Dorothy M. Hoffman, 88, of Allentown, PA, died on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
She was born August 11, 1934, to Bertha T. (Schwabenbauer) and Joseph E. Riddle, in St. Marys, PA. She received her education in the local Catholic schools and graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1952. She worked at St. Marys Insurance Agency after high school.
She married Melvin J. Hoffman of St. Marys on August 5, 1961. The couple moved to the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania and raised three daughters in Bethlehem. The marriage later ended in divorce.
Jean K. Everett, 97, of 1 Parkway Lane Bradford, PA passed away June 29, 2023.
Born September 7, 1925, in Scranton, she was a daughter of the late William H. and Margaret (McGrail) Kingdom.
On April 30, 1949, in Scranton, she married the late Homer M. Everett who passed away, August 23, 2012. They moved to Bradford in 1962.
Jean was a 1943 graduate of Scranton Central High School and a 1946 graduate of Lackawanna Business College in Scranton. She also attended Temple University at the Scranton Campus.
From 1951 to 1952 she was employed as an Executive Secretary at the Scranton Campus of Temple University. From 1963 to 1974 she was a Welcome Wagon hostess and supervisor for the local area. From 1974 until her retirement in 1987 she was an Executive Secretary at Dresser Manufacturing.
Jean was a member of St. Bernards Church, Catholic Women’s Club, Current Events Club, and Zonta Club. She was a past board member and volunteer at the American Cancer Society, a volunteer at BRMC Auxiliary, and an auxiliary member of NARF.
Surviving are two daughters, Carol Sanders, of Petaluma, CA, and Teri (Mike Tominez) Everett, of Olean NY, one son, Mark Everett, of Palm Harbor, FL, one daughter-in-law, Connie Everett, of Palm Harbor FL; seven grandchildren, Ryan Smith, Josh Hainz, Megan Le, Bo Everett, Hannah Everett, Jaime Everett, and Alison Hernandez; five great grandchildren, Jaiden Hainz, Hayden Hernandez, Hudson Hernandez, Zachary Everett, Kennedy Le.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Homer, one son, Kyle Everett, one daughter-in-law, Sandy Everett, and one sister, Marie Evans.
Family will be receiving friends on Friday July 7, 2023, from 11:00 am to Noon at St. Bernard Church followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Noon with Rev. John Jacquel, pastor as Celebrant. Entombment will be in St. Bernard Mausoleum.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to St. Bernard Building Fund, PO Box 2394, Bradford, PA 16701, or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Shirley J. BELL, 65, of Westfield, PA, died Friday, June 30, 2023 in her home.
A complete obituary will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
At 5:25 PM on Friday, Port Allegany ambulance has been called by the Port Allegany Police to West Mill Street & Glass Place for a patient evaluation of a 20 year old male who wrecked a dirt bike.
Today at 1230hrs, Derrick City Fire Dept was dispatched for a 2 car mva at the East Main St/Fosterbrook Blvd. intersection.
Squad 11, Rescue 11, City of Bradford ambulance and FTPD responded to find a vehicle in the middle of the intersection (front end damage) with 2nd vehicle along side the road (minor damage) with a total of 4 patients.
Derrick City personnel provided traffic control, patient assessment and debris cleanup. 1 vehicle was towed by Donovan’s Towing. Units were on scene for approx. 30 minutes.
On June 17th Olean Patrol Officers arrested 27year old Logan Shearer of 933 Brook St., Olean for possessing 30 bags of Fentanyl while on a traffic stop conducted March 12th, 2023 on North 8th St.
Shearer was charged with several Vehicle and traffic charges March 12th. for refusing to stop in his vehicle and fleeing on foot.
All suspected drugs were turned over to the NYSP forensic lab for testing in March and were found to be positive for Fentanyl. Shearer was charged June 17th. with Criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd. degree ( B Felony ) and Tampering with physical evidence.
William O. Woodring, 83, of 101 Hedgehog Lane, Bradford, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, at the Bradford Manor.
Born on April 29, 1940, in Bradford, he was the son of the late Oliver William and Hazel Ann (Cooper) Woodring.
Bill was a 1958 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
On September 14, 1968, in Cyclone, he married Carol I. (Ishman) Woodring who survives.
He worked for New Bethlehem Burial. In 1966 he began working in various capacities at Kendall Refining, Witco, and American Refining Company. He retired in 2001 as Fire and Safety Supervisor.
Bill was a member and Past Master of Bradford Union Lodge 749 F&AM, and he was secretary for 40 years. He was a member of the McKean County Shrine Club, he drove cars in the Shriners Parades for 30 years. He was a member of the Zem Zem Shrine in Erie, a 32nd Degree member of the Coudersport Consistory, a former member of the Hilltop Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of Evans Memorial United Methodist Church.
Surviving is his wife Carol, of 54 years, one daughter, Michelle (Timothy) Flynn, of Bradford, two grandchildren, Andrew (Vicky Lopez Mideros) Flynn and Dawn Flynn, and one great granddaughter, Abigail Flynn Lopez.
Family will receive friends on Monday, July 3, 2023, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Avenue. At 12:45 pm members of the Masonic Lodge #749 will conduct a Masonic service. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm with Rev. Jay Tennies, pastor of the Evans Memorial United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to Shriner’s Crippled Children Hospital, 1645 8th St., Erie, PA 16505, McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113, Bradford, Pa 16701, or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
The Potter County Artisan Center in Coudersport is planning several classes over the next few weeks.
Basket weaver, Catherine Snyder, will teach students to make a Napkin Basket on Thursday July 6, 2023, from 5pm-9:00 pm. Class is $32 and includes all materials in a wide range of colors.
Laurie Angood is offering “Young Artisans” class on July 5 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. Students will complete a multi-media painting of a sea turtle. Cost is $20. All materials are provided.
To register for these classes, please call the center at 814-274-8165 or email: pottercountyartisancenter@gmail.com. The co-op cannot guarantee registration via Facebook or Messenger. The co-op is located at 227 N. Main Street and is open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday.
Gordon F. “Gordie” Gee, 83, of Wellsboro, PA passed away Thursday June 29, 2023, at home surrounded by family.
He was born October 1, 1939, in Sayre, PA, to Frederick F. and Gertrude (Lewis) Gee. Gordie graduated from Wellsboro High School and earned an associate degree from Williamsport Area Community College. On November 25, 1965, he married Mary R. Batcher.
He retired from Dresser Manufacturing in Wellsboro. Gordie was a member of the Hillside Rod and Gun Club and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with Kamren.
Gordon is survived by two sons: William B. Gee (Mary Kay) of Wellsboro and Scott A. Gee (Kelly) of Troy; a daughter: Amy J. Kull (Michael) of Pottsville, PA; three grandchildren: Kamren James Gee, Daina Dawes, and Derek Carnright; adopted grandchildren and great-grandchildren Melissa Warden and children Aaden, McKenzie, and Levi; and a special friend: Sally Grega of Wellsboro.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.
Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Gordie’s life from: 1-2pm Monday, July 3, 2023, at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA with a service to follow at 2pm in the funeral home.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Second Chance, 725 Gee Road, Tioga, PA 16946. To share a memory or condolence with his family visit www.tusseymosher.com.
Bradford, PA — The United Way of the Bradford Area is currently accepting applications for the third quarter of Quarterly Impact funding for 2023.
Eligible non-profit agencies may submit a request for up to $1,500 for Quarterly Impact funds to be released on September 1, 2023. Awards will be given to programs or initiatives with the potential to make an immediate impact on the local community while being essential to the agency’s mission. Priority will be given to those who have not received prior funding, who have supplied all necessary documentation, and who request funding for programmatic costs.
Quarterly Impact applications may be received by visiting United Way’s website at www.uwbanews.org, the United Way office, or by request at sarah.lonzi@uwbanews.org. Along with the application, it is being requested of applicants that a detailed budget of planned expenditures be included. All applications are reviewed by a committee comprised of United Way Board members, with recommendations being presented to the full board for final approval. For more information regarding the application process, please contact United Way.
Is fear a positive or negative emotion? Does it open us up or close us down? Does it cause us to hide or move closer? In the end, fear is what we allow it to be. It can be both healthy and unhealthy all at once.
Currently we live in a time that many are experiencing fear. Much of it is fear of the unknown. Fear of what might be or what might happen. It makes me wonder what we have our hope in. Is it our money, or our jobs? What about our retirement and investments? Are any of these safe? Can they withstand the effects of a broken economy and a broken stock market? Will we ever recover? And if and when we do, what will it look like? How will these times change us, and will it be for the better or for the worse?
This morning my wife and I are having breakfast by candlelight. It’s not because we’re trying to save on electric, but rather because we’re attempting to focus upon what’s important. In this case it’s each other. In the end, we still have each other and regardless of what is happening around us, we want to celebrate each other. To do that we have to find creative ways of expressing our love for each other. Tomorrow we’re heading off into the backwoods. When we find the right spot, we’re going to set the grill up and have a tailgate party.
We each have a choice, (there’s that word again), we can live in fear or we can make the most of a difficult situation and enjoy it. If you don’t know, my wife and I are in the “senior” years of our life. Our deaths will more likely be from natural causes that being struck by a meteor falling out of the sky. So rather than being afraid to go outside we choose to make each day count. It causes us to be creative and to think outside of the box. Quite tough to do for a couple of old people, but we manage.
Remember, most of the things we fear will never come to pass. What they will do is create a great deal of anxiety in our everyday life. You ultimately have to choose where you’re going to live and what you’re going to allow to control you. Think about it.
The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, June 30th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
[NOTICE: If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-544-7313 netrabaker@hughes.net]
JOANIE’S APIARY will be at market this week. Products include, Local Raw Honey, Honey candy, Beeswax products including hand cream and wood polish. We also have 100% Beeswax candles, Corn Heating pads and local scenery notecards.
HOPPE RL HONEY FARMS will have creamed honey at the same booth as JOANIE’S APIARY.
BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market rain or shine with local, organically grown beautiful produce. We will have lettuce heads, radishes, salad turnips, garlic scapes and more. We will also have assorted herb and vegetable plants. It’s never too late to start a garden! We accept cash, credit cards, and SNAP. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page. We accept cash or card payments.
CARING CRAFTS will be attending the Market. We have a variety of patterns for our Homemade Travel Pillows. Colorful hand painted clothes pin Wreaths. A variety of plastic canvas ornament/magnet pieces thank include; NFL logos, character theme, military signs, animals, etc.. Stop by and see us and don’t forget to like/ message us your special order on Facebook @ Caring Crafts. We accept cash payments. Hope to see everyone there
ALPACA CREATIONS is finally on the medical mend! We will set up in our usual spot this Friday at the Potter Co. Farmers Market. New hand dyed yarns and hand knit hats, scarves, mitts. A large variety of sizes and styles of alpaca socks, insoles, rovings, dryer balls and more. Accepting Credit cards. 814-501-0049 or alpacas@zitomedia.net for questions or comments
QUIET ACRES will be at market this week with our selection of Haldeman Mills products – Teff Flour (African Ivory and Dark) for the gluten sensitive, Buttermilk and Buckwheat Pancake Mixes, Shortcake/Cobbler Mix, Funnel Cake and Soft Pretzel Mixes. Brinser’s Best Cornmeal. On the craft side we will have upcycled braided rugs/runners/coasters of all sizes as well as aprons, kids and adults. Orders are welcome. We accept cash payments.
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