AUSTIN, PA–Family and friends are invited to attend a gathering to celebrate the life of Phyllis E. Gleason, a longtime resident of Austin, at the East Fork Sportsmen’s Club, East Fork Road, Austin, PA from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Phyllis passed away on September 28, 2024.
Phyllis had entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
By: Nathaniel Hare, M.D. UPMC Allergy and Immunology
As fall begins and the leaves change color, many people expect their allergies to improve with the end-of-summer blooms. However, some still find themselves sneezing and sniffling, even as the flowers fade. Before discarding your tissue box, it’s important to recognize potential fall allergy triggers.
Galeton, PA -Larry’s would like to invite all Veterans and Enlisted Military to this annual event. A homemade lunch will be served both days beginning around Noon thru 1:30pm. Larry’s will again be presenting “Thank You” Gifts to all Veterans and Military in attendance both days of the event. Veterans not wishing to attend the luncheon are welcomed to stop by any time during the event to receive their Thank You Gift. A local Veterans Representative will be in attendance at Larry’s from 10:00am-2:00pm on both days to discuss both new and existing programs available for Veterans, and to help with any questions, concerns or issues which any Veteran attending may have. BigFoot Radio will be in the house on Saturday, November 2nd from 11:00am-1:00pm…BigFoot will be honoring the Veterans service to our Country and will have giveaway items as well. Friday, November 1’t, Larry’s plans to have some localtalent to entertain the Veterans around lunchtime…Please try to attend this event, we look forward to visiting with all of you each year. Bring a friend who may need a day out! Please call (81a)435 6548 with any questions. Just in case you cannot attend… La rry’s would like to Thank each and every Veteran for their service to our Country
Olean- James Michael Austin “Loving Husband, Father, & Grandfather”
James M. Austin of South 11th Street passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at home following an illness, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Following a recall initiated by Fresh Creative Foods, a division of Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc., Sprouts Farmers Market has voluntarily recalled select lots of our Chicken Street Taco kits supplied by Fresh Creative Foods on 10/11/2024, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
PORT ALLEGANY- Mary K. Ostrander, 80, of Route 155 N, passed away Sunday (Oct. 13, 2024) in the Lakeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.
Born May 23, 1944, in Kane, PA, she was a daughter of Joseph C. and Clara Gregory Niklas. On Sept. 3, 1965, in Kane, PA, she married Howard F. Ostrander, who died July 3, 2004.
Mary was a graduate of Kane High School, class of 1962. She also graduated from Alfred State College, class of 1980, with a degree in Nursing.
Ann Graham, 88, of Route 6 in Kane, passed away Monday October 21, 2024, at UPMC Kane. On July 22, 1957 in Yonkers, NY she married the late Howard Graham and they shared 56 years of marriage.
Born June 19, 1936, in Yonkers, NY, she was the daughter of the late Kourken and Takouhi (Karafesian) Gezirjian. Her greatest love was becoming a mother.
HARRISBURG – Nearly $2.7 million in grants have been awarded for a variety of municipal equipment and infrastructure projects in Cameron, McKean and Potter counties, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) announced today.
“These grants are crucial to helping our communities make the necessary investments to best meet the needs of their residents. From water line improvements to road paving and maintenance equipment to public safety, each of these projects will help ensure the health and well-being of our citizens,” Causer said. “I was pleased to advocate for these important local initiatives and bring this funding to our region, and I commend our local officials for making these projects happen.”
Lake Wales, FL – William Andrew Richmond, 88, formerly of Allentown, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024. He was born August 10, 1936, in Wellsville, the son of the late E.O. and Lulu (Quick) Richmond. He married Dolores Halsey, who survives.
Bill was raised in Allentown and was a 1953 graduate of Scio High School. From there he went onto Alfred State College, graduating with an associate degree in Mechanical Technology. He volunteered for the draft and was inducted into the Army in October 1955 and served until October 1957. After his honorable discharge he found his career at Air Preheater, first working as Supervisor of Tool Design and Die Makers, being promoted in 1980 to Manager of Maintenance and Facilities. After 41 years, he retired in 1998. Outside of his employment, he was an avid golfer, he and Dolores were members of several country clubs and liked to golf daily. They also enjoyed traveling, drama, and musicals. While living in Allegany County, Bill was a member of the Wellsville Moose Lodge, and the American Legion Post 702.
(PORT ALLEGANY, October 25, 2024) K9s “LG”, “Nico” and “Coal” accompanied District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer and K9 handlers Bob and Vicki Rinfrette during a program about the dangers of drugs and that “police officers are your friend.”
“Our fifth graders had an exciting visit from the McKean County’s Detective K9 Unit .They learned about the incredible work these K9 teams do to keep our community safe, from tracking to protection. The students had the chance to ask questions, see some skills in action, and even got a little time to meet our special guest. Thank you to our District Attorney, Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer and Rob and Vicki Rinfrette for this engaging experience that brought real-world learning to life for our students!” – Port Allegany Elementary. Thank you Port Allegany Elementary for inviting us! McKean County has K9s that help law enforcement and also visit local schools and attend events with the District Attorney with a message to “say no to drugs.” As part of the presentation, the children are left with pledge cards with a picture of a K9 that they can sign as their oath to “say no to drugs.” The program also reminds children that police officers are their friend and they can call 911 if they need help. The students, K9s, K9 handlers, teachers and District Attorney enjoyed the visit.
Travis Whipple, 39, of Clarendon, passed away Wednesday (Oct. 23) at his residence. Born March 3, 1985 in St. Marys, he is the son of Arthur Whipple and the late Theresa Pennington Whipple.
Travis had worked several jobs, the last being employed by Cummins Engine.
Skye Keyes, 41, of Guyton, GA, passed away Wednesday (Oct. 23) at the home of her brother. Born Feb. 14, 1983 in Dubois, she is the daughter of the late Theresa Pennington.
Skye was a member of the Kane Revival Center. Skye was a fun loving mother to her children and good to all children she met. She enjoyed taking her children on vacations and loved spending time with her Pocket Bully Louis. She enjoyed being around family and friends and spent a lot of time with her brother and best friend, Travis Whipple. She also enjoyed playing Scratch off tickets.
She is survived by her husband Brian Keyes; three sons, Colton, Caiden and Jaxton Keyes; four aunts: Patti Beane, Nicole (Paul Kimes) Causer, Peggy (Jim) Bailey, who raised Skye like a daughter; an uncle Nick Pennington; fourteen cousins, Cheyenne Bailey, Jamie Bailey, Megan Bailey, Sofia Bailey, Tia Bailey, Akira Bailey, Jake (Brittany) Bailey, Shauna Bailey, Tanner Bailey, Tyler Bailey, Elliana Bailey, Ember Bobeck, Muriel Whipple and Joey Couch; two nieces, Mindey Foster and McKenna Collins.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a brother, Travis Whipple, three daughters, Raelynn, Payton and Taylin Keyes four uncles, Kevin Causer, Randy, Russell and Scott Pennington; three aunts, Judy Dunkle , Cathy Pennington and Lois Carlson and her maternal grandparents, Thomas and Derma Pennington.
Friends are invited to attend a viewing at the Cummings Funeral Home on Thursday (Oct. 31) from 2:00-4:00 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with Tomas Eastman officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the McKean County SPCA, 80 Glenwood Ave. Bradford, PA 16701.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
On October 26, at 5:42 pm Fox and Jay Twp Fire Depts were dispatched for an outside fire a coal bin and woodpile are on fire and a large section of woods at 312 Benny Ln. in Kersey.
Calvin A. Simonds, age 74, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
He was born on October 1, 1950 in Tioga, PA a son of the late Oscar and Mildred (Cole) Simonds and was married to Barbara A. (Abel) Simonds for 53 years. Cal was the property manager for UPMC Wellsboro for 41 years and had a saw sharpening business for many years. He was a member of the Tioga Lodge # 373 F&AM, the Coudersport Consistory, and enjoyed hunting, and riding motorcycles.
He is survived by his wife: Barb Simonds of Wellsboro, PA, sons: Dave (Lisa) Abel of Middlebury Center, PA, Preston Simonds of Wellsboro, PA, brothers: Cliff Simonds of Wellsboro, PA, Karl (Cheri Wheatley) Simonds of Tioga, PA, Clayton (Theresa Owens) Simonds of Addison, NY, sister: Donna (Eric) Packard of Mansfield, PA, brother-in-law: Davis Cosey of NC, 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by 4 sisters: Alice Cosey, Irene Simonds, Joyce Sly and Loretta Simonds.
Visitation and a Masonic Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 2 to 5 pm at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wellsboro Firemen’s Ambulance Association, 21 Pearl St., Wellsboro, PA.
Program Title: Sizerville’s Spooktacular Skele-bration
Date: Thursday, October 31st
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Location: Environmental Learning Center
Description: Happy Halloween! Come out and join the park educator for a night filled with spooky fun and games! Some of the topics for this program may include owls, spiders, bats, and ghosts. There will also be a pumpkin-themed game and crafts to make. Costumes are encouraged, so stop by for a ghostly good time!
On October 26 at 2:04 pm Smethport and Port Allegany Fire Depts. were dispatched to Reilly Hollow Rd. for a structure fire Roulette has been dispatched for RIT. All units have been recalled
Janice E. Woodkirk, 90, of Shinglehouse, passed from the loving care of her family into the arms of her Lord and Savior, on Friday, October 25, 2024, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.
Born on Thursday, July 26, 1934 in Myrtle, she was a daughter of Howard J. and Doris L. Haynes Gustin. On August 9, 1953 in Shinglehouse, she married Charles L. Woodkirk, who passed away on August 3, 1998. On June 10, 2006, she married Randall “Jack” Pease, who passed away on June 30, 2022.
