AUSTIN, PA—Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation for Dennis Jay Furman, 63, of Austin, from 10am to 11am on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Gospel Tabernacle, Coudersport, where a celebration of life will follow at 11am with Pastor John Minor, officiating.Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors at the church on Saturday.For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
Darlene E. MacDonald, 78, formerly of 65 Patterson Lane, Bradford, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at The Bradford Pavilion.
The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, April 4, 2025, from 9am to 10am at St. Bernard Church in Bradford. Funeral services will be held immediately following at 10am, with Fr. Ed Walk, as Celebrant officiating. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to The McKean County SPCA or a charity of the donors choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Dr. Anita J. Herbert, 87, of Bradford, passed away, Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Friends will be received on Saturday April 5, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am in the library at the First Presbyterian Church, followed by funeral services in the Sanctuary at 11:00. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park Cemetery.
Alice Mae Sayers, 97, of Bradford, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:45 am at the Evans Memorial United Methodist Church, 1447 South Avenue, Lewis Run, immediately followed by a Celebration of Life service at 12pm. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery in Frogtown.
David J. “Bimp” Malone, 81, of Warren, PA, died early Sunday morning March 30, 2025, at the Warren Manor after a brief illness.
Bimp was born in Warren, PA on December 18, 1943, the son of the late Wallace B. and Dora Troutman Malone. He attended Warren Area High School and graduated in 1962.
George D. Coppersmith, 94, of Emporium, PA formerly of East Allegany Ave. passed away at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA on Saturday evening (March 29, 2025).
He was born June 10, 1930 in St. Marys, PA a son of the late L. Neil and Ophelia Dodson Coppersmith. On May 1, 1949 at the First United Methodist Church he married Wilda Ober Coppersmith, who survives. They spent over 75 wonderful years together.
Grace M. Yentzer, 97, of Port Allegany, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Bradford, PA – The Pavilion, at Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC), a Kaleida Health facility, is excited to announce an open house hiring event on Thursday, April 3, 2025. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event is a great opportunity for job seekers to explore careers in health care and join a dedicated team committed to the community.
The Pavilion is currently hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) as well as enroll interested participants in the Nursing Assistant Training Program (NATP). New competitive sign-on bonuses are being offered for new hires, which include: $5,000 for full-time and $2,500 for part-time CNA positions as well as $7,500 for full-time and $3,750 for part-time new hire LPNs. The Pavilion also offers competitive shift differential rates including 8% for evenings and 14% for nights.
For those interested in starting their healthcare career, The Pavilion offers a paid three-week nursing assistant training program with rolling admissions. This program, that has a 100% graduation rate, provides paid state testing and requires no prior experience to apply. Graduates of the program receive assistance with job placement upon successful completion and be eligible for the sign-on bonuses; $5,000 for full-time and $2,500 for part-time positions.
“We are thrilled to welcome new team members into our Pavilion family,” said Jason Shaffer, administrator, The Pavilion. “This hiring event is not just about filling positions—it’s about helping people start fulfilling careers in healthcare. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, we offer great opportunities, training and support to help you succeed.”
Interested applicants can attend the event to apply for open CNA and LPN positions or enroll in the NATP. Interviews will be conducted during the event and job offers made that same day.
For more information about the event call (814) 362-8572, or apply online at www.brmc-ogh.org/careers. Visit The Pavilion on Facebook by liking or following “The Pavilion at BRMC” for updates.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of lane restriction on Interstate 80 westbound between mile markers 205 and 207 in Union County, due to cargo recovery and removal of a tractor trailer from the median following a crash that occurred last evening.
Motorists can expect the left (passing) lane to be restricted. Currently there are no delays, and the lane restriction is expected to be lifted later this afternoon.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, and drive with caution in the area.
Mary E. Francis, 90, of 8 Stone Street, Cuba, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025 at Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing, Wellsville, after a lengthy illness.
Born on May 4, 1934, in Cuba, she was a daughter of Dean and Ruth (White) Young.
She was a graduate of Cuba Central School. She then served in the United States Air Force from September 28, 1953 until February 17, 1955.
12:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M –Eagle Watch – Bald Eagle nesting season is upon us! Please join a park naturalist at the Wildlife Viewing Area Gazebo for a view of the park’s active Eagle nest. Stop by anytime, repeat visitors welcome.
Meets at: The Wildlife Viewing Area
Saturday, April 5th, 2025
7:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M –Talking ‘Bout Trout – After you hit the fishing hole for opening day, head to Sinnemahoning State Park to “catch” this educational program focused on the trout and salmonids of Pennsylvania.
Cargill Kitchen Solutions, a Lake Odessa, Michigan establishment, is recalling approximately 212,268 pounds of liquid egg products that may contain a cleaning solution with sodium hypochlorite, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
