Tammy L. Moyer, 64, of Russell, PA., and formerly of Bradford, PA.
Tammy Moyer
Tammy L. Moyer, 64, of Russell, PA., and formerly of Bradford, PA., died Wednesday, March 5, 2025, with her parents at her side.
She was born June 22, 1960, in Bradford, PA., she is the daughter of Ronald C. and Joyce M. Day Moyer. She was a longtime Bradford area resident. She was a 1978 graduate of Bradford High School. Tammy was employed for 33 years with Zippo, retiring in 2022. She loved dogs and cats and volunteered with many fundraisers for No Feline Left Behind and SPCA. She was a Pampered Chef distributor. Tammy was an avid college football fan, especially supporting Clemson and Penn State.
Gator Wrestlers from Port Allegany headed to Hershey for the PIAA State Wrestling Championships.
Three Gator Wrestlers from Port Allegany are pictured as they headed to Hershey for the PIAA State Wrestling Championships. All three wrestlers won their first round matches on Thursday. Bliss won 9-2; Neely won 8-0 and Juuso won with a score of 4-2. Quarterfinals start Friday morning at 8 a.m.
Mary C. Wardlaw, 81, a lifelong resident of Shinglehouse, PA.
Mary C. Wardlaw
Mary C. Wardlaw, 81, a lifelong resident of Shinglehouse, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in UPMC Cole Place, Coudersport, after a long illness.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary
First Planning Meeting For The 2025 Port Allegany Alumni
The first planning meeting for the 2025 Port Allegany Alumni was held this week at The Little Red Diner. Alumni Officers (pictured left to right) Makayla Alcorn, Vice-President; Edna Taylor, Treasurer; Ann DeHaven-Smith, Secretary and Phil Smith, President have announced this year’s event will be held September 27 at the Port Allegany VMI (Veterans Memorial Home). Invited to the annual dinner are all who have either attended or graduated from PAHS. Please share the date with family, friends and classmates. Further details about the event will be announced as they become available.
Man Arrested On Outstanding Federal Warrant In Olean
Theodore Coffie A.K.A. “Teddy Tickles” age 54 was arrested yesterday March 5th by the Criminal investigation unit and Street Crimes unit at the intersection of Putnam St. and N. 5th St.. for an outstanding Federal drug warrant . During a search of Coffie, Investigators located a handgun and approximately 20 Grams of Crack Cocaine. Coffie was transported by Federal agents on the outstanding warrant and charges for the Gun and Drugs are pending. A search warrant was later conducted at 126 N. 5th. where Coffie was staying and no other drugs were located.
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.
PITT CHANCELLOR HONORS GASKEW FOR PUBLIC SERVICE
University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Joan Gable has selected Dr. Tony Gaskew, professor of criminal justice at the university’s Bradford campus, as a 2025 recipient of the Chancellor’s Distinguished Public Service Award.
Gaskew, who is also associate dean of academic affairs at Pitt-Bradford, has taught criminal justice at the Bradford campus since 2006.
The distinguished public service awards emphasize the use of faculty expertise to address social problems through public service.
Gabel recognized Gaskew for his work with incarcerated people at the Federal Correctional Institution McKean and State Correctional Institution Forest. That work includes founding Pitt-Bradford’s Prison Education Program and successfully reaching more than a thousand students since the program’s inception; teaching postsecondary courses inside the federal and state prisons; and, in 2019, creating a first-of-its kind Life Support program, a prison education program for people incarcerated for life while still juveniles.
Seneca Highland Career and Technical Networking Students Earn Industry Certifications
Recently multiple students in Mr. Bryant’s class at the SHCTC earned industry recognized certifications. Seniors Levi Howard (PASD) and Lane Crawford (PASD) earned their Ethical Hacker Certification in cybersecurity.
Cordell Baker (Grade 10, SASD), Dylan Clancy (Grade 12, AASD), Ean Gertzen (Grade 11, NPSD), Nathan Haight (grade 10, PASD), Nicole Hockey (Grade 12, CCSD), Mathew Morris (Grade 10, SASD), Jimmy Sneed (Grade 10, SASD), Garry Strait (Grade 12, OESD), and Richard Wojcik (Grade 10, OESD) each earned their Vivacity Student Repair Academy certificates in Chromebook Repair. Jimmy Also earned his Acer Corporation Repair Techspert certificate for the C741LT Chromebook model.
The SHCTC provides opportunities for students to gain valuable certifications in many trade areas. Interested students should speak to their school counsellor.
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Walter L. Green, 74, of Bradford, PA.
Walter L. Green, 74, of Bradford, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, at the Olean General Hospital.
Born on July 25, 1950, in St. Marys, he was a son of the late Guy Kenneth and Margaret Ann (Hackett) Green. He attended school in St. Marys.
On March 19, 1970, he enlisted in the United States Army and served until his honorable discharge on November 7, 1971. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 device, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, and the Metirouis Citation Medal.
Diane Leonard Zingone, 81, of Warren, Pa
Diane Leonard Zingone, 81, of Warren, Pa, died on Sunday March 2, 2025, at the Warren Manor.
She was born in Warren, Pa, on May 26, 1943, the daughter of the late Fred J. and Ruth McGhee Leonard. Diane graduated from Warren Area High School in 1961 and lived most of her life in Warren. She was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church where she had been a Eucharistic Minister. She was employed by Warren General Hospital since 1981, retiring in 2005.
Women’s Introduction to Wingshooting to be Offered at the Mt Jewett Sportsmen’s Club in July and August – Registration Required
Mt. Jewett, Pa.: The Ruffed Grouse Society is proud to announce that they will offer their popular Women’s Introduction to Wingshooting Program at the Mt Jewett Sportsmen’s Club on July 19-20 and August 23-24. Women’s Introduction to Wingshooting is a course for women and taught by women. On both Saturdays, the course starts at noon and ends at 4:00 p.m. On both Sundays, the course starts at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m.
Register by contacting bjmf989@gmail.com. Attendance is required for both weekends to graduate from the program. Lodging is available, if needed, but is limited.
A hunt will be offered to the graduates on Sunday, September 7, at a nearby sportsmen’s club.
Chamber seeks nominations for Annual Awards
The chamber is seeking nominations for the annual awards dinner. The awards provide an opportunity to recognize important businesses and community members who have a positive impact on the Bradford Area. They also remind us of the strength of our community as we support one another.
The categories include: Exemplary Business Award, Community Spirit Award, Legacy Award and Small Business/Entrepreneur Award. We seek nominations for these awards from both the community and chamber members.
The Exemplary business award is given to a BACC member in good standing who has been operating for five years or more. Nominees demonstrate criteria such as innovative and or quality product and services, provide exemplary customer service, demonstrate economic support of the Bradford business community, or exhibit sustainability and longevity. This may include manufacturing, industrial, tourism, hospitality, retail, non-profit, church or charitable organization. Past winners include McKean County Community Foundation, Zippo Manufacturing, Northwest Bank, Futures Rehabilitation, B&T Building Services, Graham’s Greenhouse & Landscaping, Dexter’s Service & Collision.
Lewis H. SINSABAUGH, 74, of Coudersport, PA
Lewis H. SINSABAUGH, 74, of Coudersport, PA, died Monday, March 3, 2025, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born August 5, 1950, in Coudersport, he was the son of Harold L. and Florence Jackson Sinsabaugh. Lewis worked in the auto salvage business. He loved to hunt and fish. Lewis loved watching eagles and collected eagle decor.
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.
