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The Potter-Tioga Maple weekend is celebrating their 21st year of hosting the art of maple syrup creation. There are 17 participating farms and educational experiences throughout the two counties on March 15 and 16 from 10 AM - 4 PM. Photo by Andy Lychalk, Jr.
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Paul W. Price, (66), of Hammond, New York passed away to glory on December 17, 2024.
Paul was born to Wayne and Elma (Molyneaux) Price on November 1, 1958, in Endicott, NY. Paul was formerly married to Tammy Ostrander Kaufman; where they shared and raised 3 children in Roulette, Pennsylvania. Paul was a self-employed contractor for over 30 years mainly working in Roulette and the surrounding areas. In 2019, he moved to Black Lake in Hammond, NY where he spent his days gardening, boating, and hosting others at his beautiful lakeview Airbnb.
Paul had many titles throughout his life, from contractor to caterer, but his favorite role was being a dad and grampy. He loved nothing more than spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was always there to support, teach, love, and cook for them. While Paul left us far too soon, the impact he had on his family and community will be felt for years to come. His mission was to serve others in any way possible.
Paul’s loving spirit is carried on by his three children Joshua Price, Benjamin Price, and Morgan (Fredo) Narcius; grandchildren, Kody, Liliana, Owen, and Jase; and siblings, Judy (David) Gittens, Mary (Randy) Morgan, Leah (Gary) Mix, Pamela Price, Linda Benninger, Philip (Marsha) Price. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister Margaret.
To know Paul was to love Paul.
To celebrate Paul’s memory, a service will be held at Union Center United Methodist Church, 128 Maple Drive, Endicott, NY 13760, on Saturday, January 11th, 2025, at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to New Testament Church, 7 Laboda Lane, Ogdensburg, NY 13669.
“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35
Arrangements have been entrusted to Cleveland Funeral Home, Inc., Watertown. Online condolences can be made at www.clevelandfhinc.com.
On January 8, at 6:42 am Coudersport Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to 1004 Rt. 49 for a a motor vehicle accident a vehicle over an embankment with possible injuries and unknown entrapment
June Aurelia King Buckler of Cary, North Carolina, formerly of Coudersport, PA, died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 89 on Saturday, January 4, 2025 after a three-year battle with congestive heart failure.
June was born on June 21, 1935, in Sante Fe, New Mexico to George and Marjorie King. She was the oldest of three children. Right after June graduated high school, the King family moved to Miami, Florida. June attended nursing school in Florida and earned a nursing diploma. Her diploma required a practicum, which June completed in a mental health hospital while living with her aunt in Baltimore, Maryland. While living in Baltimore, June met her husband, the late John H. Buckler at church one Sunday morning. John was just home from serving in Korea in the U.S. Marines. His parents and June’s aunt attended the same church, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, in Baltimore. Upon completion of her practicum, June moved back to Miami to complete her nursing degree. She and John maintained a long distance relationship by daily writing letters to one another and became engaged during that time.
On May 12, 1957, June married John Henry Buckler, Jr. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Baltimore, and they lived in Baltimore for the first nine years of their marriage. John completed an apprenticeship for stone masonry and was a bricklayer and stone mason for various construction companies in the Baltimore area. While in Baltimore, they had three children: John Daniel Buckler (Tammy), June Diane Buckler Breznik, and James David Buckler (Annette).
Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) took the oath of office today to continue his service to the people of Tioga County in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.
“I am blessed by the opportunity to serve as a voice for our communities and our Commonwealth as we work to address the issues of today in order to build a better future for our children,” Owlett said.
Among Owlett’s top legislative priorities is enacting policies to ensure the proper maintenance of creeks and streams to stop extreme flooding disasters like the one brought on by Tropical Storm Debby in August last year.
“Flooding is a threat to lives and livelihoods across the district and the state,” Owlett said. “We need to empower property owners and local government officials to do what they need to do to keep stream channels clear.”
Photos provided Attendees at the free Golden Afternoons program this coming Tuesday will meet Ed Szymanik (left), dressed as Prohibition agent Mike Malone and Stephen Green (right), founder, president and CEO of the Eliot Ness Museum in Coudersport, a 501c3 non-profit organization.
At 1 p.m. this coming Tuesday, January 14, Stephen Green, the founder, president and chief executive officer of the Eliot Ness Museum at 201 North Main Street in Coudersport, will present a free Golden Afternoons program about Ness in the lobby at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
This free one-hour program is for anyone 55 years of age or older. Light refreshments will be provided free.
The program will open with a 10-minute showing of two, short, high-impact videos about Ness followed by Green sharing stories about the lawman and photo opportunities for those attending with Ed Szymanik dressed as Mike Malone who helped Ness take down Al Capone. Szymanik, carrying a shoulder-holstered Colt .45 and a real deal “Tommy Gun” on his hip, both unloaded and disabled, will be ready to handcuff any ne’er do well.
The Eliot Ness Museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of this famed lawman known for his role in bringing down Al Capone during Prohibition with information about the Roaring Twenties and Ness’s connection to the Coudersport area.
Ness joined the U.S. Treasury Department in 1926, working with the Bureau of Prohibition in Chicago.
There will be a Supervisor seat up for election this year. Interested candidates will have to get a petition from the County Elections office and collect 10 signatures of registered voters in whichever party they are running. Requirements are that you are at least 18 years old, a registered voter, and have lived in the Township for at least 1 year.
Darlene A. (Morelli) Nappe, 73, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025 at her home in St. Marys with her husband Mike by her side. Darlene was born on March 23, 1951, the daughter of the late Gino and Angie (Trombetta) Morelli. She was a 1969 graduate of St. Marys Area High School. After graduation, Darlene worked at Pure Carbon. On July 3, 1971, she married Michael Nappe in St. Marys, who survives. She and Mike moved to Norfolk, Va. until Mike was discharged from the Navy. After returning to St. Marys, Darlene worked at Fisher’s Big Wheel, was an aide at the St. Marys Middle School, and coached junior high cheerleading.
Darlene was an avid reader, loved to sew and craft, and loved to hike and bike with Mike. Darlene was also an awesome cook. Learning from her mom, Angie, Darlene was generous and caring, and was always there to help friends and family in need, especially if it involved cooking, decorating, sewing, or crafts.
Baby Adeline held by her parents, Tod and Hannah Chaffee.
Olean General Hospital (OGH), a Kaleida Health facility, welcomed the first baby of 2025 in the maternity and delivery department. Adeline Ann Chaffee was born at OGH on Friday, January 3 at 3:38 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. and 10.7 oz.
Baby Adeline was welcomed by her parents, Tod and Hannah Chaffee of Bradford, PA, where she will be brought home to her older siblings, Kai and Silas. Congratulations to the Chaffee family!
Kama Margaret Smith Cleveland, age 87, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024, surrounded by her four daughters in Melbourne, Florida.
Born on December 2, 1937, Kama dedicated much of her life to education of others and nurturing her family. She was a respected Home Economics teacher at Smethport Area Jr Sr High School until her retirement in 2002.
Kama is survived by her daughters Beth Cleveland, Carol Cleveland, Amy (John) Hellman, and Sara (Derek) Nolek; her sister Leah Diane Kerchinski; and grandchildren Chris, Lee and Megan Colley, Devin and Nicole Hellman, and Genevieve and Ian Nolek.
Elk County– Karin Stong, Toni Harlan, Jesse DeWald, and Casey Cousins from Hamlin Bank and Trust Company presented a generous donation to the St. Marys Area United Way. Founded in 1863, Hamlin Bank is a state-chartered commercial bank that provides a wide range of financial and trust services. The bank’s new location is situated on Brusselles Street in downtown St. Marys, PA.
Accepting the donation on behalf of the St. Marys Area United Way were Jim Ryan, President; Doug Bauer, Vice President; and Doug Gaffey, Corporate Campaign Chair, who stood alongside Jesse DeWald to hold the check.
Hamlin Bank’s contribution, along with other generous donations from local businesses and individuals, played a crucial role in helping the St. Marys Area United Way reach its fundraising goal for the 2024 campaign. The St. Marys Area United Way relies heavily on the support of the community to fund local nonprofit organizations that address the health and human welfare needs of the region.
The United Way’s agency reviews will take place on January 16th and 17th, and the United Way board will convene on January 30th to make recommendations and approve grant awards. All grant award recipients will be notified the first week of February.
