Barbara Ann Lowe Koebley, age 85, of Gibsonia, PA and formerly of Warren, PA
Barbara Ann Lowe Koebley, age 85, of Gibsonia PA and formerly of Warren PA passed away peacefully on Saturday January 7, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Robert William, loving mother of Scott (Sarah) and Keith (Christine), proud grandmother of Sean (Lauren), Samuel (Virginia), Anna (Jonathan), Shelby and Nicholas, dear great-grandmother of Eli Joseph, Rushton Lowe and Robert James, sister of Nancy Hancher (Robert) and the late Robert Lowe Jr. (Frances Dee) , and devoted daughter of the late Ethel Grace Seibert and Robert Lowe.
Barbara was raised in Coraopolis PA after her birth on November 18, 1937 and spent most of her adult life living in 7 different homes in the Warren area. She was a graduate of Coraopolis High School and Grove City College, where she met the love-of-her-life Robert. Barbara, known to family and friends as Barbie, had a deep faith while being a member of the First United Methodist Church for over 50 years and the First Presbyterian Church in Bakerstown PA for the past 9 years. She was a Choir member for over 40 years at First United Methodist while serving other commissions there. Besides church ministries that she contributed her time and talents, she volunteered over the years for the Friends of Struthers Library Theatre Board, Warren Garden Club, Blue Stocking Club, Antique Study, League of Women Voters, among others. Barbara applied her exceptional skills in office management and interpersonal communications to organizations she worked for, including the Warren County School District, Coates, Way and Anderson CPA’s, R.W. Larson Associates, Struthers Wells Corporation and The Chautauqua Institution.
Barbie made lasting friendships with all she met including her co-workers, neighbors, congregation members and St Barnabas caregivers. Even though she struggled remembering names and words over the past three years after a series of strokes and falls, she greeted everyone with her infectious smile, generous acts and kind words. Her loving spirit will be truly missed by all she touched in her full life.
A memorial service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Warren at a later date in Spring 2023. Burial will be in the Memorial Garden at the church next to her late husband Robert. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to be made to the First United Methodist Church, 200 Market Street, Warren, PA 16365 or to the First Presbyterian Church, 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, PA 15007. Arrangements have been entrusted to Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, 304 East Street, Warren, PA 16365. There will be an announcement of her Spring 2023 memorial service date in the near future.
Audrey J. Shaffer-Eidson, 91, formerly of 59 Limestone Street, Bradford, PA.
Audrey J. Shaffer-Eidson, 91, formerly of 59 Limestone Street, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born October 21, 1931, in Salamanca, NY, she was a daughter of the late Charles Floyd and Elva (Sweet) Knight. She was a 1949 graduate of Bradford High School.
On December 21, 1950, in Bradford, she married Robert L. Shaffer who died November 27, 1990. On June 19, 2010, in the Grace Lutheran Church, she married Raymond L. Eidson who survives.
Audrey along with her first husband Bob owned and operated Shaffer Family Camper Sales for many years on Limestone Street. She had worked at Bradford Regional Medical Center in the cafeteria.
She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and had previously been a member of the East End Presbyterian Church and was a Lioness with Bradford Township Lions Club. She has been a volunteer at Care for Children for 8 years.
Surviving is her husband Ray of 12 years, and three sons, Stephen R. (Faith) Shaffer, of Bradford, Ronald (Sue) Shaffer, of Bradford, and Mark (Diane) Shaffer, of Mystic, CT, two stepchildren, David Eidson, of Phoenix AZ, and Valerie (Gene) Johnson, of Bradford,12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Bob of 40 years, one son, Randy K. Shaffer, who died December 16, 2010, one great granddaughter, Abrielle Jean Shaffer, and two sisters, Doris Shoup and Lenora Downs.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, January 14, 2023, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Grace Lutheran Church, at 11:00 am funeral services will be held with Rev. William D. Waterman, pastor and Rev. Max Simms, pastor of the Hilltop Baptist Church co-officiating. Burial will be in Steamburg Cemetery
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to CARE for Children PO Box 616, Bradford, PA 16701, of Futures, 1 Futures Way, Bradford, PA 16701.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Wildcat Weekly Highlights 2022-23
Penn College wrestlers romp
Pennsylvania College of Technology wrestlers had one of their best outings while the men’s and women’s basketball teams resumed United East play.
FLASHBACK
Wrestling
Competing Saturday in the Waynesburg University Invitational, six Wildcats reached the podium with one first-place finish, two thirds, one fifth and two sixths. In all, seven of 13 Penn College matmen earned points that contributed to the team’s fourth-place finish in an 11-team field.
Freshman Mason Leshock, of Shamokin, led the way by going 3-0 with three first-period pins to claim gold in the 165-pound weight class. In the title bout, he decked his opponent in 1:08.
Claiming third-place finishes were Noah Hunt, of Muncy, who went 5-1 with three pins at 141, and Cullen Van Rooyen, of Dresden, Ohio, who went 5-1 at 157. Battling back through the consolation bracket, Van Rooyen recorded five falls, including his last of the day against his Defiance College opponent who handed him his opening loss.
Liam Goodrich, a freshman of Cogan Station, went 4-2 on the day to finish fifth at 149, while placing sixth was Gabriel Kennedy-Citeroni, of Blairsville, who went 3-2 at 197, and Zach Miller, of Lock Haven, who went 2-3 at 157.
Also earning team points for the Wildcats was Ryan Berstler, of Middletown, at 125, while Brett Patton, of West Chester, at 141, won two bouts, and Nick Semon, of Norristown, at 157, and Billy Bumbarger, of Morrisdale, at 285, each won one bout.
“This was the highest tournament team finish and most medalists we’ve ever had in a tournament,” coach Pankil Chander observed.
“We had a slow start to the day and met as a team after the second round to refocus and revisit our approach to competing. We talked about trusting in our preparation and staying disciplined when executing on the mat. The guys responded well after that and we finished much better than we started. (I’m) proud of our wrestlers’ ability to handle adversity throughout the day and come out better on the other side,” the coach said.
“Goodrich, Van Rooyen, Miller and Kennedy-Citeroni all medaled for the first time in their careers. Hunt now has 21 wins midway through our season, which surpassed the 16 he had all of last season. Van Rooyen has 13 wins so far this season, which exceeds the eight wins he had all of last year,” Chander said.
“This was the start of a tough stretch. We are more than two months into the season and still have two months of wrestling left,” the coach continued. “January is a gut-check month. Between frequent weigh-ins, consistent rigor in training, managing mind injuries, and trying to navigate the stressors of performing at your best, it becomes challenging, and our guys meet that challenge head-on.
“We’re a young group and are learning and applying what it takes to be a great college wrestler every day. Our guys have bought in and put the work in, and it’s paying off now and the experience they’re currently having will prepare them for greatness in the future.”
Men’s basketball
An 11-point advantage in the first half and solid free-throw shooting at the finish (13 points over the last three minutes) paid off as the Wildcats edged Centenary (N.J.) College, 73-70, in nonconference play on Monday.
Max Jackowsky, of Garnet Valley, led Penn College with a double-double (19 points and 10 rebounds). Gavin Barrett, of Roselle, New Jersey, added 14 points to the cause, while Rees Watkins, of Loyalsock Township, and Michael Woolridge, of Hollidaysburg, each contributed 10 points in the team’s first road win of the season.
Hosting Penn State Harrisburg in UE play on Friday, Penn College saw a five-point halftime lead evaporate in an 88-73 loss that dropped it to 0-2 in the conference and 5-6 overall.
Barrett led the Wildcats with 20 points, while Watkins added 15 points and Jackowsky 11 points. Barrett and Jackowsky each pulled down 11 rebounds.
Women’s basketball
In its lone game of the week, Penn College lost, 77-57, to Penn State Harrisburg in UE action on Friday. Penn College now is 0-2 in the conference and 1-10 overall.
Penn State Harrisburg led from start to finish, although the Wildcats overcame an early eight-point deficit to trail by one and later battled back from a 21-point deficit to pull within six.
Lexi Troup, of Huntingdon, and Maddie Adams, of Montoursville, each scored 13 points for Penn College, while Emily Pardee, of Williamsport, recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
SCHEDULES/RECORDS
Wrestling
Eugene N. “Gene” MILLER
On Friday, January 6, 2023 at 10:15 PM surrounded by family, our precious husband and dad, Eugene N. “Gene” MILLER, ran into heaven.
His passing was peaceful, beautiful, and quick. Born April 21, 1951, in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of Alvin B. and Ethel Newcomer Miller. On June 16, 1973, in Altoona, PA, he married the former Sharon Grove, who survives. A 1969 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he earned a degree in Agricultural Engineering from Penn State in 1973. In 1976, he graduated from Elim Bible Institute with a diploma in Bible and Ministry. He served as administrator of Penn-York Camp in Ulysses, PA from 1973 – 2006. Gene co-pastored and pastored at Yorks Corners Mennonite Church from 1977 – 2022. He was conference minister of New York Mennonite Conference form 2009 – 2017. He was employed as a bus driver by Wellsville Central School for over ten years. His primary vocation was always husband and dad.
Surviving besides his wife, Sharon, are: three children, Joel (Rebekah) Miller of Kitchener, Ontario, Joanna (Aaron) Clark of Whitesville, and Jonathan (Grace Dowd) Miller of Melfa, VA; four grandchildren, Alex, Olivia, Graham, and Ava; a number of others who call him Grandpa Miller; two brothers, Donald N. (Jeanette) Miller of Ulysses, PA and Harold N. (Karen) Miller of Broadway, VA; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was predeceased by an infant sister, Karen Joy Miller.
Friends may call Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 1:00 – 3:00 and 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Yorks Corners Mennonite Church, 3350 County Road 29, Wellsville, NY, where Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 1:00 PM. Co-pastor Matt Havens will officiate. Burial will be in Yorks Corners Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Penn-York Camp, 266 Northern Potter Road, Ulysses, PA 16948 or Yorks Corners Mennonite Church, 3350 County Road 29, Wellsville, NY 14895. 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.olneyfoust.com.
John A. “Moose” Lafferty, 81, of Duke Center, PA
John A. “Moose” Lafferty, 81, of Duke Center, PA passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at the Bradford Manor.
He was born on February 14, 1941 in Olean, NY, a son of the late Alfred and Violet Bennett Lafferty.
He was a 1961 graduate of the Smethport High School.
On December 31, 1972 in Bradford; he married Evelyn G. Tobin who preceded him in death on February 8, 2007. On April 12, 2008 in the Hilltop Baptist Church, Gifford, he married Delores M. Goodwin who survives.
John was a member of the Hilltop Baptist Church. He loved singing gospel music and he used to volunteer at various nursing homes once a week by singing to the residents. He ran the “Blessing Room” in Cyclone with his late wife, Evelyn from 1995 thru 2000. Lastly; he loved to give his grandchildren “Mooseyback” rides when they spent time together.
He was employed at the former Owens-Illinois / Georgia Pacific from 1970 until he retired in 1995 due to health issues.
In addition to his wife of fourteen years, Delores Lafferty of Duke Center, he is also survived by five daughters, Patricia (John) Shinaberger of Bradford, Lois Allen of West Branch, MI, Barbara (Dale) Songer of Bradford, Peggy Hoak of Bradford and Mickey (Dave) Monroe of Middletown, VA; one son, Dana (Samantha) Lafferty of Marshburg; two stepsons, Steve (Alice) Bennett of Duke Center and Andy (Penny) Bennett of Franklin; one brother, Bruce Lafferty of McSherrystown; one sister, Cheryl Bhe of Leon, NY; twenty grandchildren with one on the way; twenty-nine great grandchildren; seven great great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and his first wife; he was also preceded in death by one daughter, Rita Mae Ruttan and one granddaughter, Sophia Grace Metzler.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at the Hilltop Baptist Church, Gifford, with a celebration of his life to immediately follow at 3:00 PM in the church with the Rev. Max Simms officiating.
Private burial will be in McKean Memorial Park, Lafayette.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked for memorial contributions in his memory to be made to the Hilltop Baptist Church, P.O. Box 76, Gifford, PA 16732.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.
One Home Totaled, Another Damaged in House Fire on Williams Street in Bradford, PA
City of Bradford Firefighters and Police Department were on scene of a working structure fire last night at 44 Williams Street at approximately 0230 hrs. Firefighters worked through the night to contain this fire and protect adjacent structures. The residents were able to get out safely!
Barbara J. Barth, 76, of Oswayo, PA, formerly of Bolivar, NY
Barbara J. Barth, 76, of Oswayo, PA, formerly of Bolivar, N.Y., passed away in her home on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, after a lengthy illness.
Born on Thursday, July 18, 1946 in Franklinville, N.Y., she was a daughter of Kenneth Hirt and Helen Allen Hirt Bortz.
Barbara attended school in Olean.
Surviving are six children, Tamala Barth, Steve (Tammy) Barth, Donald Barth, Tracy (Kurt) Martin, Christina Poweska, and Alvin (Stacey) Poweska; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; three siblings, David Hirt. Sandra Hirt Knox, and Daniel Hirt; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Barbara was predeceased by a son, William “Billy” Joe Barth.
There will be no public visitation or funeral services.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Barbara’s name to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Barbara’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 Barbara, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Oswayo Valley Memorial Library News
Oswayo Valley Memorial Library 103 N. Pleasant St. P.O. Box 188 Shinglehouse, PA 16748
Upcoming Programs: The library currently has a few programs in the works. Please
watch our website and Facebook page for updates.
The Book Discussion Group meets at the library on the 2nd Thursday of each month
at 10:30 a.m. All are invited to participate. Books are provided by the Potter-Tioga
Library System.
Website: You can search the card catalog by visiting our website at ovmlibrary.org.
You can also log into your account and renew the books you have out or put a book on
reserve.
Board of Directors Meeting: The monthly board meetings are held on the fourth
Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.
Memorials & Donations:
● Donations:
○ Julie Perkins
● Memorials:
○ Mary F. Shon by Ann Shaffer & Thomas Shon
FREE PRESENTATION ON BUILDING PONDS IS TUESDAY, JAN. 31 NEAR WELLSBORO
Members of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), PA Fish and Boat Commission, Penn State Extension, and the Tioga County Conservation District are conducting a free presentation titled “Thinking of Building a Pond?”
This program is for anyone considering building a pond or enlarging or repairing one in Tioga County.
Learn about all aspects of having a pond from required permits, erosion and sediment control to maintenance and even stocking fish.
The program is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at the Tokishi Training Center at 124 Nypum Drive, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
Those interested in attending “Thinking of Building a Pond?” are asked to call the Tioga County Conservation District office at 570-724-1801 to sign up anytime between now and Friday, Jan. 20.
Those with questions about the program can call Tioga County Conservation District Erosion and Sediment Control Technician Scott Moore at 570-724-1801 ext. 1305. Moore is the coordinator of “Thinking of Building a Pond?”
SHOWING OF “THE AUSTIN DISASTER, 1911 – A CHRONICLE OF HUMAN CHARACTER” TO OPEN FREE FESTIVAL OF EIGHT DOCUMENTARY FILMS BY GALE LARGEY THIS COMING WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11
Photo by John Eaton
This coming Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Grand Community Room in the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro will be the free showing of “The Austin Disaster, 1911 – A Chronicle of Human Character,” a 90-minute documentary film produced by Dr. Gale Largey of Wellsboro.
The Grand Community Room is located on the second floor of the Deane Center and is handicapped accessible via a ramp into the lobby from Main Street and an elevator on the right side at the back of the lobby.
“The Austin Disaster, 1911” is the first of eight Largey films that will be shown for free at 7 p.m. on scheduled Wednesdays in January, February, March and May. Donations are appreciated and will be used to support the Deane Center and its programs.
Half-Ton Butter Sculpture Highlights 2023 Farm Show Theme: Rooted in Progress
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| Half-Ton Butter Sculpture Highlights 2023 Farm Show Theme: Rooted in Progress Secretary Redding unveiled the 2023 Pennsylvania Farm Show butter sculpture. Carved from 1,000 pounds of butter, it highlights this year’s theme: Rooted in Progress. The sculpture, a longtime PA Farm Show staple that celebrates Pennsylvania’s 5,200 dairy farmers, highlights the strong roots Pennsylvania agriculture has today thanks to a vision rooted in progress and eight years of targeted support and investments for the industry. |
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ACS is preparing for spring with the return of Daffodil Days
(Pennsylvania) – The American Cancer Society is once again ready to say goodbye to winter with the return of our annual Daffodil Days. This colorful first flower of spring represents a campaign that brings hope to cancer patients, their caregivers, and families, while providing much-needed funding to support the groundbreaking research, programs, and services of the American Cancer Society.
“Cancer touches all of us in one way or another,” noted Dan Tobin, American Cancer Society Director of Regional Integrated Marketing. “By supporting the American Cancer Society through Daffodil Days, you are not only warming the hearts of others with these beautiful first flowers of spring, but you are also helping the American Cancer Society Improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.”
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Troy Twp, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 1/04/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Troy Twp, Bradford 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: 2023-01-04 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Troy Twp, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 1/04/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Troy Twp, Bradford 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: 2023-01-04 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Tuscarora Twp, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/28/2022 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Tuscarora Twp, Bradford 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: 2022-12-28 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Winter Market is the first Saturday of the month at the Riley Gallery on Main St., Coudersport from 10 am to 2 pm
The Potter County Farmers Winter Market will be indoors at the Riley Gallery, next to the Crittenden, the first Saturday of the month from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The next market will be this Saturday, January 7th. Here is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
BLACK CATS AND PAPERCRAFTS is planning on being there with charms, quilled paper light boxes, wall hangings, hair accessories, paper and resin jewelry and other assorted paper crafts. We also have some winter/holiday decor. We are taking commissions again. 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
BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce. We will have storage beets, carrots, salad turnips and winter squash. Stop by and learn more about our CSA Shares. We accept cash, credit cards, and SNAP. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com
CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the Farmers Market, January 7th. I will be bringing artisan rye, light whole wheat, many seeded breads. Sweet treats for breakfast and anytime. I will be taking requests now, at the market and throughout the month. netrabaker@hughes.net. 814-544-7313
CARING CRAFTS will be attending this Saturday’s Farmers Market! We have Homemade pillows in a variety of designs, plastic canvas magnets in different logo & designs and Hand painted clothespin wreaths to decorate your home. We accept cash payment. Like us on Facebook! Hope to see everyone there!
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Saturday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products. We accept cash or card payments. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.
