Johnsonburg, Pa.: Bob Buriak brought the first coyote to the weigh station at the Rolfe Beagle Club in Johnsonburg on Thursday, 9/3. After the major rain storm the previous evening, we had expected no activity at the weigh station for the first day of this 10-day hunt, but Bob prevailed.
Bob harvested a 33.0# male coyote Thursday morning near 10:30 am after only a 20-minute stand once the rain quit and the sun just started to pop out. Bob was hunting with a .222 rifle and was using a Lucky Duck electronic call.
Bob is strictly a public lands hunter and was hunting Clearfield County.
Weigh-in is at 6:00 p.m. every day for this 10-day hunt. Additional information at the Facebook Page, Rolfe Beagle Club.
BRADFORD, PA — Maintaining access to specialty healthcare is an important part of ensuring Bradford-area residents can continue receiving the care they need close to home. At Bradford Medical Park, Joseph Staszel, MD, continues to provide pain management and physical medicine rehabilitation services for patients throughout Bradford and the surrounding communities.
As healthcare delivery in Bradford has evolved, continuing to offer specialty services locally helps patients avoid unnecessary travel and makes it easier to maintain ongoing care. For individuals living with chronic pain or conditions affecting mobility and physical function, having a specialist available in the community can be particularly important because care often involves evaluation, treatment and regular follow-up.
Dr. Staszel provides care for patients experiencing a range of conditions affecting pain, movement and physical function. His practice focuses on understanding each patient’s individual needs and developing an appropriate treatment plan to help manage symptoms and improve function.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (September 4) – Today, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) announced several upcoming committee meetings to be held virtually. These meetings will be held online with Commissioners and PFBC staff participating remotely.
Agendas for all public meetings can be found on the Meetings page of the PFBC website (Fishandboat.com). Dates, times, information on how to submit public comment, and links for viewing these meetings remotely can be found below:
Habitat Committee: Date: Friday, September 25, 2026 Time: 9 a.m. Public comments pertaining to the agenda can be submitted by calling (717) 705-7846, beginning on Thursday, September 17 at 8 a.m. until Friday, September 18 at 12 p.m. View this meeting virtually: LINK Meeting ID: 218 592 752 584 64 Passcode: hA347Zo3
Law Enforcement Committee: Date: Monday, September 28, 2025 Time: 2 p.m. Public comments pertaining to the agenda can be submitted by calling (717) 705-7846, beginning on Monday, September 21 at 8:00 a.m. until Tuesday, September 22 at 12 p.m. View this meeting virtually: LINK Meeting ID: 249 716 251 599 8 Passcode: ky2zQ6PT
Fisheries Committee: Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2025 Time: 10 a.m. Public comments pertaining to the agenda can be submitted by calling (717) 705-7846, beginning on Monday, September 14 at 8:00 a.m. until Tuesday, September 15 at 12 p.m. View this meeting virtually: LINK Meeting ID: 221 621 470 111 0 Passcode: zi3xB25M
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Potter County the week of September 7. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and while crews will be off Monday to observe the Labor Day Holiday, the scope of work in Potter County for the coming week is as follows:
Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning
Route 49 at a bridge spanning Baker Run, approximately two miles North of Coudersport in Eulalia Township. Tuesday, September 8, through Friday, September 11. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours and may deploy a pilot vehicle. When encountering a pilot vehicle with a “Pilot Car Follow Me” sign mounted on the rear and a revolving yellow light, drivers must remain behind it until it has left the roadway. Do not pass.
Route 1011 (Hickox/Ulysses Road) at a bridge spanning the Genesee River in Bingham Township. Tuesday, September 8, through Friday, September 11. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours and may deploy a pilot vehicle. When encountering a pilot vehicle with a “Pilot Car Follow Me” sign mounted on the rear and a revolving yellow light, drivers must remain behind it until it has left the roadway. Do not pass.
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a Port Allegany man has pled guilty to delivering methamphetamine during a plea hearing held at the courthouse on September 3rd.
Mackenzie GREEN was charged by McKean County Drug Task Force Detective Kolin Strawcutter with delivering methamphetamine in Port Allegany. GREEN pled guilty to Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Felony).
Record 60 applications highlight growing entrepreneurial momentum in the Bradford area.
The 2026 business competition attracted 60 applications—the largest number since the competition began in 2020—from entrepreneurs representing new businesses, innovative ideas, and existing businesses pursuing new ventures.
Selected as this year’s finalists are: Jeff Fox with Jeff Fox Cabinetry & Woodworking LLC, Deanna Leonard with The Forest Clearing Center, Tiffany and Jason Sawh with Forest Haven Kennels, William Sherwood with SHER-Sleeper LLC, and Kelly Strotman with Foster Brook Creamery.
“Since 2020, the Harvey L. Golubock Business Competition has attracted 300 applications, and behind every one of those applications is an entrepreneur willing to take an idea, invest their time and talent, and pursue an opportunity,” said Carolyn Boser Newhouse, Executive Director of the Bradford Area Alliance. “That represents something much larger than a competition. It reflects a growing culture of entrepreneurship and people who believe there are opportunities to start, build, and grow businesses right here in our region. Receiving a record 60 applications this year is something our entire community can celebrate.”
The Potter County Housing Authority has immediate availability for a 2 bedroom apartment:
Honeoye Haven apartments, located in Shinglehouse, PA
This apartment is a 2-bedroom with wall to wall carpeting, central heating and air conditioning, range and refrigerator included. This apartment is not available to a single person.
To be eligible you must be 62 years of age or older or disabled. Rent is based on 30% of your income. Includes electric, trash, water and sewer.
For more information please call the Potter County Housing Authority at (814) 274-7031 TTY/TDD #711 or stop by our office at 109 Market Street, Coudersport.
The Potter County Housing Authority does not discriminate against any person because of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, National or Ethnic Origin, Familial Status, Gender Identity or Handicap.
“Husband, Dad, Papa, Pastor” July 14, 1954 – September 4, 2026
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Ronald Arthur Frazier went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 4, 2026, at the age of 72. His was a life defined by faith, family, and a wholehearted devotion to sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Ron was born on July 14, 1954. In 1966, at just 12 years old, his life was forever changed when he made the commitment to surrender all and follow Jesus. It was a decision that would shape not only the course of his own life, but the lives of countless others for the next six decades. Whether behind a pulpit, at a church camp, across the table from someone who needed encouragement, or halfway around the world, Ron’s greatest desire was that people would know and faithfully follow Jesus.
Ron attended Olean High School and later attended Free Gospel Bible Institute in Export, Pennsylvania, graduating in 1974. On May 17, 1975, he married his “dear” wife, Diane Eastman, at the Kane Revival Center in Kane, Pennsylvania. Together, Ron and Diane would spend more than 51 years building a life centered on faith, family, and ministry.
Ron began pastoring in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, in 1975. The following winter brought one of the great surprises of his young life. In 1976, he rushed through a snowstorm to Kane, Pennsylvania, expecting to welcome his first baby into the world—only to discover that Diane had given birth to twins. It was the beginning of a large and much-loved family that would become one of the greatest joys of his life.
Ron went on to pastor Faith Temple Church in Titusville, Pennsylvania, for 22 years. In 2002, Ron and Diane moved to Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania, and he began a new chapter of ministry, faithfully pastoring Olean Revival Center in Olean, New York, where he continued to serve until his passing.
Ron’s heart for ministry and world missions was also reflected in his more than 30 years on the Board of Directors for Miller’s Evangelistic Association, where he became president in 2021.
For Ron, the church was never simply a building or a Sunday morning destination. He loved his church family deeply, from the oldest member to the youngest child. He believed in investing in people, encouraging them in their faith, and helping the next generation develop a love for God and His work.
Church camp held a particularly special place in Ron’s heart. It was always “just around the corner”. So did world missions. Over the years, his love for the Gospel took him far beyond the communities he pastored. He treasured opportunities to travel to different countries, meeting and encouraging believers around the world. He loved seeing firsthand what God was doing in other nations, forming friendships that crossed borders and cultures, and reminding fellow believers that they were part of a much larger family of faith.
Away from the pulpit, Ron found joy in many of life’s simple gifts. He loved fishing and gardening, and he had a special appreciation for Southern Gospel music. He loved traveling, but there was no title he treasured more than those connected to his family. His children and grandchildren brought him immeasurable joy, and his family grew not only through birth, but through adoption and through love. To Ron, family was never limited by biology.
He leaves behind his “dear” wife, Diane, and their children: Troy (Stacy) Frazier of Titusville, Pennsylvania; Joanna Frazier of Portville, New York; Adam (Esther) Frazier of Friendship, New York; Susanna (Kenneth) Bailey of Olean, New York; Jonathan (Amanda) Frazier of DuBois, Pennsylvania; Rachel (Derek) Spencer of Portville, New York; and Sarah Frazier of Portville, New York.
He is also survived by his 19 grandchildren—biological, adopted, and chosen—Koisha, Emily, Ella, Conner, Julia, Gregory, Kendra, Isaiah, Jeramiah, Giana, Anna, McKenna, Cassie, Evan, Mitchell, Liam, Luka, Conrad, and Theodore. Each held a special place in their grandfather’s heart.
Ron is also survived by his sisters, Gladys Winters and Shirley Winters of Salamanca, New York; numerous nieces and nephews; and so many, many friends, both far and near. His life and ministry created friendships that stretched across communities, churches, states, and nations.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter; his mother, Shirley Winters; his father, Arthur Whitmore; his brother, George Winters; his sister, Margaret Hogle; his beloved spiritual mentors, “Brother and Sister” Miller; his grandparents; and many aunts and uncles.
Ronald Frazier spent his life preaching the faith he first embraced as a 12-year-old boy. For more than half a century, he pastored churches, prayed with people, taught the Word of God, supported missions, encouraged believers, invested in young people at camp, raised a family, loved his grandchildren, and remained committed to the calling he believed God had placed upon his life.
Those who knew Ron will remember the pastor, the missionary-hearted traveler, the fisherman, the gardener, the husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, mentor, and friend.
But above all else, they will remember a man who loved Jesus—and who spent his life trying to help others love Him, too.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 7, 2026, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Oswayo Valley Bible Campground, 479 Rt 44 in Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania.
A funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m., with his son, Rev. Troy Frazier, officiating. Services will be livestreamed at www.meaministries.org
A committal service will be conducted with Rev. David Eastman officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse.
In lieu flowers, memorials in Ron’s name may be made to Olean Revival Center, 146 N. 13th Street, Olean, NY 14760.
Ron’s family has entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Ron, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
September Star Award Winner, Rachel McCaslin, patient access representative, OGH.
OLEAN, NY – Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facility, is proud to announce the winner of the 2026 September Star Award. This month’s recipient was Rachel McCaslin, patient access representative. McCaslin has been with OGH since 2018.
“When a patient arrived for an imaging exam, she believed she was also scheduled to have laboratory work completed. However, there were no lab orders in her chart. During an especially busy morning, Rachel took the initiative to contact the patient’s provider to clarify the situation and obtain the necessary orders. Although the patient was prepared for the possibility that she might need to return another day, Rachel was able to reach the provider and have the orders submitted. The patient was extremely grateful that, after fasting, she was able to complete everything during the same visit,” said her nomination. “Rachel is a true patient advocate who consistently goes above and beyond to put patients first.”
The Star Award is presented monthly to an employee who demonstrates outstanding performance and inspires the same in others. Staff members are nominated for exceptional customer satisfaction, continuous performance improvement, teamwork, communication, ownership/accountability, and excellence through co-worker or patient nominations.
The following were also nominated for Star Awards: Daniel Kermick, RN, third floor; Tabitha Martial, nurse assistant, sub-acute rehab; Lisa Sworts, RN, sub-acute rehab; and Katrina White, hostess, food and nutrition.
Star award recipients receive a Chamber of Commerce gift certificate, additional paid time off, a certificate of recognition and the star award parking spot.
Representatives from the three organizations awarded grants through The Elk County Community Fund’s July grant cycle were presented with grant checks by the Elk County Community Foundation. Pictured are Fred Fritz, St. Marys Sportsmen’s Club; Elk County Community Fund Committee members John Mulcahy, Fritz Lecker, Jeff Marzella; and Tim Smith, Commander, American Legion Post 103 (back row); Marcia Bleggi, Jill Cyphert and Barb Samick, Historical Society of St. Marys & Benzinger Township, and ECCF Executive Director Tiffany Boschert (front row).
The Elk County Community Fund continues to invest in organizations, volunteers, and projects that make a difference in Elk County every day. During its most recent grant cycle, The Elk County Community Fund awarded $18,000 to three local organizations for projects that preserve our history, improve accessibility, and enhance community resources.
The Historical Society of St. Marys & Benzinger Township received $6,000 toward the purchase of a ViewScan 5. This technology will assist the Historical Society in its continued work to preserve local history and make historical records and resources more accessible to our community. American Legion Post 103 was awarded $5,500 for repairs to its public-access handicap ramp. The improvements will help ensure the facility remains accessible to our community for public events and will also support the Legion’s Burial Detail as it continues its important service to local veterans and their families.
Bradford, PA — The United Way of the Bradford Area has awarded the third round of Quarterly Impact funding. This funding stream is available quarterly throughout the year.
The agencies receiving the third quarter funding are Bradford Library – Discovery at the Library, CASA – Volunteer Recruitment, Destinations Bradford – Hygiene Pantry and Willow Creek Sportsman Club – Kids Conservation Day.
Quarterly Impact funds are available for qualifying 501(c)3 organizations in Bradford, Smethport and Port Allegany. Impact grant applications are capped at $1,500.00 per request and are subject to availability of funds. The fourth quarterly round of grants will be open October with submissions due on November 2nd.
If you have questions regarding the Quarterly Impact funding through the United Way of the Bradford Area, Inc., please call the office at 814-368-6181 or email us at sarah.lonzi@uwbanews.org. Applications and information regarding the available funding streams are available on our website at uwbanews.com.
The PA Wilds Center has been accepted into 1% for the Planet, a global network of thousands of businesses and nonprofits working together to support people and the planet.
More than 4,300 businesses across 110+ countries currently participate in the 1% for the Planet Program, spanning nearly every industry, from global outdoor brands to small independent shops, all committing to donate at least one percent of annual revenue — not just profit — to conservation and community causes. The companies then get to select among a list of vetted nonprofits where they want to direct their donations.
The PA Wilds Center is now on that list.
“Getting into this program is not as easy as signing up,” PA Wilds Center CEO Ta Enos said. “It’s quite a process. We are proud to have been accepted, and appreciate how the 1% for the Planet partnership can help us find aligned donors to support our work in rural communities.”
PA Wilds Center was approved under three of the program’s “Impact Targets” — Sustainable Livelihoods, Responsible Consumption & Production, and Nature Access — recognizing the way the Center’s work intentionally connects people to the region’s more than 2 million acres of public land, 16,000 miles of streams and rivers and other outdoor experiences in a way that is helping to support local businesses and revitalize rural communities.
COUDERSPORT, Pa., Sept. 3, 2026 – UPMC is coordinating an emergency preparedness training exercise scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19 from 7 a.m. to noon in the parking lot located near the Emergency Department at UPMC Cole, 1001 E. 2nd St., Coudersport.
The exercise is part of UPMC’s emergency preparedness planning and will be in conjunction with Potter County EMA, Coudersport Police Department, Pennsylvania State Police, Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, and Susquehanna Regional EMS. During the exercise, staff from UPMC will set up decontamination tents and other equipment used for HAZMAT and mass casualty response. Be advised, this is only a training. Please do not be alarmed.
Banning or limiting cell phones in schools is a subject we’re hearing more and more lately. Limiting their use can help students stay focused on their schoolwork. Without constant texts, social media, games, and notifications, students may have an easier time paying attention, completing assignments, and participating in class. It can also encourage students to communicate more with their teachers and classmates.
Of course, students may need access to their phones in certain situations, such as an emergency or to communicate with their parents when necessary. However, keeping phones put away during the school day can reduce distractions and help students develop better habits. Sometimes, simply putting the phone aside can make it easier to concentrate, learn, and achieve their academic goals.
Many schools have already implemented a cell phone limit or ban. Some governtment officials are working to ban them completely. Its 8 AM how many times have you used your cell phone this morning?
The Potter County Housing Authority will receive bids for Flooring Renovations for Freeman House Elderly Housing Project, Coudersport, Pennsylvania, at the office of the Owner, Potter County Housing Authority, 109 Market Street, Coudersport, Pennsylvania, until 12 P.M.,E.D.T., Thursday, September 24, 2026, at which time and place all bids will be opened and read aloud.
The bid envelope shall be marked “Flooring Renovations for Freeman House Elderly Housing“, and marked to the attention of Mr. Richard Duzick. Bidders will be notified as to bid results and disposition of contract award. Proposed forms of contract documents are on file at the office of the Potter County Housing Authority, 109 Market Street, Coudersport, Pennsylvania 16915, and will be available for inspection.
Copies of the documents may be obtained by depositing $20 (nonrefundable) with the Potter County Housing Authority for each set of documents so obtained. Payment must be made before receipt of bid documents.
This flooring project requires PA prevailing wage rates. A set of current rates will be available with the bid package. Contact information for the PA Department of Labor Wage Rate Division will be available for questions.
By making a Bid, the Bidder represents that (s) he has visited the site, (site meeting date will be set), become familiar with local Conditions, under which the work is to be performed, and has correlated these observations with the requirements of the proposed Drawings and Specifications. Bidder also represents that (s) he has read and understands the Drawings and Specifications, and the Bid is made in accordance therewith. The Authority will contact Bidders with a date for a site walk through and to take any questions pertaining to the project.
Potter County Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. No bid may be withdrawn without the consent of the Potter County Housing Authority. The “invitation to bid” form is located on page IB-1 in the bid document. The Authority looks forward to receiving bids from Minority, and Woman-owned Businesses. Please feel free to contact Richard Duzick, Executive Director, at 814-274-7031 ext. 4, or pcha1@zitomedia.net with any questions.
The Coudersport Area School District is seeking applicants for the position of HS Instrumental Music Teacher effective with the 2026-2027 school year.
Interested applicants should send a complete application package including a letter of interest, application, PA certificate, current clearances (Act 24/31/34/151/168), resumé, and transcripts to the Office of the Superintendent, CASD, 698 Dwight Street, Coudersport, PA 16915 until the position is filled.
POSITION VACANCY
The Coudersport Area School District is seeking applicants for a Head Custodian effective September 21, 2026.
Interested applicants should send a complete application package, including a letter of interest, application, current clearances (Act 24/31/34/151/168), and resumé to the Office of theSuperintendent, CASD, 698 Dwight Street, Coudersport, PA 16915 by September 9, 2026.
Liberty Township – 4859 Route 155, Port Allegany, PA 16743
Job Overview
Liberty Township is hiring a motivated and responsible Commercial Driver’s License (Class A CDL) driver to join our Township. In this role, you will operate various types of vehicles and equipment, including snow plows, dump trucks, loader, excavator, rollers, and other heavy equipment. Your primary goal is to ensure that the equipment is in good working order and can operate. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the community by providing and maintaining township roads for the community. Applicants must hold a valid CDL and drivers license and be mechanically inclined. Applicant is preferred to be able to plow snow and cinder roads, run heavy equipment and have a level head, being able to accomplish tasks by yourself.
Responsibilities
Safely operate dump trucks, and plow trucks safely
Safely operate heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, backhoes, and rollers
Conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety, including checking brakes, lights, tires, and emergency equipment
Mechanically inclined in some aspects of work
Ability to communicate on the job with road master and supervisors
Requirements
Able to be called out on weekends and late at night
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements
Proven experience in dump trucks, and plow trucks
Knowledge of traffic laws, vehicle codes, and transportation safety regulations at the state and local levels
Ability to perform heavy lifting at times
Call outs on weekends and nights
For more information on the job contact Richard Brown Township Supervisor by phone at 814-598-4411 or stop into the Liberty Township Office for a job application!
Pay: $23.00 – $26.00 per hour depending on experience
The Potter County Housing Authority has immediate availability for a 2 bedroom apartment:
Honeoye Haven apartments, located in Shinglehouse, PA
This apartment is a 2-bedroom with wall to wall carpeting, central heating and air conditioning, range and refrigerator included. This apartment is not available to a single person.
To be eligible you must be 62 years of age or older or disabled. Rent is based on 30% of your income. Includes electric, trash, water and sewer.
For more information please call the Potter County Housing Authority at (814) 274-7031 TTY/TDD #711 or stop by our office at 109 Market Street, Coudersport.
The Potter County Housing Authority does not discriminate against any person because of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, National or Ethnic Origin, Familial Status, Gender Identity or Handicap.
Christy Ann MacFarlane, 67, of Bradford, passed away on August 31, 2026, with her brothers at her side. She chose to let the cancer run its course after it was discovered in an advanced state.
She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Richard and Shirley Dallenbach, and her sons, Johnny Coldren and Brian Coldren. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Coldren; her brothers, Rick Dallenbach and Edward Dallenbach; her sister, Sharon Fitzsimmons; her granddaughters, Gracie Davis and Hope Coldren; and several nieces and nephews.
At her request there will be no services.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Randal J. White, 63, of Bradford, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at his home.
He was born on December 15, 1962, in Corning, NY; a son of the late Bernardine Mae Nichols.
He was a 1981 graduate of the Port Allegany High School, and he attended Boces, Olean, NY. Later on, in life, while he was living in Florida he earned Electrician’s certification.
He was a United States Army veteran who served from 1981 until his honorable discharge in 1983.
On September 7, 1995, in Limestone, NY; he married Roxanne B. Bunce, who survives.
He attended the First Church of the Nazarene, Bradford. He loved working on vehicles and riding his motorcycle.
While living in North Carolina, he worked in construction, and in Florida he worked for ProLine Boats and worked as an electrician.
In addition to his wife of thirty years, Roxanne White of Bradford he is also survived by eight children, Tony Rodney of Shickshinny, Robert Erickson of Mt. Jewett, Jessica (TJ) White-Bennett of Bradford, Johnathan (Angela) White of Ambridge, Arrianna Gunn-White of Bradford, America Gunn-White of Bradford, Daisy Gunn-White of Bradford and James Cushman-White of Bradford; eight grandchildren, Addicus, Mercedes, Tristan, Lacie, Kean, Lyla, Xander and Elaina; two brothers, James and Del White both of Bradford; four sisters, Meredith (Tim) Hopkins of Lutz, FL, Trish Powell of Johnsonburg, Joyce (Dave) Bleem of Bradford and Rhonda (Andrew) Shephard of Olean, NY, two aunts, Linda Nichols and Mary Nichols both of Elmira, NY, several nieces and nephews, several great nieces and nephews, one great great-nephew, and one foster child.
In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, two aunts, two uncles, and seven infant brothers.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
A celebration of Randy’s life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions in his memory can be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or any veterans’ organization.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Born to Paul and Theyra Smith in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Eileen transitioned into Heaven from her home in Raleigh, NC.
She came into this world with a smile and spirit as big as the sky, and became the light of every room she was in. Eileen was spunky little sis to brothers Ken and Phil, the Class Clown, the Entertainer…always, the entertainer! A butterfly that left her magic everywhere she went.
Blessed with the superpower of JOY, Eileen’s impact on everyone who knew her cannot fully be measured. Her light, her presence, her love of people…all legendary. To know her was to love her. To be loved by her, well, that was the gift of a lifetime.
“Smitty” was one of one. Eileen often told the story of how she ended up in the US Army. She fell in love with the uniform of the military recruiter that came to her high school. “I want to wear that!” She signed up before telling her parents, and spent the next 30 years serving our country; six years active duty and 24 years in the US Army Reserves. Rising to the rank of Master Sargent and becoming a senior instructor were among her proudest accomplishments. She taught all facets of leadership to include land navigation, traits of a leader, effective speaking, writing, and counseling. She remained dear friends the rest of her life with many who served alongside her, especially the 3286th USAR.
Eileen brought people together. She was the family genealogist, class reunion enthusiast, and unofficial event photographer. If you were there, she was going to get a picture of you and post it on facebook! She collected people everywhere she went, including strangers in restaurants.
She lived the values of her strong faith. Love God with all your heart, but don’t force your beliefs on anyone else. Be the example. Love your neighbors — all of them.
She graduated Port Allegany class of 1960, earned a degree in Business Administration at Western Carolina University, worked 17 years as a controller at Carolina Power & Light, and 19 years as a successful real estate agent. She was a servant leader in every role she had, especially cherishing a mission trip to Mexico in 2008.
For every occasion, she had a quip, a quote or a treasured saying passed down. She especially loved the many sayings from her Father like “I’m glad you got to see me,” and “If the next year goes by as quickly as the last one, it’ll be over by next week.”
While our Earthly world feels a bit dimmer without her shine, Heaven clearly got a glow up when she arrived. She is, no doubt, reunited with dear loved ones, being the life of the party, holding court with a story, a song, and a smile.
She is survived by her devoted partner of 29 years Wendy Broome and their dog Belle; brothers Paul Kenneth Smith (Carol) and Philip Lucas Smith (Ann); bonus children and grandchildren, a legion of beloved cousins and relatives, nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews. We’re certain she would gently insert how many “first cousin, once removed” instances there are!
The family thanks Eileen and Wendy’s many longtime dear friends and neighbors who have been such a joyful part of their lives.
We will celebrate her homegoing with gatherings in North Carolina and Pennsylvania in the coming months. Thank you all for loving her. She loved you right back.
As her mother once said, “Lord, I can’t do another thing with her – she’s all yours.”
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation in her name to your favorite charity, and to do something every day that brings you JOY!
Community Service Initiative for Juvenile Offenders Celebrates 36 Years
BRADFORD, Pa. — If you walked along the Richard E. McDowell Community Trail this summer, you might have seen a team of young people digging trenches, cutting logs and moving them into place along the creek, all in an effort to address erosion and improve stream management.
The effort is part of McKean County Juvenile Probation’s Boondocs Program, which employs juvenile offenders to support a wide range of environmental management initiatives in the region. Participants learn job skills, earn a competitive wage and can make restitution for crimes they have committed.
The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the courthouse lawn every Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, September 4th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
* Market times have been established after many trial times over the years. If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly. They are willing to try to accommodate your request.
* If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions, please contact Netra Baker at 814-598-0649netrabaker2@gmail.com]
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk-based products that include soap bars, shampoo bars, lotions, lotion bars, and bath bombs. We accept cash or card payments. For more information, contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.
Grace Y. CAREY, 88, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Arvada, CO, died Tuesday, September 1, 2026 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. Born May 31, 1938, in Shenandoah, IA, she was the daughter of Everett Carl and Harriett Elaine Roller Compton. On August 19, 2006, in Arvada, CO, she married Harlan L. Carey, who survives.
A graduate of Northboro High School in Northboro, IA, she earned a degree in business from Iowa Western Community College, Clarinda, IA. She was employed by Community Banks of Colorado in Arvada for 47 years, retiring as Vice President. Grace was a member of the Ulysses Methodist Church and Lakewood Elks Lodge #1777.
Surviving besides her husband, Harley, are: two grandsons, Travis Gaudy and Blake Gaudy, both of Fairfield, NJ; a sister, Donna Jeffers of Denver, CO; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two children, Rodney Chapman and Rhonda Gaudy; and four siblings.
A Memorial Service will be held on a later date. Burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Ulysses Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
On August 21, 2026, at approximately 0159 hours, officers responded to a call at 79 Lincoln Avenue, apartment 25, regarding an unwanted male who had entered the apartment and remained on scene.
Upon arrival, officers were informed that the male, later identified as Jordan Reams, had fled out of a rear apartment window. Officers were able to detain him near the apartment.
According to the resident of apartment 25, Reams arrived at the apartment around 0030 hours, knocked on the door, and shoved his way in, knocking the resident into a wall. Despite being told to leave, Reams refused, causing the resident to fear for his safety. The resident waited until he felt safe to contact his brother, who then called the police.
When Reams discovered the resident had reached out for assistance, he fled the scene. Officers were aware of an active no-contact order between Reams and the resident due to a previous incident. Following a thorough investigation, charges were filed in connection with this incident.
All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
