No Injuries In One Vehicle Crash On Rt. 59 In Lafayette Twp.
March 2023
Genesee Dispatched For Crash on Commercial Street
At 5:30 AM on Monday, Genesee Fire & EMS dispatched to 247 Commercial Street for a vehicle into a tree crash.
No entrapment. Wellsville Rescue dispatched & Recalled.
Barn Fire In Knoxville
On March 6 at 2:16 am. Knoxville, Westfield, Nelson and Osceola have been dispatched to a barn fire On Knox St. in Knoxville
Douglas “Doug” Dinsmore, 60, of Halton, PA.
Douglas “Doug” Dinsmore, 60, of Halton, died on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at his residence following a brief illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Green Funeral Home.
Mary Rita Herbstritt, 99, of 1472 Rosely Road, St. Marys,
Mary Rita Herbstritt, 99, of 1472 Rosely Road, St. Marys, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Penn Highlands Elk.
She was born May 10, 1923, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Louis and Josephine Wittman Wiesner. Mary Rita was a lifelong resident of the area and was a 1940 graduate of Central Catholic High School, making her a member of the “Golden Grads”. In her earlier years, she worked at the former Meladin Hotel and later went on to work at Sylvania, Ames, Grants, and ASMAC.
On May 30, 1942, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Mary Rita married Walter J. Herbstritt, who preceded her in death on November 30, 1990. They were blessed to share over 48 years of marriage.
Mary Rita is survived by two daughters: Rose Ann Herzing (Richard) and Jane Williams (Fran), both of St. Marys; her son, Dennis L. Herbstritt (Donna) of St. Marys; nine grandchildren: Denise Herbstritt (Adam), Dennis Herbstritt, Jr. (Jackie), Doreen Ginther (George), Duane Herbstritt (Nikki), Richard Herzing, Jr., Ryan Herzing (Amanda), Renee Fox (Daniel), Jeremy Williams (Erin), and Joesey Renwick (Josh); 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and by four step-great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mary Rita was preceded in death by her son, Allen Herbstritt, on June 30, 1963; and by four sisters: Marcella Wiesner, who passed away in infancy, Angeline Wiesner, Theresa Weber, and Monica Wendel. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Mary Rita was a member of the Queen of the World Church and the Catholic Daughter of the Americas. She was a member of the Rosary Altar Society at both Queen of the World Church and St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She enjoyed playing cards and had been a member of her card club for over 60 years. Mary Rita also enjoyed crocheting, baking, and canning.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Queen of the World Church on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 10:00 AM, with the Rev. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Queen of the World Church, 134 Queens Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Earl E. Doty, 91, of Smethport, PA.
Earl E. Doty, 91, of Smethport, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.
He was born on December 27, 1931 in Hinsdale, NY, a son of the late Oscar and Marion Wagner Doty.
He was a graduate of the Hinsdale High School, Hinsdale, NY.
On December 15, 1951 in Olean, NY; he married Louise G. Hurd who preceded him in death on July 8, 1986.
Earl loved all stockcar racing whether it was NASCAR or dirt track and he was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. Over the years he has had many dogs with the most recent being Charlie.
He was employed by the former Ethan Allen, Eldred, for many years until his retirement. After his retirement he had currently been working for the McKean County Historical Society at the Old McKean County Jail.
He is survived by four daughters, Kathy Grimes of Bradford, Laura (Jack) Wilton of Bradford, Diane Moshier of Lewis Run and Linda Letts of Olean, NY; eleven grandchildren, Connie (Dale Grimm) Grimes, Tanya (Chad) Hayden, Andy (Kelly) Grimes, Mandi (Mark) Davis, Chelsea (Dave) Lipps, Allison Wilton, Kristie (Tom) Keltz, Sheena (Tate) Rodgers, Dylan (Regina) Moshier, Lauren Moshier and Tori (Jake) Starkey; nineteen great grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and his wife Louise Doty; he was also preceded in death by one son, Bruce Doty; one son-in-law, Brian Letts and twelve brothers and sisters.
At his request there will be no visitation. A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date.
Memorial contributions in his memory can be made to the McKean County SPCA, P.O. Box 113, Bradford, PA 16701, the McKean County Historical Society, 502 West King Street, Smethport, PA 16749 or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.
Penn College Weekly Sports Update
29AWeekly2022-23/Feb. 27-March 4
New day for Penn College wrestling
The Pennsylvania College of Technology wrestling program is on the verge of a new,
magnificent day when freshman Isaac Cory competes at the NCAA Division III National
Championships on Friday.
ON THE HORIZON:
Wrestling
Cory, of Montoursville, carries a 17-2 season record into his first-round match at the 10,500-
seat Berglund Center in Roanoke, Virginia, where he joins 17 other wrestlers vying for the 184-
pound weight-class crown.
In all, there are 180 grapplers in 10 weight classes (18 in each weight) from across the country
looking for an individual title. The complete seeded bracket will be available on Monday at
https://www.ncaa.com/live-updates/wrestling/d3/live-updates-2023-diii-wrestling-
championship.
Also entered at 184 are defending champion Jaritt Shinhoster, University of Wisconsin-
Whitewater (29-2 record); Charles Baczek, Wabash College (20-2); Shane Leigel, Loras College
(31-1); Sampson Wilkins, Castleton University (34-12); Bentley Schwanebeck-Ostermann,
Augsburg University (28-6); Cameron Blizard, Washington and Lee (19-6); Jack Ryan, SUNY
Oneonta (19-5); David McCullough, Coast Guard Academy (4-0); Gavin Layman, Ohio Northern
University (3-1); Donovan Corn, Luther College (29-7); Mahlic Sallah, Roanoke College (27-2);
Kalyn Jahn, Wisconsin-La Crosse (18-9); Colby Giroux, RIT (31-4); Edwin Morales, Bridgewater
State University (17-2); Blake Williams, Adrian College (5-1); Tristan Westphal, Coe College (21-
5); and Isaac Kassis, Alvernia University (4-0).
Wartburg College won the team title a year ago with 79 points.
A four-time state qualifier while he was in high school, Cory has wrestled in a big-time venue in
the past, having won last year’s PIAA Class AA 189-pound championship after finishing seventh
in 2020 at the Giant Center in Hershey, also a 10,500-seat arena. He closed out his high school
career with a 136-36 record.
Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Announces over $134,000 In Scholarships Available
February 2023- More than $134,000 in scholarships are available for students through The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers. In 2022, the Foundation awarded scholarships to 42 local students.
CFFT currently administers 58 scholarship funds established to assist students furthering their post-secondary education. “Our robust scholarship program is one of the largest areas of growth in recent years,” says CFTT Board Chair, Thomas Shoemaker. “CFTT is pleased to connect deserving area students from all backgrounds with scholarship awards made possible by our many generous donors.”
Scholarships are available to local high school seniors with plans to continue their education by attending a four-year college or university, community college, or two-year trade or technical school. Because scholarship funds are established by individuals, families or organizations, each has a specific criteria and requirements reflective of the donor’s standards and interests.
For scholarship information and applications please visit www.twintierscf.org.
Below is a listing for students attending Potter County schools.
| CFTT Scholarship Name | Deadline Date | Amount | Seniors Graduating from | County |
| Darlene J. Sitler Memorial Scholarship | See your guidance office for deadline. | $1,050 | Northern Potter High School | Potter County |
| DuBois Family Scholarship | See your guidance office for deadline. | $31,000 for multiple awards | Coudersport High School | Potter County |
| Gerald F. Duffee Sr. Scholarship | See your guidance office for deadline. | $1,250 | Austin High School | Potter County |
| Jon R. Cowburn Scholarship | See your guidance office for deadline. | $500 | Northern Potter High School | Potter County |
| Major Lance A. Newton Scholarship | See your guidance office for deadline. | $500 | Oswayo Valley High School | Potter County |
| Northern Potter Scholarship | See your guidance office for deadline. | $2,350 | Northern Potter High School | Potter County |
| Patrick W. Ryan Creative Writing & English Scholarship | See your guidance office for deadline. | $1,475 | Coudersport High School | Potter County |
| Potter County Farm & Forestry Family Scholarship | Thursday, March 31, 2023, email to cfield@twintierscf.org | $1,000 | Graduating senior residing in Potter County | Potter County |
| Raymond, Tristan, and Evan Erway Memorial Scholarship | Thursday, March 31, 2023, email to cfield@twintierscf.org | $1,000 | Graduating senior residing in Potter Countyand the area of McKean County that is Oswayo Valley School District | Potter and McKean County |
| Reiman Family Scholarship | See your guidance office for deadline. | $2,000 | Northern Potter High School | Potter County |
| Robert B. Merten Circle of Fifths Music Award | Thursday, March 31, 2023, email to cfield@twintierscf.org | $1,200 | Graduating senior residing in Potter County | Potter County |
| Rose Marie Tubbs Memorial Scholarship | See your guidance office for deadline. | $1,000 | Northern Potter High School | Potter County |
| Ruth Agar Memorial Scholarship | See your guidance office for deadline. | $1,025 | Northern Potter High School | Potter County |
| Tomb Family Scholarship | See your guidance office for deadline. | $1,100 | Northern Potter High School | Potter County |
| Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperative Scholarship | Thursday, March 31, 2023, email to cfield@twintierscf.org | $2,625 | Athens, Canton, and Troy High Schools, in Bradford County, Potter County Schools, and Tioga County, Pa Schools All private schools and home schooled in these districts. | Bradford, Tioga, and Potter Counties in PA |
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Founded in 2003, the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers serves 5 counties, Bradford, Potter, Sullivan and Tioga counties, PA and Tioga County, New York. The Foundation is committed to building philanthropic resources that will sustain healthy and vital communities now and into the future. The Foundation currently manages over 179 funds valued at over $10.8 million dollars and has awarded over $2.3 million in grants and scholarships since inception, positively impacting hundreds of lives in the region.
STRAUS HELPS STUDENTS EXPLORE CREATIVE SIDE OF TECHNOLOGY
BRADFORD, Pa. — Aaron Straus, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s new creative engineering coordinator, will tell you he has the coolest job on campus.
Straus oversees premium space in the university’s new George B. Duke Engineering and Information Technologies Building, which is home to a makerspace, machine shop and projects lab containing equipment ranging from a T-shirt press to a plasma cutter that can cut intricate designs in metal plates and sheet metal as easily as mom’s sewing shears shape a paper snowflake.
“LET IT BE: THE MUSIC OF THE BEATLES” IS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, MARCH 18 & 19
“Let It Be: The Music of The Beatles” is a concert that will be given twice, on Saturday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. and again on Sunday, March 19 at 2:30 p.m. in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
Performing Beatles’ favorites will be the Hamilton-Gibson Children and Youth Choirs, joined by local vocalist Penny Eckman and Houston Baker and his band.
This event is a fundraiser for the HG Choirs’ Spring Performance Tour to the Flight 93 Memorial and the Pittsburgh area on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 12, 13 and 14.
Admission is $16 for adults and $8 for youth, 18 and under. Tickets are available online at hgp.booktix.com.
For more information, call Hamilton-Gibson Productions at 570-724-2079 or email hamgib@gmail.com.
INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS ASKED TO CONTRIBUTE ITEMS FOR WELLSBORO CHAMBER MIXER
The 13th Annual Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce Member Mixer is Thursday, March 23, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the lobby at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts in Wellsboro. The event is free and open to the public.
This is the first chamber mixer to be held since March of 2019.
“The mixer gives local business people, representatives of nonprofit organizations and the public an opportunity to participate in live and silent auctions, enjoy refreshments, pick up brochures and learn more about what’s coming up in Wellsboro and surrounding areas,” said Charlie Messina, Chamber Tourism Committee chairman.
Members of the community and the Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce are asked to contribute auction items, such as framed photographs and prints, artwork, books and gift cards for meals, gas, clothing and other items.
Auction proceeds will benefit the chamber-sponsored Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival Family Day and Children’s Health Fair being held on The Green on Saturday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“This is a day for children and their parents to discover the many health services available in our area and encourage healthy choices,” said Julie Henry, chamber executive director. “During this free day of fun activities, children can find out how easy making healthy choices can be.”
Items donated for the Chamber Mixer auctions directly support this event. “The auctions add fun and excitement to the mixer for our members and the public, and the proceeds help area children,” Henry added.
Those with questions about the mixer or auctions or to let the chamber know what they will be donating are asked to contact Julie Henry by Monday, March 13 by calling 570-724-1926 or emailing her at JulieH@wellsboropa.com.
Pearl B. Hokensen, 82, of 80 Holley Avenue, Bradford, PA
Pearl B. Hokensen, 82, of 80 Holley Avenue, Bradford, PA passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Olean General Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Emporium Dispatched For Chimney Fire on Sizerville Road
At 11:00 AM on Sunday, Emporium Fire Dept. dispatched to a chimney fire on Sizerville Road. Tanker from Austin requested & then cancelled as fire is reported to be under control.
Memorial services for Barbara Ann Lowe Koebley
Memorial services for Barbara Ann Lowe Koebley will be held on Saturday March 11, 2023, at 12:00 pm in the First United Methodist Church, 200 Market St. Warren, Pa with the Rev. Dr. Mark E. Hecht, pastor, officiating.
Friends will be received from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday in the Dunham Parlors at the church. Scattering will take place in the church’s memorial garden.
