Nellie T. Rostan, 101, passed away Monday (Feb. 19) in the Lutheran Home at Kane. Born Oct. 18, 1922, she is the daughter of the late Max and Theresa (Ostrauska) Taucher. On Nov. 20, 1948 in Kane, she married August Rostan, who preceded her in death.
Nellie was a member of St. Callistus Catholic Church and also a member of the CD of A Court Callistus No. 66 and the Altar Rosary Society. Earlier in life she had worked as a Linotype operator for the Kane Republican and also at the Shirt Factory and as a cashier for the A & P.
Local Adult soccer team, Dark Skies FC, finished second at a 5v5 indoor soccer tournament in Scranton yesterday. Finishing second qualifies the team to play in a national indoor tournament to be held in Florida in November. The team members who played yesterday are Dan Kudrick, Justin Coulehan, Mike Delp, Matt Ehrensberger, David Kudrick, Andrew Rigas, David Graham, Chris Keagle, Ostap Tkalich and James Bauer.
Dark Skies FC invites any adults who are interested in playing soccer to join them Monday & Thursday evenings (6-8pm) at the Gunzburger Gym.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (February 20) – Today, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) began its annual operations to stock approximately 3.2 million trout in hundreds of lakes and streams in preparation for the spring trout season.
Species that will be stocked are Rainbow Trout, golden Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Brook Trout.
With stocking underway, all Stocked Trout Waters statewide are now closed to fishing until the Opening Day of Trout Season at 8 a.m. on April 6, with the exception of Mentored Youth Trout Day on March 30.
However, there are some waters that will be stocked with trout that you can go fishing in right now. Among these waters are 24 stream sections in the Keystone Select Stocked Trout Waters program. Today, volunteers helped to stock the Keystone Select section of the Quittapahilla Creek, located within Quittie Creek Nature Park in Annville, Lebanon County. Anglers may enjoy trout fishing immediately in Keystone Select streams as long as they use Artificial Lures and practice Catch-and-Release.
For more information including trout stocking schedules, regulations, and to buy a fishing license, visit Fishandboat.com.
Individuals of small groups of volunteers interested in stocking trout do not need to sign up in advance. Please review the trout stocking schedule for meeting times and locations and come to that location to help. Only large groups of volunteers should contact their PFBC regional law enforcement office in advance.
Sharon T. Barr, 42, of St. Marys, PA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 17, 2024, following complications of pneumonia.
She was born on December 2, 1981 in Oil City, a daughter of Terry Barr of Ridgway, and Kathy Jo Thomas Barr of St. Marys.
Sharon was a graduate of Oil City High School, class of 2000. Several years ago, she worked at the manager at the Elk County Humane Society where she was able to express her love of animals. For the past few years, she worked as a customer service representative at CNB Bank, where she enjoyed the many friends and connections that she made there. Sharon loved teaching classes at JAM Cycle, where she tried to make an impact on the lives of others, and made many lifelong friends along the way. In her free time, Sharon enjoyed going on Harley rides with her life partner, Shaun, a journey they also took on their first date. She also enjoyed going camping and spending time outdoors. More than anything else, she loved spending time with her family, her caring nature earned her the nickname “Mama Barr” among her son’s friends.
Elexis Hagans is the Student of the Week for the week of February 19th, 2024. She is participating in the afternoon session of the Early Childhood Education program at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center. Elexis is a senior enrolled at Oswayo Valley High School. Upon graduation, Elexis plans to attend college to become a special educational needs teaching assistant.
Irene C. “Cookie” Nussbaum, 79, of 258 West Creek Road, St. Marys, PA passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Penn Highlands Elk, with her family by her side.
She was born April 5, 1944, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Edward J. and Edna Zwald Leithner. She was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1962, and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
On April 25, 1964, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Cookie married Robert J. Nussbaum, who survives. They were blessed to share 59 years of marriage.
Robert M. Buckheit (Bob), of Port Allegany, PA, and formerly of Hamburg, NY, passed away on February 18, 2024 in Coudersport, PA following a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was 78 years old.
Born in Olean, NY to Joseph and Geraldine Buckheit, Bob grew up in Port Allegany, PA where he developed his lifelong appreciation of Village life. Bob flourished in sports and academics and excelled in both Science and Football.
Following high school graduation, Bob attended and graduated from Edinboro State College in Edinboro, PA. He was part of the football team and met many of his lifelong friends and teammates that he still kept in touch with. He would eventually receive his master’s degree in education from SUNY@ Buffalo. He also studied at the University of Maine, Portland-Gorham with a focus on Marine Geology while working towards his master’s.
His football accomplishments were award-winning. His passion for science and natural ability to lead and educate brought him to Hamburg, NY where he became part of the Hamburg Junior High Faculty. While working in Hamburg, Bob was a committed educator and football coach. He touched, enriched and inspired so many young lives.
Gerald I. Fiske II “honored member of the community”
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Gerald I. “Fuzzy” Fiske II, 39, of Shinglehouse, PA passed away with his loving family by his side on Friday, February 16, 2024, in Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision on February 6, 2024.
Born on Friday, August 31, 1984 in Olean, NY, he was a son of Stephen W. and Sarah L. Skinner Fiske.
Fuzzy, also known as Squirrel, was a 2004 graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse. He served in the US Air Force being certified in power supply. He was deployed twice overseas.
Fuzzy was a self-employed general handyman, whose purpose in life was to help others, not looking for monetary gains. He was a certified auto mechanic and for over 20 years worked with his friend, mentor and grandfather figure, Don Taylor, at Taylor Excavating in Ceres.
Fuzzy attended Grace Bible Independent Baptist Church in Shinglehouse. He was a member of the Oswayo Valley Historical Society in Shinglehouse. In his leisure time, he loved to work on heavy equipment. He also enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting, camping and his Ford Mustangs. He loved spending time with his family and friends having spent extra attention on the well-being of the children.
Left to cherish his memory are his father of Bradford; his brother, Robert L. (Amber) Fiske of Bradford; two sons, Gerald I. Fiske III and Sheldon A. Fiske, and their brother, Xavior; a nephew, Vincent; his grandfather figure and mentor, Don Taylor of Ceres; and many close friends and relatives.
In addition to his mother, Sarah, Fuzzy was predeceased by his brother, Stephen W. Fiske, Jr.; and his loving companion, Jessica Flagg, who finally brought him peace by taking his nightmares away.
To pay respects to Gerald and his family, calling hours will be held from 11 am to 1 pm on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Grace Bible Independent Baptist Church, 392 Coons Crossing Road, Shinglehouse, where funeral services will follow at 1 pm with Pastor Phil Seely, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Ceres.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Gerald’s name may be made to Grace Bible Independent Baptist Church, 392 Coons Crossing Road, Shinglehouse, PA 16748.
Gerald’s family has entrusted his 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 Fuzzy, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Gerald’s last act of kindness was to be an organ donor, saving four people’s lives.
Olean, N.Y., February 20, 2024 – Former Olean resident Mildred Milliman had a passion for philanthropy, and her giving spirit is still positively impacting the Olean community.
The Mildred Milliman Fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation made possible $240,628 in grants to 35 organizations in 2024.
The Olean General Hospital Foundation, the fund’s leading beneficiary and an organization Milliman avidly supported during her life, received a grant for $194,187 this year.
Since its establishment in 2001, the Mildred Milliman Fund, which was previously named Anonymous Fund at her request to maintain her anonymity, has made possible more than $4.9 million in grants to local and national charities named by Milliman.
Milliman was posthumously recognized by CRCF for her lifetime of generosity and philanthropic vision with its Friend of the Foundation award in 2011.
Milliman’s decision to set up an endowed fund with the Foundation with a $6 million donation continues to make a permanent difference to 35 local and national charitable organizations.
Another of Milliman’s passions included animals, and she often helped support causes benefiting them.
She had designated several animal-related organizations as annual grant recipients from her fund, including the SPCA in Cattaraugus County, which received a grant of $5,462 this year.
“We are immensely grateful for the transformative impact Mildred Milliman has had on our community through the fund she established at CRCF,” said Kirk Windus, CRCF executive director. “Her philanthropic support has empowered us to expand our reach, touch more lives and make a tangible difference for those in our community.”
Gary W. Schul, 85, of Clay St. in Kane, PA passed away Sunday (Feb 18) at UPMC-Hamot. Born July 14, 1938 in Arkansas City, KS, he is the son of the late Wayne Schul and Doris Price. On Sept. 7, 1963 in Kane, he married Lynda Swanson, who survives.
Gary was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and served from 1958-1966, where he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. After leaving the service he worked for Stackpole Carbon Co., then as Director of Maintenance and Building Services at the Kane Community Hospital, and then was employed by Kane Screens.
In a life marked by public service, Gary served his community as a Borough Councilman since 2014 and also served as the Emergency Management Coordinator in Kane since 2018. He devoted countless hours to the Kane community and forged important partnerships through his active involvement with the McWAPEC Counties Borough Association and Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Scott (Linda) Schul of Warriors Mark, PA and Lance (Ann) Schul of Littleton, CO; one granddaughter, Annika (Drew) Dellert; three grandsons, Emilio Schul, Trevor Weddell, and Zach Schul; and one great-granddaughter, Addison Dellert. He was beloved by this family and worked tirelessly to provide for them.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Gail Schul and one sister, Carolyn Massey.
Friends are invited to attend a visitation which will take place on Thursday (Feb 22) at Tabor Lutheran Church in Kane, PA from 4:00-7:00 p.m. A second time of visitation will take place on Friday (Feb. 23) at Tabor Lutheran Church from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 with the Rev. David Pflieger and the Rev. Scott Schul officiating.
Burial will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 Dawson St. Kane, PA 16735, or to the Lutheran Home at Kane, 100 High Point Dr. Kane, PA 16735,
The Potter County Education Council, Tri-Co Connections, the Potter County Human Services Area Agency on Aging, and our local school districts are continuing to team up to implement a county-wide program called Seniors 2 Seniors.
This program teaches basic computer skills, digital literacy, and cybersecurity to senior citizens so that they have the skills and knowledge to utilize the many benefits of high-speed Internet. As a part of this program, local high school students volunteer to provide on-site support to each of the adults who participate in the course.
The Seniors 2 Seniors technology course is being offered at the Ulysses Senior Center on Wednesdays, March 6 – April 10, 2024, from 12:45 – 2:15 p.m. This course will also be offered in Galeton on Wednesdays, April 17 – May 22, 2024.
The registration deadline for the Ulysses course is Wednesday, February 28th. Register yourself, a parent, or grandparent by calling (814) 274-4877 or by stopping by the Potter County Education Council office at 5 Water Street in Coudersport.
