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David T. “Tim” Petrazio, Sr., 76, of Emporium, PA
David T. “Tim” Petrazio, Sr., 76, of Emporium, PA passed away at Penn Highlands Elk, St. Marys, PA on Saturday evening (April 5, 2025). He was born November 15, 1948 in Williamsport, PA a son of the late Fred and Roxanne Holmes Petrazio. On July 1, 1972 in Emporium he married Arlene Losey, who survives.
Tim graduated from Cameron County High School and from Williamsport Area Community College as an electrician. He served with the US Army during Vietnam.
ATTEND AN AWE-INSPIRING MAGIC SHOW NEXT FRIDAY, APRIL 11 OR SATURDAY, APRIL 12
Awe-inspiring close-up magic coupled with laughter and surprise defines the show that will be performed by two of the world’s greatest magicians in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
PLANT A PETUNIA TO GROW AT HOME WITH TIPS BY YOLIE CANALES AT THE FREE GOLDEN AFTERNOONS PROGRAM TUESDAY, APRIL 8th
During the free Golden Afternoons program at 1 p.m. next Tuesday, April 8 in the Deane Center lobby at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro, the men and women attending will each plant one petunia plug in a 4.5-inch square black plastic flower pot to take home.
Anyone who is 55 years of age or older is welcome to participate. Free refreshments will be provided, including cookies and coffee or tea.
Different varieties of petunias to plant have been donated by Leister Sunny Acres on Route 287 in Delmar Township, near Wellsboro. They include: Danziger Capella™ Pink Lace, Burgundy and Mulberry, fast-growing, sun loving petunias that produce large showy flowers on top of green foliage, that blooms throughout the season and is perfect for pots and hanging baskets; Dummen Summer Surprise – Hot Pink, early-flowering hot pink blossoms, height: 8-12 inches, spread: 18-24 inches, grows up and out, creating a waterfall or ripple effect depending on basket or garden application; Syngenta Dekko™ Maxx™ – Pink, this exciting new launch received a prestigious All-America Selections (AAS) Regional Award. Its vibrant pink, non-fading flowers held up extremely well to heavy rains and inclement weather and its smaller flower size and low spreading habit deliver outstanding durability, high impact color and coverage for landscape use. It grows to 24-36” wide and 8-12” high; Proven Winners – Supertunia Vista® colors: Snowdrift™ features stunning, pure white flowers that bloom from spring to frost, and Bubblegum™ flaunts bubblegum pink petals adorned with soft ruffles and striking hot pink veining. Supertunia Vista® petunias are very vigorous, with mounding habits that can reach up to 2 feet in height in the landscape and will trail over the edges of baskets and containers up to 4 feet by the end of the season. They are disease-resistant and self-cleaning, making it easy to care for them; Proven Winners – Supertunia® Picasso In Purple™ has bicolor purple flowers with mint green edges, is a strong grower and blooms all season without deadheading, Hoopla® Vivid Orchid™ has purple flowers with a bright white edge and are produced abundantly on well-branched plants from spring into fall without deadheading and Bordeaux™ has light purple and dark purple two-toned petals and is perfect for hanging baskets, window boxes, combination planters and even the front of the landscape border.
Yolie Canales of Wellsboro is donating 4.5-inch deep square black plastic flower pots and preparing them in advance with moisturized soil and fertilizer in which Golden Afternoons participants will each plant a petunia plug to grow at home. For 15 years, Canales and her husband ran Tioga Nursery, growing plants and flowers as a business in greenhouses on their property in Charleston Township on Route 6, just outside of Wellsboro.
Canales will talk about how much to water and fertilize a petunia plug as it grows along with other gardening tips, such as when to replant the flowers in an outdoor pot or hanging basket.
For more information about this Golden Afternoons program call the Deane Center at 570-724-6220.
JOHNNY FOLSOM 4 TO PERFORM JOHNNY CASH HITS AT THE DEANE CENTER NEXT THURSDAY, APRIL 10
Whether you’re a lifelong Johnny Cash fan or new to his music, Johnny Folsom 4 offers an unforgettable experience that pays tribute to one of country music’s most influential figures.
Next Thursday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m., the Johnny Folsom 4, a high-energy tribute band dedicated to honoring the legendary Johnny Cash, will perform the Man in Black’s greatest hits in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
PennDOT – District 3 News
Embankment Stabilization Project Continues on Route 44 in Lycoming County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a two-year embankment stabilization project continues on Route 44 between Route 973 and Waterville in Cummings and Watson townships, Lycoming County.
The week of Monday, April 7, 2025
North of the Ramsey Run
Hattie “Lou” MOORE-SLOUGH, 90, of Wellsville, NY
Hattie “Lou” MOORE-SLOUGH, 90, of Wellsville, NY, died Saturday, April 5, 2025 in Highland Hospital, Rochester. Born March 21, 1935, in Hickox, PA, she was the daughter of Robert Charles and Edna Mae Higgins Dunbar.
McKean County Republican Spring Dinner Planned for April 17
BRADFORD – The McKean County Republican Committee will hold its Annual Spring Dinner on Thursday, April 17, at the Pennhills Club in Bradford.
The event will feature keynote speaker PA State Republican Committee Chairman Senator Greg Rothman along with statewide judges.
The event begins with a social hour at 5 p.m., followed by the program at 6 p.m. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. Cost is $50 per person with table sponsorships available.
RSVP by contacting Ashley Hatch at 814-596-7243 or ashley@hatchmedicare.com.
Additional information available at www.mckeancountygop.org
Allen T. “Butzie” Klaiber, 91, of 602 Virginia Road, St. Marys
Allen T. “Butzie” Klaiber, 91, of 602 Virginia Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at his residence.
He was born May 8, 1933 in St. Marys, son of the late Raymond and Ruth Hannibal Klaiber. Allen was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1951, and retired from Windfall Products in 1995. He was proud of his service to the country. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Germany during the Korean Conflict.
On October 26, 1957, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, he married the late Jane D. Wiesner, who preceded him in death on August 28, 2022.
Richard W. Schutz, Sr., 82, of 428 N. St. Marys Street, St. Marys
Richard W. Schutz, Sr., 82, of 428 N. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, passed away with his family by his side Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital.
He was born February 3, 1943 in St. Marys, son of the late Bernard and Rita Smith Schutz. He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1961, and a retired employee at Keystone Powdered Metal, where he worked since graduating from high school and retiring in 2005.
Penn College Baseball Team in UE Lead
Eight games into the United East Conference baseball season, the Pennsylvania College of Technology Wildcats hold first place with a 7-1 record.
Baseball
At Wilson College in UE action on Saturday, Penn College swept Wilson College 8-1 and 6-5 to even the teams’ lifetime series at 2-2. In the opener, Brandon Shane of Boyertown and John Croasdale of Milford, New Jersey, both had two hits — Shane had a double and a triple — and drove in two runs, as Griffin Vollman of Williamsport got his third mound win. In the nightcap, Shane and Croasdale again both plated two runs, with Croasdale’s two-run single in the ninth providing the winning margin. Dillon Gallagher of Stockton, New Jersey, got the win in relief.
Penn State Extension Upcoming Workshop Offerings
COUDERSPORT, Pa. – The following upcoming educational workshops and webinars are happening this April 2025 in Potter County offered by Penn State Extension:
- Don’t miss registration for the 2025 Northwinds 4-H Camp held June 12-14 at Camp Penuel East in Eldred, PA open to all Potter County youth ages 8 to 13. Accepting signups in April. For more information reach out to Spencer at 814-274-8540 or sqg5901@psu.edu.
Christine A. Allison, 66, of New Castle, Formerly of Port Allegany
Christine A. Allison, 66, of New Castle passed away the morning of March 22, 2025 at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh.
Christine was born in Port Allegany, PA to Fred Cornell and the late Nancy McGee Cornell on November 28, 1958.
Christine married her beloved husband, Lawrence Allison, Sr. on August 15, 1987. He survives at home.
Walker’s Wine Juice LLC Recalls Product Due to Possible Health Risk
Walker’s Wine Juice LLC of Forestville, NY is recalling its pumpkin juice because it may be contaminated with Botulism. Botulism is a potentially fatal form of food poisoning and can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension, and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.
Product was distributed via Walker’s Wine Juice retail store in NY. The juice was also distributed directly by Walker’s to a limited number of commercial wineries in the following states: IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MI, MN, NJ, NY, OH, PA, WI.
Products can be identified as follows:
- 2.5-gallon bag in box and 5-gallon hot pack are labeled “pumpkin”; All lots are subject to the recall
- 30-, 60-, and 275-gallon bulk containers are tagged “pumpkin”; All lots are subject to the recall
No illnesses have been reported to date.
Frank B. Cole of Route 417, Olean
July 8, 1983 — March 27, 2025
Olean- Frank B. Cole “Loving Father, Grandfather & Brother”
Frank B. Cole of Route 417, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
Frank was born on July 8, 1983, in Olean and was the son of John Frank and Marlene Ann Pierce Cole Sr.
Frank graduated from Olean High School. He enjoyed fishing, walking around town, and playing computer games. Frank also loved his cat, Little Frankie Jr.
Unlock Your Team’s Potential with This Microsoft Teams Course!
This course is designed to help you harness the potential of Microsoft Teams, making remote collaboration smoother and more effective than ever. You can streamline communication, boost productivity, and maximize the tools at your disposal.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO MEET IN HARRISBURG
The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners will meet April 11 and 12 at the agency’s Harrisburg headquarters.
The meeting on Friday, April 11 begins at 1 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is for the board to hear reports from staff. Public comment will not be accepted at this meeting.
Public comment – limited to five minutes – will be accepted at the Saturday, April 12 meeting on a first-to-register, first-to-speak basis. Registration begins when the doors to the Harrisburg headquarters open at 7:45 a.m. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. PowerPoint presentations are not permitted during public comment.
Johnsonville, LLC, Recalls Cheddar Bratwurst Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Johnsonville, LLC, Recalls Cheddar Bratwurst Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Johnsonville, LLC, a Momence, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 22,672 pounds of cheddar bratwurst product that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically hard plastic.
Jay Anderson of Warren, Pa.
Jay Anderson of Warren, Pa. peacefully entered heaven, on April 3, 2025, after a life richly lived as a dedicated husband, father, and son.
Jay lived a great life full of fun, adventure, and a great sense of humor. Jay is loved by many friends and family, and although he had a short time on this earth, he is now our angel looking down on us. As an avid outdoorsman he accomplished many successful hunting and fishing excursions and taught the children his favorite trades. Jay was profoundly proud of his children’s personalities and accomplishments. He also enjoyed going to the beach, walking in the woods, riding his bike, and listening to music. He went by multiple nicknames such as “JJ”, “Jay Bird”, “Juicy Jay”, “Jayman”, and “Skinner”.
Timothy E. Patterson, Sr., 77, of 865 Bolivar Drive, Bradford
Timothy E. Patterson, Sr., 77, of 865 Bolivar Drive, Bradford, passed away, Friday, April 4, 2025, surrounded by family.
Born on May 3, 1947 in Bradford, he was a son of the late Arthur J. and Phyllis (Jacoby) Patterson.
He was a 1966 graduate from Bradford Area High School.