A recent photo captured the spirit of collaboration as DCI capital campaign committee members gathered around the conference table at The Stackpole-Hall Foundation. Pictured (L to R): Rob O’Leary; DCI board chair Joe Haines; DCI Executive Director, Jim Prosper; Doug Bauer; Mark Saline; DCI campaign committee chair Bob Ordiway; Journey Health System Director of Institutional Advancement Tana Smith; Jim Ryan; John Dippold; and Bill Hoffman. Not available for photo: DCI capital campaign committee co-chair William C. Conrad; Gennaro Aiello, Jen Dippold; Frank Straub, and Leah Whiteman.
ST. MARYS, Pa– Dickinson Center Inc. (DCI), a non-profit organization and affiliate of Journey Health System, is proud to announce significant progress in its “Building for Tomorrow” capital campaign, supporting the St. Marys’ building project. Through the generosity of individuals, businesses, organizations and foundations, DCI has raised over $1 million toward its $1.5 million campaign goal.
Spearheaded by the dedicated efforts of DCI’s Capital Campaign Committee, volunteers are actively engaged in leading a community-wide fundraising effort. Their tireless efforts underscore the vital role of community involvement in supporting mental health and wellness initiatives.
Despite reaching the $1 million milestone, there is still work to be done. The “Building for Tomorrow” capital campaign has a remaining goal of $360,000 to reach its $1.5 million target. With continued community support, DCI is confident in achieving this objective in order to provide accessible, essential mental health care and wellness services to those in need.
Stephen Victor Farrell, born March 4th 1950, passed away on April 23rd 2024. Steve was the son of Victor and Dorothy Farrell and (older) twin-brother to Sandy Mattone whose husband, Gerry, was more like a brother to Steve.
He married his soulmate, Kathy Farrell, on September 10th, 1977. During their 46 years of marriage, they followed their dreams around the state while growing their family with two children, Victoria and Adam, whom he loved beyond words, and raised many of his favorite dog breed, German Shorthair Pointers. While an incredible husband and father, Steve was an even better Grandfather to his 3 precious Grandchildren- Cole, MacKenzie, and Carter.
Steve graduated high school in 1968 from Warren Area High School and attended Pennsylvania College of Technology, majoring in Forestry.
Steve began his career with what is now DCNR as a Forest Technician assigned to the District 15 Office in Coudersport on December 16th, 1970. After several promotions and transfers, he became Park Superintendent I in October 1978 as the Work Unit Coordinator for the residential Young Adult Conservation Corps Camp in Quehanna. He remained there until the program ended in December 1981.
Dale L. “Uncle Dale” Southard, 66, of Main St., Eldred, PA passed away on Sunday (April 21st, 2024).
Born on October 29, 1957 he was the son of Lewis F. and Catherine Baker Southard. He was a 1975 graduate of Otto Eldred High School and then attended Toni and Guy Barber’s school in Erie, Pa.
Dale was a lifelong resident in Eldred and owned and operated Dale’s Barber Styling since 1986. He was a drummer in several local bands including Imagine, Tradewind, Shuffle, and Alabama Rain. He also played softball for “Skeeters Inn” and “The Dukes”
Dale was also an avid Buffalo Bills fan. Most of all, he was a great uncle to everyone and loved spending Wednesdays and Sundays at his sister’s house with family. He was affectionately known as “Floyd the Barber” by all the locals.
At 9:40 PM on Wednesday, Lawrenceville Fire Dept. was dispatched for an automatic fire alarm at the Laurel Health Center on East Lawrence Road. Negative from outside. Keyholder enroute.
In an effort to protect wildlife habitat, the Pennsylvania Game Commission plans to spray over 123,000 acres of state game lands this spring to control a non-native invasive insect, the spongy moth.
Spraying is planned on 46 different state game lands – 123,276 acres in all – and will begin as soon as leaf-out occurs and spongy moth egg masses hatch, likely in late April and May.
“Those participating in spring gobbler seasons or otherwise enjoying state game lands may encounter aircraft spraying forested areas for spongy moths,” said Paul Weiss, Game Commission Chief Forester. “We recognize some hunters might be temporarily affected by these activities, but disturbances are brief and only temporary, and by protecting these valuable habitats against a destructive, invasive pest, the forests will provide hunters the opportunity to chase gobblers there for generations to come.”
No spraying will be scheduled the mornings of youth turkey season – Saturday, April 27 – or the opening day of spring gobbler season – Saturday, May 4.
Pictured are Ed Vicic and Kimball Nelson with a display of some of the items up for grabs at the upcoming fundraiser.
“Sweet April Showers Do Bring May Flowers” is the theme for a Ladies Day Out brunch at Eddie’s On Main, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27th. This event is a fundraiser to benefit The Pastor Randy Headley Memorial Award for Community Service. The awards are presented to PAHS students at the Annual Awards Assembly. Tickets are $20 and are available at Eddie’s on Main or call/text Kimball Nelson (814-598-0235) HHP Community Service Partners.
Reserve now as limited tickets are available. In addition to the brunch, there will be wine tasting with Little Mountain Winery and music by Dana Daisley Acoustic. A Silent Auction featuring Curated Collectables from Aunt Helen, Jewelry, Gift Baskets and Custom Artisan items. There will also be raffles and door prizes. Cash donations will be accepted payable to Headley’s Headliners.
City of Olean Firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire at 623 Seneca Avenue in Olean early Wednesday morning. Firefighters received the alarm at 0236am. Engine 41 arrived within 4 minutes of the alarm and found heavy fire in the rear of the structure. 1 3/4″ handline was pulled to begin extinguishing the blaze. Firefighters performed a search of the structure for any residents still inside, however all were evacuated prior to firefighters arrival. Fire had followed the balloon frame construction through the second floor and into the attic. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze. There was a report that one occupant did seek medical attention and was transported to Olean General Hospital by Trans AM Ambulance. No firefighters were injured. City of Olean Fire Investigators are on the scene working to determine a cause of this fire.
Units on scene:
City of Olean
Engine 39
Engine 41
Engine 42
Ambulance 250
Ambulance 251
Portville Fire Department (on scene with their Air Truck)
Olean Police
Trans AM Ambulance
Allegany Fire and EMS (Standby at Central Fire Station)
Westons Mills Fire Department (Standby at Fire Station #1)
Christopher William Lane, a loving husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on April 22, 2024, at the age of 67. The middle of five children born to Daniel and Joyce (Ackman) Lane, he spent his childhood in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania (aka P.A., PA) playing football, running track, and generally creating good-hearted shenanigans with his siblings and friends. He attended Penn State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and becoming a life-long Penn State football fan in the process. Early in his career, he worked in the banking industry, later switching to marketing and sales at Osram-Sylvania and KOA Speer Electronics. He met and married his wife of 42 years Kimberly (Abel) Lane while completing his MBA at St. Bonaventure University. Chris and Kim enjoyed traveling together, watching live sports, and sharing good food and drinks with friends.
They had two children, Jennifer (Travis) Myler and Daniel (Amber) Lane. Throughout their lives, Chris showed up for his children; attending countless school and athletic events across the region and state. Chris loved his children dearly, but maybe not quite as dearly as he loved his grandchildren, Isaac Myler and Riley Corrigan. Chris was dealt a hard hand (as many of us have been or will be) health wise. Throughout it all, he handled himself with grace; teaching us the values of perseverance and optimism through his example. We will think of him always, but especially whenever we enjoy some of his favorite things like listening to classic rock, visiting national parks, hearing the crowds roar WE ARE…PENN STATE, or drinking a craft beer.
Chris is now reunited with his cherished parents and in-laws (George and Mae Abel), finding comfort in their loving presence once more.
In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by brothers Daniel (Terry), James (Kathie), and Martin Lane, as well as his favorite sister, Sarah.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Friday, April 26, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 1:30 P.M. at St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, West, Warren, PA., with Fr. Richard C. Tomasone, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery, Warren, PA.
David L. DeLullo, Jr., 70, of Silver Creek Road, St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, with his family by his side.
He was born November 9, 1953, in Ridgway, son of Diane G. DeLullo and the late David L. DeLullo, Sr. David was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1971 and Penn State University, Class of 1974.
On December 22, 1986, the iron horse cowboy married his horseless cowgirl, Sara Lion Schlimm, and then remarried Sara DeLullo on September 28, 1996.
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Roger W. Hanson, 77, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Barkeyville, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long struggle with multiple medical issues.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Roger, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
