At 12:26 PM on Monday, Lafayette Fire Rescue & Bradford City Ambulance have been dispatched to Rt. 219 near Kennedy Springs for a one vehicle accident.

“beloved brother, uncle, and friend”

Rodney L. “Rod” Van Pelt, 68, of Hebron, PA passed away in his home with his loving family and furbabies by his side on Saturday, October 22, 2022, after a short illness.

Rod was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School, Class of 1972, in Shinglehouse.  He attended Williamsport Area Community College.  Rod was employed as a machinist at the former Dresser-Rand in Olean, N.Y., until retiring due to ill health.

Born on Tuesday, March 2, 1954 in Coudersport, PA, he was a son of RLee and Barbara J. Hyde Van Pelt.

Rod was member of the Oswayo Valley Rod and Gun Club in Millport and was a member of the NRA.  In his younger years, he enjoyed bowling.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed hunting for turkeys, pheasants, deer, and bear.   He mentored youth in pheasant hunting. He was an avid yardsaler, always looking to add to his many collections, which included a vast number of turkey calls. He also enjoyed playing poker.

 Rod loved to make people laugh…always having a joke to tell or share on Facebook.  He loved and cherished his dogs,  Cocoa, Willow, and Malibu.  They were his furbabies and hunting companions.

 Left to cherish his memory are two sisters, Deborah J. Perkins of Sweden Valley and Deanna L. (David) Johnston of Oswayo; nine nieces and nephews; many grandnieces and grandnephews; several great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews; two uncles, Donald (Pat) Hyde of Eleven Mile and Douglas (Linda) Hyde of Genesee; an aunt, Fran Stilson of Shinglehouse; several cousins; and many friends.

 Family and friends may call from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday and from noon to 1pm on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, where funeral services will follow at 1pm, with Pastor Fred Kemp of Potter County Baptist Church, Shinglehouse, officiating.  Burial will be in Chrystal Cemetery, Eleven Mile Road, Shinglehouse.

 In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oswayo Valley Rod and Gun Club, PO Box 186, Shinglehouse, PA 16748 or to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915.

 Rod’s family has entrusted his 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 Rod, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.

Sarah C. BRUBAKER, 81, of Westfield, PA, died Friday, October 21, 2022 in UPMC Wellsboro, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital.

Born October 4, 1941, in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of Charles W. and Anna Hock Crider. On March 10, 1962, in Newville, she married Stanley E. Brubaker, who survives.

A graduate of Messiah Academy, she earned her LPN degree from Chambersburg Area School of Nursing. She was employed by Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport for four years and the Green Home in Wellsboro for 15 years.

She and her husband owned and operated a dairy farm in Westfield for 45 years and the S’s Dairy Store for five years. Sarah served as Westfield Township Judge of Election for 50 years. She was an active member of the People’s Church of Potter Brook and a former member of Jemison Valley Brethren in Christ Church.

Surviving besides her husband, Stanley, are: five children, Stanley Brubaker, Jr. of Westfield, Sandra (Steven) Baker of Genesee, Steven (Jerilyn) Brubaker of Westfield, Sharon (Wendell) Boll of Bolivar, NY, Sylvia (Chad) Levey of Montour Falls, NY; 12 grandchildren, Daniel (Rosalyn) Brubaker, Aaron (Kelly) Brubaker, Emily Brubaker, Jacquelyn (Marc) Gusst, Jessica Baker, Rebecca Baker, Elizabeth Brubaker, Julie (Jed) Gehman, Benjamin Brubaker, Jacob Boll, McKayla Boll, and Alexander Brubaker; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Velva (David) Wingert of Chambersburg, Cora Alleman of Chambersburg, and Ferne (Sheldon) Grove of Goodrich, MI; sisters-in-law, Lowe Mae Crider and Betty Crider, both of Shippensburg; nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by four brothers, John Crider, Monroe Crider, Abram Crider, and Irvin Crider; and four sisters, Mary Musser, Dorothy Nickel, Anna Gettle, and Esther Strite.

Friends may call at Jemison Valley Brethren in Christ Church, 5870 State Route 249, Westfield, PA on Friday, October 28, 2022 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM and on Saturday from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, with Funeral Services following at 11:00 AM. Rev. Gene Jones will officiate.

Memorials may be made to People’s Church of Potter Brook, 62 Rte. 49, Westfield, PA 16950.

Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

At 11:07 AM on Monday, Andover Ambulance has been called to the Kent Farm for an eleven year old injured in an ATV rollover.

There will be a special Committee of the Whole meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 26. It is my understanding that the meeting will be held in executive session to discuss the employment history and matters leading to the promotion of a particular individual.

Design Your Own Gansey Class

Have you ever wanted to knit a classic Fisherman’s sweater, but were intimidated by the amount of cable involved? The answer is to design and knit your own Gansey sweater!

Kathleen England, of Glenfiddich Wool, will teach you how to design and create your own Gansey sweater in this class. If you can knit and purl, you can make a Gansey! Kathleen England is a sheep farmer, business owner, and world-class knitter. She has demonstrated her knitting (and spinning) skills at numerous schools, universities, and community events. She has taught knitting classes for all different levels of knitters and has competed at the PA Farm Show and numerous knitting competitions. Kathleen’s knitting designs have been featured several times in the Love of Knitting magazine, including two bridal gowns!

The first class is scheduled for Wednesday, October 26^th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Potter County Education Council’s Coudersport office. The class will also meet once in November and once in December. To ensure a quality finished product, your yarn must be purchased from the instructor at the first class. Two different, reasonably priced yarns will be available for purchase.

You will need to bring with you two sets of circular knitting needles, Size 8 and Size 10. The cost of this three-part class is $30 (plus the cost of yarn). Time is short and space is limited, so register today at www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call (814) 274-4877.

Colleges from Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, New York and Pennsylvania will be converging on Clermont this weekend to compete in College Disc Golf’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Qualifier.  The battle unfolds both Saturday 10am – 5pm and Sunday 8am –  2pm October 29-30^th. The full field of 72 collegiate players will be competing on the newly opened Shawmut Depot Disc Golf Course to qualify for two coveted Division 1 bids to the College Disc Golf National Championship taking place April 2023.

Brenda Walker and her nephew, Josh Menteer, started installation on Shawmut Depot Disc Golf Course in the Spring of 2021. Featuring over 100 acres of tight wooded fairways, natural ponds, peaks and ravines, the course will challenge the most advanced players.  Disc golf enthusiasts have traveled near and far to play Shawmut Depot, including 2021 World Champion James Conrad!

            Locals are welcome to show up at 14063 Wilcox Rd, Clermont, PA 16740 on Saturday and Sunday to watch discs fly and cheer on their Regional favorite schools: Penn State, University at Buffalo, Houghton, Behrend, and Rochester Institute of Technology.  A handful of schools will also be traveling from other Regions including the University of Kentucky, Eastern Mennonite University, Ohio State University and Toledo University.

            A large fundraiser raffle is going to be held Sunday after the tournament to benefit Smethport and Johnsonburg elementary schools, with the proceeds going towards disc golf equipment and curriculum for PE Teachers.  Raffle tickets will be available all weekend at Shawmut Depot. 

            “The sport of disc golf is exploding across the United States with an average of five new courses every single day. As an underserved area, it is incredible to be able to host such a high caliper event right in our backyard” said Tournament Director Rich Longer.  “You can drive eight hours to an Elite Series event and find, like I did, College Sports remains the highest form of entertainment. These are the pros of the future and they are playing for much more than a paycheck.”  This tournament would not be possible without the generous support of local volunteers and event sponsors: Lantz Corners Getaway, Erie Insurance, Bonnie & John Orr, Ameriprise Financial, McKean County E-Sales, Paul’s Trading Post, Scentsy, Fox Financial and Horn & Hammer.

Foster Township Police Department

On 10/23/22 at approximately 1907 hours Officers were dispatched to Walmart for a retail theft. After the female was arrested, she was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. Further investigation lead to officers obtaining a search warrant for the female’s vehicle, who was identified as Alexis Marie Costanza from Olean, NY.

The search of the vehicle yielded drugs (cocaine and methamphetamine), paraphernalia, and other items.

Costanza was arraigned before District Judge Todd and remanded to Mckean County Jail in lieu of $5,000 straight bail.

Gary G. Cheatle, 69, a resident of Snyder Memorial Nursing Home and formerly of S. Michael Street, St. Marys, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 following a long battle with Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD).

He was born on April 6, 1953, in St. Marys, a son of the late Edward and Mary Rippy Cheatle.

 On September 10, 1988, he married Christine Shuttleworth, who survives.  Together, faith and love endured, and they shared more than 34 years of marriage.

Gary was a member of Queen of the World Church and a graduate of St. Marys High School, class of 1971.  He worked for more than 25 years at Morgan AM&T. Over the years, he was a Cub Scout leader and enjoyed working on projects around the house.  He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and enjoying a nice walk in the woods.  He was an avid chess player who also enjoyed puzzles and Sodoku.  Gary was a talented woodworker and enjoyed sharing his creations with family and friends.  His greatest joy and accomplishment in life was his family, and he loved spending time with them.

In addition to his wife of more than 34 years, Christine Shuttleworth Cheatle, he is survived by one daughter; Stacey Gorton and her husband Bill of Ridgway, two sons; Ethan Cheatle and his fiancé Sharon Ng of Boston, MA, and Benjamin Cheatle of St. Marys and three grandchildren; Ayden, Kyle, and Julia. He is also survived by eleven siblings; Thomas (Henrietta) Cheatle of St. Marys, Wayne Cheatle of McConnellsburg, Dan Cheatle of Kersey, Ed (Lisa) Cheatle of Emlenton, James (Donna) Cheatle of St. Marys, Mary (Paul) Ogren of Santa Monica, CA, Jean (Jerry0 Green of Copperas Cove, TX, Sharon Merrit of Trenton, NJ, Lily Schreiber of Kersey, Patricia Vanatta of Johnsonburg, and Lori (Rodney) Weyant of Brookville, as well as by numerous nieces and nephews and by his mother-in-law; Joann Shuttleworth of St. Marys.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister; Ella Brown, by a brother in infancy; Richard, and by his father-in-law; Robert Shuttleworth.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Gary G. Cheatle will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Queen of the World Church, 334 Queens Road, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Fr. Eric Vogt, OSB as celebrant.

Burial will follow in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Monday, October 25, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 PM.

Memorial Contributions may be made to AFTD.org or to Synder Memorial Nursing Home.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com

Theresa Sperry Massa, 88, of Warren, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022, peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Corry, PA on July 18, 1934, the daughter of the late Earl H. Sperry Sr. and Margaret M. Sperry Sandberg and late stepfather, Carl Sandberg. Theresa was a 1953 graduate of Corry High School. She worked at New Process Company before she became a loving homemaker. Theresa also worked as a part-time real estate agent in the Warren area for a short period of time. She was well known in Warren County and the surrounding areas for her dog obedience school where she trained hundreds of dogs (and owners) for 30 years. Her love for dogs began as a very young child and was an important part of her life. In addition to training dogs, she raised several breeds, one of her favorites being the Collie. She taught them many tricks and put on shows throughout our area and Western New York.  Two of her accomplishments while showing dogs included achieving Companion Dog status with her Collie and showing her English Toy Spaniel at the Westminster Dog Show at Madison Square Garden.

Theresa was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church and had a strong faith in God. She enjoyed putting puzzles together, going to the casino, bird watching, playing bocce, and watching her children and grandchildren participate in sports and school activities.

She is survived by her loving children, son William J. Massa Jr. and his fiancée, Mary Watson, and daughter Mary Massa, all of Warren, PA; three stepchildren Bradley Massa and wife Liz of Virginia Beach, VA, Bonni Knudsen and husband Peter of East Lansing, MI, and Barbie Thrower of Merritt Island, FL; grandchildren Brittany, Jena, and Ethan Massa, Ashley Stricker, Zachary Parker, Bradley and Elizabeth Knudsen, and Aidan Massa; she is also survived by her sister-in-laws Joyce Sperry and Ruby Massa, along with many nieces and nephews.

 Theresa was preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years, William J. Massa Sr. He preceded her in death on July 29, 2013. She was also preceded in death by her four brothers, Earl H. Sperry Jr., George Sperry, Philip Sperry, and Kenneth Sperry; and one sister Mary Ann Sperry.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 10:00 am at  St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. W Warren, PA, with the Rev. Richard Tomasone, Pastor, Officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Warren, PA. Per Theresa’s request there will be no viewing or visitation. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Ave. Warren, PA 16365. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. 304 East St. Warren, PA has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. Email condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.

Rodney L. “Rod” Van Pelt, 68, of Hebron, passed away in his home with his loving family and furbabies by his side on Saturday, October 22, 2022, after a short illness.

Family and friends may call from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday and from noon to 1pm on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, where funeral services will follow at 1pm, with Pastor Fred Kemp of Potter County Baptist Church, Shinglehouse, officiating. 

Rod’s family has entrusted his 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 Rod, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.

L. Beverly Runge, 99, of Country Meadows Retirement Community, formerly of St. Marys, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022, at Country Meadows in York, PA.

She was born October 31, 1922, in Ironwood, MI, daughter of the late Garfield and Lillian Smitham Moon.  Beverly was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School, Class of 1940, where she was salutatorian.  She continued her studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where she graduated in 1944.  She shared her passion for learning with her students as Beverly taught for many years in Milwaukee schools as well as several years at St. Marys Parochial School.

On June 15, 1946, in Milwaukee, Beverly married the late Glenn B. Runge, who preceded her in death on December 13, 1910.  She was also preceded in death by her parents and sister, Ruth Allen (Kenneth) of Livonia, MI leaving Beverly the last surviving member of her immediate family.

She is survived by four daughters: Barbara Taylor (Stephen) of Holland, PA, Elizabeth Stephenson (Philip) of York, PA, Carol Runge of Lancaster, PA, and Jane McQuitty (Brian) of St. Louis, MO; five grandchildren: Mark Taylor (Flora), Emily DeiTos (Pete), Matthew Stephenson (Megan), Megan McQuitty, and Erin McQuitty; 4 great-grandchildren: Moira and Marshall Stephenson, Louis Taylor, and Cody DeiTos; and her nieces and nephews. 

Beverly was a member of Shiloh Presbyterian Church where she was an Elder, Clerk of Sessions, substitute organist and a member of the church choir.  She was involved in many church and community activities including the Presbyterian Women’s Group, and the AKM Hospital Auxiliary.  Beverly enjoyed cooking and baking, knitting, crewel and embroidery, and hand-quilting bedspreads.  She enjoyed playing bridge, participating in water aerobics, and traveled extensively with friends and family.

A Funeral Service will be celebrated at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home, in St. Marys, on Saturday, October 29, at 11:00 AM with Rev. Scott Wiest, officiating.  Burial will follow in St. Marys Protestant Cemetery.

Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 10:00 AM until the time of service.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Country Meadows Retirement Community CoWorker Foundation, https://www.countrymeadows.com/about-us/co-worker-foundation, Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care, 3880 Tecport Dr, Unit 2, Harrisburg, PA 17111, or to a charity of one’s choice.

Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.

Joan L. Stack

Joan L Stack, 90, of Latchaw Hollow,, Bradford, passed away, Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home. 

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Kenneth P. Pashkow

Kenneth P. Pashkow, 74, of Winter Street, Bradford, was called home to be with the Lord, Friday, October 21, 2022, at The Pavilion at BRMC. 

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Aldo Al Pasquinelli

Aldo “Al” Pasquinelli, 90, of Interstate Parkway, Bradford, passed away, Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the Bradford Manor.

Born June 2, 1932, in Kersey, he was the fourth son of the late Giovanni and Bruna (Bianucci) Pasquinelli.

Aldo attended Toby Elementary School and graduated from Kersey High School in 1951. During high school he was chosen to play baseball for the American Legion All Stars, which represent the best talent in the western half of Pennsylvania. After he graduated from high school, he played minor league baseball for the Detroit Tigers from 1951 to 1953. In 1953 he was drafted out of Professional Baseball into the United States Army to serve in Korea. He was honorably discharged in 1955.

Al resumed his education at Lock Haven College in 1956 on the GI Bill and graduated in 1960 with a degree in Education. After graduating he taught for two years at St. Mary’s High School. In 1962 he relocated to Bradford and taught Physical Education for the Bradford Area High School. While teaching he was also the Basketball Coach in the late 1960’s and early 1960’s. During that time, he coached three consecutive seasons of undefeated basketball, a total of 53 games. Al retired from the school district in 1989. During his career he obtained his master’s degree from St. Bonaventure.

On June 30, 1956, in St Boniface Church in Kersey, he married Geraldine (Falcettoni) Pasquinelli who preceded him in death on February 11, 1990.

Al was a member of St. Bernard Church, American Legion, Pine Acres Country Club, Upbeat at BRMC, the US Golf Association and he was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles.

Surviving is his girlfriend of over 30 years Mary Sue Yablonski, of Bradford, eight nieces and nephews whom he was very proud of; Patricia “Tish” (Pierre Pontzer) Pasquinelli of Kersey, Linda (Fran) Foradori, of Brockway, Brenda Hammer, of Hummelstown, Sandra (David) DeFazio, of Lewiston NY, Brent (Cindy) Pasquinelli, of State College, John (Stephanie Houck) Pivetta, of Albion, Bob Pivetta, of Erie, and Jeanne Pivetta, of Erie, several grand nieces and nephews, and a dear family friend Jean Ross.

Aldo was preceded in death by his parents, wife, four brothers, Leno, Nello, Antonio “Tony”, and Etole “Doc” Pasquinelli, one nephew John Gary Pasquinelli, and one grandnephew, David Pasquinelli.
 

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday October 25, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Ave., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 PM in St. Bernard Church with Fr. Jim Gutting as celebrant. Following the Mass Military Honor’s by members of the United States Army and the Honor Guard from the American Legion Post 108 of Bradford, will be accorded at St. Bernard Mausoleum.

 
Memorial contributions, if desired may be made to St. Bernard Church, Upbeat @ BRMC, No Feline Left Behind, or to the 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

Larry E. Shine

Larry E. Shine, 79, of Keane Lane, Bradford, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Olean General Hospital surrounded by family.

Born October 30, 1942 in Bradford, he was the son of the late Clifford and Gloria (Collins) Shine.

On May 4, 1963 he married Sharon J. (Peterson) Shine who survives.

Larry attended Bradford Area High School graduating in1960. He also completed an apprenticeship under American School in Chicago IL. He then worked as a sheet metal worker for 35 years through Local #12 Sheet Metal Workers Union out of Pittsburgh.

Larry was an active member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Bells & Bows Square dancing club, Ridge Runners ATV Club, Bradford Mason Lodge F&AM, Enchanted Mountain Snowmobile Club, Moose Lodge #3000, Sons of American Legion Post 108, and the Eagles #2432. Larry loved playing the guitar and singing. He often entertained with his group Sunshine Band at Crook Farm and the Bradford Area Senior Center.

Larry enjoyed riding ATV’s and motorcycles with friends, snowmobiling and racing at Drum Racing, square dancing and listening to bands. He enjoyed camping with his grandchildren and friends for over 30 years at North East Family Affair Campground. He was well known by fellow campers for singing and playing his guitar

Larry and Sharon enjoyed their regular Friday night dinners and playing cards with friends. Larry was always ready to help friends with different projects and it was not uncommon for him to set up neighborhood car washes in his own driveway. Larry and his brother, Jack often did projects together. With their combined talent, there was nothing they could not do or accomplish to help people.

Larry always spoke fondly of childhood memories of his aunt May, teaching him his numbers and abc’s, and playing cards with grandma Lucy and Maurice. To many family and friends he was known as “The Agitator” because of his many practical jokes. Larry smiled with his whole face and did it often. He was known and loved by many around the community. He will be greatly missed.

Larry is survived by his wife Sharon of 59 years; sons Bruce (Michele) Shine of Holley, NY and Ken (Suzi) Shine of Raleigh, NC; daughters Laurie (Tim) Roslinski of Raleigh NC and Kelly (Bill) Shirkey of Dupont, WA; nine grandchildren, Heather (Chris) Harris, Cody (Rachel) Baxter, Sean Roslinski, Zachary Shine, Nikolas (Drew) Shirkey, Jordan McCalla, Kylee Shirkey, Owen Liszewski, and Liam Shine; one great-granddaughter  Ansley Harris; and his special friends, Ken and Lynn Hogue, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Jack Shine, Terry Shine and Danny Shine one great-grandson Brooks Harris; two brothers-in-law Bill and Martin Peterson; and one sister-in-law Lynette Bowen.

Family will receive friends on Saturday October 29, 2022, from 10 am to Noon at the Emanual Lutheran Church, followed by funeral services at noon. 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 Emanuel Lutheran Church, Bradford Area Senior Center, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Barbara L. Boser

Honorable Barbara L. Boser, 82, formerly of Fairview Heights, Bradford, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
 
Barbara was born on October 30, 1939, in Bradford. She was a daughter of the late Louis and Kathryn (Sayers) Curcio.  She graduated from Bradford Area High School in 1957 and throughout the years enjoyed making memories with her fellow classmates.  

Barbara served as Magisterial District Judge for District 48-3-03 for 18 years, retiring in 2006.

Community service was a core passion of hers. She was the recipient of both the YWCA Victims Resource Center Community Collaboration Award (2005) and YWCA Women’s Leadership Award which honored her commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. She was a Zonta Club member for many years and enjoyed helping with their community service efforts.

She was a former member of the St. Patrick Church in Limestone until its closing. At St. Patrick Church, she was a steadfast volunteer, including chair of the annual Lawn Fete and catechism teacher. She was a current member of St. Francis of Assisi Church.  She loved her family and was a loyal friend to many. She was an avid doll collector and recently donated her collection for the benefit of the Friendship Table. Barb also adored her cats.

Surviving are her children, Robert (Sarah Viglietta) Boser, Mary Boser, Jeffery (Laurie Maletto) Boser, and Lisa (Phil) Miller, all of Bradford, five grandchildren, Stephen (Rachana Lanka) Boser, Jessica (Jesse) Wright, Katie (Brian Chapman) Boser, Phillip Boser and Molly Boser, three great grandchildren, Holden Chapman, Makenzie Northeimer, and Oliver Chapman, one sister, Elizabeth Stayer, three sisters-in-laws, Gayle Curcio, Shirley Boser, and Rose Boser, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Karen Sica, one brother, Anthony Chris Curcio, one daughter-in-law, Vicki Boser, one niece, Noelle Curcio, and her former husband, Brian Boser.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 372 East Main Street. Friends are also invited to attend Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday at 11:00 am in St. Francis Church. Burial will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery.

Memorial contributions if desired may be made to CARE for Children, Pink Pumpkin Project, or the Bradford Area United Way.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com.

At 4:17 PM on Sunday, Andover Fire Dept. has been dispatched to Rt. 17, East of the village for a wildfire.

Zita E. Carino, 99, of Chardon, OH, formerly of Rock Street, St. Marys, PA passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Maplewood at Chardon.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home.

At 2:56 PM on Sunday, Smethport Fire Dept. dispatched to wildfire at 1638 East Valley Road. Caller reports leaves burning in the ditch.

At 2:53 PM on Sunday, Eldred Borough Fire Dept. has been dispatched to 1021 Barden Brook Road in Ceres Township for wildfire. Fire is going into the woods.

Port Allegany – William C. “Billy” Nenno, 86, of Roulette, PA passed away Sunday (October 23, 2022) at his home with his family by his side.

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

At 2:07 PM on Sunday, Coudersport Fire Dept. has been dispatched to 7 East 5th Street for a wildfire behind the residence.