Alice J. Kiefer, 90, of Wellsville, died on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the Wellsville Manor Care Center, with loved ones by her side. She was born January 4, 1935, in Cheektowaga, the daughter of the late Leo L. and Regina D. (Broniskzewski) Kaminski. On August 14, 1954, in Cheektowaga, she married Kenneth Kiefer, who predeceased her in 1980.
Leadership Elk Cameron (LEC) participants visited the State Capitol in early May. The group met with Senator Dush’s Chief of Staff, Representatives Armanini and Causer, and representatives of the Pennsylvania Treasury. The Senator and Representatives engaged the group in discussions about how state government functions, how laws are introduced and amended, as well as concerns in our communities and how to address them.
George P. Dubots, Jr. “beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend”
George P. Dubots, Jr., 79, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born on Tuesday, January 29, 1946, in Coudersport, he was a son of George P. Sr. and Helen E. Pekarski Dubots.
George was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 1963. He furthered his education at Lock Haven University.
George, who was retired, was employed for many years at Pure Carbon and was additionally employed by Maple Manor in Port Allegany.
George was a member of St. Eulalia Catholic Church in Coudersport. He was a man of great faith having sent daily blessings by Facebook Messenger to family and friends. George was very committed to the AA program as a mentor for over 45 years for anyone in need. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He helped his brother with the family business, Jerry’s Meat Processing in Coudersport. He enjoyed all sports, especially the sports his children and grandchildren participated in. He loved his dogs and many others of friends and family. His greatest love was his family.
Left to cherish his memory are a son, George P. (Vicky) Dubots III of Coudersport; a daughter-in-law, Jodi L. (Anderson) Dubots of Temecula, California; five grandchildren, Darian Dubots, Damon Dubots, Cole Dubots, Dana (Hunter) Redmond, and Callie Dubots, who all lovingly called George, “Fishing Grandpa”; and a great-grandson, Archer F. Redmond who George was elated to welcome to the family. Also left to cherish his memory are two bonus grandchildren, Devin (Myk) Fox and Garrett (Macie) Kio; two bonus great-grandchildren, Anna Bean and Michael Bean; a sister, Frances C. Carpenter of Coudersport; a sister-in-law, Jenny Pekarski of Croydon, PA; several nieces and nephews; dear friends, Jim and Tammy Harkins, Jim and Kristin Gavin, Tim Schoener, and many others too numerous to list individually.
In addition to his parents, George was predeceased by a son, John P. Dubots; three brothers, James W. Pekarski, Joseph A. Dubots, and Jerome F. Dubots; a brother-in-law, Michael J. Carpenter, Sr; and two nephews, Michael J. Carpenter, Jr. and James W. Pekarski, Jr.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Eulalia Catholic Church, Coudersport, on a date and time to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in George’s name may be made to his son’s memory and legacy, The John P. Dubots Scholarship Fund, c/o Citizens & Northern Bank, 10 N. Main Street, Coudersport, PA 16915; to Alcoholics Anonymous on their online Contributions portal; or charity of the donor’s choice.
George’s family has entrusted his care and cremation arrangements 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 George, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Port Allegany Wine Walk founders and organizers George and Susan Riley attended the monthly meeting of the Port Allegany Women’s Club to present checks to the club for their Small Town Christmas Project and to the Port Allegany Historical Society. Now in its 7th year, the Wine Walk has raised over $40,000 for local groups. Past donations include $4000 to the Star Hose Fire Company #1 in year one of the Wine Walk; they collected $2,200 for the Port Allegany Recreation Authority/Community Pool – even though there was no walk that year due to COVID; $6000 in year three to PAAS; $6,500 in year four to the S. W. Smith Library; $7,750 was given to Youth Sports in year five and the largest donation to date was given in 2024 to the Port Center/50 Plus Club in the amount of $8000. Donations to the PAWC and Historical Society totaled $7600.
The congregation at the Evangelical Covenant Church celebrated Confirmation Sunday during the morning worship service on May 18th. After two years of confirmation classes, four students were confirmed. They were Aiden Bliss, Alayna Palmer, Lillianne Reed and Delaney Stromberg. These students participated in the worship service from beginning to end, even delivering the sermon. Also participating were first year confirmation students Cooper Bliss, Gillian Stromberg and Iziah Petruzzi. They are pictured with their confirmation teacher and pastor of the church, J. T. Madison.
The Port Allegany Music Boosters recently honored the Class of 2025 members of the Concert Choir and Concert Band with a reception held in the library at PAHS. Seniors recognized were
Cameron County joining counties across the state to celebrate the 250th birthday party for United States. To kick off the year end event in the county, a Liberty Tree will be planted at the Little Museum in Sterling Run on Saturday May 24 at 1:30pm.
The seedling comes from the last remaining tree in Annapolis Maryland. Members of the Sons of Liberty would gather under Liberty trees to plan resistance to the rule of Britain over the colonies. Currently the Cameron County web page https://www.cameroncountypa.com/a250pa/index.php features military men and women who have served the United States.
* WHAT…Temperatures in the mid 30s will result in frost formation.
* WHERE…North Central Pennsylvania.
* WHEN…From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Near-ground freezing temperatures could kill uncovered sensitive outdoor vegetation.
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On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 2 p.m., Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Executive Director Tim Schaeffer and staff will be joined by State Representative Bud Cook and local officials at Smitty’s Marina to celebrate National Safe Boating Week. In addition, officials will announce a new opportunity for local boaters to earn their Boating Safety Education Certificate this summer.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (May 16) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is alerting boaters that access to a portion of the Susquehanna River will be restricted from May 22-25, during the upcoming Air Dot Show Tour at Harrisburg International Airport, Dauphin County.
For the safety of the public and air show participants, buoys will be placed in the river to mark a temporary exclusion zone which includes the immediate area adjacent to the airport runway and extends to mid-river. Waterways Conservation Officers and other security personnel will be present in the area to redirect boat traffic around the exclusion zone, as necessary. Unauthorized persons and boats who enter the restricted area will result in a delay in air show operations and could be subject to fines and penalties.
A map of the temporary exclusion zone can be viewed here.
2025 Theme: “Color Our World” encourages creativity, self-expression & summer reading fun
EMPORIUM, PA — Get ready to paint the town with your imagination! The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library invites children to join the most colorful adventure of the summer with the launch of its 2025 Summer Reading Program, “Color Our World!”
Excitement is building as one of the oldest and most challenging distance running events in the eastern United States celebrates its golden anniversary this year. The God’s Country Marathon, scheduled for Saturday, June 7, on the Galeton-to-Coudersport course will be one for the books!
Organizers are planning some special events to mark the 50th year. Among guests who are expected to converge at the courthouse square finish line are the course record-holder, Terry Stanley, race founder Ralph Wentz, and some other notables. As always, runners will answer the starter’s gun at Galeton Area School, progress to U.S. Rt. 6 and “conquer” the grueling course up and over Denton Hill enroute to the courthouse square finish line.
For the first time since 2018, the Pennsylvania College of Technology archery team has an All-American.
Casey Keiter of Dornsife became the 44th Wildcat to earn that distinction as the USA Archery Collegiate Target Nationals wrapped up Saturday at Lansing, Michigan, as a result of his top 10 indoor (9.867) and outdoor (9.208) national scores (19.075 total) in the men’s fixed pins discipline.
Earlier in the week, Penn College’s women’s softball team competed in the NCAA Division III Cleveland Regional, and several softball and baseball players were awarded postseason honors.
This coming week, the college’s United East-championship men’s golf team will compete in the NCAA Division III Championships in the Rochester, New York, area.
Archery
CARLISLE, PA. Clinton James Baker (Jim), 78, formerly of Wellsboro, PA and Port Allegany, PA, passed away on January 6, 2025.
Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life for Jim on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Sartwell Creek Union Church, 980 Sartwell Creek Rd., Port Allegany, PA with visitation from 1:00 -2:00 followed by a Service of Celebration at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Allen Long officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.
The family has entrusted Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Home, Port Allegany, with his care. Online condolences: hartletarboxfuneralhomes.com
