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Rosemary LEHMAN, 94, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Ulysses, PA

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Rosemary LEHMAN, 94, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Ulysses, PA, died Sunday, March 31, 2024 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.  

Born March 6, 1930, in Blossburg, PA, she was the daughter of Herbert R. and Frances Minnie Gee LaRoy.  On October 20, 1946, in Brookland, PA, she married Claude M. Lehman, who predeceased her on May 26, 1994.  

She was employed by the Blass family at Coolridge Potato Farms.  Rosemary was an excellent cook and baker.  She loved to shop and enjoyed flowers.  She was a devoted Christian and her family was always her priority.  

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Port Allegany Women’s Club Hears About “To Fill a Backpack” From Founder, Andy Kulp

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Pictured (left to right) Mary Mensch, club secretary, Debbie Johnson, Andy Kulp and Joyce Stehle, club president.

The Port Allegany Women’s Club held the March meeting at the Senior Center.  Guest speaker for the evening was Andy Kulp, president and co-founder of the To Fill A Back Pack program. 

The program began in 2008 when Kulp and Jackie Culver saw a need at a local daycare for children without backpacks and supplies.  The group has handed out over 10,000 backpacks and supplies to children in six counties.  They average around 500 backpacks a year with the biggest year handing out 1,247.  

In the business portion of the meeting, Mary Mensch took over the duties as club secretary.  Discussion was held concerning the Town Square Concerts this summer as the Town Square will be torn up for part of the summer. 

The next meeting for the PAWC will be April 8th at the Port Allegany Senior Center.   

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Carol V. Hart, 84, of Smethport, PA.

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Carol V. Hart, 84, of Smethport, a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, went to be with the Lord, peacefully on Easter Sunday morning (March 31, 2024) at Bradford Ecumenical Home, Bradford.

She was born November 25, 1939 in Franklin, PA, A daughter of the late George W. Hart, Sr. and Imogene (Carner) Hart.

She attended the Kinzua Public Schools, graduating from Warren High School.

Carol enjoyed taking care of her family, cooking, quilting, flowers and gardening, attending church and traveling with her best friend and companion.

She is survived by five children: a daughter: Anna May Miller

Four sons: Wesley Horton, Daniel Horton, Andrew Horton and Randy Horton

Eight grandchildren, several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews

Also surviving is her very special long-time (40+ years) friend and companion, Jim Magee of Bradford.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, as sister, Joan Slater, and her brother, George W. Hart, Jr., all from Fertigs.

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Governor Shapiro Announces Guidance for Health Insurers to Improve Coverage for Over-the-Counter Contraception as the Administration Continues to Protect Access to Reproductive Healthcare

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April 01, 2024

Pennsylvania Insurance Department will issue guidance to insurers to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraception with or without a prescription.

PID will hold insurers accountable, requiring additional information from companies who chose not to cover OTC contraception.

Harrisburg, PA – Today, in support of women’s freedom to make their own health care decisions and the right to access the full scope of reproductive health care, Governor Josh Shapiro urged health insurers in Pennsylvania to make contraception more accessible and affordable, announcing new guidance on insurance coverage that may save women nearly $250 a year for over-the-counter (OTC) contraception.

With the launch of the first ever FDA-approved OTC daily birth control pill, Opill, Pennsylvania insurers are strongly encouraged to cover OTC contraceptives with or without a prescription, and are being asked to exempt this medication from the lengthy drug exceptions process as a best practice.

“For millions of women, birth control represents personal freedom and the ability to make choices over their own bodies. Now it’s time that insurance companies step up – I believe no one should be denied access to birth control because they can’t afford it,” said Governor Josh Shapiro. “That’s why today, my Administration is issuing guidance to health insurers that it is now best practice for plans to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraception with or without a prescription. If insurers don’t cover over the counter contraception, our Administration’ will ask for additional information on why not – and the Department will be pushing back to make sure exception processes aren’t preventing women from obtaining reproductive healthcare, and fully comply with federal law. As your Governor, I’m always going to protect reproductive health and a woman’s right to make decisions over her own body – and we will continue holding folks accountable to defend affordable access to healthcare.”

If an insurer chooses not to cover OTC contraception options, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) will require them to provide additional information to verify compliance with federal law and regulations, assessing why OTC contraception is not covered by the health care plan.

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Carl E. Vance, 74, of 2 McCourt Place, Bradford, PA.

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Carl E. Vance, 74, of 2 McCourt Place, Bradford, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by family at his side.

Born April 26, 1949, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Paul E. and Margarete (Schmidt) Vance. He graduated from Bradford High School in 1967.

On February 16, 1980, at the Bolivar Drive Baptist Church he married Barbara (Carty) Vance who preceded him in death on March 16, 2006.

Carl was employed at AVX in Olean, NY and the Particle Board in Mt. Jewett, PA and retired from Kendall Refining Company, where he worked as a Lab Technician.

He was a member of the Frances Sherman Auxiliary, Post 212. He was a loving, devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with family, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, camping, fishing, and grilling. 

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Robert C. “Bob” Taylor, 83, of 335 Chestnut Street, St. Marys, PA.

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Robert C. “Bob” Taylor, 83, of 335 Chestnut Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

He was born on December 30, 1940 in St. Marys, a Son of the late Leroy and Anna Garbic Taylor.

On June 1 1963, at Queen of the World Church, he married his bride, Lynda Fleming, who preceded him in death on November 13, 2018. Together they shared more than 55 years of love and marriage.

Bob was a member of Sacred Heart Church. He was a logger by trade, which he always said “I can cut for two skidders and skid for two cutters”. Bob loved spending time in the woods just sitting on a stump looking at the trees. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, as he was known for stretching the limits. Bob enjoyed picking berries and leeks. He could always be found in the kitchen cooking for his family and friends. Bob especially looked forward to the Fall season which he enjoyed baking, making wine and sauerkraut with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also made several trips to visit the Amish, always looking for a log cutters discount. Bob was very personable and would always give out compliments, “You look so young for as old as you are.”  He gave out cloves of garlic that he kept in his vest pocket. Bob was also known for his storytelling wit. He was a friend to all and knew how to put a smile on anyone’s face in any situation.

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Gary O. Rathbun, 92, of Friendship, NY

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Gary O. Rathbun, 92, of Friendship, NY, passed away on March 31, 2024 after a brief illness. Born on May 16, 1931 in the small hamlet of South Bay, New York, he was the third son of the late Clarence H. Rathbun and Lucinda B. Maranville Rathbun.

In 1945, he came to the Olean area to visit a friend who he served in the Army with.  There he met Beverly M. Eaton of Olean whom he married on March 30, 1955, and who predeceased him on March 16, 2023.

Gary graduated from Fort Ann Central School in 1948 and never lost his love for the Adirondack State Park and the beautiful mountains and lakes that exist there.  In 1951, he was invited by Uncle Sam to join the Army, where he spent 33 months in the Military Police. From March 1955 to October 1979, he was employed in Engineering and Sales at Acme Electric, Cuba, NY. From 1979 to 1986 he was co-owner of B-B Electric and Systems in Bradford, PA. After retiring he worked part-time for Norton Electric in Eldred, PA.

Gary and Beverly were members of the Friendship Methodist United Church since 1960. Gary served on the Friendship Village and Town Boards for six years, was Town Justice for seven years and served on the Friendship School Board for five years. He was a member of the Cuba-Friendship Lodge #306 F&AM, and during that time, he was a Past District Deputy from 1990 – 1991, and served on several Grand Lodge Committees. He was also a member of the Corning and Rochester Consistory, Damascus Shrine, Court 3 Royal Order of Jesters, Allegany County Shrine Club, New Smyrna Beach, FL Shrine Club, New York State Magistrates Association, the Friendship American Legion Post 1168 and the Friendship Rotary.

After retiring, Gary and Bev traveled extensively in the USA and Canada, and for several years spent the winters in New Smyrna Beach Florida. His hobbies were woodworking, hunting and traveling. He loved to travel around the county in his Shay replica of a 1929 Model A Roadster.

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Gregory G. Patterson, 57, of Bradford, PA

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Gregory G. Patterson, 57, of Bradford, PA passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at the Olean General Hospital.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Bradford American Legion Post 108.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

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Galeton March Weather Report

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Well I trust that you all had a very nice Model T Ford ride the month of March 2024. Just enough spring to make you feel good. The month started out cold with a morning reading of 15 degrees. From then on the morning temperatures stayed in the 20’s and 30’s. It did warm up to 52 degrees on the 15th but dropped down to 14 degrees on the 22nd. Daytime readings were in the 40s and 50s with a few afternoons getting to the high 50s and mid 60’s. The March winds arrived on schedule which kept the actual temperatures feeling rather cool. We had strong damaging winds on the 10 th and 11th. The average hi for March is 43 degrees and the average low is 33 degrees.

Just a reminder that on March 11 and 12 1888 we had a historically major winter storm along the east coast. An average of 37″ of snow fell, high winds throughout New England. 400 deaths were recorded and everything was completely shut down. This all happened before climate change!!

Average monthly rainfall is 3.00″ We received 3.01″ Last year the amount was 2.5″ This was rain and melted snow.  Snowfall last year was 2.5″ and this year it was 3.18″. We had a trace of snow on the ground for 6 mornings.

The total for 2023. We received 37.68″ of rain and melted snow which is 4.61″ below normal. We received 20″ of snow which is 34″ below normal April showers bring May flowers. You perhaps know that saying.
Henry W. Lush, National Weather Service Observer

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House Fire on Keating Ave. in Port Allegany, PA

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Star Hose Company #1 

***WORKING FIRE***

Easter dinner was interrupted when Box 3-2 was struck for a house fire on Keating Avenue in the borough this evening. Chief 310 (Ernst) arrived and reported a working fire in a single-story residence. Engine 3 secured their own hydrant and stretched a line to the interior for fire attack. Squad 3 laid in from a second hydrant and split their crew to stretch a backup handline, throw ladders, and complete ventilation. Crews from Roulette, Coudersport, and Ladder 14 from Emporium assisted on scene while an Engine from Smethport stood by at our station.

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Christena L. Pistner, 77, of Morianna Avenue, Bradford, PA

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Christena L. Pistner, 77, of Morianna Avenue, Bradford, PA passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Olean General Hospital.

Born on November 22, 1946, in Buffalo, NY, she was a daughter of the late Lowell and Rowena Barber.

She was a 1964 graduate of Olean High School.

On February 14, 1973, in Bradford, she married Rupert C. Pistner, who survives.

Chris was very involved in Boy Scouts for many years. She was a Boy Scouts Leader, Den Mother, Pack Leader, Council Activities Chairman, Summer Camp staffer, and more. She not only helped her two sons both earn their Eagle Scout Award, but several other local boys as well. She was awarded the Silver Beaver in 1995. She volunteered at the Elk Lick Scout Reserve and worked at Calumet International Camporee from the early 1990s until the camp’s closing 2022. She loved woodcarving and fishing.

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House Fire on Keating Avenue in Port Allegany

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At 7:05 PM on Sunday, Port Allegany Fire Dept. has been dispatched to a residential house fire at 203 Keating Avenue. Coudersport dispatched for tower & RIT. Roulette for standby at Port Allegany. Emporium ladder truck requested. Roulette diverted to scene. Roulette Ambulance to scene.

7:55 PM–FIRE OUT.

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Troy T. Coppella, 56, of West Washington Street, Bradford, PA

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Troy T. Coppella, 56, of West Washington Street, Bradford, PA passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at UPMC Shadyside, with his family by his side.

Born May 9, 1967, in Saint Marys, he was a son of the late Thomas L. Coppella and the late Margaret Ann Pistner.

He was a 1985 graduate of Bradford Area High School.

On October 3, 1992, he married Christa M. (Lucco) Coppella who survives.

Troy began working after graduating from high school for his father at Coppella and Associates. He continued to operate the business after his father retired, and was currently working right up until his death. In 1998 he joined the Bradford City Water Authority starting as the staff accountant and later became the billing manager/controller.

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Maria E. Wolcott, 77, of Derrick City, PA

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Maria E. Wolcott, 77, of Derrick City, PA passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the Erie County Medical Center, in Buffalo, NY.

Born on March 12, 1947, in Santiago de Chuco, Peru, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Angela Aguilar Escobedo.

Maeia graduated high school in Peru and later graduated in 1970 from Inca Gacilaso De La Vega University in Lima, Peru, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Family Education and Childcare. She worked for an organization helping orphans and children in Hauraz, Peru after a major earthquake there where she met Chris Wolcott, her future husband, who was working there in the Peace Corps. They married on July 20, 1972, in Lima, Peru.

After coming to the United States in 1973, Maria worked at the Children’s Home in housekeeping and then as a childcare worker. She later taught Spanish at Bradford Central Christian High School for many years until its closing and part-time at the University Pittsburgh at Bradford. She also taught Spanish at The Learning Center and worked at the YMCA Day Care Center until illness forced her to retire.

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