Phyllis A. Cook, 94, of 502 Church Street, St. Marys, PA
Phyllis A. Cook, 94, of 502 Church Street, St. Marys, PA passed away in her sleep Monday, November 6, 2023 at Valley View Retirement Community in Belleville, PA.
She was born May 5, 1929 in Indianapolis, IN, daughter of the late Walter and Helen Brandenburger Stuck at the outset of the Great Depression. Their family farm raised turkeys, milked cows, cultured Honey Bees, and grew corn to survive when it was still possible to have an active farm inside the city limits of Indianapolis.
She earned her teaching degree from Indiana Central University and additionally trained at Indiana University. Phyllis taught 1st and 4th Grade many years in the St. Marys Public Schools.
Phyllis met her future husband Harold E. Cook, Jr. while he served in the U.S. Navy Engineering Department at Purdue University. They were married at Holy Rosary Church and Hal preceded her in death on December 4, 2004.
Edwin A. Archer Jr., 72, Port Allegany, PA
After a courageous battle with cancer, Edwin A. Archer Jr. passed away at the age of 72 on November 11th, 2023. He was surrounded by family at UPMC Cole, where he received end of life care by a compassionate staff.
He was born on June 4, 1951, in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania to Edwin A. Archer Sr. and Genevieve Lewis. He grew up in Keating Summit as the oldest of five children. He attended Austin and Port Allegany School Districts and achieved a GED.
His biggest achievement was becoming a Certified Addiction Counselor for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services.
He married Linda Nace on July 30th, 1988 and they were married for 35 years at the time of his death.
Mary Virginia Devling, 101, of Galeton, PA
Mary Virginia Devling, 101, of Galeton, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born November 27, 1921, in Galeton, she was a daughter of the late Clyde A. and Emma (Schramm) Devling. She was a graduate of the Galeton High School and Penn State University.
Mary was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in Egypt during WWII. She then worked for the First National Bank in Galeton until retiring.
She was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church in Galeton, serving as a teacher and as the treasurer in the Sunday School Department, a member of the American Legion and a member of Friend X.
Nancy L. Sposato, 81, of 33 Brennan Street, Bradford, PA
Nancy L. Sposato, 81, of 33 Brennan Street, Bradford, PA passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born July 30, 1942, in Bradford, PA, she was a daughter of the late James J. and Mary M. (Chohrach) Manning. She was a 1960 graduate at St. Bernard School.
On May 11, 1963, at St. Bernard Church, she married Richard L. Sposato, who survives.
Nancy formerly worked at the DFS Finance Company, and she worked part time at Bradford Central Christian High School in the cafeteria.
James Sewell, 80, of 29 Ave B, Bradford, PA
James Sewell, 80, of 29 Ave B, Bradford, PA passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by family.
Born on October 14, 1943, in Bradford, he was a son of the late John C. and Elizabeth R. (Spencer) Sewell. He attended Bradford Area High School.
On November 17, 1969, in Allegany NY, he married Nicholene (Volliet) Sewell who survives.
Jim formerly ran his own construction company, worked for PennDot, the City of Bradford Roadway Department, KOA Speers, Boise Cascade, and the Children’s Home.
“Online Silent Auction” hosted by Allegany County Democrats
Belmont, NY — The Allegany County Democratic Committee invites you to bid on more than fifty items in its Virtual Silent Auction fundraiser. This silent auction takes place entirely online so you can peruse and bid in the privacy of your own home. Proceeds will fund the committee’s work in 2024.
For gift giving or for treating yourself, the auction includes multiple gift certificates to local businesses, fresh eggs, BuffaLove cookies, a closet clean-out service, gardening cold frame, hand-quilted items, a house concert, festival tickets, homemade pies, wine collections, lottery tickets, plus so much more.
Bidding ends November 22nd and winners will receive their prizes by early December. Follow this link to learn more: https://alleganydemocrats.betterworld.org/auctions/fall-2023-silent-auction
# # #
PennDOT Urges Homeowners to Winterize Their Mailboxes
Montoursville, PA – As the winter season approaches, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reminds property owners to make sure their mailbox is in the correct location to ensure the efficiency of both the mail service and the snow plowing operations. In addition, property owners should also inspect their mailbox to verify it has a strong support.
Mail carriers will make every effort to deliver the mail. However, if the mailbox is not accessible to the carrier due to snow build up, or if it is not properly located along the roadway, you may have to pick up your mail at the post office.
DEP Releases Draft 2024 Pennsylvania Integrated Water Quality Report
Public comment on the report will be accepted through December 11.
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has released the draft Pennsylvania 2024 Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report for public comment. The report serves as the biennial update on the health of streams and lakes statewide.
DEP has water quality monitoring stations throughout Pennsylvania that record data year-round and help inform DEP’s work to restore waterways when they are not meeting water quality standards. The Shapiro Administration is committed to ensuring every Pennsylvanian has access to clean air and clean water, as guaranteed under the Pennsylvania Constitution.
BRADFORD MAN CONVICTED OF MEGAN’S LAW OFFENSE
(McKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania; November 6, 2023): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, following a jury trial on November 6, 2023 at the McKean County Courthouse, Codi Veite, of Bradford, was convicted of Failing to Verify Address/Be Photographed as required under the law formerly known as Megan’s Law (Felony 2).
Penn College teams make positive strides
The men’s cross-country team at Pennsylvania College of Technology closed out its season with its highest finish ever at an NCAA event over the weekend, while the men’s and women’s basketball and wrestling teams posted victories, and several soccer players received postseason honors.
MEN’S/WOMEN’S CROSS-COUNTRY
“Ten runners, 10 personal records. Running conditions were near-perfect — cool and dry with a slight breeze,” second-year coach Tom Leeser said after Saturday’s races in the NCAA Division III Mid-Atlantic Championships at Lock Haven University’s West Branch Course.
Michael Scalzone, MD, MHCM Joins the Laurel Health Centers
Laurel Health is excited to announce that Michael Scalzone, MD, MHCM, has joined the Mansfield Laurel Health Center, located at 416 South Main St. in Mansfield, PA where he is accepting new patients with a focus on women’s health and wellness.
ALL PITT-BRADFORD AND PITT-TITUSVILLE ASN STUDENTS TAKING LICENSING EXAM PASS
BRADFORD, Pa. – One hundred percent of the Associate of Science in Nursing students at University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and its program at the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville who took their licensing exam in the last year passed on the first try.
Missing Puppy in Sweden Township
Could you please post my mom’s missing pup.
Her name is DAISY. She’s been missing for over 24 hours. She lives on Brooklyn Road in Sweden Valley.
Contact April Stuckey via Facebook or 814-203-0115 or Tim Snyder via facebook
