Lloyd C. PROUTY, 83, of Ulysses, PA
Lloyd C. PROUTY, 83, of Ulysses, PA, died Friday, September 5, 2025 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born December 7, 1941, in Pike Twp., he was the son of Clarence C. and Bessie L. Knickerbocker Prouty. On February 1, 1963, in Wellsville, NY, he married the former Mary L. Tubbs, who predeceased him on October 18, 2023.
He was employed by Larimer & Norton in Galeton for over 45 years. Lloyd was a member of the West Pike Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and woodworking.
Michael Timothy BALDWIN, 63
Michael Timothy BALDWIN, “aka” Michael T., wrote his last story on Friday, September 5, 2025, as he closed the book on an illustrious career as WJQZ Radio Station Owner and On-Air Radio Personality, Wellsville Ambulance Corps Captain, EMT/Paramedic, Allegany County Emergency Crisis Manager, Wellsville Town Supervisor and the Owner/Editor of Wellsville Regional News Network. He was always such an overachiever…
Michael was born to William “Mike” Baldwin and Patricia Ann Ludden Baldwin on February 13, 1962, a birthday shared with his maternal grandmother. Since his father’s birthday was February 17th, Michael was often the subject of many family holiday dinners, “you couldn’t wait four more days?”
Ceres Twp. Clean-Up Days Will Be September 11,12,13th, Thurs, Friday, Saturday
The September 2, 2025 meeting of Township Supervisors was called to order at 6:00 p.m. with 3 Supervisors, 6 Residents, and secretary in attendance.
Business: 1998 Massey Ferguson 281 Tractor with 50” Boom mower that can be seen at the Ceres Township location has been advertised for bid with bids to be opened at the October 7, 2025 meeting. Paradise Energy was sent a request for removal of a row of solar panels prior to a permit being issued. A few residents continue to voice opposition to the solar field. The Bell Run Solar Field permit continues to be undetermined. Letter was sent regarding lumber along Powerhouse road. Three Township representatives plan to attend the Fall Conference of Township Officials on October 2, 2025. Resolution supporting the PA commission for US Semiquincentennial (America250PA) which is to inspire future leaders and celebrate all Pennsylvanian’s contributions to the nation over the last 250 years.
This Is An Important Message From NY Alert
HEADLINE: Frost Advisory issued September 8 at 12:52PM EDT until September 9 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Temperatures in the mid and upper 30s will result in frost
formation.
* WHERE…Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties.
* WHEN…From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left
unprotected.
INSTRUCTIONS: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY
The 2025 North Central Region District VIII PA 4-H Horse Show
The 2025 North Central Region District VIII PA 4-H Horse show was held September 5th & 6th at the Grange Fairgrounds in Centre Hall, PA.
Lucille Rutkowski-Hood showing her AQHA mare, “Huntin For Paradise” qualified for the the PA State 4-H Horse Show held October 23-26 in Harrisburg by winning the championship in Western Pleasure Horses(8-13) and Western Horsemanship(8-13). Lucille also placed 5th place in Western Grooming and Showmanship and 4th place Miniature Horse Driving(8-13) with her AMHR mare, “Star Lakes My Oh My”.
Harriet Rutkowski-Hood showing her AQHA mare, “My American Princess” and her AMHR gelding, “Stone Ridge Dust Me With Diamonds” qualified by winning the championship in Western Grooming and Showmanship(8-11), 2nd in Western Pleasure Ponies and 3rd in Western Horsemanship(8-13), the championships in Miniature Horse Trail (8-11), Miniature Horse Driving(8-13) and 2nd in Miniature Horse Jumping(8-13).
Lucille and Harriet are daughters of Michelle Rutkowski and Hank Hood. Granddaughters of Gary and Sissy Rutkowski and Kathy Rutkowski of Rimersburg. Grand nieces of Deborah Rutkowski of Genesee and members of Famous Wabbits 4-H Club.
Rhoda T. Weimer “Celebration of Life”
ROULETTE, PA—Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life for Rhoda T. Weimer, 72, of Roulette, at 1pm on Saturday, September 13, 2025. at the Riverside United Methodist Church, 39 River Street, Roulette.
Rhoda passed away on July 28, 2025.
For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
Rhoda’s husband entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
Penn College Athletics At A Glance
Last week in review: Pennsylvania College of Technology’s fall sports teams went a combined 4-4-1, with the men’s soccer team winning both of its matches.
MEN’S SOCCER
Last week’s hometown highlights: In Tuesday’s win at Pitt-Greensburg, freshmen stepped up with Will Watson of Collegeville scoring the lone goal and goalkeeper Justin Crismale of Glen Gardner, New Jersey, making three stops and recording his second shutout. On Saturday, in a win at Keuka College, Silas Miller of Mechanicsburg scored unassisted in the 81st minute, and Crismale recorded shutout No. 3 in the goal.
Schedule/Records
Overall: 3-1
Kevin J. BAER, 53, of Port Allegany, PA
Kevin J. BAER, 53, of Port Allegany, PA, died Sunday, September 7, 2025 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
A complete obituary will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, 77 Willow Street, Switzer Chapel, Port Allegany, PA.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Kardinal Estate And Tag-Sale Estate Sale In Bradford
3 Day Estate Sale! Huge Sale!
September 11 to 13 – Thursday and Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 4pm
811 South Ave, Bradford, PA 16701 (along Route 219, use caution).
Lawn tractor, 4-wheeler, bedroom furniture, living-room furniture, Kendall items, collectible oil items, power-tools, woodworking tools, hand-tools, Pyrex, Corning items, outdoor items, shelves, Rubbermaid cabinets, lawn cart, lawn trailer, lawn roller, vintage toys, tool boxes, kayak, kitchen table & chairs, Kitchen-aid mixer, dressers, shelves, holiday decor, glassware, TV, desk, bows, arrows, CDs, garden items, and so much more. Clean home and so many great items!  
All sales final and no returns. Park in a safe place and watch traffic. Do not block driveways. We look forward to seeing everyone for another great sale. 
Benjamin J. Zappa of Ridgway, PA
Benjamin J. Zappa of Ridgway, PA died at 12:30 pm on Friday September 5, 2025, at age 85 following a long, debilitating, battle with multiple strokes and musculature weakness. Ben was born on January 13, 1940, in Sharon Pa.
He was the son, and only child, of Edward E. Zappa and Jennie Cantelupe Zappa. Ben married the love of his life Cheryl Sweeney on July 20, 1968. Ben lost his wife Cheryl to cancer on July 22, 2007, after 39 years of marriage.
Benedict “Ben” B. Brendel, 79, of Ridgway, PA
Benedict “Ben” B. Brendel, 79, of Ridgway, passed into his eternal rest in Heaven on September 5, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a battle with a rare form of blood cancer.
He was born on February 15, 1946, in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late George and Eileen (Hoffman) Brendel.
On September 9, 1967, Ben married the love of his life, Sandra (Vidmar) Brendel, at St. Leo Magnus Catholic Church. Over their 57 years of marriage, they shared an everlasting love while building a beautiful family and life together.
Coudersport Rotary Welcomed District Governor Dawn Linn
Jim Babcock, Ruth Sallade, Bob Kuhl, Rotary President Andrea Streich, Rotarian Greg Brink, Rotary District Governor Dawn Linn, Rotarians Lori Hansen, Penny Thomas, John Ablanalp, Ronnie Schenkein, Michael Rigas, Emporium Rotarian Denny Neal, and Rotarian Micki Brown
At our August 18, 2025, meeting at A&W West End Grill, we were treated to a very entertaining biography of District Governor Dawn Linn, which was spiced up by another Rotarian.
Dawn Linn is a retired CEO, Professional Philanthropist and Accidental Daredevil (Mostly on Purpose). She was CEO of YWCA North central PA from 2017 to January 2025. Before that, she spent 15 years at Peoples State Bank and Wachovia Wealth Management, then 14 years as the VP of Planned Philanthropy at the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania. She has been known to rappel down tall buildings, zip line through forests and navigate white-water rapids. She also likes to garden, read and create silk flower arrangements. She’s been married to her husband, Thomas, for 39 years and is the mother of 3 adopted grown children.
Gene P. Cummiskey, 88, formerly of Burnside Avenue, Bradford, PA
Gene P. Cummiskey, 88, formerly of Burnside Avenue, Bradford, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, surrounded by his family at Bradford Manor.
Family will receive friends on Saturday September 13, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am in St. Bernard Church, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am with Fr. Jim Gutting as Celebrant. Following the Mass, Military Honor’s by members of the United States Marine Corp. and the Honor Guard from the American Legion Post 108 of Bradford will be accorded in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Causer to Host Senior Citizens Expo in Kane Sept. 12
Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will once again host his annual Senior Citizens Expo in Kane to provide area seniors and their family members and caregivers convenient access to a wide range of information in one convenient location.
The expo will be held on Friday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kane Community Center, 46 N. Fraley St., Kane.
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 hope area seniors will take advantage of the opportunity to gather a lot of helpful information in one place.”
Due to the expo, Causer’s offices in Kane and Bradford will be closed all day on Friday, Sept. 12. People in need of urgent assistance that day should contact the Coudersport office at 814-274-9769 or the Harrisburg office at 717-787-5075.
The event is free to attend, and lunch will be provided. State, county and local exhibitors will be on hand to distribute information and answer questions about a variety of issues. Health screenings will also be offered, and door prize drawings will be held.
Causer noted he will also hold another expo on Friday, Oct. 10, at the Roulette Fire Hall.
For more information about the expo, contact Causer’s Kane office at 814- 837-0880. Information is also available at RepCauser.com or on Facebook at Facebook.com/RepCauser.
Doris C. Dow, 84
After 84 years of living fully, Doris C. Dow, surrounded by family and love, quietly passed away on the evening of August 30, 2025, at the Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, PA. She was born to Wilma Frances Montgomery Dow and Harold Frederick Dow in Tullahoma, Tennessee on July 29th, 1941, the first of nine children.
She grew up in Austin, Pennsylvania, graduating from high school in 1959, with the distinction of being the Class Valedictorian. Throughout her youth, she was actively engaged in the Austin United Methodist Church and the community. Planning to earn a teaching degree, she had been accepted to Grove City College in western Pennsylvania but decided instead to marry the love of her life, Samuel G. Baker, Jr., whom she met while working at the town’s general store. The wedding was held at the Austin United Methodist Church on August 29, 1959. After a honeymoon trip through the South, she and her newly betrothed took up residence on his farm in Cochranville, PA in Chester County. Together they had two daughters, Linda and Lisa.
Christopher James McFall, 42, of Port Allegany, Pennsylvania
Port Allegany-Christopher James McFall, 42, of Port Allegany, Pennsylvania, passed away on September 6, 2025.
Born on April 11, 1983, in Olean, New York, Chris known for his generous heart and adventurous spirit—brought warmth, laughter, and light into the lives of all who knew him. His presence was unforgettable, and the love he gave was unconditional.
Chris was a devoted father above all else. His greatest joy was spending time with his two sons, Valon and Callum McFall, whom he lovingly referred to as his best friends. Whether bonding over their shared love of reptiles or enjoying the outdoors with their beloved dog Nanook, Chris poured his heart into fatherhood and made every moment with his boys count.
FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY
* WHAT…Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation.
* WHERE…Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, McKean, Potter, and Somerset Counties.
* WHEN…Early Monday morning. *
IMPACTS…Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Those with agricultural interests should protect sensitive vegetation. Near-ground freezing temperatures could kill uncovered sensitive outdoor vegetation.
PITT-BRADFORD PROFESSORS GAIN GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES IN WEST AFRICA
Two Pitt-Bradford professors were among a select group of scholars chosen for a U.S. State Department Fulbright-Hays program in West Africa this summer, an experience that is already reshaping how they teach their students this fall.
Dr. Drew Flanagan, assistant professor of history, and Dr. Obinna Ezeihuoma, assistant professor of criminal justice, traveled with a dozen other University of Pittsburgh scholars to Senegal and the Gambia. Senegal is the westernmost country in Africa, and it nearly surrounds the Gambia, a skinny country consisting of land along either side of the Gambia River.
PennDOT McKean County Maintenance Work Schedule for the Week of September 8
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of September 8. 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:
Crack Seal & Hot Pour Mastic
- Route 6 between Lincoln Street in Kane Borough and Route 219 in Hamlin Township. Monday, September 8, through Friday, September 12. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
Crack sealing and hot pour mastic operations prevent water intrusion from seeping through cracks or joints in an asphalt road, which can lead to potholes and pavement breakup. They are proactive preventive maintenance strategies to prevent water from entering the roadways and accelerating the formation of potholes and other failures.
Pipe Replacing & Cleaning
- Route 6 between Bloomster Hollow Road in Hamlin Township and Jarett Lane in Smethport Borough. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
Pipe replacement and cleaning are essential in maintaining water flow around state roadways. Controlling water flow is one of the most important aspects of maintaining pavements. Uncontrolled water flow will damage both the pavement surface and the area under the pavement, which causes deterioration across the length of the pipe.
Side Dozing
- Route 46 between Route 646 in Foster Township and the Route 219 interchange in the City of Bradford. Wednesday, September 10, and Thursday, September 11. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
- Route 321 between Sugar Bay Fishing Road and Route 346 in Corydon Township. Monday, September 8, and Tuesday, September 9. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
- Route 646 between Route 46 and Route 346 in Foster Township. Friday, September 12. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
Side dozing removes excess material from beneath guide rail areas, which improves drainage and allows water to sheet flow off the roadway. Side dozing is a crucial highway maintenance operation because when drainage systems do not function properly, water collects on the road, weakens pavement, accelerates the formation of potholes, and creates the potential for icing conditions in the winter months.
Vegetation Management
· Route 146 between Route 6 in Hamlin Township and Route 46 in Norwich Township. Friday, September 12. This work takes place off the roadway and has little, if any, traffic impact.
· Route 346 between Red Rock Road in Foster Township and Route 246 in Otto Township. Monday, September 8. This work takes place off the roadway and has little, if any, traffic impact.
· Route 446 at the intersection of Route 155 in Eldred Township. Tuesday, September 9. This work takes place off the roadway and has little, if any, traffic impact.
Route 770 between Route 646 in Keating Township and Foster Hollow Road in Bradford Township. Wednesday, September 10. This work takes place off the roadway and has little, if any, traffic impact.
Mowing, herbicide spraying, and selected tree thinning help maintain a safe roadway free of obstructing vegetation, improving visibility to spot signage, traffic control devices, and other motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, and animals approaching the road. Additionally, a well-maintained roadside can improve drainage and prolong the life of the roadway.
This schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions, emergencies, or other unforeseen interruptions.
Customers can report road concerns by calling 1-800-FIX-ROAD. If calling after hours, please leave a name and phone number.
Jacqueline R. “Jackie” STEADMAN, 92, of Painted Post, NY, formerly of Galeton, PA
Jacqueline R. “Jackie” STEADMAN, 92, of Painted Post, NY, formerly of Galeton, PA, died Tuesday, September 2, 2025 in Guthrie Corning Hospital.
Born August 20, 1933, in Blossburg, PA, she was the daughter of Robert and Glenora Lockwood Williams. On April 12, 1952, in Galeton, she married Joseph Henry Steadman, who predeceased her on January 19, 2011.