Dolores Mary Margaret “Dot” Straub, 94, previously of 121 Race Street, and for the last 6 years of 209 Teaberry Road, St. Marys, PA
Dolores Mary Margaret “Dot” Straub, 94, previously of 121 Race Street, and for the last 6 years of 209 Teaberry Road, St. Marys, PA, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the home of her son Aaron and daughter-in-law Joanne on Wednesday March 5, 2025.
She was born December 29, 1930 in St. Marys, the daughter of the late Fred and Frances Zitzler Krellner. Dot was a lifelong resident of the area, graduating from Central Catholic High School in 1948, and then from Marywood College in Scranton with a bachelor’s degree in Education in 1952. Dolores worked as a teacher for several years in the Catholic School System in St Marys, being the first lay teacher working alongside the Sisters of St. Joseph’s Convent. Upon having her own family, Dolores devoted the rest of her life to her husband and children.
On January 2, 1956 in St Mary’s Catholic Church, she married Victor C. Straub, who survives. They were blessed to share 69 years of marriage.
Wind Advisory issued March 6 at 3:49AM EST until March 7 by NWS Buffalo NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph at times.
* WHERE…Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Wyoming, Livingston,
Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties.
* WHEN…From 11 AM this morning to 4 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
INSTRUCTIONS: Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY
Sheila D. FLEWELLYN, 71, of Whites Corners, PA
Sheila D. FLEWELLYN, 71, of Whites Corners, PA, died Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born June 7, 1953, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Guy E. and Pearl Moore Flewellyn. She was a graduate of St. Marys High School. Sheila attended the Harrison Valley Christian & Missionary Alliance Church and participated in church activities. She was an Elvis fan and visited Graceland in 2012. Sheila loved playing the piano and played by ear. She enjoyed bowling and making potholders.
Surviving are: a sister-in-law, Michelle Flewellyn of Whites Corners; nieces, nephews, aunts, and cousins.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two brothers, Michael Dean Flewellyn and Terry L. Flewellyn.
A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 PM, Saturday, March 8, 2025 in the Harrison Valley Christian & Missionary Alliance Church. Rev. Timothy H. Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Whites Corners Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, 217 E. Main Street, Harrison Valley, PA 16927.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Celebrate Pennsylvania’s Birthday At The PA Lumber Museum
March 9–Pennsylvania’s Birthday: Celebrate King Charles ll granting William Penn the charter to establish the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with FREE ADMISSION to the museum! Join our partner Potter County Creative Council (PC3) who will lead visitors in a tree cookie printing art project in our program room. Watch apple fritter making demonstrations in the museum’s Mess Hall from 11:30am until supplies are gone.
Knights Of Colombus St. Patrick’s Day Dinner And Raffle
$15 per meal. Door prize ticket included, additional raffles available for purchase.
Cornbeef, cabbage, potatoe, dessert, and beverages.
Please come support a great non-profit supporting the community. We provide clothing items for children along with supporting other meaningful causes that support the community. We even offer coats to children outside of Eldred, we support our area and need your support in return! Thank you.
Retail Theft Arrest In Bradford
On March 2, 2025, at approximately 2222 hours, the City of Bradford Police Department responded to a retail theft complaint and disorderly conduct at Country Fair, located at 8 West Washington Street.
Upon arrival, officers located the male involved, identified as James Severance. Upon checking his identification, it was discovered that he had an active bench warrant from the Pennsylvania State Police regarding a theft. City officers took Severance into custody and transported him to the Bradford City Police Department, where he was subsequently transferred to Pennsylvania State Police custody.
The theft from Country Fair and the disorderly conduct remain under investigation.
All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Location Country Fair 8 West Washington Street Bradford, PA 16701 Arrest Date Mar 2, 2025 Incident Type All Other – Criminal Reference ID 2025-03022222
PITT PROFESSOR TO SPEAK ABOUT BIOENGINEERING
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will host Dr. William Wagner, distinguished professor at the University of Pittsburgh, for a public lecture March 13 as part of the Dr. Carol A. Baker Speaker Series.
Wagner is a professor of surgery, chemical engineering and bioengineering. His free talk, “Fifty Years after the Six Million Dollar Man and Bionic Woman – How are we Replacing and Repairing our Parts?” will take place at 7 p.m. in the Mukaiyama University Room of the Frame-Westerberg Commons. Light refreshments will be served.
Wagner is the founding editor and editor-in-chief of one of the leading biomaterials journals, Acta Biomaterialia. He has been selected to the “Scientific American 50,” the magazine’s annual list recognizing leaders in science and technology from the research, business and policy fields.
Donna Elaine Girts, 75, of 106 Nancy Lane, Kersey, PA.
Donna Elaine Girts, 75, of 106 Nancy Lane, Kersey, passed away peacefully following a lengthy illness Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Nelson’s Golden Years in DuBois.
She was born February 26, 1950 in DuBois, daughter of the late Benedetto and Ida Anderson Palumbo. She was a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1968. Donna worked for the St. Marys School District, first at the high school, then at Fox Township Elementary School as the school secretary.
On January 9, 1990, in Las Vegas, Donna married Dean Girts, who survives. Together they shared thirty-five years of love, laughter, and a wonderful marriage.
Ramona V. Stebbins, 81, of Sabinsville, PA
Ramona V. Stebbins, 81, of Sabinsville, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at home.
Born March 23, 1943, in Sabinsville, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Winnona (Churchill) Griffin. On May 7, 1963 in Sabinsville, she married James W. Stebbins, Sr. who preceded her death on April 10, 2019. Mony worked several jobs, including homemaker. She was a member of the Clymer Baptist Church in Sabinsville and enjoyed reading, was gifted in knitting, tatting, crocheting and sewing, and enjoyed hosting friends every week to quilt and have lunch together.
Lawrence W. Anthony, 85, of St. Marys, PA
Lawrence W. Anthony, 85, of St. Marys, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at his home following a short illness.
He was born on August 15, 1939, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Wilbert and Florence Smith Anthony.
On December 16, 1973, in Fairfax, VA, he married the late Margaret M. Brehm Titchner, who preceded him in death on March 13, 2017.
Larry served three years in The United States Marine Corps with an honorable discharge in October of 1963. After working as a locksmith in Memphis, Tennessee and Fairfax, Virginia he returned to St. Marys and opened Guardian Safe & Lock Company, which he owned and operated until the time of his death. Larry was a member of The CMF (Catholic Men’s Fraternal), the American Legion, and the Wilcox Sportsmen’s. He enjoyed watching old westerns with his best friend “Tigger the Cat” and spending time with the many other friends that he had.
Brenda J. WHITE, 74, of Belmont, NY
Brenda J. WHITE, 74, of Belmont, NY, died Sunday, March 2, 2025 in her home.
Born August 1, 1950, in Kane, PA, she was the daughter of Donald J. and Nancy DePonceau LaBarr. Brenda attended high school in Mount Jewett, PA. On October 21, 1995, in Salamanca, she married William R. White, who survives. Brenda devoted her life raising her children and her grandchildren. The greatest love in her life was her family as well as a revolving door of chaos and Rip Wheeler.
Rainbow Corner Preschool Accepting Registrations
CARE for Children’s Rainbow Corner Preschool will begin registration for the 2025-2026 school year on Monday, March 10th for new students. Children who will be at least three years of age by September 1st are eligible to enroll.
There are two preschool sessions available: The 5 day-a-week preschool (Monday through Friday; 8am to 11am) curriculum focuses on Kindergarten readiness and STEM and is suitable for students who have previously attended preschool or students who will enter Kindergarten the following school year. This is typically a mixed age class of 4 and 5-year-old students.
The 3 day-a-week preschool (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; 8am to 11am) curriculum focuses more heavily on classroom routines, social-emotional development, and school-readiness skills, including pre-math, literacy and STEM. This class is suitable for students who are new to preschool or for families who need the flexibility of a 3 day-a-week schedule. This is typically a mixed age class of 3, 4 and 5-year-old students.
Registration for the Toddler Developmental Playgroup for children 24-42 months will begin on Monday, May 12th.
Causer to Host EMS Task Force Meeting
Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) announced he will convene a meeting of the EMS Task Force on Wednesday, March 12, starting at 6 p.m. at the McKean County Department of Emergency Services.
“With all of the health care challenges we face in rural Pennsylvania, ensuring the sustainability of our emergency medical services system is more important than ever,” Causer said. “We’ll talk about some progress made and discuss new action items under consideration. I encourage our EMS providers, local government leaders and others who are interested to join us.”
Causer will provide an update about grants awarded to local EMS agencies, property tax incentives for volunteers and relevant legislation. Reports will be offered by area emergency services directors, as well as from EMS West and the Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania.
The McKean County Department of Emergency Services is located at 17175 U.S. Route 6, Smethport.
All who plan to attend should RSVP to Rhonda Race in Causer’s office at rrace@pahousegop.com.
Michael A. Lane, age 55, of Wellsboro, PA
Michael A. Lane, age 55, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at home, Saturday, March 1, 2025.
He was born on January 8, 1970 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Walter and Verna (Hollenbach) Lane. Mike started his career in law enforcement as a police officer in Galeton, Pa, before being selected as the Chief of Police in Bethel, Pa. Mike had a highly decorated career as a Master Trooper for the Pennsylvania State Police, and retired in 2018 after honorably serving 25 years. To know him, was to love him. He was the king of shenanigans. His favorite thing to do was make people smile and laugh, and he was a master at it. He enjoyed shooting guns, blowing up things with tannerite, working on his restored 1971 Pontiac LeMans, and doing “man things”. He was an expert on all things muscle cars. He started working at the age of 16 at Cliff’s Collision Repair in Wellsboro Pa, where he quickly became an expert at repairing and painting vehicles. He restored a 1971 Mustang Fastback, and if you lived in Tioga County in the late 1980’s, you knew Mike Lane and that white and black pinstriped Mustang.
Information Sessions Scheduled for Penn College LPN Courses
Penn College has scheduled Information Sessions for their upcoming LPN course beginning in September. When you enroll in the full-time Practical Nursing program, you’ll be on your way to a fulfilling career in just one year. With skilled faculty, hands-on learning labs, 1,546 hours of instruction, and access to Penn College student services, you’ll be confident and ready to take the Practical Nursing licensing exam (NCLEX-PN), and if you want to advance your career, we have pathways to get you there. To learn more, attend one of the Information Sessions scheduled for Thursdays, March 6 or March 20, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at Penn College/Wellsboro, 22 Walnut Street, or live via Zoom at the Education Council’s office at 5 Water Street. Registration is required. For more information or to register for an Information Session, call Wendy Joachim at (570) 724-7703
Potter County Jail Board Meeting Postponed
A public meeting of the Potter County Jail Board originally scheduled for Friday, March 7, has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Pending any new date being set for the March meeting, the board’s next public meeting will be held at noon on Friday, April 4, at the F.W. Gunzburger County Office Building Auditorium. Telephone access is available at 814-274-0844; PIN is #114477.
Those with questions or comments about the jail are reminded that they can submit them to the board through email sent to pcjailboard@pottercountypa.net. Jail Board members are Commissioner Paul Heimel (chair), Sheriff Kevin Siska (vice chair), Commissioner Nancy Grupp (secretary), Judge Stephen Minor, District Attorney Andy Watson, and Commissioner Robert Rossman. Chief Commissioners Clerk Jessica Giebel serves as administrator.
The Student of the Week Dylan Clancy
The SHCTC Networking and Security instructor, Mr. Bryant, is proud to announce Dylan Clancy as the Student of the Week for the week of March 3, 2025. Dylan is a 12th grade student from Austin School District. Dylan is a classic example of a student who keeps his head down and achieves. Dylan exhibits an outstanding work ethic in shop labs, on theory assignments, in his job as a capstone IT technician on our site, and in earning multiple industry certifications such as PC Pro, Network Pro, and Student Chromebook Repair Academy. Dylan is currently planning on pursuing an IT career with his next stop being Penn State University.
Loretta “Rhett” Cronin, 89, of Wellsville, NY
Loretta “Rhett” Cronin, 89, of Wellsville, NY, died on Sunday, March 2, 2025 following an illness. She was born in Hornell, NY on September 15, 1935, the daughter of the late Gerald and Hennrietta (McDowell) Lee.
Rhett was a graduate of Wellsville High School (1953) and went on to earn an associate degree from Alfred State College (1955). She was employed as a medical secretary in Rochester and Hornell, NY and a salesclerk in the Agway store in Wellsville.