It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Stanley M. Mitchell, who left us in May 26, 2024. Stanley was born January 30, 1952 and lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to his family, friends, and work.
Stanley was the beloved son of the late Joan K. (2012) and John G. (2020) Mitchell. He is survived by six siblings: Steven (Kathy), Ann, Mary (John, dec.), James, Thomas (Carol), and David, creating a strong family bond that extends to his many nieces and nephews. Stanley was a cherished uncle to his 15 great-nieces and -nephews, who will always remember his warmth and kindness.
Pictured: Academic Award Winners at the PAHS Annual Awards Assembly are pictured, left to right – Julia Postlewait, Miska Young, Alana Corey, Austin Freer, Amber Funk, Peyton Stiles and Levi Wilfong.
The Port Allegany High School 2024 Awards Assembly was held May 24 in the auditorium at PAHS. MC for the event was high school principal, Marc Budd. Underclassmen Awards were given to the following:
Certificate of Excellence for attaining Honor Roll status during each grading period of the school year. In grade 7 – Steven Alcock, Sophia Bienkowski, Aubriegh Butler, Brianna Dowell Lane Gay, Natalie Grimes, Jonah McKeirnan and Eliza Milliron; In grade 8 – Kaiden Bartlett, Kristopher Beeson, Ian Crum, Braedyn Dibbe, Tessa Evens, Liliana Ingalls, Trace Kazimer, Victor Link, Bailey Lloyd, Holden Nance, Duke Shelley, Kason Stake and Addisen Taylor; in grade 9 – Hannah Albney, Jordan Bailey, Kaydence Beaver, Kendra Bell, Gianna Glasgow, Liam Hawver, Gavin Moses, Lillianne Reed, Tessa Rendos, Isabella Stiles, Connor Valentine and Derrick Xaroa; in grade 10 – Isac Amell, Kailey Bartlett, Aiden Bliss, Alivia Dowell, Madison Errick, Brynn Evens, Jarrod Funk, Trey Kiser, Tristan Kiser, Chloe Knauer, Isla Lehmier, Lily Lehmier, Daniel Link, Kendra Meade, Natale Redmond and Ethan Tarbox; in grade 11 – Bryce Ableidinger, Tyler Fillhart, Levi Howard, Derek Smith and Isabelle VanNette.
Receiving Certificates of Superior Achievement for attaining High Honor Roll status during each grading period of the school year were: in grade 7 – Ayden Bachman, Steffi Buchsen, Breah Fillhart and Archer Trimm; in grade 8 – Molly Barber, Georgia Barth, Chase Boyd, Ryan Carlson, Joanna Darush, Brennan Fillhart, Mallory Johnson, Kaitlyn Kallenborn, Maddin Nelson, Lily O’Rourke, Alyssa Pelchy, Kylee Pelchy, Jackson Smith, Delaney Stromberg and Bria Wilcox; in grade 9 – Alayna Palmer and Isaac Postlewait; in grade 10 – Micah Emerick, Madison Fillhart, Owen Kisler, Alexander Schott and Nichlas Wilfong; in grade 11 – Aidan Clark, Ava Coleman, Grace Finn, Austin Hamilton, Lily Madison, Raelin Meacham, Ella Moses, Joy Ou, Willow Sauers, Joshua Veilleux and Juuso Young
Perfect Attendance for the 2023-2024 school year: Kaleb Safford, 7th; Jordan Bailey and Connor Valentine, 9th; Alexander Schott, 10th; Aidan Clark and Joshua Veilleux, 11th; and Levi Wilfong, 12th.
Accelerated Reader Awards went to Bailey Mead in 7th grade; Delaney Stromberg in 8th grade; Jordan Bailey in 9th grade; Alexsis Bennett in 10th grade; Thomas Beeson in 11th grade; and Jenn Baxter in 12th grade. Reaching the 500 Point Club were Alexsis Bennett and Thomas Beeson.
The Seventh Grade Geography Award was presented to Steffi Buchsen; Student Handbook Cover Design for 2024-2025 – Svea Ayers; Biology Award – Alayna Palmer; Alfred University Out of the Ordinary Award – Ella Moses; Bonnie Scholar Award from St. Bonaventure – Austin Hamilton, Levi Howard and Juuso Young; Science Award for an 11th grade student from Bausch & Lomb – medal and opportunity to compete for a University of Rochester Scholarship – Juuso Young; Frederick Douglas & Susan B. Anthony Award in Humanities & Social Sciences from the University of Rochester – Lily Madison; Horatio Alger Scholarship – PA State Winner – Raelin Meacham.
Outdoor Sportsman’s Awards – Jadon Archer, Isaac Postlewait, Gavyn McKervey, Liliana Ingalls and Az Luk.
Student Council Officers Awards – Miska Young, President; Peyton Stiles, Vice-President; Kayleigha Dowell, Treasurer; Levi Wilfong, Secretary; Amber Funk, Saxon Palmer, Brayden Pearsall and Julia Postlewait, class representatives.
Peer Helpers Officers Awards – Braylon Button, President; Julia Postlewait, Vice-President; Levi Wilfong, Treasurer; and Henry Kisler, Secretary.
The PA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘WHAT’S SO COOL ABOUT MANUFACTURING VIDEO” – Georgia Barth, Lilliana Ingalls, Noah Lynch and Delaney Stromberg.
The Senior Awards began with National Honor Society certificates to Levi Wilong, President; Miska Young, Vice-President; Amber Funk, Secretary; Henry Kisler, Treasurer and members Isaac Barber, Braylon Button, Alana Corey, hanna Hanchett, Saxon Palmer, Julia Postlewait and Peyton Stiles.
The Senior Honor Awards Certificate of Excellence for attaining Honor Roll status for each marking period of the school year went to Drake Arthurs, Isaac Barber, Amber Funk, Kole Kisko, Lacy Morris, Brayden Pearsall and John Smith; Certificates of Superior Achievement for attaining High Honor status each marking period of the school year – Braylon Button, Saxon Palmer, Peyton Stiles, Levi Wilfong and Miska Young; Certificate of Distinguished Excellence for attaining Honor Roll status for each marking period for six years of school – Braylon Button, Amber Funk, Saxon Palmer, Peyton Stiles and Miska Young; and Superior Academic Achievement Award for attaining High Honor Roll status for each marking period for six years of school – Levi Wilfong.
The Art Award was presented to Brianne Hosterman; John Philip Sousa Award to Isaac Barber who also received the Senior Band Award; Senior Chorus Awards went to Amber Funk and Collin Stuckey; Senior Drama Awards went to Collin Stuckey and Anastasia Penick; and he Senior Drama Service Award went to Jenn Baxter.
Varsity Club plaques were awarded to Miska Young, Isaac Barber, Austin Freer, Kayleigha Dowell and Peyton Stiles. Varsity Club Scholarships of $1000 each went to Miska Young and Amber Funk; Bob Davies-Lou Foy Student Athlete Award wents to Amber Funk and Levi Wilfong; David Lacher Memorial Award/Female Athlete of the Year went to Kayleigha Dowell and the Thomas Taylor Memorial Award/Male Athlete of the year went to Miska Young.
United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award went to Kole Kisko and Lily Babcock; Scholastic Excellence Award went to Levi Wilfong and the Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence went to Lily Babcock.
The United States Air Force Math and Science Award went to Levi Wilfong and Julia Postlewait and the Scholar Athlete went to Levi Wilfong and Amber Funk.
The NTL (North Tier League) Senior Athlete Award of $1000 went to Levi Wilfong.
Academic Awards for English, $200 given by Ardagh; Science, Mathematics and Social Studies Awards, each $200 and sponsored by the Port Allegany Rotary Club all went to Levi Wilfong. The Foreign Language Awards, both $200 and given by Ardagh went to Amber Funk, French and Peyton Stiles, Spanish.
The Dylan Pesock Memorial Scholarship of $1000 went to Miska Young; Gerald Stayer Memorial Scholarship went to Levi Wilfong; Andrew Pingie Award of $500 went to Austin Freer; The John Thrash Memorial Scholarship of $300 per year for four years went to Levi Wilfong; The Larry Norton Award of $500 went to Braylon Button; the Elizabeth Losey Award of $845 went to Alana Corey; The Leo Coleman Award of $1150 went to Olivia Barth; the Eastman Award of $200 each went to Miska Young, Levi Wilfong, Lily Babcock, Amber Funk and Julia Postlewait; the Odd Fellows Citizenship Award of $700 went to Austin Freer.
The PAEA Higher Education Award of $300 and given by the PAEA went to Alana Corey; the PA Association of Rural and Small Schools of $500 went to Julia Postlewait; the Port Allegany Student Scholarship of $500 went to Miska Young; the Patricia Lloyd Memorial Award of $400 went to Julia Postlewait; the Pastor Randy Headley Memorial Scholarship went to Avery Burford, Ella Amell and Christian Reed in grade 7; Breonna Evens-Appleby in grade 8; Lillianne Reed in grade 9, all $100 awards and to Seniors Collin Stuckey, Saxon Palmer and Julia Posstlewait, each $500.
The Paul Maynard Scholarship of Courage of $1000 given by the VMI went to Alana Corey; the Raymond Charles Varney Scholarship of $2000 for a Roulette senior went to Darren Tinder; the Richard K. Taylor Memorial Award of $500 went to Henry Kisler; the Roxie Taylor Volunteer Scholarship of $1000 and given by the VMI went to Julia Postlewait; the Lt William E. Daisley, Jr. Mathematics Award of $500 went to Levi Wilfong; the Robert J Edgreen Memorial Scholarship of $4000 went to Saxon Palmer and $1000 went to Lily Babcock.
The Jean Marie Swanson Scholarship, 2 winners each receiving $11,830 went to Levi Howard and Levi Wilfong,
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The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday (weather permitting) from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, May 31st. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
* The outdoor market is held each Friday from May through October (weather permitting; on very rainy days, we will relocate into the Riley Gallery (if available)). In November, the Farmers Market goes indoors for the winter market.
* Market times have been established after many trial times over the years. If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly. They are willing to try to accommodate your request.
* If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-544-7313 netrabaker@hughes.net]
JOANIE’S APIARY plans to attend the Market with Local Raw Honey, Beeswax products and Corn Heating pads. Also TOM AND LUCY HOPPE’S Creamed and Cinnamon creamed Honey at the same table
CARRIAGE HOUSE RUGS will be at the Farmers’ Market Friday, May 31, weather permitting. Stop by and check out my loom woven rugs. Suitable for every room in your home! Freshen up a space with a colorful rug. Many sizes and colors available. For custom orders, email cherylbrown52@icloud.com.
CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the Farmers Market May 31. We will have Artisan, loaf, and sweet breads. Also, sweet and savory treats. Come by to meet all the regular and now new vendors. As the summer progresses, we will have seasonal vendors joining us on the square. If you have any requests at anytime, please message or contact me. netrabaker2@gmail.com Or 814-597-0649— call or text
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. We make soap, lotions and other products with milk from our herd of goats. We accept cash or card payments. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.
MAHLON DAVENPORT: I plan to attend the Farm Market on May 31, with my woodcrafts, including a few new bowls
QUIET ACRES will be at market May 31st, weather permitting, with our selection of Haldeman Mills products – NEW Stauffer’s cornmeal, Teff Flour (African Ivory and Dark) and buckwheat flour for the gluten sensitive, Buttermilk and Buckwheat Pancake Mixes, Shortcake/Cobbler Mix, Funnel Cake and Soft Pretzel Mixes as well as Brinser’s Best Cornmeal. On the craft side: NEW rope coasters, trivets, trinket bowls and baskets. We will also have upcycled braided rugs/runners/mug rugs of all sizes as well as aprons for kids and adults, for all interests, including summer sports teams. Orders are welcome. You can choose the style, fabric and/or size. We accept cash payments. You can contact us at QuietAcresPortAllegany@gmail.com
Phyllis Elaine Bartlett, 78, of Lawrenceville, PA passed on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Phyllis was born on October 31, 1945 to the late Phillip (Sam) and Inez Egleston. Phyllis was preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Dianne Henry and her husband, Gary Bartlett to whom she was married on July 31, 1971. Phyllis lived her entire life in Lawrenceville, working as a beautician and operating a Boyds Bears business.
Phyllis loved her cats, dogs and horses. She enjoyed gardening, maintaining her flower beds and especially mowing her yard. She was selfless, caring and had a strong spirit. She was always there when you needed her with love, support, and strength. She enjoyed helping others.
Phyllis was a devoted mother to Todd and Tammy and took great pride in being a Nana to her grandchildren. She is survived by her son Todd, wife Daryl, and their children Tye and Samantha, her daughter Tammy, husband Jeffrey, and their children Trevor and Gavin along with nieces and nephews.
Phyllis will be forever loved and deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in her name. Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com
Cynthia M. Lindsay, 90, of Annin Creek Rd., Turtlepoint, PA passed away Wednesday (May 29, 2024) in Olean General Hospital.
Born May 14, 1934, in Jamestown, NY, she was a daughter of James M. and Lela R. Strait Reese. On Dec. 24, 1953, in Port Allegany, she married Harlan R. Lindsay, who died Oct. 19, 2023. They were married 69 years.
Cynthia worked at North Penn Gas Co., Port Allegany, then with Goin McCoy & Dan Lane, Port Allegany, G.L. Carlson, Inc, from 1986-2014. She was also instrumental in the management of the family farm- Linson Dairy Farm, Turtlpoint from 1955-1986.
Phyllis M. Keech, 82, of Taylor Dr., Eldred, PA passed away Sunday (May 26, 2024) in Buffalo General Hospital.
Born November 2, 1941, in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of Harland V. and Gertrude M. Boser Gross. On June 29, 1974, in Allegany, NY, she married Albert L. Keech, who died Sept. 14, 2003.
She was a lifetime resident of the area.
Phyllis was employed as a housekeeper with the Midtown Motel, Port Allegany, and later with the Comfort Inn, Bradford, as head housekeeper, before her retirement.
Tricia L. (Roller) McGuire, 34, of Catlin Ave., Port Allegany, PA passed away unexpectedly Saturday (May 25, 2024) in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born October 20, 1989, in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Frank E. and the late Lori A. Neal Roller. On Jan. 30, 2023, in Bradford, she married Michael McGuire, who survives.
Tricia was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of the Port Allegany High School, class of 2007. She was attending the Venango Technology Center, working towards an LPN certification.
She was currently employed at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.
She enjoyed spending time with family, dancing to her favorite song, “Dancing away with My Heart” by Dillon Carmichael, and working outside her house. She was also a lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan.
Catherine A. Defilippi, 81, of 145 Teaberry Road, St. Marys, PA passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Penn Highlands Elk.
She was born March 15, 1943 in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late M. Joseph and Matilda Holzle Becker. Cathy was a graduate of Leechburg High School, Class of 1961 and continued her education at St. Francis Hospital in Pittsburgh to earn her Nursing Certificate. She earned her Master’s Degree in Occupational Health Nursing from St. Joseph’s in Maine. She was dedicated to her profession and considered herself fortunate to assist others during her time at Sylvania and Andrew Kaul Memorial Hospital. She loved being a nurse and training those who were new to the profession.
On August 21, 1965 in St. Catherine’s Church in Leechburg, Cathy married Edmund J. Defilippi, who survives. They were blessed to share 58 years of marriage and three children.
Ronald L. Lookenhouse, 72, of Russell, PA., died suddenly at his home, Wednesday morning, May 29, 2024, after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was born April 19, 1952, in Corry, PA. Ron was the son of Wilbur and Arlene Chapman. He was a lifelong Warren County resident. Ron was employed with the Warren State Hospital for 30 years and formerly with Struthers Wells Corporation. He grew sweetcorn and sold corn at the Train Station for many years. He was active with the Warren County 4-H program, when his kids were growing up. Ron was an avid hunter, who enjoyed hunting season at the family camp and always looked forward to friends gathering.
