Donna F. LAMPMAN, 83, of Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, November 21, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport after a long battle with metastatic breast cancer. Born April 5, 1941, in Troupsburg, NY, she was the daughter of Albert A. and Elsie M. Bailey Cornish.
A 1958 graduate of Troupsburg Central School, she was employed by Galeton Production and Electri-Cord in Westfield. Her interests included tending to her house plants and reading. She loved spending time with her family.
John W. Hemphill “beloved father, son, brother, and uncle”
John W. Hemphill, 66, of Shinglehouse, passed away with his loving family by his side on Sunday, November 24, 2024, in UPMC Hamot, Erie, after a long illness.
Born on Wednesday, February 19, 1958 in Olean, NY, he was a son of William L. “Bill” and Sharon G. Goodman Hemphill. On July 21, 2000 in Swoyersville, he married Tanya L. Ayers, who passed away on May 20, 2014.
John was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School, Class of 1976, in Shinglehouse. He served in the US Army for 5 years attaining the rank of Buck Sargent. He served in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and had also was stationed at Dexheim, West Germany.
John held a number of occupations and operated several businesses. He was a self-employed welder and was also was a factory welder having worked at Dresser-Rand in Olean, NY and Air Pre-Heater in Wellsville, NY. He was a flight instructor and a commercial pilot.
Gregory C. Barrera, 67, of Rt. 46 in Smethport, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at his residence with his wife at his side.
Born in San Gabriel, CA on June 21, 1957, he was a son of Raymond Barrera, Sr., of San Gabriel, CA and the late Vivian (Candela) Barrera.
He was a 1975 graduate of San Gabriel High School.
On June 28, 1978, he joined the United States Army. He spent his four years as a Firefighter, and Food Service Specialist. He was honorably discharged on June 27, 1981.
On September 26, 1998, in Big Bear Lake CA, he married Toni Rae (Lester) Barrera, who survives.
Linda L. Howard, 81, of Russell, Pa, formerly of Neiltown, Pa, died on Saturday November 23, 2024, in St. Vincent Hospital, Erie, Pa.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday November 26, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East Street Warren Pa, 16365.
Funeral services and burial in Neiltown Cemetery will be private and held at the convenience of the family. A complete obituary will be published when its available.
James L. CRAMER, 71, of Bath, NY, formerly of Whitesville, died Thursday, November 21, 2024 in the Steuben Center, Bath.
Born October 13, 1953, in Hornell, he was the son of Barry C. and M. Barbara Cleveland Cramer. A graduate of Whitesville Central School, he served honorably in the U.S. Army.
Through the years, he was employed by Pennsylvania Railroad, Fitzpatrick Poultry Farms, Morrison-Knudsen in Hornell, and as a self-employed logger.
Surviving are: his mother, M. Barbara Cramer of South Carolina; five children, Jeana (Jason) Wood of Sebastian, FL, Jeremy (Brenda Davenport) Cramer of Genesee, PA, Zachariah Cramer of Whitesville, Ashley Cramer of Rochester, and Christen Cramer of Harrison Valley, PA; six grandchildren, Sarah, Mackenzie, Chelsey, Tyler, Ervin, and Kindbud; ten great-grandchildren; three brothers, Barry Cramer, Jr. of TN, Scott Cramer of SC, and Jon (Stephanie) Cramer of SC; four sisters, Jacqueline Robbins of Whitesville, Penny Bryant of Whitesville, Becky (Johnny) Marlow of NC, and Loni (Paul) Phelps of Whitesville; nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father; and three siblings, Terry Cramer, Joseph Cramer, and Paul Cramer.
Services will be private. Cremation was at OLNEY-FOUST Private Crematory.
Memorials may be made to the SPCA serving Allegany County. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome
On November 24, at 1:31 pm Franklinville and Olean were dispatched to Rt. 16 for a one vehicle crash a truck in a ditch with multiple occupants with unknow injuries and unknown entrapment.
Maxine Ruth McFall, 87, of Turtlepoint, passed away peacefully on Saturday (November 23, 2024) at her home in Turtlepoint, with her family by her side.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 from 10 AM-12 Noon at the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc., 105 N Main St., Port Allegany, where funeral services will start at 12 noon, with the Rev. James Kazimer, Pastor of the First Church of God, Eldred, officiating.
Burial will be in the Annin Creek Cemetery, Turtlepoint.
Memorials may be made to McKean County SPCA, 80 Glenwood Ave. Bradford, PA 16701, Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
On November 24, at 12:28 pm Mansfield Fire Dept. was dispatched for traffic control for a motor vehicle accident at W. Wellsboro St. and Main St. possibly no injuries
Pennsylvania College of Technology’s wrestling team had two individual champions — including the most outstanding — one second-place finisher and two third-place finishers to end third among eight teams in its own invitational on Saturday.
Meanwhile, the college’s basketball teams are set to begin United East Conference play on Tuesday at home, with the women facing Lancaster Bible College at 5 p.m. and the men playing Penn State Brandywine at 7 p.m.
John A. “Jack” Grube, 89 of 100 High Point Dr., passed away Friday (Nov. 15) at in the Lutheran Home at Kane. Born Oct. 6, 1935, in Punxsutawney, he was the son of the late Russell and Ellen (Shirk) Grube.
After graduating from Cameron County High School in 1955 Jack entered the Air Force and was stationed at Scott’s Air Force Base in Illinois. On June 8, 1956, in Belleville, IL he married his high school sweetheart, Donna Caton, who survives. Upon returning he worked for many years at the Quality Market, Market Basket, and was the Food Service Director for The Nutrition Group in Kane and Brockway. After “retiring” he worked for the KASD providing specialized transportation for many years. He was a past member of the Kane Lions Club, the Men’s Chorus, and participated in several productions of the Kane Players. He was also a member of the Kane Sports Boosters being inducted into the Sports Boosters Hall of Fame after nearly 50 years of working the chain gang and running the clock for football and running the time clock for basketball, volleyball, and wrestling. He was a very active member of St. John’s Episcopal Church where he held several organizational positions. Jack was awarded the Ambassador of Peace medal for missionary work in Spain along with his good friend, the Rev. Stephen Shuart.
12:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M –Ducks on Display– Stop by the Wildlife Center and check out a diverse selection of duck specimens while learning about the lives of waterfowl.
Meets at: Wildlife Center
Saturday, December 14th, 2024
12:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M –Holiday Open House– View the Wildlife Center, all decked out in its holiday attire, while sipping a cup of hot cocoa or mulled cider and listening to holiday music. Enjoy the eye-catching holiday displays created by park volunteers and Grandpa Hank’s winter village donated by Debbie Calkins of Mansfield, light refreshments will be offered, plus an opportunity to create beautiful homemade ornaments using local natural materials.
Meets at: Wildlife Center
Saturday, December 21st, 2024
12:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M –Natural Ornaments– Learn how to create beautiful homemade ornaments using local natural materials like acorns, pinecones, and seed heads. First hour will be basic introduction to natural ornaments, a review of materials provided, and a step-by-step guide to creating your own animal ornament. Second hour will be free time to use the provided materials to create a new ornament from your own imagination. Materials and assistance provided. Program is free. All ages and experience levels welcome. Children under age 10 require adult supervision.
Meets at: Wildlife Center Classroom
Saturday, December 28th, 2024
12:00 P.M.- 2:00 P.M. –Mighty Mustelids– Stop by the Wildlife Center and check out a diverse selection of weasel specimens while learning about the lives of Weasels, Fishers, & Otters.
Sinnemahoning State Park is happy to announce this winter’s Women in the Wilds event will be held from Friday January 31st to Sunday February 2nd with registration opening on Monday December 2nd.
On November 23, at 11:56 pm Morris Fire Dept. was dispatched To 3225 Clay Mine Rd. for a structure fire caused by a wood stove. A tanker is being dispatched from Wellsboro Fire Dept. Update on scene fire fighters report the fire has been knocked down. The fire Is Reported Out
