games, going out to eat at his favorite restaurant, Kaytee’s, and helping with Coudersport car shows.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Jessica M. Cornelius of Coudersport; four grandsons, James Colwell of Smethport, and Michael Colwell, Nathan Cornelius and Scott Cornelius all of Coudersport; a great-granddaughter; three great-grandsons; two sisters, Edna Hurst of Hughesville and Eldora Levin of Flagstaff, AZ; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by close important loved ones, Kevin Cornelius, Robert Hoffman, China Colwell, Jeremy Shields, Helen Bowen, Richard and Diane Gerner, Lisa Hoffman, and Donnie Hoffman.

In addition to his parents and wife, Paul was predeceased by a daughter, Wanda S. Colwell; three brothers, Glenn Keller, Donald Keller, and Dale Keller.

A celebration of Paul’s life will be held on a date, time and place to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Paul’s name may be made to the Eulalia Cemetery Association, PO Box 335, Coudersport, PA 16915.

Paul’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 Paul, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home page.

02/08/2026

Lila J. McLaughlin “beloved mother and grandmother”

CYCLONE, PA---Lila J. McLaughlin, 83, of Cyclone, passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY, after a lengthy illness.

Born on Saturday, June 27, 1942 in Farmers Valley, she was one of 13 children and the youngest daughter of Frank and Ethel Anderson Williams. In March of 1983, she married Ronald E. McLaughlin, Sr. who preceded her in death.

In her early years she was employed by Sena Kean Manor in Smethport as a nurse’s aide.

Lila enjoyed playing Bingo. Her greatest loves were her family and friends. She loved her many pets throughout the years.

Surviving are her four children, Bradley (Dawn) James of Cyclone, Cory (Laurie) James of Salamanca, NY, Tammy (Mark) Higgins of Coudersport, and Ronald E. (Tina) McLaughlin, Jr. of Cyclone; a stepson, Brian (Christie) McLaughlin of Wi******er, VA; a stepdaughter, Shelly Battle of Tennessee; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a brother, Norman Williams of Cyclone; a sister, Dorothy Manning of Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Lila was predeceased by a son, Jeffery James; a daughter, Brenda Renko; a grandson, Heath Renko; a son-in-law, Joseph Renko; seven brothers; and three sisters.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 1pm on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Hilltop Baptist Church, 3695 PA-646, Gifford, PA, with Pastor Max Simms, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Lila’s name may be made to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915.

Lila’s family has entrusted her 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 Lila, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home page.

02/07/2026

Paul Edward Keller

COUDERSPORT, PA---Paul Edward Keller, 82, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, February 6, 2026.

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.

02/07/2026

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