Calvin P. Cochran, 89, of Turtlepoint, passed away Wednesday (December 25, 2024) at Cole Place, Coudersport.
He was born February 24, 1935 in Portage Twp., the son of Henry and Nora (Rhodes) Cochran .
Mr. Cochran was a graduate of Port Allegany High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1955 to 1959.
Calvin worked at Pittsburgh Corning of Port Allegany.
He was a member of the Eldred American Legion.
Smethport – Donna Mae Payne, 85, of Rixford, PA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday (December 24, 2024) at her residence.
She was born April 20, 1939 in Aiken, PA, the daughter of Samuel and Hattie (Dickie) Neely. On Sept. 6, 1958, in Bradford, PA, she married Richard E. Payne, who survives.
C. Louise McLaughlin, 89, of Custer City, passed away October 2, 2024, at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Friends are invited to a Celebration of Life on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, at the Bradford Eagles Club.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Olean- Thomas William Frank “Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather”
Thomas W. Frank of 2nd Ave passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Cuba Memorial Hospital
Tom was born on June 2, 1940, and was the son of James and Helen Ann Ehart Frank. On July 29, 1989, at the Old Library in Olean, he married Shirley Jean Knapp, who survives.
Olean- Jacqueline C. Bergstrom
Jacqueline C. Bergstrom of Queen Street passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at the Pines of Olean.
Jacqueline was born on November 1, 1933, in Olean, she was the daughter of Raymond and Ellen O’Brien McLaughlin. On December 23, 1950, she married Arthur E. Bergstrom, who predeceased her on November 8, 2010.
Martha Lucille PERKINS, 77, of Friendship, NY, formerly of Cody, WY, died peacefully Monday, December 23, 2024 in her home. Born June 12, 1947, in Cody, she was the daughter of Inor and Ruth J. Nichols Nielsen. In 1994, in Cody, she married Steven A. Lewis, who predeceased her on September 8, 2022.
Anna May OLSON, 95, of Galeton, PA, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in her home. Born August 5, 1929, in Greece, NY, she was daughter of Jesse S. and Iva E. Long Loucks.
10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M –First Day Hike– Start the New Year on the right foot with a relaxing 2-mile guided hike on fairly level trails. Focus your attention and learn to make observations in nature while investigating the various ecosystems along the way with a park naturalist.
Meets at: Wildlife Viewing Area
Saturday, January 11th, 2025
Paulette A. Little of Bradford passed away at the Bradford Ecumenical Home on December 24, 2024, at the age of 81 after a lengthy illness. Paulette was born in Bradford on December 10, 1943, a daughter of the late John and Margaret Jane Bednar Platko. She was raised in Custer City and graduated from St. Bernard High School in 1961. Paulette grew up with two siblings: Patricia Ann and Paul Andrew.
Evelyn M. KELLOGG, 79, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Rexville, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. Born December 9, 1945, in Coudersport, PA, she was the daughter of Henry D. and Laura G. Niver Harrington.
A Portion of Route 225 Closed in Little Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a portion of Route 225 is closed in both directions between Dornsife Mountain Road (Route 4019) in Little Mahanoy Township and Hendon Bypass Road (Route 3006) in Jackson Township, Northumberland County, due to a vehicle striking the bridge over Mahanoy Creek.
A detour using Herndon Bypass Road, Route 147, Boyles Run Road (Route 4022) and Dornsife Mountain Road is in place. The bridge is expected to be closed for a long period of time; updates will be sent as information becomes available.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, and expect delays in travel.
Nancy Abu-Bonsrah, M.D.
UPMC Neurological Institute
As the New Year approaches, many of us set resolutions aimed at improving our physical health or
breaking old habits. But one resolution that’s often overlooked is focusing on brain health. Just as we
exercise our bodies to stay in shape, it’s important to exercise our minds.
This year, why not make brain health a priority? Simple, everyday practices can boost mental clarity,
prevent cognitive decline, and support emotional well-being—making it a resolution that can pay off for
years to come.
Elk County, PA — Alex Gasbarre, CEO; Mark Saline, President of Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems; and Ben Gasbarre, Executive Vice President of Sales, presented a $7,000 donation to St. Marys Area United Way representatives, including President Jim Ryan, Vice President Doug Bauer, and Corporate Campaign Chair Doug Gaffey. This generous contribution will directly support the organization’s ambitious 2024 fundraising goal of $220,000, enabling vital programs that address critical needs in health, education, and welfare within the community. Notably, Mark Saline, who has served as a dedicated board member of St. Marys Area United Way for several years, exemplifies the strong partnership between Gasbarre and the local community.
Kenneth G. GEISER, 82, of Coudersport, PA, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Edward J. Zelt, 94, of 724 Vine Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Monday, December 23, 2024 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
He was born June 25, 1930 in St. Marys, son of the late Jacob and Clara Lanzel Zelt. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Ed graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1948 and continued his studies in Washington D.C. at the Bliss Electrical School.
W. Hervey HAND, 83, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Monday, December 23, 2024 in his home.
Born May 12, 1941, in Harrison Valley, he was the son of Derward and Gladys Garner Hand. On July 4, 1961, in Potter Brook, he married the former Patricia A. Dean, who predeceased him on October 7, 2021. A 1960 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1960 – 1963. He was employed by Corning, Inc. for 32 years. Hervey was a member of Carl E. Hyde American Legion Post #963 in Ulysses, Elkland Moose, and was active in the Harrison Valley Softball League.
