On Friday, January 6, 2023 at 10:15 PM surrounded by family, our precious husband and dad, Eugene N. “Gene” MILLER, ran into heaven.
Friends may call Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 1:00 – 3:00 and 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Yorks Corners Mennonite Church, 3350 County Road 29, Wellsville, NY, where Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 1:00 PM. Co-pastor Matt Havens will officiate. Burial will be in Yorks Corners Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Penn-York Camp, 266 Northern Potter Road, Ulysses, PA 16948 or Yorks Corners Mennonite Church, 3350 County Road 29, Wellsville, NY 14895.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Mark R. Wachob, 83, of Wilcox, died on Monday, January 9, 2023, at Jefferson Manor Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.
He was born on July 13, 1939, Henderson Twp, a son of the late Mark and Elva Reed Wachob.
On October 20, 1962, he married Peggy Pifer who survives.
Mark was a member of Nazareth Lutheran Church in Wilcox and a graduate of Sykesville – Henderson High School. After graduating from high school, Mark joined the U.S Army serving from 1960 to 1963. He worked at Sylvania and retired after 37 years of service. He loved to hunt rabbits with his dog and was member of the Rolfe Beagle Club. Mark spent his free time hunting, fishing, and woodworking.
In addition to his loving wife of 60 years, he is survived by 4 daughters; Janet Gay and her husband W.R of Richmond, VA, Monica Martin and her husband Sheldon of Stowe, PA, Dorrie Wachob and her boyfriend Dan Wonderling of Johnsonburg, and Courtney Fleming and her husband Scott of St. Marys, 8 grandchildren; Kirk, and Anthony Martin, Nathaniel and Mason Krise, Emma Gay, Reed and Ruby Fleming, and 2 great-grandchildren, Booker and Peyton Martin. He is also survived by 5 brothers; Dorsey (Katherine) Wachob of Punxsutawney, Melvin (Donna) Wachob of Reynoldsville, Earl (Linda) Wachob of Ridgway, Boyd Wachob of Reynoldsville and Paul Wachob of Reynoldsville, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Nora Beck.
A Memorial Service for Mark R. Wachob will be celebrated on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 11:00AM at the Nazareth Lutheran Church, 252 Kane Street, Wilcox PA 15870.
Memorial contributions can be made to Wilcox Volunteer Fire Department, P.O Box 117, Wilcox PA 15870.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
McKean County is seeking qualified and highly motivated applicants to perform the duties of Chief Clerk. The Chief Clerk will provide clerical and administrative support to the Commissioners by supervising the activities of the County Commissioners Office on a daily basis.
Responsibilities include:
Supervise operations of Commissioner’s office, including preparation for meetings and minutes.
Prepare advertising, bidding projects, correspondence as required.
Monitor grants.
Maintain accounting records and prepare a schedule of receipts for County audits.
Maintain all lease agreements for County.
Directs and coordinates County’s property, casualty, and liability insurance policies, and monitors the status and payment of claims.
Distribute property tax levy forms to municipalities.
Track all agreements and contracts.
Distribute ethics and financial statements to all County employees and elected officials.
Act as the County’s Right to Know Officer and Public Information Officer.
Reviews correspondence, reports, news sources or publications and informs Commissioners of subsequent development and/or problems.
Collects, interprets, analyzes and summarizes information to be used as a basis for the executive actions of the Commissioners.
Communicates with County officials, offices, news media and general public on behalf of the Board of Commissioners.
Directs and coordinates all matters of importance for the Commissioners.
Multiple other duties as assigned.
Requirements include:
Must possess highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to use these skills both written and orally in a public setting as well as to promote the understanding of complex issues among the Commissioners.
Must be a self-starter with integrity, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
Must make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
Ability to multi-task with a high degree of accuracy.
Executes and enforces all policies, ordinances, regulations, and operational matters under the leadership of the Board of Commissioners in order to comply with statutory and governmental laws, and to provide the most effective and efficient services to constituents.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Qualifications include:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and education preferred.
Public and/or private sector senior management experience preferred.
Please forward a Resume and County application to: Michele Jubon, Human Resources Director, McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749 or emailing it to: mmjubon@mckeancountypa.org by January 17, 2023. We are an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.
In conjunction with PA Route 6 Alliance and the Elk County Council on the Arts (ECCOTA), the Gale Foundation is sponsoring the creation of a mural in the Heritage Community of Galeton to pay tribute to author Jim Kjelgaard. The mural project is set to begin later this month and will reside on the wall of Galeton Hardware on West Street in Galeton.
“The Gale Foundation is funding the project to pursue several objectives,” says Michael Callahan, Gale Foundation board member. “One is to emphasize the crucial role that reading should play in everyday life. Another is to stimulate an interest in local history and those who have contributed to it.”
Jim Kjelgaard, who wrote books for children and young adults, grew up in Galeton and graduated from Galeton High School in 1928. Kjelgaard published his first pieces of writing while living in Galeton, launching a career that would result in more than 40 published books, including Big Red in 1945, which later became a Walt Disney film of the same name. He received numerous awards for his works, including the Boy’s Club Award in 1948, the Spur Award from the Western Writers of American in 1958, and the Boy’s Life Award in 1959.
The Coudersport Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers for the 2023 Maple Fest committee.
Anyone interested can contact Kelly Bruno at kellylibbybruno@gmail.com or 814-331-5724. We would like to start meeting in Feb. We are planning on an exciting year with more events and activities.
Randon L. Moore, 59, of Walnut St. in Kane, passed away Sunday (Jan. 8) at his residence. He was born on April 23, 1963 in Brookville, the son of Naomi “Jean” (Allshouse) Moore and the late Norris Moore. On July 18, 2009, he married Vernie Gadley, who survives.
Mr. Moore had been a self employed logger earlier in his life and then worked for several local lumber companies until his health forced his retirement.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by one daughter, Jennifer Moore of Kane; one son, Daniel (Jenya) Moore of Strattanville; two nephews, Joshua (Ashlie) Moore of Kane and Patrick Moore of Pittsburgh; one niece, Christina Moore of Pittsburgh; two granddaughters, Anyssa and Ava Feronti; and four stepsons, Ed Gadley, TJ Feronti, Dustin Feronti and Gage Feronti. He is preceded in death by his father Norris Moore, Sr. and his brother Norris “Tink” Moore, Jr.
Friends are invited to a visitation, which will take place at the Cummings Funeral Home on Friday (Jan. 13) from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Toni Jeanne (Holmes) Bean, 69, of Welsh St. in Kane, passed away Sunday (Jan. 8) at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born on Oct. 6, 1953 in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of the late Gerald and Olive (Wendleburg) Holmes.
Mrs. Bean worked as a certified nursing assistant at the Lutheran Home at Kane for over 22 years. She will be sadly missed by her family.
She is survived by one daughter, Lisa Holmes of Kane; one two sons, Kenneth and Justin Holmes, both of Kane; four brothers, Kenneth Holmes of Kane, Scott Holmes of Texas, Francis Holmes of Warren and Richard Holmes of Warren and sister in-law Paula Holmes.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister Gerry Lynn Holmes.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service, which will take place at the Cummings Funeral Home on Monday (Jan. 16) at 11:00 a.m., with the Rev. Calvin Cook officiating. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Terry Lupole, 60, of Park Ave. in Kane, passed away Friday (Jan. 6) at UPMC-Hamot. He was born on April 26, 1962 in Kane, the son of Bevery (Taylor) Lupole and the late Robert Lupole. On Sep 22, 2001 in Kane he married Betsy Edinger, who survives.
Terry served in the US Army for five years. He then worked at Kane Magnetics and then Temple-Inland. He was a past member of the Kane Elks Lodge #329 and a current member of the Kane VFW Lodge 1132.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Kayla Lupole of Kane; one grandson, Dallas Lupole of Kane and three brothers, Allen Lupole, Bob Lupole and Scott (Sheila) Lupole all of Kane.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday (Jan. 14) at 11:00 a.m. at the Cummings Funeral Home, with the Rev. Cam Mealy officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the Kane VFW, 95 Wetmore Ave. Kane, PA 16735.
Amy R. Hoffman, 34, of Edinboro, PA, formerly of Port Allegany, passed away unexpectedly Saturday (Jan. 7, 2023) in Edinboro, PA.
Born December 20, 1988, in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of Ralph E. and Carol Lute Hoffman.
She was a graduate of Port Allegany High School, class of 2007, and Full Sail University, Winter Park, FL, with a BS in Journalism.
Amy was a customer service representative for Disabled Veterans Solutions of Erie, PA.
She was an avid reader & writer of short stories. She enjoyed music, cooking, and traveling to places like Los Angeles, CA or New York City, NY, but most of all she loved her nieces and nephews.
She was a strong willed, brave, sophisticated, and intelligent person who will be missed by many.
Surviving in addition to her father, Ralph Hoffman of Port Allegany, are two brothers, Ralph E. (Rebecca) Hoffman, Jr. of North Augusta, SC, Dustin A. (Olivia) Hoffman of Ulysses, PA; six sisters, Brianna L. (Anthony Hatzell) Hoffman of Portville, NY, Sarna R. (Anthony) Wiley of Port Allegany, Angela M. (Nathan) Kio of Fairview, PA, Barbara A. (Thomas Bennett) Hoffman of Roulette, Michelle E. (Camron) Haggard of Gulfport, MS, and Rebeccah J. (Travis) Mix of Port Allegany.
She was preceded in death by her mother Carol Hoffman.
Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.
Memorials can be made to: Make A Wish Foundation, 100 Sylvan Pkwy., Buffalo, NY. 14228
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Condolences can be made to: Angela Kio, 7225 Willow Way, Fairview, PA 164
Janice M. Rennells, 72, of Baxter Rd., passed away Sunday (Jan. 8, 2023) in her home, surrounded by her family.
Born January 7, 1951, in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of Richard S. and Wilma A. Carlson Klein. On Oct. 23, 1970, in Port Allegany, she married Herman “Curly” Rennells, who died June 14, 2021. They were married 50 years.
Jan worked as a waitress for the former Elliott’s Bakery, former Kupper’s Kitchen, and a school aide with Port Allegany School District, but most recently in quality control with the Pittsburgh Corning Co., Port Allegany, before her retirement.
She loved animals especially “Bubbie” her beloved chimpanzee. She raised Bernese mountain dogs and a variety of exotic animals. Janice was known for her flowers and well-groomed farm, where she spent much of life, with her husband “Curly”.
Surviving is a daughter, Karmella K. Rennells of Eldred; three grand-children: Levi Mahon, Rikki Rennells, Janice Bair; and three great-grandchildren: Alaina, Olivia, and Lila Kay.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband “Curly”, a son, Joseph R. Rennells, and a grandson, Wade Kio.
A private celebration of life will be held Sunday (Jan. 15, 2023) at the family farm, with Rev. James Kazimer, officiating. Burial will be in the Rennells Family Cemetery, Port Allegany.
Memorials can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Condolences can be made to: Karmella Rennells, Main St. Eldred, PA 16731
John Sidney Pearsall, 91, of Rochester, formerly of Shinglehouse, Pa., passed away in his home on Saturday, January 7, 2023.
Born on Saturday, March 7, 1931, in Olean, he was a son of John S. Sr. and Sarah Woodard Pearsall.
John was a graduate of Shinglehouse High School. He was a US Navy veteran having served during the Korean War.
John graduated from Alfred University and received two Masters degrees from Columbia University.
He worked as a system analyst for National Biscuit Company (Nabisco), Chase Manhattan Bank, and the Rochester Public Library, retiring in January of 1981.
He was a former member of the Shinglehouse United Methodist Church and a former member of Sharon Lodge #598 F. & A.M. in Shinglehouse. John volunteered for over 30 years at the Strong National Museum of Play and the Rochester Civic Garden Center.. He served on the board of the Friends of Mt. Hope Cemetery in Rochester for over 30 years. He enjoyed travel and visited most of the United States, nearly all the countries of Europe, several countries in the Far East, North Africa, Mexico, and South America.
Surviving are several close and caring friends.
In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by a brother, James H. Pearsall; and his partner, Edward P. Rosenberg.
Private funeral services will be held in the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home in Shinglehouse, Pa., with Pastor Clint Pearsall of the First Baptist Church, Shinglehouse, officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Friends of Mt. Hope Cemetery, PO Box 18713, Rochester, NY 14618-0713 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
John entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, Pa.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of John, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Migonette A. “Midge” Houghtaling, 67, of Coudersport, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, January 8, 2023 at UPMC – Cole. She was born on May 16, 1955 in Saint Marys, the daughter of the late Frederick “Boots” and Loretta (Hixon) Forsythe. Midge married Timothy E. Houghtaling on December 29, 1990 and recently celebrated their 32 wedding anniversary.
Midge was a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1973. She worked many years for Adelphia and worked as a paralegal for many attorneys in the Coudersport area.
Midge was a faithful member of the Gospel Tabernacle, Coudersport. She was a gifted artist, loved doing arts and crafts, and was a talented writer. She had written many articles and songs and also enjoyed playing guitar and singing. Midge also loved to bake. She used her baking skills at Jack’s Bakery, the Gospel Tabernacles Conventions, and for family and friends in the area.
In addition to her husband Tim, Midge is survived by six sons, Ray (Jamie Fetzer) Morales of Coudersport; Ken (Beth) Morales of Winter Garden, FL; Mark Morales of Davidson, MI; Chris Houghtaling of Roulette; Justin (Elena) Houghtaling of Springfield, IL; Travis (Brenda) Houghtaling of Detroit, MI; a daughter, Shana (Corey) Jean of Montgomery; 14 grandchildren, Jeri, Keelin, Mikayla, Wyatt, Xander, Kloie, Keyaira, Emera, Ayrelle, Laconic, Bryson, Emmy, Temperance, Averyania, and 2 great grandchildren, Desmond and Ana Marie. In addition to her parents, Midge was preceded in death by a brother, Fredrick Forsythe and two sisters, Rose Mae Whitt and Gloria Jean Forsythe.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 12 to 1pm at the Gospel Tabernacle, 420 US Route 6 West, Coudersport. A funeral service will immediately follow with Pastor John Minor, officiating.
The family suggest memorial contributions in Midge’s name be made to the Gospel Tabernacle.
The family has entrusted Midge’s arrangements to the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home 210 N. East Street Coudersport, PA 16915. To share a memory or condolence visit www.thomasfickinger.com.
On January 10 at 9:07 am. Friendship Fire and ambulance were dispatched to Bristol Rd. near County Rd. 31 A. For a one car mva car vs. pole with a knee injury.
Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) issued the following statement in response to an announcement today by the Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA) that it has filed a formal complaint against Frontier Communications for its failure to provide reliable service to customers.
“We are encouraged by the actions of OCA and looking forward to the next step. This is happening because of the hundreds of people who took the time to fill out formal complaint forms about their experiences with Frontier. In fact, nearly 350 people returned those forms to our offices, giving OCA the evidence needed to pursue an official complaint against the company.
“To further its case, OCA will likely hold meetings in our area to gather additional testimony. We will be working with the agency to finalize dates for those sessions and pass them along as soon as the information is available.
“We thank OCA for taking on this matter and will continue to be actively involved throughout this process, fighting for the rights of our constituents.”
Dennis L. “Snuffy” YOUNG, 67, of Belmont, NY, died Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born May 1, 1955, in Wellsville, he was the son of Leon and Helen Howden Young. On July 13, 1974, in Belmont, he married Kristine S. Perkins, who survives. A graduate of Belmont High School, he attended BOCES for welding and became a certified welder. He was employed by Wayne Feeds in Belmont, Nicholas Bucci as a contractor at Friendship Dairies, Air Preheater as a welder, and A.L. Blades for 27 years as a heavy equipment operator. Dennis was a life member of the Belmont Fire Company, where he held many positions. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding motorcycle, and demolition derby where he was a past winner at the Allegany County Fair. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Surviving besides his wife, Kristine, are: his mother, Helen; a daughter, Stacy (Bryan) Schmidt of Belmont; a son, Dane (Erika) Young of Caledonia; seven grandchildren, Kohl Kozlowski, Kaylee Kozlowski, Whitney Young, Sierra Quinlan, Breanna Yanni, Maximilian Wilson, and Mia Wilson; two great-grandchildren, Giovanni Yanni and Rory Quinlan; a brother, Randy (Carrie) Young of Arizona; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father; a brother, Michael “Kevin” Young; and his grandfather who he was close with, Forrest Young. A graveside service will be held on 1:00 PM, Monday, January 16, 2023 at Forest Hills Cemetery, Belmont. Rev. Dr. Stephen Crowell will officiate.
A luncheon will follow at Off Duty in Belmont. Memorials may be made to Amity Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 62, Belmont, NY 14813 or to Connect Life at http://www.connectlife.org/make-a-financial-contribution. Arrangements are under the direction of OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Judy A. Hewitt, 74, of Bradford, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Bradford Manor.
Born March 23, 1948, in Olean NY, she was a daughter of the late Cecil Howard Morris Sr., and Betty Marie (Stevens) Morris.
Judy was a homemaker.
Surviving is one daughter, Connie Sauve, of Enola, one son, Mark (Candy) Williams, of Magnolia DE, 3 grandchildren, Wesley Williams, Harlee Williams, and Derec Sauve, two brothers, Tom (Debra) Morris, of Bradford, and Cecil “Corky” Morris, of Eldred, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Donald E. Morris, Larry Joe Morris, and Robert Dean Morris, and one sister, Barbara K. Morris.
At the family’s request there will be no public services.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, or the charity of the donor’s choice.
