Julia Joanne Fishkin, 85, of 12 Valleybrook Dr., Bradford, PA
Julia Joanne Fishkin, 85, of 12 Valleybrook Dr., Bradford, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 2, 2023; surrounded by her family.
She was born on June 8, 1938 in Jamestown, NY, a daughter of the late James “Jim” and Amy Kathryn Cardy DeMuro.
She was a 1956 graduate of the Jamestown High School.
On November 17, 1956 she married Richard J. Fishkin; they later divorced in 2003.
Michael S. PROCTOR, 57, of Galeton, PA
Michael S. PROCTOR, 57, of Galeton, PA, died Friday, December 1, 2023 in his daughter’s home in Coudersport.
Born July 5, 1966, in Coudersport, he was the son of Richard and Cindy Lou Huggler Proctor. A graduate of Galeton Area High School, he was employed by Patterson Lumber for many years. Mike was known for being a hard worker and a caring person. His family was his pride and joy. He loved being with family and friends.
Steven Eugene Cochran, 68, of Hopewell, Va.
Steven Eugene Cochran of Hopewell, Va. was promoted to heaven on Sunday, November 26, 2023 in his home with family around him.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra J. Cochran; his sons, Steven J. Cochran and Tony E. Cochran (Johnie); his daughters, Kera M. Kellogg and Anna J. Garst (Casey); his grandchildren, Natasha Cochran, Joseph Flahart, Madison Hoyt, Travion Cochran, Braedyn Gilormini and Haven Garst; his brothers, Thomas Cochran (Karen), Frederick Cochran (Tracy) and Joseph Cochran (Angela); and his sister, Jean Mealy (Clayton).
Steven was preceded in death by his brother, Duncan Cochran; parents Frederick Cochran (Mabel) and his adopted son, William Beason.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 6 at the VFW Post 637 Banquet room in Hopewell, Va and the Kelley Reunion.
Nancy Lorena Mckee, 81, of Warren, PA
Nancy L. Mckee, 81, of Warren, PA went home to be with the Lord, on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at the John and Orpha Blair Hospice House, Warren, PA.
She was born on April 21, 1942, in Coudersport, PA, the daughter of the late Harry Kellogg and Isabella (Arnold) Kellogg. Nancy had resided in Warren, PA since 1983 and lived in Sugar Grove, PA, before.
Nancy was raised by her aunt and uncle, Irvin “Bucky” and Cecil Chandler. She was a graduate of Youngsville High School, Class of 1960. Nancy was a graduate of Nursing from Jamestown Community College, and she received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Fredonia.
Nancy was employed with Warren General Hospital, then with First American Healthcare as an administrator, and retired from Warren State Hospital in 2004.
Pennsylvania State Police Announce Member Promotions
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police recognized the promotions of four Sergeants and 49 Corporals during a December 1 ceremony at LCBC Manheim in Lancaster County, Commissioner Christopher Paris announced.
A Bureau of Liquor Enforcement employee was promoted to Enforcement Officer 3 during the ceremony.
Promoted to Sergeant:
Sgt. Danea L. Durham, of Montgomery County, is assigned to the Southeast Training Center, Bureau of Training and Education. Sgt. Durham enlisted in the State Police in 2003 and was promoted to Corporal in 2018.
Sgt. Michael D. Glentzer, of Luzerne County, is assigned to the Bureau of Integrity and Professional Standards. Sgt. Glentzer enlisted in the State Police in 2009 and was promoted to Corporal in 2016.
Sgt. Lance L. Schimp, of McKean County, is assigned to the Bureau of Emergency and Special Operations, Special Emergency Response Team, West. Sgt. Schimp enlisted in the State Police in 2004 and was promoted to Corporal in 2013.
Sgt. Matthew C. Steele, of Jefferson County, is assigned to the Bureau of Integrity and Professional Standards, Internal Affairs Division. Sgt. Steele enlisted in the State Police in 2014 and was promoted to Corporal in 2020.
Promoted to Corporal:
Cpl. Robert C. Ace Jr., of Bucks County, is assigned to the Bureau of Communication and Information Services, CLEAN Administration Audit/Investigation Unit. Cpl. Ace enlisted in the State Police in 2007.
Cpl. Gary D. Beadle, of Lycoming County, is assigned to the Troop F, Montoursville, Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Specialist Unit. Cpl. Beadle enlisted in the State Police in 2007.
Shapiro Administration Awards $19.3 Million in 2024 Countywide Action Plan (CAP) Implementation Grants
The grant initiative targets projects that improve the health of streams and rivers, benefiting local stakeholders and those living downstream.
Area counties are included in these grants.
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded $19.3 million in 2024 Countywide Action Plan (CAP) Implementation Grants to county teams across Pennsylvania’s share of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. These grants support their efforts in reducing nutrient and sediment pollution to restore the health of local streams, rivers, and lakes.
“These grants have proven to be effective in boosting projects restoring Pennsylvania streams, rivers and lakes,” said DEP Interim Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley. “Since 2021, we’ve seen teams implement everything from streambank tree plantings to livestock crossing installations. I’m excited to see the ingenuity and progress made by this year’s grant recipients. Their work benefits not only their communities, but our Commonwealth and beyond.”
Dean G. Scalfaro, 87, recently of Grand Junction, IA
July 25, 1936 – Nov. 28, 2023 JEFFERSON, IA — Dean G. Scalfaro, 87, recently of Grand Junction, IA, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson, IA. A visitation was held Friday, December 1, 2023 at the Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson, with a Celebration of Life planned for a later date.
Dean was born July 25, 1936 in Olean NY the son of Philip “Pat” and Beulah (Hatch) Scalfaro. Dean was influenced by and especially close to his grandfather Dominick “Grandpa Nick” Scalfaro and his grandmother Lena “Grandma Lena” Martin. All preceded him in passing.
He was a 1955 graduate of Otto Eldred High School, Eldred PA. Dean began working as a welder for Dresser Clark in Olean NY in 1956. He had a keen interest in utilizing his self-taught mechanical skills and expanding his career with Dresser and after several years was recruited by the Service Department to become an Erecting Superintendent, traveling both domestically and the world overseeing the installation of complex reciprocating engine compressors as well as centrifugal compressors and complimentary equipment. Dean was eventually promoted to lead the Franklin Park IL mid-west service office and went on to oversee service operations in Abu Dhabi and Philadelphia for the company. Dean was instrumental in developing the highly successful Contract Maintenance Group and retired from Dresser Rand, a joint venture formed by Dresser Clark and Ingersoll Rand, after 50+ dedicated years of service. Dean instilled his exemplary work ethic in all his children.
DEP Asks for Pennsylvanians’ Input on Priority Climate Action Plan
DEP to Host Public Engagement Session in Lycoming County on How to Use Federal Funding Aimed at Addressing Climate Change
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Energy Programs Office will host a public engagement session to give Pennsylvanians an opportunity to provide feedback on how to use federal funding aimed at addressing climate change. This is one of five sessions being held statewide with the goal of involving Pennsylvanians in developing a Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) for communities across the Commonwealth.
The session will be on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 6:00 PM at Firetree Place, located at 600 Campbell Street, Williamsport, PA 17701. If you would like to attend, you can register here.
Governor Hochul Announces $2.8 Million of Federal Infrastructure Funding for Road Improvements in Allegany County
Belmont, NY…. The Allegany County Democratic Committee is pleased to announce that Governor Kathy Hochul has approved $2.8 million in federal infrastructure funding to improve roads in Allegany County.
This is part of $100 million in statewide road resurfacing improvements funded under the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law by President Biden in November 2021. The Act provides historic investments and funding for transportation and road improvements, rural broadband access, and clean energy investments to create jobs and rebuild and improve America’s aging infrastructure.
Allegany County residents will benefit from $1.8 million to resurface I-86, Route 305, and Route 446 in the Town and Village of Cuba, and $1.0 million to resurface Route 19 from the Pennsylvania state line to Stannards in the Town of Willing.
Galeton weather report for November 2023
November 2023 was a mostly typical November however a very dry month. We recorded rain for only 6 days. Morning lows ranged from a low of 18 to mostly in the 30’s. We started off many days with clear skies and frost. It is interesting to note that with a dry month Pine Creeks looks very healthy with a nice flow of water.
There was no measurable snow until the 29th. As usual with the first snowfall there were slippery roads with no road treatments early with the usual accidents. The hill on Route 6 on West Main Street had five water trucks lined up with their wheels spinning. The gas wells had to wait for water on the 29th.
I must comment that it was reported to me that a person was observed mowing their lawn on the 24th. A day after Thanksgiving. Mowing seems to never stop. There was a time when it stopped on Labor Day. I will not comment on mowing until next year. However, I was told Sunday while picking up a Christmas tree at Geisers that a reader appreciates my comments about mowing.
The average high temperature for the month is 46 and the low average is 32. Last year we received 4.3″ of snow and 4.69″ of melted snow and rain. This year we received 1″ of snow and 1.96″ of melted snow and rain. We had one day with 1″ or more of snow on the ground and two mornings with a trace of snow. We had fog one morning.
Once again we missed the storms. Just to the west and north of Galeton they experienced heavy lake effect snow. We were under a winter storm watch but that was about all.
Henry W. Lush
National Weather Service Observer
John H. Bixler, Jr., 84, of Emporium, PA
John H. Bixler, Jr., 84, of Emporium, PA passed away at Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys, PA on Thursday evening (November 30, 2023).
He was born January 6, 1939 in St. Marys, PA a son of the late John H. and Dorothy McDonald Bixler.
John graduated from Cameron County High School. He served in the US Army during Vietnam. After serving in the Army he graduated from Indiana State Teachers College in Indiana, PA where he earned a teaching degree. He went on to teach music at Union School District in Rimersburg for over 30 years. Years ago he enjoyed playing tennis, baseball and target shooting as he was a sharpshooter. He liked animals, especially his cats and dogs.
North Central Supply And the “Shops of Quarterwest”
New shipment of double hung vinyl replacement Windows have arrived…prices start @ $60.00
Multiple sizes available…best prices around..( please do not call asking for sizes, too many to check)..
Save money and make the drive to Galeton…
House Fire on South Main in Franklinville
At 3:40 AM on Saturday, Franklinville Fire Dept. & mutual aid fire companies have been called to 21 South Main Street in Franklinville for a house fire. Caller reports a fire in the basement. Franklinville Chief reports 2 story wood structure with smoke showing.
Route 16 northbound/southbound is closed from Franklin St to Elm St in Franklinville due to a structure fire at 4:15 am, Cattaraugus County.
6:15 AM–ROUTE 16 REOPENED
Armed Robbery at Kwik Fill in Blossburg Just Occurred
At around 9 PM on Friday, State Police were called to the Kwik Fill in Blossburg for a report of an armed robbery. A BOLO has been issued to all area police agencies. Three males in black face masks with firearms held up the store and took all the money, fleeing on foot from the rear of the store.
Anyone with information should call PSP Mansfield or 911.
School Bus/Car Crash in Port Allegany
At 9:13 PM on Friday, Port Allegany Fire & Ambulance, Roulette ambulance & Coudersport medic dispatched to 101 North Main Street at Sheetz for a school bus/car crash.
9:20 PM–All units hold in quarters except Roulette ambulance.
Roulette ambulance cancelled. Port Allegany ambulance is on scene.
John G. Fedorko, 90, a resident of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of 128 Laurel Lane, Kersey, PA
John G. Fedorko, 90, a resident of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of 128 Laurel Lane, Kersey, PA passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk.
He was born February 5, 1933 in Johnsonburg, son of the late Stephan and Anna Paralic Fedorko. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Johnsonburg High School, Class of 1950.
On October 5, 1957 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, John married Doris C. Dippold, who preceded him in death on July 15, 1997.
Dora Rae Hottel Berardi, 80, of Warren, PA
Dora Rae Hottel Berardi, 80, of Warren, PA., died suddenly on Wednesday, November 30, 2023.
She was born at home in North Warren, PA., on February 9, 1943. She was the daughter of Garrett Sager and Laura Iva Blandin Hottel, Sr.
Dora was a lifelong N. Warren and Warren area resident. She was a 1961 graduate of Warren High School. Dora was employed with the Warren State Hospital Dietary Department and retired in May of 2007 from Blair Corporation, after 15 years of service. Dora loved being a wife, mother, and grandmother.
Clifton L. “Skip” Lunn, 79, of Route 417, Allegany, NY
Clifton L. “Skip” Lunn, 79, of Route 417, Allegany, NY passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, shortly after arrival at Olean General Hospital.
Skip was born on March 17, 1944, in Hinsdale and was the son of Clifton J. and Carolyn Sherwood Lunn. On February 23, 1964, he married his loving wife of almost 60 years, Dorothy I. Austin, who survives.
Skip was a 1964 graduate of Port Allegany High School. He worked for Dresser Rand as a Pipefitter where he retired from in 2006 after 41 years of service. Skip was a member of the local 4601. He enjoyed scroll sawing, hunting, and fishing.