Shinglehouse Ambulance to High School

At 1:00 PM on Wednesday, Shinglehouse ambulance has been called to the high school for a 13 year old male with a head injury.

At 1:00 PM on Wednesday, Shinglehouse ambulance has been called to the high school for a 13 year old male with a head injury.

Robert Charles Bair, MD, 103, of Wellsboro, PA passed away early Tuesday February 28, 2023, at home surrounded by family.
He was born January 14, 1920, in New Hope, PA, to Walter G. and Hazel (Horn) Bair. Dr. Bair graduated from New Hope High School in a class of 14 in 1938 from Franklin and Marshall College in 1947 and Jefferson Medical College in 1950.
His education was interrupted in 1942 when he served in the US Army during WWII in the South Pacific. This service included assaults on multiple islands.
Following his graduation from medical college, Dr. Bair married Grace Conrad, and they shared 45 years of marriage until her death in 1995. Together they raised five children. Dr. Bair was very generous in his community and served on the Board of Directors of the Northern Tier Children’s Home, Board of Directors of Human Services Agency, President of the Wellsboro Community Concert Association, President of the Wednesday Morning Musicales (briefly), and was the Chief of Surgery at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial hospital until his retirement in 1986. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church since 1955 and had been very faithful serving as an elder, and singing in the choir. He was deeply proud of his family and he enjoyed staying close with the generations as they matured. Dr. Bair and his wife mentored and encouraged youth in the community often helping them obtain a college education.
Dr. Bair is survived by two sons: Robert C. (Sharon) Bair, Jr. of Wellsboro, and William E. (Kim) Bair of Cambridge, MD; three daughters: Susan Grace (Karl) Korbett of Acworth, GA, Sally (Laurent) Pillard of Ponthierry, France, and Nancy Bair of Wellsboro; 14 grandchildren: Steven (Callie), Nathan (Sarah), Evan, Kristen, Amanda, Alexia, and Collin Bair, Kelsey, Caleb (Kelsey), and Nevin Korbett, Emma, Dorian, Anne and William Pillard; a great-grandchild: Cade Korbett; two sisters-in-law: Marion Bair of Pennsburg, PA, and Eleanor Conrad of Reading, PA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Walter and Earl Bair, and a sister: June Minschwaner.
Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Dr. Bair’s life from 2-4pm and 7-9pm Friday, March 10, 2023, at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA and from 1-2pm Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the First Presbyterian Church of Wellsboro, 130 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA with a funeral to follow in church at 2pm. Burial will be in the Wellsboro Cemetery.
Donations in his memory may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, the Wellsboro Area Food Pantry, 36 Main St, Wellsboro, PA 16901, or Santa’s Caravan Heritage Presbyterian Church, 5323 Bells Ferry Rd., Acworth, GA 30102. To share a memory or condolence with his family visit www.tusseymosher.com.

John Curtis Bloomquist, 77, passed away Monday (February 27, 2023) at the Lutheran Home in Kane, where he was a resident for nearly 17 years.
John was a well-known artist throughout the area and a retired elementary art teacher. He taught at the South Street Elementary School in St. Mary’s for 34 years. John graduated from Kane Area High School in 1963. He then graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (BA) and the Pennsylvania State University (MA).
For nearly 40 years, John operated Bloomquist Studio in Kane where he could be found making pottery or paintings on a daily basis. Over the years, many people would find their way to his studio to watch him work. This included school groups, Boy and Girl Scout troops, as well as, many of his friends. Often, inspiring young artists would spend time at his studio refining their craft, as would dozens of neighborhood children whose mothers would surely rather their children make a mess in John’s clay room than their living room. The more visitors the merrier for John. He loved the company and loved to entertain.
John would take his artwork to art shows throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York. Over the years John won hundreds of awards and many “Best of Show” awards for his pottery, paintings, and sculptures. John was an inspiration for many local artists who he in turn admired for their artwork. While a resident in the Lutheran Home, John was a committee member for the annual Art in the Wilds art show held every year in Evergreen Park. In 2014, the Pennsylvania Senate awarded John with a Lifetime Achievement award as a master potter, art teacher, and advocate of artists.
Over the years, John was a member of community groups, such as the Kiwanis and the Kane Players. John was also a lifetime member of the Kane Elks Lodge.
In 1967, John helped prove the theory opposites attract when he married Cheryl Ann Holt, who survives. Cheri could be seen almost every day sitting by John’s side at the Lutheran Home. John was a loving husband and even a better father to his two kids, Jody (Libby) Bloomquist of Kane and Karin (Jason) Dickens of Greensboro, NC, who both survive. John was not only a great dad, but his kids had many friends who also enjoyed spending time with John throughout the years. At most events, even in his years at the Luther Home, John was known to be the life of the party.
John was preceded in death by his parents Seth and Catherine “Babe” Bloomquist who owned Bloomquist Grocery in Kane, where John learned his work ethic. John is survived by his brother Seth (Mary) Bloomquist of Kane, and sister Cathy Lebed of San Luis Obispo, CA. Also surviving are grandchildren Karson and Kylie Dickens, as well as, nine nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service which will take place at Cummings Funeral Home on Saturday (March 4) at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. David Pflieger officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 22324, New York, NY 10087.

Tionesta, Pa.: The Army Corps of Engineers at Tionesta Lake and Volunteers for the Ruffed Grouse Society plan the renewal of alder for wildlife over the next several years. Woodcock, ruffed grouse, warblers, rabbits, mice, voles, bobcats, and fox all use the habitat created by an alder thicket. As alder grows and gets too old, it starts to ‘lay down’ and roots will decay. But, a simple and proven wildlife habitat management technique of stump cutting will remove the older stems and put abundant sunlight back on the ground and cut stump, and cause the alder to put up abundant new growth. This new growth will provide habitat for many birds and small mammals over the nest thirty years after the stump cutting.
The alder renewal process involves volunteers working in teams of three. One person with all the required safety equipment will operate a chainsaw to cut stumps that are one to five inches in diameter. A second person piles brush and uses loppers to cut stumps less than one inch in size. A third volunteer piles brush. Alder will be cut within an area of 30 feet square adjacent to a user-created trail through the thicket. Boots, jackets, gloves, and hats will be required of volunteers. The Ruffed Grouse Society will furnish any needed equipment.
No special skills are needed by volunteers to help on this project – come on out and help pile cuttings to create brush piles for wildlife! If volunteers are willing to help on this project, please contact Jed Hamberger at jedhamberger@gmail.com because we need to know what kind and how many of tools to bring to support the volunteer effort.
Tentative dates planned for the alder renewal are two Saturdays, March 11 and April 1 in 2023. The meeting spot will be the parking lot of the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church at 2048 German Hill Road, Tionesta, 16353. Volunteers should be at the parking lot by 10:00 a.m. and plan on two to three hours of work. We will caravan to the alder site from the parking lot. More dates will be planned in 2024, too. Please contact Jed if you want to help wildlife on this project, but cannot make the tentative dates, because we have a retired person willing to meet volunteers for a work day outside of a Saturday. Park staff and RGS Volunteers will be available to answer any questions.
Coudersport, PA. — Public and private pesticide applicators can get their recertification credits by attending an agronomic pesticide update workshop offered by Penn State Extension.
The update meeting will be held at 7 pm on Tuesday, March 7th, at the Penn State Extension Office in Coudersport. It will feature details of the pest management decision-making process and will conclude at 9 pm with a discussion of safe, proper, and legal use of pesticides.
The Penn State Extension Agronomic Pesticide Update is a traditional Core (two credits) and Category (two credits) session for private pesticide applicators. However, any applicator may attend.
The cost of the two-hour course is $10. To register, visit https://extension.psu.edu/agronomic-pesticide-update or call 877-345-0691. Registration closes Monday, March 6th, but walk-ins are welcome if space allows.
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

My name is Loren Fitzgerald and I am running for Commissioner in Potter County. In the coming months, I will be traveling around Potter County to share my vision and to solicit your feedback on how we transform Potter County to a place where our residents thrive personally and professionally. A little bit about who I am:
Potter County Native – I grew up near Cherry Springs and graduated from Austin Area School District. I joined the Air Force ten days after graduation and spent the next 20 years serving this great country. I retired from the Pentagon in 2006 and moved back to Potter County to raise my family.
Family Man – I met my beautiful wife Sharon while we were both serving in Berlin, Germany during the end of the cold war in the late 1980s. We have a daughter, Heather, and a son, John. Both graduated from Coudersport School District and subsequently followed in their parent’s footsteps by serving in the U.S Air Force.
Veteran – During my 20 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, I assumed leadership positions during every assignment. In addition to attending formal leadership academies, I honed my leadership skills leading large teams of joint service personnel and was responsible for managing multi-million dollar program budgets. During my last assignment at the Pentagon, I was responsible for the utilization, training, and funding of the 1000+ airmen in my career field.
Community Volunteer – I’ve always believed volunteer civil service is necessary for communities to function and excel. After returning to Potter County, I volunteered with several organizations including The Boys & Girls Club of Potter County, Trout Unlimited, and Project Healing Waters. I am a member of the Masonic Lodge, Consistory, and the American Legion. I was elected to the Coudersport Area School District Board of Directors where I served on the budget and negotiations committees. During my four years on the school board, I voted for STEM Labs and against wasteful spending and Common Core curriculum. In 2020, I was appointed to the Potter County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities. As a leading voice on the board, I worked to put Authority-held properties back on the tax rolls. I’ve also served as the head coach for the State Champion Black Forest Falcons Youth Trap Team for the last six years. We currently have a record 54 youth shooters from Coudersport, Austin, Galeton, Northern Potter, and Emporium school districts, and 15 volunteer coaches. The Trap Team raises significant financial funding annually to ensure this program continues.
Local Business Owner – I am the co-owner of God’s Country Upland Preserve, LLC…a full service upland bird hunting preserve. I started the preserve four years ago and have turned the operation into a premier experience for upland bird hunters from Pennsylvania and surrounding states.
Potter County desperately needs proven leadership and fiscal management experience to lead our county out of negative population growth and declining career opportunities. We need to make certain our county employees feel valued and appreciated. We also need to spend responsibly and not create/staff unnecessary positions. These are just a few items that we need to address and I look forward to hearing from my fellow Potter County citizens. I respectfully ask for your support in the May 16th Primary to put my leadership and fiscal management skills to work for you!
Follow my Facebook page – Loren Fitzgerald For Potter County Commissioner


At 11:17 AM on Wednesday, Roulette Ambulance has been dispatched to East Cutler Road in Port Allegany for difficulty breathing.
PFBC BOARD GIVES PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO PROPOSED FEE ADJUSTMENTS NECESSARY TO DELIVER QUALITY FISHING AND BOATING
HARRISBURG, Pa. (March 1) – During a special meeting held today, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Board of Commissioners gave preliminary approval to a list of proposed fee adjustments for various fishing licenses and permits for the 2024 license year.
“Through these modest fee adjustments, we are keeping pace with the rising costs associated with maintaining vital infrastructure, services, and programs that anglers and boaters deserve and have come to expect,” said Robert BJ Small, PFBC President and District 6 Commissioner. “Our goal is to keep the prices of fishing licenses and permits as low as possible, while still being able to upgrade and invest in the equipment, staff, programs, and facilities, such as our fish hatcheries and hundreds of public access areas, that deliver quality recreation throughout the Commonwealth. Adjusting fees to match our business needs, when necessary, will ensure that Pennsylvania remains a destination for fishing and boating for a very long time.”
Under the proposal, the price of the most common fishing license and permits, a Resident Annual Fishing License, Trout Permit, and Combination Trout/Lake Erie Permit, would increase by $2.50 each in 2024. Separate increases would be applied to other license and permit categories for non-residents, seniors, and tourists. If approved, revenues from these fee increases are expected to generate an estimated $2.9 million annually for the PFBC’s Fish Fund to support fishing related programs.
In accordance with Act 56 of 2020, which provided the PFBC with the authorization to set fees, the proposed fee adjustments must be given preliminary approval by the Board, be presented during a public hearing, and given final approval by the Board. Also, in accordance with Act 56, after final Board approval, the fee adjustments will be shared with the Pennsylvania House and Senate Game and Fisheries Committees for their review.
The date for the public hearing has yet to be established and is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
HARRISBURG, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced he is appointing Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis as the Chairman of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). The Shapiro-Davis Administration has made public safety a top priority, working to invest in the safety of our children, families, and neighbors.

At 10:09 AM on Wednesday, Shinglehouse Fire & EMS has been dispatched to a 2 vehicle crash at the intersection of South Mill Street/South Stevens Street near the Dollar General.

At 9:50 AM on Wednesday, Shinglehouse ambulance called to Puritan Street.

Timothy D. Snyder, 64, of Shawmut Road, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his residence.
On November 16, 1958, he was born the son of the late Harold and Amelia Walker Snyder.
Timothy was a loving and caring brother, uncle, and friend to many. He enjoyed spending his time talking on the phone and keeping up with every ones life.
Timothy is survived by 3 brothers: Donald and his wife Sherrie of Freeport, Delmar Snyder of Brockport, and Terry Snyder and his wife Yvette of Brackenridge, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 sisters: Joyce Bowser, Loraine Cousins, Arlene Detsch, and Donna in infancy.
Services will be held privately by the family.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services-Kersey, 339 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com

Dr. Wm David Close, 77, of Bradford, died on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at his home.
David taught school in Southampton, NY, New York City and Brockport, NY. He also did substitute teaching in the Bradford School District. He taught several subjects; including history, physical education, developmental reading and special education. David also coached basketball, soccer and baseball.
While teaching in New York City, David coached with Bill Polian, who is now in the football hall of fame. David played rugby and semi-pro basketball while living in New York City. While in high school, David played several sports and was named to the district nine first team and the Big Thirty All Star team in basketball. David earned a Bachelor of Science at West Virginia University, a Master of Science at St. Bonaventure University and a Doctorate of Science in Cognitive Studies. He has also written several books including: Deadly Woods I, Deadly Woods II, Between Classes, Three Reading Plays for Children and several books of poetry, the latest being Provoking Pathways. David also created a local sports paper in Bradford called, “Around the Horn”.
David belonged to several clubs in Bradford and enjoyed reading, writing, walking, playing golf and having beers with his friends.
He is survived by one son, Arick (Erika) Close of Bradford; one daughter, Corrine Close of Greensboro, NC; one sister, Penny (Ron) Filler of Vero Beach, FL; three grandchildren, Mason and Alyson Close and Teagan Johnson and two nephews, Matt and Mark Filler.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and June Close and his long-time companion, Joanie Lyons.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc. from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM in the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Klouw, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Limestone Cemetery, Limestone, NY.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorials be made to the Lt. John C. Roche Post 212 VFW, 94 Barbour St., Bradford, PA 16701 or the American Legion Post 108, 210 West Washington St., Bradford, PA 16701.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.

At 11:55 PM on Tuesday, Coudersport Ambulance has been dispatched to Rt. 6 West for an activated medical alarm.

Harold E. Nolt, 72, of a longtime resident of Coudersport, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Harold’s final arrangements are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary. His family has entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

Stanley E. Kephart was born May 1st, 1929, to William & Bessie Kephart in Emporium, PA.
In 1949, he married Elvira Hollett and together their raised their family of five children in Tillamook, OR. Stan was a hard worker and to support his family he founded what’s now known as Kephart’s Painting.
Stan had many hobbies such as fishing and hunting, throwing horseshoes, playing cards, and working in his bountiful garden which he was very proud of. You were always able to find fresh fruit, vegetables, and dahlias which he was more than happy to share.
Stan passed away in McMinnville, OR on February 21, 2023, with family by his side.
Stan was preceded in death by his wife, Elvira Kephart, and son, Jim Kephart. Stan leaves behind to honor his life his sister Mary Gersch. His children, William Kephart and wife Sandy, Daniel Kephart and wife Jennifer, Timothy Kephart and wife Tami, Sherry Weir and husband Mark, and Daughter-in-law Bonnie Kephart, his grandchildren, and his great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at Waud’s Funeral Home on Saturday March 11th, 2023, at 1:00 PM. followed by a Celebration of Life Potluck at the Alderbrook Hall immediately after.
Personal note
Stan was preceded in death by his parents, William Kephart and Bessie Eileen Clark Kephart; and his brothers, Chuck, Fran, Howard, and Don and sister Betty Kephart Cowley, all originally from Emporium, PA.

Ruth E. “Boodie” Burfield, 101, of Ridgway, died on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Elk Haven Nursing Home after a brief illness.
On September 7, 1921, in Ridgway, she was born a daughter to the late Charles H. and Emma Prowbst Sherwood.
In 1942, she married the late Donald R. Burfield, who preceded her in death in 1973.
Boodie was a lifelong resident and a member of Faith United Church of Christ. She was well traveled and loved taking trips with her son. Boodie enjoyed sitting on her porch feeding the birds.
Ruth is survived by 4 nieces: Beverly Jescheling of AZ, Cathy Marczewski of WI, Nancy Daily and her husband Pat of WI, and Linda Stather and her husband Doug of FL, 2 nephews: Don Sherwood and his wife Gina of Ridgway and Bob Sherwood and his wife Nancy of MI.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Robert G. Burfield, and 3 brothers: Charles, Ralph, and George Sherwood.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Ridgway Ambulance.
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

Angela Mary Tegzes, 58, of Brooklyn House, Mary Lloyd Services in Mansfield, passed away Monday February 27, 2023 in the Troy Community Hospital. She was born August 4, 1964 in Pittsburgh, PA to George and Katherine (Paulin) Tegzes, Jr. She attended the Clelian Heights School for Exceptional Children, and worked for Highland Chocolates and Partners in Progress. Angela was very involved in Special Olympics, and loved music and dancing.
Angela is survived by two brothers: George Tegzes of Panama City, Panama, and Jeffery (Abbe) Tegzes of LeNoir City TN; and four sisters: Katherine Hughes of Gibsonia, PA, Barbara (Allan) Urbanic of El Sabrante, CA, Anne Peters of Midway, KY, and Elizabeth (Don) Hummel of Wellsboro. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister: Mary Susan Batchelor.
Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Angela’s life from 9:00-10:45am Monday March 6, 2023 at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home 139 Main Street Wellsboro, PA, and her funeral Mass at 11:00am Monday March 6, 2023 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Wellsboro. Donations in her memory may be made to Tioga County Special Olympics PO Box 534, Wellsboro, PA 16901, Partners in Progress 332 S Main St, Mansfield, PA 16933, or Martha Lloyd Community Services 117 N Main St, Mansfield, PA 16933. To share a memory or condolence with her family visit www.tusseymosher.com.

At 11:20 PM on Tuesday, Centerville, Fillmore & Rushford have been dispatched to 9792 Dow Road for a fully involved structure fire.

Jeanette “Jean” D. Weber, 80, of Smethport, passed away Wednesday (February 22, 2023) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
She was born December 4, 1942 in Bronx, NY, the only child of Wilhelm Weber and Lydia Werner Weber Gross. Jean would go onto inherit her father’s sweet tooth as he was a professional baker and often times would arrive home with a bag of sweet confections as Jeannie was getting ready for school.
As an only child, Jeannie was left to entertain herself. She made friends easily as both a youth and an adult. Her light hearted demeanor and lust of entertaining others came very naturally. She could spend endless time and money at the ‘dollar day’ buying toys and other trinkets that made Jean giggle.
After High School Jean worked a variety of jobs including taxi cab driver and bartender to name a few. She then put herself through night school and graduated from Hunter College in New York City. Her degree would lead her to a career in teaching. She worked in New York, Massachusetts and finally Florida. Her final tenure of teaching was one she truly enjoyed, working with vocational students in the Sarasota Public Schools.
Jeannie had two great loves in life; opera and her partner Shirley Ostrander. Her love of opera began early on and she was a regular at the MET. She not only enjoyed listening to many opera greats, but often could be found backstage after a performance. Her natural talent of the written word would lead to many articles about operas and the artists to be published throughout the years. This would lead to ‘letters to the editors’ in her later years, as Jean always had an opinion on matters.
Life took Jean from the east coast, then she drove her puke green VW Beatle to the west coast and lived there for several years to ultimately land in Florida. This is where she would meet the love of her life, Shirley Ostrander in 2000. Shirley & Jean were a pair like none other, full of love and laughter. Shirley predeceased Jean in December 2022, only to have Jean join her the day before her birthday. Celebrations surely ensued.
Jean is survived by a small chosen family; Mary and John VanMarter, Ed Vicic, Amber Nelson, Denise Bowers and Deb Nelson. And of course, not to be forgotten, one of her four beloved puppies, “Panda Soleil”.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving companion, Shirley Ostrander on December 12, 2022. Along with three of her fur babies; “Bernard”, “Bijou” and her most special “Byron”.
There will be no visitation or funeral services. Burial will be in Grimes Cemetery, Port Allegany. Memorials, if desired, may be made to Hamlin Memorial Library, 123 Mechanic St., Smethport, PA 16749 or to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.