Judy A. App beloved mother and grandmother”
Judy A. App, 81, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Eldred, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 4, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Born on Friday, November 26, 1943 in Clymer, she was a daughter of Lewis “Sonny” and Alta Haggerty Galentine. On May 31, 1969 in Eldred, she married William H. App, who passed away on February 8, 2021.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that Route 4002 (Owens Way) in Bradford Township will be closed between Route 219 and Route 4005 (Main Street/High Street) beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Thursday, May 8. A detour will be in place while a contractor for Buffalo and Pittsburgh Railroad repairs the railroad crossing on Owens Way. The project will improve ride quality and safety for motorists crossing the railway.
The detour will utilize Routes 219, 770, and 4005 for a detour length of just under three miles. Reponing is expected by the evening of Friday, May 9. All work is weather dependent.
The League of Women Voters of Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties invites all to attend a discussion about the ongoing Olean Wastewater crisis, entitled:
Sewage in the River: Defend Ohi:yo’ and Olean’s Wastewater Crisis on Wednesday, May 14 at 6:00 pm in the Olean Public Library Gallery Room.
Guest Speakers, Glenn Wahl and Degawëno:da’s will enlighten us all about this critical situation. We are proud to offer this event free and open to the public with light refreshments served. No RSVP required. All are welcome! For more information, please contact Margie McIntosh at cattarauguslwv@gmail.com
Shirley W. Borden, 82, of Wellsboro, passed away, Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the Green Home. She was born on April 9, 1943, in Wellsboro, the daughter of the late James & Amelia (Lynough) Williams. She is the wife of Carl L. Borden, who survives. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Darren J Sherman, and a brother and sister-in-law Robert and Beverly Williams and her Mother and Father In-Law Waymon and Emeline Borden.
Patricia L. Tankersley “services slated”
Family and friends are invited to attend graveside burial services for Patricia L. “Pat” Tankersley of Roulette, at 1pm on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Holy Cross Cemetery, Rasselas, PA. Pastor Zoe Hatcher, will officiate.
Family and friends are also invited to attend a celebration of Pat’s life at 1pm on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Allegany (NY) State Park, Red House Area.
Pat passed away on March 23, 2025.
Pat’s family entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
Marlene Thomas
Marlene Spicher “Spike” Thomas, 84, of Coudersport, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Born in Williamsport, PA, to Herman W. Spicher and Florence H. Miller, Marlene lived a life grounded in faith, creativity, generosity, and dedication to her family and friends.
She is survived by her son, James (Linda) Thomas, Jr.; daughters, Traci-Beth (Marc) Budd and Candice (Giusy) Thomas; and four cherished grandchildren: Madison, Brielle, Isabella, and Matteo. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Dory. Marlene’s legacy lives on in the lives she has touched through her creativity, intelligence, resilience, and quiet strength.
A celebration of Marlene’s life will be held in her honor at a later date.
We are excited to recognize Dalton Stepp as our Student of the Week for the week of April 28, 2025. Dalton is a third-year student from Smethport. He has grown into a great leader in the weld shop and has been group foreman many times. Dalton takes direction well and can relay information to others very effectively. Dalton takes a great amount of pride in his work and the shop. He will be a great addition to any workforce.
A Graveside service for Lester R. Fanton will be on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 11:00 am in Stannard’s Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Willing Town Hall.
Lester passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025. To read the complete obituary, or to leave online condolences, please visit http://www.embserfuneralhome.com/
(St. Marys, PA) – In honor of the hard work that our area’s hundreds of healthcare and social services employees put into making our local communities healthier and safer, one of the Community Education Center of Elk & Cameron Counties (CEC) 2024/2025 Leadership Elk & Cameron (LEC) groups is organizing the first-ever “Healthcare & Social Services Staff Appreciation Party” at Straub Brewery Tap Room (444 Brussells St., St. Marys, PA) on Wednesday, May 21, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The vocal group North Country Voices will present “Faith Journey” a choral concert at the Park United Methodist Church Third Street in Coudersport, Sunday afternoon May 4 at 3:00pm and at St. Marys Catholic Church 630 Newell Road, Eldred on Friday May 9 at 7:00 pm.
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) advises property owners in Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Juniata, McKean, Mifflin, and Potter Counties that fill material will be available, free of charge, during PennDOT maintenance operations through the spring and summer months.
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Potter County the week of May 2. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in Potter County for the coming week is as follows:
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of May 5. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in McKean County for the coming week is as follows:
On April 28, 2025, Bob Kuhl, who has been an active member of Coudersport Rotary Club for years but was unable to attend meetings until his recent retirement, spoke about his role as Clerk for PA Supreme Court Judge Sally Mundy.
Judge Mundy served on the PA Superior Court from 2010 to 2016 and has been with the PA Supreme Court from 2016 to the present.
Susann Louise Hughes, 72, of Wellsboro, formerly of West Lawn, passed away on Wednesday April 30, 2025, peacefully at her residence with her husband by her side. Sue was born on April 6, 1953, in Reading, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Florence (Kazmirczak) Hollenshead. She married Colin W. Hughes on July 10, 1976, and has celebrated 48+ years of marriage.
David M. Eckert, 66, of 335 Benzinger Road, St. Marys, passed away following a brief illness Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Highland View Healthcare.
He was born March 31, 1959, in St. Marys, son of the late Alphonse and Rita Ehrensberger Eckert. David was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class, where he was also employed.
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Janine McKenney, 42, of Olean, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine, which carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, which carries a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, and a maximum of life, and being a felon in possession of a firearm, which carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison.
While the United East Conference postseason continues for the Pennsylvania College of Technology women’s softball team, it came to an end over the weekend for the college’s men’s lacrosse and baseball teams.
Softball
Hosting fifth-seeded St. Elizabeth University in a best-of-three UE second-round series, Mackenzie Weaver of Montoursville pitched a three-hit shutout, fanning eight, in Friday’s first game, and the fourth-seeded Wildcats scored three unearned runs in a 4-0 win.
Freshman Mackenzi Tice of Mansfield took the mound in Friday’s second game and spun her first collegiate career no-hitter, striking out 10 and walking two in an 8-0, six-inning win. Another freshman, Peyton Crawford of Bloomsburg sparked the offense, going 3 for 3 at the plate with a double and three RBIs, and Sofia LaSpina of Bellmore, New York, delivered a two-run home run.
