Bobby Jo Reid, 41, of Bradford, PA passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024.

She was born on July 19, 1982 in Olean, NY, a daughter of the late Gary, Sr. and Winifred McCracken Reid.

She attended Bradford Area schools.

Bobby Jo loved teaching all the kids in her family how to swim and spending time with her family; especially her grandbabies.  She was a dedicated and hard worker throughout her life.  She was also a free spirit who loved travelling across the country.  When she was a little girl she was a “poppy girl” for the Bradford American Legion Post 108.  She also enjoyed going to her nephew Buck’s sporting events.

She was employed by Seneca Manufacturing Co., Salamanca prior to working at Keystone Powdered Metal, Lewis Run.

                  “beloved husband”

WILLIAMSVILLE, NY—Theodore S. “Ted” Seamans, 85, of Williamsville, formerly of Wellsville, NY passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, in Hospice Buffalo, after a short illness.

Born on Wednesday, March 23, 1938, in Bradford, PA, he was a son of Stanley I. and Anna Pauline Phillips Seamans.   On October 29, 1966 in Wellsville, he married Sharon M. Morris, who survives.

Ted was a graduate of Sheffield High School in Sheffield, PA.  He also attended Alfred University in Alfred.  Ted honorably served in the US Army.  He was employed as a draftsman at the former AirPreheater in Wellsville.  He owned and operated T & T Upholstery in Wellsville for many years.

Ted was a member of Akron Lodge # 527 F & A M in Akron. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution.  He loved music and was a member of several bands in the Wellsville area where he sang, played the guitar and the harmonica.  He enjoyed golfing and loved spending time with his dog, Freddy. 

Paula J. Croyle, 72, of 424 Water Street Extension, Johnsonburg, PA passed away at Penn Highlands-Elk, St. Marys, PA following a lengthy illness. She was born in St. Marys on October 30, 1951, a daughter to the late Glenn and Adeline Cherry Weirick. 

A lifelong resident of Johnsonburg, Paula was a 1970 graduate of Johnsonburg Area High School. She was a member of Holy Rosary Church and was beloved by her family, especially her grandchildren.

Paula had retired in 2014 from MPP in Ridgway after 5 years of service. She had also worked as a private home health service aide for over 10 years. 

Jaysen Adam Adkins, age 52, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at his home.

He was born on August 6, 1971 in Los Angeles, CA, the son of Billy Joe Adkins and Tressa (Brace) Giles. J

aysen was employed as a plumber and was a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of the much-loved Dennis Craig Stromberg, age 78, of Bradford, PA.  Dennis was born in Bradford on July 22, 1945 to Sarah Thurley Dennis Stromberg and John Raymond Theodore Stromberg.

He attended Bradford schools, graduating with the Bradford Area High School class of 1964.  From there, he attended Macalester College, Minneapolis Minnesota, and the American Management Association, Saranac Lake, NY, receiving a Masters Certificate in business management.

Dennis began a wonderful career in executive sales and marketing as a trainee for the Caterpillar corporation, Peoria Illinois.  With his work there and with other construction equipment companies he lived in various countries in Europe for twenty years (Switzerland, Spain, England, Netherlands) with business territories covering Europe and the Middle East.

Dennis was adventurous in spirit and in action. He loved travel, was a car enthusiast, skier, passionate sailor and reader with an extraordinary ability to recall detail.  Most recently he served as President of the Kiwanis Club of Bradford and was an avid supporter of its important mission to serve children of our community.  Naturally outgoing, he easily formed and retained many long-term friendships throughout his life.

Karen B. Carty, 79 of Kane, PA died January 13, 2024 at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehab Center after a lengthy illness.

Karen was born in Bradford, PA on October 31, 1944. She was the daughter of Evelyn Vecellio and stepfather Clyde J. Vecellio. She graduated from Bradford High School in 1962.

On November 5, 1966 in Bradford, she married Ronald J. Carty, who survives. Karen worked several years at the Producers Bank in Bradford until 1967 when she and Ron moved to Kane. She spent the next 11 years working for Warren National Bank. In 1985 she and Ron established Katy Realty, which they co-owned for 40 years before selling to Howard Hanna Professionals.