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Edward Allen “Speedy” Dunn, 84, of Smethport, passed away on Thursday (October 20, 2022) at his home in Smethport.

He was born April 20, 1938 in Mt. Jewett, the son of Robert M. and Pauline Palmer Dunn, Sr.

He was a graduate of Smethport High School Class of 1956

He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1956 to 1960.

He attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering.

Mr. Dunn worked for Metropolitan Life Insurance, he owned and operated Smethport Disposal, before selling it to his younger brother Bob. He had also owned the Smethport Cable company along with owning and operating EA Dunn and Sons Trucking working for different companies, from logging to transporting timber and scrap metal.

He enjoyed spending his time working with his sawmill, shooting pool, talking with his friends, shooting trap, and spending time researching his family tree and local history at the McKean County Historical Society.

He is survived by four children: Shane E. (Cheri Frame) Dunn, of Smethport, PA Jasen A. (Bridget) Dunn, of Bradford PA, Diane (Fred) Eaton, of Smethport PA, Todd (Jill Hoch) Weaver, of Smethport PA

Nine grandchildren: Hannah Dunn, Carson Dunn, Graysen Dunn, Lily Lewis, Kyley Weaver, Garrett Weaver, Bridgett Fowler, Brett Sircy, David Eaton as well as four great grandchildren

He is also survived by one brother: William (Sandy) Dunn of Columbia, MD. and several nieces, nephews and close friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert M. Dunn, Jr.

A Celebration of Life for Speedy will be at the Hilltop Baptist Church, Gifford, on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 with visitation from 3-5 PM with funeral services starting at 5 PM with the Rev. Max Simms, Pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport.  Full Military Honors will be accorded at the Hilltop Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made to the McKean County Historical Society.  Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.

William C. “Billy” Nenno, 86, of Roulette, passed away Sunday (October 23, 2022) at his home with his family by his side.

He was born February 4, 1936 in Coudersport, the son of William A. and Madeline Crowley Nenno.

On January 9, 1960, in Port Allegany, PA, he married Victoria M. Young, who survives.

Mr. Nenno was a 1954 graduate of Roulette High School and was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the U.S. Air Force.

Mr. Nenno was an auto mechanic having owned and operated Nenno Garage in Roulette from 1960 until 1993.

Surviving in addition to his wife, are one son: Stephen (Laurie) Nenno, of  Roulette, PA.

Two daughters: Angela (Joseph) Cochran of Copperas Cove, TX and Cynthia (Michael) Spong  of    Coudersport, PA

Seven grandchildren: Nicole Metts, Amber Cochran, Joseph Cochran, Jowana Spong, Michael Spong,

Dustin R. Nenno and Travis Nenno.

Twelve great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

One brother Edward S. Nenno of Morgantown WV.

And several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Elizabeth and Jean Marie Nenno.

There will be no visitation.  A Celebration of Billy’s Life will be held at a later date and time to be announced.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.  Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.

Kenneth P. Pashkow, 74, of Winter Street, Bradford, was called home to be with the Lord, Friday, October 21, 2022, at The Pavilion at BRMC. 

Born June 28, 1948, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Margaret (Lipps) Dollinger. He was a 1966 graduate of Bradford High School.

On January 9, 1968, in Allegany NY, he married Frances (Hewitt) Pashkow, who passed away, March 3, 1996. On May 16, 1997 in Bradford, he married Deborah (Mattis) Pashkow who passed away June 18, 2019.

Ken had worked for W.R. Case Cutlery for 45 years, he retired as a Cost Analyst. Ken’s passion for life is shown in his love for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his church, trailbike riding, flower and vegetable gardening.

Surviving is one daughters, Kristy Lynn Pashkow, one step daughter, Sarah (Donny) Hayden, one step son, Kenneth (Keri) Baldwin, all of Bradford, four grandchildren, Kayla, Mitchel, Rylie, and Dylan, one sister, Debbie Honhart, of Bradford, one brother, Alan (Theresa) Pashkow, of Bradford, and one half brother, J.R. Bowen, of Bradford, several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, both wives, and one brother, Bob Pashkow.

Friends will be received on Wednesday October 26, 2022, from 3 pm to 6 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Avenue, Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 am Abundant Life Assembly of God Church, with Rev. Ron Spencer, officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorial contributions if desired may be made to the Abundant Life Assembly of God Church, or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Donald Eugene Penner, 76, Beloved husband of Joanne (Connelly) Penner, of Millerton, Pennsylvania, passed away, early Monday morning, October 24, 2022, at the Guthrie Corning Hospital.

In maintaining to Don’s expressed wishes, there will be no obituaries published or funeral services.

May he rest in peace and the legacy of his life forever burn brightly within us.

Professional watercolorist Jessie Vaughn will be teaching you how to paint beautiful fall leaves. Jessie’s highly-rated classes are relaxing and filled with lots of laughter. No previous experience in watercolors needed, as Jessie is comfortable teaching all levels.

There are two class times available on Thursday, October 27, 2022: 10:00 -11:30 am or 5:30 – 7:00 pm. The cost is $25 per person, and all supplies are provided for this 1.5 hour watercolor class. Class will be held at Jessie’s Studio/Gallery at Abundant Blessings, Main St., Coudersport, PA. Class size is limited, so register ASAP at www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call (814) 274-4877.

At 8:30 AM on Tuesday, Willing Fire & Wellsville ambulance dispatched to a 2 vehicle crash on River Road.

At 8:27 AM on Tuesday, Coudersport Ambulance has been dispatched to Sweden Valley Manor for a patient to go to UPMC Cole.

At 6:33 PM on Monday, Coudersport ambulance has been called to Rt. 44 North for difficulty breathing.

At 6:10 PM on Monday, Coudersport Ambulance has been dispatched to North Main Street for an ankle injury.

Foster Township Police Department

On 08/26/22 an officer was dispatched to Walmart for a retail theft. The female was identified as Angela Ambrose Balko, from Erie, PA.

Through investigation it was determined the female stole on two separate occasions, totaling $94.94. It was also discovered that Balko has been arrested and convicted at least three separate times for retail thefts, making this incident a Felony.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Balko, any individuals with information on her whereabouts are encouraged to contact this department.

Joan L Stack, 90, of Latchaw Hollow, Bradford, passed away, Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Born on August 18, 1932, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Oscar I. and Florence G. (Danielson) Stranburg.

She was a 1950 graduate of Bradford High School and a 1953 graduate of the Bradford Hospital School of Nursing.

On September 26, 1953, in the Emanuel Lutheran Church, she married Gerald C. Stack, who passed away on January 19, 2010.

Throughout her career, she served as a nurse for Dr. McGrail, the Bradford Hospital, and Limestone Union Free School. She and her husband also owned and operated Stack’s Riding Stable for six years.

Joan is  survived by two daughters, Kristie A. Stack, of Limestone, NY and Linda (Dennis) S. Thiel, of Bradford, two sons, Jeffrey (Brenda) S. Stack, of Bradford, William (Kim) O. Stack, Lusby, MD, 14 grandchildren, Ryan Hatch, Sean Hatch, Heather Laird, Jeffrey Stack, Jessica Cornelius, Doug Thiel, Julie Piper, Dan Thiel, Alex Stack, Breanna Stack, Kelsey Stack, Janelle Stack, Liam Stack, and Sarah Stack. 14 Great-grandchildren, Haley Stack, Aaron Stack, Everett Hatch, Brinley Hatch, Madeline Hatch, Evelyn Hatch, Julia Laird, Elliot Laird, Raelyn Thiel, Ellianna Thiel, Savannah Piper, Colton Piper, Carly Piper, Austyn Piper and one niece, Phyllis Quirino.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, Larry Stranburg, and one nephew, Jimmy Stack.

Family will receive friends on Friday, October 28, 2022, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 372 East Main St., where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2:00 pm with John Kearns, Lay Worship Leader at the Emanual Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery in Latchaw Hollow.

Memorial contributions, if desired may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Zita E. Carino, 99, of Chardon, OH, formerly of Rock Street, St. Marys, passed away after living a full life, Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Maplewood at Chardon.

She was born August 30, 1923, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Frank and Ann Caskey Leithner.  Zita was a lifelong resident of the area until the age of 94 when she moved to Ohio to be closer to her family.  She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1941.

On November 21, 1944, Zita married Frank S. Carino, who preceded her in death on December 31, 1992. 

She is survived by three sons: David Carino (Donna) of Concord, OH, Lee Carino (Barbara) of New Franklin, OH, and James Carino (Janice) of Simpsonville, SC; eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren: and by many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents Zita was preceded in death by her brothers: Harold Leithner, Clarence Leithner, Simon Leithner, and Edward Leithner; her sisters: Rita Uhl, Edna Salter, Agnes Tellman, and Grace Shelly.

Zita was a member of the Sacred Heart Church.  She was dedicated to her faith, family, and community.  She volunteered her time at the hospital and the voting polls.  She loved to watch her sons play ball and liked to play bridge and bowl. 

Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 31, 2022 with the Rev. Eric Vogt, OSB, officiating.  Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Elk County Catholic School System, 600 Maurus Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.

The Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.

Kenneth P. Pashkow, 74, of Winter Street, Bradford, was called home to be with the Lord, Friday, October 21, 2022, at The Pavilion at BRMC. 

Born June 28, 1948, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Margaret (Lipps) Dollinger. He was a 1966 graduate of Bradford High School.

On January 9, 1968, in Allegany NY, he married Frances (Hewitt) Pashkow, who passed away, March 3, 1996. On May 16, 1997 in Bradford, he married Deborah (Mattis) Pashkow who passed away June 18, 2019.

Ken had worked for W.R. Case Cutlery for 45 years, he retired as a Cost Analyst. Ken’s passion for life is shown in his love for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his church, trail bike riding, flower and vegetable gardening.

Surviving is two daughters, Kristy Lynn Pashkow, and Sarah (Donny) Hayden, one step son, Kenneth (Keri) Pashkow, all of Bradford, four grandchildren, Kayla, Mitchel, Rylie, and Dylan, one sister, Debbie Honhart, of Bradford, one brother, Alan (Theresa) Pashkow, of Bradford, and one half brother, J.R. Bowen, of Bradford, several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, both wives, and one brother, Bob Pashkow.

Friends will be received on Wednesday October 26, 2022, from 3 pm to 6 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Avenue, Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 am Abundant Life Assembly of God Church, with Rev. Ron Spencer, officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorial contributions if desired may be made to the Abundant Life Assembly of God Church, or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Sheila Carletta, 73, of Bradford, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Olean General Hospital.

Born June 18, 1949, in Coudersport, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Carrie (Thomas) Stiles.

She attended Bradford Area High School.

On September 20, 1968, in Bradford, she married George A. Carletta, who passed away, August 1, 2002.

Shelia worked at Case Cutlery, Tri Co. and was a cleaning lady for Tasta Pizza.

She Enjoyed going to bingo, playing lottery tickets and cooking. Most of all spending time with her friends and family especially her grandkids.  

Surviving are her two daughters, Betty Maria Stiles, of Bradford, and Valerie (Dale) Sweetapple, of Ocean Springs, MS, a son, Frank A. Carletta, sister, Sharon Neubert, of Bradford, a brother, Herman Stiles, of SC, six grandchildren. and 13 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Joe Thomas.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, October 27, 2022, from Noon to 2:00 PM, in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 33 South Avenue, where at 2:00 PM, funeral services will be held with Rev. Fred Zickafoose,  pastor of the Bradford Area Parish, officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

At 3:43 PM on Monday, Lewis Run & Bradford Township Fire Depts. have been dispatched to a house fire at 17 Willow Lane in Lewis Run.

BRADFORD, Pa. — Kimberly Marcott Weinberg, assistant director of communications and marketing at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, has received an award for her story about Pitt-Bradford alumni navigating the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Weinberg received a Best of CASE District II Award in a special category for COVID writing from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education for the story, “A New World. Up Close With Alumni on the Frontlines of the Coronavirus.” The story appeared in the Spring/Summer 2020 edition of Portraits magazine, Pitt-Bradford’s alumni magazine and flagship publication.

The story showcases seven alumni working in health care and how they were dealing with the extreme professional demands at the start of the pandemic.

 In addition to nurses, Weinberg profiled a physician assistant and health care administrators, including Tami Minnier, a Bradford native and 1981 Pitt-Bradford graduate, who currently serves as chief quality officer at UPMC in Pittsburgh.

“Kimberly’s story was an honest, compelling and sometimes heartbreaking depiction of the stresses and challenges some of our alumni were facing,” said Pat Frantz Cercone, executive director of communications and marketing. “Only someone with Kimberly’s talent could have accurately and compassionately told their story.”

 Last year, CASE recognized the entire Spring/Summer 2020 issue of Portraits with a Silver Award. In their comments, the judges specifically mentioned the story Weinberg wrote.

 CASE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educational professionals, annually presents awards for work in several areas, including communications and marketing, fundraising, and alumni relations.

Pitt-Bradford is part of District II, which is the largest of CASE’s eight districts and includes colleges and universities in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Island, West Virginia, and Ontario, Canada.

Weinberg has been a member of the award-winning team of communicators at Pitt-Bradford since 2007.

In addition to writing and coordinating nearly all of the content for Portraits, Weinberg also handles all media relations and assists with other communications and marketing projects. In addition to those responsibilities, she also is president of Pitt-Bradford’s Staff Association. 

Weinberg holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Washington and Lee University. Before coming to Pitt-Bradford, she was a reporter and editor at The Bradford Era. She and her husband, Rick, live in Bradford and are the parents of Preston, a digital narrative and interactive design major at Pitt, and Madeline, an environmental studies and environmental science major at Pitt-Bradford.

To subscribe to Pitt-Bradford’s award-winning magazine, visit https://www.upb.pitt.edu/administrative-offices/communications-marketing/portraits

City of St. Marys Police Department

Happy Halloween! The City of St. Marys Trick or Treat hours will be held Monday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. by porch light invitation.

Remember to keep an eye out for your local emergency services who will be out giving out treats! Thank you to everyone who donated treats!

Please take a moment to look over the following Halloween safety tips from the National Safety Council and The American Academy of Pediatrics:

– A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on the neighborhood rounds

– If your older children are going alone, plan and review the route that is acceptable to you

– Agree on a specific time when children should return home

– Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a home or car for a treat

– Children and adults are reminded to put electronic devices down, keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street

– Instruct your children to travel only in familiar, well-lit areas and avoid trick-or-treating alone

– Tell your children not to eat any treats until they return home

– Teach your children to never enter a stranger’s home

Costumes

– All costumes, wigs and accessories should be fire-resistant

– If children are allowed out after dark, fasten reflective tape to their costumes and bags to make sure they are visible

– When buying Halloween makeup, make sure it is nontoxic and always test it in a small area first

– Remove all makeup before children go to bed to prevent skin and eye irritation

Safety Tips for Motorists

– Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs

– Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully

– At twilight and later in the evening, watch for children in dark clothing.