Margaret Kay “Peg” Burdick, 84, of Smethport, passed away Saturday (June 27, 2026) at home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born March 19, 1942 in Olean, NY, the daughter of Thomas and Nellie (McElwee) O’Brien Mangold. On November 24, 1962, in Smethport, PA, she married Richard L. Burdick, who died August 18, 1993.
Peg was a graduate of Smethport Area High School Class of 1960 and had worked for the Pentagon and ultimately for Smethport Area High School as secretary before her retirement.
Peg was a very active member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish. She was a dedicated member of it’s women’s club. She was also very active with the Smethport Food Bank. She was also an avid reader.
She is survived by:
One daughter: Kathleen (Marc) Burdick-Lisi of Knightdale, NC
Two sons: Richard “Perry” (Jacqueline) Burdick of Smethport and Mark (Lisa) Burdick of Mt. Jewett, PA
Grandchildren: Brandi Burdick, Jon-Marc Burdick, Taylor Rittberg, Drew Burdick, Quinn Burdick, Katie Burdick, Blayke Geer, Tyler Burdick, Rachel Ethridge, and Jordan Lisi
Great grandchildren: Evan, Delanie, Zain, Zeke, Collins, Brady, Isla, Kohen, Dawson, Bennett, Bodie, Jaime and Emmett
One brother: Michael O’Brien of Smethport
And several nieces and nephews
In addition to her parents and husband, Peg was preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew Vincent Lisi, along with three siblings, Kathleen O’Brien, Mary O’Brien DeBross and David O’Brien.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 4-7PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 2 Bank St., Smethport, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Wednesday, July 1, at 11AM in St. Elizabeth Church, Smethport, with the Rev. Joseph Dougherty, pastor as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Smethport. Rosary will be said at 6:45PM at visitation on Tuesday evening.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to St. Elizabeth Church or the Smethport Food Bank. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Linda L. GRAVES, 79, of Ulysses, PA, died Friday, June 26, 2026 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born December 7, 1946, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of George L. and Loretta B. Allen Bennett. On June 12, 1982, in Ulysses, she married Edward P. Graves, who predeceased her in 1986.
A 1964 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she was employed by Fassett House Hotel in Wellsville, NY, Ames in Wellsville, and Ulysses Borough as secretary/treasurer. She was a member of The First Baptist Church of Ulysses.
Surviving are: a daughter, Shelley (Kevin) Wiltrout of Chesapeake, VA; and two granddaughters, Megan (Mikhail) Gordin of Bellevue, WA and Kellie Wiltrout of Chesapeake.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a son, Rob S. Heysham; and a special aunt, Polly Bennitt.
Private funeral and committal services will be held at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Tri-Town Volunteer Ambulance, P.O. Box 247, Ulysses, PA 16948. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
The Coudersport Area School District is seeking qualified applicants for the position of School Nurse effective with the 2026-2027 school year.
Interested applicants should send a complete application package, including a letter of interest, PA certificate, PA Standard Teaching Application, Act 24, 31, 34, 151, and 168 clearances, references (3 current, professional), resumé, and transcripts to the Office of the Superintendent, CASD, 698 Dwight Street, Coudersport PA 16915 by July 9, 2026 or until the position is filled.
POSITION VACANCY
The Coudersport Area School District is seeking qualified applicants for the position of HS Math Teacher effective at the end of September 2026. Interested applicants should send a complete application package, including a letter of interest, PA certificate, PA Standard Teaching Application, Act 24, 31, 34, 151, and 168 clearances, references (3 current, professional), resumé, and transcripts to the Office of the Superintendent, CASD, 698 Dwight Street, Coudersport PA 16915 by July 9, 2026 or until the position is filled.
SUPERINTENDENT – COUDERSPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT (POTTER COUNTY)
Position Available July 1, 2026 Enrollment 670 (PreK – 12) Annual Budget: 17 Million
Requirements: PA Letter of Eligibility, strong executive skills, knowledge of current educational trends in curriculum and finance, positive communication skills in relating well with students, staff, parents, and community. Salary based upon training and experience. Interested applicants should request an application from Kathy Potter at 814-274-9480 or kpotter@coudyschools.net. Please send letter of interest, completed application, resume, PA Letter of Eligibility, current clearances, transcripts, PDE Form 6004, and five (5) current letters of reference to the: Office of the Superintendent, Coudersport Area School District, 698 Dwight Street, Coudersport PA 16915 by July 13, 2026.
Beth Ann Lewis, 61, of Smethport, passed away Friday (June 26, 2026) at UPMC-Hamot, Erie.
She was born October 5, 1964 in Port Allegany, the daughter of Frank and Anna (Acre) Grinolds. In 1988, in the United Methodist Church of Smethport, she married Paul J. Lewis, who survives.
Beth went to Smethport High School and she had worked at Kwik Fill of Smethport for many years. Everyone enjoyed visiting her at the pumps.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved to play Bingo on Thursday nights at the Crosby Fire Hall with her son.
In addition to her husband, Paul, she is survived by:
Three sons: Jason L Grinolds, Paul S. Lewis and Cody A. (Taylar) Lewis, all of Smethport
Four grandchildren: Maddox and Myles Lewis, and Bentley and Brayden Lewis, whose mother is Anna Prather
Two sisters: Maria L. (Leon) Snyder of Smethport and Gloria G. (Troy Appleby) Grinolds of Conesus, NY
And many nieces and nephews
Beth was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Kandy Burrows.
There will be no visitation or services at this time. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date and time.
Potter County America250 Committee is sponsoring a fitting observance of the nation’s founding, to be held at the county seat on Friday, July 3. It complements festivals in Galeton, Austin, Roulette and other area communities over the holiday weekend.
A rededication of the David Zeisberger memorial at the courthouse square will be held at 11 am by the Allegewi Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.Zeisberger, a Moravian missionary, passed through what is now Potter County in October 1767 while traveling to establish missions among Delaware (Lenape) Indians farther west. Historical accounts describe him as the first known European to cross the county’s vast wilderness.
That will be followed by a reading from the Declaration of Independence and a live performance by musician Dan Butler at the gazebo.At 2 pm, the public is welcome to attend the premier showing of local composer and music arranger Larry Herbstritt’s “Patriots in our Family Tree” at the Coudersport Theatre. It’s a musical tribute that seeks to connect modern-day residents of Potter County with the ordinary men and women whose sacrifices helped to create the nation. Admission is free.
Combining live and recorded music, narration, historical images and local family history, the work explores the American Revolution through the eyes of common patriots rather than famous historical figures.An epilogue features connections between Revolutionary War veterans and many local families.
The Deane Center’s Free Outdoor Concert Series continues at 6 p.m. next Friday, July 3 with a performance by Van Wagner on the outdoor stage, which faces Central Avenue on the side of the Deane Center building at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
This free concert is being held in conjunction with Wellsboro’s First Friday, a community street festival on Main Street that will be open from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on July 3 with local vendors, live music, food, artisan goods and special activities for kids.
West Branch Township, Potter County, is accepting applications for the part-time position of Secretary/Treasurer.
The position is responsible for Township administration, recordkeeping, meeting preparation and minutes, public communications, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, financial recordkeeping, and other duties as assigned by the Board of Supervisors. The successful candidate will initially focus on administrative and secretarial responsibilities and will receive training to assume all duties of the Secretary/Treasurer position.
Qualifications include strong organizational, communication, and computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to maintain confidentiality; attendance at evening meetings; and ability to obtain and maintain a surety bond.
Bookkeeping, payroll, and QuickBooks experience preferred. Municipal or office administration experience is a plus. Compensation based on qualifications and experience.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of June 29. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and while crews will be off on Friday, July 3, in observation of the Fourth of July holiday, the scope of work in McKean County for the remainder of the week is as follows:
Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning
Route 66 at a box culvert spanning West Run half a mile South of Kane Borough in Wetmore Township. Monday, June 29, and Tuesday, June 30. 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 346 at a box culvert spanning Foster Brook, a Tributary of North Creek, between McFadden Road and Hillwood Avenue in Norwich Township. Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday, July 2. PennDOT will implement single-lane closures while this work is completed.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Potter County the week of June 29. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and while crews will be off on Friday, July 3, in observation of the Fourth of July holiday, the scope of work in Potter County for the remainder of the week is as follows:
Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning
Route 4005 (Whitney Creek Road) at a bridge spanning the South Branch of Oswayo Creek half a mile South of Coneville in Hebron Township. Monday, June 29, through Thursday, July 2. This work takes place on or beyond the shoulder and has minimal, if any traffic impact, however PennDOT urges drivers to exercise caution in all work zones.
Pennsylvania has some of the oldest bridges in the country, with an with an average age of more than 50 years. Preventive maintenance is vital in extending the life of the structures. As such, PennDOT maintenance crews perform some bridge deck patching and structural repairs.
Environmental Education Programs 4th of July Weekend
Program Title: Bird Basics
Date: Friday, July 3rd
Time: 3:00 PMLocation: Environmental Learning Center Description: Join the park educator for all things birds! Short program on bird identification and how to use binoculars, followed by a bird walk through the park. Binoculars will be provided, but feel free to bring your own pair. A water bottle and sturdy shoes are recommended. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Program Title: Fliers of the Night
Date: Friday, July 3rd
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Campground Amphitheater
Description: How many owls are there in PA? Where can we find these nocturnal birds of prey? Come to this amphitheater program and find out some interesting facts about owls. Short talk followed by a movie—feel free to bring snacks and a blanket!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Program Title: Red, White, & Blue Scavenger Hunt
Date: Saturday, July 4th
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Environmental Learning Center
Description: Come out and explore Sizerville State Park and search for red, white, and blue colors in nature! Children should be accompanied by an adult and sturdy footwear is recommended. Feel free to bring sunscreen, bug spray, and a bottle of water.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Program Title: Trivia Night
Date: Saturday, July 4th Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Campground Amphitheater
Description: Sizerville is hosting its first ever trivia night! Join the park educator for a trivia game on Pennsylvania’s mammals – a prize will be given to the winning team as well. Children should be accompanied by an adult and this program is open for all ages. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Program Title: Nature Craft & Story
Date: Sunday, July 5th
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Environmental Learning Center
Description: Come down to the ELC and join the park educator for a short story followed by a make and take craft. This week’s topic will be birds!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Additional Information: To register for a program, go to the DCNR Calendar of Events website, search Sizerville State Park, find the program listed, and click on the Register button right under the program date, time, and location. For more information or questions about registering, please contact the Environmental Learning Center at (814) 486-5609. Sizerville State Park Calendar of Events Website:
In case of thunder, lightning, or extreme weather conditions programs may be moved or cancelled. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park office at (814) 486-5605. With a minimum of one week notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.Additional programs and events can be found on the DCNR website by clicking on the Events tab or go to https://events.dcnr.pa.gov and search Sizerville State Park. For more information or questions about programs at Sizerville State Park, please contact the Environmental Learning Center at (814) 486-5609.
PA Fish and Boat Commission, Partners, Announce ‘Operation Dry Water’ Enhanced Boating Under the Influence Patrols, Encourage Safe Boating Ahead of 4th of July Weekend
Boaters across Pennsylvania were given a ‘heads up’ today about the consequences they might face if they choose to go boating while intoxicated this upcoming 4th of July weekend. In Philadelphia today, the Fish and Boat Commission announced “Operation Dry Water” from July 3rd through 5th, where officers statewide will be out in force to look for drunk boaters and other Boating Under the Influence violations. BUI is the same as DUI in Pennsylvania, and it is illegal to operate any watercraft, powered or unpowered, with a blood-alcohol concentration of .08% or higher. Penalties are the same, too, and BUI offenders can lose boating privileges, face thousands of dollars in fines, or be sentenced to jail time.
In 2025, the PFBC arrested 27 individuals for BUI, including 9 arrests made during the Operation Dry Water campaign.
Additional safe boating messages include always wearing a life jacket, having a float plan to let someone know where you’ll be boating, and watching the weather forecast for summer storms.
Richard E. “Dick” Logue, 78, a lifelong resident of Austin, passed away with his loving family by his side on Thursday, June 25, 2026, after a brief illness.
Born on Sunday, June 29, 1947, in Coudersport, he was the son of Earl T. Logue and Betty A. (Jeffers) Logue. Following the death of his father when he was three years old, his mother married Bernard Cooney, who lovingly raised him. On February 4, 1967, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin, he married Carol J. Cussins, who survives him.
He was a graduate of Austin Area High School Class of 1965 and was a graduate of Franklin School of Science and Arts in Philadelphia.
He proudly served his country in the United States National Guard from 1968 to 1974. Following his military service, he dedicated 34 years to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation before retiring. He was an active member of the God’s Country Global Methodist Church and the Emporium Country Club, where he enjoyed the fellowship and friendships he shared with others. He was a former president of the Austin Volunteer Fire Company and served on their Board of Directors.
He dedicated more than 30 years to coaching boys’ and girls’ basketball at Austin Area School, positively impacting generations of student-athletes both on and off the court. An avid golfer, he cherished the many days spent on the golf course with his special group of buddies, where friendship and laughter were just as important as the game. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time outdoors.
He never met a stranger and had a remarkable ability to make everyone feel like a lifelong friend. Blessed with the gift of conversation and humor, he genuinely enjoyed visiting with people and sharing stories. Most mornings you could find him along with the “Coffee Club Group” at Big Mikes Dairy Dine doing just that. Dick was a true gentleman with a kind heart, he was deeply devoted to his family, whom he loved beyond measure. He also had a special affection for animals.
Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife and best friend of 59 years, Carol; his son, Kurt (Julie) Logue; three cherished grandchildren, Kal Logue, Kade (Jordan) Logue, and Kina (Nick) VanWhy; and two adored great-grandchildren, Von D. VanWhy, and Vivian F. VanWhy; two brothers, Randy (Nan) Cooney and Denny (Kim) Cooney; and nephews, Josh (Staci) Cooney, Joseph Cooney, Andy (Christy) Cooney, and James Cooney. His two beloved fur buddies Gilby & Sonny will miss their rides in the car and the comfort of his lap.
His greatest joy was his family. He treasured every moment spent with his grandchildren, whether coaching them, walking the golf course together, driving them to practice, or simply sharing life lessons. He was their biggest supporter, greatest encourager, and a true-life coach. His time, unwavering dedication, and unconditional love helped shape the people they are today.
He shared an especially close bond with his son, Kurt. More than father and son, they were best friends. One of the greatest honors of his life was standing beside Kurt as the best man at his wedding, a reflection of the deep love, respect, and friendship they shared.
In addition to his parents, Dick was predeceased by several grandparents, aunts, uncles and good friends.
The family extends special thanks and heartfelt love to their lifelong friend and “like a son,” Mike Bauer, for the time, care, and support he shared with the family during this difficult time.
Family and friends may gather from 11:00am to 1:00 pm on Monday, June 29, 2026, at God’s Country Global Methodist Church, 26 Turner Street, Austin, Pa where funeral services will follow at 1:00pm with the Rev. Todd Lamer, officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Austin.
Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Monday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dick’s name may be made to Austin Vol Fire Company, PO Box 328, Austin, PA 16720 or to God’s Country Global Methodist Church, PO Box 8, Austin, PA 16720.
His family entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, Funeral Director/Owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
Paul F. Hoehman, 89, of Port Allegany was born on Jan. 9, 1937 in Clarence Center, NY and passed away on June 23, 2026 at his home with his loving wife by his side.
He was a proud Air Force and Vietnam Veteran serving for 21 years.
He loves traveling the world – His next adventure after leaving Columbus, OH was a life where he made every minute count as an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, camping and going to and working on race cars, snowmobiling, four wheeling, driving his side by side on the rocky terrain at “Rock Run”.
He was very adventurous – spent many days and nights at the cabin he built at Rock Run. He welcomed family and friends to visit there and gave hunters a place to stay while they hunted.
He enjoyed life to the fullest – He was the man that could do anything and stopped at nothing. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his loving wife Margaret (Maggie) of 40 years. Three daughters; Pauleen (John) Lanning. Tracy Leadstrom and Denise (Dave) Stahl. One son; David (Rhonda) Hoehman. Two stepsons; Robert (Barbara) Farmelo and Paul (Karen) Farmelo. Many grandchildren, great grandchildren. One brother; Kenny Hoehman and two sisters; Norma Ulrich and Linda Kelkenburg.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth and David Hoehman, two brothers David and Robert Hoehman and a sister Joan Moultroup. Pauls first wife Emma (Pat) Minns Hoehman, son Timothy Hoehman and grandson C J Shaw and Stepson Joseph Farmelo
There will be no visitation. Military Honors will be held at the Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, OH
Memorials if desired may be made to the Moose Lodge 460 or the Veterans Memorial Home both in Port Allegany.
