Causer Honors Emporium Fire Department Volunteers
Members of the Emporium Volunteer Fire Department were recognized at their annual banquet recently, with Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) serving as guest speaker. After thanking all members for their contributions to community safety, Causer presented citations from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to several members in appreciation of their milestone years of service. Pictured from left are Beverly Farren, 45 years; Captain Steve Banjor, 15 years; Deputy Chief Albert Aikens, 35 years; George Jones, 35 years; Terri Housler, 25 years; Captain Gary Olay, 35 years; Adam Johnson, 25 years; and Mike Singer, 15 years.
Ronald J. Mye, 77, of Warren, PA Services
Smethport – Ronald J. Mye, 77, of Warren, PA died Friday (February 23, 2024) at Kinzua Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Warren.
He was born July 29, 1946. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, at 9AM Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Services For Donald Richardson Set For Saturday
Donald E. Richardson “services slated”
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA — To pay respects to Donald Richardson, 76, of Shinglehouse, and his family, calling hours will be held from 1 pm to 2 pm on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Crosstown Alliance Church, 120 E. Honeoye Street, Shinglehouse, where a Celebration of Life will follow at 2 pm.
Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Saturday at the church.
Don passed away on February 17, 2024.
Don entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
Information Sessions Scheduled for Penn College LPN Courses
Penn College has scheduled Information Sessions for their upcoming LPN courses. When you enroll in the full-time Practical Nursing program, you’ll be on your way to a fulfilling career in just one year. With skilled faculty, hands-on learning labs, 1,546 hours of instruction, and access to Penn College student services, you’ll be confident and ready to take the Practical Nursing licensing exam (NCLEX-PN), and if you want to advance your career, we have pathways to get you there.
Penn College basketball coaches reflect
In another busy week, the Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s basketball team closed out its season while its wrestling, men’s lacrosse, archery, and esports teams saw action — and a new women’s volleyball coach was named.
Highlighting this week’s schedule, wrestlers will compete Friday and Saturday in the NCAA Division III Mideast Regional Championship at Rochester, New York, while the baseball team is scheduled to open on Thursday at Elmira College. Previews for both of those squads will be forthcoming.
Charles “Randy” Johnson, age 60, of Tioga, PA
Charles “Randy” Johnson, age 60 of Tioga, PA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 22, 2024. He was born November 22, 1963 in Wellsboro, PA to Charles F. and Sandra A. (VanDusen) Johnson.
Randy was an Elkland High School graduate of class 1981 and graduated from Corning Community College in 1999 after achieving his engineering degree. He was an Alumni of Elkland’s high school band, the Farmington Township Supervisor and was on the Tioga County Fair Board for several years.
On May 28, 1993 Randy married Janet Waina and they spent 30 loving years together before his passing.
Randy was said to be reliable, he was always the man you called if help was needed. He enjoyed the outdoors; like taking care of his lawn, grilling, raising chickens and tapping 30-plus maple trees. Randy was known as the mechanic of the family; he rebuilt his tractor a few years ago and was always tinkering away on a new project. He loved woodworking, blues music, driving his truck and spending time with his beloved dog best friend – Griffin. Randy loved spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews.
