John D. Erskine, Jr., 63, of Emporium, PA passed away at his residence on Friday morning, October 24, 2025.
He was born October 6, 1962, in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, a son of Ilvia (Robles) Spooner of Emporium and the late John Erskine, Sr.
John attended Cameron County High School and is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked for several years at Motor Coil Manufacturing in Emporium, PA, a bellhop at the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City and later a salesman, selling telecommunication devices.
Hormel Foods Corporation, an Austin, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,874,815 pounds of foodservice ready-to-eat frozen chicken products that may be contaminated with pieces of metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a drainage improvement project continues with work moving to Route 15 southbound in Jackson Township, Lycoming County. Work on Route 15 northbound in Cogan House Township has been completed.
Christopher D. ANDERTON, 73, of Wellsville, NY, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. Born May 6, 1952, in Oil City, PA, he was the son of Alfred D. and Joan M. Barclay Anderton.
A 1971 graduate of Wellsville High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1971 — 1974. He graduated from Alfred State College in 1977. Chris was employed by Air Preheater Company in Wellsville as an Aftermarket Sales Representative.
LSI, Inc., an Alpena, S.D. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,277,540 pounds of a ready-to-eat Korean barbecue pork jerky product that may be contaminated with pieces of metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
Robert Dauer Stackpole, 79, a resident of Jefferson Manor in Brookville, passed away October 17, 2025.
He was born August 14, 1946, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Harrison Clinton and Murial Beatrice Dauer Stackpole. Dauer was a graduate of Mercersburg Academy and continued his education at the University of Pittsburgh and pursued his post-graduate studies at Bucknell University. Following his years of schooling, Dauer was employed in the marketing department of Stackpole Carbon Company from 1972-1982.
On April 11, 1987, in St. Agnes Episcopal Church, he married Lucy Geiger Irvin, who survives. In addition to his wife, Dauer is survived by a daughter, Daisy Stackpole (Erik); a sister, Laurey Turner; and a brother, Scott Stackpole.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a crack seal project continues next week in Bradford County.
Sunday night, October 26, 2025, the contractor, Vestal Asphalt, will continue to crack seal Golden Mile (Route 6) in Wysox Township, Bradford County during overnight hours. Work is expected to take place from 9:00 PM Sunday night and finish at 6:00 AM, Monday October 27, 2025.
The Village of Fredonia announced today that the water conservation order issued last week for customers served by the Village of Fredonia water supply has been lifted.
Village officials confirmed that the reservoir has recovered to normal operating levels, allowing water use to return to standard conditions.
“The Village would like to thank all affected water customers for their cooperation and patience while the conservation order was in effect,” said Mayor Michael Ferguson. “Community support was instrumental in helping the reservoir recover quickly.” Residents may now resume normal water use.
For more information, please contact the Village of Fredonia at 716-679-2304 or the Chautauqua County Health Department at 716-753-4481.
Karen Irene Hulings Davidson, 75, of Ludlow, PA, formerly of Warren, PA, died on Thursday, October 23, 2025, in her home, after a courageous hard-fought battle with cancer.
She was born in Bradford on January 27, 1950, the daughter of the late Samuel and Geraldine Hawes Stein. Karen was a 1967 graduate of Bradford High School and received her bachelor’s degree in business from Houghton University. She worked for 25 years in the Human Resource Dept., at Warren General Hospital, and retired from Calvert-Pearson Insurance in 2022. In her earlier years, Karen taught Piyo classes in Warren and Sheffield. She enjoyed walking with her husband, Larry, cooking, baking, holidays, and most importantly, spending time with her loving family.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that preparations will begin next week for a roadway resurfacing and drainage improvement project Route 405 in Point Township, Northumberland County.
Between Monday, October 27, 2025, and Friday, October 31, 2025, the contractor will begin tree trimming between Eighth Street and Ferry Road. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained where work is being performed. Tree trimming will be performed between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised a bridge replacement project continues on Route 14 in Trout Run, Lycoming County.
Route 14 remains closed between the Route 15 north exit ramp (Exit 148) and Trout Run Mountain Road (Route 1002), while the contractor, Rylind Construction Company, Inc. continues construction of the bridge and realignment of Route 14.
This portion of Route 14 will remain closed through Tuesday, October 28. The following detours are in place.
Litter Pickup Next Week on Snake Road in Conyngham Township, Columbia County
Montoursville, PA – In an effort to improve our environment and clean up our local roadways, PennDOT maintenance crews will pick up litter next week along Snake Road (Route 3004) in Conyngham Township, Columbia County.
Crews will be working along Snake Road from the Northumberland County line to the intersection with Route 61 near Ashland. Litter cleanup will take place Monday, October 27, 2025, to Saturday, November 1, 2025, during daylight hours, weather permitting.
Most work will occur off the roadway with minimal impacts to traffic. Occasionally, motorists may encounter flaggers controlling traffic to allow equipment to enter the roadway.
Motorists are reminded to slow down, drive with caution, be alert for stopped or slow-moving vehicles, and watch for workers near the roadway.
Robert C. Tingley, Sr., 79, of Bradford, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at his home.
He was born on March 2, 1946 in Bradford; a son of the late Harold and Angeline Romano Tingley.
He was a 1964 graduate of the Bradford Area High School.
Bob was a longtime member of the St. Bernard Catholic Church where he was a member of the choir. He was a member of the Italian American Progressive Club and an avid bowler in his younger years. Over a thirty-eight year period he donated over 28 gallons of blood to the American Red Cross.
James F. GOTSHALL, 91, of Port Allegany, PA, passed Wednesday, October 22, 2025 in UPMC Williamsport. He was born November 21, 1933, in Buffalo, NY. On February 25, 1967, in Smethport, he married Kathryn M. Earle Olmstead, who survives.
A 1951 graduate of Port Allegany High School, he was employed by Ball-Foster Glass Container Co. in Port Allegany, retiring in 1999. Jim was a member of the First Church of God in Eldred and served as an officer of Glass, Molders, & Plastics International Union Local #54 for 33 years.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that Route 6 is closed in both directions between Red Rock Road and West Valley Road (Route 1025) due to a multi-vehicle crash in Standing Stone Township, Bradford County.
A detour is in place using Route 187 and Wyalusing New Albany Road (Route 2010). Route 6 is expected to be closed for several hours. Motorists should expect delays and drive with caution in the area.
St. Marys, Pa.: Illustrator Matt Higgins of Fox Township, Pa., is the visiting artist at the Ruffed Grouse Society’s (RGS) Upland Bird Hunt held at the Red Fern on Saturday, November 8, in St. Marys, Pa.
Matt has been illustrating for decades but only recently decided to become more business oriented with his work. Matt specializes in Pennsylvania wildlife and history. He has completed illustrations of pets, house portraits, historical scenes, and unique landscapes. Matt will be showcasing an original work of his choosing at the Grand Banquet on Saturday, 11/8. Members of the public can attend the Grand Banquet of the Upland Bird Hunt that Saturday by contacting jedhamberger@gmail.com.
Matt was selected as the winning artist for the 2024 PA Waterfowl Stamp with his illustration of a pair of breeding plumage hooded mergansers.
Every November, the northern region of Pennsylvania is the cornerstone of the Ruffed Grouse Society’s Upland Bird Hunt in the Pa Wilds. And every year the Ruffed Grouse Society invites a special, nationally or regionally recognized, artist to showcase the upland hunting life through their art form. Each artist is invited to the log cabin-theme Red Fern Conference Center in St. Marys, Elk County, to highlight their art during the “Meet the Artist” Grand Banquet on the Saturday of the Upland Bird Hunt. Hunters can actively interact with the visiting artist as they finish an art piece related to upland hunting. The completed art piece is then auctioned off that evening.
Matt can be contacted by email at mahiggins66@gmail.com, or check out his Facebook Page, Matt Higgins Art.
Note to reporters: Photo 1 – Matt Higgins 2024 PA Waterfowl Stamp.
Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 5–6 PM | Free & Open to All Ages!
Photo courtesy Barbara Moscato Brown Library
Thursday, October 23, 2025
EMPORIUM PA – Get ready for an hour of living history that’s as entertaining as it is enlightening! This Native American Heritage Month, the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library is thrilled to welcome Lancequiver Sequoyah White Eagle—a celebrated Native American storyteller, historian, and cultural educator—for an evening of tales, wisdom, and wonder.
Karen Irene Hulings Davidson, 75, of Ludlow, PA, formerly of Warren, PA, died on Thursday October 23, 2025, in her home. Family will receive friends on Monday October 27, 2025, from 10:00 to 12:00 in the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St. Warren, PA. Funeral services will follow in funeral home at 12:00 pm. A complete obituary will be published when its available.
