We are looking for a reliable and organized person to join our team as a Legal Assistant in our real estate practice. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with details, staying organized, and helping things run smoothly.
No prior legal experience? That’s okay. We are happy to train the right person who has a strong work ethic, good computer skills, and a positive attitude.
What You’ll Do:
Help organize and process documents for real estate files
Communicate with clients, lenders, realtors, and attorneys
Enter information into our system and keep records up to date
Assist with simple calculations (we’ll show you how)
Track the progress of files and help keep things on schedule
Help prepare documents for real estate closings
Keep your workspace and files organized
What We’re Looking For:
Someone dependable with a strong work ethic
Good attention to detail
Comfortable using a computer (Microsoft Office or similar)
Organized and able to manage multiple tasks
Friendly and professional communication skills
Basic math skills
Helpful but not required:
Office or clerical experience
Experience with real estate or legal work
Why This Role is a Great Fit:
On-the-job training provided
Supportive team environment
Opportunity to learn valuable legal and real estate skills
Ideal for someone looking to grow into a professional office role
Think you might be a good fit? We’d love to hear from you. Please email your resume to Finance@CahillyLaw.com
Carolyn M. Setzer, age 88 of Elkland, PA passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Broad Acres in Wellsboro, PA. She was born on May 7, 1937 and was a daughter to the late Harold and Mayjol (Snay) Monroe. Carolyn came from a rather large family; she was one out of 14 children.
She worked as a home health aide in the surrounding areas, helping many who needed it the most. In her younger years she enjoyed playing guitar and singing any chance she had.
Her legacy continues on through her children; Diania Kibbe of Elkland, PA, Clifford Jr. (Michele) Setzer of Lawrenceville, PA, Gregory Setzer (Jennifer) of Elmira, NY, and Starla (Lee) Colvin of Westfield, PA; as well as several grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her siblings, Cynthia Swimelar, Alan Monroe both of Westfield, PA, and Crystal Thorne of Wellsboro, PA.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers, and 6 sisters. Family and friends are called to Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St Elkland, PA 16920 on Tuesday, April 21st from 12:00 – 2:00 pm. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 2:00 pm with Reverend Vane Gunn officiating. She will then be laid to rest at Powers Cemetery in Lawrenceville, PA. Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc.
Nancy I. Campbell, a loving mother and grandmother, 91, of East Warren Road, Custer City, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, surrounded by her family, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born March 23, 1935, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late George W. and Ethel I. (Phillips) McCord. She was a 1953 graduate of Bradford High School.
Nancy was employed for 23 years at Zippo Manufacturing Company. She retired in 1998 from the Buffing Department.
Nancy was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Monday Night Women’s Bowling League. She was a volunteer at the Friendship Table and the Bradford Hospital Auxiliary.
She enjoyed doing puzzles, playing cards with her “Lady Friends”, going to the Casino, and listening to Willie’s Roadhouse. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandkids.
Milton I. BEACKER, 95, of Gaines, PA, died Wednesday, April 15, 2026 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Born December 4, 1930, in Carter Camp, he was the son of Carl and M. Margaret Gerner Beacker.
A 1950 graduate of Galeton High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952 – 1954. On March 23, 1962, in Germania, he married Ethel C. Davis, who predeceased him on December 5, 2019. Milton and his wife owned and operated the family farm in Germania and the Waldheim in Germania for many years.
He was employed as a heavy equipment operator by PennDOT for 38 years. Milton was a member of Raymond Richar VFW Post #6611 in Galeton, Carl E. Hyde American Legion Post #963 in Ulysses, and Loyal Order of Moose #826 in Galeton.
COUDERSPORT, PA—-Mary H. McCaigue, 94. a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born on Tuesday, March 1, 1932 in Borie, she was a daughter of Clayton E. and Wanda A. “Van” Petrosewitz Reed. On May 5, 1951 in St. Eulalia Catholic Church, Coudersport, she married Richard T. “Dick” McCaigue, who passed away on May 1, 2009.
Mary first attended a one room schoolhouse and later graduated from Coudersport High School, Class of 1950. When she was a senior, Mary was voted Miss Coudersport, traveling to Wellsboro to participate in the Laurel Festival. She also competed for the title of Miss Pennsylvania, where she met 63 other girls from counties throughout Pennsylvania.
After high school, Mary was employed by Bell Telephone in Coudersport for five years. In 1954, Dick along with Mary started their own beer distributorship, R. T. McCaigue Beer Distributor, owning and operating it for thirteen years. They later sold and distributed Charles Chips for two years. Lastly they were Amway distributors. Dick was then elected Treasurer of Potter County in 1967, assuming the office in January of 1968. Mary served as Deputy Treasurer the entire time he was Treasurer, from 1968 until retiring in 2000.
Jason M. Conner Sr., 42, of Cyclone, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at his residence.
Born February 23, 1984, in Bradford, he is the son of Clifford M. Conner, Jr., and Jan (Blaisdell) Marcellin who survive. He attended Smethport High School.
Jason was a self-employed mechanic for Conner’s Auto Parts in Cyclone.
He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, hunting, camping, and being with family.
Surviving in addition to his parents, Cliff (Jeanie) Conner and Jan (Rod) Marcellin, is one daughter, Jasmine Conner, two sons Jason “Bubby” Conner, Jr. and Hunter Conner, Jason’s significant other, Heather King, one stepbrother, Eric Durig, three stepsisters, Jackie Szymoniak, Samantha Moschell and Kristen Yeatman, one granddaughter to arrive on August 28, 2026, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Private funeral and committal services will be held in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., with Tom Laposa, Head Deacon of the Alliance Church of Bradford, officiating.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113, Bradford PA 16701, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Dian “Gimp” Tancar, 68, of Main Street, Lewis Run, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family while at home.
Born August 25, 1957, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Sarah W. (Uplinger) Bauer, Sr. She was a 1976 graduate of Bradford High School.
On May 25, 1985, in St. Bernard Church, she married John Tancar who survives.
Dian held various positions that put her accounting skills to work including Tops Market, Jubilee, and Northwest Savings Bank as a Teller.
She was a former member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church, St Bernard Church, and of the Lewis Run Volunteer Fire Department, where she was a firefighter and EMT.
Dian enjoyed working in her yard, tending to her flowers, and she and John had beautiful vegetable gardens which turned into wonderful canned and frozen goods which lasted throughout the winter season. She also had an uncanny liking for big machines and would be able to take her children to some of the places where her husband was working on heavy equipment.
Surviving in addition to her husband John, of 41 years, is one daughter, Amber (Joshua) Hixenbaugh of Lewis Run, one son, Joseph (Nikita) Tancar, of Cyclone, and her only grandchild, Leland Hixenbaugh, who she took immense pride in, she is also survived by two sisters, Judy Meeks of Penn Yan NY, and Dawn Bauer of Turtlepoint, one brother John Bauer, of Bradford, a sister in law Theresa Pekelnicky of Erie, and several nieces and nephews.
Dian was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers Bill, Terry, and Richard Bauer, two brothers in law, Leroy Meeks and Richard Pekelnicky.
At the family’s request, there will be no public services. Dian will be laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery in Marienville.
Donations can be made to the Lewis Run Volunteer Fire Department or to the McKean County SPCA.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Thomas C. Rose, 80, of Bradford, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at UPMC Hamot, Erie.
He was born on April 3, 1945, in Bradford; a son of the late John “Jack” and Agnes Kearns Rose.
He was a 1965 graduate of the Smethport Area High School.
On December 14, 1968, in the Evans Memorial Methodist Church, Lewis Run, he married Sheila J. Newton, who preceded him in death on February 25, 2013.
He was a United States Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War from 1965 until his honorable discharge in 1967.
He volunteered with the Derrick City Volunteer Fire Department and the former Bradford Special Police / CSI. He was also a member of the former Jack & Jill Square Dance Club.
He was employed by the Bradford Sanitary Authority from 1986 until his retirement in 2007. Prior to working for the Sanitary Authority, he worked for W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery for 13 years, and after retirement, he worked as a carrier for the Bradford Era.
He is survived by two sons, Donald (Martha) Rose and John (Christine) Rose all of Bradford; one daughter, Amanda Rose of Bradford; three grandchildren, Katherine Rose, Zackary Workman and Abagayle Workman; two step-grandsons, Nathaniel Kline and Allen Kline; one step-great grandson, Dean Kline and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and Wife he was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Elaine Stewart Rose and several siblings and step-siblings.
A memorial service will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Emanuel Lutheran Church with the Rev. John Kearns officiating.
Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park, Lafayette.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
McKean County is seeking qualified and highly motivated applicants for a full-time Finance Director located in Smethport, Pennsylvania.
Under the direction of the County Commissioners, primary responsibilities of this position include:
Budgetary:
Prepare annual County budgets.
Prepare monthly budget report for County departments.
Prepare budget status report for Commissioners, monthly or as needed.
Provide budget guidance and compliance.
Review department budgets for accurate coding.
Draft fiscal and budget policy.
Fiscal:
Compile reports needed for annual audit.
Compile reports needed for grants.
Track all funding sources and prepare reports.
Work with Human Service Director, Human Resources, Purchasing Director, and Chief Clerk.
Provide fiscal oversight for Federal and State funding sources and requirements.
Minimal Requirements:
Associate’s degree in business.
Bachelor’s degree in business management or accounting preferred.
At least 5 years of experience in budgeting and general accounting.
Special Requirements:
Ability to learn County software programs, operations, structure, and law as applicable to the position.
Ability to implement public administration, and office management practice and procedures.
Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret fiscal data; be able to project, estimate and forecast fiscal trends.
Payroll knowledge preferred.
Knowledge of ERP systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel applications.
Qualified candidates should apply by completing a McKean County job application and submitting a resume to Michele Jubon, Director of Human Resources, McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, via email to mmjubon@mckeancountypa.gov, or by applying online at Indeed. Applications and additional details are available in the Human Resources Department at the Courthouse. McKean County is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.
The meeting of the Woodland (Five Corners) Cemetery Association originally set for Thursday, April 30 has been rescheduled for Monday, April 27. The meeting will be held at the Crandall Hill Community Building, 13 East Carley Hill Road, Coudersport beginning at 6:30 p.m.
All lot owners and interested persons are invited to attend.
In addition to election of officers, Issues to be discussed include seasonal and long term maintenance, lot sales, and considerations for changes to operating procedures.
For more information, please contact Arthur Metzger, President, at 814-274-8004.
Last week in review: In one of the best combined weeks in program history, six Wildcat teams tasted victory, with the men’s and women’s tennis teams going each posting two wins and qualifying third for the United East Conference playoffs, the men’s lacrosse and women’s softball teams both going 2-0, the golf team finishing first in a six-team field, and the archery squad claiming two gold, two silver, a bronze and six All-Region honorees at the USA Archery East Region Outdoor Championships.
On the horizon: The postseason for everyone! Tennis teams will host first-round UEC action on Saturday, while the golf team seeks its fourth consecutive conference championship on Saturday and Sunday. The lacrosse team wraps up its regular season on Wednesday, and the softball team, whose regular season winds down on Saturday, will see postseason action on Wednesday, April 29, while archers await the outdoor nationals in mid-May.
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA. Mr. Erich Zaun, Principal, has announced that the following students, grades six through twelve, have been named to the Honor Roll for the third nine-week grading period at the Oswayo Valley Jr./Sr. High School. Students named to the High Honor Roll have maintained an average of 93% or above, while those on the Honor Roll have averaged 87% or above.
HIGH HONOR ROLL
GRADE 12: Jude Colbey, Lucas Dickerson, Luke Karr, Trevor Miller, John Mix, Rachel Rathbun, Mia Shaffer, Wynter Turek GRADE 11: Ella Bee, Travis Coriaty, Elizabeth Freeman, Sage McCleaft, Aubrey Resig, Dana Williams, Jenna Wylie GRADE 10: Evalyn Abdo, Amberdale Burks, Olivia Fetzer, Makiah Jandrew, Ella Resig, Bowen Taylor, Reese Thompson GRADE 9: Olivia Metcalf, Camdyn Shaffer, Lane West GRADE 7: Amethyst Allen, Ayce Geiger, Hailey Payne, Lela Thompson GRADE 6: Troy Allen, Brackson Bachand, Ariyanna Knowlton, Sara Taylor, Willow Vincent
HONOR ROLL
GRADE 12: KayLynn George, Ridge Mesler, Soi Sang Nguyen, Kole Parrish, Zachary Pitts, Lachlan Tabacheck GRADE 11: Payton Danforth, Faith Herzog GRADE 10: Callie Bachand, Kaitlynn Costello, Alessia Norton, Jessica Pitts, Rhylie Stannard, Ainsley Tabacheck, Layla Willow GRADE 9: Remington Bachand, Simon Dickerson, Joshua Hoffman, Rachael Long, Alec Resig, Noah Robison, Loghyn Willow GRADE 8: Jonathan Aumiller, Landon Austin, Mason Babcock, Jacob Bachand, Eric Barnhart, Conor Clarke, Mackenna Evingham, Jolene Fisher, Tucker Fredenburg, Miriam Hoffman, Malachi Shaffer, Sharlotte Tucker GRADE 7: Harley Black, Emma Bryant, Emrick Furman, Evelynne Knowlton, Bentley Sisson, Alexis Taylor, Joseph Welch GRADE 6: Eva Colbey, Charlie Costello, Rilynn Drake, Brantley Jandrew, Adalynn Klein, Daniel Nudd, Levi Spiegel, Raegan Thompson, Connor Walker
CARE for Children Rainbow Corner Preschool celebrated its young learners during the Week of the Young Child this week with a fun beach theme.
The week was highlighted by themed days that reinforced the curriculum and Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards, including science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). Using hands-on, collaborative activities, staff also encouraged movement and healthy lifestyles.
Two special evenings were devoted to family STEAM nights that focused on beach-themed activities. The week ended with a visit from magician Dave Jeffers, who performed for students before stations were set up with a beach party theme to further engage the young learners.
BRADFORD, Pa. – Mitch Vleminckx, head athletic trainer at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, was honored with the President’s Award for Staff Excellence during Honors Convocation held April 10.
The President’s Award for Staff Excellence was set up to recognize staff members who have shown exemplary performance and made outstanding contributions to campus. The award includes a framed certificate and $1,500 to be used to enhance professional development.
The new state-of-the-art linear accelerator is currently being installed at the Mildred Milliman Radiation Medicine Center, a $4.1 million total investment by Olean General Hospital to keep cancer care local.
Olean, NY – Olean General Hospital (OGH), a Kaleida Health facility, is pleased with the progress of the Mildred Milliman Radiation Medicine Center renovation and technology upgrade. The project remains on track to resume radiation therapy services in May 2026, marking a significant milestone in the transformation of local cancer care.
This week, the radiation medicine center’s new state-of-the-art linear accelerator, the Varian TrueBeam 4.1 system, officially arrived on site and is currently being installed. This advanced technology will enable more precise, efficient and personalized radiation treatments for patients across the region. Installation and commissioning are progressing as planned in coordination with regulatory partners to ensure the highest standards of safety and quality.
Smethport – Wendy K. Bradshaw, 55, of Smethport, passed away Thursday (April 16, 2026) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
She was born July 16, 1970 in Kane, the daughter of Richard A. and Penny A. (Carlson) Walker, Sr. On September 9, 2006, in Clermont, PA, she married Mark S. Bradshaw, who survives.
Wendy was a graduate of Smethport High School Class of 1988 and worked in several locations before becoming unable to work due to health issues.
She was a member of the American Legion, John Berg Post #976 of Crosby, and
enjoyed baking, hunting, fishing, camping, and being outdoors. She loved spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren.
In addition to great music from national touring artist Greg Piccolo and Heavy Juice, there are other reasons not to miss the Wellsboro Community Concert Association’s last concert of the 2025-2026 season. It will be at 7:30 p.m. next Saturday April 25 in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
Piccolo is nominated for a prestigious 2026 Blues Music Award by The Blues Foundation in the “Instrumentalist-Horn” category. He is known for his work with his own band Greg Piccolo and Heavy Juice, which he started in 1994,and for coming to national prominence as a tenor saxophonist, lead vocalist, songwriter and bandleader from roughly 1971-1994 as a key member of Roomful of Blues, an American jump blues and swing revival big band based in Westerly, Rhode Island where Piccolo was born and raised. The 47th Annual Blues Music Award will be held in Memphis, Tennessee on May 7th, shortly after Piccolo’s Wellsboro performance.
