Dennis W. Caprarotta, 78, of Bradford, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at his home.
He was born on November 8, 1946 in Goshen, IN, a son of the late Francis and Velma Mock Caprarotta.
He was a 1968 graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.
On January 27, 1968 in Goshen, he married Sandra L. Sharpe who survives.
James L. Sunderland, 76, of Turtlepoint, PA passed away unexpectedly though peacefully at his home on Monday, April 14, 2025.
He was born October 21, 1948 in Clearfield, PA and was the son of Merle and Florence (Woods) Sunderland. On June 15, 1974 he married Joyce R. Chittester, who survives.
Jim was a 1966 graduate of Clearfield High School and graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Forestry. He was employed as a Forester by the DCNR in Coudersport, and later in Emporium until his retirement in 2006.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving from July 3, 1968 to July 2, 1972, during the Vietnam War.
This week marks National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week honoring dispatchers.
Dispatchers are the lifeline of first responders. They are tasked with managing each call, identifying the proper response both in manpower and jurisdiction, and monitoring what additional response is needed. They are the voice of reassurance to victims and the silent guardians of law enforcement – making sure they return after each call. In February, a call of the most serious nature came in to the McKean County 911 center and the State Police-Lewis Run barracks.
On the other end of those calls were 911 operators Mandy Tyger and Ethan Sprankle and State Police dispatcher Steve Green. These three ensured a flood of law enforcement and emergency medical personnel from multiple departments responded to the critical scene. They managed not only the response to the scene but, realizing that the majority of first responders were responding to the same scene in one area of the county, they simultaneously ensured that additional manpower was brought in to the county from outside counties to ensure proper coverage for our county.
David P. TUBBS, 76, of Westfield, PA, passed away on April 16, 2025 at Snyder Memorial Health Care Center, Marienville.
He was born February 16, 1949, the son of Derwood S. and Doris M. McKendrick Tubbs. On June 27, 1969, he married Joyce L. Cady, who predeceased him on July 9, 2011. He was a graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School, Class of 1967, and went on to attend Breeden Welding School in Genesee.
Barbara G. HAMMOND, 92, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, April 16, 2025 in her home.
Born September 4, 1932, in Westfield, she was the daughter of Otto and Margaret Kilbourne Davis. She was a 1950 graduate of Westfield High School. On September 26, 1954, in Potter Brook, she married Wilfred Gordon Hammond, who predeceased her on February 9, 2017.
Barb was the self-proclaimed Mayor of Purple Brook, policing the neighborhood on her four-wheeler and welcoming new residents with area history. For many years, she transported friends and neighbors to appointments. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Westfield.
Berne Keith “Bernie” Dutcher, age 83, formerly of Morris, Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday, April 15 at his home in Wellsboro.
Bernie was the son of the late William and Jennie (Campbell) Dutcher. Bernie was a graduate of Liberty High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he became a military police officer and paratrooper assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division. He deployed to the Dominican Republic in support of Operation Power Pack in 1965 for which he was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
After the Army, Bernie became a journeyman electrician and member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. In 1967, he married his wife of more than 57 years, Ruth E. Dutcher.
On April 18, at 6:24 pm Bradford Twp. Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to E Warren Rd. and Susquehanna Rd. For a motor vehicle accident. Air medical has been dispatched
Community Alert: Bitcoin Scams Targeting Elderly Residents
Dear Bradford Community,
Recently, we’ve seen an alarming rise in Bitcoin scams targeting our elderly residents. Scammers are using deceptive tactics online and through local Bitcoin machines to exploit unsuspecting individuals. They lure victims into providing personal information and making Bitcoin purchases, only for the funds to end up in the scammer’s hands.
Bitcoin can be a legitimate and profitable investment, but it’s crucial to understand the risks involved. Please remain vigilant and educate yourself and your loved ones about these scams. If you or someone you know has fallen victim to such a scam, please report it immediately to the police.
Together, we can protect our community from financial fraud. Stay informed, stay cautious, and let’s keep Bradford safe.
Chief Michael P. Ward
City of Bradford Police Department
Mary Kay Sarnoski, 80, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, with her loving family by her side.
She was born on July 18, 1944 in Blytheville, AR, a daughter of the late Eugene and Elva Fuller Hollobaugh.
On June 25, 1966, at St. Joseph’s Church in Force, she married Joseph Sarnoski, who survives. Together they were blessed more than 58 years of marriage.
Thomas E. Mitchell, Jr., 83, of 103 Thunder Road, St. Marys, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois, after a brief illness.
He was born March 23, 1942, in St. Marys, son of the late Thomas E. and Margaret Young Mitchell, Sr. Tom was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys Public High School, Class of 1961.
In his younger years, he worked with his father at Mitchell Trucking and later worked for multiple local trucking companies. On May 1, 1982, in the Holy Rosary Church in Johnsonburg, Tom married Dorothy A. “Dot” Simchick, who survives. They were blessed to share more than 42 years of marriage.
On April 18, at 3:27 pm Lewis Run Fire Dept. and Bradford Twp. Fire Dept. were dispatched to 49 Lafayette Ave. for a structure fire
Come join the pool for some summer fun! The Smethport Pool would love to welcome you and your family and friends to the pool this summer!
– Heated water for comfort
– Water aerobic classes
– Swim lessons
The Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s lacrosse team had a record-setting win this past week, while in other action, the women’s softball team went 2-2 in the United East.
Men’s Lacrosse
Playing first-time opponent Elmira College on Saturday, the Wildcats posted their largest margin of victory in program history with a 28-1 win. The 27-goal win differential bettered the previous mark of 26 in a shutout win over La Roche in 2023. Keying the rout were Roman DeCenzo of Red Bank, New Jersey, with six goals; Elliot Dotson of Wilmington, Delaware, with four goals and four assists; and Jake Small of Bloomsbury, New Jersey, with a hat trick and four assists.
At Kean on Wednesday, Owen Kupsey of Chadds Ford scored four goals and Will Ehret of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, had a hat trick and an assist in an 18-8 nonconference loss.
Belmont, NY – The Allegany County Democrats collected a score of bags and boxes of non-perishable food and personal care items when they met recently in Belmont. The goods were donated to the ACCESS Center Food Pantry at 84 Schuyler St. in Belmont, operated by ACCORD Corporation. This service project is one of the ways the Democratic Committee lives its motto: “Serving our Community.”
According to Community Operations Director Belinda Knight, the pantry is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to Noon, and from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. “All Allegany County families are eligible to visit the pantry when they need food,” Ms. Knight commented. “We serve between 180 and 200 families each month.”
