Frosty Hollow Festival is Saturday, August 5th in Sweden Valley, PA
August 2023
Kenneth C. Hultberg, 66, of 72 Rodgar Lane, Bradford, PA
Kenneth C. Hultberg, 66, of 72 Rodgar Lane, Bradford, PA passed away unexpectedly, Monday, July 31, 2023, at his residence.
Due to an unexpected medical emergency viewing and services are canceled and will be rescheduled soon.
Born March 31, 1957, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Carl A. and Harriette L. (Hanson) Hultberg.
Artisan Center Schedules Several Classes
The Potter County Artisan Center in Coudersport is planning several classes over the next few weeks.
Artist, Laurie Angood, will teach a “Teen Artisans” (grades 7-12) class on Friday, August 11 from 3:00 – 4:30 pm. Students will complete a multi-media painting representing the night sky. Cost is $20. All materials are provided.
Basket-weaver, Catherine Snyder, will guide students to make a Toy Box or Waste Basket on Saturday, August 12 from 9:00-3:00 pm. Cost is $40.00 and includes natural and hand-dyed reeds in a range of colors. Wooden handles are optimal for an extra $3.00.
Artist, Laurie Angood, will teach an Adult Beginner Watercolor class on August 12 from 1:00-3:00 pm. Students will complete a ‘watercolor-on-wood block’ painting representing the night sky. Cost is $45.00. All materials, including wood blocks with attached watercolor paper, are provided.
Laurie Angood, will also teach a ‘Young Artisan’ (grades 2-6) class on Thursday, Friday, August 17 from 3:00-4:30 pm. Students will be painting a multi-media piece representing the night sky. Cost is $20.00. All materials are provided.
Artist, Theresa Welsh, is offering a Paint ‘n’ Party on Thursday August 17, 6-8 pm. Price is $30. Supplies included.
The Potter County Artisan Coop is hosting an Open House to celebrate the addition of the All-New Dark Sky Room, Saturday, August 19, 4-7 pm. Come and enjoy refreshments and live music by Eppie Bailey and Steve Quelet.
Theresa Welsh, will also offer a Paint and Assemble Wooden Cow workshop. Saturday, August 26 from 2:00-4:30 pm. Price is $35. Includes supplies.
To register for these classes, please call the center at 814-274-8165. 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.
71ST ANNUAL WOODSMAN SHOW IS THIS FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, AUG. 4, 5 AND 6 AT CHERRY SPRINGS STATE PARK
Crosscut action demands strong teamwork.
Lumberjack favorites Arden Cogar Jr. and Mike Sullivan are bringing their Lumberjack Show of Champions to the main arena for the 71st Annual Woodsmen Show being held this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 4, 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at Cherry Springs State Park in Potter County at 4639 Cherry Springs Road, Coudersport, PA 16915. The park is located about 12 miles from Galeton via West Branch Road and 15 miles from Coudersport via Route 44.
During their one-hour shows at 11:45 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, Cogar and Sullivan will entertain the audience with humorous, informative demonstrations of the skills needed to be a lumberjack.
Contestants in Friday’s 2 p.m. hands-on amateur competition will get to rub elbows with these lumberjack champions as Cogar, Sullivan and DCNR staff assist amateurs competing in the two-person log roll, axe throw and two-person crosscut. Amateurs must be at least 13 years of age to compete; those 13 to 17 years old must have parental consent. Register for the contest Friday morning at the DCNR trailer and practice for the contest beginning at noon.
Visitors are encouraged to stick around to see who will win the overall lumberjack title during the professional competition on Saturday, Aug. 5 from noon to 3 p.m. As seen on television, the top lumber jacks and jills in the country will compete in eight different events, including log rolling, axe throw, springboard, tree felling, standing chop, hot chainsaw, one person buck crosscut and two-person buck crosscut.
Luann Sweigert, 67, of Coudersport, PA
Luann Sweigert, 67, of Coudersport, PA passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, August 2, 2023 at her son Shannon’s home in Tower City.
Born in Lebanon, June 22, 1956, a daughter of the late Charles and Christine McConnell Whitman.
Luann was a retired custodian, working for Dauphin County. She had also worked for many years with the Harrisburg and Lebanon Humane Society, a job she truly loved.
She had a great passion for animals and enjoyed feeding the deer while living upstate.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Brad Whitman.
Surviving are her three children, William Sweigert III and his wife Michelina, Mechanicsburg, Shannon Sweigert and his wife Wendi, Tower City, and Tanetha Sweigert, Fredericksburg; four grandchildren, Travis, Hannah, Haylee, and Gabriella; one great granddaughter Geneva; siblings, Charles Whitman Jr. and his wife Suzanne, Myerstown, Dianna Dillen, Harrisburg, Barry Whitman and his wife Sandy, Coudersport, Tammy Landis and her fiancée Bennie Stuble, Lebanon, Sonya Long and her husband Ronald, Jonestown, Craig Whitman and his wife Courtney, Coudersport, and Forrest Whitman, Coudersport; many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 11:00 AM from the First United Presbyterian Church, 402 N Main Street, Coudersport. A luncheon and time of fellowship will be held at Kaytee’s Family Restaurant and Marketplace, 251 US-6, Coudersport immediately following the service.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Tower City, is honored to serve the Sweigert family.
ELDRED MAN CONVICTED OF CRIMES AGAINST JUVENILE
(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania, August 2, 2023) District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, following a two day jury trial at the McKean County Courthouse, Phillip HAUN, Jr. of Eldred, was convicted of crimes committed against a minor child.
Witnesses testified that the investigation started after a 9 year old child reported to his teachers, a caseworker and a forensic interviewer that HAUN had pointed a gun at him and threatened to shoot him because the child had broken his glasses. The child described the firearm.
Trooper Neil Ginther, of the Pennsylvania State Police, investigated the case. He obtained a search warrant to search for the firearm the child described in HAUN’s residence and seized two firearms. He obtained a warrant for HAUN’s arrest.
Trooper Ginther and other members of the Pennsylvania State Police-Lewis Run barracks went to the residence to serve the warrants. A child inside the residence yelled “Police are here!” HAUN exited the residence onto a porch where the Officers were and they explained to him that they had an arrest warrant for him. HAUN attempted to avoid arrest and was taken to the ground by Officers and continued to conceal his hands and flail his legs to prevent Officers from taking him into custody.
District Attorney Vettenburg-Shaffer: “Pennsylvania law permits testimony from child victims to be presented differently than adults in some circumstances. Pennsylvania’s “Tender Years” statute permits the Commonwealth to present testimony from adult witnesses about reports the child has made. We utilized that statute here in addition to testimony by the child.”
Additionally, the Commonwealth sought permission to present the child’s testimony pursuant to a statute that permits testimony of children by way of “Contemporaneous Alternative Method” in certain cases where the child testifies in a room separate from the defendant and it is live-streamed into the courtroom. This permits the child to testify and answer questions by the District Attorney as well as the defense attorney with only the Judge and necessary court personnel present in a less-intimidating setting.
District Attorney Vettenburg-Shaffer: “Cases involving minor victims are the most difficult because they are often unable to articulate the details of what occurred. Testifying in a courtroom is intimidating for anybody but children are particularly impacted by testifying in such a format. This case highlights the importance of special evidentiary rules for child witnesses.”
Shaffer thanked the caseworkers, forensic interviewer, school teacher, and bus driver who all provided testimony of what occurred to the jury as well as the members of law enforcement who worked on the case.
HAUN was convicted of 2 counts of Endangering Welfare of a Child (Felony and Misdemeanor), Terroristic Threats (Misdemeanor), Simple Assault by Physical Menace (Misdemeanor), and Resisting Arrest. He was acquitted of Strangulation. Shaffer advised the Court that she would seek a deadly weapon enhancement at the time of sentencing.
A sentencing date has not been set.
Shinglehouse Ambulance To Fairgrounds
At 7:05 PM on Wednesday, Shinglehouse ambulance has been called to the Potter County Fairgrounds for a person ill.
Austin Ambulance to Costello Avenue
At 6:47 PM on Wednesday, Austin Ambulance has been called to Costello Avenue for altered mental status.
House Fire in Bloss Township on Tuesday
Wellsboro Fire Department
8/1/2023-12:27:07 hours Wellsboro Fire Department was dispatched as part of a 2nd alarm response to Bloss Township for the report of a house fire with flames showing. Multiple callers reported the building well involved. Tanker 1-5 and Rescue 1-8 responded. Upon arrival crews worked in fire suppression activities. Upon assisting crews from Department 2 (Mansfield) with the removal of a roll up garage door. One puppy was located. Tenants of the residence reported that several other dogs were missing and presumed in the residence. A search was performed by Department 1,2 personnel while department 4 personnel continued with suppression operations.
Three adult dogs were located covered in soot and having significant respiratory distress. Later 5 other puppies would be located behind a dryer in the garage area and were evacuated outside to the tenants. Great work by all crews involved in yesterday’s incident!!!
RECALLS
Ozona Organics Issues Voluntary Recall of Select Liquid Probiotic Products Due to Possible Health Risk
Ozona Organics, LLC of Ozona, Texas, is recalling its 4-ounce and 16-ounce bottles of Ozona Probiotics for Digestive Health (intended for human use), also labeled as GoHealthy Probiotics for Infants, Toddlers and Kids in 2-ounce bottles and GoHealthy Probiotics for Infants, Kids, Men and Women in 4-ounce bottles because they have the potential to become contaminated with microbial growth.
Ozona Organics is voluntarily recalling these products because of high water activity in the formula that provides a potential for microbial growth, which may be harmful. Although, no illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The lots of Ozona Probiotics for Digestive Health were distributed through the company’s website, www.ozonaorganics.com and www.amazon.com.
Allen D. BERFIELD, 75, of Coudersport, PA
Allen D. BERFIELD, 75, of Coudersport, PA, died Wednesday, August 2, 2023 in UPMC Williamsport.
Born April 4, 1948, in Conneaut, OH, he was the son of Cecil A. and Virginia B. Hall Berfield. On June 19, 1971, in Coudersport, he married Carolyn A. Potocek, who predeceased him on April 8, 2017.
A graduate of Coudersport High School, he attended Mansfield University for three years, majoring in biology. In high school, he was a member of the Coudersport rock ‘n roll band, Ollie and the Go Gos, with Larry Herbstritt, Carl Butler, Dennis Barnett, Charlie Cole, Tom Boyd, and David Anderson.
Allen was a natural engineer. At age 14, he turned his three speed English bicycle into a motorcycle using a centrifugal clutch.
A Vietnam War Veteran, he served honorably as a medic with the U.S. Army from 1971 – 1974. He was employed by the PA Liquor Control Board, managing the state store in Coudersport.
Allen and Carolyn owned and operated Carallen Traditional Stained Glass for 25 years. He was a member of the Susquehannock Trail Club. In recent years he played his guitar and sang for the residents of Sweden Valley Manor.
Surviving are: two children, Alan (Andreea) Berfield of Kirkland, WA and Larkan (Eric) Parker of Hooksett, NH; two grandsons, Aidan Berfield and Alexander Berfield; four siblings, Raymond (Rochelle) Berfield of Mineola, TX, Shirley Milchuk of Ridgway, Judy (Glenn) Bell of Doylesburg, and Roger Berfield of Angola, NY; nieces and nephews.
Cremation was at Olney-Foust Private Crematory.
A gathering to celebrate Allen’s life will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Huntington’s Disease Society of America at www.hdsa.org. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Closure of County Road #24 in the Town of Grove
Please be advised that Allegany County DPW will have daily road closures of County Road #24 between Swain Hill Road and Ames Nichols Road intersections from August 8 through August 9 for the purpose of replacing culvert pipes. The road will only be closed during working hours (7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) and will be opened back up for use at night. There will not be an on-site detour and motorists are urged to seek alternate routes. Thank you for your cooperation.
$1,000 nursing scholarship presented by Bradford Hospital Foundation
Bradford, PA – At a luncheon on July 27, the Bradford Hospital Foundation awarded the Benjamin O. and Blanche M. Wentworth Endowed Nurse Scholarship Fund to a young aspiring nurse at the Bradford Club.
The foundation proudly presented the $1,000 scholarship to Faith Miller of Smethport, PA.
Miller is a recent graduate of Smethport High School and will continue her education this fall at St. Bonaventure University in Olean where she will study nursing. She was previously employed by the Pavilion at Bradford Regional Medical Center as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) where she received her certification last April 2022.
4 UPMC Hospitals in North Central Pa. Are Nationally Recognized for Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
Williamsport, Pa., August 2, 2023 – Several hospitals within UPMC in North Central Pa. have received American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.
UPMC Williamsport and the UPMC Outpatient Emergency Department of Lock Haven achieved the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus award. To be awarded Gold Plus, a hospital must reach at least 85% compliance in numerous quality measures as outlined by the American Heart Association for at least 24 consecutive months.
UPMC Muncy and UPMC Wellsboro achieved the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Rural Recognition Bronze award. To be awarded a Rural Recognition Bronze, a hospital must reach at least 75% compliance in numerous quality measures by the American Heart Association for at least one calendar quarter.
Shinglehouse Ambulance to West Honeoye Street
At 3:38 PM on Wednesday, Shinglehouse ambulance has been called to West Honeoye Street for a possible CVA.
Robert H Archer, age 87, of Lawrenceville, PA
Robert H Archer, age 87, of Lawrenceville, PA passed away on Monday morning, July 31, 2023.
He was born on January 13, 1936 in Big Flats, NY. He was the son of Howard Archer and Bertha (Brought) Archer. He was married to Winona “Nonie” Gurnsey.
Robert was a 38 year retiree from Corning Incorporated where he worked in multiple jobs as a laborer. He was very proud of his work there and talked frequently about the work he did on the missile program and the friends he worked with.
He also spoke often about his love for farming as a young man and purchased his first and only farm as a young married man. He was a smart, energetic man that loved his flower gardens, yard and could fix anything. He had a big heart, loved to give hugs and loved visiting with family, friends and even strangers every where he went.
He is survived by his children, Gary Archer of Lawrenceville, PA; Debbie (Alan)Thomas of Interlaken, NY; Ronald (Pat) Archer of Greensboro, NC; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; brothers Karl Archer, Richard Archer and William Archer of Big Flats and sister Jane Cleveland of Campbell, NY.
Calling hours will be at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Friday 8/4/23 at 2:00 pm followed by a short memorial service at 3:00 pm with Rev. Larry O’Dell officiating. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com
Patricia J. Duretto age 84 of Wellsboro, PA
Patricia J. Duretto age 84 of Wellsboro, PA passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro.
Born June 25, 1939 in Farmington Twp., PA, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Marion “Elsie” (Puffer) Thompson.
Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Louis W. Duretto on May 16, 2020. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.
Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
Wellsboro Dispatched To 2 Vehicle Crash
At 1:48 PM on Wednesday, Wellsboro Fire & EMS have been dispatched to a 2 vehicle crash at the intersection of Balsam Road & Stony Fork Road. Roadway is blocked.
Bradford Dispatched For Lawn Mower Accident With Entrapment
At 1:44 PM on Wednesday, Bradford Township Fire Rescue & City ambulance have been dispatched to 113 Hedgehog Lane for a male trapped under a lawnmower.
Marcia Marie Jarrett, age 67, a resident at Elk Towers in St. Marys, PA
Marcia Marie Jarrett, age 67, a resident at Elk Towers in St. Marys, PA, went to be with her loved ones and her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
Born on July 25, 1956 in Brookville, PA. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Amanda Lindemuth Jarrett.
Retired, Marcia had worked as a cook at many different area restaurants over the years. She was Protestant by faith, and enjoyed crocheting, crafting and especially cake decorating. Marcia also was perhaps “Tweety Bird’s” biggest fan.
Terry J. Bechakas, 91, of 100 Highpoint Dr. and previously of Dawson St. in Kane, PA
Terry J. Bechakas, 91, of 100 Highpoint Dr. and previously of Dawson St. in Kane, PA passed away Sunday morning (July 30) at the Lutheran Home at Kane.
Born May 19, 1932 in Kane, he is the son of the late James and Aglaia (Djivelis) Bechakas. On Oct. 6, 1962, in Siatista, Greece he married Soultana Kyratzis, who survives.
Terry, along with his brother John, owned and operated the Texas Hot in Kane for many years.
He served in the US Army obtaining the rank of Corporal, and was a member of the Lt. Raymond A. Nicolas American Legion Post #250 in Kane, where he was a past Post Commander. He was a member of the Kane Elks Lodge #329 and the Kane Fish and Game Club and loved to play cards. He also was a member of the Siatista Association – USA (a Greek businessman’s Club), where he served as president for many years.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter Aglaia “Leia” (Dan) Liberatore of Centennial, CO; one brother John (Toula) Bechakas of Kane; two granddaughters, Soultana “Sara” (Jace) Baldwin of Erie and Anna Liberatore of Centennial, CO; four nephews, James (Marisa) Bechakas of Kane, Costas Bechakas of Clearwater, FL, Terry Bechakas of Kane and Mike (Heather) Bechakas of Kane and many other relatives still living in Greece.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends are invited to a visitation which will take place on Thursday (Aug. 3) at 10:00 a.m. at the Cummings Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 with the Rev. Father Soterios Rousakis, officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
Lois A. Kellogg, 86, of Shinglehouse, PA
Lois A. Kellogg, 86, of Shinglehouse, PA went to be the Lord, with her loving family by her side, on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, N.Y., after a short illness.
Family and friends may call from 9am to 11am on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Grace Bible Independent Baptist Church, 392 Coons Crossing Road, Shinglehouse, where funeral services will follow at 11am with Pastor Phil Seely, officiating.
A complete obituary will follow.
Lois’ family has entrusted her care 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 Lois, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Shapiro Administration Announces Investments to Improve St. Mary’s Municipal Airport
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that over $187,000 in state funds will be invested in the St. Mary’s Municipal Airport. These investments are part of $10 million in state funding that will be awarded to public use airports for facility improvements, infrastructure preservation and development. Pennsylvania’s robust aviation industry helps bolster economies across the Commonwealth, and supporting safe, reliable infrastructure is a key priority for the Shapiro administration.
HILLS CREEK STATE PARK IS HOLDING FOUR FREE IN-PERSON PROGRAMS THIS FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, AUG. 4, 5 AND 6
Coming up at Hills Creek State Park at 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901-9676 are free in-person programs this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 4, 5 and 6 press release.
The park is seven miles northeast of Wellsboro in Charleston Township via Charleston Street and Hills Creek Lake Road. All programs are held rain or shine.
Coyotes in PA is This Friday, Aug. 4
From 8:30pm to 9:30pm this Friday, Aug. 4 in the park’s Nature Center, learn all about Pennsylvania’s largest canine, such as where they came from, their diet, how to identify them and more. Mounts, hides, videos and demonstrations will highlight the presentation.
This Saturday, Aug. 5 is Wildlife Management Tools
Find out how to peacefully coexist with all kinds of wildlife that share habitat with us and see tools used in nuisance control this Saturday, Aug. 5 from 8:30pm to 9:30pm in the park’s Nature Center. Amusing tales of interacting with wildlife will be shared.
This Sunday, Aug. 6 Register Now for Canoe Tour of Hills Creek Lake
From 5pm to 7pm this Sunday, Aug. 6, explore the history, management, and wildlife of Hills Creek Lake – all by canoe in a relaxed family setting. Boats, paddles, and personal flotation devices (PFDs) will be provided. PFDs must be worn at all times. Meet at the beach area. Registration is required. To register, call 570-724-4246 or visit the park office between 9am and 5pm. Those who show up without registeringwill not be accepted.
Bobcats in PA is This Sunday, Aug. 6
Learn about the history, management, life cycle and distribution of Pennsylvania’s largest wild feline this Sunday, Aug. 6 from 8:30pm to 9:30pm in the park’s Nature Center. Highlighting the presentation will be mounts, hides, skulls, photos, videos and other visuals.
For more information, call the Hills Creek State Park office at 570-724-4246 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays and weekends.
FREE OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES TO FEATURE DROWSY MAGGIE THIS FRIDAY, AUG. 4
Members of Drowsy Maggie are: (from left to right) Dave Driskell, Danny Shipe, Daria Lin-Guelig, Molly Cary and Bruce Smith.
This Friday, Aug 4 at 6 p.m., the free outdoor summer concert series will feature Drowsy Maggie performing a mix of Americana, old-time, folk, bluegrass and Celtic music, both instrumental and vocal arrangements, on the outdoor stage at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. The outdoor stage is located on the Central Avenue side of the building.
The Deane Center’s summer outdoor series includes concerts by different artists from the area on consecutive Fridays, now until Sept. 1 thanks to the support and generosity of the Wellsboro Community Concert Association and Ward Manufacturing.
Drowsy Maggie is composed of five musicians. They are: Danny Shipe and Molly Cary, both lead and harmony vocalists with Cary on guitar and Shipe on guitar and banjo; Daria Lin-Guelig on hammered dulcimer and concertina; Bruce Smith on upright bass; and Dave Driskell on flute, clarinet and whistle.
“We will be performing many songs that are new to us,” said Lin-Guelig. Among them are: “Canary” by Joy Williams, “Safe and Sound” by Taylor Swift, “Young Man” by Jamestown Revival, “Ripple” by the Grateful Dead, “Woodstock” by Joni Mitchell and “Emmylou” by First Aid Kit. “We will also perform Brandi Carlile’s “The Joke” and other old favorites in addition to many new instrumentals,” she said.
Audience members are welcome to bring lawn chairs and sit on the grassy area in front of the outdoor stage or on Central Avenue, which will be closed to traffic between Main Street and the Warehouse Theatre from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
If weather becomes an issue, this free concert will be moved into the Deane Center’s Coolidge Theatre. Donations are always appreciated.
The last four free outdoor concerts in the series on Fridays at 6 p.m. are: Autumn Sun on Aug. 11; Sweats on Aug. 18; Houston Baker on Aug. 25 and Joe Stanky & The Cadets on Sept. 1.
For more information about the free concert series, call the Deane Center at 570-724-6220, email office@deanecenter.com or visit deanecenter.com.
Treasurer Stacy Garrity & PA Recorders of Deeds Assoc. Remind Veterans to File Discharge Documents Locally Local offices remove hurdles to replace military discharge paperwork
Harrisburg, PA — Treasurer Stacy Garrity and James M. Zugay, Recorder of Deeds in Dauphin County and President of the Pennsylvania Recorders of Deeds Association (PRODA), today reminded Pennsylvania veterans to register their military discharge paperwork with their local recorder of deeds office.
“Military discharge papers are crucial documents for veterans to keep, and Recorder of Deed offices can provide easy access to official copies if the originals get misplaced or lost,” said Treasurer Garrity, a retired U.S. Army Reserve Colonel. “It’s important that my fellow veterans know about and understand the importance of this great resource, and I urge them all to make sure they have their paperwork on file with their county’s recorder of deeds.”
“Recorders are proud to serve as a custodian of DD214s for our veterans who have honorably served our country,” said Zugay. “We have recorded thousands of these
documents, but our hope is spread the word that recording these documents in our office is a way to preserve them in a safe and confidential way if they are needed for any reason in the future.” Recorders are required by Pennsylvania law to accept and maintain military discharge papers from veterans. This is the only document protected as private – DD214s are not public record.
