Port Allegany Ambulance to Broad Street
At 3:46 PM on Friday, Port Allegany Ambulance has been called to Broad Street for a male fall victim.
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Donna M. Larkin, 72, of Turtlepoint, PA
Donna M. Larkin, 72, of Turtlepoint, PA passed away Thursday (November 17, 2022) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
She was born January 17, 1950 in Kane, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Pierce Parris. In 2012, in Smethport, PA, she married Carl G. Larkin, who survives.
Donna attended Smethport schools and was a housewife, tending to the needs of her family.
She enjoyed doing all kinds of puzzles, fishing, going out to eat, and spending time with her family.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by many nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents, Donna was preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters.
There will be no visitation or services at this time.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.
Louis R. “Puff” DeMonte, Sr., age 89, of Westfield, PA
Louis R. “Puff” DeMonte, Sr., age 89 of Westfield, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at his home with family by his side.
Born August 12, 1933 in Dagus Mines, PA, he was the son of the late Ernest and Alice (Betta) DeMonte.
Louie proudly served in the US Army from 1953 – 1955 and retired from Consolidated Gas Company.
He married Mary Johanna (Washkaw); sharing 66 years together and raising four children.
Louie was involved in many ventures; he drove truck for Westfield Township, helped with Jacobson’s maple syrup and at one time had a free range farm. He was an avid outdoorsman; enjoying hunting, fishing, golfing, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, cutting firewood and mowing his yard. In his younger days, he played baseball and was a wonderful catcher.
He is a member of the Knights of Columbus, River Valley Country Club and American Legion Post #978 in Weedville, PA.
Louie is survived by his wife, Jo Ann; children, Lisa Meachem, Louis and Katie DeMonte, Jr., Ernie and Maryjayne DeMonte and Joe and Deborah DeMonte; grandchildren, Dennis and Michelle Ackley, Tom Ackley, Danielle and Brendan McGaha, Brittney and Drew Cipolla, Emily, Jason, Melissa, Elizabeth, Halie, Kayla, Abigail, Angela, Joey and Desiree and Christian Hage; 11 great grandchildren; a brother, Beno DeMonte; sister, Elda Carpin and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Sylvia Cleaver.
Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St. Westfield on Tuesday, Nov. 22nd from 12:00 – 2:00 PM. A funeral service with Military Honors will be held immediately following at 2:00 PM with Pastor Ed Siddle officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Per family wishes, please send memorial donations in Louie’s honor to the Susquehanna Home Care and Hospice, 32-36 Central Ave., Wellsboro, PA 16901. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
Mary M. “Peggy” Pierce, 81, of 112 2nd Street, Bolivar, NY
Mary M. “Peggy” Pierce, 81, of 112 2nd Street, Bolivar, NY passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at home with her family at her side following a lengthy illness.
Mary was born on July 13, 1941 in Olean, she was the Daughter of William and Cornelia Palmer Kelley. Mary married John Pierce on February 2, 1964 in Olean, Mr. Pierce survives.
Mary was a graduate of the Olean High School, class of 1959. Mary was a cashier for many years at the Uni Mart, Bolivar and the Market Basket Grocery Store later the Food Land and Shop and Save Grocery Store in Bolivar.
Surviving in addition to her husband are six children, Robert Pierce, Bolivar, Luann Pierce, Bolivar, Arlene (Ken) Austin, Bolivar, Jenny Pierce, Richburg, Tina (Rob) Farrell, Bolivar and Tim (Stephanie) Pierce, Richburg; twelve grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother in infancy and one sister Mary Karen Landries.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022 in the Schaffner Funeral Home Inc., Bolivar at 11 A.M. Pastor David Cook of the Obi Community will officiat
Memorials may be made to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.
Schaffner Funeral Home
State Police Invites High School Teens to Take Advantage of Law Enforcement Education Opportunity
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Bureau of Training and Education announced expanded opportunities in law enforcement education for children between the ages of 15 and 18.
Applications are now being accepted for The Hill Impact Program, which has expanded to three locations in Pennsylvania. The 14-week program will run simultaneously at the PSP Academy in Hershey, the PSP Southwest Training Center in Greensburg, and the Kingston Armory in Kingston.
“We are thrilled this program has expanded into three geographic areas of the state,” said Major Joanne Reed, director of the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Training and Education. “Teenagers between the ages of 15 to 18 who are interested in pursuing a future career in law enforcement are encouraged to enroll in this educational opportunity as it will offer a unique experience showcasing the career of a state trooper.”
The program is free of charge and introduces teens considering a career in law enforcement to many different elements of training and education, including physical fitness and paramilitary disciplines. Participants gain an understanding of what it takes to be a state trooper while learning various elements of police work, such as the Pennsylvania crimes code, vehicle code, and rules of criminal procedure.
The program will begin at all three locations in January. Participants meet once a week for two-and-a-half hours in the evening and on four Saturdays to be determined for four hours. The deadline to register is Dec. 31, 2022, but interested teens should sign up quickly as class sizes are limited.
Teens with a serious interest in attending courses in Hershey should contact Trooper Clint Long at 717-497-4577 or ra-sprecruiter-acad@pa.gov. To sign up for the program in Greensburg, contact Trooper Abby Blazavich at 717-614-7971 or ra-sprecruiter-trp-a@pa.gov. To sign up for the program in Kingston, contact Master Trooper David Peters at 570-459-3900 ext. 269 or dapeters@pa.gov.
The Hill Impact Program launched in 2021 at the PSP Academy, commonly known as The Hill, which has served as the training grounds for thousands of PSP troopers since 1960.
PITT-BRADFORD CHRISTMAS SHOW SOLD OUT
BRADFORD, Pa. – Lightwire Theater’s performance of “A Very Electric Christmas” on Nov. 29 at the Bromeley Family Theater at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford is sold out.
However, Pitt-Bradford Arts has other holiday events planned that are suitable for all ages.
At noon Nov. 30, the university’s Vocal Arts Ensemble will perform at noon in the Harriett B. Wick Chapel.
In that same space at noon on Dec. 9, James Kealey will play an Advent and Christmas organ recital on the Sarah B. Dorn Organ.
At Marilyn Horne Hall in downtown Bradford, there will be an artisan marketplace from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 10 with carolers from the American Caroling Company performing from noon to 3 p.m.
Mansfield Dispatched to 2 Vehicle Crash
At 11:37 AM on Friday, Mansfield Fire & EMS have been dispatched to South Main Street for a 2 vehicle accident. Unknown if injuries.
Route 219 CLOSED FROM PETERS ROAD TO 1-90 DUE TO WEATHER
Road Closure: Rte 219 NB/SB is closed from Peters Rd to I-90 due to weather at 10am until further notice, Orchard Park, Erie Co.
For more information, visit 511NY
Duke Center Turkey Trot Thursday at 9 AM
We are accepting donations for the registration fee and gift basket donations will be accepted for raffles. Thank you!
METCO PRESENTS CHECK
Elk County- Rodney Brennen, Metco president and owner Don Fleming along with Metco employees Susie Hoffman, Ken Schatz, Sheryl Smith, Jim Wimer, Doug Taylor, Matt Liptak, Shari Wendel, and Wes Brennen presented a generous donation to the St. Marys Area United Way. Receiving the check on behalf of the St. Marys Area United Way is president Doug Gaffey, Don Fleming who also a St. Marys United Way board member, Doug Bauer, United Way payroll chairman, and Jason Gabler, United Way Corporate Campaign Chair. Metco is a powdered metal manufacturer located on 1241 Brusselles Street, St. Marys. Metco employs over 200 employees and has been operating since 1982.
Metco is one of the many companies who give corporate donations and support the United Way through a payroll program. Metco allows employees to have monthly deductions from their paychecks to benefit the St. Marys Area United Way. This year, United Way was awarded a grant to specifically support the payroll program efforts with local companies. Therefore, employees who contributed at Metco received a blanket as a token of an appreciation for their generosity.
Metco’s corporate donation of $2,000 will support the St. Marys Area United Way 2022 campaign. The United Way’s 2022 campaign goal is $170,000. Funding raised in 2022 will be available for eligible organizations to seek grant funding for 2023. In order to be eligible for funding from the St. Marys Area United Way, an agency must: have a current 501(c)(3) status, provide services to citizens living within the St. Marys Area School District, provide services to meet health and human welfare needs, and be registered with the PA State Bureau of Charitable Solicitation or be exempt from registration. The St. Marys Area United Way encourages any organization interested in seeking grant funding to inquire by calling 814.781.6000 to receive an application. The 2022 grant application deadline will be December 15, 2022, with grant awards announced in 2023.
As a result of the 2021 campaign, the St. Marys Area United Way provided grant awards to Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Boys & Girls Club of St. Marys, Boys Scouts-Bucktail Council, CAPSEA, Catholic Charities, City of St. Marys Parks and Recreation, Dickinson Center, Fox Township Sportsmen Youth Program, Girl Scouts of Western PA, Guardian Angel Center, Life & Independence for Today, St. Marys Area School District, St. Marys Interparish Rooted Youth Ministry, St. Marys Library and the Veteran’s Memorial-Eternal Flame located on the Diamond downtown St. Marys.
The St. Marys Area United Way has served the citizens of the City of St. Marys and surrounding counties since 1925. The St. Marys Area United Way relies on the contributions from companies and local individuals. Those donations support the financial needs of non-profit agencies that serve the health and human welfare needs of our community. If you would like to become one of these individual or corporate donors, please call 781.6000 or mail your check to the St. Marys Area United Way, 44 So. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Oswayo Valley Middle/High School Honor Roll Released
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA. Mr. Mark Schlosser, Principal, has announced that the following students, grades six through twelve, have been named to the Honor Roll for the first nine-week grading period at the Oswayo Valley Middle/High School. Students named to the High Honor Roll have maintained an average of 93% or above; while those on the Honor Roll have averaged 87% or above.
HIGH HONOR ROLL
GRADE 12: Alexandria Bechelli, Jadyn Brabham, Liberty Enty, Makenzie Good, Karielle Johnston, Trinity Lundy, Ella Malogrino, Sean McKean, Cheyenne Mehl, Lexie Stilson
GRADE 11: Nikolas Bonney, Olivia Cook, Hannah Cudzil, Madelynn Evingham, Maddison Gietler, Mallory Goodliff, Elexis Hagans, Alexis Kemp, Laci Miller-Geiger, Oai Linh Nguyen, Praylan Perkins, Lily Stedman, Holden Turek
GRADE 10: Charlotte Austin-Keech, Addison Bechelli, Abram Cook, Layken Enty, Lauren Hedges, Wyatt Johnston, Sophia Komenda, Chloe Metcalf, Madison Taylor, Rylee Thompson, Brooke Voorhees, Eva West, Danielle Williams
GRADE 9: Lucas Dickerson, Luke Karr, Trevor Miller, John Mix, Soi Sang Nguyen, Rachel Rathbun, Mia Shaffer, Wynter Turek
GRADE 8: Elizabeth Freeman, Aubrey Resig, Jenna Wylie
GRADE 7: Bowen Taylor, Reese Thompson
GRADE 6: Lane West
HONOR ROLL
GRADE 12: Chris Clarke, Nicholas Flamini, Avaree Kellert, Jillian Maurer, Allen Mertsock, John Wylie
GRADE 11: Savannah Carr, Brooke George, Naomi Mix
GRADE 10: Jadyn Fleischman, Landon Flurschutz, Shania Jobe, MaKenna Manning, Shayden Mesler, Kael Parrish, Aidan Resig, Phinyaphat Senanooch
GRADE 9: Braiden Bachand, Jude Colbey, KayLynn George, Dain Lyons, Patrick McMahon, Ridge Mesler, Kole Parrish, Lachlan Tabacheck
GRADE 8: Ella Bee, Travis Coriaty, Payton Danforth, Lillian Knowlton-Mesler, Britany Louser, Sage McCleaft, Dana Williams
GRADE 7: Evalyn Abdo, Colden Bryant, Amberdale Burks, Landon Enty, Olivia Fetzer, Makiah Jandrew, Triton Mascho, Michael Oharold, Porter Phillips, Ella Resig
GRADE 6: Kynslee Brindle, Richard Laing, Rachael Long, Olivia Metcalf, David Mundt, Alec Resig, Heidi Schimp, Camdyn Shaffer, Lyra West, Emily Wood
PA GEN ENERGY CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Union Twp Township
| PA GEN ENERGY CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Union Twp Township |
| Description: PA GEN ENERGY CO LLC reports drilling started on 11/18/2022 at site SUSQ Huckleberry Pad D 2822 in Union Twp township, Tioga county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-18 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
Causer to Offer Veterans Services at Local Offices
BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is again offering area veterans the opportunity to work with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they get the services and support they need.
Due to changes initiated by the American Legion, appointments in the Bradford and Kane offices will be conducted virtually via a tablet.
Appointments are required for meetings with the Legion representative, whether they are in person, by phone or by tablet. The schedule is as follows:
- Kane office: Wednesday, Nov. 30, and Wednesday, Dec. 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Kane office is located at 54 Fraley St., Suite 2. Please call 814-837-0880 to schedule an appointment.
- Coudersport office: Thursday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Coudersport office is located at 107 S. Main St. Please call 814-274-9769 to schedule an appointment.
- Bradford office: Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Bradford office is located at 78 Main St., first floor. Please call 814-362-4400 to schedule an appointment.
Assistance is available with issues such as compensation, education, pension, health care and death benefits. Veterans need not be a member of the American Legion to participate.
Think About It
Grave Clothes
By
Pastor B.J. Knefley
Many are familiar of the Bible story of Lazarus, the man that Jesus raised from the dead. The story can be found in John 11. Many, if not most, focus on the fact that Lazarus was dead and already placed in the tomb. In other words, he didn’t just die, he had been dead for a while and probably started to have an odor. When Jesus called his dead body out of the grave, he came out of the grave with the clothing that he had been wrapped in. Think about that for a moment.
Have you ever thought about what grave clothes might look like or smell like? The entire body was wrapped. Depending upon how long the person had been dead for would determine their condition. Remember, in the story of Lazarus it had been three days and the tomb had already been sealed. Undeterred, Jesus spoke to a dead body, and it came to life. But that’s not my point. I want to focus on the grave clothes. What happened to them? If you read the text, you’ll see that Jesus told the people to remove them. Not Lazarus, but the people, his family, and friends. Not sure about you, but I think that might be a dirty job. It sort of reminds me of changing the dressings on a wound. Yuck! That’s nasty, but they did it anyway.
So, what’s the point? I think that God is still in the business of creating a new life out of our old, but the grave clothes, the stuff that causes our life to stink, for that we need the help of others. That’s where community comes in. We need help with our anger, hurts, fears, damaged emotions, abuse, struggles and the list goes on. It’s the stink that’s left over from our old life that needs changing. Jesus shows us that it takes others to help us to be free. Perhaps that’s why some are still bound up in their old stuff. No one has come alongside them to help them unwrap their stinky grave garments. Think about it.
Potter County Artisan Co-op will have a Christmas Open House
The Potter County Artisan Co-op in Coudersport will be hosting a Christmas Open House Saturday November 26, 2022 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm during the Annual Christmas in a Small Town in Coudersport, PA. The center is decorated with a Christmas theme, and several artists have Christmas decorations for sale, which can be seen throughout the gallery. There will be a variety of affordable art, free coffee, hot chocolate and cookies, kids’ crafts, opportunity to meet some of the artists. Volunteers That Care will be selling raffle tickets.
The Potter County Artisan Co-op is a juried collective of local fine art and master craftsmanship. Available items include: maple syrup, honey, pickles and relishes, artisan cheese, knitted and crocheted hats, and quilted items natural soaps, and herbal teas The center has handmade pottery—from beer steins to coffee mugs. There’s also a variety of baskets, painted gourds, photographs, wildlife drawings, paintings, dream catchers, greeting cards, books and Eliot Ness Fest memorabilia including t-shirts. Each item is unique—none are the exact same and each has been individually crafted by local artisans. And, best of all, they are made locally. The Potter County Artisan Co-op is located at 227 North Main Street Coudersport, PA and is open 9:00am to 5:00 Monday –Saturday. For more information, call 814-274-8165; visit the center’s website www.pottercountyartisancenter.com or go to it’s Face Book page: https://www.facebook.com/pottercountyartisancenter/?ref=br_rs
Derrick City fire and Bradford ambulance were dispatched for a car in a ditch
On November 17, at 5:45 pm Derrick City fire and Bradford ambulance were dispatched to Derrick Rd. for a car in a ditch
James A. “Boo” Coder, Jr., 69, of 15 Lang Lane, Lewis Run, PA
James A. “Boo” Coder, Jr., 69, of 15 Lang Lane, Lewis Run, PA passed away Monday, November 14, 2022, at the UPMC Hamot Medical Center.
Born November 19, 1952, in Bradford, he was the son of the late James A. and Joanne (Cramer) Coder, Sr.
Boo was a graduate of Bradford Central Christian High School, class of 1971. He worked his way through the ranks as a Bradford City Fireman
and was appointed Chief on December 18, 2007 and he served as chief until January 31, 2011. After retiring as a Bradford City Firefighter,
he worked for Northern Industrial Insulation and the University of Pittsburgh of Bradford.
On September 2, 2006 on his parents back porch he married Carol (Kightlinger) Coder, who survives.
He excelled in sports in school, playing basketball and football. He was an avid sportsman,loved bowling, fishing, hunting, golf, and played
shortstop in the Bradford Men’s Softball League. He was a member of the Gleason Golf League and the Italian Club. He was a Bradford
Township Supervisor for many years and donated his time to help to stock fish in the area.
Surviving is his wife and longtime companion, Carol, one daughter, Krista Coder, four sisters, Sis Crappio, Annie Keller, Tessa Crosby,
and Kelly Gainey, one brother, John H. Coder, two grandchildren, 11 nieces and nephews, Buddy, Melissa, Katelyn, Garret, Jason, Jimmy,
Dalton, Kara, Brianna, Christian, and Aaron, and our loyal companion our cats, Daisy and Annie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Michael P. Coder, and one son, Casey Coder.
Family will receive friends on Sunday, November 20, 2022, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South
Avenue. Friends are also invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM Monday in St. Bernard Church, with Fr. Jim Gutting, as
celebrant. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Janet Elizabeth Viglione, 94, a resident of Ridgmont and formerly of 402 Benedict Street, St. Marys, PA
Janet Elizabeth Viglione, 94, a resident of Ridgmont and formerly of 402 Benedict Street, St. Marys, PA passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Ridgmont.
She was born October 2, 1928, in Kane, PA, daughter of the late Hilding and Ruth Sayers Anderson. She has been a resident of St. Marys since 1958 and lived in Ridgway since she was eight years old where she graduated from Ridgway High School in 1947.
On June 21, 1947, in St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Janet married her sweetheart, Paul Michael Viglione, who preceded her in death on March 15, 1999. They were blessed to celebrate their Golden Anniversary in 1997.
She is survived by her son, Alan M. Viglione (Jean) of Championsgate, FL; three grandchildren: Christine Burkey (Robert) of Holidaysburg, Joseph Viglione (Hazel) of State College, and Therese Viglione of Bellefonte; six great-grandchildren: Michael, Jordyn, and Nicholas Burkey and Samuel, Owen, and Gemma Viglione; four sisters: Loretta Herzing of St. Marys, Karen Nero (George) of St. Marys, Junette Weisner of St. Marys, and Lyn Scrubb (Leo) of Missouri; and a sister-in-law, Kay Viglione of Ridgway.
In addition to her husband and parents, Janet was preceded in death by her sisters: Bonnie Lynd and Shirley Fabino; her step-mother, June Anderson Smith; a niece, Diane Lynd; a nephew, Richard Lynd, Jr.; and brothers-in-law: Archie Fabino, Richard Lynd, Sr., John Herzing, and Jim Weisner.
She worked at Quality Components for forty-two years and was in business with her husband at Paul Viglione Beauty Salon for over thirty-five years. She has been a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church since 1958 and was a committed member of the Elk County community. She loved traveling and spending time with all her family including her McDonald’s Family.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 10:30 AM, with the Rev. Thomas More Sikora, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Per Janet’s request, there will be no visitation.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 325 Church Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 or to the Penn Highlands Community Nurses Memorial Fund, 757 Johnsonburg Road, Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
