November 2022

Bradford, PA – The Dr. Lyle F. Renodin Foundation, a Ministry of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, New York, has donated $3,000 to CARE for Children/Safe Kids Pennsylvania – McKean County Partnership to purchase mini cribs, mattresses and crib sheets to ensure a safe sleep environment for young children.

The mini cribs are specifically for children over 30 pounds and/or one year of age and up who do not meet the guidelines for the McKean County Cribs for Kids program (birth to 11 months old and under 30 pounds).  The new mini cribs will be distributed through the Home Safety Program, which provides childproofing and home safety items for local families in need. 

Health and human services agencies, at-home visitors, Children and Youth Services, and early childhood programs are also encouraged to make referrals to both the Home Safety and McKean County Cribs for Kids Programs.  Families may also contact CARE directly at 814-362-4621 or visit www.careforchildren.info/child-safety/ for more information.

CARE for Children is a non-profit organization which provides child safety and injury prevention initiatives through its leadership of the Safe Kids Pennsylvania—McKean County Partnership.  The partnership aims to promote the prevention of accidental child injuries through education, collaboration and advocacy.  CARE also provides pediatric therapy services, early learning programs, and community outreach services for children of all abilities in the region.

The Renodin Foundation provides grants for programs and projects serving people in the Allegany/Cattaraugus Counties of New York and McKean County, Pennsylvania whose public charitable purposes are carried out in a manner consistent with the tradition of the Franciscan Sisters.  Grant awards show a connection to the mission of the Foundation and assist the needy, underprivileged, elderly, developmentally disabled, handicapped, or economically disadvantaged.

Photo Caption:  From left, CARE for Children Social Worker and Safe Sleep Educator, Joy Haney, MSW, LSW and Renodin Foundation President, Laura Whitford are shown with a new mini crib available through CARE’s Home Safety Program. 

The Elk County Democratic Committee is excited to announce that State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta (D-Philadelphia) will be joining them this Saturday November 5th at 10:00am to help us kick off their “Election Eve Weekend of Action” at the Committee’s 2022 Headquarters, 210 Brusselles St. in Downtown Saint Marys. Malcolm has been travelling across the state throughout the summer and fall speaking on behalf of John Fetterman for the United States Senate and Democrats up and down the ballot.

As the first openly LGBTQ+ person of color and one of the youngest members elected to the PA General Assembly in 2018, Kenyatta is deeply committed to creating an equitable and inclusive society. As a legislator, he has championed proposals to address generational poverty, raise the minimum wage, protect workers’ rights, increase access to mental healthcare, stem the rise of gun violence, and protect our digital infrastructure.

Kenyatta will be joined by Erica Vogt, candidate for Representative in the General Assembly – 75th District which covers all of Elk County and the northwest portion of Clearfield County A strong believer in public education, and as a public educator herself, Erica knows that our schools need and deserve more funding. Our teachers warrant the recognition for the job they do. With aging parents, Erica understands the importance of providing the care to seniors that they need. As an environmentalist, Erica will work to increase the environmental sustainability in our area. A small business owner, Erica wants to see small businesses flourish. She understands they are key to our rural economy.

The Committee’s “Election Eve Weekend of Action” will feature phone banking to local voters, canvassing of neighborhoods across the county, ballot chasing, and other voter engagement activities. All area Democrats are encouraged to come and meet the special guests and stick around and help engage and energize fellow voters.

For more information about the Committee or the event, call or text (814) 636-1030.

COUDERSPORT, Pa., November 2, 2022 – UPMC Cole welcomes Ashima Mittal, M.D., endocrinology specialist, to Coudersport.

Dr. Mittal earned her medical degree at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, N.J., and a fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa.

“The addition of Dr. Mittal also means the addition of Endocrinology Services to UPMC Cole,” says Lori Gross, director, Operations, UPMC Cole. “Endocrinologists like Dr. Mittal use diagnostic tests, such as thyroid ultrasound and biopsy, nuclear medicine scans, bone density tests and an extensive array of laboratory tests to evaluate, monitor and manage hormone disorders. We are excited to be able to now provide the community of Coudersport with access to in-person endocrine care, previously only accessible via telehealth with UPMC providers in Pittsburgh.”

Ashima Mittal, M.D., sees patients at 1001 E. 2nd St., Coudersport, and 45 Pine St., Port Allegany. To make an appointment with Dr. Mittal, call 814-642-5072. To learn more about UPMC Endocrinology services, go to UPMC.com/EndocrinologyNCPA.

At 2:23 PM on Wednesday, Bradford City Fire & EMS have been dispatched to East Main Street & Euclid Avenue for a 3 car crash.

At 12:25 PM on Wednesday, Coudersport Ambulance has been dispatched to North Main Street for chest pains.

Bradford, PA – The November Walk with a Doc event, a program that is coordinated through a partnership between the Guidance Center and Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) is taking place this Thursday, November 3 at Richard E. McDowell Trail on Campus Drive.  The walk starts at 5 pm and is open to anyone.

Participants will get to walk with the general surgeon team from the Upper Allegheny Health System.  The team includes Luis Gonzalez, MD, Eduardo Morales, MD, and Kellie Krzos, NP.  The providers will talk about a current health topic then participants can spend the rest of the time enjoying a healthy walk at their own pace. 

Dr. Morales, a new provider who now lives in Bradford, will be leading the conversation for November health topic.  He will be discussing the issue of breast cancer, an important topic as we exit October, National Breast Cancer Awareness month.   

The walk is free and open to anyone.  If interested, please register at walkwithadoc.org/Ewaiver.

With fall weather approaching an alternate indoor location has been reserved for the event in the case of inclement weather.  The location is the University of Pitt at Bradford Fitness Center located at 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA 16701.  Any changes in the location will be announced on the Walk with a Doc Bradford Facebook Page the day of the event.

About The Guidance Center:

The Guidance Center (TGC) is located in Northwest Pennsylvania and offers a wide variety of community based behavioral health, prevention, education and crisis services to individuals of all ages. Established in 1984 and serving over 6,000 individuals per year, TGC employs a staff of approximately 200. The majority of services are based in McKean County with some specialized programs offered in seven neighboring counties.

About Bradford Regional Medical Center:

BRMC is a member of Kaleida Health, Buffalo, NY, and part of the Upper Allegheny Health System, which includes Olean General Hospital.  Founded in 1887, Bradford Regional Medical Center is an acute care community hospital that also has a 95-bed skilled nursing facility (The Pavilion), and a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient behavioral health program, including one of the few dual diagnosis units in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York.

About Walk with a Doc:

Walk with a Doc (WWAD) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire communities through movement and conversation with physician-led walking groups. Walk with a Doc was started in 2005 by David Sabgir, MD, a board-certified cardiologist in Columbus, Ohio. To learn more, go to the Walk with a Doc website.

Photos Provided:  Eduardo Morales, MD, Luis Gonzalez, MD and Kellie Krzos, NP will lead the Walk with a Doc program on November 3.

Lawrence “Larry” J. Muscato, 76, of Bolivar, New York, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, at Roswell Park after a short illness.

He was born on August 28, 1946, in Jamestown, NY. He was the son of the late James and Mabel Rose Muscato.

He was a 1965 graduate of Cassadaga Valley Central School and received an Associates Degree from Alfred State and Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology.

Larry was employed for over 40 years with ABB Alstom in Wellsville, NY as Mechanical Engineer until his retirement.

He was a member of the Wellsville Lions Club, Elks Club, Cassadaga Memorial American Legion, Wellsville Country Club and Allentown Volunteer Fire Department. Larry was an avid Bills and Yankees fan; he enjoyed fishing, golfing, and spending time with his family. He was an enthusiastic and talented artist and could usually be found driving his beloved corvette.

Father of, Stephanie (David) Rustay, Melissa (Eric) Schwartz and Samantha Muscato; grandfather of Katie and Alex Rustay; brother of Charles, Russell (Janet), David (Susan), James (Cheryl), and Philip Muscato, Angela (Michael) Bolender, Mary (Gary) Fisher Teresa Mersing, and Lucy (Charles) LaPorte of Westfield and the late Thomas Muscato. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation 11 a.m. Saturday at Jordan Funeral Home in Sinclairville with funeral service beginning at Noon. Burial in Charlotte Center Cemetery following.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to: Wellsville Lions Charities, Inc., P.O. Box 52, Wellsville, NY 14895 or Allentown VFD., P.O. Box 82, Allentown, NY 14895.

Condolences to: jordansinclairville.com

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that work on the Interstate 80 Woodland Interchange project at mile marker 123 has completed. Small crews remain on site for various cleanup activities, but construction ended on Wednesday, October 26.

Construction on the project began in 2020, with overall work consisting of replacing the I-80 bridges spanning Route 970, approach paving, reconstruction of the on/off ramps, drainage improvements, paving, guide rail installation, pavement markings and miscellaneous construction. Francis J. Palo, Inc. of Clarion, PA, was the contractor on this $17.9 million job.

At 9:54 AM on Wednesday, Wellsboro Fire & EMS has been dispatched to 81 Central Avenue for a pickup truck into a pole & guiderail with one injury. Pole is snapped in half. Fluids are leaking. Central Avenue is closed.

Marguerite Miller (nee Tompkins), 81, of Eldred, PA passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Bradford Manor following a lengthy illness. 

She was born on June 13, 1941 in Bradford, PA to William and Virginia (Emerson) Tompkins.  After graduating from Otto-Eldred High School in 1959 she worked at Corning Glass. On June 16, 1962 she married the love of her life, Fred Miller in Olean, NY. 

Her life took her to many places in the country with Fred.  Her favorite of these places besides Eldred was Norway, ME where she made lifelong friends.  In 1984 she moved back to Eldred with her family and has lived there since. 

She was a local notary, working out of her home as well as Edmunds.  She also worked in the cafeteria at the elementary school which brought her endless joy as she saw 4 of her 6 grandchildren every day. 

Marguerite enjoyed life to the fullest.  She was the life of every event she attended.  Her smile and laugh brightened a room.  For fun she enjoyed crocheting, playing cards at the Eldred Senior Center, watching her grandchildren playing sports, going to the casino and watching the Buffalo Bills play. 

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters; Shirley Tompkins (Eldred), Marjorie Bentley (Fillmore, NY), Joyce Rex (Dansville, NY) and Gloria Waxel (Allegany, NY). 

She is survived by her children; Kimberly (Larry) Kilmer of Eldred, Pamela (George) Rutledge of Watkins Glen, NY and Michael (Kimberly) Miller of Rixford; and her grandchildren; Dylan Doherty of Eldred; Scott, MacKenzie and Matthew Miller of Rixford; Shawn Rutledge of Corning, NY and Bethany Rutledge of Watkins Glen, NY. 

Some of the grandchildrens’ favorite memories of her are when her and Fred were crowned the Eldred Senior Center King and Queen, the endless cookies she made them and playing cards with them in her later years.

Friends may come pay their respects at First Church of God, 142 Main Street, Eldred, PA on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 3 pm with a service immediately following.  Please dress casually or wear your Buffalo Bills attire as they were her team.  She would want everyone to be comfortable!

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a local charity of your choice.  Some of her favorites were the Nippers and the Eldred Senior Center. 

Addison(AJ) has sealed his championship in the 2022 Pennsylvania Motocross Association/ PAMX series in both 65cc 7-9 and 65cc C 7-11. At just eight years old he has soared to the top of the 65cc class, amazing everyone with his determination and talent. AJ’s goal for 2023 is to make it back to Loretta Lynn/Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship in Tennessee next August. 

Howard Jack Kenneson, 93, of 7198 RT 59, Lewis Run, PA  passed away
Monday October 31, 2022 at Meadville Medical Center in Meadville.

Born on October 29, 1929, in Bradford, he was a son of the late William
Herbert and Pearl Malvina (Storms) Kenneson.

Jack attended Bradford Area High School. He was a veteran of the U.S.
Army serving in Germany during the Korean War.

On June 30, 1956, in St. Joseph Church in Mt. Alton, he married Helena A.
(Hervatin) Kenneson, who passed away, September 17, 2020.

Jack worked at Zippo Manufacturing Company where he first met his future
wife, Helena. He then worked as an auto mechanic. Jack was employed
at Corning Glass and later Dale Electronics until his retirement in 1992.

Jack was a member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church in Lewis Run, where he enjoyed visiting with parishioners after Sunday Mass.

His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and taking them to Midway Park. Jack was always excited to talk about how he and Leni
built their own house. He was always up to the challenge of fixing any problem.

Surviving are two sons, Dr. Michael J. (Concetta Meconi) Kenneson, of Shelby Twp. MI and Jack A. (Dr. Janice) Kenneson, of Clarion, one
granddaughter, Julie A. Kenneson, of Arlington, VA, five grandsons, Johnathan M. Kenneson, of Pittsburgh, Michael J. (MacKenzie) Kenneson
Jr., Matthew L. Kenneson, Marc J. Kenneson, and Jack A. Kenneson, all of Metropolitan Detroit and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Helena of 64 years, three sisters, Mildred Yonker, Margaret McCleary-Stokes, and Luella M. Price,
three brothers, Merle Kenneson, Paul Kenneson and Raymond Kenneson.

Family and Friends are welcome to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Our Mother of Perpetual
Help Church in Lewis Run, with Fr. James Gutting, as celebrant. Committal and burial will follow in McKean Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Carl J. Beimel, 88, passed away on October 30, 2022, at Penn Highland after a lengthy illness.

He was born on January 15, 1934 in Saint Marys, PA, a son of the late Maynard J. “Jiggs” and Ruth Williamson Beimel.

He was married to the late Antoinette Eozzo, who preceded him in death in 2009.

Carl spent almost 50 years in Wichita, KS before moving back to the area. Carl attended Kersey High School and was Catholic by faith. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1959. Carl enjoyed playing and watching baseball, and bowling.

Carl is survived by 3 brothers; Ronald Beimel and his wife Marge, Roger Beimel and his wife Lucy, Harold Beimel and his wife Diana Beimel, all of Kersey, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by 5 brothers; Frank, Sylvester, Melvin, Walter, and James Beimel.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Carl Beimel will be celebrated on Friday, November 4, 2022, at 11:00 AM at St. Boniface Church, 355 Main Street, Kersey, PA with Fr. Kevin Holland as celebrant.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, November 4, 2022, at St. Boniface Church from 10:30 AM until the time of service.

Military Honors will be accorded by the Fox Twp Burial Detail.

He will be interred at Greenwood Cemetery next to his wife.

Memorial donations can be made up in Carl’s name to the donor’s choice.

Krise Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, 339 Main Street, Kersey, PA, is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com

Bradford, PA – Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) is hosting a community blood drive on Friday, November 4 in the main lobby of the hospital.  The blood drive is in partnership with ConnectLife and run from 10 am to 3 pm.

All donors will receive a pair of tickets to an upcoming Buffalo Sabres home game and lunch voucher for the hospital cafeteria.  For every pint of blood donated, it can save up to three lives in the community. 

ConnectLife is Western New York’s only community blood bank which means every drop of blood donated remains local, here in WNY. The organization supplies about 70% of the local blood supply, supporting area hospitals such as Bradford Regional Medical Center, Brooks-TLC Health Network, ECMC, Oishei Children’s Hospital, Buffalo General Hospital, Millard Filmore Suburban Hospital, Eastern Niagara Hospital and Olean General Hospital.

            Anyone can make an appointment at www.connectlifegiveblood.org with the sponsor code 000468 or by contacting Kim Murphey at 814.362.8298.  Walk-ins are also welcomed!