Sarah C. BRUBAKER
Sarah C. BRUBAKER, 81, of Westfield, PA, died Friday, October 21, 2022 in UPMC Wellsboro, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Elizabeth E. JOHNSON
Elizabeth E. JOHNSON, 96, of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, October 21, 2022 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.
Born February 7, 1926, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of John and Ruth Hann Baldwin. In 1944, in Wellsville, she married William H. Johnson, who predeceased her on January 1, 1985. A graduate of Wellsville High School, she was employed as a housekeeper by the Wellsville Motel. Betty also owned and operated a ceramic shop in her home in the 1970’s.
Surviving are: two children, Deborah Hardwick of Wellsville and William (Theresa) Johnson of Gorham; four grandchildren, Brenda, Monica, Morgan, and Ethan; six great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Barbara Boekell of Wellsville; nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by an eight-year old brother.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. Arrangements are entrusted to OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Larry E. Shine, 79, of Keane Lane, Bradford, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Olean General Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Richard W. “Dick” Luther Sr., 93, of 14 Williams Street, Bradford, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Bradford Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Born June 30,1929, in Patton, Dick was the son of the late Leroy and Alma Dunnegan Luther.
He was a 1948 graduate of Patton High School. Dick was a veteran of the United States Army, and served as a military policeman during the Korean War.
He attended Brevard College, in Brevard, NC and Mt. Saint Mary’s College, in Emmitsburg, MD.
On April 26,1956 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Westminster, MD, he married Bettie Lee (Cromwell) Luther who died March 21, 2015.
Dick sold insurance as an AFLC agent for over 50 years. For the last 26 years he along with his son, Rich, owned and operated Luther Excavating Services. He was affectionately known as Mr. Slate at various work sites,
He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, The Knights of Columbus, McKean County Republican Party and Patton Volunteer Fire Department. He served on the board and was treasurer for the Bradford City Water Authority since its inception in 1980.
Dick held a special place in his heart for animals and volunteered for many years at the McKean County SPCA. He also assisted in the Bradford Central Christian High School Ramblers / Bradford Area High School Owls recycling program. He was a volunteer for the United Way of the Bradford Area and many local organizations. Also eager to help, Dick came with a smile, a hard work ethic and a few jokes to make everyone feel at ease.
Surviving are two daughters, Melanie (Tom) Shay, of Bradford, and Michele (Bruce) Kesting of Littlestown; two sons: Richard (Kristen Tate) Luther, of Bradford, and Timothy Luther of Hanover, “Pappy” to four grandchildren, Tiffanie Luther, Kathleen Shay, Lauren Luther and William Luther; one sister, Ruth Semonich, of Patton, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded by his parents, wife Bettie Lee of 58 years, three brothers, his twin, Robert, Howard and James Luther.
Family will receive friends Sunday, October 23, 2022, from 2 pm to 4 pm & 6 pm to 8 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 372 East Main Street. Friends are also invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 11:00 am in St. Bernard Church with Fr. John Jacquel, Pastor, as celebrant. Military Honors will be accorded by members of the American Legion Post 108 Honor Guard in St. Bernard Cemetery following the mass.
Memorial contribution if desired may be made to McKean County SPCA or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
At 2:29 PM on Friday, Port Allegany Fire Dept. has been called to South Main Street for an activated CO alarm.
Roulette dispatched for this alarm. ROULETTE RECALLED.
Geraldine “Gerry” A. Meyer
Geraldine “Gerry” A. Meyer, 86, of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of 1018 S. Michael Street, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
She was born December 29, 1935, in DuBois, daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Perry Garofalo. Gerry was a graduate of Reynoldsville High School and DuBois Business College. In 1958, she married Eugene Lorelli, who preceded her in death in 1959.
On June 22, 1968, Gerry married Harold W. Meyer, who preceded her in death on May 13, 2010. In that same year, Gerry and Harold moved to St. Marys where they made a life together and raised their family.
She is survived by three loving daughters: Cindi Lorelli of Erie, Beth Upperman (Kevin) of St. Marys, and Lori Clinger (David) of St. Marys; four grandchildren: William, Karrie, Destiny, and Kalani; and four great-grandchildren: Hunter, Tekoda, Jonathan, and Evelyn.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Dolores Garofalo and her brother, Thomas. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Gerry was a member of the Queen of the World Church and set an example of service to her community by volunteering her time in the cafeterias of Queen of the World School and Elk County Christian High School. She enjoyed polka and square dancing with her husband and playing cards with friends. She had a fondness for pets and an incredible love for her family. She will be missed.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Queen of the World Church on Tuesday, October 25 2022, at 12:00 PM with the Rev. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Monday, October 24, 2022 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM and again on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 from 10:30 AM until 11:15 AM.
Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the Elk County Humane Society, 1029 E. Eschbach Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
The Redding Endowment Fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation recently provided for three annual grants to support the third grade classrooms at Hinsdale Central School and East View Elementary as well as the Hinsdale Maplehurst & Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Department.
This year’s grants together totaled $1,389.80.
The $429.93 to Hinsdale Central School will be utilized to purchase various supplies to supplement studies in science, technology, engineering and music development, said third grade teacher Ms. Christine Goodling.
“We are also working on team building, work ethic, and interactions with our local community,” said Goodling. “We are providing rewards to students who show positive character traits including perseverance, hard work, and empathy. We will be teaching our students about cultures around the world and how they compare and contrast to our culture by purchasing items unique to each country to provide a hands-on experience.”
Established by Dennis Redding of Hinsdale, the fund provides support each year to causes loved by the Redding family. In the past, Redding helped as a tutor in third grade classrooms in Hinsdale and East View Elementary.
East View Elementary also received a grant of $429.93, which will be utilized to put on a book bingo event.
The school plans to partner with Raymour and Flanigan, who will host the event for school families to attend and play games of bingo, with the prizes being new books.
The grant will help offset the cost of book purchases.
“We did this [program] a few years ago, and it was wildly successful,” said East View Principal Brian Crawford. “The kids lit up when they got to go to the prize table to get a new book.”
The Hinsdale Maplehurst & Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Department received a grant of $429.94.
Donations can be made to the Redding Endowment Fund at CRCF, 301 North Union St., Suite 203 or online at cattfoundation.org.
“beloved mother and Nana”
Sharon L. Baker, 78, of Shinglehouse, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, in UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport, after a long illness.
Born on Tuesday, January 11, 1944 in Olean, N.Y., she was a daughter of George R. and Geraldine L. Foote Washburn
Sharon was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School, Class of 1962, in Shinglehouse.
She was employed as a pharmacy technician at the former St. Francis Hospital in Olean, N.Y., until her retirement.
Sharon attended St. Theresa Catholic Church in Shinglehouse. She was a member and past matron of Eureka Chapter #52 Order of the Eastern Star in Shinglehouse, a member of the former Shinglehouse Fireman’s Ladies Auxiliary, and a life member of the Shinglehouse American Legion Post 530 Ladies Auxiliary. In her younger years, Sharon enjoyed bowling, having attended many Lilac Tournaments in Rochester, N.Y. She enjoyed knitting and drawing. She loved playing pranks on family and friends, but her greatest love was her family.
Left to cherish her memory are three sons, Gerald “Jerry” (Lorraine) Mitchell and Tim Mitchell, both of Shinglehouse, and Rod (Elizabeth) Mitchell of Portland, Oregon; four grandchildren, Reno (Mandy) Mitchell, Lexi (Phil) Gardner, Brianna (Matt) Bonnin, and Owen Mitchell; four great-grandchildren, Rowan Mitchell, Otto Mitchell, Ensley Gardner, and Rowan Gardner; a sister, Georgia Babcock of Gasport, N.Y.; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by three sisters, along with their husbands, Sue (Vic) Washburn Taylor, Wanda (Bernie) Buckhart, and Dolores “Dee Dee” (John) Dillon; and a brother-in-law, Irwin “Bud” Babcock. She has been reunited with her faithful companion, Georgie Boy.
A special thank you to those she appreciated and to those who appreciated her at Sweden Valley Manor in Coudersport.
In keeping with Sharon’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. A Memorial Mass will be held in St. Theresa Catholic Church on a date and time to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shinglehouse Volunteer Ambulance Association, PO Box 98, Shinglehouse, PA 16748.
Sharon’s family has entrusted her 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 Sharon, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Well, That Didn’t Work
By
B.J. Knefley
The other day I was installing a new garage door opener for my garage. After several days of work, searching the internet and rereading the manual, I could not for the life of me get it to work. I even called tech support and still couldn’t fix the problem. They did indicate that the problem might be in the circuit board. I got so frustrated I went and bought a brand new one just in case I had to swap the unit out. Finally in desperation I called my son-in-law. (Should have done that first.)
Within five minutes of his arrival, he had it running. What was wrong? What did he do that I hadn’t? I soon learned that it needed to be programmed. What? It’s a garage door, why does it need to be programmed? I’ve put in several openers over the years, and I had never had to do that. Well guess what? You do now. What was I thinking?
The problem for all of us, we all can fall into the situation where we don’t think through a situation or action. Thinking we know, we forage forward only to realize that we’re on a course that’s not going to be profitable. People do it all the time with all sorts of things. Some of those, in the scheme of eternity don’t mean much. But in the area of faith can have far reaching consequences.
I can’t tell you how many times that I’ve heard people talk about the things related to faith. Their ideas seem to be having been pulled out of never never land. The basis for their statements has no backing in anything other than what seems good to them. Interestingly, Isaiah prophesied, “These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands of God.” (Is a 29:13) I don’t know about you but I wouldn’t want to be scratching my head asking, “Well that didn’t work”, when I reach the end of my life. The time to get right on faith is now. Think about it.
On Wednesday October 19th, the Leadership Potter County (LPC) program held their session on Education in Potter County. The LPC candidates learned about important issues and leadership responsibilities from early childhood education to vocational and post-secondary education.
We would like to thank all of our guest speakers including Mr. Kevin Roessner (School Counselor at Northern Potter High School), Mrs. Rachel Minard (School Counselor at Coudersport High School), Mrs. Wendy Bailey (Principal at Northern Potter Children’s School), Mr. Gary Buchsen (Superintendent of Port Allegany School District) and Dr. Kimberly Rees (Superintendent of Austin School District)! We appreciate the time they took to speak with us about education and leadership roles within the school environment.
Below is a photo of Mr. Buchsen and Dr. Rees talking with the group.
At 12:47 PM on Friday, Cuba Fire Dept. has been dispatched to a tractor-trailer crash into a pole with live electric lines down in the roadway & on the top of the tractor-trailer. Driver is advised to stay in the vehicle until electric is shut off. It appears the driver is not injured at this time.
Edward Allen Dunn, 84, of Smethport, PA passed away, Thursday (October 20, 2022) at his home.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport, are incomplete and and will be announced by a full obituary.
At 12:04 PM on Friday, Shinglehouse Ambulance has been called to Englar Street for seizures.
Bradford, Pa.: The Kinzua Quality Deer Cooperative (KQDC) announces that all attendees to the KQDC Deer Season Kickoff will receive a flyer with information about the two Deer Check Stations operated by the KQDC during four days of the firearms deer season. The four days will be Saturday through Monday, 11/26-28, and the second Saturday, 12/3. The hours for the two check stations will be 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. all four days. The flyers will be available to all attendees as they come in the door.
The KQDC Deer Season “Kickoff” is on Sunday October 30, at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford campus. All events for the Kickoff will take place in the Frame-Westerberg Commons Mukaiyama University Room.
Doors open at noon. The Kickoff will end at 4:00 p.m. Door prizes for attendees will be drawn just before 4:00 p.m.
The program is FREE and open to the public.
A reminder: feeding of wildlife is prohibited on the KQDC and the Allegheny NF. The Kinzua Quality Deer Cooperative is an on-going demonstration, begun in 2000, of how hunting can be used to meet the goals of multiple publics for managing deer. A partnership of
M. Jane Shaw, 99, of Bradford, PA formerly of Mercer, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
She was born on January 24, 1923 in Altoona, a daughter of the late Franklin and Mary Nissley Hinman.
She was a 1940 graduate of the Altoona High School and a 1943 graduate of Penn State University, Main Campus; where she earned her Bachelor’s degree.
On August 18, 1945 she married Fredrick A. Brinkley who preceded her in death on August 31, 1980. On January 26, 1985 she married Luther G. Shaw who preceded her in death on April 14, 2006.
Jane was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She made Christmas ornaments with her husband Fred under the brand “Holigays” which were sold all over the country in the 1970’s.
She was employed as a social worker in Altoona prior to her first marriage. After moving to Bradford, she then worked for the Census Bureau in the 1960’s. She also had her own antique business out of her home in Mercer and locally at the Bradford Mercantile.
She is survived by two daughters, Janice Caruso of Bradford and Paula (Scott) Weekley of Lampe, MO; four grandchildren, Heather (Donovan) Wattier of Omaha, NE, Andrew (Jacklyn) Weekley of Bennington, NE, Michael (Katie) Caruso of Bradford and Jill (Daniel) Neighbour of Bradford; eight great grandchildren; one great great-grandson and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and two husbands she was also preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.
A celebration of Jane’s life will be held at the First Presbyterian Church at a later date.
Burial will be in Brookville cemetery, Brookville.
Contributions in her memory can be made to the Chapel Ridge/Bradford Ecumenical Home Activity Fund, 100 St. Francis Dr., Bradford, PA 16701; the National Ataxia Foundation, P.O. Box 27986, Golden Valley, MN 55427 or the First Presbyterian Church, 54 East Corydon 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.
Kevin Dusenbury’s Gift of Memory Program, which benefits Potter County’s Christmas House, is currently in its 22nd year. Through Dusenbury’s business, the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home in Shinglehouse, local residents can contribute presents in memory of their deceased loved ones to the organization, which distributes gifts to over 1,200 Potter County children and elderly during the holidays. In the past 21 years, gifts too numerous to count were collected at the funeral home and presented to the Christmas House for distribution to needy families. Those wishing to make donations of new, unwrapped toys or gifts can call Dusenbury at 814-697-6570.
Again this year, the Christmas House is asking that we start our program early to be able to have distribution to the recipients as early as possible. Therefore donations will be collected until Friday, November 18, 2022.
In purchasing gifts this year, the Christmas House is asking for donations of items for girls in the 9 to 12 age group and also for teenagers. There is also a need for boys from 2 to 12 years of age and also for teenagers.
Pictured are “The Boys”, Charlie, and Cooper, checking out at the toys purchased by the Dusenburys.
The Potter County Artisan Co-op will have a Halloween Open House Saturday October 29 from 6-9p. There will be “spooky” treats, live music with Steve and Eppie, wine and cider tasting by Inner Stoic and a door prize. Those who dare are invited to attend in costume.
The co-op is located at 227 N. Main Street, Coudersport. FMI: call 814-274-8165 or email: pottercountyartisancenter@gmail.com
BRADFORD, Pa (October 18, 2022)– Journey Health System (JHS) and their affiliates held their annual Board meeting on Friday, October 14, 2022, at the main JHS office located in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Over 50 individuals from each agency’s Board, executive team members and guest speakers gathered remotely and in-person for the election of officers and to review the fiscal year. The theme of this year’s meeting was “Hope & Healing Happen Here”.
Journey Health System provides administrative support for the following behavioral health affiliates: Beacon Light Behavioral Health System (BLBHS); Beacon Light Adult Residential Services (BLARS); Deerfield Behavioral Health (DBH); Dickinson Center, Inc. (DCI); Forest-Warren Mental Wellness Association (FWMWA) and Stairways Behavioral Health (SBH). The JHS Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from each organization which deliver mental health care to a total of 21 counties across Pennsylvania.
Journey Health System’s President and CEO Guy Signor welcomed attendees to the meeting prior to presentations by each affiliate’s executive director regarding last year’s results. Additionally, the guest speaker was Felicia Stehley the Regional Director of @communitycarebehavioralhealth. Her discussion titled, “Behavioral Health Landscape in Pennsylvania: A Managed Care Perspective” included: workforce development and retention, access to support, value-based purchasing, and a focus on the future.
The annual meeting’s proceedings and Board elections were conducted by Journey Health System’s Board Chair Gregory LaRocca.
The following new Board members were announced:
Celene Kalivoda (JHS)
John Foerstner (BLARS)
Chris Clifford (BLBHS)
Elena Radkowski (DCI)
Todd Stotlz (DCI)
Kim Adams (FWMWA)
Karen Baker (FWMWA)
James Funkhouser (FWMWA)
The 2023 JHS Board Officers were elected as follows: Chairperson Gregory LaRocca, Vice Chair Joe Yaros, Treasurer Maurice “Maury” Cashman and Secretary Kathy Jones.
The following 2023 affiliates’ Board Chairs were nominated:
Karen Costello-Pecht (BLARS)
Maury Cashman (BLBHS)
Joe Haines (DCI)
Gary Lester (FWMWA)
Brian Hennessy, Esq. (SBH)
Reappointments for a three-year term include:
Maury Cashman (JHS & BLBHS)
Dr. Richard Dryden (BLARS)
Kathy Jones (JHS)
Joe Yaros (JHS & SBH)
Visit www.journeyhealth.org for more information.
Falcon Football will be on the air for the final time this season tonight as the Falcons (5-3) host Bucktail (2-5).
I will be joined by my new color analyst, Luke Sevinsky.
Broadcast will begin at 6:50 with kickoff at 7 PM.
Go Falcons!
www.network1sports.com/station/wfrm
The Potter County Farmers Market, located on the square across from the jailhouse, will be open this Friday, October 21st, 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:
.REUNING AND BRADLEY ORCHARDS will be bringing apple cider this week..
CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the Farmers Market this Friday October 21. Our table will include bread requests of cheese garlic, sunflower seed bread, rye and breakfast bread. Muffins and sweet bread to accompany your coffee. And a few treats for your sweet tooth. I will not be at the market next week. If you have any requests please message me. netrabaker@hughes.net
.BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce. We will have an assortment of colorful beets, Dragon’s Tongue beans, gorgeous Celery, carrots, Jalapeno peppers, 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
.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. We also have some new potion bottle jewelry and keychains. And we’re ramping up for Spooky Season so get ready for some appropriately themed goodies. 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
.CARING CRAFTS will be setup at the farmers market this Friday! We will have a variety of cute homemade wreaths to decorate your home! A unique selection of a variety of plastic canvas ornaments/magnets! Also, we have a cure selection of hand sewn travel pillows ! It’s almost that time of year to start thinking of that special holiday gift! Stop by and see our Homemade Items! We accept cash payments! Like us on Facebook @ Caring Crafts! Hope to see everyone!
ALPACA CREATIONS will be a vender at the Potter County Farmers market this week. Bring all things of alpaca. Hats, mitts, mittens, neck warmers, shawletts, boot inserts and big variety and sizes of alpaca socks as well as therapeutic socks. Stop by and see if we can help you keep your feet warm. Credit accepted. https://alpacas75.wixsite.com/website. 814-601-0049
.FREEZE DRIED EMPORIUM will be bringing freeze dried items.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that Interstate 80 eastbound is closed between Exit 215 (Limestoneville / Route 254) in Northumberland County and Exit 224 (Danville / Route 54) in Montour County, due to a tractor trailer rollover.
A detour using Route 254 and Route 54 is in place. The roadway is expected to be closed for several hours.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, and expect delays in travel.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
At 8:47 AM on Friday, Lawrenceville, Tioga, Nelson, Lindley & Gang MIlls Fire Depts. have been dispatched to the Family Dollar Store in Lawrenceville for a reported structure fire. Employee arriving found smoke coming from ceiling.
