Eric “E” Cramer, 56, Of Bradford
Eric “E” Cramer, 56, of Bradford, passed away on March 9, 2026. Born April 10, 1969, Eric was known for his brilliant mind, quiet nature, and deep appreciation for art, music, and the mysteries of life.
A gifted student from an early age, Eric carried his intelligence and curiosity into his working years. He was formerly employed at KOA Speer Electronics and later worked at Pulakos Chocolates in Erie, PA, where he found a strong sense of community and took pride in his work.
Affectionately known as “E” or “Uncle E,” he will be remembered by his family as a dreamer with a unique perspective on the world. He had a deep love for film, music, and literature, especially the darker and more imaginative works that reflected his thoughtful and introspective spirit. He also found peace in driving, often enjoying the solitude and freedom of the open road.
Eric is survived by his cherished daughter, Savannah, who was his greatest legacy; and his two closest sisters, Julie and Geneva; and many nieces and nephews who will cherish his memory and the quiet kindness he shared with them.
Eric has gone on to his final destination, where he is joyfully reunited with his Mother Sandra and brother William, who preceded him in death.
Hamlin Township Is Seeking A New Secretary/Treasurer
Hamlin Township is seeking a new secretary/treasurer position. QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, Excel, and good people skills are required. 30 hrs per week plus our meeting night on the second Monday of the month. Full medical Insurance, including eye and dental. Pay depending on experience. This position is listed on Indeed, or you may apply at hamlin16733@gmail.com.
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DEANE LITTLE BEANS TO PLANT VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEEDS IN RECYCLABLE POTS TO TAKE HOME
The free Deane Little Beans program for 3-12 year olds is being held next Saturday, April 18 from 12 p.m to 1 p.m. in the lobby at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. Free snacks will be provided.
During the one hour program, the Deane Little Beans will be making recyclable seed starter pots out of newspaper and paper towel rolls, along with seed saver envelopes. Parents are welcome to stay and help them.
Showing the youngsters what to do will be McKayla Accettulla, part-time coordinator of the Penn State Extension Master Gardner Program for Tioga, Bradford and Sullivan counties.
After they fill their seed starters with soil, the youngsters will choose vegetable or flower seeds to plant in them so they can grow their own garden this year. They will also decorate bags to transport their seed starters home in.
Deane Little Beans will also play some garden trivia games or do a craft to take home.
To ensure enough supplies will be provided for all children attending, parents are asked to pre-register (RSVP) online at deanecenter.com, by calling 570-724-6220 or emailing director@deanecenter.com.
Deane Little Beans is sponsored by the UPMC Health Plan, First Citiens Community Bank, the Horace B. Packer Foundation, Charles Knox and Margaret C. Etner Foundation and the Earle W. and Ina G. Tabor Foundation.
Dr. Stephen “Steve” Lawrence Guynup, 58, Of Wellsville, NY
Dr. Stephen “Steve” Lawrence GUYNUP, 58, of Wellsville, NY, passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2026 at his home. Born on August 7, 1967 to Barbara “Barb” Ann Guynup (née Grimes) and Carl Clarence Guynup of Haddon Heights, New Jersey, Steve was the family’s youngest child. He is survived by siblings Amy, Anne, Peter, and Polly.
Throughout his New Jersey upbringing, Steve often spent summers in the Wellsville house, then owned by his grandparents and surrounded by dairy farms. He would, however, return – years later – to care for his aging, widowed mother. The whole family valued this act of love and dedication, as it enabled Barb to live out her remaining years in the town where she was raised.
Steve’s choices in life – educational, professional, and personal – reflected his singular, fundamentally creative view of the world.
Never bound by rigid thinking, one popular family story recalls when he, as a small child, attempted to construct a full-scale hang glider inside the basement. Following graduation from Haddon Heights High School, Steve obtained a Bachelor of Science in fine and applied arts (Rochester Institute of Technology), a Master of Science in information design and technology (Georgia Institute of Technology), and a doctorate in design and communications (University of Baltimore).
Early in his studies, Steve grew captivated by the nascent field of virtual reality (VR) modeling. VR provided him with an experimental, world-building medium through which he could technologically innovate and tell stories. He frequently based projects on poetry, including the works of William Blake, remarking once that “poems have always been great tools for breaking apart and understanding reality, and virtual reality is no different.”
Steve became an award-winning VR designer, having contributed significantly to the immersive art movement. And, as a published academic and committed educator, he fostered subsequent generations of VR developers – who are now a key part of his legacy.
Steve’s brother and sisters extend their heartfelt gratitude to all who embraced Steve – including the Wellsville community that welcomed him, particularly those at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center and the David A. Howe Public Library.
There will be a family memorial service this spring at Grimes District Cemetery in Port Allegany, PA.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust & Embser Funeral Homes & Cremation, 34 West State Street, Wellsville, NY 14895. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Troy E. Simmons, 54, Of Westfield, PA
Troy E. SIMMONS, 54, of Westfield, PA, died Monday, April 6, 2026 in Guthrie Corning Hospital, Corning, NY. Born March 2, 1972, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Robert J. and Barbara K. Lee Simmons. A 1991 graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School, he was employed by Westfield Tanning Company, Dresser-Rand, and Cowanesque Recycling.
His daughter and grandchildren were his pride and joy. He cherished time with family and friends. Troy loved riding motorcycle and being in a garage working on vehicles and projects.
Surviving are: his mother, Barbara Simmons of Westfield; a daughter, Haylee (Dakota) Gigee of Knoxville; five grandchildren, Ariah Gigee, Amree Gigee, Adeline Gigee, Alayna Gigee, and Alice Gigee; his significant other, Crystal Wadsworth of Woodhull, NY; four siblings, Trisha (Linda Stephens) Stratton of Granbury, TX, Tracy (Marcelle) Simmons of Fairfield, Tina (John) Huse of Winchester, VA, and Tara (Charles) Kibbe of Harrison Valley; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was predeceased by his father; and a son, Kolby Geffers. A gathering to celebrate Troy’s life will be held on a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Frances K. “Fran” Stilson, 84, Of Sharon Center
Frances K. Stilson “beloved mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law”
SHARON CENTER, PA—Frances K. “Fran” Stilson, 84, of Sharon Center, passed away unexpectedly after suffering an apparent heart attack on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born on Sunday, June 8, 1941 in Chrystal, she was a daughter of Linwood Earl and Margaret Dunshie Hyde. On July 22, 1961 in Chrystal, she married John M. Stilson, who passed away on April 27, 2016.
Fran was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School, Class of 1959, in Shinglehouse. Early in her working career, Fran was employed by the former Pan American World Airways in Long Island City, NY, as a reservationist, booking passengers on various overseas flights. She spent the majority of her career as a legal secretary/office manager. She had formerly served as a secretary for the Sharon Township supervisors.
Fran was a member of the Coudersport Gospel Tabernacle Church. Her greatest loves were her family and church.
Left to cherish her memory are three children, Tammy A. (Mark) Perkins of Wilmington, PA, Chris P. (Connie) Stilson of Bolivar, NY, and Phil E. (Lisa) Stilson of Millport; six grandchildren, Dalacy Perkins, Jeremy Perkins, Andrew Perkins, Kristen Stilson, Trevor Stilson, and Lexie Stilson; eight great-grandchildren, Lillian Kreider, Alex Kreider, Aiden Hudson, Paxton Perkins, Kunal Perkins, Taeson Stilson, Kayden Stilson, and Roeshen Perkins; a brother, Donald (Patricia) Hyde of Eleven Mile; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Fran was predeceased by a daughter-in-law, Dawn Stilson; a great-grandson, Taydan Stilson; three sisters, Barbara Van Pelt, Virginia Sturdevant, and Patricia Todd; and a brother, Douglas Hyde.
Family and friends may gather from 9am to 11am on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Coudersport Gospel Tabernacle Church, 420 Rt 6 W, Coudersport, where funeral services will follow at 11am with Pastor John Minor, officiating. Private burial services will be held in the Chrystal Cemetery, Eleven Mile, with Pastor Fred Kemp, of Potter County Baptist Church, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Fran’s name may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Fran’s family entrusted her care 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 Fran, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page
Newly Designed “Preserve Our Heritage” License Plates Featuring The Pennsylvania Bank Barn Now Available for Purchase
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) announced today that Pennsylvanians may now purchase the newly-designed “Preserve Our Heritage” special fund plate featuring the Pennsylvania Bank Barn and the Liberty Bell. The Pennsylvania Bank Barn is a distinct and highly efficient agricultural structure that became a defining feature of the American rural landscape. Originating in the early 18th century, it is celebrated for its ingenious integration of architecture and topography.
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners
Plans for Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026
HARRISBURG – A total of 176 disciplinary actions, including 73 education requirements and $169,750 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 118 underground facility owners, excavators and project owners in the latest enforcement actions by the Public Utility Commission’s (PUC’s) Damage Prevention Committee (DPC). These actions were taken during the DPC’s March 2026 meeting.
The next meeting of the DPC is Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 9 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to join the meeting virtually by clicking on this Microsoft Teams event link or by calling into the telephone conference by dialing 267-332-8737, and then entering phone conference ID 862 359 842# to listen to the meeting. The meeting agenda will be made available here.
About the DPC
The DPC is a peer-based group of 13 representatives, nominated by their industry or affiliated organizations and appointed by the PUC. Creation of the committee was authorized by Pennsylvania’s Underground Utility Line Protection Law – also known as the “One Call Law.” The focus of the DPC is to reduce the number of “hits” on …
Chicken BBQ Benefit for Matt Cornell This Saturday
The Genesee Township Volunteer Fire Department (Station 37) is hosting a Chicken BBQ Benefit for Matt Cornell, who was recently diagnosed with colon cancer and is facing ongoing medical treatments and upcoming surgery.
Event Details:
– Saturday, April 11, 2026
– Serving begins at 12:00 PM until sold out
– Genesee Fire Hall, 405 Main St, Genesee, PA
– $13 for a whole chicken, $8 for a half chicken
All proceeds will go toward supporting Matt and his family with medical expenses.
For those unable to attend, there are also additional ways to support, including direct donations and a meal train.
GLENN O HAWBAKER IS HIRING-MULTIPLE OPENINGS AVAILABLE
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PITT-BRADFORD LAB GIVES SCIENCE STUDENTS ROOM TO DIG IN
BRADFORD, Pa. – Science students at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford have a new lab this academic year for firsthand learning and research, with strength in soil science.
The new geology and environmental science lab brings together equipment that had been scattered across labs and storage areas, while also adding new tools. It’s a place where students can examine soil and rock samples in almost any way imaginable — cutting, polishing, washing, dehydrating, analyzing size and composition, or viewing specimens at up to 100,000 times magnification.