On July, 24 at 12:04 pm Wellsboro Fire Dept was dispatched for a fire with Elkland Fire Dept. dispatched for RIT for a garage fire connected to a structure at 2283 Cherry Flats Rd. The house is now on fire as well call was upgraded to a second alarm. Update Galeton Fire Dept. has also been dispatched.
1:20 PM–Fire Under Control.
BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is reminding area senior citizens of the annual Senior Citizens Expo coming up on Friday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Sports and Fitness Gymnasium, located on Campus Drive.
“This is always an informative event that is helpful not only to senior citizens but to their family members and caregivers as well,” Causer said. “I encourage everyone to come out and take advantage of the opportunity to get a wealth of information in one convenient location.”
Due to the expo, Causer’s offices in Bradford, Coudersport and Kane will be closed all day on Friday, Aug. 2. People in need of urgent assistance that day should contact the Harrisburg office at 717-787-5075.
Robin C. “Aunt Tweet” Mazurkiewicz, 60, of Prentisvale Road, Eldred, PA passed away on Monday (July 08, 2024) at Olean General Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Born on September 23, 1963 she was the daughter of Edgar and Connie Johnston Armstrong. On June 27, 1987 in Eldred, she married Michael D. (Vern) Mazurkiewicz who survives.
Robin was a 1981 graduate of Otto-Eldred School and a lifelong resident of Eldred. She was also a member of the Eldred Boro Fire Auxiliary.
Surviving including her husband is one son, Caleb E. Mazurkiewicz of Orchard Park, N.Y., one brother; Edgar “Meatball” Armstrong of Eldred and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 03, 2024 from 11am to 2pm. There will be a fire truck procession from the Eldred American Legion to the fire hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Research Center.
Online condolences may be made at www.framefuneralhome.com
Sandra Rose MacFarland
Sandra Rose MacFarland, of Olean, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
Born August 1, 1935, to Dr. Charles and Alice (Drath) Rose, Sandra grew up in Hornell, NY. She graduated from Hornell High School, then went on to receive her BS from Syracuse University in 1957 and a master’s in education from Cornell University in 1958.
On September 2, 1959, Sandra married William (Mac) MacFarland. Each had attended the other’s birthday parties since the age of three. They moved to Olean in 1965.
William G. Burke, 66, of Emporium, PA passed away at Penn Highlands DuBois, DuBois, PA on Monday afternoon (July 22, 2024). He was born August 25, 1957 in St. Marys, PA one of thirteen children born to the late Robert E. and Leonore Murphy Burke. His loving wife Anna Mae Tarbox survives.
William graduated from St. Marys Area High School. He served with the US Air Force from 1977 through 1995. He worked for many years at PA Pressed Metals in Emporium.
Donna G. Davault, 79, of Euclid Avenue, Bradford, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born August 16, 1944, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Louise (Patterson) Case. She was a 1962 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
On July 31, 2021, she married Denny M. Culver, who survives.
Donna enjoyed being a stay at home mom, and formerly worked at Dresser Manufacturing, Zippo, Walmart in the Pharmacy, and at Value Home Center.
Donna was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Eagles Club, and the VFW.
Ardyth Churchill Wagner, 93, of Middlebury Center, passed away Monday July 22, 2024, at Olean General Hospital. She was born February 27, 1931, in Delmar Township, to Raymond Cronin and Jane Elizabeth (Harding) Churchill. On May 18, 1952, she married Lyle Wagner with whom she shared nearly seventy years of marriage.
She worked as a secretary for Carson’s Finance until their first daughter was born. Ardyth was an avid bird watcher and a devoted prayer warrior. Ardyth was talented and gifted, she made floral arrangements and sewed clothing and quilted for her family, she made her own greeting cards and kept in touch with a multitude of family and friends, and she would do the finish work on furniture her husband built or refinish old furniture. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother who always put others first.
Ardyth is survived by two daughters: Geneva (the late Tom) Szafran of Bradford, and Laurel (Todd) Homet of Waynesburg, PA; two grandsons: Kyle and Cole Homet of Waynesburg; two step-granddaughters: Kathryn (Brock) Rice of Las Vegas, NV, and Suzanne (Brad) Walker of State College; and a sister: Marylou Ferris of Boca Raton, FL; a brother: Thomas Churchill of Sugar Hill, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Priscilla H. “Sibby” Lenze, 84, of Johnsonburg, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Penn Highlands Elk.
She was born April 21, 1940, in Hartford, CT, daughter of the late Russell and Ruth McMillan Hunter. She was a graduate of Wethersfield High School, Class of 1958 and continued her education at the Boston Museum School. She focused her career around her passion of jewelry design and was a Goldsmith Extraordinaire.
On February 12, 1994, in Evanston, IL, Sibby married the love of her life, Mark D. Lenze, who survives.
Anna M. Kopp, 97, formerly of Houston Road in “Lynchville” St. Marys, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at the home of her daughter.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Elwood Lundquist Hazelton passed away peacefully, Sunday, July 21, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Elwood was born in Wellsboro, September 19, 1932, son of the late John and Agnes Hazelton. He married the love of his life, the former Lynda H. Withrow, and celebrated 58 years of marriage until her passing on December 29, 2019.
Elwood grew up in Wellsboro, graduated from Wellsboro high School, class of 1950, and owned and operated a dairy farm. Elwood was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
Edward W. Bennett
Edward W. Bennett, 76, of 2962 W. Fall Rd., passed away Monday (July 22, 2024) at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, surrounded with love by his family.
Born July 18, 1948 in Olean, he was the son of Mark and Rita Holtz Bennett. He was the loving husband of Dorothy M. Korb for the past 45 years.
Ed was a 1967 graduate of Portville Central School and soon after was drafted into the US Army where he served from 1967 to 1969, primarily in Germany during the Vietnam War.
Upon discharge he began working in a career as a maintenance mechanic, first for the Olean Tile Plant, and later for Henkel-Locktite in Olean from which he retired.
David Paul Griser
David Paul Griser, 79, of Warren, PA, formerly of Allegheny County, died on Monday July 22, 2024, in the Warren Manor.
A complete obituary will be published when it’s available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc.
On July 23, at 6:09 pm Ulysses Fire Dept. was dispatched for a lawn mower fire near power lines in a hayfield On Rt. 49
Bradford, PA – CARE for Children is hosting training on Infant Mental Health on Thursday, August 15th, 2024 at the University of Pittsburgh Bradford, Mukaiyama University Room.
Topics for the training will include: the lifespan impact of infant mental health, trauma-sensitive and responsive care of young children and how to work with challenging behaviors, as well as culturally-sensitive practices.
Fire & EMS crews are on scene of a vehicle crash in the Wellsboro area. Helicopters were called to transport victims. We missed the dispatch. Intersection of Balsam and Stony Fork Road, Wellsboro
| PA Permit Violation Issued to PA GEN ENERGY CO LLC in Plunketts Creek Township, Lycoming County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/18/2024 to PA GEN ENERGY CO LLC in Plunketts Creek Township, Lycoming county. CSL 402(b) – POTENTIAL POLLUTION – Conducting an activity regulated by a permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of The Clean Streams Law to prevent the potential of pollution to waters of the Commonwealth without a permit or contrary to a permit issued under that authority by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-07-18 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Joy was born October 18, 1939, in Warren, PA, the daughter of the late Vernon R. Johnson and Helen E. Tirak Gaydos Johnson.
Joy was a 1957 graduate of Bradford High School. She was employed at New Process Company, Warren General Hospital, Loranger International, and Koebley Towing as a Dispatcher. Joy also babysat for several years for many area children who dearly referred to her as “Momma Joy.”
She was an active member at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 45-year member of Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, the Purple Majestic Red Hat Society, and in the doll club for many years. Joy loved doing digital puzzles and games, reading and creating poems, cooking, and enjoyed a good cup of coffee and conversation. She cherished her family and friends, especially watching her grandchildren in their many activities through the years. Her number of friends was a testament to her loving and generous spirit.
Lawrence J. “Larry” Elliott, 60, of Bradford, PA passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024 at his home.
He was born on December 1, 1963 in Bradford, a son of the late William J. Elliott and Helen M. Ritchey.
On April 14, 1984 in the Baptist Church, Smethport, he married Lisa K. Dixon who preceded him in death on May 28, 2010.
When Larry was younger; he enjoyed going hunting and fishing. He especially loved spending time out in the woods hunting for ginseng. He was also a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Helen M. Caya of Olean, NY passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Olean General Hospital.
Helen was born on March 23, 1938, in McKeesport Hospital in Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Simon A. and Cynthia M. Wheeler Antonioli. She was formerly married to George Raymond “Ray” Caya.
Helen grew up in the Dubois and St. Mary’s area. She is a 1956 graduate from Oswayo Valley High School where she was the Salutatorian. Helen worked in the office at Clark Brothers then became a Key Punch operator at ACME Electric in Cuba. She worked at Big E Bank as a Customer Service Representative before working in the St. Bonaventure University Business Office as a Student Account Administrator for over 25 years until her retirement in 2004. Helen enjoyed walking, riding her bike, being outdoors, and flowers. She was also a member of St. John’s Roman Catholic Church.
Angelica, NY…. Angelica Community Radio, Allegany County’s premier non-profit radio station, proudly presents this professional touring production on Sunday, July 28th at 3:00 p.m. in Angelica’s Park Circle. The production is made possible with funding obtained by Angelica Community Radio for the benefit of its community.
Shake on the Lake Theatre Company (SOTL) is based in Perry, NY. Shake on the Lake’s professional actors delight audiences through intimate shows performed outdoors in daylight inspired by Elizabethan staging practices.
Henry V will be performed in Shake on the Lake’s signature style: fun, fast, and physical. 5 actors will portray nearly 40 characters in a new, audience-engaging adaptation that includes original music from Matt Duncan, Chad Bradford, Tim Cooper, and the rest of the cast.
Bring a lawn chair and a friend and immerse yourself in the world of William Shakespeare. Designed and staged for Shakespeare newbies and Bard aficionados alike. Appropriate for all audiences. Approx. Running Time: 90 minutes with no intermission. All shows begin with live pre-show music. You are not late if you hear music!
In case of inclement weather, the show will move to the Angelica Grange Hall on Park Circle.
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced plans to conduct an open house and plans display to inform the public about its Route 4011 Bridge Project in Bradford. The meeting will occur Wednesday, August 7, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the Bradford Township Fire Department, 368 Interstate Parkway, Bradford.
The purpose of the plans display is to present conceptual plans, anticipated construction schedule, and detour information for the construction project, which will either replace or remove the bridge on Sullivan Road over Bennett Brook to address structural needs. Adjustments to the western intersection of Sullivan Road and Interstate Parkway are being evaluated as part of this project. During construction, traffic will be detoured on Interstate Parkway. Individuals from the PennDOT design team will be available to answer questions.
The venue for this meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. Anyone requiring special assistance or seeking additional information regarding the meeting may contact Michelle Mays, the project manager, at 814-765-0465, or at mimays@pa.gov before the meeting.
