Rev. Robert Edward ANDERSON, Jr., 63, of Ulysses, PA
Rev. Robert Edward ANDERSON, Jr., 63, of Ulysses, PA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
Born December 24, 1959, in Adrian Hospital, Punxsutawney, he was the son of Robert and Rose Mary Johnston Anderson.
A 1977 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, a Master of Science in Chemistry from Penn State University, a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, KY, and his teaching certificate from Clarion University.
On August 18, 1979, in Punxsutawney, he married his high school sweetheart, Melanie Copenhaver, who survives. They celebrated 44 years of marriage this past August.
Rob was a beloved pastor of multiple churches during his lifetime in Franklin, Galeton, Ulysses, and Genesee. He was currently serving as pastor of the Ulysses Methodist Church and Genesee Community Church. Rob would often say that his teaching career supported his preaching habit as he was an adored chemistry teacher for Coudersport High School in Coudersport. He loved to read, learn, teach, and mentor.
$4,000 EITC donation from Farmers National Bank
The Elk County Community Foundation was the grateful recipient of a $4,000 EITC donation from Farmers National Bank in support of grants that will be distributed to the Johnsonburg and Ridgway School districts.
Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program is a way for businesses to enrich educational opportunities for students and earn tax credits by donating to an Educational Improvement Organization.
The Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF) is designated as an Educational Improvement Organization under the EITC program. The EITC program makes grants available to public schools to support innovative educational programs that do not fall within the typical academic program. ECCF is an approved administrator of these grants.
RECALLS
Garland Ventures Recalls Ready-to-Eat Chicken Fried Rice Products due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Garland Ventures, a Garland, Texas, establishment, is recalling approximately 13,842 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken fried rice products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.
TGD Cuts, LLC Recalls Certain Fresh-Cut Fruit Cup, Clamshell and Tray Products Due to Possible Health Risk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 5, 2023 – TGD Cuts, LLC has initiated a voluntary recall of the specific fresh-cut fruit cup, clamshell and tray products listed below because they contain cantaloupe from TruFresh which has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Michael Eric Barber, 60, of Buffalo, NY
Michael Eric Barber, of Buffalo, NY passed in his sleep Thursday (Nov. 28, 2023), one day shy of his 61st birthday.
Michael was born in Cuba on Nov. 29, 1962, and spent most of his life in the Allegany County area of Western New York. The son of Odis Lee Barber Sr. and Eunice Julia Barber, he was raised in Friendship.
As a youth, he was a star athlete in baseball, soccer and basketball, winning multiple awards.
After graduating Friendship Central High School in 1981, he pursued a career in the armed forces, serving in the Special Forces Division of the U.S. Army. Private First Class (PFC) Barber will have a full military salute as a part of his homegoing services.
He was a lifelong member of the Friendship Church of God in Christ (COGIC), Friendship.
Walter B. Atkinson, 95, Goss Avenue, Portville, NY
Portville- Walter B. Atkinson, passed away Sunday (December 3, 2023) at his home on Goss Avenue, Portville, NY after a long illness.
Walt was born June 9, 1928, in Vineland, N.J., he was the son of the late William A. and Marion Ellis Atkinson. On December 8, 1951, he married the former Lois D. Bowker, who predeceased him on July 23, 2016.
Walt was a 1946 graduate of Athens Area High School, Athens P.A. He attended college in Rochester at the Rochester Business Institute, and Kings College in New Castle, DE. Walt worked for Cutco/Alcas in Olean.
He worked at the Hamlin Bank in Eldred, PA., as bank President, and as Manager for the First National Bank in Portville, he also worked in the Olean bank. He worked in accounting at Acme Electric in Cuba.
Nancy Ellen Campbell MacDonell, 95, of Bolivar, NY
Nancy Ellen Campbell MacDonell, 95, of Bolivar, NY passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 after a lengthy illness.
Nancy was born May 23, 1928 in the Cuba hospital, Cuba, New York and was a daughter of late Edward M. and Kathryn Elizabeth Sherwood Campbell.
Nancy married Robert Malcolm MacDonell on November 15, 1947. They were married 65 years when Bob passed away on June 18, 2013
Nancy was a graduate of Bolivar Central Schools Class of 1946. She then attended Alfred University.
She enjoyed working in retail for over 30 years and was an election inspector for the Town and Village of Bolivar for over 30 years.
Kinzua Quality Deer Cooperative Shares Deer Check Station Results
Bradford, Pa.: John Dzemyan, Leader of the Kinzua Quality Deer Cooperative (KQDC), thanks all the cooperating hunters that brought deer to the two Deer Check Stations staffed by volunteers.
John McClintick of Lewis Run won the $500 raffle for bringing in an antlerless deer (doe) on Saturday, 12/2.
Stanley Zawatski of Bradford won the $250 raffle for bringing in a buck on Saturday, 11/25.
The heaviest buck weighed in at 170# dressed; the heaviest doe weighed in at 130# dressed.
The oldest deer recorded for both sexes at the two Check Stations were both 5.5 years old.
Twelve points was the most points recorded on a buck.
The widest, inside, antler spread was 18 and ¾ inches.
The buck with the largest diameter on the pedestals had a 40 mm girth on the left antler and a 39 mm girth on the right antler.
Of the antlerless deer brought to the check station, 32% were harvested with DMAP tags and 68% were harvested with WMU antlerless tags.
Murray Martin Peterson, 79, of Russell, PA
Murray Martin Peterson, 79, of Russell, PA., died at his residence, Monday, December 4, 2023.
He was born December 6, 1943, in Jamestown, New York. He was the son of Murray H. and Viola M. Martin Peterson. Murray was a lifelong Warren area resident. He was a 1961 graduate of Northern Area High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree in education from the California University of Pennsylvania.
Murray was employed as a woodshop schoolteacher with the Warren County School District, teaching at Beaty Jr. High School and Warren Area High School, retiring in 1994, after 32 years teaching. After retirement, he went to work with the Warren County Assessment office and worked his family farm. Murray was a member of the Stateline Draft Horse Club, and Carroll Lodge 1147 Free and Accepted Masons.
Murray was a former Volunteer Fireman with the Russell Volunteer Fire Department. He had served as a board member of the Warren County Fair, where he was instrumental in making sitting benches, constructing the Band Aid Barn, building Fort Williams, and building dressing rooms in the old Cornplanter Pavilion. Murray enjoyed pitching horseshoes and bowling. He loved woodworking and his horses. He made patterns for the Boy Scouts of America to make benches with.
John R. Osborne, 80, of 24 Hedgehog Hollow, Bradford, PA
John R. Osborne, 80, of 24 Hedgehog Hollow, Bradford, PA passed away Tuesday, December 5th, 2023, at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born June 4th, 1943, in Bradford Hospital, he was a son of the late J. Russell and Elizabeth W. (Carr) Osborne.
A 1961 graduate of Bradford Area High School, he went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in history from High Point University. He always remembered his time at High Point fondly joined by childhood friends and fellow alumni Chuck Schreiber and Richard McDowell.
On October 28, 1968, in Elkton MD, he married Rosemary (Harris) Osborne who survives.
After a brief employment with the Public Assistance Office, John joined the Pennsylvania National Guard. While serving his country, he was employed at the family owned W. R. Case & Sons and ultimately Vice President of Manufacturing for the cutlery company his Great Uncle Russ founded. He later became a small business owner himself of office supplies and culminating in Copy Connection, a Xerox sales franchise he co-owned with his lifetime friend Colin Heron.
John L. “Jack” Green, 86, of Warren, PA
John L. “Jack” Green, 86, of Warren, PA, died on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, in Warren General Hospital.
Family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 pm Monday, December 11, 2023, at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St. Warren, PA. Funeral services will follow at 4:00 pm in the funeral home.
A complete obituary will be published when it’s available.
Shapiro Administration Plugs More Than 130 Orphaned & Abandoned Wells in Just 11 Months
December 06, 2023
Under Governor Shapiro’s leadership and harnessing historic federal funding, the PA Department of Environmental Protection has dramatically ramped up capping and plugging, reducing methane emissions, improving public health, and creating jobs in Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg, PA – Bringing an unprecedented focus to well-capping efforts and leveraging millions in historic federal funding, the Shapiro Administration has capped and plugged 132 wells under Governor Shapiro’s leadership – plugging more wells in the Governor’s first 11 months than in the previous eight years combined.
Capping and plugging orphaned and abandoned wells improves public health, reduces planet-warming methane emissions, and creates good-paying jobs. That’s why, from Day One of his Administration, Governor Shapiro directed the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to draw down as much federal funding as possible to cap and plug the orphaned and abandoned wells that dot Pennsylvania.
Joyce E. Cherry, 92, of 706 Bridge Street Johnsonburg, PA
Joyce E. Cherry, 92, of 706 Bridge Street Johnsonburg, PA passed away early Tuesday afternoon, December 5, 2023 at Penn Highlands-Dubois following a short illness.
She was born on April 22, 1931 in Johnsonburg, a daughter to the late Chet and Florence Nagle Nortum. On November 26, 1949, she married Joseph A. Cherry and he survives.
A lifelong resident of Johnsonburg, Joyce was 1948 graduate of Johnsonburg High School and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Joyce loved spending time with her family and tending her flower and vegetable gardens. She and her husband loved to travel and play cards. She was an excellent bowler and loved to do crossword puzzles and enjoyed reading her family bible.
Joyce had worked at Sylvania in Emporium for 15 years and she, along with her husband, owned and operated the Blue Jay Bar and Grill in Johnsonburg for 10 years.
Wellsville Police Blotter
Wellsville N.Y. Police Department
Wellsville Police arrested Robert N. Young, age 34, of Andover charging him with a Probation Violation. Young was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson. Young was committed to the Allegany County Jail on no bail. Young is due back in Wellsville Village Court on January 16th at 4:30 pm.
Information Sessions Scheduled for Penn College LPN Courses
Penn College has scheduled several Information Sessions for their upcoming LPN courses. When you enroll in the full-time Practical Nursing program, you’ll be on your way to 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.
To learn more, attend one of the Information Sessions that are scheduled for Thursdays, November 2, November 30 and December 7, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at Penn College/Wellsboro, 22 Walnut Street, or live via Zoom at the Education Council’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street. Registration is required. For more information or to register for an Information Session, call Wendy Joachim at (570) 724-7703.
Constance S. “Connie” Kandare, 63, of Big Run, formerly of Smethport, PA
Constance S. “Connie” Kandare, 63, of Big Run, formerly of Smethport, PA passed away Sunday (Dec. 3, 2023) at her home.
She was born July 25, 1960, to the late Norman and Lucille (Brady) Seger in Punxsutawney.
Connie was a graduate of Port Allegany High School in 1978. Connie owned the Cottage House Restaurant in Smethport. She mainly worked in the restaurant industry most of her life. Connie moved to Big Run in 2012 to be closer to family.
Seneca Resources Issued Permits For 4 New Gas Wells in Norwich Township
| PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Norwich Twp Township |
| Description: Gas permit issued on 11/30/2023 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC for site SGL 30 WT 2716 406HU 53849 in Norwich Twp township, McKean county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-11-30 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, permit, drilling, Gas |
| PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Norwich Twp Township |
| Description: Gas permit issued on 11/30/2023 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC for site SGL 30 WT 2716 405HU 53848 in Norwich Twp township, McKean county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-11-30 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, permit, drilling, Gas |
| PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Norwich Twp Township |
| Description: Gas permit issued on 11/30/2023 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC for site SGL 30 WT 2716 404HU 53847 in Norwich Twp township, McKean county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-11-30 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, permit, drilling, Gas |
| PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Norwich Twp Township |
| Description: Gas permit issued on 11/30/2023 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC for site SGL 30 WT 2716 403HU 53846 in Norwich Twp township, McKean county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-11-30 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, permit, drilling, Gas |
PA Permit Violations Issued in Lafayette Twp., McKean County
| PA Permit Violation Issued to HORIZONTAL EXPLORATION LLC in Lafayette Township, McKean County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/30/2023 to HORIZONTAL EXPLORATION LLC in Lafayette Township, McKean county. OGA3220(A) – PLUGGING REQUIREMENTS – Failure to plug the well upon abandoning it. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-11-30 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Daniel Howard, 71, of Route 6 west of Mt. Jewett, PA
Daniel Howard, 71, of Route 6 west of Mt. Jewett, PA passed away Monday morning (Dec. 4) at his residence.
Born Dec. 6, 1951 in Kane, he is the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Degolier) Howard. On Nov. 8, 1986, in Ridgway, he married Cheryl Mecca, who survives.
Dan graduated from Smethport High School and worked as a Plant Manager at Howes Leather, until it’s closing. He then worked for Brian Sees. He was also a Life Member of the Mt. Jewett Volunteer Fire Dept.
No Occupants Found In Rt. 49 Crash Overnight
Crary Hose Company
DISPATCHED: 12/06/23 03:26
ON SCENE: 12/06/23 03:37
RETURNED: 12/06/23 04:22
INCIDENT DESC: MVA WITH INJURIES
Dept 5 Crary Hose, Dept 6 (Knoxville-Deerfield Vol. Fire Company) Dept 26 (Sabinsville Firemen’s Ambulance Association) and UPMC ALS were dispatched to 3304 Rt 49 Westfield Township to the scene of a motor vehicle accident, one car, off roadway, unknown injuries. Squad 5-18, Engine 5-3 (Crew of 4), Chief 5, Dept 6 Engine 6-2 and Rescue 6-8 responded. PennDot also responded.
Squad 5-18 arrived on-scene at 03:37 to a passenger truck with light visible damage, off the roadway, two utility poles snapped. Occupant(s) of the vehicle fled the scene before our arrival. Dept 5 and 6 units performed a search of the immediate area with no patients found, no sign of injuries. ALS was recalled at 03:44. Dept 6 units were released at 03:54 and Dept 26 was recalled. PA State Police arrived on-scene 04:10. Dept 5 turned the scene over to PSP and returned available at 04:22
