Sharon Rosenswie is a Winner in the “To Fill a Backpack” 31 Days of Christmas
December 2023
Port Allegany Ambulance To Shop n’ Save
At 4:45 PM on Friday, Port Allegany Ambulance has been called to Shop n’ Save to evaluate an elderly woman.
Daniel L. “Rat” Radaelli, 62, of St. Marys, PA
Daniel L. “Rat” Radaelli, 62, of St. Marys, PA passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, December 21, 2023.
He was born on March 25, 1961 in St. Marys, a son of the late Ronald and Anna Bella Johnson Radaelli.
Dan was married to the late Pamela Tucker, who preceded him in death in 1992. He was then preceded in death by his longtime fiance, Darlene Thomas.
Dan was a graduate of St. Marys High School, class of 1980. He then attended DeVry Institute of Technology for Electronics. He worked for many years at the family business, Radaelli TV, alongside his dad and brothers.
A Living Nativity At the First Baptist Church in Roulette Friday & Saturday
The Youth Group, God’s Adventure Camp, the Crusader Club, Potter County Christian School students, volunteers from the First Baptist Church and other churches will present a Living Nativity on Friday, December 22nd and Saturday, December 23rd from 6-8 pm. It will be held at the First Baptist Church on Main Street, Roulette. It will be a drive or walk-through theater with four life scenes of the First Christmas – (or at least our depiction of them.)
You’ll be greeted by a Roman Centurion taking the census. This was one of the reasons Mary and Joseph were to go to Bethlehem- to register for their taxes.
The first scene will be of the angels announcing the glad tidings of Jesus’ birth to the shepherds. There will be real sheep, horses and live people depicting the angels and shepherds. The Biblical narrative will be heard over a sound system, and carolers will interject Christmas carols. Imagine the shepherds’ shock!
The second scene will be the actual Nativity at the stable. All the real animals – cow, calf, sheep, goat, donkey and chickens will be there. A live Mary, Joseph and innkeeper will be there as well. A real baby Jesus may be there, depending on the weather. The Biblical story will be heard here. Pause to drink in the enormity of it all- Almighty God becoming human flesh!
The third scene is the palace scene of the time when the wise men come to see King Herod. They are inquiring as to where they can find the newborn King of the Jews. King Herod is jealous of a new king. Hear the Bible account from the Gospel of Matthew.
The fourth and final scene is the home where the wise men bring their gifts to the young child, Jesus. Rejoice with them as they see the star and find the Savior. Our stand-in camels, (horses and maybe alpacas) will be here. Hear the rest of the story and enjoy beautiful Christmas music.
There is no admission charge. Free hot chocolate, cookies and literature will be available.
Animals may be petted. Pictures and videos are encouraged. Donations may be made to the Roulette Youth Ministry or God’s Adventure Camp.
Mary Armstrong, 85, previously of James City, PA
Mary Armstrong, 85, previously of James City, PA passed away Thursday (Dec. 21) in Ridgway where she was currently residing with her daughter.
Born Oct 2, 1938 in Kane, she is the daughter of the late Melvin and Jenny (Confer) Cook. On Nov. 26, 1955 she married Michael Armstrong, who preceded her in death.
Mrs. Armstrong was a member of New Beginnings Assembly of God and also the Kane Revival Center. Prior to her retirement, she had worked 31 years in housecleaning at the Kane Community Hospital.
MCKEAN COUNTY MAN SENTENCED TO SERVE AT LEAST 130 YEARS FOLLOWING CONVICTION FOR HUNDREDS OF SEX CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN
(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: December 22, 2023): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, following a sentencing hearing at the McKean County Courthouse, Darvin Carpenter, was sentenced to the equivalent of a life sentence following his conviction of hundreds of sex offenses against 7 juvenile females over the course of 20 years.
All of the victims except one is now an adult and some of them spoke at today’s sentencing.
The jury convicted CARPENTER, age 52, of 251 counts including several counts of Rape of a Child, Rape by Forcible Compulsion, Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, Aggravated Indecent Assault, providing marijuana to juveniles, and many other crimes.
Nadene B. Howard, 91, of Port Allegany, PA
Nadene B. Howard, 91, of Port Allegany, PA passed away Friday (December 22, 2023) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Home, Port Allegany, PA
David Allen Keach, 72, Bradford, PA
David Allen Keach, 72, Bradford, PA passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023 at OGH surrounded by his children. He was born on August 15, 1951.
He was a loving father who served in the Air Force, enjoyed reading, watching the stars, hanging out with friends at Bradford Legion, Riddle House, and had great sense of humor.
Roberta “Bobbi” A. Stephan, (73) of Olean, NY
Roberta “Bobbi” A. Stephan, (73) of Olean, NY, passed away on December 19, 2023 following a brief illness.
Bobbi was born March 18, 1950, in Olean, NY and raised in Eldred, PA. She was the daughter of the late Fenton II and Carolyne McGonnell. She was formerly married to Phillip Stephan, Sr. of Allegany.
She is a 1968 graduate of Walsh High School and a 1972 graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. Following graduation, she was employed by the Olean YMCA as Women & Girls Director, 1972-1979. Thereafter she was employed by Cattaraugus County BOCES in the Olean School District as an Adaptive Physical Education teacher, retiring in 2008. She was the Olean High School Girls Swim Team coach for many years and later officiated Section 6 High School Swimming & Diving.
Bobbi was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Coudersport, PA
2-Car Crash on West Fraley Street in Kane
At 11:15 AM on Friday, Kane Fire & EMS has been dispatched to Fraley Street near the Kwik-Fill for a 2 vehicle crash with one injury reported.
One Vehicle Crash In Mt. Jewett
On December 22 at 10:57 am Mt. Jewett Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to 151 West Main St. for a one vehicle accident vehicle vs utility pole the pole has been sheared off with two patients unknown if injured
Think About It
Christmas
by
Pastor B.J. Knefley
It will be a Christmas morning at my house. Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will be arriving later in the day. Not all of them, just a few that live close by but that will still mean a house full. I’m going to cook prime rib outside on the grill and my mouth is watering already.
Christmas is most often viewed as a joyous time. A time for family and friends to gather together. But for some it’s not joyous. In fact, I would venture a guess that all of us can look back and remember a Christmas or two that were not joyous. For some, Christmas has a new normal, one that they hadn’t anticipated or even considered would be their new experience. I like the saying that says, “Life happens while we’re making other plans”. It’s true isn’t it? Just in my own circle of friends and family there are some who are experiencing their first Christmas without their loved one. Another is in a place that they would have never predicted a year ago. A young mother is saying goodbye to her husband who heads back out to the oilfields to work on Christmas morning.
I don’t know how often we think about it, but Christmas is about Christ. I wonder how often we think about him beyond the holiday season? I read of a Pastor who said that we need to take Christ out of the manger and bring him into the rest of our lives each and every day. Why? Simply because the manger is only one side of the coin, the other side has a cross. And although we may not like it, life too has a cross. Sometimes it’s hard. We don’t get everything we want. Jesus said that he had come to give life, (John 10:10). Yet in the giving of life to us, it had a cost.
I don’t know what this new year will bring and neither do you. But what I do know is that I can choose to live like Jesus lived and I can love like Jesus loved. I may not do it perfectly, but I can try and when I fail, and I will, I can get back up and start again. The manger is about new beginnings. The year is full of hope, embrace it, it is yours to grasp, but it is a choice. Think about it.
North Central Supply And the “Shops of Quarterwest”
New shipment of double hung vinyl replacement Windows have arrived…prices start @ $60.00
Multiple sizes available…best prices around..( please do not call asking for sizes, too many to check)..
Save money and make the drive to Galeton…
Heartfelt Thanks to Our Supportive Community from A Way Out Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services
Dear Community Members,
We are writing to express our deepest gratitude to the incredible community that surrounds and supports A Way Out Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services. As we reflect on the journey we’ve embarked upon together, we are overwhelmed with appreciation for the unwavering support, dedication, and compassion that each member of our community has shown.
Our mission to provide a safe haven for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault would not be possible without the collective strength and commitment of our community. Your ongoing support has been a beacon of hope, empowering us to continue our vital work in the face of challenging circumstances.
Crude Oil Tank Farm Fire Lights Up The Forest Tuesday Morning
KANE FIRE DEPT 5
Station 5 responded to a crude oil storage tank facility fire on Tuesday 12/19/23 @ 5:58am. Upon arrival, C5 found heavy fire involving 3 tanks totaling approximately 18,000 gallons of crude oil.
Additional resources were called from mutual aid departments for foam and water due to the remote location approximately 3 miles back in the woods. Personnel on scene were able to extinguish the fire and turn the scene back over to the lease operator by 8:30am.
We would like to especially send a thank you out to McKean Stations 2 (Smethport), 26 (Hamilton) & 20 (Hamlin), Elk Stations 8 (Highland) & 6 (Wilcox), Warren Station 72 (Sheffield) & 75 (Clarendon), Hamilton Twp. Road Dept. and McKean & Warren County EMA.
Steven E. Smoker, 48, of Old Portage Road, Emporium, PA
Steven E. Smoker, 48, of Old Portage Road, Emporium, PA died unexpectedly on December 19, 2023.
He was born September 23, 1975, the son of Robert E. and Veronica L. Haight Smoker.
A 1993 graduate of Cameron County High School he was an owner/operator of Smoker Logging Inc. in Emporium. Steven was a Christian and loved being with his children. He also loved the great outdoors: fishing, hiking, and logging, was a skilled craftsman making wooden furniture from trees and was also an antique collector.
Robin A. Steffen, 61, of 1502 Emery Street, Hinsdale, NY
Robin A. Steffen, 61, of 1502 Emery Street, Hinsdale, NY passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at the Cleveland Clinic.
Robin was born December 11, 1962 in Olean and was the daughter of Frank Lee and Bernadine Ann Emerick Steffen Sr.
Robin was a 1980 graduate of Portville Central School. She worked at Magnano Pharmacy and Olean Tile before becoming an EMT and working for Trans Am for about 10 years before becoming disabled due to a back injury.
Robin enjoyed gardening, canning, traveling, fishing, sewing and cooking.
Bradford Dispatched For House Fire
At 3:20 PM on Thursday, Bradford Firefighters have been dispatched to a working house fire. Now reporting confirmed entrapment in an upstairs bedroom. *THIS WAS A TRAINING EXERCISE. THERE WAS NO FIRE.
One-Vehicle Crash on Rt. 446 Near Eldred
At 2:20 PM on Thursday, Eldred Township Fire Dept. & EMS dispatched to Rt. 446 near Slack Hollow Road for a one-vehicle crash with no reported injuries.
Paula R. Galmish, 75, of St. Marys, PA
Paula R. Galmish, 75, of St. Marys, PA passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Penn Highlands DuBois.
She was born on August 11, 1948 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late William and Margaret Prechtel Galmish.
Paula was a member of Queen of the World Church, where she was also a member of the Oblates and Cursillo. She a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, class of 1967 and then attended Mercyhurst University in Erie. She spent some time as a Benedictine Sister, and had a very strong faith. She worked as a Peer Counselor for more than 12 years at the Dickinson Center, where she was a dedicated advocate for mental health services. She greatly enjoyed her cats as well as photography, and could often be found taking pictures of scenery. She will be remembered for her kindness and friendship to all she met.
Clifton Leroy Wilcox, 93, of Frostproof, FL
Clifton Leroy Wilcox, 93, of Frostproof, FL passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the Lakeland Hospice House.
He was born September 17, 1930, in Wellsboro, to the late Richard and Gladys Wilcox; he moved to Frostproof from Pennsylvania in 1998.
Clifton was a truck driver for 45 years before retiring, and he served with the United States Army in Korea. He was a member of the South Lake Wales Church of God.
During his younger years, he enjoyed building and flying model airplanes and building model trucks. Clifton enjoyed getting in his golfcart and watching the traffic on Highway 27. He enjoyed traveling and camping with his family.
Technical Rescue in Emporium
Star Hose Company technical rescue team responded around 11 AM on Thursday to West 4th Street in Emporium to assist Emporium Fire Dept. with a person who fell through a floor and was trapped.
The person was extricated & is being life-flighted to Penn Highlands, Dubois at 12:48 PM.