Glenn O. Hawbaker Is Hiring
April 2023
Roulette Ambulance To Main St.
On April 24 at 9:31 pm. Roulette Ambulance was dispatched to Main St. for a man to go to Coudersport hospital
ALLSTATE- GERG INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES PRESENT CHECK
Elk County- Ed Gerg, Owner of Allstate- Gerg Insurance and Financial Services, presented a generous donation to the St. Marys Area United Way. Ed presented this check at the St. Marys Area United Way’s quarterly board meeting on April 20, 2023. Pictured in the photo L-R seated includes Ed Gerg, Doug Gaffey, United Way President and John Dippold, board member.
This donation, like many others in the community help the St. Marys Area United Way achieve their annual campaign goal. The 2023 campaign goal is $200,000. As a result of the 2022 campaign, the St. Marys Area United Way board approved and granted awards in February of 2023 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, First United Methodist Church Youth Program, Girl Scouts of Western PA, Guardian Angel Center, St. Marys Area School District, St. Marys Library and the Veteran’s Memorial-Eternal Flame located on the Diamond downtown St. Marys. The United Way board also approved a commitment of funding to support the City of St. Marys Parks and Recreation Leathers Playground Project. Specifically, the United Way funding would be used to help make the new Playland at Memorial Park handicap accessible. This commitment of funding is pending the city is awarded grant funding for the project and the Recreation board facilitates a capital campaign to acquire individual donations
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
RECALLS
Kawasho Foods USA Inc. Announces Expansion of Voluntary Recall of GEISHA Medium Shrimp 4oz. Due to Possible Under Processing
Kawasho Foods USA Inc. of New York, NY, is announcing an expansion of its February 26, 2023, voluntary recall of canned GEISHA Medium Shrimp 4oz. to now recall all lots of this product. Kawasho Foods is taking this step out of an abundance of caution due to a concern that there is a possibility that the product has been under processed, which could lead to the potential for spoilage organisms or pathogens.
Kawasho Foods made this decision after receiving additional information from the Food and Drug Administration.
The Product was distributed to retailers nationwide (AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI) from Dec 2022 to Apr 2023.
EuroPharma, Inc. Issues Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Terry Naturally® BioActive Vitamin B™ and EuroMedica® Active B Complex
Louis C. Facchine, 88, formerly of Maurus Street, St. Marys, PA
Louis C. Facchine, 88, formerly of Maurus Street, St. Marys, PA passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk.
He was born on September 22, 1934 in Caledonia, PA, a son of the late Alphonse and Elizabeth Buraffalo Facchine.
On August 16, 1958, at Queen of the World Church, he married the late Ann Kronenwetter Facchine, who preceded him in death on April 17, 2017. Together they were blessed with more than 58 years of love, laughter, and happiness.
Louie was a graduate of Jay Township High School, class of 1952. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1957-1963 with active duty from 1961-1962 at Fort Bragg, NC during the Berlin Crisis. He retired from Keystone Carbon Company after more than 44 years of service. He was a member of the Bennetts Valley American Legion and several of the local sportsmens clubs. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting. Louie will be fondly remembered for his sunny disposition, his smile that lit up a room, and an endless supply of charm. He was an amazing and generous husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, often gifting them a $20 bill so they could enjoy a treat.
He is survived by three daughters; Karen (Allen) Floravit of St. Marys, Jean (LeRoy) Smith of Kersey and Susan (Russ) Heiberger of Ridgway; by six grandchildren, Jessica (Joe) Schaut, Amy (Frank) Beimel, Casey (Jay Papuga) Smith, Nicole Smith, Gregg Brunner and Renee Brunner, as well as by five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister; Vera Hetrick of Byrnedale as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Louis was preceded in death by his grandson; Tim Floravit, by a sister; Esther Longo, and by a brother; Leonard Facchine.
Funeral Services for Louis C. Facchine will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church, 140 N. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA 15857. Military Honors will be accorded by the St. Marys Servicemen’s Burial Detail. Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Pinecrest Manor Activities Fund.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com
Karen E. “Tweety” Krise, 63, of Ridgway, PA
Karen E. “Tweety” Krise, 63, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at her residence.
She was born on June 4, 1959, in St. Marys, a daughter of Brenda Perryman Krise and the late LeRoy C. Krise.
Tweety was a very kind person and was always there to listen. She enjoyed cooking food and giving it to everyone she knew. She worked at Clarion Sintered as a die-setter, manager of C&J Lounge, and Colonel LeRoy’s Cajun Peanuts. Tweety was an avid Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins fan.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by 3 daughters: Audra Ferguson and her husband Chris of Ohio, Allicia Garverick of Ridgway, and Ashley Krise of Pottsville, PA, 6 grandchildren: Megan, Rylie, Matthew, Alexis, Jaxon, and Emalynn, and 5 siblings; Valerie King of Johnsonburg, Michael Krise of St. Marys, Gregory Krise of St. Marys, Lesley Kline of Dubois, and Bethany Krise of St. Marys. She is also survived by her good friends, Earl Condon and Carl Parks, by numerous nieces and nephews, and extended family and friends.
Funeral Services for Karen E. Krise will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Hallton Church of Christ, 657 Evergreen Drive, Ridgway, PA 15853, with Rev. Ron Burkett officiating.
Burial will follow at Parklawn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be held at Krise Funeral Home on Thursday 2:00PM until 6:00 PM.
Memorial contributions can be made to Ridgway Johnsonburg Burial Detail, Attn: Ben Brendel, 117 Main Street, Ridgway, PA, 15853.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Stewart Testimony Sets the Record Straight on Orphan, Abandoned Wells During ERE Hearing, Causer Says
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), Republican chairman of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, today applauded the testimony of Arthur Stewart, owner of Cameron Energy Company in Warren County, as he set the record straight about orphan and abandoned wells, as well as well bonding in the Commonwealth.
The hearing was called by Democrat Chairman Greg Vitali and featured testimony by groups including the Sierra Club, Environmental Defense Fund and PA Environmental Digest.
“These groups claim wells are being abandoned in large numbers across the Commonwealth, and that simply isn’t true,” Causer said. “The ‘hundreds of thousands’ of wells to which they refer are those that were dug many decades or even more than a century ago for which the responsible party is no longer living. Rather than blame today’s operators for these legacy wells, we should be working together to plug them.”
To that end, Causer and Stewart advocated for full implementation of Acts 96 and 136 of 2022, which guide the use of federal infrastructure funds for well plugging. While the majority of the funding would go to the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) existing well plugging program, 20% would be directed to a new grant program designed to maximize use of the federal money and expedite well plugging by providing funding opportunities to experienced well-plugging companies. Thus far, DEP has dragged its feet on implementing the grant program. Watch Causer’s exchange with Kurt Klapkowski, acting deputy secretary for the Office of Oil and Gas Management, on the issue: https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pagopvideo/263327166.mp4
Key takeaways from Stewart’s testimony include:
- There is a difference between orphan and abandoned wells. Orphan wells are ancient wells, abandoned long ago, and for which there is no responsible party. An abandoned well typically belongs to a known responsible party and is considered abandoned when it hasn’t produced for a period of 12 months. DEP’s database shows 1,836 abandoned wells in the Commonwealth. The number of orphan wells is not known but is estimated to be more than 200,000.
- DEP has more effective tools than bonding to go after a company that abandons wells, including civil and criminal penalties, fines and even jail time.
- Higher bonding will not aid in plugging orphan wells, which pose the biggest challenge to the Commonwealth. It would, however, have dire consequences for small operators who would be forced to tie up greater capital in bonding, leaving less money available for updated equipment or salaries for employees.
“Conventional wells drilled since the imposition of bonding are not being abandoned like a fast-spreading cancer, and the outcry for higher bonding amounts is not supported by the statistical data. We are tired of fighting demagogues who preach a false narrative to pursue a global environmental agenda,” Stewart testified. “Every year my company plugs more wells than it drills; and my company has NO abandoned wells. There is no need to punish my company, and the entire cadre of responsible conventional operators, via unnecessary bonding, when: 1) bonded wells are not being abandoned at a reckless pace; and 2) the state already has an adequate solution in the laws that exist.”
Stewart closed his testimony by inviting committee members to visit conventional operations like his to see the wells they responsibly and routinely plug, the employees whose jobs would be in peril if unnecessary higher bonding is implemented and the people who can plug wells for half of what it costs DEP to do so.
View the entirety of Stewart’s testimony here: https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pagopvideo/589561344.mp4
To watch the full hearing, click here: https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pagopvideo/995447930.mp4
Harold W. Harrier, Sr., (Punk), 91, of Austin, PA
Port Allegany – Harold W. Harrier, Sr., (Punk), 91, of Austin, PA passed away Saturday (April 22, 2023) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
He was born October 15, 1931 in Austin, the son of Elijah and Nettie (McCann) Harrier. On July 31, 1954, in Emporium, PA, he married Carolyn A. Harrier, who died December 31, 2005.
Mr. Harrier was a general tradesman, employed by Pittsburgh Corning of 37 years retiring in 1993.
Mr. Harrier was a member of the Sons of the Legion, Port Allegany. He was a past member of the Moose Lodge 460 of Port Allegany. He enjoyed fishing and loves he cats. He was a fan of the Buffalo Sabre’s and the Cleveland (Indians) Guardians.
He is survived by one daughter; Barbara (Jay) Beeman Austin PA,
Two sons; Harold W. (Patricia) Harrier, Jr. and David (Jane) Harrier both of Port Allegany PA.
Five Grandchildren and Nine Great Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 3 brothers and 2 sisters
Following Harolds wishes there will be no visitation or services at this time
Burial will be in the Portage Valley Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Potter County Animal Assistance Program
Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.
Edna Mahon of Roulette, PA celebrated her 100th birthday Saturday
Edna Mahon of Roulette, PA celebrated her 100th birthday on 4/20/2023. She was joined by over 150 family and friends on Saturday to shower her with celebratory wishes!
Edna has an impressive family tree that includes 11 children, 39 grandchildren, 77 great grandchildren, 62 great great grandchildren, and 1 great great great grandchild, many of whom were able to attend her party in person to shower her with love!
Outside of her family, Edna has also become a beloved bonus “Gram” for many of those who have been blessed to know her!
Edna and her family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all those that took the time to shower her with well wishes on her milestone birthday.
Kane Ambulance to Rollover Crash
At 3:06 PM on Monday, Kane ambulance has been dispatched to 7720 Route 666 at Tall Oaks for a rollover MVA.
Bonnie L. Huff, 81, of Smethport, PA
Bonnie L. Huff, 81, of Smethport, PA passed away Monday (April 17, 2023) at UPMC-Cole Place, Coudersport.
She was born April 14, 1942 in Kane, the daughter of Herbert and Vincetia “Vince” (Hesso) Swanson. On June 18, 1960, in Salamanca, NY, she married Robert S. Huff, who died June 5, 1985.
Bonnie was a Smethport High School graduate and worked as a cook in several establishments. Her last place of employment was cooking at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford before retiring.
Bonnie loved sewing, bowling, arts and crafts, word search puzzles, and especially cooking.
She is survived by:
Two sons: Robert A. Huff and Allan E. Huff
One daughter: Julie K. Pire
Seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren
Two brothers: Gary A. (Barbara) Swanson and Albert “Paul” Swanson
And several nieces and nephews.
There will be no visitation or services. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park, Lafayette.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Ruth Ann Preble, age 77, of Endicott, NY, formerly of Elkland, PA
Ruth Ann Preble, age 77, of Endicott, NY, formerly of Elkland, PA passed away on April 21, 2023 at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY.
Born on July 11, 1945 in Elkland, PA she was a daughter to the late Clyde and Nina (Tubbs) Rouse. Ruth married Milan R. Preble and they spent several loving years together before his passing in September of 1998.
Ruth is survived by her sons; Darryl (Robin) Preble of Endicott, NY, Wayne Preble of Kentucky and Roger (Stacey) Preble of Wellsboro, PA; grandchildren; Ami (Preble) Gallagher, Zach and Christiana Lawson, Rebecca Carr, Conner and Lily Bunzey and Kasson Bidwell; great-grandchildren; Jacob Lawson, Zoey Lawson and Ava Gallagher; some brothers and sisters; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Milan Preble; great-grandchild, Alekzander Moran; and some brothers and sisters.
A graveside service will be held at Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 2:00pm.
Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, www.kenyonfuneralhome.com
Robert E. Soyka, Sr., age 82, of Westfield, PA
Robert E. Soyka, Sr., age 82, of Westfield, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY.
Born January 20, 1941 in Elizabeth, NJ, he was the son of Joseph and Amelia Soyka.
Robert was an electrician and after retirement he enjoyed tinkering on tools and small engines in his garage. He was a member and Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus.
Bob is survived by his children, Robert Soyka, Jr., Susan Soyka and Michele Torres; grandchildren, Matthew, Jessica, Dean, Zachary, Elizabeth and Drew; a brother, Joseph Soyka and a sister, Carol.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane M. Soyka in 2019.
Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield on Monday, April 24th from 12:00 – 2:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 2:00PM with Rev. Larry O’Dell officiating. Burial will be in Ackley Cemetery, Sabinsville. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
Doris G. Austin, 99, of Smethport, PA
Doris G. Austin, 99, of Smethport, PA passed away Saturday (April 22, 2023) at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.
She was born July 16, 1923 in Crosby, the daughter of William and Alberta (Marsh) Alcock. On June 20, 1942, in Bradford, she married Arnold N. “Bunny” Austin, who died on December 13, 2003.
Doris attended Colegrove High School and was a housewife, tending to the needs of her family. She loved gardening and traveling with her husband.
She is survived by:
One daughter: Joan Knobloch of Erie, PA
Two sons: Gayle N. (Sandra) Austin and Barry L. (Donna) Austin, both of Smethport
Six grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren
Along with several nieces and nephews
In addition to her parents and husband, Doris was preceded in death by one great granddaughter, one son in law, one brother and two sisters.
At Doris’ request, there will be no visitation or services. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Alwin L. “Al” SEELEY, 73, of Potter Brook Road, Westfield, PA
Alwin L. “Al” SEELEY, 73, of Potter Brook Road, Westfield, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023 in his home surrounded by his daughters.
Born May 30, 1949, in Teed Hollow, he was the son of Floyd E. and Bonita “Bonnie” Houghtaling Seeley. On December 14, 1969, in Ulysses, he married the former Sandra J. Madison, who predeceased him on January 14, 2023.
He was employed by Electri-Cord in Westfield and served as caretaker of Riverview Cemetery in Potter Brook. Al loved spending time in his woodworking shop. He was an active member of Sabinsville Volunteer Fire and Ambulance for many years.
Surviving are: four daughters, Bethany Chapman, Stephany (Bryan) Hurler, Mindy (Tony) Bump, and Shelly (Cody) Perry; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Neita (Gary) Hurley of Shinglehouse; a brother, Clyde (Debra) Seeley of Virginia Beach, VA; an uncle; three aunts; nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife and parents.
Friends may call Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM. Rev. Timothy H. Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook.
Memorials may be made to Sabinsville Volunteer Ambulance or Clymer Township Volunteer Hose Co. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Jeanette C. “Jan” Crandall, 83, a lifelong resident of Eldred, PA
ALTOONA — Jeanette C. “Jan” Crandall, 83, a lifelong resident of Eldred, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Maybrook Hills, Altoona, surrounded by her family.
Born on Oct. 4, 1939, she was the daughter of Harry and Helen Burg Batt. On Nov. 21, 1959, at St. Raphael’s Church, Eldred, she married Elwin E. Crandall, who preceded her in death on Aug.11, 2004.
Jeanette was a 1957 graduate of Otto Eldred High School. She was a member of St. Raphael’s Church in Eldred. She was a lifetime member at Eldred Township Fire Dept. Auxiliary serving her community since 1967. During her tenure she held secretary and treasurer offices on several occasions. She was also a member of the Tri County Fire Auxiliary. She had been a member of the Grange #53 of Eldred and the Eldred-Interstate React. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society, both the Eldred and Smethport Senior Centers, and also volunteered for the Relay for Life.
Jeanette enjoyed her house plants as well as her flower and garden beds around the house, crafts, and camping in her Mini-Winnie, especially on the family farm with her husband. She also enjoyed reading and sharing Harlequin romance novels. Finally, she greatly enjoyed spending time with her many grandchildren.
Surviving is two sons, Christopher (Lana Parker) Crandall of Nebraska and Timothy (Suzy) Crandall of Duke Center; one daughter, Cheryl (Michael) Malloy of Johnstown; two brothers, Raymond (Kathy) Batt of Missouri and Richard (Rhonda) Batt of North Carolina; two sisters, Elizabeth Batt of Rochester, N.Y. and Shirley (Bruce) Moore of Florida., 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death is one infant son, Joseph Crandall in 1961; two brothers, Gary Batt and Kenneth Batt.
Friends may call on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the Frame Funeral Home, Eldred, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2023 with Pastor Max Simms officiating. Burial will be in St. Raphael’s Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the family for final expenses.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Frame Funeral Home, Eldred.
Online condolences may be made at www.framefuneralhome.com
Bradford Dispatched For Automatic Fire Alarm
At 12:24 PM on Monday, Bradford Firefighters have been dispatched to 198 South Avenue for a residential fire alarm.
RECALLED BY CHIEF 1.