Sandra J. SEELEY, 70, Westfield, PA
Sandra J. SEELEY, 70, Westfield, PA, died Saturday, January 14, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
William (Bill) Bartges, 88, of Laurel Lane, Kersey, PA
William (Bill) Bartges, 88, of Laurel Lane, Kersey, PA passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home on Saturday January 7, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born January 22, 1934 in Mt. Jackson, PA, son of the late Harry and Mae (Huffman) Bartges. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University in 1955 and travelled the globe solving customer issues and building relationships as the Technical Service Manager for the Carbon/Graphite Group (formerly Airco Speer).
On September 6, 1958 in Export, PA, Bill married C. LaVerne (Hostetler) Bartges who survives. They were blessed with 64 years of marriage; three children: Harry (Elaine) of Memphis, TN, Charles (Marcia) of Bradenton, FL, and Brenda (Brett) Giles of Atlanta, GA; and eight grandchildren: Kevin (Jessica), Hannah (Andrea), Tessa (Dakota), Andrea (Will), Katie, Emma, Megan, and Claire. He was preceded in death by his sister Marie (Bartges) King.
An avid, lifelong Penn State fan with football season tickets for almost 50 years, Bill rarely missed a home game and travelled to many away and bowl games. Although he would “never leave until the game was over” (regardless of the weather), he loved tailgating just as much. Family, friends, and random strangers delighted in his abundant hospitality, storytelling, sing-alongs, and frequent cheers of “WE ARE….”. He was a lifetime member of the Penn State Alumni Association, St. Marys Quarterback Club, and Shiloh Presbyterian Church.
Proud to be an American yet humble about his service in the United States Army, he valued education, providing for his family, and quietly practicing his faith. He enjoyed camping, fly-fishing, horseracing, and golfing with “The Retreads” (even before they earned the name). He made strangers into friends, and friends into family wherever he went.
Family was Bill’s top priority and he never missed a chance to gather with them, usually driving long distances to do so. Snowbirding was not just about the weather, but about living with, and being a part of the fabric of his expanding family’s lives. His fun loving personality lit up every room he was in, and made even the best of times better. The twinkle in his blue eyes as a crooked smile crossed his face usually meant something exciting was about to happen and will be deeply missed.
Funeral services will be held at the Shiloh Evangelical Presbyterian Church on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Scott Wiest, officiating. Private burial will be in the Centre County Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again on Friday, January 20, 2023 from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM.
Memorials, if desired, can be made to the Shiloh Presbyterian Church, 217 Washington Street, St. Marys, PA 15857; The American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692; or the Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.
Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Mary Jane Chiodo,90, of Warren PA.
Mary Jane Chiodo,90, of Warren PA., died Thursday evening, January 12, 2023, with her family at her side in the Rouse Home.
She was born on April 26, 1932, in Bradford, PA. Mary Jane was the only daughter of Frank A. Chiodo and Verna (Betty) Harford. She was a 1950 graduate of Bradford High School. Mary Jane then attended the Bradford Hospital School of Nursing, where she graduated in 1953 with a degree in Nursing. She was employed by the Warren General Hospital as a Registered Nurse in the OR, ER and Maternity Departments after moving to Warren in 1954. Mary Jane met and married Frank R. Chiodo, her husband of almost 61 years in 1955. They resided in Warren and raised 3 sons Louis, Frank Jr., and Gregory. In 1976 she returned to work as an R.N. at the Warren State Hospital and was employed there for 17 years until she retired in 1992.
By far, her greatest joy was her family, including her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. They brought joy to her life, meaning to her actions and purpose to her days. She loved to cook and bake, making our family meals, weekend gatherings, and especially our holidays together so cherished and memorable. Mary Jane loved to travel with her husband after their retirement. Florence, Italy was her absolute favorite. Her entire life revolved around caring and doing for others. She was the epitome of selflessness, caring for her husband’s elderly parents, Luigi and Katherine, her children, her husband through an extended illness and her eldest son through his battle with cancer. She rarely ever thought of herself first. Even much of this obituary was penned by Mary Jane herself years before her death to spare her sons the anxiety and stress of writing it after her passing. Mary Jane was a long-time member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church.
She is survived by her sons, Frank R. Chiodo Jr. of Warren, and Greg L. Chiodo and his wife Jacqueline LaWarre of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren Anthony Chiodo and his wife Liz, Brittany Chiodo, Courtney Chiodo, Angela Jerman, and Christina Martin and her husband Mike; five great grandchildren Fiona Chiodo, Zachary and Autumn Jerman, and Colton and Madison Martin; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, and her husband she was preceded in death by her son Lou Chiodo and two great grandsons Sylas Chiodo and Asher Chiodo.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St. Warren PA on Monday, January 16, 2023, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 1:00 PM at St. Joseph R.C. Church 600 Pennsylvania Ave. West, Warren, PA with the Rev. Richard Tomasone, pastor, officiating. Interment will be held in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through St. Joseph Church Educational Center Fund, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. West, Warren PA 16365 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.
Ryan A. Worthington, 39, of Shinglehouse, PA.
Ryan A. Worthington, 39, of Shinglehouse, passed away in his home on Friday, January 13, 2023, after a long battle with addiction.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Gordon B. Irons, 70, of Cyclone, PA.
Gordon B. Irons, 70, of Cyclone, passed away Thursday (January 12, 2023) at UPMC-Shadyside, Pittsburgh, with his family by his side.
He was born February 11, 1952 in Port Allegany, the son of Merton and Doris (Gorton) Irons . On February 23, 1982, in Eldred, PA, he married Sherry L. Simmons, who survives.
Mr. Irons was a graduate of Smethport High School and worked in various positions at Pittsburgh Corning in Port Allegany, but ultimately was a furnace operator. He was employed with PC for 40 years.
Gordon enjoyed the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, but his true love was being able to be in the woods on his side x side.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by:
One son: Joshua A. (Ashley) Irons of Smethport
Three daughters: Leslie D. (Track) Kio of Port Allegany, Kelly J. (Damin) Parris of Smethport and Amy L. (Aaron Lloyd) Irons of Cyclone
Grandchildren: Haley Neilly, Destyne Lent, Mason Ferman, Kordon Irons, Tristan Lenze, Peyton Lenze, Paisley Irons and Brody Irons
Three great grandchildren: Jase, Holton and Raiden
Two brothers: Gideon “Buddy” Irons of Ohio and Philip “Roger” Irons of East Smethport
And several nieces and nephews
In addition to his parents, Gordon was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald “Bump” Irons and Richard Irons, along with two sisters, Janice “Lovie” Leet and Joyce Knotts.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 18, from 2-4 PM at the Hilltop Baptist Church, Route 646, Gifford, where funeral services will begin at 4 PM, with the Rev. Max Simms, pastor, officiating. Attendees are invited to share a time of fellowship at Vavalo’s immediately after services.
Memorials may be made to 4-H. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Joseph G. Boyd, 82, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, PA
Joseph G. Boyd, 82, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, after suffering from the effects of Alzheimer’s.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
McKEAN COUNTY WINTER FARMER’S MEETING
The McKean County Conservation District, in partnership with Penn State Extension and USDA NRCS, will offer a Winter Farmer’s Meeting on Monday, February 6, 2023 at the Veteran’s Memorial, on Route 155 in Port Allegany beginning at 12 noon.
The program will offer pesticide credits and includes a Farm Bill Update, NRCS Program Highlights, Cost Effective Herbicide & IPM Programs, How to Use the Agronomy Guide and discussion on the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program.
Registration is free, which includes lunch. Please register by January 30, 2023 by calling the District at 814-887-4025. The first 25 registrants will receive a free soil test kit and the Penn State Agronomy Guide.
Financial support for this project is provided by the PA Association of Conservation Districts through a grant from the PA Department of Environmental Protection. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences research and extension programs are funded in part by Pennsylvania counties, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
David A. Fair, 71, of Port Allegany, PA.
David A. Fair, 71, of Port Allegany, passed away Thursday (January 12, 2023) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
He was born March 1, 1951 in Sharon, PA, the son of David and Edith Burt Fair . He was first married to Doreen L. Gray, who passed away on January 10, 2007. On August 16, 2008, in Smethport, he married Anna S. Falk, who survives.
Dave was a 1969 graduate of Sharon High School. He attended Penn State University, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
Dave was an accountant/controller for Pittsburgh Corning of Port Allegany, retiring in 2011.
He was a member of the Port Allegany Rotary Club, a longtime member of Port Allegany Borough Council, Port Allegany Planning Commission, S.W. Smith Library Board, was a Barbershop Singer and a member of the Potter-McKean Players.
In addition to his wife, Anna, he is survived by:
four step-children: Dennis (Michelle) Stromberg, Suzanne (Steven) Fox and Erica (Josh) Petruzzi, all of Port Allegany, and Lisa Blansit
Step grandchildren: Hayley (Anthony Vaimaona) Fox, McCauley Fox, Emma Fox, Elijah Petruzzi, Thea Petruzzi, Iziah Petruzzi, Delaney Stromberg and Gillian Stromberg, Mia Spratt, Rebecca (Wesley Phillips) Thompson, Thomas Landry, Hannah DeHaven, Robert Landry
Several great grandchildren
One sister: Bonnie (James) Rust of Hermitage, PA
And several nieces and nephews
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a step-son, Leon Landry, two sisters, Sherry Root and Darla Johns
Visitation will be held on Tuesday (Jan. 17, 2023) from 2-4 and 6-8PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc., 105 Main St., Port Allegany, where funeral services will be held Wed. (Jan. 18, 2023) at 11 AM with the Rev. J.T. Madison, officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to Port Allegany Ambulance Association. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Wildcat Weekly Highlights 2022-23
Penn College basketball teams earn UE wins
Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s and women’s basketball teams each posted their first United East wins while its wrestlers got a taste of competition against some of the best in NCAA Division III.
FLASHBACK
Men’s basketball
After leading by as many as 19 points near the midway point in the second half, the Wildcats held off a late charge by Penn State Berks that narrowed the gap to two points with 15 seconds remaining in an 83-79 home win on Wednesday. Berks was forced to foul down the stretch and Penn College was up to the task as it connected on 9 of 12 foul shots over the final 2:05.
Gavin Barrett, of Roselle, New Jersey, led the Wildcats with 22 points and seven assists, while Alec Cooper, of Huntingdon, scored 20 points.
At home again on Saturday in UE play against SUNY Morrisville, Penn College lost, 79-78, to go to 1-3 in the conference and 6-7 overall.
The Wildcats built a 38-26 halftime lead before Morrisville tied the game at 51 with 8:52 remaining. There were ties at 53 and 67-all when Penn College turnovers allowed the visitors to take a six-point lead and hang on for their win.
Cross Livingston, a 6-foot, 5-inch freshman from Union, New Jersey, saw 17 minutes of action in his third game since joining the team this month and led the Wildcats with 22 points, while Max Jackowsky, of Garnet Valley, had a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds and Barrett had a double-double with 11 points and 10 assists.
Women’s basketball
Playing tough down the stretch, Penn College edged Penn State Berks, 51-49, on Wednesday.
With the score tied at 49-all and three seconds showing on the clock, Wildcat Lexi Troup, of Huntingdon, drove to the hoop and scored on a layup to secure the win, snapping her team’s eight-game loss string.
Rachel Teats, of Middleburg, finished with a game-high 18 points for Penn College.
Hosting conference-unbeaten SUNY Morrisville in UE action on Saturday, Penn College dropped a 64-49 decision to go to 1-3 in the UE and 2-11 overall.
After a tightly played first quarter, Morrisville went on a 30-8 run to open a 36-15 halftime lead and then extended its margin to 29 points at 46-17 in the third quarter. In the fourth frame, Morrisville was ahead by 26 (64-38) before the Wildcats scored the game’s last 11 points to narrow the gap at the end.
Kayleigh Miller, of Sayre, topped Penn College with 18 points.
Wrestling
Competing for their first time in the prestigious Budd Whitehill National Duals at Lycoming College on Friday and Saturday, the Wildcats went 0-5 and finished last in a 16-team field.
On the opening day of the tournament’s 34th edition, considered one of the premier events in D-III, Penn College went 0-3 with losses to third-seeded Ohio Northern University (ranked 13th in D-III), 46-0; Springfield College, 36-6; and Lycoming College, 47-3. That put it into a consolation bracket for 13-16 place with teams from SUNY Oswego, Wilkes University and Ferrum College.
The lone individual Wildcat winners on Friday were Gabriel Kennedy-Citeroni, of Blairsville, with a fall in the 197-pound weight class in his bout against a Springfield wrestler, and Noah Hunt, of Muncy, with a win by decision at 141 against a Lycoming grappler.
In Saturday’s consolation bracket semifinal match, Penn College lost to SUNY Oswego, 27-18, with Ryan Berstler, of Middletown, at 125; Hunt at 141; Cullen Van Rooyen, of Dresden, Ohio, at 165; and Billy Bumbarger, of Morrisdale, at 285 earning wins. Bumbarger and Hunt had pins.
Wrapping up the tourney against Ferrum College later Saturday, the Wildcats fell, 27-21. Winning competitive bouts for Penn College were Berstler, Hunt and Van Rooyen, with Van Rooyen and Hunt recording falls.
Wisconsin-Eau Claire, seeded second in the tournament and eighth among D-III schools, knocked off top-seeded Stevens College, ranked sixth nationally, 23-13, for the championship, while Ithaca College, seeded fourth and ranked 21st in D-III, upended third seed Ohio Northern, ranked 13th nationally, 27-14, for third place.
Wildcats coach Pankil Chander commented afterward, “To put in perspective of the quality and depth of competition in this event, the sixth-ranked team in the country and another top 15 team were defeated for the first time this season. Overall, there were over 30 wrestlers that are nationally ranked in the top 15 that competed. Five top 20 teams in the country were in the field, and we competed against two of them on day one.
Jeffrey R. “Jeff” Wilson, 68, of Irvine, PA
Jeffrey R. “Jeff” Wilson, 68, of Irvine, PA, passed away on Friday January 13, 2023, in his home with his loving wife by his side.
He was born in Warren, PA on January 12, 1955, the son of the late Robert Wilson and Doris A. Walker Wilson and she survives. Jeff was a graduate of Youngsville High School Class of 1972 and received his Forestry Technician Degree from Williamsport Area Community College in 1980. He was employed as a HVAC Electrician and worked for many companies retiring as a district manager for commercial facilities for Northwest Savings Bank. Jeff was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, where he ushered and was on the building and grounds committee.
Jeff was a man of many talents and enjoyed many things such as golf, camping, birdwatching, cars, gardening, traveling, and spending time with his grandkids. He treasured his golf trips with friends to Myrtle Beach yearly. He was an extensive traveler, and made many trips with his wife to Mexico, Florida, Arizona, and Glacier National Park. Jeff also was an avid model train enthusiast. He had a very funny wit and always enjoyed a good laugh or joke. Jeff also loved his tractor and could always be found doing different projects around his house and property.
He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years Stephanie Wilson, whom he married on July 24, 1987 in Warren, PA; his mother Doris A. Wilson of Youngsville; two sons Scott Alexander (Lewann) of Warren and Ryan Alexander (Laura) of Forestville, NY; 3 grandsons Dylan Alexander of Kennedy, NY, Brody and Trent Alexander of Warren; sister in law Suzanne Mitkowski (Mark) of Erie; Brother in law Robert Kerner (Brenda) of Warren; nephews Nathaniel Goode (Samantha) and Benjamin Goode (Courtney); and his loving companion, his dog Jimmy. Jeff also had a very extensive group of close friends who really meant the world to him, he cherished all those memories and laughs he had with those friends.
Jeff was preceded in death by his father; and one sister Cindy Wilson.
Friends will be received at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church 600 Pennsylvania West Warren, PA, on Friday January 20, 2023, from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 Am on Friday in the church with the Rev. Richard Tomasone, pastor, presiding. Private Burial will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery, Warren.
Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Ave. Warren PA 16365; Warren Library 200 Market St. Warren PA 16365; Paws Along the River 212 Elm St. Warren, PA 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. Warren PA has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
The Tioga County Conservation District Receiving Funding
The Tioga County Conservation District is set to receive over $3.6 million in funding through a variety of sources over the next few years. The funding is targeted to install practices and projects that reduce the nutrient and sediment loading in the local watersheds, as well as the Chesapeake Bay. The funding from all programs will help to make local farms more sustainable by increasing herd health and helping to increase the productivity of the soil, which will increase yields and the capacity of the soil to retain moisture and nutrients while helping to reduce the cost of fertilizers and pesticides.
The National Fish and Wildlife or NFWF grant is a partnership grant with Potter CO Conservation District and will be targeted in the Cowanesque watershed. This grant is looking for farmers that are interested in implementing soil testing, cover crops (fields going from single species to multi species or fields new to cover crops), nitrogen stabilizers, lime application and improved grazing practices such as animal walkways, fencing, rotational grazing and alternative water sources for livestock. The Growing Greener grant will fund similar projects, but will be open to all of Tioga County.
Through the CAP (County Action Plan) and ACAP (Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program) grants, possible projects could include all practices listed above but also include structural practices, such as heavy use area barnyards, manure storages, fencing and water control practices- i.e. roof gutters and underground drainage outlets.
If you interested in installing any practices, please contact the Conservation District office at 570-724-1801 or aboyce@tiogacountypa.us for an application. All applications that are received will be ranked as to best distribute the funds to target the greatest nutrient and sediment reductions.
All participants will be required to have a manure management plan or nutrient management plan and an ag erosion and sediment plan or conservation plan. Assistance with all plans can be found through the Conservation District or the NRCS (Natural Resource Conservation Service) office for conservation plans at 570-724-1726. Applications can be submitted throughout the year. Ranking for 2023 must be received by February 28, 2023.
Esther K. JENSEN, 100, of Ocala, FL, formerly of Wellsville, NY
Esther K. JENSEN, 100, of Ocala, FL, formerly of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, October 6, 2023, in Bridgewater Park, Ocala, FL.
Born April 10, 1922, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Roland and Martha Ketchner. In 1993, she and her husband relocated to Oak Run, Ocala, Florida. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank E. Jensen, who died on February 27, 2012.
A Memorial Service will be held on a later date. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville, NY. Arrangements are under the direction of OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Middlebury Twp, Tioga County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 1/11/2023 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Middlebury Twp, Tioga county. CSL 402(b) – POTENTIAL POLLUTION – Conducting an activity regulated by a permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of The Clean Streams Law to prevent the potential of pollution to waters of the Commonwealth without a permit or contrary to a permit issued under that authority by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-01-11 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 1/11/2023 to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-01-11 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 1/11/2023 to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming county. CSL 402(b) – POTENTIAL POLLUTION – Conducting an activity regulated by a permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of The Clean Streams Law to prevent the potential of pollution to waters of the Commonwealth without a permit or contrary to a permit issued under that authority by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-01-11 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 1/11/2023 to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming county. 78a56(a) – TEMPORARY STORAGE – Operator failed to contain regulated substances and wastes used at or generated at a well site in a tank, series of tanks or other storage structures approved by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-01-11 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
