Violet M. Sullivan, 96, of Youngsville, PA
Violet M. Sullivan, 96, of Youngsville, PA, died on Thursday, December 12, 2024, in Kinzua Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Warren, Pa.
She was born on January 1, 1928, the daughter of the late Edmund and Violet Marie Mulvey. Violet enjoyed square dancing, camping, and spending time with her family and friends. She was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church in Youngsville.
United Way Campaign Call to Action
December 14, 2024 — The United Way of the Bradford Area is making a final call to action as it enters the last few weeks of its “Back to the Community” fundraising campaign. With just nearly 18 days remaining, the organization is urging the community to unite and contribute to creating a positive impact on the region.
Diana R. Hadden, 73, of Ceres, NY, Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend”
CERES, NY—Diana R. Hadden, 73, of Ceres, NY, passed away with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Wellsville, after a long illness.
Born on Sunday, August 19, 1951 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was a daughter of Robert H. and Marcella H. Weatherbee Flechner. On April 25, 1970 in Milwaukee, she married David N. “Dave” Hadden, who passed away on March 15, 2022.
Harry W. Conarro, Jr, 93, a resident of Warren, PA
Harry W. Conarro, Jr, 93, a resident of Warren, PA, died on December 13, 2024 in his home on Liberty Street in Warren, PA of natural causes.
He was born in Warren on September 13, 1931, the son of the late Eleanor and Harry W. Conarro, Sr. Hal was a lifelong resident of Warren and a 1950 graduate of the Hill School and of Dartmouth College in 1954. While at Dartmouth Hal met Bob Sokolski, his life-long friend and business partner at Whirley Drinkworks, which they founded in 1960.
Ronald E. Norberg, 93, of Cross Fork, PA
Ronald E. Norberg, 93, of Cross Fork, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at his home. Born on October 23, 1931 in Morgantown, WV, he was a son of the late Carl and Wilbia (Lambert) Norberg.
PITT-BRADFORD TO CLOSE FOR WINTER BREAK
BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, including Hanley Library and The Panther Shop, will be closed Dec. 21 through Jan. 1, 2025, for winter break.
The Marilyn Horne Museum and Gift Shop in Marilyn Horne Hall on Veterans Square in downtown Bradford will be closed Dec. 20 through Jan. 1, 2025.
The museum café will be closed Dec. 24 and 25 and Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, 2025. Regular café hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Pitt-Bradford offices will reopen Jan. 2, 2025, with the first day of the spring semester set for Jan. 8, 2025.
PennDOT – District 3 News
An update has been published to District 3 news on the PennDOT website. Please see below for details.
Bridge Restriction Announced on Three Springs Run Road in Morris Township, Tioga County
Mailbox Now Up For Letters To Santa
We have an exciting announcement!! We now have a mailbox for letters to Santa out front. We reached out to the Carpentry class at Bradford High and asked if they could make us a mailbox for the letters. Spencer and his students did an excellent job. Thank you for making this a reality.
The mailbox is outside and accessible at anytime. It is in front of one of our set of doors and covered from the weather. Stop anytime to drop off your letters: 62 Main Street.
SMETHPORT MAN SENTENCED FOR RAPE OF A CHILD
(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: December 12, 2024): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that the Smethport man convicted after a jury trial of Rape of a Child and Incest has been sentenced to state prison.
Robert TANNER was convicted at a jury trial of 2 counts of Rape of a Child, 2 counts of Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, 2 counts of Incest of a Child, and other crimes. Trial testimony included that of a minor male relative who testified that TANNER put the child’s penis in his mouth while he was babysitting him. TANNER was sentenced to 20 years to 40 years plus 3 years consecutive probation by the Judge during a sentencing hearing at the McKean County Courthouse this afternoon. TANNER will have to register as a sex offender for his lifetime, have no contact with the victim, provide DNA, and related terms. He is not eligible for any early parole programs.
More Retirees Eligible for Reduced-Fee Vehicle Registration, Causer Says
More Pennsylvania retirees will soon qualify for a reduction in their vehicle registration fee under a new state law taking effect on Sunday, Dec. 15, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter).
Under Act 60 of 2024, the benefit now will be available to retired persons earning up to $29,906, an increase of more than $10,000 from the prior income eligibility limit. Those who qualify will pay an $11 processing fee to register their vehicle each year, rather than the standard $45 registration fee.
“As many retirees deal with rising costs on a fixed income, this program provides a bit of relief to those who need it,” Causer said. “I was pleased to support the law making this change and encourage retirees to take advantage of the benefit.”
To qualify, applicants must be retired and receiving Social Security or other pension payments. Please note, 100% of a veterans’ benefit payment or payment to the unmarried surviving spouse, upon the death of a veteran, should be excluded from the income calculation.
The applicant must be listed as an owner on the vehicle’s registration and only one vehicle per qualified applicant may be registered for the reduced fee. Qualifying vehicles must be a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 9,000 pounds.
For more information, including the application form, visit www.dmv.pa.gov and search “retired status vehicle registration.” Or contact Causer’s offices in Bradford (78 Main St., first floor, telephone 814-362-4400), Coudersport (279 Route 6 West, Office 2, telephone 814-274-9769) or Kane (54 N. Fraley St., Suite 2, telephone 814-837-0880).
Judith E. METCALF—BACKER, 78, of Westfield, PA
Judith E. METCALF—BACKER, 78, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
Friends may call at People’s Church of Potter Brook, 62 Rte. 49, Westfield, PA 16950 on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, with a Memorial Service following at 11:00 AM. Arrangements are under the direction of OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Scott G. Schiller, Jr., Major, USAF (Ret), 92, of Emporium, PA
Scott G. Schiller, Jr., Major, USAF (Ret), 92, of Emporium, PA passed away on the morning of Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA. Born January 3, 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Scott G. and Janet Morrell Schiller, Sr. On November 1, 1984, he married his current wife Doris with whom he shared 40 years of marriage.
Scott graduated from Westview High School in 1949 and joined the US Air Force where he served during the Korean and the Vietnam Wars from February 1950 through July 1971. His 22 years of service saw a very unique path. He enlisted at 18 years of age and served as a Ground Control Intercept (Radar) Technician reaching the rank of Technical Sergeant until receiving a Warrant Officer Commission in 1957. During his time as a Warrant Officer, he attended Air Force Undergraduate Pilot Training, ultimately receiving his pilot wings and a commission as a Second Lieutenant in 1958. During the remainder of his career, he served as a Transport Pilot, Aircraft Commander, and Instructor Pilot, accumulating over 10,000 flying hours.
He served in numerous locations around the globe, including: Maine, Korea, Texas, Washington, Hawaii, New Jersey, Viet Nam, and Washington D.C.. He was qualified on numerous military and civilian aircraft including, but not limited to: B-25, C-118, C-135, C-141, VC-118, and VC-135. During his distinguished flying career, Major Schiller had the honor of transporting numerous dignitaries, including: ADM Elmo R. Zumwalt (USN), GEN Mark W. Clark (USA), GEN Creighton Abrams (USA), GEN William C. Westmoreland (USA), and the astronauts of the Apollo 11 moon landing (Neil Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, Michael Collins). Scott’s final qualification as a military pilot was on the VC-135, also known by some as Air Force One. Major Schiller’s military awards include: The Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Combat Crew Medal, and multiple Campaign Awards from Korea and Viet Nam. He retired honorably from the Air Force in July 1971 at the rank of Major and moved to Emporium.
Potter County Farmers Market Saturday, December 14th At Riley Gallery
All of November through the week before Christmas, the Potter County Farmers Market will move indoors to the Riley Gallery, next to the Crittenden, on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The next market will be this Saturday, December 14th. Here is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
* Beginning in January 2025 the Farmers Market will be the first Saturday of each month until May. The Saturday dates are January 4, February 1, March 1, and April 5. May 2025 the market will again be on the square
* Market times have been established after many trial times over the years. If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly. They are willing to try to accommodate your request.
* If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-598-0649 netrabaker@hughes.net]
WOOLEYLOT FARMS will be at the market with French fingerlings potatoes, white potatoes, and garlic. Cash is preferred but checks are acceptable.
CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the market with limited breads, baked goods, jams and jellies and fresh brown eggs. Requests are always helpful to me.
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Saturday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products and several gift items. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.
MILL CREEK MARKET will be attending this week with oyster mushroom variety boxes, Lion’s Mane boxes, and microgreens. We have dried chaga as well as a variety of gifts for the fungi lover on your list! We accept cash and Venmo. To learn more about us visit: www.instagram.com/mill_creek_market millcreekmarketpa.etsy.com Or contact us at: millcreekmarketpa@gmail.com
Jean Thiele Turney, 94
Jean Thiele Turney, 94, passed away Sunday, December 8th surrounded by her family and adoring husband, Dick, of 72 remarkable years. Born and raised in Maynard, Iowa, Jean will be forever remembered by her deep devotion to family and friends.
Judith B. Mark, 83 of 716 Grandview Ave.
October 25, 1941 — December 11, 2024
Olean- Judith Benson Mark “Loving Wife & Best Friend”
Judith B. Mark, 83, of 716 Grandview Ave. passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband and other family members on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the Olean General Hospital.
Judy was born October 25, 1941 in Olean and was the daughter of Gunnar and Ethel Bergstrom Benson. On July 5, 1969 at the St. Bonaventure Friary Chapel she married her loving husband of 55 years, Terrence J. Mark, who survives.
Charles Eugene BLEDSOE, 75, of Scio, NY
Charles Eugene BLEDSOE, 75, of Scio, NY, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in Robert Packer Hospital Sayre, PA, following a short illness. Born January 30, 1949, in Wellsville, he was the son of Eugene Elijah and Lois Velma Harris Bledsoe.