Marlene A. Bisker, 70, of Hermitage, PA passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, in her home.
Ms. Bisker was born on May 31, 1953, in Oil City, PA, and was raised in Bradford, PA, and lived the last 50 years in Hermitage. She was the daughter of the late Martin H. and M. Jane (Griffith) Bisker.
Marlene was a graduate of Sharon Regional School of Nursing, Duquesne University, University of Pittsburgh, Washington School of Anesthesia, and California University of PA.
Following retirement, Marlene volunteered at several local food banks and for 30 years, enjoyed boating at Shenango Dam, cooking and entertaining friends, as well as producing small woodworking projects.
The Education Council is hosting a free marketing series presented by PennWest Clarion Small Business Development Center. “The Core of Small Business Marketing” is Part One of a three-part series about marketing your small business. Part Two is entitled “Better Marketing Brings Better Customers,” and Part Three is “Bringing Your Marketing to an Expert Level.”
Chantel L. Cline passed away unexpectedly on March 9, 2024.
She was born in Hornell, NY July 3, 1978, she was the daughter of Edward W. Gordon and Carolyn Reniff Gordon. She was predeceased by her dad in April of 2004. Chantel was in the last graduating class from Angelica Central School in 1996. From there, she went on to graduate from Corning Community College.
While growing up in Allegany County, Chantel had four strong women as important role models in her life, each holding a special place in her heart. These women are Judy Pomeroy, Brenda Green-Vaughn, Pam Hutchison, and Cindy Davis.
In 2002, Chantel gave birth to her son, Jakobe, an absolute blessing. She had always wanted a son and he was just perfect. She worked extra hard to ensure that Jakobe had everything in life that he needed. She was so proud of Jakobe and everything he accomplished.
Chantel met Eric and they dated for 8 years before marrying in August of 2012. While being polar opposites, their relationship just worked. Eric used to love to get in the X3 and go as fast as he could, while Chantel would be in the passenger seat, telling him to slow down. He’d give her that smile and say “You’re as safe as a toad in Gods pocket” then he’d slow down.
Chantel’s younger sister, Cheylyn was an important part of her life. While they rarely saw each other in person, they watched each other’s children grow up via the internet. Rarely a day passed that the sisters did not message each other at least once, if not 100 times.
Chantel is survived by her mother, Carolyn Reniff Gordon, her husband and rock Eric Cline, her amazing and wonderful son Jakobe Gordon, her talented sister Cheylyn (Raymond) Adams along with their children Davia, Jase, Abriauna, and Callan, along with special kids Addie and Gus.
The family will be present to receive friends on Thursday (March 14, 2024) from 11am-2pm at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 101 West Avenue, in Angelica. The family will have a private funeral and graveside service.
Donations can be made to S.T.A.R. Rescue or the Allegany County Saddle Dusters.
LeRoy J. Soble, 92, of Langmaid Lane, Bradford, PA passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, surrounded by his family at Olean General Hospital.
Born June 24,1931, in Bradford, he was the son of the late Archie D. and Bessie D. (Wimpy) Soble.
LeRoy enlisted in the Pennsylvania National Guard while in high school. He graduated in 1949 from Bradford High School and was ordered into active duty in the United States Army on February 14, 1950. He was stationed in Germany until his honorable discharge on June 24, 1953.
On December 30, 1950, at the First United Methodist Church in Bradford, he married the love of his life, Arlene M. (Stoddard) Soble, who preceded him in death on April 15, 2017.
LeRoy worked as a meat cutter while in High School, returned to the trade after serving three years in the service, and worked 28 years for Loblaws and Tops. He retired from Olean Wholesale.
He was a member of and Past Worshipful Master of Masonic Lodge #334, served as President the Bradford Lions Club and was a member for over 30 years. He was a former Cub Scout Leader, President of the West Branch PTO, and volunteered with the West Branch Little League.
LeRoy enjoyed hunting, home projects, time spent with family, and a good steak off the grill. After retirement, he pursued golf and he and Arlene Wintered in Myrtle Beach, SC for numerous winters.
How many times do we encounter hearing-impaired people and wish that we could communicate with them? As we age, we gradually lose some of our hearing. Sign language can help. Also, mothers of pre-lingual children can use sign language as a tool with their little ones. Here is your opportunity to learn basic sign language that could help you communicate with someone you care about.
WELLSBORO – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) is joining forces with the Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna/Tioga Area Agency on Aging and PA Link to provide a scam prevention seminar geared to area seniors.
The hour-long session, “Popular Scams and How to Avoid Them,” will be held on Thursday, April 4, from 10-11 a.m. at the Tioga County Fairgrounds, 2258 Charleston Road, Wellsboro.
“Unfortunately, technology has made it much easier for scammers to succeed in steeling people’s identities and their life savings,” Owlett said. “This seminar can help you better identify potential scams before falling victim to them.”
The presentation will be given by George Dillman of the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities. The program will focus on stopping people from being victimized by outlining the tactics commonly used by scammers, what to look for and how to avoid them.
Registration is required and may be made through Owlett’s office online at www.RepOwlett.com or by phone at 570-724-1390; or by contacting the Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-982-4346 or 570-265-6121.
Janet L. Pesce, 83, formerly of 237 Madison Street, St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully Friday, March 8, 2024, at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
She was born April 3, 1940, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Edward and Edna Zwald Leithner.
On May 2, 1959 in Queen of the World Church, she married the late Robert J. Pesce, Sr., who preceded her in death on December 8, 2023. They were blessed to share 64 years of marriage together.
Janet was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1958. She was employed at Andrew Kaul Memorial Hospital as a nurse’s aide in the emergency room.
At 1:44 PM on Monday, Cuba Fire & EMS was dispatched to 9940 Shaffer Road for a male that was a victim of a roof collapse and was pinned. He has since been freed. Air medical was requested on standby. Air medical cancelled. The male is being transported to OGH by ground ambulance.
Smethport – Thomas P. Murphy, Sr., 75, of Smethport, PA passed away Thursday (March 7, 2024) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
He was born November 27, 1948 in Olean, NY, the son of Pascal and Harriet (Smith) Murphy. On January 26, 1973, in Farmers Valley, PA, he married Noressa Kay Rote, who died April 16, 2018.
Tom was a 1967 graduate of Smethport High School. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam.
Tom worked at North Penn Gas Co., now UGI, of Port Allegany for over 40 years, retiring in 2013.
He was a Life Member of the VFW Post #2497 of Smethport. He loved deer and turkey hunting, along with trapping game.
Virginia T. (Oshier) Mullen, age 85, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Born on November 15, 1938, in Faust, NY, Virginia, the daughter of the late Aleric and Hazel (Ayotte) Oshier and the beloved wife of George H. Mullen. Virginia enjoyed a loving childhood in North Tonawanda, NY, and spent her summers with relatives and maternal grandmother Delia Lagoy Ayotte at the family’s ancestral home in Tupper Lake. There, she learned to swim at Moody Beach on Little Wolf Pond, going on to teach swimming and lifesaving to generations of children.
Roxanna Dwyer “beloved mother, grandmother, and aunt”
COUDERSPORT, Pa. – Roxanna “Roxy” Dwyer, 82, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at UPMC Cole Place, Coudersport, after a lengthy illness.
Born July 7, 1941, in Coudersport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edgar D. and Betty French Brewer. On May 5, 1970, she married the love of her life, Andrew J. Dwyer, who passed away on September 16, 2019.
Roxy was a member of the wonderful CHS Class of 1959 and served as the Senior Class Secretary. After graduation, she attended Fairmont State University, WV, and St. Bonaventure University, NY, majoring in English. She held many jobs: telephone operator, bookkeeper for her father’s Central Buick Garage, owner-operator in the trucking industry, and outbound telephone sales.
Roxy loved children and enjoyed teaching CCD classes for many years at St. Eulalia. She also loved animals, especially dogs, and her chestnut gelding, Jimmy Boy. Roxy was an accomplished rider, an excellent dancer, and an amazing singer, blessed with a beautiful soprano voice. She was also the family photographer, compiling hundreds of photos over the years.
Roxy loved to travel and was fortunate to travel across the country with Andrew in their 18-wheeler. She enjoyed Disney World with her grandchildren, and several cruises, including a trip to Italy where she was able to visit the Vatican, a life-long dream. She was unselfish to a fault, often neglecting her own needs for the needs and well-being of her family.
Alice Lorraine Childs: Loving Mother, Grandmother, and Sister
Alice Lorraine Childs, 96, of County Road 40, Clarksville, NY passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 at the Absolut of Salamanca after a short illness.
Born on October 3, 1927, in Olean, she was a daughter of Louis E. and Cyrene Keller Kellogg. She had been married to Harold Schmidt, Henry Benjamin, and Floyd Sisson and last to Albert F. Childs, all who predeceased her.
Lorraine was a graduate of Olean High School Class of 1945. While in high school she was employed at Dewey White’s Convenience Store. She later graduated from Olean Business Institute.
After her graduation from Olean Business Institute, she had worked at the St. Francis Hospital in Olean, Parish Hardware in Portville, AVX in Olean and last owned and operated Alice’s Restaurant in Franklinville.
Lorraine was a member of the West Clarksville Baptist Church and her religion was very important to her. She also enjoyed crocheting and sewing.
Alisia S. Wood, 50, of 9729 Main Street, Machias, NY passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital after a brief illness.
Born on September 12, 1973, in Missoula, Montana, she was a daughter of Donald Wood and Beverly Duvall.
Alisia was a graduate of Rushford Central School.
Some of her fondest childhood memories are spending time on Rushford Lake. She loved to travel, any type of water and lived her life to the fullest. Her grandchildren were the center of her life. She was also proud to have been a cancer survivor.
Around 10 pm we were dispatched to County Road 31 for a reported structure fire, a garage with no exposures.
Scio 1, 2, 7, 701 and all chiefs responded. Upon the first chief’s arrival, it was declared the garage was fully involved and Belmont and Friendship were requested for a pumper and tanker to the scene. Belmont’s pumper was redirected to establish a fill site on 31 at the dry hydrant. Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps., Inc. had 2 ambulances on scene for rehab and Allentown Volunteer Fire Company Inc. was on standby in their quarters for us. All units were back in service around 2 am, thanks to all agencies and departments on great work.
Just before midnight on Thursday, our company was requested full response to a working structure fire on CR 8 in the town of Wirt. Engine 2, Tanker 7 and Chief 501 answered the request. E2 was requested to establish a fill site for tanker shuttle operations at the Richburg Rod & Gun Club while T7 and crew assisted on scene. Units cleared the call around 03:00 hours.
Congratulations to our own Shelley Butler (Coudersport office), who was recently recognized by The Salvation Army for her help coordinating the communitywide Angel Project to assist families in need in the Northern Potter School District at Christmastime. She was honored for “going above and beyond” for the project, and I can say she does the same in her work on behalf of our constituents in Potter County!
Shelley was one of several people and organizations recognized by The Salvation Army. Thank you ALL for your service and commitment to our communities!
