Route 219 CLOSED FROM PETERS ROAD TO 1-90 DUE TO WEATHER
Road Closure: Rte 219 NB/SB is closed from Peters Rd to I-90 due to weather at 10am until further notice, Orchard Park, Erie Co.
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November 2022
Duke Center Turkey Trot Thursday at 9 AM
We are accepting donations for the registration fee and gift basket donations will be accepted for raffles. Thank you!
METCO PRESENTS CHECK
Elk County- Rodney Brennen, Metco president and owner Don Fleming along with Metco employees Susie Hoffman, Ken Schatz, Sheryl Smith, Jim Wimer, Doug Taylor, Matt Liptak, Shari Wendel, and Wes Brennen presented a generous donation to the St. Marys Area United Way. Receiving the check on behalf of the St. Marys Area United Way is president Doug Gaffey, Don Fleming who also a St. Marys United Way board member, Doug Bauer, United Way payroll chairman, and Jason Gabler, United Way Corporate Campaign Chair. Metco is a powdered metal manufacturer located on 1241 Brusselles Street, St. Marys. Metco employs over 200 employees and has been operating since 1982.
Metco is one of the many companies who give corporate donations and support the United Way through a payroll program. Metco allows employees to have monthly deductions from their paychecks to benefit the St. Marys Area United Way. This year, United Way was awarded a grant to specifically support the payroll program efforts with local companies. Therefore, employees who contributed at Metco received a blanket as a token of an appreciation for their generosity.
Metco’s corporate donation of $2,000 will support the St. Marys Area United Way 2022 campaign. The United Way’s 2022 campaign goal is $170,000. Funding raised in 2022 will be available for eligible organizations to seek grant funding for 2023. In order to be eligible for funding from the St. Marys Area United Way, an agency must: have a current 501(c)(3) status, provide services to citizens living within the St. Marys Area School District, provide services to meet health and human welfare needs, and be registered with the PA State Bureau of Charitable Solicitation or be exempt from registration. The St. Marys Area United Way encourages any organization interested in seeking grant funding to inquire by calling 814.781.6000 to receive an application. The 2022 grant application deadline will be December 15, 2022, with grant awards announced in 2023.
As a result of the 2021 campaign, the St. Marys Area United Way provided grant awards to Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Boys & Girls Club of St. Marys, Boys Scouts-Bucktail Council, CAPSEA, Catholic Charities, City of St. Marys Parks and Recreation, Dickinson Center, Fox Township Sportsmen Youth Program, Girl Scouts of Western PA, Guardian Angel Center, Life & Independence for Today, St. Marys Area School District, St. Marys Interparish Rooted Youth Ministry, St. Marys Library and the Veteran’s Memorial-Eternal Flame located on the Diamond downtown St. Marys.
The St. Marys Area United Way has served the citizens of the City of St. Marys and surrounding counties since 1925. The St. Marys Area United Way relies on the contributions from companies and local individuals. Those donations support the financial needs of non-profit agencies that serve the health and human welfare needs of our community. If you would like to become one of these individual or corporate donors, please call 781.6000 or mail your check to the St. Marys Area United Way, 44 So. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Oswayo Valley Middle/High School Honor Roll Released
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA. Mr. Mark Schlosser, Principal, has announced that the following students, grades six through twelve, have been named to the Honor Roll for the first nine-week grading period at the Oswayo Valley Middle/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: Alexandria Bechelli, Jadyn Brabham, Liberty Enty, Makenzie Good, Karielle Johnston, Trinity Lundy, Ella Malogrino, Sean McKean, Cheyenne Mehl, Lexie Stilson
GRADE 11: Nikolas Bonney, Olivia Cook, Hannah Cudzil, Madelynn Evingham, Maddison Gietler, Mallory Goodliff, Elexis Hagans, Alexis Kemp, Laci Miller-Geiger, Oai Linh Nguyen, Praylan Perkins, Lily Stedman, Holden Turek
GRADE 10: Charlotte Austin-Keech, Addison Bechelli, Abram Cook, Layken Enty, Lauren Hedges, Wyatt Johnston, Sophia Komenda, Chloe Metcalf, Madison Taylor, Rylee Thompson, Brooke Voorhees, Eva West, Danielle Williams
GRADE 9: Lucas Dickerson, Luke Karr, Trevor Miller, John Mix, Soi Sang Nguyen, Rachel Rathbun, Mia Shaffer, Wynter Turek
GRADE 8: Elizabeth Freeman, Aubrey Resig, Jenna Wylie
GRADE 7: Bowen Taylor, Reese Thompson
GRADE 6: Lane West
HONOR ROLL
GRADE 12: Chris Clarke, Nicholas Flamini, Avaree Kellert, Jillian Maurer, Allen Mertsock, John Wylie
GRADE 11: Savannah Carr, Brooke George, Naomi Mix
GRADE 10: Jadyn Fleischman, Landon Flurschutz, Shania Jobe, MaKenna Manning, Shayden Mesler, Kael Parrish, Aidan Resig, Phinyaphat Senanooch
GRADE 9: Braiden Bachand, Jude Colbey, KayLynn George, Dain Lyons, Patrick McMahon, Ridge Mesler, Kole Parrish, Lachlan Tabacheck
GRADE 8: Ella Bee, Travis Coriaty, Payton Danforth, Lillian Knowlton-Mesler, Britany Louser, Sage McCleaft, Dana Williams
GRADE 7: Evalyn Abdo, Colden Bryant, Amberdale Burks, Landon Enty, Olivia Fetzer, Makiah Jandrew, Triton Mascho, Michael Oharold, Porter Phillips, Ella Resig
GRADE 6: Kynslee Brindle, Richard Laing, Rachael Long, Olivia Metcalf, David Mundt, Alec Resig, Heidi Schimp, Camdyn Shaffer, Lyra West, Emily Wood
PA GEN ENERGY CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Union Twp Township
| PA GEN ENERGY CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Union Twp Township |
| Description: PA GEN ENERGY CO LLC reports drilling started on 11/18/2022 at site SUSQ Huckleberry Pad D 2822 in Union Twp township, Tioga county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-18 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
Causer to Offer Veterans Services at Local Offices
BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is again offering area veterans the opportunity to work with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they get the services and support they need.
Due to changes initiated by the American Legion, appointments in the Bradford and Kane offices will be conducted virtually via a tablet.
Appointments are required for meetings with the Legion representative, whether they are in person, by phone or by tablet. The schedule is as follows:
- Kane office: Wednesday, Nov. 30, and Wednesday, Dec. 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Kane office is located at 54 Fraley St., Suite 2. Please call 814-837-0880 to schedule an appointment.
- Coudersport office: Thursday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Coudersport office is located at 107 S. Main St. Please call 814-274-9769 to schedule an appointment.
- Bradford office: Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Bradford office is located at 78 Main St., first floor. Please call 814-362-4400 to schedule an appointment.
Assistance is available with issues such as compensation, education, pension, health care and death benefits. Veterans need not be a member of the American Legion to participate.
Think About It
Grave Clothes
By
Pastor B.J. Knefley
Many are familiar of the Bible story of Lazarus, the man that Jesus raised from the dead. The story can be found in John 11. Many, if not most, focus on the fact that Lazarus was dead and already placed in the tomb. In other words, he didn’t just die, he had been dead for a while and probably started to have an odor. When Jesus called his dead body out of the grave, he came out of the grave with the clothing that he had been wrapped in. Think about that for a moment.
Have you ever thought about what grave clothes might look like or smell like? The entire body was wrapped. Depending upon how long the person had been dead for would determine their condition. Remember, in the story of Lazarus it had been three days and the tomb had already been sealed. Undeterred, Jesus spoke to a dead body, and it came to life. But that’s not my point. I want to focus on the grave clothes. What happened to them? If you read the text, you’ll see that Jesus told the people to remove them. Not Lazarus, but the people, his family, and friends. Not sure about you, but I think that might be a dirty job. It sort of reminds me of changing the dressings on a wound. Yuck! That’s nasty, but they did it anyway.
So, what’s the point? I think that God is still in the business of creating a new life out of our old, but the grave clothes, the stuff that causes our life to stink, for that we need the help of others. That’s where community comes in. We need help with our anger, hurts, fears, damaged emotions, abuse, struggles and the list goes on. It’s the stink that’s left over from our old life that needs changing. Jesus shows us that it takes others to help us to be free. Perhaps that’s why some are still bound up in their old stuff. No one has come alongside them to help them unwrap their stinky grave garments. Think about it.
Potter County Artisan Co-op will have a Christmas Open House
The Potter County Artisan Co-op in Coudersport will be hosting a Christmas Open House Saturday November 26, 2022 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm during the Annual Christmas in a Small Town in Coudersport, PA. The center is decorated with a Christmas theme, and several artists have Christmas decorations for sale, which can be seen throughout the gallery. There will be a variety of affordable art, free coffee, hot chocolate and cookies, kids’ crafts, opportunity to meet some of the artists. Volunteers That Care will be selling raffle tickets.
The Potter County Artisan Co-op is a juried collective of local fine art and master craftsmanship. Available items include: maple syrup, honey, pickles and relishes, artisan cheese, knitted and crocheted hats, and quilted items natural soaps, and herbal teas The center has handmade pottery—from beer steins to coffee mugs. There’s also a variety of baskets, painted gourds, photographs, wildlife drawings, paintings, dream catchers, greeting cards, books and Eliot Ness Fest memorabilia including t-shirts. Each item is unique—none are the exact same and each has been individually crafted by local artisans. And, best of all, they are made locally. The Potter County Artisan Co-op is located at 227 North Main Street Coudersport, PA and is open 9:00am to 5:00 Monday –Saturday. For more information, call 814-274-8165; visit the center’s website www.pottercountyartisancenter.com or go to it’s Face Book page: https://www.facebook.com/pottercountyartisancenter/?ref=br_rs
Derrick City fire and Bradford ambulance were dispatched for a car in a ditch
On November 17, at 5:45 pm Derrick City fire and Bradford ambulance were dispatched to Derrick Rd. for a car in a ditch
James A. “Boo” Coder, Jr., 69, of 15 Lang Lane, Lewis Run, PA
James A. “Boo” Coder, Jr., 69, of 15 Lang Lane, Lewis Run, PA passed away Monday, November 14, 2022, at the UPMC Hamot Medical Center.
Born November 19, 1952, in Bradford, he was the son of the late James A. and Joanne (Cramer) Coder, Sr.
Boo was a graduate of Bradford Central Christian High School, class of 1971. He worked his way through the ranks as a Bradford City Fireman
and was appointed Chief on December 18, 2007 and he served as chief until January 31, 2011. After retiring as a Bradford City Firefighter,
he worked for Northern Industrial Insulation and the University of Pittsburgh of Bradford.
On September 2, 2006 on his parents back porch he married Carol (Kightlinger) Coder, who survives.
He excelled in sports in school, playing basketball and football. He was an avid sportsman,loved bowling, fishing, hunting, golf, and played
shortstop in the Bradford Men’s Softball League. He was a member of the Gleason Golf League and the Italian Club. He was a Bradford
Township Supervisor for many years and donated his time to help to stock fish in the area.
Surviving is his wife and longtime companion, Carol, one daughter, Krista Coder, four sisters, Sis Crappio, Annie Keller, Tessa Crosby,
and Kelly Gainey, one brother, John H. Coder, two grandchildren, 11 nieces and nephews, Buddy, Melissa, Katelyn, Garret, Jason, Jimmy,
Dalton, Kara, Brianna, Christian, and Aaron, and our loyal companion our cats, Daisy and Annie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Michael P. Coder, and one son, Casey Coder.
Family will receive friends on Sunday, November 20, 2022, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South
Avenue. Friends are also invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM Monday in St. Bernard Church, with Fr. Jim Gutting, as
celebrant. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Janet Elizabeth Viglione, 94, a resident of Ridgmont and formerly of 402 Benedict Street, St. Marys, PA
Janet Elizabeth Viglione, 94, a resident of Ridgmont and formerly of 402 Benedict Street, St. Marys, PA passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Ridgmont.
She was born October 2, 1928, in Kane, PA, daughter of the late Hilding and Ruth Sayers Anderson. She has been a resident of St. Marys since 1958 and lived in Ridgway since she was eight years old where she graduated from Ridgway High School in 1947.
On June 21, 1947, in St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Janet married her sweetheart, Paul Michael Viglione, who preceded her in death on March 15, 1999. They were blessed to celebrate their Golden Anniversary in 1997.
She is survived by her son, Alan M. Viglione (Jean) of Championsgate, FL; three grandchildren: Christine Burkey (Robert) of Holidaysburg, Joseph Viglione (Hazel) of State College, and Therese Viglione of Bellefonte; six great-grandchildren: Michael, Jordyn, and Nicholas Burkey and Samuel, Owen, and Gemma Viglione; four sisters: Loretta Herzing of St. Marys, Karen Nero (George) of St. Marys, Junette Weisner of St. Marys, and Lyn Scrubb (Leo) of Missouri; and a sister-in-law, Kay Viglione of Ridgway.
In addition to her husband and parents, Janet was preceded in death by her sisters: Bonnie Lynd and Shirley Fabino; her step-mother, June Anderson Smith; a niece, Diane Lynd; a nephew, Richard Lynd, Jr.; and brothers-in-law: Archie Fabino, Richard Lynd, Sr., John Herzing, and Jim Weisner.
She worked at Quality Components for forty-two years and was in business with her husband at Paul Viglione Beauty Salon for over thirty-five years. She has been a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church since 1958 and was a committed member of the Elk County community. She loved traveling and spending time with all her family including her McDonald’s Family.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 10:30 AM, with the Rev. Thomas More Sikora, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Per Janet’s request, there will be no visitation.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 325 Church Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 or to the Penn Highlands Community Nurses Memorial Fund, 757 Johnsonburg Road, Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Maureen E. Brennan of Cuba, NY
Maureen E. Brennan of Cuba, NY known to many as Mo, Grandma, Ging Ging and Aunt Ging, passed away Sunday (Nov. 13, 2022) at Buffalo General Hospital.
Born Sept. 14, 1939, in Olean, she was the daughter of Donald and Dorothy Rafferty Brennan.
Maureen was a graduate of Olean High School. She was a hard-working woman and had worked in the housekeeping department at St. Bonaventure University for over 30 years.
In 2008, she suffered a massive stroke, which left her partially paralyzed. After her stroke, she worked even harder to learn how to walk and regain the use of one of her arms.
In recent years, Maureen lived between her son and daughter’s homes and it enabled a unique and cherished relationship with her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be remembered as a kind, generous and loveable lady.
Maureen loved traveling to Charleston and Myrtle Beach, S.C. She enjoyed playing bingo and cards, going fishing and going to the casino. Her routine of watching television shows, from the Price is Right to the Young and the Restless, will be missed.
Maureen is survived by two children, Dawn (Michael) Morris of Bolivar and Shawn (Debbie) Fowler of Cuba; six grandchildren, Luke (Kate) Campbell, Shane Campbell, Brittany Fowler, Tara (Chris Corder) Campbell, Emily Fowler and Katey Fowler; three step-grandsons, Joshua, Matthew and Kyle Morris; three great-grandchildren, Jeter, Ellis and Gabriella Campbell; one brother, Michael (Bonnie) Brennan of Florida; several nieces, nephews and cousins, including two special nieces and goddaughter, Allie Hartley and Chauncy Crowley; and a close nephew, Scott (Gretchen) Coppella.
She was predeceased by her longtime companion and soulmate, Allan Fowler Jr. of Eldred, Pa.; an infant son, Jonathan Fowler; two sisters, Patricia McGranigan and Nancy (John) Coppella; and one brother, Steven Brennan.
Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday (Nov. 19, 2022) at the Guenther Funeral Home, Inc., 1303 E. State St., Olean. Funeral services will begin at noon in the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Allegany.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or to the Cattaraugus County SPCA, 2944 Route 16N, Olean.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.guentherfh.com.
Jarrid L. MATTESON, 36, of Wellsville, NY
Jarrid L. MATTESON, 36, of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, November 16, 2022 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.
Born January 15, 1986, in Wellsville, he was the son of Brian and Tammy Waters Matteson.
A 2005 graduate of Wellsville High School, he attended Corning Community College for Fire EMS.
On October 22, 2016, in Wellsville, he married Katie L. Williams, who survives.
He was employed by Kmart, L.C. Whitford, Bokman of Wellsville, several local farms, Track Rescue, MTS, and as a painter at Concrete Mixer Supply of Olean.
Jarrid was a member of Wellsville Volunteer Fire Company, serving in numerous positions and currently the captain of the fire department, Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps where he served as chairman, and attended Crosstown Alliance Church. The fire department was a large part of Jarrid’s life.
He owned and operated Jarrid’s Woodworking.
Surviving besides his wife, Katie, are: two daughters, Mya and Gracie; his parents, Brian and Tammy Matteson of Wellsville; paternal grandparents, Marion and Mary Matteson of Wellsville; maternal grandfather, Paul Waters of Andover; a sister, Brianna (Eric) Jordan of Plymouth, MA; two brothers, Bret (Erica) Matteson of Whitesville and Scott (Wendy) Lanphier of Scio; his mother-in-law, Lora Williams of Wellsville; many aunts and uncles; a niece, Aubrey; three nephews, Holden, Landen, and Andrew; and cousins.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Sarah Waters; and three uncles, Alan Matteson, Scott Matteson, and Stanley Weinhauer.
Friends may call Tuesday, November 22, 2022 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. A party for Jarrid will follow at the Willing Town Hall at 3:00 PM.
Memorials may be made to Wilmot Cancer Center at www.urmc.rochester.edu/cancer-institute/giving or American Cancer Society B. Thomas Golisano Hope Lodge, 1120 Goodman Street South, Rochester, NY 14620. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Roulette Ambulance To Sartwell Creek Road
At 2:44 PM on Thursday, Roulette ambulance has been dispatched to Sartwell Creek Road for difficulty breathing.
Walter R. Bowers, age 81 of Westfield, PA
Walter R. Bowers, age 81 of Westfield, PA passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at his home.
Born December 27, 1940 in Westfield, he was the son of the late Ronald and Ethelyn (West) Bowers.
Walt retired from Ingersoll Rand, Painted Post, where he was a machinist for many years.
He married Bonita M. (Swimley) in 1959 and they shared 61 years together until her passing on January 13, 2021. When their children we younger, they were active in the Westfield Youth Baseball and the Alleghany Mountain League. Walt enjoyed fishing, cooking and woodworking.
He is survived by his children, Rick Bowers of Troy, Cindy (Mike) Stevens of Elmira, Bud and Tina Bowers of Westfield and Timothy and Daphne Bowers of Watsontown; his grandchildren, Ryan and Mindy Stevens, Gabrielle and Mike Hess, Tyler, McKenzie, Garrett and Sidney Bowers four great grandchildren, Carter and Logan Stevens and Madelene and Claire Hess; two sisters, June Passmore and Kay Sweet and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Walt was preceded in death by his wife, Bonita; a granddaughter, Pamela Bowers and a brother, Roger Bowers.
Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield on Monday, Nov. 21st from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. A memorial service will be held immediately following at 12:00PM with Pastor Ed Rodarmel officiating.
Memorial donations may be made in Walt’s honor to the Westfield Youth Baseball, c/o Ryan Stevens, 125 Race St., Westfield, PA 16950. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
Joseph “Joe” W. Stratton, age 69 of Lawrenceville, PA
Joseph “Joe” W. Stratton, age 69 of Lawrenceville, PA passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, November 13, 2022.
Born on January 19, 1953 in Blossburg, PA, he was a son to the late Bernard and Beatrice (Phelps) Stratton. Joe married Lucinda “Cindy” J. Davis on July 11, 1974 and they spent 48 loving years together before his passing.
Once Joe graduated high school, he went into the Air Force for a handful of years during the Vietnam and Cold War era. After his military service Joe obtained a degree in Forestry from Williamsport Area College. Then Joe dairy farmed for 21 years, worked in various industries, and finished his working career with Repsol Oil and Gas.
During his retirement he continued to enjoy running his sawmill, farming, having long breakfasts with lots of people and coffee, playing and listening to music, entertaining people, and helping anyone with any project. Joe was very handy, a Jack of all trades: he was a plumber, electrician, woodworker, and mechanic. Joe loved to learn, teach, work with animals, and spend time with his family. He was a member of the Farm Bureau, NRA, and once was a fireman at the Nelson Fire Department.
Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Cindy Stratton of Lawrenceville, PA; children, Aaron (Tamy) Stratton of Woodhull, NY, Jennifer (Gregory) Hanaway of Russell, PA, Ryan (Jennifer) Stratton of Lawrenceville, PA, Christopher Stratton of Woodhull, NY, and Joe (Jennette) Farris of Osceola, PA, who is like another son. Brother, John (Fran) Stratton of Nelson, PA; 5 Grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded by his parents.
Family and Friends are called to Kenyon Funeral Home – Elkland, PA on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. A funeral service with military honors will take place at 5:00 pm with Pastor Phillip Seely officiating. A private family burial will take place on a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, www.kenyonfuneralhome.com
Bradley B. Hackett Sr, age 83 of Elkland, PA
Bradley B. Hackett Sr, age 83 of Elkland, PA passed away Sunday evening, November 13th, 2022 at his home.
Born on April 23,1939, in Osceola, PA he was the son of Frederick A. and Edith E. Hackett.
Brad was born and raised in the Osceola, Elkland, Nelson area and graduated from Elkland High School in 1959, where he was a multi-sport athlete playing soccer, basketball, and baseball. His skill in baseball led him to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies after a tryout at Dunn Field in Elmira, NY following graduation.
It was in high school that he met the great love of his life, Rosemary E (Bruce), whom he would marry in May of 1960. The two would spend the next 62 years together in Elkland, PA, raising three children, daughter Kelley (Hackett) Cevette, and sons Blaine and Bruce Hackett.
Brad was an avid hunter, fisherman, and woodsman for over 70 years, bagging his last whitetail buck in 2018 at age 79, before health issues limited his mobility. His passion of being in the woods culminated in his purchase of land on the PA/NY border in Tuscarora, NY where he would spend the bulk of his time in his retirement years, known among the family as “Hackett Hill”.
An avid fastpitch softball and baseball player in his earlier years, he was inducted into the Tioga County Sports Hall of Fame, the Cowanesque Valley Mens Basketball Hall of Fame, and the Elkland Softball Association Hall of Fame. He also spent many years coaching, where he had the uncanny ability to recognize overlooked talents in players and put them in the positions on the field where they could succeed. He passed on his love affair of sports to his children and later grandchildren, whom he coached and was a passionate supporter of each of their sports careers.
Brad was also an ardent fan of the New York Yankees, New York Giants, Buffalo Bills, Penn State Football and Syracuse Orangemen basketball, avidly following each team as the seasons changed.
Brad was employed by Ingersoll/Dresser Rand for 38 years as a maintenance painter, retiring in 2001, where he met and made many of his lifelong friends.
He is survived by his wife Rosemary (Bruce) Hackett of Elkland, PA, daughter Kelley (Jeff) Cevette of Elkland, PA, son, Blaine (Jody) Hackett of Elkland, PA, son Bruce (Meshion) Hackett of Corning, NY, 6 grandchildren (Justin Cevette, Dan Cevette, Erin (Hackett) Cook, Taylor Hackett, Cecilia Hackett, Sophia Hackett) and 5 great grandchildren (Mason Cevette, Callen Cevette, Kenna Cevette, Caellum Cook, Micah Cook). He is also survived by his siblings, Sharon Jones, Terry (Joanne) Hackett, Carly (John Butch) McDivitt, William (Lois) Hackett, Debbie (Scott) Chilson.
He was preceded in death by his parents Frederick A. Hackett and Edith E. Hackett and brother Robert R. Hackett.
Calling hours will be Thursday, November 17th, from 11 AM – 1 PM at the United Church of Nelson (Nelson, PA) with services to follow. If you’re unable to attend in person, click here for the zoom link for Bradley’s funeral service. In lieu of donations, the Hackett Family asks you to play catch with someone you love and cherish the time you have with your loved ones. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
FATAL HOUSE FIRE REPORTED IN COUDERSPORT
A Memorial Service for Grace Redcay who died in this fire will be held at God’s Country Ministries, Coudersport, Pa. Mon. 11/21 at 11 a.m.
FNN Article © Wednesday, November 16, 2022.
Images provided to FNN © Nov. 16, 2022.
COUDERSPORT, PA – Around 5:45 PM on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, Coudersport fire crews rushed to the 700 block of North Hollow Road in Sweden Township for a reported structure fire with entrapment around 5:45 PM.
Flames and heavy smoke were reported coming from the 102 year-old 2.5 story home by nearby neighbors. When fire personnel arrived on scene, they immediately requested a second alarm and confirmed one person to be trapped inside the home.
Firefighters from Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, Austin Volunteer Fired Department, Galeton Goodyear Hose Company, Germania Volunteer Fire Department, Roulette Fire Department, Tri Town Volunteer Fire Department, McKean Station 3, Port Allegany and Ulysses units.
Firefighters work together as they battled to rescue the individual said to still have been in the house when the fire was first reported.
Around 7:00 PM word was received by FNN that the coroner had been called to the scene of the fire, as was the Fire Marshal.
By 7:45 PM the fire was reported to have been brought under control. It is unknown when the fire was officially reported out.
FNN was also told that the American Red Cross had also been contacted by on scene personnel for refreshments and coffee. Also Sheetz in Coudersport donated muffins cookies, hotdogs and coffee for those working at the scene.
Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center names Nicole Hockey as Student of the Week
It is with great pride that the Networking Shop at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center names Nicole Hockey as Student of the Week. Nicole has shown an incredible amount of determination and school spirit throughout the school year. She is a member of the Student Committee, the CyberPatriot team and the Screaming Eagles esports team. With her work effort, it is clear Nicole will go as far as she wishes in her future endeavors.
Alexis Kemp is the Student of the Week for November 14
Alexis Kemp is the Student of the Week for November 14, She is in the Early Childhood Education program at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center. Alexis is a Junior enrolled at Oswayo Valley High School. Upon graduation, Alexis would like to be a psychologist. She made the decision to enroll in Psychology 111 this year at the Career and Technical Center for college credit.
Alexis is kind and honest, dependable and inclusive. Alexis strives to get good grades and has a positive attitude and thoughtfully prepares her work. She was able to take the lead and assisted last year on the Student Committee at the Career and Technical Center and has assisted with tour groups coming to the Career and Technical Center.
Alexis has been volunteering at the Oswayo Valley Elementary School this academic year. She hopes to attain her Child Development Associate next year. Alexis is also involved with the Yellow Ribbon Club, Varsity Club and Envirothon at her home school. Alexis will be a great candidate for working with children or adults in the future based on her passion and desire to help others.
Lori Edgar, her Mentor teacher currently, wrote “It has been my pleasure to have Alexis Kemp in the classroom in which I am a short-term substitute. I thought she was an intern as she was so confident, motivated and mature. She had her assignments and implemented her lessons with the students without assistance. The students enjoy her company and they listen to her instructions with ease. She is always working and will complete any task given. She has also taken on specific tasks as her own and completes them with no prompting. She works on benchmarking, phonics and grammar activities as well as assists in student specials (PE, STEM, Art and Music). She also leads the students on Wednesdays during the Mileage Club fitness challenge. Students are expected to walk at least a quarter mile each week. Alexis monitors and tracks student mileage. She has recently assisted with some preparation for our Veteran’s Day program on Friday, November 11th.
Alexis was present during a supervisor walkthrough on November 8, 2022. The principal added the following information to my observation regarding Alexis: “Service Learner from the high school sitting in on the class. Assists in the transition from worksheet to Chromebooks, prompting students to grab any Chromebook. Monitors a small group of students and guides them back to task when they seem to be distracted. Students eagerly seek assistance from the Service Learner. She interacts with them in a gentle, supportive manner. Very respectful.”