Richard G. “Hinder” Geitner, 58, of S. Michael Road, St. Marys, PA
Richard G. “Hinder” Geitner, 58, of S. Michael Road, St. Marys, PA passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh following a lengthy illness.
He was born on September 3, 1965 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Gerhart “Gary” Geitner, who preceded him in death in 2003 and Carol Meyer Geitner, who survives of St. Marys.
On October 14, 1989, in St. Marys Church, he married Lori Nasoni, who survives. Together they shared more than 34 years of love and laughter.
Hinder was a 1983 graduate of St. Marys Area High School and had worked at Eastern Sintered Alloys for the past 38 years. He was a longtime member of the Eagles and the Camp Owners. He loved being outdoors, and enjoyed spending time in the woods hunting and going to camp. Most of all, he loved being with his family and being a Papa to his five grandchildren.
Bernard A. “Bernie” Hawks, 76, of Cuba, NY
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather
Bernard A. “Bernie” Hawks, 76, of Cuba, NY passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 at home with family by his side after many years of related illnesses to Agent Orange he lost his battle to pancreatic cancer.
Born on January 31, 1947, in Wellsville, he was a son of Robert E. and Isabelle Linza Hawks. On February 22, 1969, in Friendship, he married the former Julie A Graves who survives.
Bernie was a graduate of Richburg Central Schools Class of 1966 where excelled in sports. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1966-68. For his service he received the Vietnam Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 60.
His entire working career was in Tire Sales, but retired from Valley Tire Co., in Olean after 40 years in the tire industry.
Bernie was an active member of the Cuba Methodist Church where he served in many board positions and the Cuba American Legion Post 655. He had coached the Cardinals Little League Team during his son’s youth and was a basketball referee for many years. He was well known in the area for selling tires and attending sporting events.
In addition to his wife of 54 years, Julie, he is survived by
Linda M. Kemick, 73, of Bradford, PA
Linda M. Kemick, 73, of Bradford, PA passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Olean General Hospital.
Family will be receiving friends on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Ave. followed by funeral services at 6 pm. A complete obituary will follow soon.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
M. Phyllis Daly, 92, formerly of Forest Road, St. Marys, PA
M. Phyllis Daly, 92, formerly of Forest Road, St. Marys, PA passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at Christ the King Manor in DuBois.
She was born January 24, 1932, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Alfred and Frances Meyer Gleixner. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1949 and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. After graduating from Central Catholic, Phyllis continued her education at Seton Hill College, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Home Economics.
On April 24, 1954, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Phyllis married the late Eugene F. Daly, who preceded her in death on July 23, 2008.
MULTIPLE CRASHES IN ELK COUNTY–STAY HOME
Ice & Snow are moving in on the area from the Elk-Cameron area. Caution is advised as temps drop to freezing. Hazardous road conditions are spreading North & East of those areas.
BRADFORD AREA NOW AFFECTED
1:09 PM–SUMMIT ROAD CLOSED AT LMT & RED ROCK. Rew & Derrick City VFD Dispatched.
1:29 PM–OTTO TWP. FIRE TO CLOSE RED ROCK HILL FOR VEHICLE IN DITCH.
1:33 pm–TRACTOR-TRAILERS STUCK ON JAMES CITY HILL.
Kaleb Long Explains Beekeeping to Coudersport Rotary Club
Coudersport Rotary Club hosted speaker, Kaleb Long, at their January 22, 2024, meeting at A&W West End Grill.
The 15-year-old homeschooled 10th grader spoke about his beekeeping project.
He’s been keeping bees for 4 years after taking an online course from Penn State Extension to learn about the subject.
Kaleb brought a hive with accessories and tools including a smoker, jar feeder, queen excluder, pry tool, and beekeeper garb for display. He has 12 hives that he monitors and treats for varroa mites, which carry diseases that can kill the hive.
Kaleb treated us to samples of summer, early fall and late honey for us to try. His honey can be found at Kaleb’s stand 1 mile north of Gold on Rte 449.
Thank you, Kaleb, for an interesting and informative presentation!
2-Vehicle Accident on Extremely Slippery Bootjack Road near Ridgway–North & South Lanes Now Open
At 11:10 AM on Sunday, Ridgway Fire & EMS have been dispatched to the area of 15403 Bootjack Road for a 2 vehicle crash. Road is extremely slippery. PennDOT is being notified. Northbound lane blocked. Two 80-year-old patients in one vehicle reporting injuries. One patient in second vehicle is injured. Route 219 is closed on Bootjack Road. 2 Ambulances are responding from Ridgway and one from Fox Township.
11:34 AM–Fox Township ambulance released from Bootjack crash & dispatched to Powers Drive for another crash. Another crash on Toby Road is reported to possibly have no injuries. State Police are reported to be handling multiple crashes.
11:38 AM–St. Marys has been dispatched to Wilson Road & Windfall Road for a 2 vehicle accident.
12:03 PM–Bootjack is back open now. Bucktail Road (Route 120) now reported to have vehicles that slid off the road in multiple locations.
12:05 PM–Penn Highlands ELK IS ON FULL DIVERSION. Power failure has taken down phones & computer-operated equipment.
Kane VFW Post 1132 Marking 100th Anniversary
PA State Rep. Martin Causer
Congratulations to Kane VFW Post 1132 on your 100th Anniversary! The post was chartered on January 29, 1924. Senator Cris Dush and I attended their celebration and presented House and Senate citations to Post Commander Dave Swanson and State Commander David “Spike” Gyger. Thank you all for your service. Here’s to another 100 years of supporting veterans! 