Sue J. PORTER, 85, formerly of Coudersport, PA, died Sunday, November 3, 2024 in the Lutheran Home, Kane. Born October 10, 1939, in Bolivar, NY, she was the daughter of Clarence and Vivian Cobb Jackson.
On May 3, 1958, in Shinglehouse, she married Harlow D. “Hal” Porter, who predeceased her on April 10, 2019. She was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School and Zion Bible School. Sue devoted her life to her family. Sue was a member of Gospel Tabernacle in Coudersport, where she served as organist for many years, and the Christian Motorcycle Association.
Marilou L. Filips, 70, of Bradford, formerly of Ceres, NY, passed away with her loving family by her side on Sunday, November 3, 2024, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
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.
Edward T. Bosnik, 90, of 319 Sorg Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home.
He was born February 3, 1934 in St. Marys, son of the late Frank and Frances Koss Bosnik. He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1952, and retired from Straub Brewery. He enjoyed assisting in the building of the Bavarian Hills Golf Course and later worked part time at the pro shop there.
In the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in 1953, Ed married the late Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Straub, who preceded him in death on February 26, 2006.
JoAnn D. (Griech) Gradizzi, 86 of Kersey, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, following a brief illness.
She was born June 10, 1938 to Peter and Mary (Curci) Griech of Ridgway.
JoAnn was a graduate of the Ridgway Area High School class of 1956.
On June 27, 1959 in St. Leo’s Church, Ridgway, she married Jerome J. Gradizzi. Together they shared 33 years of marriage until Jerome’s passing in December 1992.
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. The congregation at the United Methodist Church of Port Allegany honored their pastor with a gift. Not to be out done, the Junior Church children presented Pastor Jim with a vase of flowers with their pictures thanking him for “helping us grow”. UMC would like to thank all of the community pastors for all they do all year through.
Mary Lou Herzing, 91, of 715 Clark Road, St. Marys, passed away following a lengthy illness at her residence with her family by her side on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
She was born July 4, 1933 in St. Marys, daughter to the late Joseph and Mary Ella Squires McKnight. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1951. She was a committed member to her county, serving as Justice of the Peace, and took a great interest in making her community stronger. Mary Lou worked for Stackpole Carbon Company and served as Vice President alongside of her husband for Indus-Sales, Inc.
She married her late husband, Kenneth M. Herzing on October 11, 1952 in the Sacred Heart Church. He preceded her in death on June 24, 2013.
Benjamin A. Hash, Jr., 80, of Wellsboro, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, in the Green Home surrounded by family. He was born November 9, 1943, in Chester County, PA to Benjamin and Elizabeth (Myers) Hash. On August 10, 1963, he married Joan Butler, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. They had known each other since the third grade and graduated from Downingtown High School together in 1961. When he was 25, he was drafted into the Army, and he served in the 82nd Airborne. Ben was a Boy Scout leader, helped with 4H, enjoyed trains, Pittsburgh Penguins hockey, and flannel shirts. He was committed to his family and was a deeply loved husband, father, uncle, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather “Poppy”.
After learning to play guitar, write music, create computer code and design a video game, what is the next thing that Bradford native, Daniel Picklo decided to tackle? Writing his first novel! That’s exactly what Picklo, a Senior Web Developer for BridgeRev, (an Oklahoma City based company), did in 2024. His debut novel, The Dead Don’t Forgive, released on Saturday, October 5 through Amazon.com in paperback format. The hardback edition became available by October’s end.
Picklo, a Bradford Area High School and Pitt-Bradford alumnus, has been employed in the Marketing and Technical Services industry for ten (10) years, but states, “Writing and storytelling were always my first real passions. But, realizing that most authors cannot live off of their writing, I looked at other avenues that could provide a living.” Picklo expressed his gratitude for the position he’s currently afforded that enables him to write for fun.
The Dead Don’t Forgive is a psychological-thriller, set in the Pacific Northwest. The protagonist, Sam Stratton, battles grief and remorse for the untimely death of his young wife. In an effort to find healing, Sam treks into the wilderness on a therapeutic, 3-day hike with others who battle their own private demons. The intrepid group soon discovers that their pasts are more similar than previously thought, as they disappear deeper into the rugged wilderness. Thoughts of healing and atonement are quickly replaced by the struggle to survive.
On November 4, at 9:38 pm Emporium Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to 339 W. Fourth St. for a rollover crash with entrapment. Air Medical has been dispatched.
John D. Baker, Sr., 63, of Smethport, passed away Saturday (November 2, 2024) at his residence after battling cancer.
He was born January 10, 1961 in Olean, NY, the son of John DeForest Baker and Veda H. Kagerise. Since 1992, he has been together with his longtime companion, Dawn R. Pierce, who survives.
John had worked in many fields as a laborer and was a truck driver as well, before becoming disabled.
To pass on the generosity shown to our department during Flood Debby, we will be donating our 1990 Chevy Tanker truck to Elk Mills Poga Fire Department in Bulter, Tennessee. We will also be sending a number of pallets of equipment, both from Crary Hose and items donated to us by Towamencin, Bon Air and other fire departments that donated through those departments. This fire department lost EVERYTHING from the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The level of impact this has on a volunteer fire department is immeasurable, and we are so thankful we are now in a position to help.
Thank you to Ground Shaker out of Muncy, PA for transporting the truck. Ground Shaker is accepting donations for fuel. You can find them on Facebook.
Thank you to Chief 5-10 Brent Skelton for all of your work over the last few weeks to make this happen! Communications are still difficult with those affected by Helene, but Brent’s persistence paid off.
The volunteer Firefighters and First Responders of Crary Hose Company send our thoughts and prayers out to all people affected by natural disaster. We only wish we had more to give.
Barbara A. Kellogg “beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister”
Barbara A. “Barb” Kellogg, 75, of Coudersport, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a long illness.
Born on Wednesday, December 29, 1948 in Hornell, NY, she was a daughter of Dean M. and June H. Clark Kellogg. On April 13, 1991 in Olean, NY, she married Joseph M. Hughes, Sr., who survives.
Bruce L. Leet, 85, of Smethport, passed away Sunday (November 3, 2024) at the Bradford Manor, Bradford.
He was born July 15, 1939 in Weston Mills, NY, the son of James and Gladys (VanGorder) Leet . On March 30, 1968, in Mt. Jewett, PA, he married Leola Fay Keller, who survives.
Mr. Leet was a 1957 graduate of Smethport High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965. He worked for the PA Dept. of Transportation.
The Gator Network hosted a Watch Party held at Fillhart’s Friendly Inn in Roulette. Gator Network interviewers for the evening were Jeremy Morey, Doug Archer Andrew Young and Kerry Hawver, pictured here with cameraman/producer Jason Okerlund (pictured far left). Also pictured are the first of the Gator team to arrive as they preview their questions for the upcoming interviews. They are (front, seated) Julian Kaple, Bradly Stilson, Gavin Moses, Kellen Veilleux, Liam Hawver, Ethan Tarbox; (back) Isaac Postlewait, Carson Neely, Aiden Bliss, Nick Wilfong, Brayden Babcock, Chase Boyd, Coach Justin Bienkowski, Gavyn McKervey, Tristan Kiser, Tyler Fillhart and Patrick McMahon. The third picture is of QB Brennan Fillhart and Isaac Postlewait being interviewed by Kerry Hawver. The Gator Network will be broadcasting the Gator’s playoff game with Keystone, being played in Kane. Kick-off is 7 p.m.