Betty Lou Stebbins, 88, of Upper Grimes Rd. Port Allegany, passed away Thursday (September 26, 2024) at her home with her daughter by her side.
She was born September 17, 1936 in Port Allegany, the daughter of the late Leslie and Marie (Cummings) Crowe.
She was a 1955 graduate of Port Allegany. While in high school she loved to go to the dances held at the local hall. She was a true Gator fan always in the stands cheering them on. After her children were grown, she would still follow the Gators in the local sports newspaper. After her children were all raised, she took some classes for cake decorating, flower arrangement, crafts, photography, computer, and sign language.
On January 28, 1956, in Port Allegany, she married her only true love Milton O. Stebbins. In 2016 they celebrated their 80th birthdays and their 60th Anniversary with their loving family and friends. Her husband passed away March 23, 2018 on their son Mark’s birthday, who had passed away in 1999.
Margery “Margie” M. Auman, 98, a resident of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of 310 George Street, St. Marys was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She ended her journey with us peacefully Monday, October 21, 2024 at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home.
She was born November 3, 1925 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Herbert and Mary Wolfel Dippold. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was the last surviving member of Central Catholic High School’s Class of 1943.
On June 16, 1951, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Margery married the late Robert P. Auman, who preceded her in death on March 27, 2012.
BLACK CAT PHOTOSHOOT – Saturday, Oct. 26, 11am-3pm at Tractor Supply in Mansfield! Suggested $2 donation gets you self-taken photos in front of a Halloween backdrop with props and adorable black kittens to hold and snuggle. Take the photos with your phone, or we’ll take them for you. All proceeds benefit local animals in need. Plus, kids get some goodies!
The authors of the book “Blaisdell Legacy” will share stories about the Blaisdell family’s many contributions to the community during a program at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, sponsored by the Friends of Hanley Library.
The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the Mukaiyama University Room in the Frame-Westerberg Commons at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
Presenters Ron Orris, executive director of the Blaisdell Foundation, Jack Gorton, Zippo historian, and Taylor Tarahteeff, writer, will talk about the impact that multiple generations of the family made in the community, the world and popular culture.
Before George Blaisdell invented the iconic Zippo lighter, his father and seven brothers built an industrial empire, which came to exemplify turn-of-the-century American ingenuity.
“Blaisdell Legacy,” traces the history of the Blaisdell name that has long been associated with industry and success and recounts the Blaisdell family’s determination throughout the years.
Donna J. Blose, 80, of Turtlepoint, passed away Thursday (October 17, 2024) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
She was born February 16, 1944 in Port Allegany, the daughter of Clare and Marie (Cummings) Crowe. In November of 1992, in Smethport, PA, she married John D. Blose.
She attended Port Allegany Schools and worked in quality control at Pittsburgh Corning Corporation, Port Allegany, retiring in 2000 after 26 years.
Wellsboro, Pa., October 21, 2024 – John Kunkel, D.O., is now seeing patients at UPMC Orthopaedic Care, 9 Water St., Wellsboro.
“Dr. Kunkel brings a wealth of expertise in treating sports injuries to UPMC Wellsboro, offering residents top-tier orthopaedic care close to home,” said Sean Henry, director, UPMC in North Central Pa. “His presence at this clinic will ensure athletes and patients alike receive personalized, high-quality treatment and rehabilitation.”
Dr. Kunkel is an orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon and sees patients in Williamsport in addition to Wellsboro. He completed his medical degree from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, ME. Dr. Kunkel also completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery with Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, and a fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine surgery with Houston Methodist Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Houston.
For more information about UPMC Sports Medicine services in northcentral Pa., go to UPMC.com/SportsMedNCPA.
This morning at 5am, the LFD was dispatched to a Road Hazard on RT. 15 MM 193, reported shed in roadway. 8-2 responded with 4 and arrived on scene to find a shed blocking all of the travel lane and half of the passing lane.
Tioga Volunteer Fire Department was redispatched to assist LFD with traffic.
LFD crews worked to move the shed to the shoulder where a tow service came to remove the shed. All units were back in quarters around 6:45am.
Patti L. Gougler, 66, of Shinglehouse, entered into rest on Monday, October 14, 2024, in Penn Highlands Dubois, after a long illness.
Born on Saturday, April 12, 1958 in Pottstown, she was a daughter of Clarence and Esther M. Favinger Gougler.Patti was a stay at home Mom, dedicating her life to raising her daughter, Amber.
On October 20, at 2:01 pm Westfield, Knoxville, and Harrison Fire Depts. were dispatched to a wildfire at 247 Brookfield Rd. Update 20 to 30 hay bales are involved with the fire moving towards the woods.
MSG: DISPATCHED: 10/20/24 13:57:37
FIREWI1 : WILD FIRE – 1ST ALARM
247 BROOKFIELD RD, Apt , BROOKFLD
Dept 6 dispatched to assist Crary Hose Fire company for a wild fire with hay bales involved in Brookfield Township. Dept 16(Sabinsville Fire) was attending a funeral for a member who passed. Our condolences to the friends and family and to our friends at Sabinsville Fire Dept. Dept 6 responded with Tanker 6-5, Patrol 6-4, and UTV. Engine 6-2 was standing by at dept 6. Dept 20(Harrison Valley Fire Dept) and dept 26(Sabinsville Ambulance) was on scene as well.
Please slow down when seeing emergency personnel at the seen of an emergency
On October 20, at 11:20 am Millerton and Big Elm were dispatched for a shed fire that ended up a controlled burn on Bear Creek Rd. in Wells Twp. Both Stations were recalled and ordered to hold in station
On October 20, at 10:25 am Galeton, Germania, and Westfield Fire Depts. were dispatched near 188 Germania St. for a fully involved structure fire. Wellsboro, Coudersport, Knoxville, and Clymer Fire Depts. were also dispatched for mutual aid. Coudersport was told to hold in quarters. Update the fire is out