Come Join the Musical Merrill’s Evangelistic Team at the Hilltop Baptist Church Vacation Bible School.
June 2nd through June 6th, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. 4 years old to 6th grade. The Musical Merrill’s Evangelistic Team is putting on VBS this year
Have a great day. Jill Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and Him and He shall direct thy paths…Proverbs 3:5,6
A Celebration of Life Service for Louis J. and Saundra Salerno, will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA.
The family would like to request that attendees avoid wearing black as we are celebrating their rich and colorful lives.
The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office received a phone call from a concerned citizen regarding a phone scam. This particular phone scam involved a caller saying they were a Lieutenant calling regarding a jury trial/jury duty. Sheriff Levindoski has these tips for Tioga County residents regarding phone scams:
*Under no circumstances should a resident ever provide any personal information by phone when receiving any calls unless the resident personally knows the caller.
*No government agency will ever accept or request payments via gift cards.
*Never provide credit card information, social security number, date of birth, driver’s license number or bank information to anyone.
*Note the telephone number of the caller.
*Disconnect without providing any information to the caller.
*Call the office of the Tioga County Sheriff at (570) 724-3491 if a resident has any concerns that he or she may be a wanted person or to inquire if the Sheriff’s Office has any reason to contact you.
Friday, we celebrated the retirement of three Northern Tier employees who have demonstrated the kind of loyalty, hard work, and dedication seldom seen nowadays. Please join us in thanking Marcy Boswell (Head Start), Kevin Genevro (Weatherization), and Vicki Wenner (Weatherization) for their combined 100 years of service to Northern Tier Community Action Corporation and all the areas we serve. Northern Tier will simply not be the same without you!
I. Linnea Funari, 91, of Chase St., Kane, PA passed away Wednesday (May 29) at her residence. Born Jan. 14, 1933 in Kane, she is the daughter of the late Arthur and Mildred (Carlson) Anderson. On Jan. 15, 1955 in Kane, she married Rudolph Funari, who preceded her in death on Feb. 19, 1998.
Linnea attended Kane Area High School. After graduation in 1950, she worked for a local law firm. She attended Temple University in Philadelphia, receiving a degree in accounting. She returned to Kane and was employed at Dickman Accounting.
Linnea became a homemaker and mother of seven. As an excellent seamstress, she made dozens of dresses for her four daughters, staying awake till all hours of the night. Her accounting skills continued for decades as a notary and assistant to her husband at Funari’s Texaco Service Station on Fraley St. Over the years she decorated cakes for weddings, birthdays and special events, to add to the family income.
Other employment included the Election Board of Kane, the US Census of 2010 and Walker Printing Co., from which she retired in 2003.
Linnea and Rudy enjoyed spending Sunday afternoons with their friends at local polka parties. After 43 years of marriage, she continued this tradition of dancing with those special friends until recently. She like to travel as well. These destinations included a tour of Sweden with her sister and her dream vacation to the Grand Canyon in 2019. The last big adventure was her granddaughter’s wedding in April 2024 in North Carolina.
She spent thousands of afternoons together with her sister and best friend, Corine, working, drinking coffee, chatting, and reminiscing. She attended graduations, sporting events, plays, concerts and church activities of her children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren whenever possible.
Linnea spent her entire life serving her family and friends. She loved to spend time gardening, sewing, knitting, baking and visiting with her family. She will be greatly missed.
Richard E. Belcher, 81, of Sheffield, PA., died Saturday morning, May 18, 2024, at Warren General Hospital, Warren, PA., after an extended illness. Richard was born October 9, 1942, in Warren, PA. to the late Ernest “Earl” and Leona Farr Belcher. He was a lifelong Sheffield resident. Richard was a 1960 graduate of Sheffield High School and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Edinboro University. He was employed with the Cambridge Springs School District, as a science teacher. He also worked at G.T.E. Sylvania, Struthers Wells Corporation, and was a Psychiatric Aide at Warren State Hospital, retiring from there.
He was a Prudential Life Insurance Agent for a short time as well.
Richard was a member of the Warren congregation of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Some of his hobbies were genealogy, landscaping, gardening, and hunting.
The family of Dennis C. Stromberg (deceased January 13, 2024) announces that a celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the Bradford Club (32-40 Boylston Street, Bradford, PA). Visitation with family will begin at 1:00 PM followed at 2:00 PM by a program of tribute and sharing. Friends are welcome.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Seniors at Port Allegany High School took a trip back in time to walk the halls of the Port Allegany Elementary School. Leading the way were Senior Class President Miksa Young and Valedictorian Levi Wilfong. The students were greeted by PAES principal Tracy Kio and Assistant Principal Greg Oliver. Students and staff at PAES lined the halls to applaud the Class of 2024. Also pictured: Olivia Barth and Amber Funk are pictured as they walk in the upper level of the school. Salutatorian Saxon Palmer shakes hands with Shiana Weimer and Lyla Brown-Newman as the Class of 2024 ends their Graduation Walk.
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Potter County the week of June 3. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in Potter County for the coming week is as follows:
Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning
Route 3002 (Cowley Hill Road) in Portage Township over the West Branch of Cowley Run. Monday, June 3, through Thursday, June 6. This work takes place off the roadway and has minimal, if any, traffic impact.
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce hosting its 17th annual golf tournament at the Emporium Country Club on Thursday June 13. The 4-person scramble includes a meal following the afternoon of golfing.
The all-inclusive price per person is $75.00 for members of the country club and $90.00 for reciprocal members and $95.00 for non-members. The fee includes green fees, cart, choice of a red tee, one mulligan, an arm’s length of 50/50 tickets, skins, dinner, two beverages on the course, give away items, including cash. The event supports programs at the chamber of commerce including the 9 events organized and sponsored by the chamber.
Registration is available by calling either the Emporium Country Club (814-486-7715) or the chamber office (814-486-4314).
The Cameron County Fireworks committee working with Cameron County School District will blast off the popular event at the football stadium. Conversations with the district and the contractor on the upgrade to the facility assuring the event will not hamper construction. The event is set for Saturday July 6 at 9:45pm.
Fundraising for the event continues with the adoption of ducks for the annual duck race. One duck may be obtained for $2.00 while a 6-quack can be selected for $10.00. The ducks will paddle with the help of Emporium Fire Department down Broad Street during Weekend in the Wilds. The race will be held at 2pm.
BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) is again offering area veterans the opportunity to work with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they get the services and support they need.
Appointments are required for meetings with the Legion representative, whether they are in person, by phone or by tablet. The schedule is as follows:
Coudersport office: Thursday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Coudersport office is located at 107 S. Main St. Please call 814-274-9769 to schedule an appointment.
Bradford office: Wednesday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Bradford office is located at 78 Main St., first floor. Please call 814-362-4400 to schedule an appointment.
Kane office: Wednesday, June 26, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Kane office is located at 54 Fraley St., Suite 2. Please call 814-837-0880 to schedule an appointment.
Assistance is available with issues such as compensation, education, pension, health care and death benefits. Veterans need not be a member of the American Legion to participate.
On June 1, at 12:17 am Galeton Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Rt. 6 West for a one vehicle crash. The vehicle is blocking the roadway with possibly no injuries
