Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of July 6. 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:
Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning
Elaine Marie (Fenice) Buttery, 76, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and leaving behind a legacy of kindness, devotion, and unconditional love that will continue to live on through all who knew her.
Born on January 26, 1950, to Guido and Elizabeth “Betty” (Friday) Fenice, Elaine lived a life centered around the people she loved most. She was the beloved wife of Eugene “Clyde” Buttery, with whom she shared 55 years of marriage and a lifetime of memories, laughter, unwavering partnership, and love. Together, they built a beautiful family and a life filled with devotion, resilience, and countless cherished moments.
Their love story was one that inspired those around them. One of Elaine’s favorite memories of Clyde was his “dancing era,” a memory that always brought a smile to her face and laughter to those around her. Their song was “Unchained Melody,” the song they shared as their wedding song and one that remained close to Elaine’s heart throughout her life, carrying with it countless treasured memories of the life they built together. They loved spending time together, frequently going on short jaunts and shopping trips. You could always count on going by their house and seeing them sitting on their porch together loving each other’s company.
Beverly A. Housler, 94 formerly of Erickson Drive Bradford passed away Saturday July 4, 2026, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born February 10, 1932, in Mt Jewett, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Alberta (Digel) Burdick.
Beverly was a 1950 graduate of Mt. Jewett High School and a 1953 graduate of the Bradford Hospital School of Nursing.
On October 3, 1953, at the Mt Jewett United Methodist Church she married Claude E. Housler Jr. who preceded her in death on December 21,2002.
Beverly was a Registered Nurse at Bradford Hospital, beginning her career in 1953 and later at the Bradford Regional Medical Center. She was also the bookkeeper for her husband’s Oil Field Contracting business for many years.
Beverly was a member of the Abundant Life Assembly of God Church.
Beverly and Claude enjoyed traveling and were members of the 40 Coachmen Travel Club. She was a volunteer at the Salvation Army and the Elf Fund. She was a quilter and member of the Kinzua Quilters Group, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends.
Surviving is one daughter Deborah L. (Fred) Moore of Victor NY, three sons, Stephen E. (Denise) Housler of Bradford, Bruce M. (Wanita) Housler of Gifford and Timothy A. (Iva) Housler of Girard, one sister Patricia (the late Robert) Lineman of Bradford, and one brother Wade (the late Penny) Burdick of LaPointe IN, eight grandchildren and 18 great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends on Saturday July 11, 2026, from 10am to noon in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 372 East Main Street. where funeral service will be held at noon following calling hours with Rev. Jay Tennies, Pastor of the Hill Memorial United Methodist Church officiating. Committal Services and burial will be in Mt Nebo Cemetery Mt Jewett.
The Housler family wishes to offer their gratitude to the Bradford Visiting Nurses Association (Katie Alviti) and the staff at Chapel Ridge Assisted Living and The Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army 111 Jackson Avenue Bradford, PA 16701 or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online Condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
* WHAT… Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE…A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Cameron, McKean, Northern Clinton, Northern Lycoming, Potter, Tioga and Warren.
* WHEN…Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Please monitor the forecast and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Mary Jane Pecora, 95, formerly of W. Washington Street Bradford, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026, at The Pavilion @ BRMC.
Born February 22, 1931, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Alice (Franklin) Curcio. She attended Bradford High School.
Mary Jane was employed for nearly 25 years at F. W. Woolworth Department Store as a bookkeeper.
Mary Jane was a member of the St. Bernard Church.
Surviving is one daughter, Jeanne (Bill) Herold, of Bixby, OK, three grandchildren, William C. Herald, Christopher L. Herold and Jacob M. Wareham, four great-grandchildren. Austin Herold, Jersey Herold, Brooklyn Herold and Gabriel Herold and two great-great grandchildren, Bodie and Lilah, one brother, Paul (Mary Ann) Curcio, Jr., of Bradford, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Richard Wareham, one grandson, Richard Allen Wareham, three brothers, John Curcio, James Curcio and Tony Curcio.
Private services will be held for the family at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. with entombment to follow in St. Bernard Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Craig L. Campbell, 69, of Russell Blvd., Bradford, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Olean General Hospital.
Born October 17, 1956, in Bradford he was the son of the late Malcolm F. and Gloria K (Paynter) Campbell. He was a 1974 graduate of Bradford High School and attended Mansfield State College.
Craig was a professional painter and wallpaper hanger starting in high school with his father Malcolm. He worked alongside his father until his death in 2005 and continued his trade oftentimes working with his friend James “Tubby” Maduri. His career in Bradford spanned over 50 years.
On June 21, 1988, in Bradford he married Nancy T. (Borsa) Martin Campbell who preceded him in death on February 27, 2015.
Craig was a former member of VFW, American Legion, and the Italian Club.
He enjoyed gardening, cooking, fishing, and entertaining friends on Russell Blvd.
Surviving are two sisters, Kathy Jo (Paul) Speranza, of Endicott NY, and Natalie A. (Dr Robert A.) Norris, of Columbus OH, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one grandson, Tyler Martin.
No public services will be observed. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to BHF-Meals on Wheels, 116 Interstate Parkway, Bradford PA 16701.
Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
At the June 29, 2026, meeting of the Coudersport Rotary Club, held at the A&W West End Grill, members took a fascinating journey into the club’s own history through a presentation by guest speaker Jane Heimel-Metzger.
Heimel-Metzger, who retired from Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in 2008, continues to pursue her passion for writing and local history. As the granddaughter of Coudersport Rotary founder William Delos “Golly” Fish, she shared the remarkable story of how her grandfather helped establish the Rotary Club of Coudersport more than a century ago.
Fish was co-owner and publisher of The Potter Enterprise and was deeply committed to strengthening the Coudersport community. In the summer of 1923, while having lunch at the Yellow Bowl Tea Room, he struck up a conversation with a traveling Rotarian. Inspired by what he learned about Rotary’s mission of community service, Fish contacted Rotary International to determine whether a town the size of Coudersport could support a club. Describing the encounter years later, Fish wrote, “A Rotary seed found fertile soil in Coudersport in the summer of 1923. It fell but did not germinate until early in 1924. It then took root and quickly became a healthy plant.”
Working with members of the Wellsville Rotary Club, Fish organized local business and community leaders, and on March 31, 1924, the Rotary Club of Coudersport officially received its charter. The club’s first meeting was held in the pavilion at Mitchell Park, marking the beginning of more than 100 years of service to the Coudersport community.
Heimel-Metzger also shared the story of her grandfather’s attendance at the 1924 Rotary International Convention in Toronto, where he represented the newly chartered Coudersport club as its delegate. Because the club had only recently been organized, Fish became the youngest Rotary delegate at the convention. A historic photograph featuring the convention’s youngest and oldest delegates was published in Rotary Magazine, bringing national recognition to Coudersport.
Throughout his life, Fish chronicled the people, businesses, and events that shaped Potter County through his weekly newspaper column. He believed a hometown newspaper was more than just a source of news, writing, “It is the close personal touch that makes the weekly newspaper the institution it is in the hearts and minds of readers.” That same commitment to community inspired his work with Rotary and many other civic organizations.
William Delos Fish passed away in 1969 at the age of 94, but his vision lives on through the Rotary Club of Coudersport, which continues to serve the community more than 100 years after its founding.
Rotarians thanked Heimel-Metzger for preserving and sharing this important chapter of the club’s history, reminding members of the vision, leadership, and spirit of service that have guided Coudersport Rotary since 1924.
(Photos: Youngest Rotarian, Wm D. Fish of Coudersport from the August 1924 Issue of The Rotarian; guest Jane Heimel-Metzger)
Williamsport, Pa., July 2, 2026 – A program that helps heart patients rebuild both strength and confidence now has a space designed to match its impact. UPMC Williamsport recently celebrated the completion of a major renovation and expansion of its Cardiac Rehabilitation gym with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The upgraded space provides a safer, more efficient environment for patients recovering from heart attacks, surgery, and other cardiac conditions. The program offers personalized, medically supervised exercise plans led by nurses and an exercise physiologist.
Galeton Celebrates the Nation’s Birthday – Despite the rain during the day and evening, the Galeton Fireworks Committee again wowed the Galeton community and the thousands of visitors who came to Galeton for their 4th of July fireworks display. The surrounding area of the lake was lined with cars, as were the grassy areas where blankets and tents were placed to view the event. Every imaginable area in Galeton was used as a parking area for the visitors. This annual event is held on the first Saturday of July, and this year, it was helping the nation celebrate its 250th birthday – Happy birthday, America!
(Local Government)
Potter County Mental Health/ID
County Fiscal Officer 1
Posting Dates: June 23, 2026-July 6, 2026
Potter County Area Agency on Aging
Aging Case Aide 1
Aging Case Aide 2
Aging Care Manager 1
Posting Dates: June 23, 2026-July 6, 2026
Apply at: www.employment.pa.gov
Applicants may call 814-544-7315 with questions.
Potter County Human Services is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer
POSITION VACANCY
The Coudersport Area School District is seeking qualified applicants for the position of School Nurse effective with the 2026-2027 school year.
Interested applicants should send a complete application package, including a letter of interest, PA certificate, PA Standard Teaching Application, Act 24, 31, 34, 151, and 168 clearances, references (3 current, professional), resumé, and transcripts to the Office of the Superintendent, CASD, 698 Dwight Street, Coudersport PA 16915 by July 9, 2026 or until the position is filled.
POSITION VACANCY
The Coudersport Area School District is seeking qualified applicants for the position of HS Math Teacher effective at the end of September 2026. Interested applicants should send a complete application package, including a letter of interest, PA certificate, PA Standard Teaching Application, Act 24, 31, 34, 151, and 168 clearances, references (3 current, professional), resumé, and transcripts to the Office of the Superintendent, CASD, 698 Dwight Street, Coudersport PA 16915 by July 9, 2026 or until the position is filled.
Twila J. Barger, 84, of 81 Fairview Heights, Bradford, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Olean General Hospital.
Born January 4, 1942, in Lafayette, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Daisy (Garvin) Newhouse. She was a 1961 graduate of Bradford High School.
On November 17, 1962, in Limestone she married Ralph E. Barger who preceded her in death on December 24, 2010.
Twila was employed at Minard Run Oil Company. Airco Speers, Case Cutlery and she was a lifetime housewife and mother.
Twila enjoyed camping, bingo, games, the casino, and most of all spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Surviving are two daughters, Marjorie (David) Schoonover, of Scranton, and Donna (Dan) Green, of Bradford, two sons, Ralph (Amy) Barger, of Bradford, and Kenneth Barger, of Bradford, 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Twila was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ralph of 48 years, one daughter, Julie A. Gorrell who died December 27, 2017, three sisters, June Zuccolotto and Catherine “Jo” Miller and Carolyn Carr and one brother, Richard S. Newhouse, and several nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday July 8, 2026, from 4 PM to 6 PM at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Avenue, at 6 pm funeral services will be held with Rev. John Jacquel, Pastor of St. Bernard Church officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital, or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Michael D. TAYLOR, 64, of Port Allegany, PA, died Saturday, July 4, 2026 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport. A complete obituary will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Switzer Chapel, 77 Willow Street, Port Allegany, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Ella Todd DUNN-ROSKOS, 89, of Smethport, PA, died Sunday, July 5, 2026 in her home. Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Switzer Chapel, 77 Willow Street, Port Allegany, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Environmental Education Programs
Weekend of July 10th & 11th
Program Title: Eliot Ness Museum Road Tour
Date: Friday, July 10th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Campground Amphitheater
The National Weather Service in State College has issued a * Flash Flood Warning c. C cc"for...Northern Potter County in north central Pennsylvania...
Northern Tioga County in north central Pennsylvania...
* Until 700 PM EDT.
* At 401 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mansfield, Elkland, Shinglehouse, Westfield, Genesee, Millerton,
Harrison Valley, Keeneyville, Tioga, Knoxville, Ulysses,
Roseville, Oswayo, Osceola and Tioga Junction.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain, hundreds of low water crossings are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies invites our communities to reflect not only on our nation’s history, but also on the values that continue to strengthen our towns, shape our future, and bring people together.
For 250 years, America’s greatest strength has been the willingness of ordinary people to do extraordinary things for their neighbors and their communities.
Williamsport, Pa., July 1, 2026 – UPMC Muncy and UPMC Wellsboro have been named among the cleanest hospitals in the United States by earning 5-star ratings for cleanliness from Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services’ Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) patient survey. These top cleanliness scores are part of ongoing federal hospital quality ratings and reflect direct patient feedback about the condition and upkeep of patient rooms and hospital facilities.
“Cleanliness doesn’t happen by accident; it’s the result of staff across our hospitals looking out for one another and for our patients every day,” said Ron Reynolds, president, UPMC Wellsboro and UPMC Cole. “Our environmental services teams work hand in hand with our clinical staff to create a space where patients can focus on healing. This recognition really belongs to those teams who take pride in the details and show up every day with that shared commitment.”
The five-star rating reflects the steadfast commitment to providing a safe, welcoming environment for patients and families. These top cleanliness scores are part of ongoing federal hospital quality ratings and reflect direct patient feedback about the condition and upkeep of patient rooms and hospital facilities. Clean, well-maintained facilities are more than just an aesthetic concern — they are a critical part of preventing infection and promoting healing.
“Patients may not always know every role of their care team, but they feel the difference a clean, well-cared-for environment makes,” said Andrea Reed, president and CNO, UPMC Muncy. “This honor reflects how closely our environmental services and clinical teams work together to care for the whole patient. It’s a true team effort, and I’m so proud of how our staff supports one another in delivering that experience for every patient, every time.”
To learn more about UPMC in North Central Pa., go to UPMC.com/NorthCentralPa.
OLEAN, NY — Olean General Hospital (OGH), a Kaleida Health facility, welcomed community members, donors, caregivers and supporters to celebrate the reopening of the Mildred Milliman Radiation Medicine Center on Tuesday, June 30, marking a major milestone for local cancer care and a renewed investment in the future of patients across the region.
