Dr. Bennett, known to friends and associates as Dave, passed away in Nazareth, PA, on September 16, 2024, after a long illness. His loving partner of seventeen years, Joanne Ponak, was at his side.
Dave was born and raised in Ridgway, PA. After completing high school, he left to further his education, obtaining a PhD degree in Applied Statistics, all the while pursuing a career and raising a family. Dave’s career started as a Biostatistician with multiple pharmaceutical companies, eventually becoming a successful Executive at Contract Research Organizations (CRO’s).
Phyllis Elaine Kio Gleason, a longtime resident of Austin, passed away at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, on Saturday, September 28, 2024, after a short illness.
Born on June 11, 1945 in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Bob O. Kio and Vera L. Clinton Kio. On April 29, 1961 in the E.U.B. Church in Prouty, she married William “Bill” Gleason. They celebrated 50 years of marriage before his passing on April 10, 2012.
Alan R. LEWIS, 75, of Rexville, NY, died Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. Born September 26, 1949, in Hornell, he was the son of Robert F. and Doris Rogers Lewis.
A 1968 graduate of Whitesville Central School, he studied forestry and conservation at BOCES from 1966 – 1968. He was employed by Ro-La Farms, Inc. Alan was always there for a good laugh. If anyone ever wanted to go for a ride or take a walk, Alan was the guy to see. He knew all the hidden gems in the area, especially Rock City in Olean. Alan enjoyed shed hunting and collecting rocks.
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the death of Billiejo H. LIAS, 64, of Westfield, PA, who passed Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Born December 2, 1959, she was the daughter of Leon H. and Donna Lee Haskins Kibbe. On November 28, 1992, in Harrison Valley, she married Sean E. Lias, who predeceased her on August 22, 2015. A 1977 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she was employed by Electri-Cord, Corning Incorporated, and Viant. Billiejo loved planting flowers. Throughout the years, she rescued kittens in need, being a loving Mom to them all. She loved to travel to tropical areas to walk the beaches looking for seashells and having her feet in the sand.
Denise A. “Denny” DEAN, 67, of Galeton, PA, died peacefully Saturday, September 28, 2024 in Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Towanda Campus.
Born June 11, 1957, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Richmond and Evelyn Drake Dean. A graduate of Galeton Area High School, she was employed in the hotel industry and by Hamilton-Gibson Productions in Wellsboro. Denny was a former member of the Galeton Area Chamber of Commerce, served on the Galeton Borough Council, and attended the Niles Valley United Methodist Church. She was honored in 2022 with the creation of the Denny Dean Rose Garden next to the Galeton boro office.
Marie L. “Dolly” Richardson “memorial service slated”
COUDERSPORT, PA—Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service for Marie “Dolly” Richardson at 2pm on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at North Eulalia Baptist Church, 683 State Route 49, Coudersport with Pastor Mike Reeves, officiating.
Dolly passed away on September 1, 2024.
Dolly’s family entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) is inviting area senior citizens, their family members and caregivers to the annual Senior Citizens Expo in Roulette on Friday, Oct. 11.
The free event will be held at the Roulette Fire Hall, 12 River St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“There are so many programs and services available to support our senior citizens, but it still can be difficult for people to find the help they need,” Causer said. “I encourage area senior citizens and their caregivers to take advantage of this opportunity to find a wealth of information in one convenient location.”
State, county and local exhibitors will be on hand to distribute information and answer questions. Information about health care, insurance, nutrition and exercise, fire safety, financial planning, fraud protection, government services, hunting/fishing, and personal safety will be available. Health screenings will also be offered, and door prize drawings will be held. Lunch will be served at no charge.
Causer noted his offices in Bradford and Coudersport will be closed for the day due to the expo. Residents in need of assistance may contact the Kane office at 814-837-0880 or the Harrisburg office at 717-787-5075.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of September 30. 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:
We are hearing on the scanner a possible telephone outage in Shinglehouse and Genesee. We will provide further information if and when it becomes available.
UPMC is offering walk-in flu shot clinics for community members at the following locations and times across the region:
Port Allegany Community Health Center 45 Pine St., Port Allegany Oct. 3 and 24, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 814-642-2505
Westfield Health Center 222 Church St., Westfield Oct. 8, 1 to 3 p.m. 814-367-5971
Bowman Health Center 83 Marvin St., Smethport Oct. 15, 7 a.m. to noon 814-887-5395
Central Potter Health Center 71 Elk St., Coudersport Oct. 25, 8 a.m. to noon 814-274-5577
Eldred Health Center 139 Main St., Eldred Oct. 28 and 29, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4 and 5, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. 814-225-4241
Please bring a copy of your current insurance card.
Additional locations offering flu shots by appointment include Emporium Health Center, Galeton Health Center, UPMC Internal Medicine in Coudersport, Northern Potter Health Center, and Shinglehouse Health Center.
For more information about the flu and flu vaccines, go to UPMC.com/Flu.
This year’s Fall Antique Show & Sawmill Run will be held on Saturday October 12th and Sunday October 13th. Northern Pennsylvania typically reaches peak fall foliage conditions around this time so the forests surrounding the museum will (hopefully) be decked in rich and beautiful colors.
The Antique Show features multiple antique vendors that will be selling their wares in the museum program room. Our vendors have a little bit of everything, including antique tools, vintage clothing, collectible coins, glassware, books, and furniture. Vendors open 9am-5pm Saturday and 9am-3pm Sunday.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase. There is no ATM on site so plan your visit accordingly.
Outside, the museum grounds will come alive with historic trade demonstrations. Saturday 10/12 of our steam-powered circular sawmill will be running from 10 AM to 3 PM. Other demonstrations will be happening over both days of the event at the birch still, lumber camp kitchen, and the Eastern Loggers model railroad display.
Author Joyce Kieffer will give presentations during the weekend on her historic fiction trilogy “The Trees Remember.” Drawing on the author’s career in women’s health and inspired by the forests she calls home in Juniata County; the series follows a young woman as she trains to become a nurse set against the backdrop of Pennsylvania’s booming lumber industry in the late 1800s. Besides scheduled talks at 11 AM & 2 PM on Saturday and 10:30 AM Sunday, Joyce will be on hand to chat with visitors about her books and what motivated the 84-year-old to become a novelist.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (September 20) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will conduct a meeting of the Fisheries and Hatcheries Committee on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, beginning at 10 a.m. This meeting will be held online with committee members participating remotely.
This year’s Fall Antique Show & Sawmill Run will be held on Saturday October 12th and Sunday October 13th. Northern Pennsylvania typically reaches peak fall foliage conditions around this time so the forests surrounding the museum will (hopefully) be decked in rich and beautiful colors.
The Antique Show features multiple antique vendors that will be selling their wares in the museum program room. Our vendors have a little bit of everything, including antique tools, vintage clothing, collectible coins, glassware, books, and furniture. Vendors open 9am-5pm Saturday and 9am-3pm Sunday.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase. There is no ATM on site so plan your visit accordingly.
Outside, the museum grounds will come alive with historic trade demonstrations. Saturday 10/12 of our steam-powered circular sawmill will be running from 10 AM to 3 PM. Other demonstrations will be happening over both days of the event at the birch still, lumber camp kitchen, and the Eastern Loggers model railroad display.
Author Joyce Kieffer will give presentations during the weekend on her historic fiction trilogy “The Trees Remember.” Drawing on the author’s career in women’s health and inspired by the forests she calls home in Juniata County; the series follows a young woman as she trains to become a nurse set against the backdrop of Pennsylvania’s booming lumber industry in the late 1800s. Besides scheduled talks at 11 AM & 2 PM on Saturday and 10:30 AM Sunday, Joyce will be on hand to chat with visitors about her books and what motivated the 84-year-old to become a novelist.
Julianne “Julie” Cogley, 68, of South St. Marys Street, St. Marys, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, September 29, 2024 surrounded by her family.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Thomas D. Vollmer, 64, of Jackson Road, St. Marys, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Curwensville.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc
Phyllis E. Gleason, 79, of Austin passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
