Shirley J. Milchuck, 83, formally of Ridgway, PA
Shirley J. Milchuck, 83, formerly of Ridgway, PA died on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Pinecrest Nursing Home.
She was born on July 3, 1940, in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Cecil A. and Virginia B. (Hall) Berfield.
She had previously been employed at Carson Finance in Coudersport, Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ridgway, and retired after many years at Alltel. She was an avid gardener, reader, shopper, and loved to travel.
David F. Bleem, Sr., 82, of Bradford, PA
David F. Bleem, Sr., 82, of Bradford, PA went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the Olean General Hospital.
Born on September 12, 1941, in Bradford, he was a son of the late John W. Bleem and Mary Rose (Chicketti) Bleem-Fabian.
On September 9, 1961, in Bradford, he married Carol Ann (Anderson) Bleem, who passed away February 21, 2004.
He enlisted in the United States Army on June 29, 1961, and served until his honorable discharge on June 22, 1964.
David was a laborer in the Brick Union #9. He was a former member of the Moose Club. He loved hunting, fishing, spending time with his family, sitting on the patio, and taking rides.
John Patrick Malone, 88, of 9400 Laidlaw Rd, Franklinville, and formerly of Hinsdale, NY
John Patrick Malone: Husband, Father, Grandfather
John Patrick Malone, 88, of 9400 Laidlaw Rd, Franklinville, and formerly of Hinsdale, NY passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at Cuba Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
Born on December 13, 1935, in Olean, he was a son of William and Pauline Moore Malone. In 1958, he married the former Marilyn M. Brown who survives.
John was a graduate of Allegany Central School. He then served in the United State Army from 1958-60.
He had worked at Acme Electric Corp. and owned his own construction business. Last he was a self-employed plumber installing water pumps and plumbing on area farms in the Hinsdale area until his retirement.
He was a member of the Hinsdale American Legion Post 250 and the Cuba American Legion Post 655. John enjoyed gardening, reading Western Novels and had read all the Louis L’Amour books.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by
Gene M. Vandusen, 60, of Pleasant Twp., Warren, PA
Gene Vandusen
Gene M. Vandusen, 60, of Pleasant Twp., Warren, PA, died Tuesday morning, February 28, 2024, at Mercy Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio, after an extended illness.
He was born March 3, 1963, in Arlington, Delaware. He was the son of George and Jean Wast Vandusen. Gene has resided in Warren, PA., since 2000. He was a graduate of Kingsford High School, Kingsford, Michigan and earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Skidmore College.
He served for 22 years with the U.S. Navy, as a Chief Petty Officer, retiring in April of 2000. He was employed with the former G.T.E. Sylvania and was an operator of the Seneca Power Plant, retiring from there after 18 years employment. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, ice fishing, bowling, and traveling.
Potter County Artisan Co-op plans events and classes in March
On Saturday, March 2, 10-noon, join artist, Renee White, to paint and assemble a Wooden Bunny Basket. Register by calling 814-274-8165. Price of the class is $25.00.
A Spring Watercolor Class for ages 16 and up will be taught by artist, Laurie Angood, Friday, March 8, from 6-8pm. Available subjects include, a robin’s nest, tulips, and pussy willows. Choose one or paint all three. All materials, including artist quality paint, and paper provided. For attending, students are given a take home gift bag with watercolor paper and a filled watercolor palette. Price of class is $35.00. Please call the Artisan Co-op to register at 814-274-8165.
A Needler’s Night hosted by cross stitch artist, Julia Overton Healy will be held on the first and third Wednesday of each month, starting March 6, from 6-8pm. Open to any handwork artisan or hobbyist who uses needles. Crochet, knitting, tatting, cross stitch, embroider, etc. Donations accepted but not required. Bring a drink and a snack.
Northern Alleghenies Community Foundation announces Executive Director Transition
Tiffany Boschert will assume the position of Executive Director of the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies upon the retirement of current Executive Director, Paula Fritz Eddy.
The Board of Trustees of the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies is pleased to welcome new leadership. Tiffany Boschert is coming aboard as the new Executive Director, while we wish all the best to Paula Fritz Eddy, current Executive Director, who will be retiring in the coming months. The Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies is the parent company of the Elk County Community Foundation and the McKean County Community Foundation.
Tiffany comes to the Executive Director position with a strong background in philanthropy, leadership, management, and community development. As the past Director of Development at Catholic Charities Counseling and Adoption Services, Erie, PA, Tiffany brings with her a wealth of experience in donor relations, grant writing, and budget management, along with a passion for positive change within our communities. Her professional expertise includes Family Development Specialist at The Guidance Center, Pregnancy and Parenting Counselor at Catholic Charities Counseling and Adoption Services, and Executive Director at the Boys & Girls Club of St. Marys.
Cutler to Introduce Legislation Expanding Access to Donated Prescription Drugs
HARRISBURG – House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) announced Wednesday he plans to introduce legislation to expand access to donated prescription drugs in Pennsylvania.
Currently, Pennsylvania’s Cancer Drug Repository Program only allows healthcare facilities and physicians’ offices to donate unused cancer medications to pharmacies participating in the repository program. The program is overseen by the State Board of Pharmacy and, currently, only two pharmacies are enrolled to receive donated prescription drugs as part of the program.
The legislation, first introduced by Cutler in 2018, would expand the current Cancer Drug Repository Program to allow both healthcare facilities and individuals to donate prescription drugs (other than cancer drugs) to the program.
Graves Maple Products in Shinglehouse to Host PA Woodmobile During Maple Weekend
Potter – Tioga Maple Producers Association
Be sure to stop by Graves Maple Products (#1 on the brochure) during Maple Weekend (March 16th – 17th 10-4). They will be hosting the PA Woodmobile this year!
You will be able to sample and purchase our Maple Products as well as see the process! 
Patricia L. “Patty” Sweet, 82, Bradenton, FL & Olean, NY
BRADENTON, FL- Patricia L. “Patty” Sweet “Loving mother, grandmother, and sister”
Patty L. Sweet passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at her home in Florida, surrounded by her friends, family, and dog after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Patty was born December 7, 1941, in Olean, NY, the daughter of Pascal and Lucy Aurino. She was a lifelong resident of Olean, in later years, splitting her time between her home on York Street and winters in Florida.
Patty graduated from Olean High School in 1959, where she lettered four years in varsity basketball and cheerleading. She enjoyed athletics throughout her life as an avid skier and golfer. Patty was the Bartlett Country Club Women’s Champion ten times. Even after her diagnosis, she continued to stay as active as she could and through sheer willpower, lived on her own terms until the end.
Patty spent most of her life as a homemaker and wonderful mother. She took great pride in her home, her sons, and her grandchildren. She enjoyed the simple pleasures of planting flowers, the natural beauty surrounding her home, watching the sunset on Anna Maria Island and her beloved dogs.
Heather Lynn Youndt, 48, of Coudersport, PA
Heather Lynn Youndt “beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister”
COUDERSPORT, PA—Heather Lynn Youndt, 48, of Coudersport, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in UPMC Cole Place, Coudersport, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on Tuesday, September 30, 1975 in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of John K. and Melanie L. “Mel” Lunn Volz. On July 20, 2013 in Shinglehouse, she married Kevin William Youndt, who survives.
Heather was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse and also graduated from the former Olean Business Institute in Olean, NY. Heather was employed for several years at the former Olean Tile Plant, then was employed as a CNA at the St. Elizabeth Mother House in Allegany, NY. She then was employed as manager at the former Blockbuster Video Store in both Olean, NY and Wellsville, NY. She then relocated to Georgia where she was employed for Holiday Inn. After moving back to Potter County, Heather worked for Adelphia in Coudersport and later for the former K-Mart in Olean. Prior to becoming ill, she was employed as a CNA for UPMC Cole in Coudersport.
Heather was a member of the First Baptist Church in Shinglehouse. She enjoyed crocheting and crafts of all kinds. Her greatest love was her family.
Margaret M. “Margie” Visseau, 97, of Shinglehouse, a former longtime resident of Little Genesee, NY
Margaret M. Visseau “beloved mother, grandmother, and GG”
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Margaret M. “Margie” Visseau, 97, of Shinglehouse, a former longtime resident of Little Genesee, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a short illness.
Born on Tuesday, October 5, 1926 in Shinglehouse, she was a daughter of William G. and Clara A Garneret Sutherland. On February 18, 1950 in Bolivar, NY, she married Robert G. “Bob” Visseau, who passed away on March 31, 2006.
She was a graduate of Bolivar High School, Bolivar, NY. Margie was employed at the former Dexter-Hysol Company in Olean, NY for 20 years, retiring on October 1, 1987.
She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Shinglehouse and was a member of the 4Cs Senior Citizens Club in Bolivar. Margie enjoyed reading, traveling, gardening, and horseback riding.
Her greatest love was spending time with her family.
Penn College wrestlers set for NCAA Regionals
Penn College will have four wrestlers ranked among the top eight in their respective weight classes when the action gets underway at 10 a.m. Friday in the NCAA Division III Mideast Regional Championships hosted by RIT in Rochester, New York.
The tournament concludes on Saturday.
Junior Noah Hunt, who has taken the podium twice in regional competition with a fifth in 2022 and a sixth last year, is ranked third at 141 pounds in the Feb. 26 final regular-season regional ranking of the National Wrestling Coaches Association. Also, Travis Green is fifth at 165, Kaden Ware is sixth at 133 and TJ Martin is seventh at 149. The last three are freshmen.
UAHS Welcomes Dr. Jones to General Surgery Team
Bradford, PA; Olean, NY – Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), parent company of Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), is pleased to welcome Robert Jones, MD, general surgeon, to the network of physicians in the region. Dr. Jones will be joining the UAHS team of experienced general surgeons that includes Luis Gonzalez, MD, Eduardo Morales, MD, Dadrie Baptiste, MD, Safi Malik, MD, and Zahid Chohan, MD, general and vascular surgery.
Dr. Jones will be specializing in the following procedures: laparoscopic gallbladder removal and appendectomy, hernia repairs, inguinal, umbilical, and ventral, small bowel and colon resection, breast lumpectomy and mastectomy, thyroidectomy, upper endoscopy, and colonoscopy.
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.
Allentown Units Assisted in Early Morning House Fire on North Main Street in Bolivar, NY
Allentown Volunteer Fire Company Inc.
After a short night last night, this morning shortly after 4:30 units were once again requested for a working fire in Bolivar. Several depts have now worked 2 consecutive fires with only a few hours in between.
Allentown 1,7,50,501,503 responded to this incident.
Crews split for interior and exterior operations. Units were back in service shortly after 9 am.
Gas Wells Started in Westfield Township
| SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Westfield Twp Township |
| Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 2/21/2024 at site Painter 4HU 53943 in Westfield Twp township, Tioga county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-02-21 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
| SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Westfield Twp Township |
| Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 2/21/2024 at site Painter 3HU 53942 in Westfield Twp township, Tioga county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-02-21 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
Penn College Spotlight On Baseball
Player development. That is what Pennsylvania College of Technology baseball has been all about under coach Chris Howard, a former professional himself, and the results speak for themselves.
Last season, the Wildcats made their sixth straight playoff appearance and finished second in the United East Conference for the third time since 2017, posting a 22-20 overall and 16-8 UE mark in all UE games, earning him UE Coach of the Year honors.
While it was Howard’s first United East Coach of the Year honor, he was named Coach of the Year twice previously — in 2008 and 2009 when the Wildcats competed in the Penn State University Athletic Conference. Over that time, his teams have produced 11 seasons with 20 wins, including four in the NCAA era that began in 2014-15. Penn College won the UE championship in 2015 and finished second in 2017, 2018 and 2023. It was third in 2022.
In 17 years, his teams have gone 342-244.
At the end of last season, Howard said, “We will be a young team next year after losing so many to graduation, but we have an outstanding ’23 class coming in, together with some really quality returners. I’m really excited about the opportunity to develop this next bunch.”
And so the process begins again, with the season opener set for Thursday at Elmira College.
Wind Advisory issued
Wind Advisory issued February 28 at 3:32AM EST until February 29 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE…Cattaraugus and Allegany counties.
* WHEN…From 11 AM this morning to 4 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may
result.
INSTRUCTIONS: Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY
Garage & House Fire on North Main in Bolivar, NY
At 4:30 AM on Wednesday, Bolivar & Richburg Fire Depts. are responding to 111 North Main Street in Bolivar for a garage and house on fire. Clarksville, Allentown, Friendship, Shinglehouse & Westons Mills also dispatched.
5:20 AM–Portville & Westons Mills tankers requested to scene. Interior crews told to evacuate.
NY ROUTE 275 REOPENED AT 8:27 AM IN BOTH DIRECTIONS.
Heather Lynn Youndt, 48, of Coudersport, PA.
Heather Lynn Youndt
Heather Lynn Youndt, 48, of Coudersport, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in UPMC Cole Place, Coudersport, after a courageous battle with cancer.
To pay respects to Heather and her family, calling hours will be held from 1pm to 7pm on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, where funeral services will be held at 3:30pm on Sunday, March 3, 2024, with Pastor Clint Pearsall of the First Baptist Church, Shinglehouse, and the Rev. Russell J. Horning of Shinglehouse, co-officiating.
Heather entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Heather, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
A complete obituary will follow.