Coudersport, Pa., March 28, 2023 – UPMC is looking for volunteers to assist chaplains with spiritual care visits at UPMC Cole.
Qualified candidates will assist two-to-three hours per week on a flexible schedule. Volunteer chaplain assistants also must complete a six-hour training program prior to serving. The next training session is being held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, at UPMC Cole, 1001 E. 2nd St., Coudersport, in the first-floor main conference room. Registration for this training is due Monday, April 3.
During the training, volunteers will learn about UPMC’s mission, vision, and values; how to assess a patient’s spiritual needs; how to structure a pastoral/patient visit; and effective patient-centered listening techniques.
For more information or to register for the volunteer chaplain assistant training, contact Andrea Streich, executive director, Cole Foundation, at 814-274-5520 or streichaf@UPMC.edu.
The Black Forest Falcons Youth Trap Team got their second win of the season on Tuesday evening, March 28th, over Oswayo Valley 181-171. The top eight Falcons included:
Owen Deutschlander – 24 Owen Daniels – 23 Caine Wright – 23 Brooke Tubbs – 23 Logan Jackson – 22 Owen Gill – 22 Ethan Hamilton – 22 Carter Thompson – 22 The Falcons’ next match is scheduled for Tuesday, April 4th, at Otto Eldred.
Margaret R. “Peggy” Marconi, 99, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Joseph Road, St. Marys, PA died on Monday, March 27, 2023.
She was born on August 22, 1923 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late to Philip H. and Maryetta Virginia Miller Dougherty. She was the second of 7 children and was the last surviving member of her family.
Peggy attended the Holy Rosary School in Johnsonburg and graduated from the Johnsonburg High School in 1942.
She married Edward Sporner who preceded her in death and then married John Marconi Jr. on May 3, 1951 who also preceded her in death. She worked At Stackpole Carbon Company during WW II and later was joint owner of the John Marconi Trucking business until John’s retirement.
Peggy belonged to the C.D.A., Altar Society for over 50 years and was secretary- recorder of the local Catholic Knights of St. George/ William Penn Association.
She had a life dream of becoming a teacher, but became caregiver for her younger siblings after both parents died while she was still a teenager.
At her stay at Pinecrest, she won the hearts of many who cared for her. She will be remembered by those who knew her for her wit, generosity and willingness to help and teach others.
She is survived by an adopted son Stephen J. Marconi and his wife; Marilyn of Daguscahonda, and by four grandchildren; Theresa (Matthew Wilson), Michael, Melinda and Nicholas Marconi.
In addition to her first and second husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters; Frances Brody, Alice Berryhill, Bertha Ehredt and her brothers Philip as a child, James Edward, Eugene and Raymond Dougherty.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Margaret “Peggy” Marconi will be celebrated on Friday, March 31, 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Sacred Heart Church, 337 Center Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Fr. Thomas Curry, OSB, as celebrant.
Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Community Nurses. Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com
Tyler J. Wilt, 26, of Clarence Street, Bradford, PA passed away Monday, March 27, 2023.
Born May 18, 1996, in Bradford, he was a son of William J. Wilt, and Jennifer (McNinch) Cabisca.
Tyler was a 2014 graduate of Bradford High School. He later attended the Pittsburgh Technical School for welding.
He was formerly employed at the Bradford Gun Club, Dairy Queen, Arby’s, the Smoke Shop, Nature’s Design Landscaping, and Georgia Pacific.
Tyler loved to go hunting, camping, four wheeling and riding dirt bikes. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving are his parents, William (Karen) Wilt, Jennifer (George) Cabisca, three stepsisters, Kaylei M. Cabisca, Kassandra L. Cabisca, Kathrine J. Cabisca, his paternal grandmother Debra (the late Donald) Honhart, maternal great grandmother, Geraldine Schillinger, maternal grandmother Rose (Bob) Hotelling, maternal grandfather, John McNinch, his former stepmother, Tanya Frantz, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Family will receive friends on Friday, March 31, 2023, from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Hill Memorial United Methodist Church where funeral services will be held at 7 pm with Rev. Jay Tennies, Pastor, officiating.
Memorial if desired may be made to the SPCA or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Clifford L. “Ted” Boyer, 89, of Chestnut St., Port Allegany, PA passed away Monday (Mar. 27, 2023) in the Olean General Hospital.
Born in Liberty Township, PA, on Sept. 18, 1933, he was the son of Ella Boyer. On June 28, 1958, in Keating Summit, he married Audrey “Connie” Mantz, who died Jan. 1, 2020. They were married 61 years.
Ted was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of the Port Allegany High School, class of 1952.
He was employed with the Pittsburgh Corning Co. formerly of Port Allegany, retiring in January 1996, after 43 ½ years of service.
Ted was a veteran having served with the US Army, during the Korean War (1954-56).
He attended the United Methodist Church of Port Allegany.
He was a member of Moose Lodge 460, Port Allegany. He enjoyed the outdoors, both camping and boating. He also spent much of his summers gardening, mowing his yard and taking care of his flowers.
Surviving are two sons, Randy A. (Deborah) Boyer and Barry D. (Carey) Boyer both of Port Allegany; a daughter, Sallie J. (Gene) Wild of Cuba, NY; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; a half-brother, Raymond Dickerson of Denver, CO; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, wife, Audrey “Connie”, a daughter, Cynthia S. Baxter, and a half-sister, Nancy Boser.
Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday (April 1, 2023) in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where a funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. with Rev. Matt Howe, pastor of the United Methodist Church, officiating.
Memorials can be made to the United Methodist Church or the Port Area Ambulance Association.
Margaret Ann Giblin, 78, a former resident of 7938 Rte. 417W, Bolivar, NY passed away on Tuesday March 28, 2023 at the home of her daughter in Cheektowaga, NY. Born on May 26, 1944 in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Daniel and Beatrice Turybury Mullen.
Margaret was a Licensed Practical Nurse and was formally employed at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester and Wellsville Manor Care Center. She loved to sew, garden, and spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving are five children, Bryant (Sue) Giblin, Bolivar, Becky Romeo, Cheektowaga, NY, Matthew (Patty) Giblin, Leesburg, VA, Lori (Steve) Mayes, California and Michael Wolfgang, Bolivar; twelve grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; six sisters, Linda Austin, Bolivar, Judy (Calvin) Mattison, Wellsville, Sandy (Check) Davis, Alma, NY, Cher (Robert) Scott, Prattsburg, NY, Catherine (Stephen) Kenyon, Canaseraga, NY and Norma (Rick) Timothy Dalton; six brothers Daniel (Beverly) Mullen, Wadsworth, NY, James (Betty) Geffers, Mt. Pleasant, TX, Larry Geffers, Wellsville, Raymond Geffers, Shongo, NY, Steven (Deb) Mullen, Canaseraga, NY and John (Ann) Mullen, Hornell; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Tammy Polen; Loving Companion, Richard Wolfgang; one sister, Mary Lynn Geffers; three brothers, Joel Geffers, Calvin “Bud” Geffers and Kenneth Geffers.
Friends may call at the Schaffner Funeral Home Inc., Bolivar, on Friday, March 31, 2023 from 11AM- 1P.M.
Funeral services will be held at 1 P.M. Rev. Elva Cornell will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Bolivar.
Memorials may be made to American Alzheimer’s disease Research c/o Bright Focus Foundation, 2212 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871.
The family and friends of Florence C. “Puggie” Iorfida are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 10:00 AM, with the Rev. Thomas Curry, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Wayne A. Rich, 79, of Shinglehouse, passed away with his loving family by his side on Saturday, March 25, 2023, in St. Vincent Hospital, Erie, after a long illness.
Born on Tuesday, August 17, 1943 in Denver, Colorado, he was a son of Frank and Mildred Pagach Rich.
Wayne was a graduate of Vinyl Tech in Middletown, Connecticut. He was the owner/operator of C & R Electric in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, until his retirement in 1989.
He was a member of Colchester Fish and Game Club in Colchester, Connecticut. Wayne was an avid hunter and fisherman. He won the 1981 Archery Championship in Connecticut. He was a social member of the Shinglehouse American Legion Post 530. He loved classic cars, attending car shows and attending drag races.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving companion of 22 years, Suzanne “Sue” Foster of Allegany, N.Y.; a son, Paul S. (Angela) Rich of Newport, NC; a daughter, Laura L. (Bill) Humphreys of Eustis, FL; two granddaughters, Samantha and Nicole; and Sue’s five children who Wayne considered his own, Robert (Patty) Sander of Allegany, NY, Linda McCaffrey of Allegany, NY, Randy Sander of Melbourne, FL, Pamela (Freddy) Ortega of Manteo, NC, and Debra (Jimmy Frair) Terrette of Portville, NY; and Sue’s many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Wayne was predeceased by his parents.
In keeping with Wayne’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. Burial will be in Allegany Cemetery, Allegany, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Wayne’s name may be made to the LEEK Hunting and Mountain Preserve, 497 PA 244, Oswayo, PA 16915 or to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org
Wayne’s family has entrusted his care and cremation arrangements 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 Wayne, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Robert C. JONES, 84, of Lexington, KY, formerly of Scio, NY, died Saturday, March 25, 2023 in the Lexington VA Medical Center. Born March 19, 1939, in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of H. Glenn and Helen H. Hull Jones. A Scio Central School graduate, he continued his education at Alfred State College. Bob served honorably with the U.S. Navy from 1957 – 1960. He was employed by Dresser-Rand in Wellsville, Wellsville and Scio Police Departments, Allegany County Sheriff’s Department, and Wellsville Central School. In retirement, he returned to Dresser Rand to work as a security guard. Bob was a member of the American Legion, American Legion Riders, and AMVETS. He attended Restoration Church of Christ in Scio.
Surviving are: a daughter, Tori L. Scotchmer of Scio; a bonus son, Eric (Dana) Perry of Scio; a daughter-in-law, Margaret Jones of Morehead, KY; his friend and children’s mother, Rosanne Green Perry of Wellsville; a brother-in-law, Nick Monaghan of Arkport; a nephew, Andrew (Kati-Jo) Seaman; six grandchildren, Kristi, Jamie, Bryent, Ashlynn, Alicia, and Rachel; two great-granddaughters, Jesselyn and Braileigh; many close cousins and friends that were like family.
He was predeceased by a son, Timothy Nathan Jones, on March 17, 2022; and a sister, Jayne J. Monaghan. Services will be announced.
Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery, Scio. Memorials may be made to Morrison Hayes American Legion Post #702, 23 Jefferson St., Wellsville, NY 14895 or the Dementia Society of America at www.dementiasociety.org.
Arrangements are under the direction of OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
William K. “Bill” Dickerson, 94, of Shinglehouse, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. Family and friends may call from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday and from 11am to 12 noon on Friday, March 31, 2023, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, where funeral services will follow at 12 noon. A complete obituary will follow. Bill entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
Shirley A. JEWELL, 76, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of East Bangor, died Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY. She was born September 17, 1946, in Easton. On November 3, 1966, in Belvidere, NJ, she married Larry W. Jewell, who survives. A 1964 graduate of Bangor Area High School, she was employed as a secretary by the Boy Scouts of America in Easton for four years. Shirley and her husband owned and operated Jewell’s Service in East Bangor for 33 years. She was a member of Carl E. Hyde American Legion Post #963 Auxiliary in Ulysses. Shirley loved her canine companion, Wally Jewell.
Surviving besides her husband, Larry, are: a son, Jonathan (Michele) Jewell of East Bangor; a grandson, Conner Jewell; a daughter-in-law, Lori A. Jewell of Bangor; a brother, James (Carol) Heisey of Ft. Pierce, FL; and a nephew, Michael Heisey.
She was predeceased by a son, Jeffrey K. Jewell, on April 28, 2021; her mother, Margaret Heisey; and two nephews, Mark Heisey and Christopher Heisey.
Services will be private. Memorials may be made to Carl E. Hyde American Legion Post #963 Auxiliary, P.O. Box 125, Ulysses, PA 16948. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Hannah Marie CLARK WU, 40, of Exton, PA, formerly of Whitesville, NY, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2023 surrounded by her family. Born January 14, 1983, in Hornell NY, she was the daughter of Harry Robert and Cindy Hutchison Clark.
She is survived by: her mother & stepfather, Cindy and Ron Welch; a brother and sister-in-law, Aaron and Joanna Clark; beloved and special nephew, Graham Clark; step-sisters, Jennifer Welch and Jessica Quick; lifetime soulmate, Jonathan Wu; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless wonderful friends she made along life’s path. She was predeceased by her father, Harry Robert Clark; and grandparents; Frank and Ruby Chase, Harry Hutchison, and Carl and Helen Clark.
A 2001 graduate from Whitesville Central School, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Messiah College in 2006 and master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Walden University in 2022. She was currently seeking Board Certification in Behavioral Consulting Instruction and had recently accepted a position with Creative Health Services as a consultant/mobile therapist.
Hannah had worked as a behavioral technician for many years at The Vista School for autistic children in Hershey, PA. Her passion was helping the autistic. She was formerly employed as behavioral technician by hospitals in Pottstown PA, Eagleville PA, and the Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. She also worked for The Lovaas Institute in New Jersey as a behavior/educational case manager.
Hannah was very creative and enjoyed making jewelry, weaving, gardening, decorating, and helping others.
Friends are invited to join the family in a memorial celebration of life on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 1:00 PM at the Clark-Welch home, 530 Main Street, Whitesville, NY. This will be a casual event, held rain or shine under a tent. Come dressed for the weather and enjoy time to reconnect and share precious memories with friends. Friends are welcome to bring a story to share, a photo for the photo board, and an appetite for snacks.
Friends wishing to make memorial contributions may do so to any SPCA, the Independence Emergency Squad, PO Box 309 Whitesville, NY 14897, or the Campership Fund at Penn-York Camp, 266 Northern Potter Road, Ulysses, PA 16948. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Joseph Louis Milano, 99, of Wellsboro, passed away on March 25, 2023.
Born February 28, 1924 in Albany, N.Y., Joe was the fourth and youngest child of Antonio and Domenica Milano, recent immigrants from Roccasicura, Italy, who had traded poverty and burgeoning fascism in their homeland for the promise of American freedom and opportunity.
They believed strongly in the American Ideal, worked hard, and saved what they could, eventually laying aside enough money to purchase a slightly frayed apartment building in Rensselaer, N.Y. Situated near the abutments of the Hudson River’s Dunn Memorial Bridge—the “big bridge” to Albany—it housed the growing Milano family and an ever-changing procession of mostly Italian tenants. During this time Joe and his older siblings went to school, took odd jobs and, encouraged by their parents, set about becoming American.
In his youth Joe enjoyed music and sports, especially basketball, bowling, and boxing (though when he demonstrated enough skill in the ring to raise himself up from the club level, he quit boxing, noting, “Those guys ring your bell from six inches away!”) School dances, singing in the church choir, and walks in Washington Park were his favorite social activities. Indeed the choir was where he found his future wife, Lydia Rutolo, also an Italian immigrant.
At age 16 Joe contracted tuberculosis and was sent to Pawling Infirmary in Wynantskill, N.Y. (a short bus ride from the Rensselaer apartment house) for treatment and convalescence, which lasted 6 months and consisted essentially of fresh air, bedrest and periodic inducement of an artificial pneumothorax—injection of air through his chest wall to collapse the infected lung. He emerged from Pawling weak but generally well, finished high school and then attended Siena College (also a short bus ride from the Rensselaer apartment house) where he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics. He then took a job as an accountant for Mobil Oil Company in Albany. In 1949 he married Lydia, who would remain his wife for 66 years until her death in 2015.
Joe and Lydia took residence in the Rensselaer apartment house, and five years later produced a son, David (married to Mary, nee Culin, now of Wellsboro, Pa). They left the apartment house in 1956, purchasing a small brick bungalow in Colonie, N.Y., next door to Lydia’s sister and brother-in-law. Three years later Lydia gave birth to a daughter, MaryEllen (married to Ben Rasnick, now of Ventura, Ca.). His family was a source of endless enjoyment for Joe—he was never so delighted than in the company of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The designs of Mobil Oil unfortunately did not fit perfectly with Joe’s strong family and geographical ties. He was transferred to Philadelphia in 1963, then to Dallas in 1977, where he worked until retiring in 1989. Joe and Lydia adapted to the changes, but in 2000 decided, with the urging of their children, to bring the family back into geographic proximity. They moved to Wellsboro, Pa, cheerfully close again to children and grandchildren. Outdoor Wellsboro was particularly attractive to Joe. He took up golf, reenergized his love of fly fishing, and made a point of bicycling country roads and trails whenever possible.
Joe suffered emotionally after the loss of Lydia, and in his last years struggled with the limits imposed by increasing physical failings. But when the end came, it was peaceful. He died surrounded by his teary-eyed family—a strong sign of a life well lived. Joe will be remembered for his generosity, honesty, and kindness, and for a rare and abiding innocence.
He is survived by a son and daughter and their spouses, two grandchildren and their spouses, and five great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends June 20, 2023, 6pm to 7pm at Tussey Mosher Funeral Home 139 Main Street Wellsboro, Pa. All are also invited to attend a brief gravesite ceremony the following day, Wednesday, June 21, 10:30am, at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery located on Catholic Cemetery Drive (off Pearl Street) in Wellsboro. To share a memory or condolence with Joe’s family visit www.tusseymosher.com.
David L. Benton, 76, of Coudersport, passed away in his home with his loving family by his side on Sunday, March 26, 2023, following a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Born on Tuesday, September 10, 1946 in Hornell, N.Y., he was a son of Wayne and Caroline Hess Benton. He was married for 37 years to Michelle Capistrant who predeceased him. On July 23, 2005 in Arlington, Washington, he married Barbara Mattison, who survives.
David was a 4 year US Navy veteran, having served on the USS Alfred A. Cunningham DD752 as a gunner’s mate. While in the Navy he received the COMSEVENTHFLT Citation for outstanding performance of duty. He also received the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with device, the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. He also received several accommodations and citations for his expertise and outstanding performance while serving his country.
After leaving the Navy, David continued employment with the Navy as a civilian engineering field representative, retiring in 2008.
David had more that a “can-do” attitude. He had great stamina and endurance, working with all hands assigned creating good sound morale and attitudes which gave all hands a foresight that the job is more than just a necessity. David believed if man made it, man can fix it. Can’t was never an option.
Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Barbara; his siblings, Bonnie (Johnnie) Harrison of Florida, Dennis Benton of Cortland, N.Y., Sue Ann (Rob) Vrzal of Lake Waneta, N.Y., and Michael Benton of Ithaca, N.Y.; a daughter, Kellie Bell of California; two sons, Aaron Benton of California and Sean Benton of Marysville, Washington; four stepchildren whom he considered as his own, Michael (Kathy) Cook, Patrick Cook, Christopher (Cynthia) Cook, and Sherri Cook; many grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and first wife, David was predeceased by a brother, Wayne “Sonny” Benton.
There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held on a date and time to be announced. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Troupsburg, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the LEEK Hunting and Mountain Preserve, 497 PA 244, Oswayo, PA 16915.
David’s family has entrusted his care and cremation arrangements 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 David, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
At 3:25 PM on Tuesday, Coudersport Fire Department has been dispatched to 448 East Second Street at Hershey’s Farm Market for a garage & greenhouse fire with exposures. A second alarm has been issued for Roulette & Galeton to assist.
East Second street is Shut down from Park Ave to Rt. 872. Please use alternate routes.
3:50 PM-Fire is contained to original structure. Extensive overhaul anticipated.
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today announced 127 long-term care facilities in 43 counties will receive a portion of Pennsylvania’s $14.2 million in federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funding to help sustain quality care as the Commonwealth’s population ages and residents’ needs change.
“Pennsylvanians living in long-term care facilities deserve the best care possible,” said Acting Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen. “We are excited to be able to continue our support of the facilities across the Commonwealth that care for our families and friends.
Nobody likes waiting. As humans, we’re naturally impatient. In today’s world, we have unlimited information and instantaneous gratification at our fingertips – we want it, and we want it now. But imagine being one of more than 118,000 people currently waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. All the resources are still in your hands which has greatly impacted how those needing a transplant are finding donors, but you’re still waiting and it’s not just for a delivery van to drop off a package or an email to hit your inbox; it’s a matter of life and death.
Don Lewicki, retired associate professor of computer information systems and technology, talks with Rick Esch, president of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford on a tour of the university’s new George B. Duke Engineering and Information Technologies Building. The university named one of its most unique computer labs in Lewicki’s honor.
BRADFORD, Pa. – Don Lewicki’s former co-workers had a little surprise for him when he toured the new George B. Duke Engineering and Information Technologies Building, a building that he helped design before retiring from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
To understand the significance of the sign outside the university’s systems, networks and projects lab, “CIST SNAP LAB: Named in honor of Donald C. Lewicki,” it helps to go back a little.
Lewicki came to Pitt-Bradford in 2000 from IBM, where he worked in both technical and management positions. At Pitt-Bradford, he served both as a staff member overseeing computing, telecommunications and media services, taught management and enjoyed living in his hometown of nearby Olean, N.Y.
In 2007-08, he developed the university’s highly successful computer information systems and technology major, which is now one of the most popular on campus. He led that program as director until 2017, when he turned the program leadership over to Dr. Ken Wang, but he continued teaching in it for four more years.
Lewicki built the information technology program around projects, which students begin working on as soon as their second year. In 2015, Lewicki used a portion of gifts from Dr. Richard E. McDowell, president emeritus, and his wife, Ruth, and Zippo Manufacturing Co. to create a unique projects lab, the systems, networks and projects lab, known on campus as the SNAP Lab.
In the SNAP Lab students in networking classes create a server setup for a small business. Each student has their own “rack” to build their own small server. For the final examination, adjunct instructor and technical analyst Steve Ellison sabotages the servers with the kinds of problems information technology people deal with all the time – power outages, cyberattacks or a system overload. Students must then repair their creations.
It’s the kind of practical thinking that Lewicki liked to instill in students.
“Everything is hands-on collaboration,” he said. “If you have a good student, you need to give them a good project.”
So it was only appropriate that as Lewicki toured the new home of the computer information systems and technology program and came across the reimagined SNAP lab, he saw that it was named in his honor.
Lewicki was visibly moved.
“You left us quite a legacy here, Don,” Pitt-Bradford President Richard T. Esch told him.
Lewicki said, “We’ve had a lot of successful students, and I couldn’t be prouder of them.”
The following student has been accepted into the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts’ High School Juried Art Exhibition:
Joy Ou, Grade: 10 Congratulations!
*Joy’s artwork has been chosen to be exhibited in the annual High School Juried Art Exhibition at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University. A panel of judges has
determined that Joy’s entry deserves to hang in the Quick Center alongside some of the best artwork found in our region.
The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts is the home of St. Bonaventure University’s world-class collection, including art and historical artifacts that span from the beginnings of Western
civilization through the 21st Century. The QCA annually hosts exhibitions that highlight the University’s art collection along with touring exhibitions, and student and curriculum-related
exhibitions, including this year’s High School Juried Art Exhibition.
The exhibition opening will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. with a reception in the theatre atrium of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (March 28) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will conduct a meeting of the Fisheries and Hatcheries Committee on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m. This meeting will be held online with committee members participating remotely.
Because this meeting is being held in a virtual format, the process for accepting public comment will be different than an in-person gathering. Public comments pertaining to the agenda can be submitted by calling (717) 705-7846 beginning on Thursday, March 30 at 8 a.m. until Friday, March 31 at 12 p.m. Recorded comments will be limited to 5 minutes and will be presented to committee members prior to the meeting.
BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will dedicate its new $24.5 million George B. Duke Engineering and Information Technologies Building in a ceremony March 31.
The dedication will take place at 3 p.m. in the two-story atrium of the 40,000-square-foot building, which opened in January. It will include remarks from George B. Duke, chairman and owner of Zippo Manufacturing Co., for whom the building is being named. The public is invited to attend.
Kendra Smoker has been selected as the Seneca Highlands CTC Student of the Week. Kendra is a second year student in the Homeland Security program at the CTC. Kendra sets a terrific example for her peers in and out of the classroom. Kendra has earned 11 certificates for successfully completing Pennsylvania State Fire Academy courses. As a volunteer at the Port Allegany Fire Department, Kendra shows great interest in pursuing public safety as a career.
Pictured are Ed Vicic and Karen Sewell as they arrange a display for Ladies Day Out!
No Fooling, Ladies Day Out! curated by Kimball Nelson at Eddies’ on Main, will be held from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, April 1 The event will feature jewelry, glassware and artwork; silent auction, gift basket raffle, music by John Meade, Little Mountain Winery Tasting, appetizer stations and more.
Join in on a great day of shopping, relaxing, food, music and fun! In addition to the wine tasting, Little Mountain Winery will have wine by the glass and bottles available. Load your ladies up in the car and celebrate with an afternoon of fun!
Get your tickets at Eddies On Main or from Kimball Nelson by text @(814)598-0235. Limited tickets will be available at the door. Proceeds from the event will go to CASA.
CASA McKean is a local chapter of the national CASA program that trains and supports volunteers to serve as advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. These volunteers work with the local court system to help ensure that these children receive the support and resources they need to thrive in safe and permanent homes. By providing a voice for these children, CASA McKean plays an important role in helping to break the cycle of child abuse and improve outcomes for vulnerable children in the community.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised a pipe replacement project is set to begin next week on Route 4027 (Cummings Creek Road) in Farmington Township, Tioga County.
On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, through Wednesday, April 19, 2023, Cummings Creek Road will be closed between Route 4024 (Elkhorn Road) and Buckbee Road (T-702), while a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew performs a pipe replacement.
A detour using Elkhorn Road, Buckbee Road, and Coft Hill Road (T-630) will be in place for the duration of the project. Work is expected to be completed on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect travel delays, and drive with caution.
Clarion SBDC is offering a QuickBooks 2022 course, and you can attend the in-person workshop or via Webinar. Level I: If you’ve recently purchased QuickBooks or plan to in the near future, we can help you learn the basics. Learn to create, use and maintain your books with ease. Keep track of your payables and receivables. The Level I course will meet Wednesday, May 4th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. The cost is $199*per person.
Level II: Now that you’re familiar with the basics, come and see what else this amazing accounting program can do for you. Learn how to run professional looking reports, personalize your forms, send letters through Microsoft Word, export to Excel, and more. The Level II course will meet Thursday, May 5th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. The cost is $199*per person. Discount rate* for those registering for both Level I and II is $360, a savings for $38. Class size is limited, so register today. For more information or to register, call (814) 393-2060, email sbdc@pennwest.edu or visit www.clarion.ede/sbdc.
At 9:04 AM on Tuesday, Hilltop Fire Dept. & ambulances from Smethport, Bradford & Port Allegany have been dispatched to a head-on crash with injuries at Rt. 59 & Rt. 646 at Ormsby. Smethport fire rescue dispatched. Report no entrapment.
At aprx 0915 (3/28/23) SFD was dispatched to the intersection of Rt 59 & 646 for a head on collision with minor injuries. Engine 24 responded along with MA-3 and MA-17 which evaluated patients and were treated on scene. Route 59 was closed until vehicles could be removed. Station 2 Fire Police handled traffic around the scene with assistance from 4201 and 21-10. PSP was on scene and Chief 220 had command. Units were clear and road reopened at aprx 0948.
