John Eugene Robbins, age 76, of Middlebury Center, PA passed away at home on Sunday, February 18, 2024.
Born January 23, 1948 in Wellsboro, PA, he was the son of the late John H. and Clara L. (McVannan) Robbins.
John was the owner of Willie’s Bar in Osceola for many years until his retirement.
His favorite pastime was fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Mary E. (Flynn); daughter, Cathy and Bob Williamson and two granddaughters, Tatianna Castellino and Abigail Hurler.
John was preceded in death by his daughter, Amy Robbins.
Per his wishes there will be no services.
A Celebration of John’s life will be held at a later date.
Dennis R. Moyer, age 81, of Sabinsville, PA the son of the late Glenn E. and Cora B. (Benjamin) Moyer.
Dennis married Judith A. Bartoo, they shared 55 years together.
He retired in 2004 from the Dresser-Rand after 32-plus years of service.
He enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Judy; daughter, Roxanne K. Sabins of Wellsville, NY; son, Michael R. (Connie) Moyer of Sabinsville; grandson, William E. (Nancy) Cole and five great-grandchildren.
Per his wishes there will be no services at this time.
Burial will be in Sabinsville Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
At 6:57 PM on Monday, Bradford Firefighters have been dispatched for a possible building fire at 2 Kiwanis Court, 2C. Caller reports smell of burning plastic in a bedroom.
The PA Knights of Columbus Central West Region held their annual regional free throw competition at Our Lady of Peace School in Erie, PA. This event included contestants, boys and girls ages 9 through 14 from 16 districts in the region.
Pennsylvania District # 157 comprises the following local Knights of Columbus councils: Bradford, Coudersport, Eldred, and Galeton attended the event.
In the 11-year-old girls’ division Arica Wright (4th from right in photo) represented the Coudersport council from District 157 and won her age division. Arica will be advancing to the Knights of Columbus Pennsylvania State Free Throw Championship on Saturday, March 9th.
Photo (front l-r):
14-year-old boys’ winner Nicolas Natoli – Clearfield council 409
13-year-old boys’ winner Dominic Natoli – Clearfield council 409
12-year-old boys’ winner JT Natoli – Clearfield council 409
11-year-old boys’ winner David Welch – Grove City council 3658
10-year-old boys’ winner Jude Osborn – Grove City council 3658
9-year-old boys’ winner Brady Hoover – DuBois council 519
9-year-old girls’ winner Payton Crider – Edinboro council 6191
10-year-old girls’ winner Nellie Sawin – Albion council 3979
11-year-old girls’ winner Arica Wright – Coudersport council 1355
12-year-old girls’ winner Aryana McCleary – DuBois council 519
13-year-old girls’ winner Alyssa Natoli – Clearfield council 409
14-year-old girls’ winner Madison Osborn – Grove City council 3658
Douglas M. Koenig of Maple Avenue, Allegany, NY passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at the Buffalo VA following a short illness.
Doug was born on November 25, 1962, in Rochester and was the son of Donald G. and Louise Williams Koenig.
Doug was a 1980 graduate of Salamanca High School. He enlisted and served in the US Army for 3 years. Doug worked at several restaurants as a Chef in Rochester before moving to Olean where he continued to work as a Chef at the Seneca Allegany Casino in Salamanca for 10 years. Doug was currently working at Home Depot. Doug was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Webster and the Knights Templar in Rochester. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan.
Michael R. SUCHOCKI, 80, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Boyertown and Gilbertsville, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024 in Roswell Park, Buffalo, NY.
Friends may call at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA on Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Pottstown.
Born October 7, 1943, in Philadelphia, he was the son of John and Catherine Ruskie Suchocki. On September 22, 2008, in Wellsboro, he married Joan M. KappensteinYoung, who survives. A graduate of Mount Carmel High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1961 – 1965 during the Vietnam War. He was employed as a prison guard at SCI Graterford and the Potter County Jail.
Rochelle Huet Laird, 57, of St. Marys and formerly of the Philippines, passed away peacefully at Sweden Valley Manor in Coudersport on Friday, February 16, 2024.
She was born June 8, 1966 in Bulan, Sorsogon, Philippines, daughter of the late Artemio and Sophia Magante Huet. On September 24, 1988 in Cherry Point, NC, she married William T. Laird, who survives.
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Gerald I. “Fuzzy” Fiske II, 39, of Shinglehouse, PA passed away with his loving family by his side on Friday, February 16, 2024, in Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision on February 6, 2024.
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
Donald L. HOCKENBERRY, 81, of Scio, NY, died Monday, February 19, 2024, in Jones Memorial Hospital.
Born July 7, 1942, in Altoona, he was the son of David and Margaret Harris Hockenberry. On April 2, 1977, in Lewiston, he married the former Eileen J. Young, who predeceased him on February 14, 2021. He was employed by the Youngstown School District as a janitor.
Debra L. Caskey, 62, of Bradford, PA passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born on May 22, 1961, in Olean, NY, she was the daughter of the late Donald E. and Mary E. (Lindy) Crattie.
She was a 1979 graduate at Bradford High School. She then attended the University of Pitt-Bradford, and later main campus, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in English.
On July 3, 1993, in the First Presbyterian Church, she married Steve R. Caskey, who survives.
Deb worked for Morgan Optical, Seneca Optical, and retired as an Optician at Gateway Ophthalmology.
She was a member of the American Legion Post 108 Auxiliary, and the Pine Acres Country Club. Deb loved to spend time with her family and attend her children’s activities.
Al Mack Van Orden, Jr., 77, of 28 Hall Road, Derrick City, PA passed away, Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Pavilion at BRMC.
Born October 27, 1946, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Al Mack and E. Jeanne (Schoolmaster) Van Orden, Sr. He was a 1964 graduate of Bradford High School.
He married the love of his life, Diana C. (Campbell) VanOrden on February 14, 1998. She preceded him in death on January 21, 2021.
He was a member of the Foster Township Police Department from 1976 to 1980. He served as Deputy Sheriff of Pratt County KS. from 1980 to 1985. He also drove truck for many years locally and over the road. He was a Briggs and Stratton Master Mechanic last working for Burt Young Sales.
He loved to hunt, fish, and attended Foster Township meetings. He was a life member of the Derrick City Volunteer Fire Department.
At 5:53 PM on Monday, a medical helicopter has reported a possible structure fire on Champlin Hollow Road in Ceres Township. Shinglehouse Fire Dept. has been dispatched. Heavy fire & smoke is reported.
Bryan and Kohlson Uhl with red foxTyler Fitch with his three sons and their gray fox.
Johnsonburg, Pa.: Young Kohlson Uhl proudly hauled a red fox off the truck tailgate and ran it over to the weigh station at the Rolfe Beagle Club. He already knew the routine and spewed out answers to the questions he knew we were going to ask, “My Dad shot this red fox at 4:00 Saturday morning. We were hunting public lands in Elk County. My Dad used an electronic call and he shoots a .223 rifle!” Kohlson was out of breath because he had spit all his words out at once. Bryan and Kohlson’s male red fox weighed in at 12.2#. Congratulations, Bryan and Kohlson Uhl. We love to see families hunting together.
Shortly later, Tyler Fitch showed up with his 10.8# female gray fox, and three young sons, Anthony, Cooper, and Chase. Anthony did the honors and hauled the gray fox over to the weigh station. “My Dad missed the other one,” he volunteered. Tyler harvested his gray fox on public lands in Warren County near 7:30 pm on Saturday. He used an electronic call and shoots a 12-gauge. Anthony volunteered again, “I get to go after I have one more birthday.” Tyler and Anthony will make a good predator hunting father-son duo.
Rolfe Beagle Club’s Statewide Coyote and Crow Hunt will take place in September 2024.
Irene C. “Cookie” Nussbaum, 79, of 258 West Creek Road, St. Marys, PA passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Penn Highlands Elk, with her family by her side.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Robert M. Buckheit, 78, of Port Allegany, PA died Sunday (February 18, 2024) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary
Robert J. Dean: Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather
Robert J. Dean, 89, of 7796 Rte. 417, Bolivar, NY passed away peacefully Monday, February 19, 2024 at home with family by his side.
Born on August 20, 1934, in Alma, he was the son of the late James and Mildred Cline Dean. On September 27, 1953, in Oswayo, he married the former Frances A. Sturdevant and together they shared the next 70 years together.
Bob was a graduate of Allentown High School. He served in the United States Army and also served in the United States Army Reserves.
He owned and operated Bob’s Auto Body Shop in Bolivar for fifty years from 1970 until his retirement in 2020.
Bob was a member of the Bolivar United Methodist Church, Macedonia Lodge 258 F&AM, the Coudersport Consistory, the Ismailia Shriners, and the Empire State Towing and Recovery Association. He had served on the Advisory Board at Alfred State College for the Auto body/Automotive Technical Program, and had served as President of the Southern tier Auto Body Association in the 1970’s.
On February 18th, 2024 at approximately 1:00AM, following a report of a domestic dispute, Cuba Police arrested Andrew P. Beckendorf (40) of Cuba, NY.
Beckendorf was arrested on charges of harassment 2nd (Violation), endangering the welfare of a child (Misdemeanor), criminal mischief 4th (Misdemeanor) and obstruction of governmental administration (2 Counts, Misdemeanors).
Beckendorf was processed and issued an appearance ticket to appear at a later date. Beckendorf is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The YWCA of Bradford is closed today, Monday, February 19, 2024. If you need to reach a program, please call the following on-call numbers for each department.
Housing and Employment Services: 1-814-331-8280
Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Program: 1-814-331-6487
Housing and Employment Services: 1-814-331-8280