At 1:32 PM on Monday, Cuba & Friendship Fire Depts. have been dispatched to 5202 Pigtail Road for an active fire confirmed by homeowner. Alarm company is reporting a panic alarm from that location.
FIRE DEPT. ON SCENE REPORTING BURNED FOOD.
At 12:32 PM on Monday, Alfred & Alfred Station have been dispatched to Rt. 21 near the Alfred/Andover town line for a vehicle crash off the roadway into about 3 feet of water in the middle of the swamp. Injured occupant is reported still in the vehicle. Andover rescue truck requested to scene.
Anna May Stickler, age 84, passed away peacefully in the loving care of her family on Friday, June 16, 2023.
She was born September 27, 1939 to Forest and Ethel (Newell) Corwin in Caton, NY.
She had one sibling Jack Corwin of Caton, NY, who passed away.
Anna lived a full event filled life enjoying spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed flowers, birds, butterflies, angels and caring for others.
She will be remembered by her loving children, Cindy Case, Betty Case, Earil (Deborah) Case, Sr., Tammy Case, Cathy Wright, Eleanor (Kevin) Holmes and Tina (Russ) West. She fully enjoyed her 18 grandkids, 20 great grandkids and 1 great great grandchild. She will be deeply missed.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc.
Timothy Paul Williams, 66 of Corning, NY passed away peacefully at home on June 13, 2023 in the presence of his sisters Debbie and Jeannie.
Tim was born on November 18, 1956 in Corning to Kenneth and Myra Drew Williams.
He was a loving son, brother, father and friend to many, always ready to lend a helping hand with a smile.
Tim is survived by a son Shannon (Gretchen) Williams, brothers Robert (Ruby) Drew and Clifford Williams, sisters Donna Causer, Paula Paddock, Rebecca (John) Matsis, Deborah (Reed) Seeley, Naomi (Gerald) Semler, Jeanne Winfield and Ann Oliver.
Tim was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Paul Williams and David Williams.
A celebration of life will be held on August 5, 2023. Location to be announced. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland.
“beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister”
Linda L. Phillips, 81, of Shinglehouse, PA passed away at home with her loving children by her side on Saturday, June 17, 2023, after a long illness.
Born on Tuesday, March 24, 1942 in Cuba, N.Y., she was a daughter of Edward and June Kingsbury Lamb. On March 28, 1964 in the West Clarksville Baptist Church, she married Clifford “PeeWee” Phillips, who passed away on July 21, 2022.
Linda was a graduate of Richburg High School, Class of 1960, in Richburg, N.Y. She was first employed in Olean, N.Y. by the former Clark Brothers and later by McGraw Edison. In August of 1974, Linda and her husband moved to Florida, where Linda was employed as an administrative assistant for over 19 years by the City of Kissimmee and later for 12 years for the Osceola County Courthouse working in several different offices.
Snowbirds till 2015, Linda and PeeWee made their permanent home in Shinglehouse in 2016. While living in Florida, Linda was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Kissimmee where she loved playing the organ, piano, and singing in the choir. In Shinglehouse, she attended the Bell Run Union Church. She was a very faithful woman. In her early years, Linda enjoyed roller skating, spending time at the former Coliseum in Ceres, N.Y., where she met the love of her life, PeeWee. She also enjoyed bowling in her younger years. Her greatest loves were her family and the Lord.
Left to cherish her memory are a son, Tim E. Phillips of Shinglehouse; a daughter, Kimberly Phillips Udstad of Shinglehouse; three grandchildren, Norman A. (Josie) Udstad IV, Wyatt D. Udstad, and Faith A. (Phillip “QB”) Steinmetz; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Vaunda (Bill) Stagi of Kissimmee, FL; a sister-in-law, Beverly “Sue” (Joe) Riehle of Shinglehouse; and several nieces and nephews
Linda was predeceased by her parents and her beloved husband of 58 years.
There will be no public visitation. Private funeral services will be held in the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, with Pastor Chad E. Shaffer, of Bell Run Union Church, Shinglehouse, officiating. Graveside burial services will follow in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to UPMC Cole Home Health and Hospice, 102-108 South Main Street, Coudersport, PA 16915 or to the Shinglehouse Volunteer Ambulance Association, PO Box 98, Shinglehouse, PA 16748.
Linda’s family has entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Linda, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
AUSTIN, Pa.—Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life for Roxanne F. “Roxy” Boyd, 65, of Austin, from 11am to 3pm on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the Coudersport American Legion Buffalo Street, Coudersport.
Roxy passed away on May 22, 2023.
Roxy’s family entrusted her 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
Marguerite E. “Peg” Smith, 87, of Smethport, PA passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side and joining her husband in heaven on Thursday (June 15, 2023) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
She was born April 23, 1936 in Farmers Valley, the daughter of Roy and Verna (Ross) Miller. On March 9, 1957, in Farmers Valley, PA, she married Herbert A. Smith, who died March 24, 2015.
Peg was a graduate of Smethport Area High School and attended New Penn Beauty School, where she received her certification as a beautician.
Peg had several jobs over the years, but being a beautician was her mainstay. She worked at the courthouse for a brief period of time. She owned and operated her own shop as well as traveled to Sena Kean Manor and to her elder client’s homes to do their hair.
She attended the Free Christian Evangelical Church of Smethport and enjoyed indoor and outdoor plants, bird watching (especially hummingbirds), doing puzzles, watching figure skating and Polka Dancing. She loved listening to Gospel Music and old Country Music. Peg was always smiling and giving words of encouragement to friends and family.
She is survived by:
One son: James L. Smith of Smethport
One daughter: Naomi S. (Donald) Raught of Smethport
Grandchildren: Jessica Raught, Caleb Raught, Micah Raught, Jamie (Justin) Smith Swede, Jacob Raught, Collin Smith, Brittney Smith, Aaron Raught, Natalie Smith and Noah Raught
Five great grandchildren
One brother: Charles Miller of Farmers Valley
And many nieces and nephews
In addition to her parents and husband, Peg was preceded in death by four brothers: Frank, Robert William and infant Leonard Miller; four sisters: Gertrude Freeman, Jane Fillhart, infant Charlotte Miller and closest sister and best friend, Muriel Towner.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 11AM to noon at the Free Christian Evangelical Church of Smethport, where a memorial service will begin at noon with the Rev. B.J. Simms, pastor, officiating.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Free Christian Evangelical Church of Smethport or Potter County Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Katherine Marie Teed, 91, of Morris, PA, passed away June 17, 2023 at the Green Home. She was born July 28, 1931 in Pine Township, PA to John “Jack” and May (Minier) Teed, one of their 12 children. She graduated from high school and retired from Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. Katherine loved to garden, fish, hunt and spend time with her family.
Katherine is survived by two siblings and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and 9 siblings.
Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Katherine’s life from 10-11am Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, with a funeral to follow at 11am in the funeral home. Burial will be in Oregon Hill Cemetery. To share a memory or condolence with her family visit www.tusseymosher.com.
Gordon R. “Dick” Johnson, 91, of 1984 Prentisvale Road, Eldred, PA passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at his residence, with his wife by his side.
Born on December 26, 1931, in Bradford, he was a son of the late, Gordon O. and Elva L. (Higley) Johnson.
He was a graduate of the Limestone Union Free School.
On September 6, 1952, he married Helen (Maben) Johnson, who preceded him in death on August 4, 1998. On October, 7, 2000, in the Bradford Alliance Church, he married Margaret A. “Peg” (Lowe) Vanscoter Johnson, who survives.
He worked as a mechanic for Browns Service and Milton Supply, Servomation as a cleaner, and for 30 years as a foreman at W.R. Case Cutlery, where he retired in 1992.
Dick was a member of the Bradford Alliance Church, and recently attended the Church of God in Eldred. He was a Limestone Volunteer Fireman for many years.
Surviving in addition to his wife Peg of 22 years, and seven sons, James H. (Valarie) Johnson, of Great Mills, MD, Dennis L. (Bonnie) Johnson, of Limestone, NY, Roger A. (Merri) Johnson, of Bossier City, LA, Charles A. (Tiffany) Johnson, of Bradford, Paul (Cheryl) Vanscoter, of Eldred, Mike (Jamie Whiteman) Vanscoter, of Eldred, and Matthew (Tammy) Vanscoter, of Port Allegany, three daughters, Debra L. (Danny) Clark, of Limestone, NY, Faye A. Dickerson, of Andover NY, and Brenda (Jeff) Moyer, of Shinglehouse, one brother, Howard Johnson, of Bradford, one sister, Brenda L. (Bill) Carpenter of Olean, NY, 26 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Helen, brother Merle Johnson, twin sisters, Shirley Bremiller and Sharon Johnson.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, June 22, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Bradford Alliance Church, at 3:00 pm funeral services will be held with Rev. Rob Jeffery, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Limestone Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Great Commission Fund at the Bradford Alliance Church, 240 Minard Run Road, Bradford PA 16701, 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
Road Closure: Rte 16 NB/SB from Mill St to Grove St is clsd because of a crash at 1130am, Yorkshire , Cattaraugus Co. ROAD HAS REOPENED.
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At 10:20 AM on Monday, Coudersport ambulance has been dispatched to Route 44 North for a person fallen with a leg injury.
At 10:20 AM on Monday, Hamlin Township Fire Dept. has been dispatched to an outside fire at 331 Main Street in Hazel Hurst.
Emma Podobinski, a June 2 graduate of Warrior Run High School in Turbotville was crowned the 2023 Pennsylvania State Laurel Queen during the Saturday, June 17 coronation that began at 6:30 p.m. in the Wellsboro Area High School auditorium. She was awarded a $3,000 educational scholarship and is the daughter of Emily Ayers of Watsontown and Michael Podobinski of Clarks Summit.
On June 18 at 7:03 pm Shinglehouse Fire and ambulance were dispatched for a victim of an atv crash on School St. in Oswayo Borough.
Air Medical requested.
On June 18 at 2:48 pm. Kane fire and ambulance were dispatched to a car crash to Rt. 321 1 mile before Bobs Trading Post for a car crash with unknown details. All units have been recalled
SFD was dispatched at 0603 on Father’s Day morning to 35 E Valley Rd for a single vehicle MVA rollover. Upon arrival a woman and infant had self extricated and were awaiting emergency personnel. MA-17 along with MA-3 with medic evaluated both and they were transported to the hospital. Engine 24 responded and assisted by PSP and McKeirnan’s Towing. Station 2 Fire Police closed the road during the incident. Chiefs 210 & 220 had command. All units were back in quarters at 0715.
(Photos by Jim Dougherty SFD)
Nancy L. Lyon, 88, a resident of the Watson Memorial Home, Warren, PA, died Sunday morning, June 18, 2023, at Warren General Hospital. Nancy was born March 17, 1935, in Warren, PA. She was the daughter of Rodney C. and Wilma Emerson Zwald.
She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. Nancy enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading, watching western movies and was a diehard Buffalo Bills fan.
Nancy is survived by her 6 children – Judy Stockhausen of Bear Lake, PA., Kathie Reed and husband, Allan of Pittsfield, PA., Carol Nuhfer and husband, James of Mechanicsburg, PA., Rebecca Bayne of Oil City, PA., Allen R. Lyon, Jr. and wife, Julie of Cochranton, PA., Michael Lyon and wife, Catherine, of Warren, PA., 1 Sister, Mary Carol Cartney of Titusville, PA., 18 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren, several Great-Great Grandchildren, several nieces, and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Allen R. Lyon, Sr., who died January 23, 2014, whom she married December 13, 1952, in Warren, PA., 1 Granddaughter, Morgan Lyon, 1 Sister – Marilyn Jean Gustafson, her Son-in-law, Lewis H. Stockenhausen.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, from 6 to 8 P.M. A funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor J. Maier, Pastor, officiating.
Interment will be in Warren County Memorial Park
Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Watson Memorial Home, 1200 Conewango Avenue, Warren, PA. 16365.
E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
William M. “Bill” Weisner, 76, of 116 Siecker Road, St. Marys, PA passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, at Penn Highlands DuBois, after a lengthy illness.
He was born September 26, 1946, in St. Marys, son of the late Harold “Slim” and Elaine Truesdale Weisner. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1964. In his earlier years, Bill worked for his father at Harold Weisner and Sons Construction and later was employed at Keystone Carbon Company, with over 30 years of service.
On August 9, 1969, in the Sacred Heart Church, Bill married Carolee Samick, who survives. They were blessed to share 53 years of marriage.
He is also survived by his daughter, Tricia Bauer (Jason) of St. Marys; four sons: Eric Weisner (Jennifer) of St. Marys; Brian Weisner (Sarah) of Lexington Park, MD; Mark Weisner (Kelly) of Davidsonville, MD; and Curtis Weisner (Emily) of St. Marys; 15 grandchildren: Brianna, Jenna, Gabby, Lanie, Ava, Maggie, Bryn, Ethan, Tristan, and Maddie Weisner; Josh, Jack, and Reagan Bauer; and Mason and Mya Floravit; four sisters: Patty Prechtl (Jerry) of St. Marys; Cathy Dippold of Seymour, IN; Margaret Carr of St. Marys; and Marie Weisner of St. Marys; and by his sister-in-law, Junette Weisner of St. Marys.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brother, James Weisner.
Bill was a member of the Sacred Heart Church. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War and was a Purple Heart Recipient. He loved playing cards and spending time at the Old Schoolhouse Camp. More than anything, Bill loved his children and grandchildren, and found great joy in watching them play in their sporting events.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 10:00 AM, with the Rev. Thomas Curry, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Full military rites will be accorded by the St. Marys Servicemen’s Burial Detail. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Tuesday morning, from 8:30 AM until 9:30 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials, if desired, may be made to the Elk County Catholic School System, 600 Maurus Street, St. Marys, PA 15857; the Ronald McDonald House Pittsburgh, The Plaza Building, 451 44th Street – Penthouse Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15201; or to the Disabled American Veterans, VA Regional Office, 1000 Liberty Avenue, Room 1606, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
