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Robert VanCamp Jr., 97, died on Sunday (Oct. 23, 2022) at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born on March 31, 1925 he was the son of Robert VanCamp Sr. and Genevieve Dibble VanCamp.
On June 10, 1946 in the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Bradford, he married Lorraine K. Lowery.
As a boy, he lived in Allegany, N.Y., and worked on their farm, he also delivered newspapers for three cents a paper. He then moved to Bradford where he worked seating people at the Theatre. He was a 1944 graduate of Bradford High School.
He worked in the oil fields for Sherman Oil, Curtis Oil and Pennzoil for 25 years where he never missed a day of work. He raised 13 children and attended the Free Methodist Church, which became the Lighthouse Church. Robert enjoyed sports, the Bills, and Yankees, and he also enjoyed camping with his daughter Nancy.
Surviving are six sons, Richard (Janice) VanCamp of Millerton, Dennis (Beverly) VanCamp of Nunda, N.Y., Greg VanCamp and Christopher (Valerie) VanCamp, both of Eldred, Eric (Christina) VanCamp of Duke Center, and Shawn (Dianna) VanCamp of West Lawn; six daughters, Dianne (Stephen) Pohl of Orlando, Fla., Deborah Babcock of Farmington, N.Y., Nancy Stolt of Coryville, Mary (Duane) Myers of Olean, N.Y., Lori (James) Danielson of Myerstown, and Alisa (Steve) Englehart of Shortsville, N.Y.; 33 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; one niece, Tina Houben; four nephews, Mike and Kenny Kervin, Terry and Carl Houben.
Preceding him in death is his wife Lorraine on Dec. 22, 2006; a son, Steve VanCamp in 1990; his mom on Oct. 1, 1973; his Dad in 1990; two sisters, Barb Houben and Bettey Kervin.
Friends may call the First Church of God on Saturday (Oct. 29, 2022) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the funeral service immediately following with the Rev. Beth Rosler officiating. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery, on East Valley Road, Smethport.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Otto Township Volunteer Fire Department, or to Roswell Park in Buffalo.
Online condolences may be made at www.framefuneralhome.com

John J. Caribardi, 75, passed away at his home on October 26, 2022, in Lebanon, PA following a lengthy illness.
He was born on May 28, 1947 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late James Caribardi and Eva Aiello Caribardi.

On July 31, 1976, at Holy Rosary Church, he married Lois Scilingo, who survives.  Together they shared more than 46 years of love, laughter, and happiness.

John was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School  and received his undergraduate degree from Edinboro University.  He graduated from Penn State University with his Master’s Degree.  During his college years, he was a member of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, where he formed friendships that lasted throughout his lifetime.

Having been a teacher and school administrator in Elk County for many years, John influenced the lives of many students and colleagues. John was also an adjunct professor for the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.

In his free time, John loved to spend time with his family at his camp in the Rasselas. He could often be found boating or water skiing on East Branch Dam and he never missed an opportunity to hunt and fish.  John loved to teach his children and grandchildren woodworking, chess, and how to build a campfire. John was a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus. A kind, thoughtful, and honest man, John looked forward to spending time with friends and family.  His grandchildren will remember his sense of humor and his steady moral compass. John was a source of wisdom, comfort, and eye-rolling jokes until his very last day.

In addition to his wife, Lois Scilingo Caribardi, he is survived by 2 children; Amy de Sa Pereira and her husband Varpas of San Clemente, CA, and David Caribardi and his wife Vanessa of Lebanon, PA; and by his six beloved grandchildren; Orion, Alessandra, Celina, Evangeline, Christopher, and Adelyn. He is also survived by four siblings; James Caribardi, Caroline Grandinetti, LuAnn Judice, and Jerry Caribardi, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Patty Caribardi.

A Mass of Christian Burial for John J. Caribardi will be celebrated on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Holy Rosary Church, 606 Penn Street, Johnsonburg, PA 15845 with Fr. Kevin Holland as celebrant.
Burial will follow in the Holy Rosary Cemetery in Johnsonburg.

A visitation will be held at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 4:00-6:00 PM.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com

Stanley L. Anderson, 84, of 105 Meadow Lane, Kersey, PA passed away Thursday, October 26, 2022, at Pinecrest Nursing Home, following a lengthy illness.

He was born July 31, 1938, in Toby, PA, son of the late Harry S. and Cora Meredith Anderson.  Stanley was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Kersey High School, Class of 1956.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Army as he was a part of the Reserves during his high school years, then served three years active duty, and then finished his career in 1963 after serving four more years in the Reserves. In 1961, Stan started his career at Sylvania as a maintenance mechanic where he was a dedicated employee for thirty-two years, retiring in 1993.

On February 4, 1961, in Queen of the World Church, Stanley married June Meyer, who survives.  They were blessed to share 61 years of marriage together.

Along with his loving wife, he is survived by his two sons: Rod Anderson (Amy Troha) of St. Marys and Todd Anderson (Julie Brennen) of Mill Hall, PA; his daughter, Tammy Wehler (Dale) of St. Marys; eight grandchildren: Janae Anderson, Randi Anderson, Erica LeBura (Jesse), Alex Anderson (Sara), Andrew Wehler, Eric Wehler, Kirstie Bennett (Caleb), and Jeffrey Wehler; three great-grandchildren: Gideon, Asher, and Banks; a sister, Maxine Hallgren (Dick) of Maryland; a sister-in-law, Joyce Anderson; and by many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Trey Anderson; his sister, Vernetta Rossi; and his brother, Ralph Anderson.

Stanley was a member of the Maria Lutheran Church.  Music was an important part of Stan’s life as he was a member of the “Stan and the Mam Trio”, “Stan Anderson’s Family Four”, and other local bands.  He called many square dances over the years.  He was an avid snowmobiler and loved camping. He cherished his time with his family and friends, especially when they gathered around a campfire to sing songs and carry on. His grandchildren will always remember him as the Papa who could fix anything.

Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Sunday, October 30, 2022 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.

Funeral services will be held at the Maria Lutheran Church on Monday, October 31, 2022 at 10:30 AM with the Rev. Erik Hart officiating.  Full military rites will be accorded by the Fox Township Servicemen’s Burial Detail.  Burial will follow in the Parklawn Memorial Gardens.

Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.

Adam K. “Fester” Lloyd, 42, of Pearl St., Port Allegany, PA passed away unexpectedly Thursday (Oct. 27, 2022), in his home. 

Born July 31, 1980, in Port Allegany, he was a son of Terry P. and Valerie J. Covert Lloyd.  

A lifetime resident of the area, he attended the Smethport Area High School. 

Adam was employed with Graham Packaging Co., Bradford, PA, as a machinist.   

 He was a member of the Wanderers, Lewis Run, PA; he enjoyed shooting pool and riding his motorcycle, but most of all he loved his two pugs. 

Surviving in addition to his mother, Valerie Meacham of Port Allegany, is a brother, James E. (Emily) Cosper of Johnsonburg, PA; and a sister, Breanna L. Lloyd of Port Allegany; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Terry Lloyd.

A Celebration of Life will be held later at a time and date to be announced.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.

Condolences can be made to:  Valerie J. Meacham, 311 Smith Ave.,  Port Allegany, PA 16743     

At 12:20 PM on Friday, Smethport Fire Dept. has been dispatched to the area of 16556 Rt. 6 west of Smethport for a vehicle/bear crash.

BRADFORD, Pa. — Haudenosaunee storyteller Perry Ground will don his traditional regalia to tell traditional indigenous stories Nov. 1 at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.

            In addition to his public performance at noon in the Mukaiyama University Room of the Frame-Westerberg Commons, Ground will also visit Floyd C. Fretz Middle School.

            Ground says he tells traditional stories in a contemporary and engaging way, acting out parts of the story. The stories, he said, have been told for hundreds of years by the Haudenosaunee (HAW-de-no-saw-nee), who were known to the French as the Iroquois, to teach Indigenous history, values and ways to behave as well as entertain.

            Ground explained originally, Haudenosaunee did not write down their stories and passed them only verbally from one generation to another. There were once many storytellers, but now there are only a few, he said.

            A member of the Onondaga Nation (part of the Iroquois Confederacy) Ground first became interested in storytelling during his first year at Cornell University, where he originally wanted to study to become a veterinarian.

            He discovered the university’s American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program and changed to a dual major of Native American history and communication.

            He learned not only from native faculty members, but from his fellow student, one of whom came from a long line of Mohawk storytellers, which fascinated him.

            After graduating from Cornell, Ground began his career an upstate New York historic site on the site of a Seneca village destroyed by the French in the 17^th century.

            He has gone on to present at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., the Brooklyn (N.Y.) Museum of Art and the Iroquois Indian Museum, and at museums, parks, schools and festivals throughout the country.

            During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ground was the Frederick H. Minnett Professor at the Rochester (N.Y.) Institute of Technology, a one-year fellowship that brings Rochester-area multicultural professionals to RIT.

[Please note that in November, the market will move indoors to the Riley Gallery, Saturdays, 10 am to 2 pm.]

The Potter County Farmers Market, located on the square across from the jailhouse, will be open this Friday, October 28th, from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM (weather permitting). Here is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce.  We will have an assortment of colorful beets, gorgeous Celery, carrots, Fresh Young Ginger, spaghetti squash and more. We accept cash, credit cards, SNAP and FMNP checks. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com

REUNING & BRADLEY ORCHARDS will be bringing apple cider this week.

ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there this Friday. We will have a selection of soap bars, shampoo bars, lotions, and bath bombs. We accept cash or card payments. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page. 

JOANIE’S APIARY will be at Market on Friday. We will have our Raw Local Honey along with beeswax products, corn heating pads

CARING CRAFTS will be attending this week’s market! We have a variety of travel pillows! Check out our plastic canvas ornaments/magnets! Our beautiful wreaths are available to decorate your home! It’s never to early to start buying for the holidays! We accept cash payment! Like us on Facebook! Hope to see you there! 

BLACK CATS AND PAPERCRAFTS is planning on being there with clay charms, quilled paper light boxes, wall hangings, wind chimes, hair accessories and an assortment of things made from paper. Be sure to come by for our Spooky Season themed goodies and trick or treat candies. Costumes not required but encouraged as we will be offering instant photos with our resident Black Cat who will coming as Toothless! For more information, or to make a custom order contact Leon at blackcatsandpapercrafts@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page to see sneak peeks of the new things we’re making at https://facebook.com/@blackcatsandpapercrafts

ALPACA CREATIONS will be to market on Friday bringing new and exciting alpaca items. Hand knit hats, mitts, mittens, shawletts, scarves and neck warmers.   Also glittens,  and large variety of  sizes and designs of alpaca socks.    Christmas is on its way as well as COLD WEATHER so stock up on warm alpaca wear soon.    814-601-0049 for special orders or questions.    credit cards accepted.     alpacas@zitomedia.net 

It’s a day to show appreciation for the many first responders that leave whatever they are doing to respond to sickness and emergency situations affecting the people in our communities. Without them, the quality of life would not be the same, especially in the rural communities that depend on volunteers. We invite you to express your appreciation in the comments for the first responders who have answered the call and continue to respond when called.

At 5:31 PM on Thursday, Mansfield & Blossburg Fire Depts. dispatched to a tractor trailer fire on Rt. 15 South at the 174 mile marker.

Priscilla L. Bond, 80, of Bradford, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at The Pavilion @ BRMC.

Born July 21, 1942, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Maudie (Lucas) and Earl Bond. She attended Bradford area schools.

Priscilla was employed as a cook at Anderson’s Dinner in East Bradford and the DeSoto Restaurant for many years. She enjoyed cooking for her family, especially baking her specialty Blueberry Buckle.

She attended First United Methodist Church, and enjoyed hunting, scrap booking, puzzles, board games, cross stitching, walks at Kinzua Bridge State Park, and she loved her animals.

Surviving are three nieces, Katherine (Christopher Trout) Wixson, of Titusville FL, Valerie Hollister, of Lewis Run, and Colleen (Howard) Jarvis, of Angier NC, and six grand nieces and nephews, including Natalie Wixson, Shannon (Jason) Crattie, Garret Hollister, Leslie Ivey, Aaron Jarvis, Kaylee Taylor, and several great grand nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, infant brother King LaVerne Bond, and Wayne Bond.

Family will receive on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, from 11:00 am to Noon at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Ave., where funeral services will be held at noon with the Rev. Rick Nelson, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions if desired may be made to No Feline Left Behind, EARS, or 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

By: Kamrie Costello, CRNP
UPMC Express Care

Express Care. Urgent care. Emergency department. Extended hours. Walk-in appointments.

With more ways than ever to access medical care, we have created greater consumer choice – and greater confusion. How do you know which choice is right for you and your family? Clear up the confusion with this helpful comparison: 

Emergency Care

If it’s a health emergency, think emergency department. If you are ever experiencing symptoms of a potentially life-threatening condition, such as a stroke, trauma, or heart attack, dial 9-1-1, or go directly to the closest Emergency Department.

Time matters. Your nearest emergency department is equipped to stabilize your condition and transfer you to another center for specialty services if indicated based on your condition.

Emergency departments are…

• Open 24/7.
• Intended for pressing medical emergencies.
• Staffed by highly skilled providers specializing in emergent medical conditions.
• Mandated to care for patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
• Meant to evaluate and care for patients with potentially life-threatening conditions first, through a process called triage; Patients are often not seen in the order they arrive due to the triage process.

Express Care

The terms convenient care and express care often go hand-in-hand as they offer the same services at the same hours around the same price. You get walk-in availability with access to certified nurse practitioners (CRNP) and physician assistants to help with wellness and services for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. If you’re unable to visit your primary care physician, an express care clinic is an exceptional alternative for treatment.

Express care clinics…

• Offer extended hours on weekdays and are open on the weekend.
• Are designed to see patients quickly and after-hours.
• Treat common, minor problems like earaches, rashes, insect bites, and flu.
• Are not equipped with the same resources and specialists as emergency departments.
• Determine wait times on a first-come, first-serve basis, and costs and co-pays are lower than urgent or emergency care.

Primary Care

Primary care offices are also known as health centers or a doctor’s office. These offices feature family medicine providers specially trained for treating patients of all ages. These offices may feature physicians (M.D. and D.O.), certified nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

Primary care offices are…

• Open during the week and may offer extended hours for evenings or weekends.
• Your best resource for physical exams, wellness screenings and immunizations.
• Intended to manage chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, minor acute conditions like common cold, UTI and your overall wellness.
• Helpful for diagnosing problems early and connecting you with specialists as needed for outpatient evaluation and/or testing.

While the electronic medical record makes it easier to keep all your medical providers on the same page, it is always a good idea to update your family doctor on any visits to specialists or emergency services. Be sure to keep your family doctor up to date on any changes in your medical history, treatments, or medications. 

Kamrie Costello, CRNP, provides services at UPMC Express Care at UPMC Cole, 1001 E. 2^nd St., Coudersport. UPMC Express Care at UPMC Cole is a walk-in primary care clinic designed to meet the urgent medical needs of patients who are not able to see their regular medical provider. UPMC Express Care at UPMC Cole is open Monday through Friday from noon-6:30 p.m. and weekends from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. For more information on emergency, urgent, and primary care services available at UPMC in North Central Pa., visit UPMC.com/NorthcentralPA.

Only 9 days until the 1920s come back at the S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library Dinner Auction Fundraiser! The library is still selling tickets to “Check-in at Sammy’s Speakeasy” on November 5 at the Star Hose Company #1 Fire Hall in Port Allegany! Enjoy dinner by Eddies on main, live music by John Meade, and signature cocktails, games, and cheer! For more information, please visit:  http://www.swsmithlibrary.org/library-dinner-auction-fundraiser.html

Juried photographer Curt Weinhold will teach a “Beginner Photography “ class November 3 at the Potter County Artisan Co-op, 227 North Main Street Coudersport. The class will be held from 6:30 to 8:00 pm and will cover “Explanation of Menu’’, “Basic Settings”, “Light”, and “Composition.” Students need to take their DSLR camera. Cost is $25.00.  Reservations required and can be made by calling the Co-op at 814-274-8165 or emailing pottercountyartisancenter@gmail.com.

 Weinhold  is a well-known award winning photographer. In 2018 he was named “Route 6 Artisan of the year  the by the Pennsylvania Route 6 Alliance board for  exemplifying the goals of the Route 6 Artisan Trail program.  Weinhold specializes primarily on nature and the outdoors .A favorite subject of Weinhold’s is the Milky Way  as seen from Cherry Springs State Park. Weinhold  was instrumental in getting the Pennsylvania  General Assembly to designate a section of Route 44 near Cherry Springs, “Highway to the Stars.” Weinhold and his wife, Penny, reside in Coudersport.

At 3:19 PM on Thursday, Wellsboro & Mansfield Fire Depts. have been dispatched to Shumway Hill Road for a structural rescue of a woman fall victim. A 75 year old woman is reported to have had her leg fall through the floor in her laundry room.

(SMETHPORT and ELDRED, Pennsylvania):  Students in Smethport and Eldred had a visit by K9s during a program on Saying “No” to drugs.  District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer, Chief County Detective Ryan Yingling, Officer Dakota Eaton, and K9 Officers Bob and Vicki Rinfrette were invited to present to the 4^th grade class of Smethport Elementary and grades K-6 at Otto-Eldred Elementary.

On Tuesday, October 25, 2022, Smethport hosted DA Shaffer, Chief Yingling and Mr. and Mrs. Rinfrette who were joined by K9s LG and Nico.  LG is a drug-detecting dog and Nico is an explosive-detecting dog.  Both dogs are handled by Bob Rinfrette.

On Wednesday, October 26, Otto-Eldred Elementary hosted DA Shaffer, Officer Eaton and the Rinfrettes who were joined by LG and Nico as well as the newest member of the County Detective K9 Unit, Rigby.  Office Dakota Eaton is Rigby’s handler.

DA Shaffer: “The program is designed to help children say “no” to drugs as well as how to safely handle medication.  The K9s were invited by the schools as part of the respective districts’ participation in Red Ribbon Week 2022  – a national campaign whose mission is to keep children drug-free.

The children were most excited to meet the K9s, who also loved the attention from the children.  Thank you to the teachers and staff at both schools for inviting us into your school.”

The DA and Officers spoke to the students about how to stay away from drugs.  They encouraged them to say, “No,” walk away, and call an adult if they are offered drugs.  They talked to them about medication – only to take medication that their doctor has prescribed for them, only take it from their caregiver, and to not share medication.

The group also talked about how police officers keep them safe and that police officers are their friend.

In both presentations, the children learned how the dogs use their nose to find drugs.

The District Attorney gave the children pledge cards where they can promise to remain drug-free.

If you would like a K9 at your school or facility for a presentation or a search, please contact the Detective Bureau at the District Attorney’s Office at (814) 887-3312 or da@mckeancountypa.org.  For more information, visit McKeanDA.org

At 2:24 PM on Thursday, Coudersport ambulance has been dispatched to Teuscher Hill Road for a man fallen.

Mary Ann Morton, 65, of Bradford, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.

She was born on June 2, 1957 in Bradford, a daughter of the late Bernard Jr., and Anna Mae Smith Pistner.

She loved playing bingo at all the area fire halls and she was a former member of some local bowling leagues.

She was employed by Zippo Manufacturing Co., in the repair department for forty-five years until she retired in 2018 due to health issues.

She is survived by one sister, Connie (Ray) Ford of Bradford; one niece, Tammy (Lester) Lasher of Olean, NY; one grandnephew, Carmen Germain; one grandniece, Marieanna Germain and the family of her long-time companion who preceded her in death.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her long-time companion, Robert Higley.

At her request there will be no funeral services.

Private burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in her memory can be made to the Derrick City Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 58, Derrick City, PA  16727.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.  

Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.