UPMC Nurses Recognized With DAISY Awards
Three nurses from UPMC in North Central Pa. were recently recognized as recipients of the DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses.
PFBC TO HOLD BOATING COMMITTEE MEETING VIRTUALLY ON OCTOBER 7
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will conduct a meeting of the Boating Committee on Monday, October 7, 2024, beginning at 10 a.m. This meeting will be held online with committee members participating remotely.
Because this meeting is being held in a virtual format, the process for accepting public comment will be different than an in-person gathering. Public comments pertaining to the agenda can be submitted by calling (717) 705-7846 beginning on Wednesday, October 2 at 8 a.m. until Thursday, October 3 at 12 p.m. Recorded comments will be limited to five minutes and will be presented to the committee members prior to the meeting.
This meeting may be viewed remotely by joining the webinar from your internet browser using this link: https://bit.ly/BoatCteOct7
If prompted, please enter the following information:
Webinar number (access code): 2632 259 0720
Webinar password: public (782542 from phones)
Celebration of Life service for Donald D. Morey, Sr. September 29
A Celebration of Life service for Donald D. Morey, Sr. will be held on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 at the American Legion; Bucktail Post #138 of Smethport from 1-4PM.
Everyone that knew Don is welcome to attend and share time with his family. Don passed away on August 20, 2024 and his full obituary can be seen at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Ronald M. COLEMAN, 72, of Wellsville, NY
Ronald M. COLEMAN, 72, of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, September 23, 2024 in UR Noyes Hospital, Dansville. Born November 27, 1951, in Dansville, he was the son of Max G. Jr. and Mildred R. VanDruff Coleman. On May 21, 1988, in Hallsport, he married the former Penelope J. “Penny” Carlin, who survives.
Jeannette M. BUCK, 85, of Gold, PA,
Jeannette M. BUCK, 85, of Gold, PA, died Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born February 5, 1939, in Wellsville, NY, she was the daughter of Chester H. and Betsey E. Young Morley. On April 4, 1959, in Gold, she married Robert A. Buck, who predeceased her on November 27, 2008.
Ricky A. Learn, 56, of 1992 Wayman Branch Rd., Olean, NY
Ricky A. Learn: Loving Son, Father, Grandfather
Ricky A. Learn, 56, of 1992 Wayman Branch Rd., Olean passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 23, 2024.
Born on July 7, 1968, in Wellsville, he was a son of Lawrence and Patricia Childs Learn, Sr. On March 28, 1992, in Blackcreek, he married the former Shelley L. Vogel who survives.
He was a graduate of Bolivar Central Schools Class of 1987. He had worked for various farms throughout the years. He was currently employed as a forklift operator for Fitzpatrick and Weller in Ellicottville.
Shirley L. Chilson, age 93 of Lawrenceville
Shirley L. Chilson, age 93 of Lawrenceville passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro.
Born July 6, 1931 in Lycoming County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Frances Harvey. Shirley married H. Lewis Chilson and they were lifelong business partners of Chilson Motors. Their hard work earned Chilson Motors top honors as the nation’s highest rated Jeep dealership for two years in a row. She loved spending time in the business with Lew, her home and flowers, traveling with their friends and enjoyed the winter months in Lake Wales, FL.
Timothy P. Stratton, age 63 of Bradford, NY
Timothy P. Stratton, age 63 of Bradford, NY passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, September 19, 2024 with his family by his side. Born January 22, 1961 in Elmira, NY, he was the son of Edgar and Janet (Green) Stratton.
He retired from Custom Mix Concrete, where he drove truck and painted the mixers. He loved working with concrete, watching Nascar, going to the local dirt tracks and restoring and painting old cars. Tim volunteered at the Bradford NY Volunteer Fire Department.
William L. Simons, age 66 of Westfield, PA
William L. Simons, AKA “Billy” or “Wolf”, age 66 of Westfield passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024 at Williamsport Hospital. Born July 25, 1958 in Blossburg, he was the son of the late Leland and Jean (Norwood) Simons.
Billy loved hunting and fishing, playing Nintendo games and cards, watching wrestling and he loved to cook. He was into martial arts and was a talented artist, who could draw any picture.
He is survived by his siblings, Ronald Simons, Carol Perry, Ricky Simons, David Simons and Tina and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield.
4th Annual Coudersport Class of 1971 Picnic
Back row: Edgar Heslep, John Moshier, Aaron Haskins, Marty Fry, Walter Foust, David Erway, Irv Saler, Rosa Leet Martin, Herman Orlowski, Colleen Sullivan Ramsey, Curt Palmatier, Deb Fink Eckenroth, Ruthann Lent Long, Pam Gooch Simcoe
Middle Row: Wayne Wenner, Goldi Foust Mack, Marcia Sevinsky Fronckowiak, Carol Gross Schroeder, Jennifer Klahr Elliott, Sandy Butler Dunn, Greg Buchanan, Judy Conable
Front Row: Buddy Foust, Nancy Troy, Bonnie Warner Azeles, John Klimek
Attending but missed the picture – Duane Fry
The Coudersport Class of 1971 decided in 2021 at our 50th Class Reunion to meet once a year at Walt & Colleen Ramsey’s for an Annual Picnic. Overall, we are a close group and when asked we help others within our group when needed. Everyone brings a dish to pass or something to share, we visit, remember and honor those that have passed and share stories of the “Good old Days” at Coudy High! We have an average of 50 total people attend each year and this year, out of 50 attending, 27 were classmates.
HIGH COURT AFFIRMS CONVICTION OF WALTER “GHOST” DENNIS
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that the Pennsylvania Superior Court has affirmed the conviction and sentencing of Walter “Ghost” Dennis for drug crimes. DENNIS had been convicted after a two-day jury trial of Possession with the Intent to Deliver, Possession of Contraband by an Inmate, and other charges related to an investigation by the McKean County Drug Task Force on drug trafficking in McKean County.
After DENNIS arranged a drug delivery with a person cooperating with the McKean County Drug Task Force, he then arranged to meet the person for the purpose of selling her drugs. When he arrived at the location, he was taken into custody by Officers. Controlled substances and empty blue and white checked baggies were found on him. He was then taken to the McKean County Jail. Based on information they received, the Detectives alerted Corrections’ Officers that DENNIS may have hidden additional narcotics in his rectum. Corrections’ Officers searched DENNIS during the booking process and had him shower per their protocol. Upon his removal from the shower, the Corrections’ Officers located additional soggy blue and white checkered baggies in the drain of the shower containing a substance– the substance would later test positive for fentanyl and tramadol. Following his conviction, the Judge sentenced him to 8 years to 16 years in state prison. DENNIS appealed, arguing that, despite the jury’s verdict, the evidence was not sufficient to prove him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Dana L. Skiver of 2476 Wolf Creek Road, West Clarksville, NY
Dana L. Skiver “Loving Father, Grandfather & Brother”
Dana L. Skiver of 2476 Wolf Creek Road, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024 at his home.
Dana was born May 13, 1952, in Olean and was the son of Howard Allan and Vivian Patricia Garfield Skiver. On August 28, 1976, in Bolivar he married the love of his life Laura M. Kuhn who predeceased him on January 17, 2024.
Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Potter County, Pa.
A new Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will be opening at 8 a.m. tomorrow at the Penn-York Retreat Center in Potter County. Beginning tomorrow, survivors will be able to visit DRCs in all four disaster-designated counties in Pennsylvania: Lycoming, Potter, Tioga and Union counties. The following is a list of all current DRCs in Pennsylvania. Disaster survivors residing in Lycoming, Potter, Tioga, and Union counties can visit any DRC to receive assistance.
Lyman Run State Park to host Historic Skills Day Sat, 9/28
Lyman Run State Park is hosting a free, all-day event this Saturday, September 28, 2024. Come on out for Historic Skills Day! From 10 AM – 3 PM in the Daggett Day Use Area, try your hand at old-fashioned historic skills. Press cider, try out a cross-cut saw, make butter, watch a local artist spinning wool, & more. How did Potter County residents get things done in the 1800s before modern inventions for home and work? Stop by to find out! Family-friendly, hands-on demonstrations combined with opportunities to try it yourself. All ages welcome, event held rain or shine. Questions? Email lymanrunsp@pa.gov or call the park office at 814-435-5010 ext. 2
Lloyd E. McGraw, 97, of Lindenwood Drive, Emporium, PA.
Lloyd E. McGraw, 97, of Lindenwood Drive, Emporium, died Sunday, September 22, 2024 in Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.
Lloyd was born November 25, 1926, in West Bakersfield, California, the son of Lynn and Elise Heck McGraw, grew up in East Bakersfield and graduated from Bakersfield High School.
On January 19, 1949, in Emporium, he married Barbara Schnee who died November 29, 2012. A veteran of WWII having served in the US Army, he was a member of the First United Methodist Church, now Endless Mountains Methodist Church in Emporium, and was a 33-degree Mason and a member of the Coudersport Consistory. In 1991 he retired from GTE Sylvania, formerly Sylvania Electric in Emporium, where he was employed as a machinist.
Brian Drew Leidy, 74, of Wellsboro, PA
Brian Drew Leidy, 74, of Wellsboro, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 22, 2024, at UPMC-Wellsboro. He was born September 15, 1950, in Roaring Spring, the son of the late Robert G. and Mary Ellen (Blattenberger) Leidy. Brian married the former Deborah Foster on September 5, 1970, and they have celebrated 54 years of marriage.
Brian was a graduate of Hollidaysburg High School, Class of 1968. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Mansfield State College, his Master’s degree in Public Administration from Marywood University and his Doctorate of Philosophy degree in Human Service Studies from Cornell University. Brian was a Senior Research Associate for Cornell University, and recently earned his Emeritus Status.
Port Allegany Music Boosters Sponsored Youth Night for the PAES Sixth Graders
