Walter R. Bowers, age 81 of Westfield, PA
Walter R. Bowers, age 81 of Westfield, PA passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at his home.
Born December 27, 1940 in Westfield, he was the son of the late Ronald and Ethelyn (West) Bowers.
Walt retired from Ingersoll Rand, Painted Post, where he was a machinist for many years.
He married Bonita M. (Swimley) in 1959 and they shared 61 years together until her passing on January 13, 2021. When their children we younger, they were active in the Westfield Youth Baseball and the Alleghany Mountain League. Walt enjoyed fishing, cooking and woodworking.
He is survived by his children, Rick Bowers of Troy, Cindy (Mike) Stevens of Elmira, Bud and Tina Bowers of Westfield and Timothy and Daphne Bowers of Watsontown; his grandchildren, Ryan and Mindy Stevens, Gabrielle and Mike Hess, Tyler, McKenzie, Garrett and Sidney Bowers four great grandchildren, Carter and Logan Stevens and Madelene and Claire Hess; two sisters, June Passmore and Kay Sweet and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Walt was preceded in death by his wife, Bonita; a granddaughter, Pamela Bowers and a brother, Roger Bowers.
Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield on Monday, Nov. 21st from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. A memorial service will be held immediately following at 12:00PM with Pastor Ed Rodarmel officiating.
Memorial donations may be made in Walt’s honor to the Westfield Youth Baseball, c/o Ryan Stevens, 125 Race St., Westfield, PA 16950. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
Joseph “Joe” W. Stratton, age 69 of Lawrenceville, PA
Joseph “Joe” W. Stratton, age 69 of Lawrenceville, PA passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, November 13, 2022.
Born on January 19, 1953 in Blossburg, PA, he was a son to the late Bernard and Beatrice (Phelps) Stratton. Joe married Lucinda “Cindy” J. Davis on July 11, 1974 and they spent 48 loving years together before his passing.
Once Joe graduated high school, he went into the Air Force for a handful of years during the Vietnam and Cold War era. After his military service Joe obtained a degree in Forestry from Williamsport Area College. Then Joe dairy farmed for 21 years, worked in various industries, and finished his working career with Repsol Oil and Gas.
During his retirement he continued to enjoy running his sawmill, farming, having long breakfasts with lots of people and coffee, playing and listening to music, entertaining people, and helping anyone with any project. Joe was very handy, a Jack of all trades: he was a plumber, electrician, woodworker, and mechanic. Joe loved to learn, teach, work with animals, and spend time with his family. He was a member of the Farm Bureau, NRA, and once was a fireman at the Nelson Fire Department.
Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Cindy Stratton of Lawrenceville, PA; children, Aaron (Tamy) Stratton of Woodhull, NY, Jennifer (Gregory) Hanaway of Russell, PA, Ryan (Jennifer) Stratton of Lawrenceville, PA, Christopher Stratton of Woodhull, NY, and Joe (Jennette) Farris of Osceola, PA, who is like another son. Brother, John (Fran) Stratton of Nelson, PA; 5 Grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded by his parents.
Family and Friends are called to Kenyon Funeral Home – Elkland, PA on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. A funeral service with military honors will take place at 5:00 pm with Pastor Phillip Seely officiating. A private family burial will take place on a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, www.kenyonfuneralhome.com
Bradley B. Hackett Sr, age 83 of Elkland, PA
Bradley B. Hackett Sr, age 83 of Elkland, PA passed away Sunday evening, November 13th, 2022 at his home.
Born on April 23,1939, in Osceola, PA he was the son of Frederick A. and Edith E. Hackett.
Brad was born and raised in the Osceola, Elkland, Nelson area and graduated from Elkland High School in 1959, where he was a multi-sport athlete playing soccer, basketball, and baseball. His skill in baseball led him to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies after a tryout at Dunn Field in Elmira, NY following graduation.
It was in high school that he met the great love of his life, Rosemary E (Bruce), whom he would marry in May of 1960. The two would spend the next 62 years together in Elkland, PA, raising three children, daughter Kelley (Hackett) Cevette, and sons Blaine and Bruce Hackett.
Brad was an avid hunter, fisherman, and woodsman for over 70 years, bagging his last whitetail buck in 2018 at age 79, before health issues limited his mobility. His passion of being in the woods culminated in his purchase of land on the PA/NY border in Tuscarora, NY where he would spend the bulk of his time in his retirement years, known among the family as “Hackett Hill”.
An avid fastpitch softball and baseball player in his earlier years, he was inducted into the Tioga County Sports Hall of Fame, the Cowanesque Valley Mens Basketball Hall of Fame, and the Elkland Softball Association Hall of Fame. He also spent many years coaching, where he had the uncanny ability to recognize overlooked talents in players and put them in the positions on the field where they could succeed. He passed on his love affair of sports to his children and later grandchildren, whom he coached and was a passionate supporter of each of their sports careers.
Brad was also an ardent fan of the New York Yankees, New York Giants, Buffalo Bills, Penn State Football and Syracuse Orangemen basketball, avidly following each team as the seasons changed.
Brad was employed by Ingersoll/Dresser Rand for 38 years as a maintenance painter, retiring in 2001, where he met and made many of his lifelong friends.
He is survived by his wife Rosemary (Bruce) Hackett of Elkland, PA, daughter Kelley (Jeff) Cevette of Elkland, PA, son, Blaine (Jody) Hackett of Elkland, PA, son Bruce (Meshion) Hackett of Corning, NY, 6 grandchildren (Justin Cevette, Dan Cevette, Erin (Hackett) Cook, Taylor Hackett, Cecilia Hackett, Sophia Hackett) and 5 great grandchildren (Mason Cevette, Callen Cevette, Kenna Cevette, Caellum Cook, Micah Cook). He is also survived by his siblings, Sharon Jones, Terry (Joanne) Hackett, Carly (John Butch) McDivitt, William (Lois) Hackett, Debbie (Scott) Chilson.
He was preceded in death by his parents Frederick A. Hackett and Edith E. Hackett and brother Robert R. Hackett.
Calling hours will be Thursday, November 17th, from 11 AM – 1 PM at the United Church of Nelson (Nelson, PA) with services to follow. If you’re unable to attend in person, click here for the zoom link for Bradley’s funeral service. In lieu of donations, the Hackett Family asks you to play catch with someone you love and cherish the time you have with your loved ones. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
FATAL HOUSE FIRE REPORTED IN COUDERSPORT
A Memorial Service for Grace Redcay who died in this fire will be held at God’s Country Ministries, Coudersport, Pa. Mon. 11/21 at 11 a.m.
FNN Article © Wednesday, November 16, 2022.
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COUDERSPORT, PA – Around 5:45 PM on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, Coudersport fire crews rushed to the 700 block of North Hollow Road in Sweden Township for a reported structure fire with entrapment around 5:45 PM.
Flames and heavy smoke were reported coming from the 102 year-old 2.5 story home by nearby neighbors. When fire personnel arrived on scene, they immediately requested a second alarm and confirmed one person to be trapped inside the home.
Firefighters from Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, Austin Volunteer Fired Department, Galeton Goodyear Hose Company, Germania Volunteer Fire Department, Roulette Fire Department, Tri Town Volunteer Fire Department, McKean Station 3, Port Allegany and Ulysses units.
Firefighters work together as they battled to rescue the individual said to still have been in the house when the fire was first reported.
Around 7:00 PM word was received by FNN that the coroner had been called to the scene of the fire, as was the Fire Marshal.
By 7:45 PM the fire was reported to have been brought under control. It is unknown when the fire was officially reported out.
FNN was also told that the American Red Cross had also been contacted by on scene personnel for refreshments and coffee. Also Sheetz in Coudersport donated muffins cookies, hotdogs and coffee for those working at the scene.
Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center names Nicole Hockey as Student of the Week
It is with great pride that the Networking Shop at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center names Nicole Hockey as Student of the Week. Nicole has shown an incredible amount of determination and school spirit throughout the school year. She is a member of the Student Committee, the CyberPatriot team and the Screaming Eagles esports team. With her work effort, it is clear Nicole will go as far as she wishes in her future endeavors.
Alexis Kemp is the Student of the Week for November 14
Alexis Kemp is the Student of the Week for November 14, She is in the Early Childhood Education program at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center. Alexis is a Junior enrolled at Oswayo Valley High School. Upon graduation, Alexis would like to be a psychologist. She made the decision to enroll in Psychology 111 this year at the Career and Technical Center for college credit.
Alexis is kind and honest, dependable and inclusive. Alexis strives to get good grades and has a positive attitude and thoughtfully prepares her work. She was able to take the lead and assisted last year on the Student Committee at the Career and Technical Center and has assisted with tour groups coming to the Career and Technical Center.
Alexis has been volunteering at the Oswayo Valley Elementary School this academic year. She hopes to attain her Child Development Associate next year. Alexis is also involved with the Yellow Ribbon Club, Varsity Club and Envirothon at her home school. Alexis will be a great candidate for working with children or adults in the future based on her passion and desire to help others.
Lori Edgar, her Mentor teacher currently, wrote “It has been my pleasure to have Alexis Kemp in the classroom in which I am a short-term substitute. I thought she was an intern as she was so confident, motivated and mature. She had her assignments and implemented her lessons with the students without assistance. The students enjoy her company and they listen to her instructions with ease. She is always working and will complete any task given. She has also taken on specific tasks as her own and completes them with no prompting. She works on benchmarking, phonics and grammar activities as well as assists in student specials (PE, STEM, Art and Music). She also leads the students on Wednesdays during the Mileage Club fitness challenge. Students are expected to walk at least a quarter mile each week. Alexis monitors and tracks student mileage. She has recently assisted with some preparation for our Veteran’s Day program on Friday, November 11th.
Alexis was present during a supervisor walkthrough on November 8, 2022. The principal added the following information to my observation regarding Alexis: “Service Learner from the high school sitting in on the class. Assists in the transition from worksheet to Chromebooks, prompting students to grab any Chromebook. Monitors a small group of students and guides them back to task when they seem to be distracted. Students eagerly seek assistance from the Service Learner. She interacts with them in a gentle, supportive manner. Very respectful.”
Robert J. “Bob” Culver, 62, of Martinsville, IN, formerly of Port Allegany,
Robert J. “Bob” Culver, 62, of Martinsville, IN, formerly of Port Allegany, passed away unexpectedly Monday (Nov. 7, 2022).
Born August 18, 1960, in Port Allegany, he was a son of Leroy J. Culver and Barbara J. (Arnot) Culver. On October 22, 2005, in Port Allegany, he married Karen Zessinger, who survives.
He grew up in the Port Allegany area and graduated from the Port Allegany High School, class of 1978.
Bob served with the US Air Force for 8 years, and worked as a paramedic for 10 years in Pennsylvania.
He was employed in the family business, the Culver Bus Garage, Port Allegany, for several years, and with the Martinsville School District in the technology department for 20 years, before his retirement.
Bob was well known for his ability to fix anything. He loved working on computers or anything mechanical. Bob could build anything and would do anything for anyone. He was very dependable and anytime someone needed help, he’d be there. Bob loved his animals, especially his dog and cat. In his younger years, he was always around animals and even helped train racehorses. Above all, Bob loved spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving in addition to his wife Karen of Martinsville, IN, and mother, Barbara Culver of Port Allegany, is a daughter, Brianna (Trevor) Beck, stepson, Zachary Carey and stepdaughter, Amanda (Rob) Erwin all of Martinsville, IN; two brothers, David (Bev) Culver and James (Sharon) Culver both of Port Allegany; two sisters, Jacqueline Culver of Port Allegany, and Lisa (Jim) Rotello of Franklinton, NC; nieces and nephews: Pamela (Jason) Crants of Bellfonte, PA, William Postlewait of Austin, Megan (Chad) Saltsman of Port Allegany, Rebecca (Nick) Brandenburg of Pittsburgh, PA, Destiny Culver of Port Allegany and Anthony “TJ” Rotello of Anchorage, AL.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Culver.
Friends will be received form 1-2 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 19, 2022) in the Veteran’s Memorial Home, Port Allegany, where a memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. with Rev. Michael Culver, officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Port Allegany Honor Guard, immediately following the service. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.
Memorials can be made to: LAM Foundation, 4520 Cooper Rd., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH. 45242.
Local funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Condolences can be made to: Karen Culver, 1709 Burton Lane, Martinsville, IN 46151; or Barbara Culver, 844 Comes Creek Rd., Port Allegany, PA 16743.
…A BAND OF HEAVY SNOW WILL AFFECT PARTS OF POTTER AND TIOGA
COUNTIES…
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
1221 PM EST Thu Nov 17 2022
…A BAND OF HEAVY SNOW WILL AFFECT PARTS OF POTTER AND TIOGA
COUNTIES…
HAZARDS…A band of heavy snow accompanied by winds of 20 MPH which
can rapidly reduce visibility to less than a quarter of a mile.
LOCATION AND MOVEMENT…At 1221 PM EST, a band of heavy snow was
along a line extending from Johnson City to Chemung to 19 miles
northwest of Wellsboro and moving east at 25 MPH.
THIS BAND OF HEAVY SNOW WILL BE NEAR…
Keeneyville around 1255 PM EST.
Wellsboro around 105 PM EST.
Mansfield around 125 PM EST.
Covington around 130 PM EST.
This includes the following highways…
Route 6 from west of Wellsboro to the Bradford county line.
Route 15 from Blossburg to Lawrenceville.
Jennifer Kane Named Director of Emporium Senior Center
It’s time to introduce the new director of the Emporium Senior Center! She has been busy training these past few weeks and has been doing a great job and learning so much!
Some fun Jennifer facts for you:
Jen is a mom of 3 who loves animals and nature! Her favorite color is purple and her favorite food is pizza. She is kind and caring and a very hard worker.
The center will be blessed to have her!
Join us in welcoming Jennifer Kane!
RECALLS
Insulet Issues a Nationwide Voluntary Medical Device Correction for the Omnipod® 5 Controller
ACTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 14, 2022– Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) (Insulet or the Company), today announced a Medical Device Correction for the Omnipod® 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System , because of an issue with the Omnipod 5 Controller charging port and cable. This does not impact the Omnipod 5 Pod, the Omnipod® DASH Insulin Management System, the Omnipod® Insulin Management System, or compatible Android smartphone devices that have the Omnipod 5 App installed. These actions are taken voluntarily with the knowledge of the FDA.
Insulet has received 24 reports that the Omnipod 5 Controller charging port (USB-C port) or cable (USB cable) are melting, deforming, or discoloring due to heat generated by a poor connection between the cable and the port. The excess heat may cause minor burns if those areas of the Controller are touched or could lead to fire. No serious injuries have been reported to Insulet as a result of this issue.
Snow Squall Warning Across McKean, Potter & Tioga Counties
BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Snow Squall Warning
National Weather Service State College PA
1030 AM EST Thu Nov 17 2022
The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a
- Snow Squall Warning for…
Northeastern McKean County in north central Pennsylvania…
Northern Potter County in north central Pennsylvania…
Northwestern Tioga County in north central Pennsylvania… - Until 1115 AM EST.
- At 1030 AM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line
extending from near Shinglehouse to near Roulette to Marshburg,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD…Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to
blowing snow and rapidly falling visibility. Wind gusts
up to 20 mph.
SOURCE…Radar and webcams.
IMPACT…Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous
within minutes.
This includes the following highways…
Route 6 between east of Smethport and Port Allegany, and from Ski
Denton to west of Galeton.
Route 219 from South Bradford to the New York border.
State Road 46 from north of Smethport to Farmers Valley.
State Road 446 from Farmers Valley to the New York border.
Locations impacted include…
Bradford, Coudersport, Port Allegany, Shinglehouse, Westfield,
Genesee, Rew, Harrison Valley, Coryville, Eldred, Knoxville and
Ulysses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Reduce speed and turn on headlights! During snow squalls, the
visibility may suddenly drop to near zero in whiteout conditions.
Snow Squall Warning For McKean & Potter Counties
| Snow Squall Warning | |
| Alert: | The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a * Snow Squall Warning for… Northern McKean County in north central Pennsylvania… Northwestern Potter County in north central Pennsylvania… * Until 1030 AM EST. * At 952 AM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line extending from St. Bonaventure to Bradford to Russell, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD…Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to blowing snow and rapidly falling visibility. Wind gusts up to 20 mph. SOURCE…Radar and webcams. IMPACT…Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous within minutes. This includes the following highways… Route 219 from near the Bradford Regional Airport to Bradford. State Road 46 from north of Smethport to Farmers Valley. State Road 59 from west of Marshburg to Marshburg. State Road 446 from Farmers Valley to the New York border. Locations impacted include… Bradford, Shinglehouse, Genesee, Rew, Coryville, Marshburg, Eldred, Lewis Run, Oswayo and University Of Pittsburgh – Bradford. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Reduce speed and turn on headlights! During snow squalls, the visibility may suddenly drop to near zero in whiteout conditions. |
Widespread Snow Making Travel Hazardous
Thursday morning lake effect snows are making travel miserable, especially in Cattaraugus county where multiple accidents have been dispatched all morning. Predictions of up to three feet of snow for the snow belt areas to the north as the wind shifts to the north across the open lake. A widespread area reporting slippery roads covers a large portion of WNY & western PA. If you don’t have to go today, you’ll be safer in your home.
LAST TWO PERFORMANCES OF “FOOLISH FISHGIRLS AND THE PEARL” THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, NOV. 18 & 19 ARE CANCELED
The last two performances of “Foolish Fishgirls and The Pearl,” to be held this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18 and 19, have been canceled.
The cast and crew participated in the decision.
Performances were held on Friday Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 11, 12 and 13. “Our final show on Sunday was sold out and the first two were well attended. People really enjoyed it,” said Kacy Hagan. producer.
“While we unfortunately had to cancel the last two performances of the show due to a death in the family of one of the cast members, this cast really pulled together and put on a terrific show,” Hagan said.
“The actors had great chemistry between them and truly bonded with one another on stage and off,” said Hagan.
Audience member Michele Comes said, “This family-friendly show was a fishbowl of belly laughs. I don’t think I have ever laughed so much.”
“Foolish Fishgirls and The Pearl’ is a two-act live stage comedy described as “charming, fast-paced and filled with surprises, laughs and even a little roughhousing.” It is the first full-length play produced by the Hamilton-Gibson Women’s Project.
Patrick Edward Acton, 80, of Lewis Run, PA.
Patrick Edward Acton, 80, of Lewis Run, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022, at the Olean General Hospital.
Born on October 22, 1942, in Charleroi, PA, Patrick was the son of the late Cornelius John and Pauline M. (Luke) Acton.
Pat was a 1960 graduate of Bradford Central Christian High School.
He was employed at the USPS in Bradford, where he held various positions until his retirement.
He enjoyed life with his children, family, and friends. He loved to cook for a crowd, go camping and swimming, reading, crossword and brain teaser puzzles, watching old and new movies. He loved Pittsburgh Steelers and Notre Dame Football, Pittsburgh Pirate Baseball, basketball, and watching various other sports teams.
Surviving are his four children and eight grandchildren, Stephanie Scranton (Jeffrey Fleegle) and two sons, Aidan Arthur Scranton and Alex Fleegle of Mt Airy, MD, Kimberly (Dale) Klamut and two sons, Hunter Patrick Klamut and Brett Michael Klamut of Ellicott City, MD, Patrick Thomas (Verna Ayong) Acton of Bradford and two sons, Zachary Thomas Acton of Golden Springs, CO, and Shane Nickolas Acton of Bradford. Todd Martin Acton of Indiana, and two children, Tyler Martin Acton of Hornell, NY, Rae Lynn Acton of San Antonio, TX, U.S. Navy. He is also survived by one sister, Myra Luke Cahill of Catonsville, MD, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelius J. Acton, and Pauline M. Luke.
Family will receive friends on Friday, November 18, 2022, from 3:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Avenue, Friends are also invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday in St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church, 95 East Corydon Street, with Fr. Jim Gutting, Pastor, as celebrant. The burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to a favorite charity of your choice in the name of Patrick Edward Acton.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
