Michael J. Hullar, 65, of St. Marys, and formerly of Lynn, MA
Michael J. Hullar, 65, of St. Marys, and formerly of Lynn, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Mike was born on June 6, 1960 in Santa Anna, CA, a son of the late Richard J. Hullar, Sr. and Margery A. Muldoon Hullar
Michael was a graduate of Lynn Vocational Technical Institute in Lynn, MA. He later worked at Walmart and Mex-America Foods. He was a member of the PFL and CMF clubs. He enjoyed listening to music and was an avid movie watcher. Mike also enjoyed collecting Harley Davidson Memorabilia. He loved all animals, especially dogs and cats.
Mike is survived by one sister; Margery Harrington of Massachusetts, and by one brother; James A. Hullar of California. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and by one aunt and three uncles. He is also survived by many close friends, especially Bill Mitchell.
In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by one sister; Elizabeth M. Hullar, and by two brothers’ Richard J. Hullar, Jr. and Paul H. Hullar.
Funeral services for Michael J. Hullar are being held privately by the family.
Burial will take place in Peabody, MA.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Patrick A. “Pat” Milbrandt, 66, of 13 Beech Ct, Lewis Run
Patrick A. “Pat” Milbrandt, 66, of 13 Beech Ct, Lewis Run, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Olean General Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Close family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life to be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 12:00 to 3:00 pm, in the Togi’s Blue Room.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Wildcats’ Mat Coach Views Potential At Nationals
Three Pennsylvania College of Technology wrestlers are poised to compete this weekend on the sport’s biggest stage at the NCAA Division III National Championships in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and coach Dalton Rohrbaugh sees potential for each of them.
Representing the college on Friday and Saturday will be sophomore Carter Davis, of York, at 165 pounds; junior Kaden Ware, of Brooklyn, Connecticut, at 141; and junior Nick Woodruff, of Wyalusing, at 197. In Region 2 eliminations on Feb. 28 and March 1, Davis placed second, while Ware and Woodruff both finished third.
“I was very pleased with our regional performance,” the second-year coach said. “Four all-region wrestlers (David M’Balla, of Easton, was eighth at 157), with three going to the NCAAs, is a great weekend. Even the guys who did not place, I felt, wrestled very well and just lost to some very good opponents. There are always things to work out, but I was very pleased with the performance. As a staff, we do our best to get our guys to peak at the right time. They bought into what we’ve been telling them this year, and it all worked out.”
Virginia C. Randolph, 87
Virginia C. Randolph went to be with the Lord at the age of 87, on March 8, 2026, at the Bradford Manor.
Born May 20, 1938, in Bradford, she was a daughter to the late Harry F. and Marie E. (Johnson) Strand. Her parents raised six children, of whom Virginia was the youngest. Virginia attended Bradford Area High School where she graduated in 1956.
As a young woman, Virginia worked at McCrory’s Five and Dime where she caught the eye of James G. Randolph, who survives, and he caught her heart. The two were married on August 3, 1957, in Bradford and had spent the last 68 years loving one another and laughing together. Virginia dearly loved their four children and considered each a blessing: Debi Stiefel, Jimmy (Quania) Randolph of Lawrenceburg, KY, Greg Randolph of Bradford and David (Karen) Randolph of Orlando, FL.
In 1972, Virginia began working as a teacher’s aide in Custer City while attending St Bonaventure University, graduating in 1975 with her Masters of Education. She went on to teach at Fifth Ward School, M.J.Ryan and finally School Street Elementary where she retired in 2000.
Virginia was a long-time member of Grace Lutheran Church. Jesus Christ had a hold on her heart in life and now has a hold of her hand in death. She was strong in her faith and participated in many bible and devotional groups over the course of her life.
Virginia had many hobbies that gave her great joy: the daily newspaper crossword puzzle, her Bunco group and the Red Hat Society activities, to name a few. She was an avid reader. When she wasn’t reading her bible passages you could find her with a cozy mystery or the most recent Debbie Macomber novel. She enjoyed putting together jigsaw puzzles, often with the unwanted help of her cats, Sassy and Missy.
Virginia was most at home in the kitchen, whether she was baking cookies, cakes or pies, making her delicious, deviled eggs, or mass producing her infamous peanut butter fudge for holiday gifts or the yearly bake sale at Crook Farm. If you couldn’t find her in the kitchen, she was often in the sanctuary of her quilting room. She made quilts for every occasion: graduations, weddings, new babies, and more. Virginia and her husband Jim loved to travel together over the course of their time together. Visiting Hawaii, Disneyland, Disney World, Boston, New York City, Arizona, and Ireland and many more. They were also known to frequent the local casinos for some fun, always playing the penny slots and splitting anything they would win.
In addition to her children, Virginia has five granddaughters who were her world: Heather (Brandon) Whittemore of Bradford, Rachel (Mark) Frisina of Bradford, Sarah (Sean) Housler of State College, Danielle (Dale) Houser of Orlando, FL and Brittaney (Randy) Schwartz of Orlando, FL. Those five granddaughters gave her thirteen of the most beautiful great grandchildren: Liam, Brianne, Benjamin, Jack, Josiah, Brielle, Isaiah, Sadie, Moses, Ezra, Nehemiah, Zion and Judah. Also surviving is her sister Sarah Lanier of Griffin, GA, along with many nieces and nephews all over the United States.
Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Debi Stiefel, brother William Strand, and sisters: Anna Graham, Shirley Layton, and Donna Johnson.
Family will receive friends on Monday, March 16, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Avenue, where funeral services will be held at 5:00 pm, with Rev. Barry J,. Keurulainen, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Debi Randolph Stiefel Memorial Fund via the Bradford Hospital Foundation benefiting The Pavilion and its residents.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Coudersport 5th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser – March 21st
Mark your calendars for the 5th Annual Coudersport Area School District’s Scholarship Fundraiser to be held on Saturday, March 21! The Fundraiser will be held again this year at the Coudersport American Legion Post 192 with the doors opening at 4:00 PM.
This event has become a very popular mid-winter blues buster with a terrific fun night full of good music, food, friends, drink, raffles and auction items all of which goes to benefit students from Coudersport Area School District. The public is invited to come early just to take a chance on the many raffle items available or come and enjoy a delicious buffet dinner prepared by A. Hughes Catering while hearing the music of local teacher and guitarist Dana Daisley. This well attended gathering has gained a reputation for a great night to break up the winter doldrums
PENN STATE EXTENSION WORKSHOP
Are you interested in exploring design, building, and management of a bedded pack barn while learning tips for cow comfort, milk quality, daily management, and funding opportunities? If your answer is ‘yes’ you are invited to attend the Penn State Extension workshop:
Bedded Pack and Milk Quality
Tuesday, March 31, 2026; 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Troy Fire Department, 88 Firehouse Dr., Troy, PA 16947
John Tyson, Penn State Extension Ag. Engineer, will focus on site selection, barn design, pack maintenance, composting practices, best practices for ventilation, and recommended internal barn dimensions.
Emily Fread, Penn State Extension Educator, will discuss what can be done to keep high milk quality in bedded pack barns. This will include bedding, stock density, udder hygiene, pre-dip and post-milking dip, importance of timing and proper milker udder attachment.
In addition, Kevin Brown, Ag. Resource Specialist, Bradford Co. Conservation District, will discuss what fundings for bedded pack construction is available and the process to apply for one.
This workshop is sponsored by Organic Valley and is open to both organic and conventional dairy producers. It is a free of charge but registration is required either through the Penn State Website (https://extension.psu.edu/bedded-pack-management-for-organic-dairies) or Email or call Michal Lunak at mpl5660@psu.edu, tel: 603-348-2026; or Georgia Pfleegor, OV Regional Pool Manager, at 570-336-2354
The Pennsylvania State University encourages qualified persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Michal Lunak 570-265-2896. This publication is available in alternative media on request. Where trade names appear, no discrimination is intended, and no endorsement by Penn State Extension is implied.
Galeton Pharmacy Is PERMANANTLY CLOSED. Giftware Sales Are STILL Going On.
50% off Giftware, Toys, Purses, and Cards.
75% off Christmas Items.
Hours:
Monday 11 to 6
Tuesday 11 to 6
Wednesday 11 to 6
Thursday 11 to 6
Friday 11 to 6
Saturday 10 to 4
Sunday closed
***Thank you to the owners & staff for being so kind and helpful
to our community for so many years. ***
Solomon’s Words
CFTT Invites Local Nonprofits to Join NEPA Gives and Attend Training Sessions
Sayre, PA — The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers (CFTT) is excited to invite nonprofit organizations across the counties it serves to participate in NEPA Gives 2026, the region’s largest 24-hour online giving event. For the second year, CFTT is bringing this powerful day of generosity to Bradford, Potter, Sullivan, and Tioga Counties in Pennsylvania, providing local nonprofits with new opportunities to expand their reach and raise critical funds.
NEPA Gives unites nonprofits, businesses, and donors from across Northeastern Pennsylvania in a single day of giving that celebrates community impact and philanthropy. The 2026 event will take place from 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 4 through 7:00 PM on Friday, June 5, giving organizations 24 hours to rally supporters and inspire generosity.
Ruth Antoinette “Toni” YILEK, 85, of Germania, PAof Germania, PA
Ruth Antoinette “Toni” YILEK, 85, of Germania, PA, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, with family and friends by her side. Known to many as “Nanny,” she was loved by generations of family, friends, and former students.
Born December 1, 1940, in Elmira, NY, she was the daughter of Harry and Theresa Straley Succowich. A graduate of Galeton Area High School, she earned an education degree from Mansfield State Teachers College.
On May 2, 1964, in Germania, she married John Yilek, and together they built a life centered around family, community, and service. Toni devoted her life to education, teaching in Cross Fork, Westfield, and ultimately retiring from the Galeton Area School District after more than 30 years of service.
To generations of students, she was affectionately known as everyone’s favorite third grade teacher, remembered for her kindness, spunk, and the enthusiasm she brought to her classroom. She was a member of St. Germain Catholic Church and the Germania Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, where she enjoyed being part of the community she loved so much.
PITT-BRADFORD TO HOST ENERGY EFFICIENCY WORKSHOP
BRADFORD, Pa. — As overall inflation remains stubbornly high and with energy prices in particular rising, businesses across Pennsylvania are increasingly investigating options to improve energy efficiency across the enterprise.
To assist in accelerating these efforts, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will host an Energy Efficiency Workshop on Wednesday, March 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will provide valuable insights on current industry best practices, new technologies and strategies for improving energy efficiency across a variety of facility types and production operations. It is free and open to the public and will be held in the Duke Engineering Building on the Pitt-Bradford campus.
The workshop is being presented in partnership with three energy companies currently operating in Pennsylvania, First Energy, Willdan and CLEAResult. Experts from these firms as well as Pitt-Bradford will present technical discussions on energy economics, enhancing building efficiency and design and overall efforts to reduce energy use in various industries. There will also be an opportunity to network with leaders in the field and share ideas and opportunities for improvement.
The event is sponsored by The American Refining Group and the Harry Halloran Jr. Energy Institute at Pitt-Bradford. For more information or to register please contact Beth Rezaie at brezaie@pitt.edu. If attending, RSVP by March 16.