Jay B. Alexander, 67, of Bradford, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Law Enforcement to Conduct Impaired Driving Enforcement this Weekend
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Pennsylvania DUI Association, and law enforcement agencies across western Pennsylvania will team up this weekend to conduct impaired driving enforcement activities in advance of Halloween.
The annual Sinnemahone Ultra Trail Run set for Saturday October 19. The event includes three distances from which competitors can select. The 50k and 25k routes are altered this year to avoid a conflict with the annual youth hunt. Runners will leave the Wiley Trail and traverse a new trail which links to Mowery Road.
Those selecting to run the 50k will leave Emporium starting at 7:30am and have 10 hours to complete the 50k. That event takes runners through the Elk State Forest on scenic trails including Wiley, Bucktail Path, and Chicago Springs. Volunteers will man the 6 aid stations for the event. Each aid station will have a representative from Mountaineer Search & Rescue to maintain radio contact in case of any emergencies.
Donald Wade Garland “beloved father, grandfather and brother”
Donald Wade Garland, 81, of Shinglehouse, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, after a long illness.
Born on Thursday, February 4, 1943 in Johnstown, PA, he was a son of Donald Link and Arvilla M. Gossard Garland. On December 23, 1966 in Conemaugh Grace Brethren Church in Conemaugh, PA, he married Jacqueline D. “Jacqui” Jones, who passed away on September 20, 2013.
the Street Crimes Unit assisted by the Patrol unit arrested 28 year old Brieanne Jordan of 109 E. Mill St. Port Allegany P.A. on October 5th . for selling and possessing Crack Cocaine in our City. Jordan was transported to the Olean Police Dept., processed and held for arraignment on charges of Criminal sale of a controlled substance 3rd. and Criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd. ( B Felonies)
Coudersport, Pa., October 9, 2024 – UPMC Cole welcomes families and their trick-or-treaters to its annual Halloween Path on Sunday, Oct. 27, 1 to 3 p.m. This free event will be held outdoors, rain or shine, at UPMC Cole’s East Entrance, East 2nd St., Coudersport.
This year’s theme is “Family Game Night.” Attendees can expect special goodies from several stations.
For more information, contact Christina Anderson at 814-274-5452.
Robert H. Carroll “B.O.B.”, 95, of Smethport, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Olean General Hospital.
He was born on October 27, 1928, in Mapleton Depot, he was a son of the late James H. Carroll and Vera Flo (Corbin) Carroll.
He was a 1946 graduate of Jeannette High School, received a Bachelor of Science from Indiana State Teachers College in Indiana, and earned a Master of Arts at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV.
On June 22, 1956, he married Shirley Woodle, who passed away on June 8, 1999.
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that the medication drop boxes located throughout McKean County continue to be used by residents. The County Detectives collect the deposits and members of the Attorney General’s Office collects them. The contents are collected and weighed at least quarterly, and the total is consistently more than 100 pounds of unused medication collected. The third quarter total (from July 11, 2024 to September 30, 2024) was 123.5 lbs. broken down as follows: From the box located at: The City of Bradford Police Department: 70 lbs.
Paula Kay (Mikolajczyk) Givan
Paula K. (Mikolajczyk) Givan, 75, of Olean, passed away Tuesday October 8, 2024 at Olean General Hospital after a brief illness.
Born on June 23, 1949, in Olean she was a daughter of Stanley and Catherine (Ruby) Mikolaczyk.
She leaves behind her children, Christina Smith; Robert Givan, Jr., and Shelli (Scott) Givan-Baker all of Olean; Four grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; 3 Sisters and Several Nieces and Nephews.
Private Services will be held by the family.
Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Cuba.
Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to businesses and residents in Pennsylvania following the announcement of a Presidential
disaster declaration for Tropical Storm Debby that occurred on Aug. 9-10.“SBA’s mission-driven team stands ready to help Pennsylvania small businesses and residents impacted by this disaster in every way possible under President Biden’s disaster declaration for certain affected areas,” said SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman. “We’re committed to providing federal disaster loans swiftly and efficiently, with a customer-centric approach to help businesses and communities recover and rebuild.”
Donald Wade Garland, 81, of Shinglehouse, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
Family and friends may call from 4pm to 7pm on Friday at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse and from 10am to 11am on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Portville Baptist Church, Temple Street, Portville, NY, where funeral services will follow at 11am.
A complete obituary will follow.
Wade entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
Michael J. GILLIGAN, 77, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Sunday, October 6, 2024 in his home. Born June 7, 1947, in Philadelphia, he was the son of John Francis and Maria Regina O’Hanlan Gilligan. On May 29, 1967, in Warren County, NC, he married the former Barbara L. Beideman, who survives.
A Vietnam War Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Air Force from 1965 – 1969. He was employed by Morris Iron and Steel Co. in Philadelphia, WW Disposal in Harrison Valley, and Northern Light Candles in Wellsville, NY. Mike was a member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Westfield, Teamsters Union, American Legion Post #831 in Campbelltown, and served as a Scoutmaster for Troop #463 in Philadelphia.
The United Methodist Church of Smethport will be hosting speaker Susan Evans, cancer survivor and author of “Don’t Write the Obituary Yet”, on Thursday, October 10th at 6:30 PM. She will be speaking about her journey and facing challenges with hope and humor. The event is open to the public and refreshments will be served.
Deborah L. SCHULTZ, 62, of Whitesville, NY, passed away August 25, 2024 in her home after a lengthy illness.
A gathering to celebrate Deb’s life will be held Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Whitesville Rod & Gun Club beginning at 11:00 AM.
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.
Spirit Week begins at Port Allegany High School as the Student Council prepares for Homecoming 2024. Monday will be pajama pant day; Tuesday is Mr. Van Gorden Day; Wednesday is Twin Day; Thursday is Wacky Tourist Day and Friday is Orange and Black Day. The annual Homecoming Parade will be held Friday at 6 p.m. with lineup at 5 p.m. The parade route will go from Pearl to Mill, down Main Street to Arnold Avenue to the football field parking lot. Following the parade is a bonfire. The Junior High Homecoming Dance will be held in the auxiliary gym from 7:00 – 9:30 p..m. Homecoming activities on Saturday include the PAHS Gators vs. Kane Wolves football game with kick off at 1:30 p.m. Introduction of the court and announcement of the King and Queen will take place during a half-time ceremony. The Senior High Homecoming Dance will begin at 7 p.m. with the crowning of the King and Queen at 7:30 p.m. Parents and other guests may attend the crowning. The dance will end at 10:00 p.m.
Gustave W. “Gus” Wolf, 86, formerly of St. Marys and Allison Park, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Gibsonia, PA, following an illness of the past few months
He was born on March 21, 1938 in St. Marys, a son of the late Gustave J. and Helen E. Valentine Wolf.
Gus was a graduate of St. Vincent College and received his Master’s degree from Penn State University. He worked at St. Marys Area High School and St. Francis College as a German teacher and later worked as a Special Needs Counselor for the Allegheny County Intermediate Unit 5. He was a member of the St. Marys Elks Club. He also worked for Allegheny County as a Nursing Home Ombudsman. In his free time, Gus enjoyed golfing, bowling, cooking and beach vacations.
