DCNR is seeking feedback about the 2022 Regional ATV Connector Pilot summer riding season with an online survey. Responses are due by Friday, November 18, 2022.

The 2022 pilot area provided ATV riding opportunities on designated state forest trails and roads, designated local (township, borough) roads, and specific state routes in Potter and Tioga counties and parts of Clinton and Lycoming counties in the Pennsylvania Wilds.

The riding area also provided opportunities for accessing ATV trails, local businesses, and points of interest.

The results of the survey will be used to improve the administration and guide potential expansion of the ATV Regional Connector Pilot for the 2023 riding season.

Ellen Joan Miller

Ellen Joan Miller, 94, of 61 Olean Road, Derrick City, formerly of 576 Bolivar Drive, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Bradford Manor, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on February 28, 1928, in Franklin, she was a daughter of the late George C. and Margaret E. (Neil) Kuhns.

She was a 1945 Graduate of Franklin High School and attended the Harris Business School in Franklin.

On April 16, 1949, in Franklin, she married Robert O. “Chub” Miller who preceded her in death on June 3, 2000.

Joan was a member of Hill Memorial United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women, Eastern Star, the Tuesday Quilters Club, and the Ecumenical Home Auxiliary.

Joan was an avid cross stitcher, she loved to read, knit, garden, paint ceramics, crosswords, puzzling, and was always ready for a card game. She was a proud Steelers and Penguins fan.

Surviving is one daughter, Candace L. (Terry) Kornacki, of Derrick City, one son, Steven C. Miller, of Crosby, two grandsons, Todd (Shannon) Yonker and Jeff (LeeAnne) Yonker, six great grandchildren, Jacob (Jess) Yonker, Mackenzie (Jake Giardini) Yonker, Joseph Yonker, Justin Yonker, Levi Yonker, and Ella Yonker, and one great-great granddaughter.

Funeral services will be private and held for the family at the Hill Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Jay Tennies, officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorial contributions if desired may be made to the Bradford Area Public Library 67 West Washington Street Bradford, PA 16701, the McKean County SPCA P.O. Box 113, Bradford, PA 16701, or Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone NC 28607.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Richard “Sam” Feeny II

Richard “Sam” Feeny II, passed away Sunday morning October 16, 2022, in his home in the loving arms of his wife Yvonne, daughter Savanna, her boyfriend Skyler, and his mother Pat after battling cancer for 3 years.

He was born on January 30, 1967, in Norfolk, VA, to Patricia Rae Feeny and the late Richard Sam Feeny. Sam lived and worked in Warren most of his life. He retired from Atlantic Broadband after 23 years of service, as the Cable Guy. He also worked for Ray’s Disposal and Nystrom Oil.  Sam enlisted in the US Navy after high school.

Sam was a kid at heart with bigger toys.  He enjoyed playing with the children and teaching them things like how to use tools, how to drive and how to make fart sounds. Many knew him as Sam or Sammy. It was said he never met a stranger. He was role model for many and strived to make people smile. 

He enjoyed riding motorcycles, snowmobiles, ATV’s, camping and backyard campfires. He was happiest surrounded by friends and family. 

Sam was a member of the North Warren VFD for more than 10 years.

Sam is survived by his loving wife of 6 years Yvonne Feeny; his mother Patricia Feeny; stepmother Linda Feeny; stepdaughter Savanna Carlson; two brothers Vince Feeny and wife Marlene; and Aaron Feeny and wife Lisa; and two nephews Hunter and Kohl Feeny.

Family and friends may attend a viewing that will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 am on Saturday October 22, 2022, in the Russell United Methodist Church, 17 N Main St. Russell. Funeral services will be held in the church on Saturday at 11:00 am with the Pastor Lou Anderson-Nordin, officiating and concluding with military honors, by Clarendon/ Sheffield VFW and US Navy personnel. 

Donations can be made in Sam’s memory to Warren Cancer Center, 195 Lee St. Warren, PA 16365. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St. Warren, PA has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.

Ronald E. Rittberg

Ronald E. Rittberg, 88, of Cyclone, passed away Wednesday (October 19, 2022) at Olean General Hospital, Olean.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.

Elmer F. DeLucia, 99, of Scranton, formerly of Bradford, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at the Gino Merli Veteran’s Center, Scranton.

He was born on August 5, 1923 in Bradford, a son of the late Dominc and Jennie Frasca DeLucia.

He was a 1943 graduate of the Bradford High School and he attended St. Bonaventure University, Allegany, NY.

On April 12, 1947 in the St. Bernard Catholic Church, he married Anna M. Pellicani who preceded him in death on February 6, 2015.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II; where he was involved with five major battles: Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and the Battle of the Bulge.  During his service he received five bronze stars, two silver stars, the President’s citation for D-day and two purple hearts; one in October 1944 in France and the other in March 1945 in Germany.  He received the Bradford Rotary Club “Paul Harris” Award and he was one of thirty former servicemen selected by the French government for recognition in the celebration of the 65^th Anniversary of the D-day landing; where he was awarded the Chevalier, the French Medal of Honor, and was recognized by five heads of state including former President Obama.

He was a member of the Lt. John C. Roche Post 212 VFW, the La Stella Lodge, the St. Bernard Catholic Church; where he was an usher for over fifteen years, a player in the Industrial Softball League as well as the City Softball League.  He also bowled on the Speer team in the Byllye Lanes bowling league and was an annual volunteer for the Italian Festival.

He was the General Foreman for twenty-six years at the former Airco Speer until their closure in 1976.  He then went to work for W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery for five years as the Safety Director from 1976 until 1981.  He was the Assistant Manager at the Glendorn Estate from 1981 through 1986 and finally he worked at the Bradford Wal-Mart from the time it opened until his retirement.

His avocation was as a bartender at the Emery Hotel, the Penn Hills Club, the Bradford Club and the Valley Hunt Club, among others.  He was also a favored bartender for the cocktail parties at over 50 local homes where he was thought of as a “people person”.

He is survived by one son, Nick (Patricia) DeLucia of Preston Park; three daughters, Joanne DeLucia of Placitas, NM, Lisa (Lee Johnson) DeLucia of Milford, NH and Christina DeLucia of Hamden, CT; two grandsons, Peter (Lori) DeLucia of Endwell, NY and Paul (Karen Anne Medlin) Kruse of Carboro, NC; one granddaughter, Maria (Peter) Evans of Knox, NY; two great grandsons, Nicholas DeLucia and Landen DeLucia both of Endwell, NY; two great granddaughters, Myla and Cora Evans both of Knox, NY and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Augie and Anthony DeLucia.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM in the St. Bernard Catholic Church with a Mass of Christian Burial to immediately follow at 10:00 AM in the church with the Rev. James Gutting, senior associate pastor as celebrant.

Committal services and full military honors performed by the U.S. Army and the American Legion Post 108 will be in St. Bernard Cemetery at the conclusion of the funeral.

Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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

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

Mary C, (Pansero) Campbell, 92, of Galeton, PA, died on Monday, October 17, 2022 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. 

Born January 16, 1930 in Wellsville, NY, she was a daughter of the late Santo and Angela (Calabro) Pansero. 

She was a 1948 Graduate of Gaines High School. On August 17, 1968, in Galeton, she married Clinton Campbell, who  preceded her in death in 2015.

Mary was employed at the Gaines Tackle Shop and then later at Galeton Production, where she was a Monitor.

She was a woman of strong faith and was a member and communicant at St. Bibiana Catholic Church in Galeton.

In Mary’s younger years, she was an avid photographer and videographer and then later in her life she enjoyed reading and crocheting. She also loved spending time with her family and friends. Her home was a gathering spot for friends, family and neighbors who enjoyed stopping in for a chat or for a meal.

Surviving are two sons, Jim (Delores) Campbell, Galeton, and Tom (Jill) Campbell, Wellsboro, PA; one daughter, Betty Ann (Bill) Lechler, Galeton; two sisters, Francy DeStevens, Gaines and Ginny Pansero, Horeseheads, NY; six grandchildren, Jeff, Rick, Kim, Jaime, Kamryn, and Hayes; ten great grandchildren, Marika, Eve, Lexi, Braelyn, Billy, Mitchel, Tegan, Jobe, Vinnie, and Quinn; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. 

In addition to her parents and husband, Mary was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Button; a son-in-law, Larry Button; and a sister Toni Haner.

Friends may call at St. Bibiana Catholic Church, Galeton, PA on Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 10:00-11:00am. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00am with the Rev. Fr. Brian Vossler as Celebrant.  Burial will be in West Hill Cemetery, Galeton.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Bibiana Catholic Church, the Galeton Library or Gale Hose Ambulance Association. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Galeton.  

At 2:09 PM on Wednesday, Bradford City & Derrick City Fire Depts. dispatched to Dresser at 41 Fisher Avenue for an automatic fire alarm.

Derrick City RECALLED.

Austin Volunteer Fire Department

LOST HUNTER LOCATED!!

Around 8pm last evening Station 44 was dispatched to assemble at our station for a search. Crews were advised of a Lost Hunter in Wharton Twsp.

Patrol 44-4 & 44-14 with Chief 44-10 (J.Burgett), Rescue 44-8 with Chief 44 (J.Rooney) and Ambulance 44-6 with Chief 44-60 (T.Orlowski) and Chief 44-70 (S.Orlowski) responded.

Mountaineer Search and Rescue, Rod Johnson & Search K9 team, DCNR, Department 50 – NCPA Unmanned Emergency Services and Sinnemahoning State Park Rangers were requested. Pennsylvania State Police also responded.

Crews staged near the intersection of Mahon Run Road and Pine Island Road. Chief 44 (J.Rooney) took Austin Command. Crews utilized patrol units to do an immediate search of the area. Once Mountaineer & the K9 arrived units went to work mapping a larger search area, and deploying search teams.

Drone 50 arrived and deployed searching the area until weather conditions worsened. Helicopters declined to fly due to weather conditions. Crews worked in cold, snowy conditions throughout the night.

Around 7 am Patrol 44-24 with Chief 44-20 (B.Brooks) also responded to the scene.

At approximately 9 am Mountaineer returned to quarters and additional DCNR Rangers arrived to take their place. Pennsylvania Game Commission Officers also responded.

At approximately 11:15 am, Chief 44-20 (B.Brooks) notified all units the lost hunter had been located!

The patient was evaluated by EMS and released on scene.

A huge thank you goes out to all agencies who assisted us in a successful search!

As hunting season in Pennsylvania continues we remind hunters to prepare and take extra precaution when entering the woods. The best tool needed for survival in the event you get lost outdoors is advanced planning. Even if you are going out for just a few hours, pack enough essentials that you can stay hydrated, fueled and prepared for any type of weather. Hunt in familiar areas, and utilize maps, GPS and a compass. Know where you are going and how you will return. A cell phone, flashlight, matches are important items to bring. It’s also important that once you have planned your outing, tell someone. Give them exact details of where you are going, the trail you plan to follow, when you will return, the vehicle you are driving (and where you plan to park) and how many people will go with you – do not go alone.

Elizabeth A. Christian, 85, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 630 Chestnut Avenue, DuBois, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Pinecrest Manor, after a lengthy illness.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home.

Dale T. Cleveland, 84, of Wellsboro, PA passed away at Broad Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation. 

He was born March 13, 1938 in Knoxville, PA to Charles and Katherine (Doan) Cleveland.  On June 2, 1979 he married Dorothy Burrows, with whom he shared 41 years of marriage and raised three children. 

Dale worked at Dresser-Rand, was a member of the Wellsboro Moose for 40+ years, enjoyed camping, reading, watching TV, and Boston Terriers.  Dale loved farming, tractor pulls and Farmall tractors, and especially enjoyed riding three-wheelers and snowmobiles. 

Dale is survived by two sons:  Thomas Dale Cleveland (Beverly) of Wellsboro and Kevin Eugene Cleveland of Wellsboro; a daughter:  Tammie Hill (George) of Wellsboro; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three brothers:  Ronald Cleveland (Sandra) of Wellsboro, Dennis Cleveland (Bonnie) of Wellsboro, and David Cleveland (Donna) of Wellsboro; two sisters:  Candice Cleveland of Mansfield, and Jean Cleveland of Wellsboro; numerous nieces and nephews and other family and will be missed by all. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and a brother:  Kenneth Cleveland.

Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Dale’s life from 1:00pm-2:00pm Friday October 21, 2022 at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, with a service at 2:00pm in the funeral home.  Burial will follow at Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  To share a memory or condolence with his family visit www.tusseymosher.com.

Helen L. Mague, 91, of Route 66, Kane, PA passed away Monday evening (Oct. 17) at her residence.  She was born on Oct. 5, 1931, in Jamestown, NY, the daughter of the late Floyd and Twila (Brennamen) Ericson.  On Feb. 21, 1950, in Kane, she married Robert Mague, who preceded her in death.

Helen, along with her husband, owned and operated a school bus line for the Kane Area School District.  She drove school buses for over 36 years.  She and Bob enjoyed many winters in North Ft. Meyers, FL and she also enjoyed camping, bowling and gardening.  She was a multi-year shuffleboard champion at Tamiami Village.  Helen was also a girl scout leader for many years and she worked on the Wetmore Township Election Board for over 60 years.

She is survived by two daughters, Kathy (Dave) Westerburg of Kane and Nancy Perry of Erie; one son Bill (Nancy) Mague of Kane; seven grandchildren, Bobby (Elissa) Perry, Jaime (Bradley) Schmitt, Danielle (Rick) Nelson, William (Jess) Mague, Jason (Amanda) Mague, Stephen (Michelle) Westerburg and James (Kersten) Westerburg; twelve great-grandchildren, Kyle Westerburg, Connor, Bristol and Kasen Mague, Olivia and Owen Nelson, Andee O’Brien, Bobby and  Bella Perry and Taylor, Braden and Landen Schmitt; her brother-in-law Jim (Dore) Mague of Kane and many cherished nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by, one grandson, Bryan D. Westerburg, a son-in-law, Bob Perry and a brother-in-law Bill Mague.

Friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday (Oct. 22) at 11:00 a.m. at the Gathering Space at St. Callistus Catholic Church.  A Memorial Mass will follow at 12:00 p.m., with the Rev. William O’Brien, as celebrant.  Interment will be in St. Callistus Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Pennies from Heaven,  4401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, St. Callistus Catholic Church, 342 Chase St. Kane, PA 16735 or the Friends Memorial Library,230 Chase St. Kane, PA.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.

The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of services.

Ruth N. GEHMAN

Ruth N. GEHMAN, 96, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Harrison Valley, died Tuesday, October 18, 2022 in her home.  

Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

John J. “Joe” Sheffer

John J. “Joe” Sheffer, 81, of Cyclone, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at his home.

He was born on May 11, 1941 in Olean, NY, a son of the late Paul R. “Dutch” Sr., and Isabelle F. “Izzy” Moran Sheffer.

He attended the former Cyclone Schools.

On July 14, 1990 in the former Cyclone Community Church he married Sharon L. Vennard; who survives.

Joe was known as a talented softball player and singer; who especially enjoyed singing Gospel music.  He was also an avid hunter and fisherman.  He was a member of a local Christian Motorcycle Club, the former Hilltop Lions Club, the Hilltop Baptist Church and a lifetime member of the Hilltop Volunteer Fire Department.  For several years he was the supervisor of the Hilltop Fairgrounds.  He also enjoyed spending his Tuesday mornings with the “Tuesday Coffee Club” at the Derrick City Diner.

He worked for thirty-five years with Pennzoil, Bradford, until they left the area.  He was also a security guard for the Smethport Raceway for many years.

In addition to his wife of 32 years, Sharon Sheffer of Cyclone he is also survived by four sons, Joe (Yvonne) Sheffer of Port Allegany, John Sheffer of Smethport, Timothy (Diane) Sheffer of Eldred and Bill (Ruby) Sheffer of Portville, NY; three daughters, Linda Torres of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Amy (Dan) Holly of Duke Center and Beth Pierson of Bradford;  one sister, Laura (Dennis) Gross-Gordon of Eldred; twelve grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren; one great great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Paul “Bump” Sheffer, Jr., two sisters, Donna Walters and Marie Bair and one granddaughter.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 10:00 AM until Noon at the Hilltop Baptist Church, Gifford, with a memorial service to immediately follow at Noon at the church with the Rev. Max Simms, officiating.

Memorial contributions in his memory can be made to the Hilltop Baptist Church, P.O. Box 76, Gifford, PA  16732 or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4550 Montgomery Ave., Suite 1100 N, Bethesda, MD  20814.

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

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

At 11:20 AM on Wednesday, Scanner traffic indicates the missing person that searchers have been looking for since about 10 PM last night has been located by a searcher at Sinnemahoning State Park near the 40 Maples. Austin Fire Dept. & others have been involved in the all night search. Austin ambulance is responding to evaluate the person.

Wellsville Police Blotter

Tuesday October 18, 2022

Wellsville Police arrested Rachel M. Sebree, age 34 of Wellsville, charging her with a Violation of Probation. Sebree was processed and arraigned before Associate Wellsville Village Justice Walsh. Sebree was committed to the Allegany County Jail on $500.00 cash bail, or $1,000.00 property bond or $2,000.00 partially secured bond. Sebree is due back in Wellsville Village Court on November 1st at 4:30 pm.

Wellsville Police Blotter

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Wellsville Police, acting on a Bench Warrant issued by the Wellsville Village Court, arrested Paul W. Cleveland, age 52 of Belmont, on previous Harassment 2nd charges. Cleveland was located by the Allegany County Sheriff’s Department and taken into custody. Cleveland was processed and arraigned before Associate Wellsville Village Justice Walsh. Cleveland was released and is due back in Wellsville Village Court on November 1st at 4:30 pm.