Pauline A. “Pam” LAMPMAN, 79, of Ulysses, PA, died Monday, January 16, 2023 in Lakeview Senior Care, Smethport. Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Snowden Leroy Goff “Celebration of Life slated”
Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life for Mr. Snowden Leroy Goff, 59, a lifelong resident of Emporium, from 2pm to 4pm on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the Emporium Alliance Church, 1284 Sizerville Road, Emporium.
Leroy passed away on December 10, 2022.
Leroy’s family entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
John W. Wells, II, age 80 of DuBois, PA died Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Christ the King Manor.
Born on March 23, 1942 in Coudersport, PA, he was the son of the late Honorable Walter P. Wells and Anne E. Mulligan Wells.
John was a graduate of Coudersport High School and Canisus College in Buffalo, NY.
On April 9, 1994 he married Donna (O’Neill) Wells. She survives.
John was a veteran of the United States Army.
He had been employed by the Marine Midland Bank in Buffalo, NY and retired from the Internal Revenue Service after many years of service.
John was a member of the Episcopal Church of Our Savior and was a member of the DuBois Shrine Club. He was a 58 year member of the Eulalia Lodge #342 Free and Accepted Masons where he had served as Past Worshipful Master. He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and was a Past Commander in Chief and Secretary of the Valley of Coudersport. In 2000, John was awarded the Illustrious 33rd Degree and in2018 he received the Meritorious Service award from the Coudersport Consistory.
John is survived by one brother; Christopher Wells & his wife Denise of Cleveland, OH, one sister; Tricia Kapteina & her husband Al of Louisville, KY, two nephews; Walter, II and Ryan, seven nieces; Sarah, Rachel, Allison, Stefanie, Amanda, Rebecca, and Addison, a great nephew, Thomas, a great niece, Esme, two sisters in law (Mitzi Kear & her husband Dale, and Wendy Componation & her husband Bryan, both of DuBois, PA, and a brother-in-law; Bradley Sperling and his wife Eva of Frisco, TX.
John was preceded in death by his sister, Rosemary Wells.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.
A masonic service will be held on Thursday afternoon at 1:45 p.m. from the funeral home.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 11 a.m. from the Episcopal Church of Our Savior with Fr. Tim Kroh officiating.
Burial will follow in Morningside Cemetery
Memorial donations may be made to The Masonic Children’s Home, 1 Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022, and/or Christ the King Manor, 1100 West Long Ave, DuBois, PA 15801, and/or Shriners Children’s Hospital, 1645 W. 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505.
Online condolences can be sent to www.baronickfuneralhome.com
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will hold its quarterly business meeting on Monday, January 23, 2023, beginning at 1:45 p.m. at its Harrisburg headquarters, located at 1601 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. The meeting is open to the public.
The complete schedule and agenda for this meeting and information on how to provide public comment is available on the PFBC website (Fishandboat.com).
This meeting may be viewed remotely by joining the webinar from your internet browser using this link: https://pfbc.webex.com/pfbc/j.php?MTID=m9fa09dd4fd94947c1e3c0f2d2542e4a8
If prompted, enter the webinar access number code: 2632 453 1532
Password: public (782542 from phones)
Daniel S. Burdick age 51 of Albion, NY formally of Port Allegany, PA passed away on Jan. 12,2023 at the Cleveland Clinic with family by his side. He was born Aug. 19, 1971, in Port Allegany PA. He was the son of the late Karl Burdick.
Dan is survived by his mother, Muriel Buongiorne, his wife Kelly (Haskins) Burdick of Albion, 4 Daughters, Megan Kotarski (Robert), Lindsey Kotarski (Andrew) of Albion, NY, Karey-Ann (Rigo) Torruco-Pina of East Dublin, GA, Dhannilynnie Burdick (Scotty) of Charlotte, NC. 10 grandchildren, Jayden Plummer, Izabell Torruco-Pina, Eli Patten, Owen Pulaski, Parker Stymus, Salomon Torruco-Pina, Mariela Torruco-Pina, 3 Step grandchildren Skyler Wilson, Kicker Wilson and Julianna Wilson along with a future grandchild. Mother in-law Mikell Haskins of Coudersport, and Aunt Beverly Potter (Ell) of NV. Dan was also survived by 2 brothers Timothy Burdick (Kelly) of Coudersport, PA and Jonathan Burdick (Celia) of Albion, NY as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins and several sister in-laws and brother in-laws. He was also proceeded in death by his Father in-law Paul Haskins and Sister in-law April Burdick of Coudersport.
Dan enjoyed life to the fullest after receiving a double lung transplant in 2018. He was given a second chance to enjoy his grandchildren and family and encouraged everyone to become an organ donor. Not only did he receive a set of lungs, in his passing he donated his organs to help many, many people in need of transplants.
The family will have a private memorial service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to: Second Chance Trust Fund
Ohio Department of Health
246 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
In his memory, please consider becoming an organ donor.
Eileen D. Spence, 99, of St. Marys, entered eternal life on Monday, January 16, 2023. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home.
The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library is excited to once again present “Soil: The Key to Your Best Garden Ever” in partnership with Penn State Extension. Elk County Master Gardener, Stephen Marconi, will be presenting this great seed saving class on Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 5-6:30 pm in the library’s multipurpose room. Space will be limited, so register early to attend this great class.
Attendees will learn to understand and develop soils to make their garden produce nutritious and delicious. That soil is so much more than just dirt. They will see what it takes to turn soil into super.
Register now on Facebook or by calling the library at 814-486-8011.
To learn more about the Seed Library, visit https://barbaramoscatobrownlibrary.org/seed-library/. Those interested in the Penn State Extension Master Gardener Program can visit https://extension.psu.edu/programs/master-gardener for more information.
My name is Emily Hunt, I am the new Environmental Education Specialist at Chapman State Park! I just wanted to introduce myself and announce some upcoming programs. Winterfest 2023 is right around the corner, on Saturday, February 4th. The Warren County Chamber of Business and Industry, Chapman State Park, and other partners have many fun programs, competitions, and activities in store. For specific details about Winterfest visit warrenwinterfest.com.
We have a few programs scheduled for February, “Animals in Winter” Children’s Program, will be February 11th. As well as “Introduction to Maple Sugaring” on February 24th and 25th. For more details see the attached flyers and be sure to visit Chapman State Park – DCNR Calendar of Events to register!
In the meantime, I am trying to have the Environmental Learning Center open whenever I am in the office. So, if you see the open flag, come on in! I have many activities set up for all ages, and I look forward to meeting you!
Belmont, NY — For Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service, the Allegany County Democratic Committee organized a collection drive for the Comfort House of Allegany County (Hart Comfort House) in Wellsville.
Marty Sabato, Vice Chair of the Allegany County Democratic Committee, said, “Dr. King’s life exemplified what it means to serve. Since we, as Democrats, also strive to serve our communities, we chose to honor his legacy with this project. We reached out to our volunteer network – an amazingly generous group of givers and doers. They made this project possible.”
The call went out a few weeks ago for donations, with hundreds of requested items and multiple hundreds of dollars dropped off at multiple points across the county. Members of the county’s Democratic Committee needed five vehicles to deliver all the collected goods and monetary donations.
The results are evident in this photo.
Scott Swift, Executive Director for Hart Comfort House, said, “I’m very excited about the donation, which far exceeded our expectations. The cleaning and office supplies will last for many months. And we received a much-needed microwave oven for use in the upstairs kitchenette by family guests staying overnight. We are so grateful.”
The Allegany County Democratic Committee is the official governing body for the County Party, working toward broader representation by Democrats at the local, state, and national levels. Learn more at www.alleganycountydemocrats.org or on Facebook, email info@alleganycountydemocrats.org, or phone / text (585) 610-4321.
Early Intervention Paraeducator Positions Available in Bradford and Coudersport
Do you want to have a positive impact on young children? Have you thought about working in the field of education? Come join our team! The Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit Nine Early Intervention Preschool Program is looking for both part-time and substitute paraeducators to work in our preschool classrooms. We currently have part-time openings in Bradford, Coudersport, and Kersey. These positions involve supporting preschool students in a special education setting as well as assisting the teacher in preparing materials necessary for classroom instruction. A high school diploma or its equivalent is required. If you would like more information, please contact Amy Jacob, supervisor of early intervention, at (814) 887-5512, ext. 305.
Teacher of the Visually Impaired: Itinerant, Full-time, 190-day position available immediately. Must have appropriate certification. Send letter of interest, resume, PA standard application, transcripts, Acts 34, 114, and 151 clearance, and references to Sandy Vossler, HR, Seneca Highlands IU9, 119 S. Mechanic St., Smethport, PA 16749. EOE
Job Coach: Full-time position. Assist students in learning on-the-job skills at job sites in Potter County. Hours available during and beyond a typical school day. Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree with related experience. Send letter of interest, application (www.iu9.org), current resume, copy of certification, references, Act 34, 114, and 151 to Sandy Vossler, Human Resources, 119 S. Mechanic St., Smethport, PA 16749, svossler@iu9.org EOE
OTR, Full-Time
190-day position. PA state occupational therapist license required. Responsibilities may include screenings, evaluations, team collaboration, IEP development, and other duties. Send letter of interest, resume, application, transcripts, and three current letters of reference and clearances to svossler@iu9.org or mail to: Seneca Highlands IU9, Sandy Vossler, Human Resources, 119 S. Mechanic Street, Smethport, PA 16749 EOE
Paraeducator, Full-Time – Coudersport High School Life Skills
Requirement: High school diploma; Direct questions and submit application, letter of interest, copy of Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to svossler@iu9.org or mail to Seneca Highlands IU9, Sandy Vossler, Human Resources, 119 S. Mechanic Street, Smethport, PA 16749 (814) 887-5512, ext. 133 EOE
Paraeducator: Part-Time – Learning Support – Coudersport High School
Part time in Coudersport; Requirement: High school diploma; ; Direct questions and submit application, letter of interest, copy of Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to svossler@iu9.org or mail to Seneca Highlands IU9, Sandy Vossler, Human Resources, 119 S. Mechanic Street, Smethport, PA 16749 (814) 887-5512, ext. 133 EOE
Paraeducator, Part-Time – Life Skills Classroom – Cameron County Elementary School
Position available in Woodland Elementary, Emporium. Requirement: High school diploma. Direct questions and submit application, letter of interest, copy of Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to svossler@iu9.org or mail to Seneca Highlands IU9, Sandy Vossler, Human Resources, 119 S. Mechanic Street, Smethport, PA 16749 (814) 887-5512, ext. 133 EOE
Part-Time Paraeducator – Oswayo Valley Elementary (2)
Requirement: High school diploma; Direct questions and submit application, letter of interest, copy of Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to svossler@iu9.org or mail to Seneca Highlands IU9, Sandy Vossler, Human Resources, 119 S. Mechanic Street, Smethport, PA 16749 (814) 887-5512, ext. 133 EOE
Part-Time Paraprofessional – Oswayo Valley Elementary School
Requirement: High school diploma; Direct questions and submit application, letter of interest, references, copy of Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to svossler@iu9.org or mail to: Seneca Highlands IU9, Sandy Vossler, Human Resources, 119 S. Mechanic Street, Smethport, PA 16749 EOE
School Psychologist
Full-time position to provide support and services within our area school districts. Services may include evaluations, observations, counseling, and training. School psychologist certification required.
Excellent benefit package, including employer student loan contribution of up to $5,250 per year, available. Direct questions and submit application, letter of interest, references, copy of Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to: Julia Anderson, Director of Special Education Services, Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9, 119 South Mechanic Street, Smethport, PA 16749, (814) 887-5512 EOE
Speech Pathologist, Substitute
Requires Pennsylvania license and CCC’s. Consideration will be given to graduates in their CFY year. Direct questions and submit application, letter of interest, references, copy of Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to: Julia Anderson, Director of Special Education Services
Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9, 119 South Mechanic Street, Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5512 EOE
Substitute Interpreters
Qualifications are:
· Pennsylvania state registered with Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) or
· Holds a minimum on educational interpreting performance assessment (EIPA) of 3.5 or higher
Direct questions and submit application, letter of interest, references, copy of Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to: Julia Anderson, Director of Special Education Services
Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9, 119 South Mechanic Street, Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5512 EOE
Substitute Physical Therapist
Needed for the first semester of the 2022–2023 school year.
Requires: Valid PT or PTA license. Direct questions and submit application, letter of interest, references, copy of Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to: Julia Anderson, Director of Special Education Services, Seneca Highlands IU9, 119 South Mechanic Street, Smethport, PA 16749; (814) 887-5512 EOE
Substitute Paraeducator Position – Oswayo Valley School District from February 5 to end of the School Year
Requirement: High school diploma; Send application, letter of interest, Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to svossler@iu9.org or mail to: Seneca Highlands IU9, Sandy Vossler, Human Resources, 119 S. Mechanic Street, Smethport, PA 16749 (814) 887-5512 ext. 133; EOE
Substitute Classroom Teachers, Classroom Aides, and Transportation Aides
Immediate openings for day-to-day positions supporting students and classrooms in Potter, Cameron, McKean, and Elk Counties. Training provided. Requires teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree (substitute teacher)/high school diploma (aide). Updated rates: $135/day for substitute teachers and $75/day for substitute aides – plus mileage.
Individuals holding the following qualifications may now serve as substitute teachers:
· Bachelor’s degree
· 60 college credits and 25 years old or older
· Student currently enrolled in a teacher program and has 60 completed credits
· Retired teacher
Individuals holding a high school diploma may serve as classroom aides.
Direct questions and submit application, letter of interest, copy of Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to svossler@iu9.org or mail to: Seneca Highlands IU9, Sandy Vossler, Human Resources, 119 S. Mechanic Street, Smethport, PA 16749 EOE
Bonnie S. Buccolini, 79, of 84 Bates Road, Bradford, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the Bradford Manor.
Born in Bradford on September 1, 1943. She was the daughter of Charles and Jane Schuman. On July 2, 1966, she married her high school sweetheart, Patrick Joseph Buccolini at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
She was a 1961 graduate of Bradford Area High School and received her BS in Early Childhood Education and in Elementary Education in June 1965 from Lock Haven University. She worked toward her master’s degree attending St. Bonaventure University, Penn State University, and Edinboro University. She taught in the Bradford Schools for 31 years retiring in June of 2000.
After graduating in 1966, she taught kindergarten at Third Ward School for seven years. She left the district in 1971 to give birth to her son, Daniel. and had her daughter, Rebecca born in 1974. In 1979, she returned to teaching Fifth Grade at West Branch School and when George G. Blaisdell opened in 1980, she was asked to leave West Branch to teach Second Grade at the new school. She taught Second and Third Grade at Blaisdell for 20 years, retiring in 2000.
During the summer of 2000, she opened her home to teach Creative Writing to children ages 9 to 11. She continued tutoring children, individually, in her home for three more years and taught at Crook Farm Schoolhouse as well. Mrs. B., which she was most often called, loved seeing her students and their parents. She kept up with many of them on Facebook. On National Teacher’s Appreciation Day in 2015, several of them mentioned Mrs. Bucccolini saying, ” I have had many good teachers, but none that changed my life as much as Mrs. Buccolini. I cannot imagine how many children’s lives were forever changed after being in her 3rd. grade class. Mrs. B was an amazing teacher, my absolute favorite. She will never leave my heart.
Mrs. Buccolini belonged to two teacher organizations Delta Kappa Gamma and PSAR. She taught Religious Education for St. Francis and St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church. She was very active in the Women’s Bradford Women’s Connection for many years serving as treasurer, Bible Study Coordinator and Chair of the group. She also began three Bible study groups. She taught two of them in her home.
Early in her married life she was a member of Bradford Jaycetts and later she and her husband grew active in the Street Dreams Car Club. Her work with Special Olympics, Futures, and Evergreen Elm were closest to her heart.
In their years of marriage, Pat and Bonnie spent much time traveling. They celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary by traveling to the Southern Caribbean. They traveled by Via Rail across Canada to Vancouver and then by Amtrac across the United States stopping at many places during their trips. They went on an Alaskan Cruise. They traveled up the Mississippi River on a riverboat from New Orleans. LA to Memphis,Tennessee stopping at several Civil War sights. They visited important places in the lives of Martin Luther King and Elvis Presley. Seeing parts of Europe and meeting family members in Italy turned out to be the very best trip ever. Bonnie Facebooked with two of their cousins in Rome and one cousin in Sarnano which was the Buccolini’s hometown four hours North of Rome.
Bonnie and Pat were but older children when they met and fell in love. They always felt blessed that love has lasted a lifetime. They shared that love with their children, Daniel, Darlene, and Rebecca. Their granddaughter, Marissa, was the light of their lives. She worked hard giving the best of herself to her children. And so left the world a better place than she found it.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, January 19, 2023, from 3-5 and 7-9 in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Avenue. Friends are also invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 10:00 am in St. Bernard Church with Fr. Jim Gutting, as celebrant. Entombment will follow at the St. Bernard Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Futures Rehabilitation, Inc. 1 Future’s Way Bradford, PA 16701, or Evergreen Elm 50 Main Street., Bradford PA 16701.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online Condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Sandra J. SEELEY, 70, of Potter Brook Road, Westfield, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2023 surrounded by her daughters.
Born August 10, 1952, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Donald and N. Marie Tubbs Madison. On December 14, 1969, in Ulysses, she married Alwin L. Seeley, who survives. She was employed by Electri-Cord in Westfield for over 40 years and by Buchanan’s Pharmacy in Westfield in retirement. Sandie devoted her life to her family.
Surviving besides her husband, Al, are: four daughters, Bethany Chapman, Stephany (Bryan) Hurler, Mindy (Tony) Bump, and Shelly (Cody) Perry; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five sisters; two brothers; nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents; her step-father who was like a father, Al Plank; and her niece, Katrina “Chunk” Stiles. Friends may call Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM. Rev. Timothy H. Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook. Memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House in Danville at www.rmhdanville.org or American Heart Association at www.heart.org. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Norma Lois Whipple went to her eternal home on January 15th, 2023, at the age of 90.
Lois, the daughter of Randolph M. Gregg and Ethel E. (Mathias) Gregg, was born October 31st,1932 outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was the second youngest of 9 children. Her family moved to the Rexford/Ansonia area of Pennsylvania to what is now known as Whipple Hill when she was in Grade 9. While on a church-sponsored trip, Lois met the love of her life, Lynn Whipple, who she learned was born in her parent’s home.
Lois married Lynn on July 15th, 1952 in the backyard of Whipple hill. Military Service moved the couple to Washington, DC where they had their son, Paxton. They returned to the Pine Creek Valley area and had their daughter Pamela.
After the death of her mother, Lois moved her young family to Whipple Hill to care for her blind father for 12 years. She was an active member of her church community, participating as a Sunday School Teacher, and a Bible School teacher, and serving on multiple groups and committees. Lois also attended the Galeton Senior Center and enjoyed renewing friendships as well as making new ones. She chaired the Angel Food Committee and loved giving food and other items from her home.
Lois had a deep appreciation for the fine arts, especially music, art, and theatrical performances. She was a wood carver and loved to paint and craft. She wrote over a hundred poems and verses. She said that God’s nature was often the inspiration of her own art; she loved reading about the birds and wild animals on her property and sharing information about the animals’ habits and habitats with her visitors.
Lois’s faith and the love of the Lord was closest to her heart. She was a passionate reader and researcher of bible scriptures. Lois was an avid computer user and over the past decade, Facebook became a platform for her to share God’s love; she would share messages of encouragement, verses, and scripture readings to family members and friends daily.
Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn; her granddaughter, Lorelle; her brothers, Nelson and Glenn; and her sisters, Betty, Ruth, Dorothy, Alice, Gladys, and June. She was the last surviving member of her original family.
Lois is survived by her two children, Pax (Kirsten) Whipple and Pamela (Jim) Vaiana; her grandchildren, Lynette (Richard) Sly, Cody (Amanda) Whipple, Curtis (Whitney) Whipple, Maribeth (Scott) Fura, Joseph (Crystal) Vaiana and Anthony Vaiana; and her great-grandchildren, Sara, Elliot, and Cassie Holcomb, Eliza, Theo, and Sylvie Fura, Madison Whipple, and counting.
Friends may call on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at the Pine Creek Valley United Methodist Church, Gaines, from 10:00-11:00am with a Funeral Service following at 11:00am. The Rev. Frank Billman will officiate. Because Lois loved her Church and all of her Church family, please send donations in her memory: Pine Creek Valley United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 2, Galeton, PA 16922.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Galeton.
Elk County Coroner Michelle A. Muccio is releasing the following information in regards to a death that occurred in Elk County on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at the Elk County Prison. At approximately 7 AM on Sunday, January 15, 2023, a correctional officer with the Elk County Prison was completing a routine round and was informed that a female inmate was not conscious or breathing. Stevie N. Mann, 32, of Wilcox, PA was pronounced dead at the scene by Elk County Coroner Michelle A. Muccio. The cause and manner of death at this time are pending investigation and information will be released as it becomes available.
On January 11, 2023 Marlin D. Smith, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away at age 76 with his family by his side. Marlin was born on a beautiful May 19, 1946, in Wellsboro, PA to Frederick M. and Marian B. Smith.
He grew up in Wellsboro/Asaph enjoying all that the small town had to offer. He helped his grandfather on the farm, hunted, fishing, played football, and graduated from Wellsboro High school in 1964. He wanted to be a farmer, but wasn’t able to accomplish that due to the early death of his grandfather. He graduated from Lehigh University in 1968, and graduated from Washington University School of Law in 1971 with his Doctorate of Law. We all heard how proud he was of his Alma mater. His move to Alaska in 1971 started an adventure like none other. It was 32 years of new experiences, one around every corner. He now had the opportunity to practice law in the frozen north. After his move to Alaska, he practiced law in Fairbanks for a short time, then was transferred to Barrow (Utquagvik), Alaska. It being one of the northernmost cities and towns in the world, and northernmost in the United State being located 360 miles north of the Arctic Circle. It gave him the true Alaskan experience. Hunting and fishing.
We so enjoyed hearing him share with the family many a story of the cold north. His law career continued in Fairbanks, Alaska’s golden heart city, where he met his love, Beverly Lorz. They married in September of 1982. In 1988 they welcomed their first bundle of joy, Megan, to the family. Their second amazing daughter, Sara, followed in 1990. The Fairbanks community enjoyed seeing Marlin each year with the Kiwanis Christmas tree fundraiser. We’d see the sparkle in his eye as families scored their holiday trees. Marlin was a very active member of the Kiwanis Club of Fairbanks for a number of years. He loved the community and people. He could talk to everyone and anyone. 2003 became time to return to PA. He packed up house and family and moved back to the family farm in Asaph, building their now home where he loved to garden and mow huge expanses of lawn. After moving back to Wellsboro/Asaph Marlin substituted as a teacher and is remembered by young people for that. His passions were his wife, children, grandchildren, reading, gardening, animals and the farm.
Survived by his wife, Beverly Smith of 40 years, two daughters (Megan G. Pope, and Sara K. Smith) four grandchildren (Leland and Darian Thompson, and Lukas Converse and Zoey Pope), and a sister (Dr. Ardys Boostrom).He was preceeded in death by his father and mother (Frederick M. Smith and Marian B. Smith, and a brother (Marvin Smith). Memorial services will be held at the United Methodist Church of Wellsboro, February 4, 2023, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, Tx 77030. Malin’s family has entrusted the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home 139 Main Street Wellsboro, PA 16901 with his arrangements. To share a memory or condolence with his family visit www.tusseymosher.com.
John Dickinson, 62, of Westfield, PA, passed away early Monday morning, January 16th at Strong Memorial Hospital with his daughters at his side.
John was born on October 31, 1960, in Wellsboro, PA. He was son of former Franklin and Sharon Dickinson.
John was a loved dad, grandpa, brother and friend to many. He enjoyed collecting bottles, camping with his nephews, fishing with his grandkids, hunting for ginseng, and spending time with his family.
John is survived by his daughters Mindy (Ryan) Stephens and Megan (David) Culkins. Grandchildren Trinity Wimpelberg, Carter Stephens, Logan Stephens and Sophia Culkins. Brother Stephen Dickinson. Sisters Holly (Jeff) Musselman and Cindy Dickinson. He is preceeded in death by his sister Mary Jo Dickinson.
John wished to have a celebration of his life in lieu of a funeral. The family will be holding the celebration this summer.
Ridgway, Pa. – New born lambs smell just like new born puppies, and who doesn’t love a new born puppy? For the next couple of weeks only, Big Maple Family Farm, north of Ridgway, will open their farm to the public for “lamb snuggling”. Grandparents, Parents, and Aunts and Uncles are encouraged to bring a youngster to the farm for a half-hour of lamb snuggling. The youngsters might even be able to watch bottle feeding of the lambs! Adults can snuggle the lambs, too, if they wish.
Kids love lambs and the lambs enjoy the youth. But there is also a health benefit to lamb snuggling – lamb snuggling releases oxytocin into the bloodstream, which reduces stress, lovers blood pressure, and lowers the heart rate. Come have some fun and help yourself or your young person with lamb snuggling. If you do not have access to the internet, please Amanda Balon at 814-335-0804. Amanda will also answer questions at amandabalon46@gmail.com if you are having trouble registering via the URL link above.
More information about Big Maple Family Farm can be found at https://www.facebook.com/bigmaplefamilyfarm.
Big Maple Family Farm produces food for families, such as frozen meats, vegetables, homemade pickles and canned vegetables, BBQ sauce, relishes, and maple syrup. You can pick up farm food from the Farm Store during lamb snuggling times.
For young people interested in The Adventures of Logan and Donkey, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Xfh6HZOjD0, and then subscribe to continue to watch the adventures Logan has with his miniature donkey, called Donkey
Big Maple Family Farm is located at 877 Long Level Road, Ridgway, PA 15853. The farm is located 7 miles north of the Borough of Ridgway. Questions can be addressed to ambalon46@gmail.com.
DESCRIPTION: …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 AM EST TUESDAY…
* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze.
* WHERE…Yates, Steuben and Schuyler counties.
* WHEN…From 5 AM to 11 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… Temperatures will fall well below freezing tonight, allowing precipitation to begin as a wintry mix including freezing rain. Precipitation will change to rain
as warmer air moves in, but glazing may continue a little longer as ground temperatures will lag behind air temperatures.
On January 16 at 9:06 pm. structure fire in Tioga TWP. was a controlled burn all units recalled
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Margaret Elizabeth “Peg” Griffin, 71, of 620 Penn Street, Johnsonburg, PA passed away Saturday afternoon, January 14, 2023 at Penn Highlands-DuBois. She was born June 20, 1951 in St. Marys a daughter to the late Charles F. and Mary Withington Griffin.
A Lifelong resident of Johnsonburg, Peg was a 1970 graduate of Elk County Christian High School. She was a 1974 graduate of Edinboro University with a BS Degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education.
She was a member of Holy Rosary Church in Johnsonburg where she was a Eucharistic Minister and was the Director of Religious Education for 28 years. Peg dedicated her life bringing children closer to God through teaching them the Sacraments. She had worked with the Girl Scouts of America, had been the Elk County director of the GED program and had been the co-chairperson of the Holy Rosary Festival for many years.
Peg had worked tirelessly at Holy Rosary School in Johnsonburg as a fourth grade teacher for many years as well as teaching Sunday School for many years. After the closing of Holy Rosary School, she worked at Elk Haven Nursing Home in the dietary dept. until her retirement in 2017.
Peg is survived by two sisters; Mary Ellen Muroski and her husband Tom and Patricia Gilmore and her husband Tom all of Johnsonburg. In addition, she was a loving aunt to nine nieces and nephews; Amy Imbrogno (Edward) of Raleigh, NC, Mary Lee Barwin (John) of Dauphin, PA, Donna Miller (Danny) of Johnsonburg, Thomas Muroski (Dara) of Coatsville, PA, Rosemary Aiello (Frank) of St. Marys, Kathleen Rice (Duey) of Masury, OH, David Gilmore (Erin), Charles Gilmore (Chris) and Thomas Gilmore (Rachel) all of Ridgway. Nineteen great-nieces and nephews and their parents will miss Peg deeply.
In addition to her parents Peg is predeceased by a dear friend of the family Jane Judice.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Margaret E. “Peg” Griffin will be conducted at Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg on Friday January 20, 2023 at 10:30 AM with Fr. David Wilson as celebrant. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
Arrangements are under direction of the Anthony F Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Chestnut Street Johnsonburg, PA.
If desired, memorial contributions should be made in her name to the Holy Rosary Religious Education Program, 606 Penn St., Johnsonburg, PA 15845
At 3:30 PM on Monday, Coudersport Fire Dept was dispatched to a natural gas leak.
At 2:40 PM on Monday, Otto Township dispatched for a CO alarm activation with illness.
At 1:49 PM on Monday, Shinglehouse Ambulance has been called to Wildcat Road for a possible cardiac emergency.
