Helen L. West, 96, of Wellsboro, passed away, Friday, February 21, 2025, at Broad Acres. She was born on May 13, 1928, in Wellsboro, the daughter of the late Milton and Laura (Youmans) Peake. She married Walter H. West who preceded her in death in 1968.
The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation’s Community Fund grant application process is open, with grant applications due April 15.
The Community Fund makes possible two rounds of annual funding, one in May and one in November, for unrestricted grants intended to support nonprofit projects and initiatives that respond to the changing needs of the community.
Applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations or a government entity or school district.
M. Ellen Lenze, 86, of Titusville, FL and formerly of St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 in Titusville.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Laura E. LaBenne, 84, a resident of Pinecrest Manor, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Green Funeral Home.
Nancy G. Kilpatrick, 82, of Bradford, formerly of Centerville IA, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born August 10, 1942, in Centerville, IA, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Pearl (Parsons) Gragg. She was a 1960 graduate of Jefferson High School, Jefferson Iowa, and graduated with honors from The American Institute of Business in Des Moines.
Nancy formerly worked at Dr. Ritter’s office. She also worked at People’s Abstract and Title Company and retired from Alliant Energy as an Administrative Assistant.
Jane I. Hurd, nee Scott, 64, of Belmont, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Jones Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born December 8, 1960, in Cuba, the daughter of the late George E. and Leona (Kelly) Scott. On August 31, 2011, in Belmont, she married Louis Hurd, who predeceased her on August 9, 2014.
Jane “Green-eyed-lady”, was raised in Belmont, graduating from Belmont High School in 1979. She continued her education at Alfred State earning, first her Realtor certificate, and then returned to start her training for Occupational Therapy. She continued her therapy training with Jones Memorial Hospital, specializing in wound recovery. Outside of her career, she owned and operated “Granny’s Got It”, a craft store that allowed her to follow her creativity, passion for crafts, and decorating & catering large events. She was a woman of Christian faith and attended the United Methodist Church of Belmont. She was a proud member of the Belmont American Legion Post 808 Auxiliary. The family would like to extend special thanks to Jen Bliss for her care of Jane.
Roy M. “Mick” Lindell
Roy M. “Mick” Lindell, 90, of Russell, Pa, died on Thursday February 27, 2025, in Kinzua Healthcare and Rehab Center, surrounded by his children.
Mick was born in Warren, Pa, on June 8, 1934, the son of the late Paul J. and Helen Eckman Lindell. Roy was a Warren County resident his entire life. He worked as a Machinist for GTE Sylvania for over 40 years retiring from there in 1993. He then drove school van for Decker’s Transportation in Lander, driving HeadStart children, retiring in 2014. Mick was an avid woodcarver, enjoyed cutting and selling firewood, operating the family farm, and was considered the local Sheep Shearer of Russell and Lander areas. In his earlier years, Roy enjoyed traveling with his late wife, Janet. Mick was a member of the Viking’s of Jamestown, NY, and the Western New York Wood Carving Club. Roy was a great friend with all the local Amish Communities, especially his dear friend, Willie Petersheim and his family of Sugar Grove.
On September 18, 1954, in Frewsburg, New York, Roy married his love Janet, and they spent 64 loving years together before her passing on June 3, 2018.
Ginger Benninger, 82, of Ridgway, died on February 27, 2025, at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
We thank the staff at Elk Haven for the love and care.
Ginger is survived by her family who loves her and will miss her.
Funeral arrangements are private and under the direction of Krise Funeral Homes.
In 2024, more than $143,000 in scholarships were awarded to 63 local students across the five counties we serve: Bradford, Potter, Sullivan, and Tioga County in Pennsylvania, as well as Tioga County in New York. CFTT currently administers over 90 scholarship funds—and we’re growing.
Scholarships are available to high school seniors with plans to continue their post-secondary education by attending a four-year college or university, community college, or two-year trade or technical school. Because scholarship funds are established by individuals, families or organizations, each has specific criteria and requirements reflective of the donor’s standards and interests.
Scholarships play a vital role in supporting graduating seniors by providing them with the financial resources needed to pursue higher education and achieve their career goals. For many students, the cost of tuition, books, and living expenses can be a significant barrier, limiting their ability to attend college or vocational training programs. Scholarships help bridge this gap, making education more accessible and reducing the burden of student debt.
Beyond financial aid, scholarships also recognize and reward students for their hard work, dedication, and achievements, inspiring them to continue striving for excellence. By investing in the education of young people, scholarships strengthen the community, fostering a future workforce that is skilled, empowered, and equipped to give back.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Natural Dior LLC (USA) – February 25, 2025 – Natural Dior LLC, is voluntarily recalling the affected lots of Vitafer-L Gold Liquid, a dietary supplement with iron and vitamins, to the consumer level. The product has been found to contain undeclared tadalafil, an ingredient in FDA approved products for treatment of male erectile dysfunction in the family of drugs known as phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) inhibitors. Products containing tadalafil cannot be marketed as dietary supplements. Vitafer-L Gold Liquid is an unapproved new drugs for which safety and efficacy have not been established and, therefore, subject to recall.
Risk Statement: Consumption of products with undeclared tadalafil may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs (such as nitroglycerin) and may cause a significant drop in blood pressure that may be life threatening. People with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease often take nitrates. Among the adult male population, who are most likely to use this product, adult males who use nitrates for cardiac conditions are most at risk. To date, Natural Dior LLC has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford students will be on spring break March 1 through 9.
The university will close administrative offices on March 7 for a spring holiday.
Offices will reopen and classes will resume March 10.
Hanley Library will be closed March 1, 2, 7 and 8. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 3-7 and 6-10 p.m. March 9. Regular hours resume March 10 when the library reopens.
The Marilyn Horne Museum will be closed March 3 and 4. Regular hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
The Café in Marilyn Horne Hall will be open for regular hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Lester W. MILSTEAD, 89, of Genesee, PA, formerly of Coudersport, PA and Silver Spring, MD, died Sunday, February 23, 2025 in his home.
Born February 11, 1936, in Fairland, MD, he was the son of Earl E., Sr. and Mary Elberta Mills Milstead. On June 21, 1955, in Washington, D.C., he married Theresa “Terry” McGee, who survives. He attended Sherwood High School, Fairland, MD, and was employed by the U.S. Government Publishing Office in Washington, D.C. and then owned and operated V.I. Printing with his wife. Lester was an avid hunter which brought he and Terry to Potter County. Lester was a member of the First Baptist Church of Galeton and the National Turkey Federation.
In addition to his wife, Terry, he is survived by a brother, Charles Wesley (Priscilla) Milstead of Rehoboth, DE; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Richard Vernon Milstead, in 1995; a brother, Earl E. Milstead, Jr.; and a sister, Carolyn Rowles.
Friends may call at First Baptist Church of Galeton, 234 W. Main St., Galeton, PA 16922 on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 4:00 – 5:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 5:00 PM. Rev. Richard W. Tintle will officiate. Burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Galeton, 234 W. Main St., Galeton, PA 16922.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
The Farmers Market will be the first Saturday of each month until May, held in the Riley Gallery, next to the Crittenden, on Saturdays from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm (NEW HOURS). The next market will be this Saturday, March 1st. Here is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
[NOTICES:
* STARTING JANUARY 4TH, NEW WINTER MARKET HOURS ARE 11AM TO 2PM.
* Beginning in January the winter Farmers Market will be the first Saturday of each month until May. The Saturday dates are January 4, February 1, March 1, and April 5. In May, the market will again be on the square
* Market times have been established after many trial times over the years. If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly. They are willing to try to accommodate your request.
* If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-598-0649 netrabaker2@gmail.com]
WOOLEYLOT FARMS will be at the market with French fingerlings potatoes, white potatoes, and garlic. Cash is preferred but checks are acceptable.
MILL CREEK MARKET will be attending this week with a variety of sustainably grown mushrooms and hydroponic greens. ~nurturing people and the planet~ We offer fresh and dried selections as well as ‘At Home Mushroom Grow Kits’, mycology supplies, and free education. Accepting cash, check, and Venmo for in-person sales. Our farm is registered with the Department of Agriculture and the facility is inspected by the Bureau of Food Safety. Proud members of the PA Wilds Cooperative. For more information on our farm, products, and mission visit our online shops and social media. Find us at: www.papreferred.com. https://www.instagram.com/millcreekmarketpa. millcreekmarketpa.etsy.com
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Saturday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products that include soap bars, shampoo bars, lotions, lotion bars, bath bombs. We accept cash or card payments. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.
CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at tge market this Saturday with requested breads, sweets, jams and jellies. Please contact me any time for requests. netrabaker2@gmail.com Cell 814-598-0649 or text. Winter market times are 11 to 2. Hope to see you there.
JULIE BENNETT is planning to be there. I will have a variety of things. There will be crochet stuffies, dish cloths and scrubbies. We will have earrings. We also have some hand sewn items. If you are looking ahead to Easter and need something special for a basket, just ask. I will do special orders if I am able. We accept cash. Thank you!
President Jim Pennington, Jr., is proud to announce the key highlights of its 9th Annual, Statewide, Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap. “We thank all the predator hunters that entered this event and helped reduce an excess population of predators. Predator hunting is hard and it takes a special hunter to be successful,” said Jim. Predator hunter Josh Bizzak chimes in, “I thank all the private landowners that allowed predator hunting on their properties. It is greatly appreciated.”
Fifty-eight hunters harvested 25 coyotes and 21 foxes over the three weekends in five counties. Josh Bizzak was the fox wizard and harvested nine foxes total. Team “Big Dog” and the Dellaquilla Father/Son Team each harvested six coyotes.
The largest foxes at 12.4# were harvested by John Dellaquilla and Josh Bizzak. The largest female foxes at 10.0# were harvested by Zach Geyer and Paul Costanzo.
The largest coyote overall at 39.4# and the largest coyote for the first weekend was harvested by Team “Big Dog”. Bryan Uhl harvested a 35.0# coyote to win the second weekend. Heath Goodyear harvested the largest coyote the third weekend also at 35.0#. The largest female coyote weighed 36.2# and was harvested the first weekend by Jim Miller.
Additional information at the Facebook Page, Rolfe Beagle Club.
Erica S. Nupp “beloved daughter, sister, and mother”
Erica S. Nupp, 49, of Olean, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away with her loving family by her side on Sunday, February 23, 2025, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, after a battle with declining health.
Born on Friday, September 19, 1975 in Olean, she was a daughter of LeRoy W. Nupp, Sr. and Toni K. Constantine Gibbons Kostus.
Erica was a graduate of Olean High School. She had previously been employed at Cutco in Olean.
Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) issued the following statement regarding a meeting with UPMC officials about their plans to eliminate labor and delivery services at UPMC Cole. The meeting involved state officials; county commissioners from Potter, Cameron and McKean counties; and representatives of federal lawmakers, along with several UPMC officials.
“Despite the strong case we laid out for keeping labor and delivery services in here in Coudersport, and the deep concerns we shared about the risks to expectant mothers and their babies, UPMC will not reverse course on its decision.
“Their actions cause a significant maternity care desert with no labor and delivery services in multiple counties in our region. UPMC insists the reason for the decision is their inability to recruit an OB/Gyn physician to Coudersport, along with a shortage of labor and delivery Registered Nurses. UPMC is adamant this is not a financial decision; however, I question that premise because I have heard from area nurses that UPMC Cole pays some of the lowest rates in our region. We have so many exceptionally skilled and talented health care professionals in our region who should be compensated appropriately for their life-saving skills.
“I specifically raised concerns about the risk this action poses for our expectant mothers and babies with long travel times to another facility, transportation accessibility challenges and the burden placed on our already fragile EMS system. In response, we were told UPMC was committed to providing 24/7 ambulance transportation for inter facility transport of patients; personalized coordination of transportation services; and overnight accommodations for expectant mothers and family members, including fuel subsidies.
“Legislators have focused a great deal of resources on rural health care over the last several years but what has become clear to me is our supposedly not-for-profit huge health care companies are failing to live up to their commitment to providing affordable, accessible care in rural communities like ours. We deserve better and I will continue to fight for rural health care.”
On February 18th at approximately 8:45 p.m. a Search Warrant was conducted at 905 W. Henley St. by members of the Olean Police Department. This Search warrant was obtained by the Street Crimes Unit. Investigators located a safe in the residence and after gaining entry they found three handguns, approximately 15 ounces of Cocaine, approximately 1 ounce of Fentanyl, cash and some other drug related items. The resident, Janine Heitzinger was not present at the time of this Warrant. Charges are pending and this investigation is ongoing. The Street Crimes Unit was assisted by the Southern Tier regional drug task force.
This course is designed to help you harness the potential of Microsoft Teams, making remote collaboration smoother and more effective than ever. You will be able to streamline communication, boost productivity, and make the most of the tools at your disposal.
Learn all about the other virtual conferencing app and its benefits over using Zoom. Learn all the features you can use with Microsoft Teams including setting up Teams, creating a Team fileshare and linking with OneDrive, scheduling and managing meetings, screen-sharing, file-sharing, and setting audio and video settings. using the Chat feature, using the phone call feature where you can make ad-hoc one-on-one or conference calls, reactions (raise hand, etc.), embedding meetings within your Outlook calendar, recording sessions, changing views, add-on apps, and more.
This class, taught by Ron Keeney, Professor in the Computer Science Department at Alfred State College of Technology, is scheduled for Friday, March 28, 2025, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Education Council’s office at 5 Water Street, Coudersport. The cost is $65 per person. Register today! Visit www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call (814) 274-4877.
Driven
By
B.J. Knefley
Are you driven? Driven in the sense that you’re on a mission and nothing can deter you from accomplishing said mission?
As I drove over the mountain the other day, I was amazed at the cloud formation that awaited me. It was stunning and beautiful all at the same time. Sadly, I was too much of a hurry to stop and take a picture. What’s wrong with me? Why do I have to be so driven? When did I start being that way or have I always been that way?
Some will be able to relate. I tend to make it a game to beat the GPS time. I don’t like to stop for the bathroom unless I need gas and to buy food. My idea of visiting sights is to slow up as I’m driving by and maybe a quick picture without stopping. I’m almost obsessed with overcoming the car in front of me. Do you need more examples? Is it me or is it a guy thing? Was I born this way or was it developed over time? The answer to those questions and more are elusive and yet I ask anyway. You see, I don’t like to be driven. I like taking the time to look and explore and sometimes I’m good at it. But not always.
The Apostle Paul said in Colossians 3:15 “let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts”. I try to practice this, but it doesn’t come naturally. When you’re driven, peace isn’t there until all that is before you is completed. But is that really peace or is it only satisfaction in the moment until some other project or mission is identified and a new goal is perceived? What is peace anyway?
Peace defined is “freedom from disturbance”. It’s related to calmness, restfulness and quiet. It sounds simple enough so why is it so elusive? Why must it be tied to the end of a task and not before? Why can’t it be part and parcel to the task so that you have peace during the execution of the task? Is it all about competition and winning? The answers allude me, but I’m not giving up. I want the peace that Paul talks about, so I press on to accomplish that which is before me, peace. Think about it.
On February 28, 3:06 am Roulette Ambulance was dispatched to Hester Ave. For medical emergency
Thomas P. “Slats” Farley, 87, of St. Marys, unexpectedly joined his wife in Heaven on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Penn Highlands Elk.
He was born on February 14, 1938 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Paul and Helen Yeager Farley.
On January 28, 1961, he married the late Sandra E. Farley, who proceeded him in death just 5 days before him on February 21, 2025. After having been inseparable for more than 64 years, Tom’s devotion to Sandy was unending, and they are now together again.
Thomas was a graduate of Central High School and worked as an usher at The Harris Theatre. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving aboard the destroyer ship USS Ross. He worked in the machine shop at Stackpole in St. Marys (and later in Johnsonburg) as well as at GKN in Emporium until his retirement. Thomas served as a St. Marys City Councilman from 2002-2009 and was a member of the St. Marys Servicemen’s Burial Detail and The Singing Dutchmen.
Ann McAvoy
Ann M. Lucia McAvoy, 104, of Warren, PA., died peacefully, Monday evening, February 24, 2025, at the Rouse Home, Youngsville, PA., after a long life, surrounded by her loving family.
Ann was born September 16, 1920, in Warren, PA. She was the daughter of Peter and Mamie Scalise Lucia. She was a 1937 graduate of Warren High School and attended 8 years at St. Joseph School. She was a graduate of Ora Jean Beauty Academy in Erie, PA. and owned and operated her own beauty salon. In 1952 she moved to Sheffield, PA., where she resided for 50 years. She also was employed with New Process Company, working nights before she went to beauty school. She loved spending her birthday with her children at the casino. Ann loved to bowl most her life and she was an avid crocheter and knitter for her children and grandchildren. She loved to play cards. Ann was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church. Prior to Ann’s stay at the Rouse, she was a resident of the Watson Memorial Home.
Harold A. Lowe “beloved brother, uncle, and cousin”
Harold A. Lowe, 73, of Shinglehouse, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long illness.
Born on Sunday, February 24, 1952 in Coudersport, he was a son of LaVerne A. and Vera I. Lawton Lowe.
Harold was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School, Shinglehouse, Class of 1971.
