Michael Todd Crooks was born April 15, 1966 in Williamsport, PA, son of John Dincher and Linda (Heatley) Campbell and later was adopted by James Crooks.
Michael passed away February 17, 2025 in Inverness, FL. He worked as an Electrician in the industrial field. Michael moved to Florida from Pennsylvania and settled in Port Richey, FL in 1996. Later on he moved to Inverness. As an electrician Michael enjoyed tinkering with things to see how it worked and repairing them if needed. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends, driving his BMW and listening to 80’s music.
Edward Peter Funkhouser, 83, of Coudersport PA, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
Edward was born on July 15, 1941 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Bernard E. and Catherine T. (Carberry) Funkhouser. Upon completion of his career with AT&T, Edward retired to Coudersport and enjoyed passing his time in solitary pursuits and avid reading.
Richard D. Dallenbach, 90, of 65 Rodgar Lane, Bradford, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2024, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born September 28, 1934, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Edward Dallenbach and Helen L. (Brown) Dallenbach-Graybill. He was a 1952 graduate of Bradford High School.
On February 3, 1977, in Bradford, he married Marion I. (Dowell) Dallenbach, who preceded him in death on January 27, 2023. Since his wife’s death he had been cared for by his son Ed, and grandson, Luka.
John Dorrett 77, of 4300 Sciota St. Scio NY passed away February 22, 2025 after a battle with cancer. Born December 16, 1947, John honorably served in the US Army during the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1970. He was very proud that he served his county when they needed him. After his military service, he dedicated many years as a laborer lastly working at Grinnell Inc. in Columbia PA, until his retirement.
John was a man of simple pleasures, one of which was riding his Harley motorcycle, a hobby that brought him immense joy and freedom.
Catherine M. Fuller, 79, of Friendship, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Jones Memorial Hospital. She was born July 25, 1945, in Portville the daughter of the late Thomas “Johnny” and Mildred (Dentiston) Lamb.
Catherine was raised in Belmont, and attended Belmont Central Schools. She was employed by Acme Electric in Cuba and had a history of bar tending. Outside of her employment she enjoyed dancing at the grange, loved country music, antique cars, and going to dinner.
(Pictured L to R: Taylor Klaiber, KPMC HR Generalist; Aaron Shilk, KPMC Cost Accountant; Melissa Patterson, KPMC HR Benefit Administrator; Cherokee Schneider, KPMC Corporate HR Manager; Joe Haines, DCI Board Chair; Kasey Keneske, KPMC Database, LN, System Administrator; Jim Prosper, DCI Executive Director; and Bob Ordiway, DCI Capital Campaign Committee Chair.)
Keystone Powdered Metal Company’s (KPMC) Charitable Contributions Committee recently presented a check to Dickinson Center, Inc. (DCI), an affiliate of Journey Health System, in support of the “Building for Tomorrow” capital campaign. This generous contribution, along with donations from local businesses, organizations, and individuals, played a crucial role in helping Dickinson reach its $1.5 million capital campaign goal.
“We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Dickinson for the essential services that are provided to our community. We hope our gift will help further your mission of helping individuals reach their full potential with the services you provide,” from all of the employees at Keystone Powdered Metal Company-St. Marys.
Mary Lee Morrison, 78, of Russell, PA., died on Sunday March 2, 2025, at her home with her family at her bedside.
She was born April 15, 1946, in Towanda, PA. Mary Lee was the daughter of Leon and Mary Wood Brennan. Mary Lee spent the majority of her life in Warren, where she raised her family and was an active member of the community. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Church and had been a Eucharistic Minister at St. Joseph Church. She was a past member of the Women’s Club of Warren and a member of the Warren American Legion Post 135 Ladies Auxiliary. In 2005, she and her husband moved to Utah, where they spent 11 years enjoying the beautiful landscapes and making lifelong memories. In 2016, they returned to Warren where she continued to enjoy spending time with her family and friends. She was an avid baker, cook, artist doing taupe paintings and building bird houses out of gourds.
Pennsylvania College of Technology senior Noah Hunt of Muncy became the second Wildcat wrestler in program history to advance to the NCAA Division III Championship after his third-place finish Sunday in the NCAA Division III Region 2 Championship at Lycoming College. In team competition, Penn College was 10th of 19, its best regional finish to date.
Wrestling at 141 pounds, Hunt posted a 5-1 record over two days of action — including two falls and a technical fall — as he hiked his career record to 103-45 and season mark to 20-6.
Also for the Wildcats, who set a program record with five on the regional podium, Carter Davis of York went 3-2 and placed fourth at 165, Isaac Cory of Montoursville, who went to nationals two seasons ago after placing second in the region, went 4-2 and placed fifth at 184, Nicholas Woodruff of Wyalusing went 2-3 and finished sixth at 197, and TJ Martin of Honesdale went 3-2 and placed eighth at 149.
Alayna Palmer, trumpet and Raelin Meacham, clarinet, will advance to the PMEA Region II Band Festival March 6 – 8 at United Junior-Senior High School in Armagh. Raelin is a senior at Port Allegany High School and Alayna is a sophomore.
Daniel F. “Danny” GLASSMIRE, VI, 42, of Coudersport, PA, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 in UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh. He was surrounded by his family following a hard fought battle with cancer. Born June 12, 1982, in Coudersport, he was the son of Daniel F Glassmire, V and Joy E. Hamilton Glassmire, who survive.
A 2000 graduate of Coudersport Area High School, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2004 from The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. He was a Master Mason with the Free and Accepted Masons, Eulalia Lodge No. 342 and a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. He was baptized and raised in the Park United Methodist Church, Coudersport.
Danny was a true “man of letters” in every sense. His words were a gift—those fortunate enough to receive a letter or message from him held a work of art, crafted with eloquence, imagination, and profound meaning. Danny poured his passion into novels, short stories, and, most of all, poetry, weaving his rich vocabulary and vivid imagination into letters and writings that were poetic, cryptic, and profoundly meaningful. An avid reader, he found joy and inspiration in literature, whether fiction, non-fiction, or poetry. Beyond his literary talents, Danny was a skilled title abstractor, landman, and excelled at various laborer and service jobs in Pittsburgh, PA.
Ronald L. Wenzel, 79, of Coudersport, formerly of Warren, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a brief illness.
Born on Thursday, September 13, 1945 in Warren, he was a son of William H. and Alice I. Christensen Wenzel. On July 18, 1964 in Warren, he married Carol J. Wermter, who passed away on July 20, 2023.
Ron was a graduate of Warren High School in Warren, PA. He served honorably in the US Navy as a fireman.
Roberta P. West, 94, of Millport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in her home with her loving family by her side.
Born on Tuesday, June 3, 1930, in Shaytown, PA, she was a daughter of Kirke S. and Pauline V. Wood Newton. On November 15, 1953 in the Millport United Brethren Church, she married Loyd L. West, who passed away on June 20, 1999.
Roberta was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 1948. Her first job was as a secretary at the former Potter County Memorial Hospital in Coudersport, where she met her husband to be, Loyd West. They shared 45 years of marriage until his passing.
Marguerite Ellen Lenze, of Titusville, Florida and formerly of Saint Marys, Pennsylvania, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
The daughter of Eugene Krauss and Marguerite Krauss, Ellen, as she was called by her friends, was born on October 9th, 1938; she was 86.
She is survived by her six married children, Andrew “Rock” and Sharon Lenze, Beth and Ed Seiler, Dave and Lisa Lenze, Jim and Sylvia Lenze, Don and Janet Lenze, and Leo and Leann Lenze; twenty-three grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.
Her husband Leo passed in April 2023.
Ellen was a long-time member of Sacred Heart Church. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1956 and then from the Dubois Business College with an Associate’s degree. She and Leo, her high school sweetheart, married in 1960 and raised their children on Robson Avenue in St. Marys. She served as a Cub Scout Den Mother and was a fixture at school-related clubs and events for many years.
Kathryn L. Gilbert, 83, of Andover, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira.
She was born May 12, 1941, in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of the late Sherrill and Olive Wise Sager. On October 7, 1961, in Cornplanter, PA, she married John H. Gilbert, who survives.
BRADFORD, Pa. – Dr. Yvon Woappi ’11, who researches wound healing and regeneration at his lab at Columbia University, will address the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s 2025 graduating class during commencement exercises May 4.
Ceres Township Auditors will hold a meeting to finalize their 2024 annual Auditor’s Report at 5:30 p.m. on March 4, 2025 at the Ceres Township Building located at 12 Barbertown Road, Eldred, Pa. The auditors will present the report to the Supervisor’s at the regular March monthly meeting at 6:00 p.m. on March 4, 2025.
Route 225 Bridge in Northumberland County Now Open
Montoursville, PA – The damaged bridge on Route 225 in Little Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County is now open, one month ahead of schedule. The truss bridge was struck by a truck hauling an excavator in December 2024. Upon a bridge inspection, PennDOT crews closed the bridge for safety until it could be repaired.
The bridge carries Route 225 over Mahanoy Creek. The contractor was able to complete all aspects of the project today, no further lane restrictions will be required.
J.D. Eckman, Inc., is the prime contractor for this emergency bridge repair project. Work on this project included removal of the damaged steel truss members and replacement with new steel beams, heat straightening, and miscellaneous repairs. Work began on February 3 and was originally anticipated to be completed by the end of March 2025. Additional work includes bridge painting, and miscellaneous construction work.
