Robert D. Hand
Robert D. Hand, 66, of 11 North Street, Friendship, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at home with family at his side after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Born on August 11, 1958, in Wellsville he was a son of Audrey McNamara. In 1981, he met his lifelong companion Sandi Rogers who survives.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) alerted drivers that it lifted a posted weight restriction on a Route 4017 (Shay Town Road) bridge spanning Bell Run five miles south of Shinglehouse Borough in Sharon Township. Effective Thursday, October 24, the 28-ton weight restriction for single vehicles and 36-tons for combination vehicles in place since 2019 is lifted.
PennDOT lifted this weight restriction following the completion of a bridge preservation work earlier this construction season.
This 42-foot structure, originally built in 1953, carries an average of 250 vehicles daily. The preservation work completed earlier this year improved the bridge’s overall condition rating from poor to satisfactory.
George Hoden, 95, of Englewood, Florida died on Monday, October 21, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born on April 28, 1929, in Sheffield, Pa., to the late John and Mary Hoden. He was from a large Ukrainian immigrant family and was one of ten children.
George married the love of his life, Beverly Jones, on May 13, 1950. She was his sweetheart from high school, where he was a star on the gridiron and she a cheerleader. They lived in Warren, Pa., where they raised their family of four surrounded by their large respective families and a deeply rooted sense of community. They later retired and moved to Englewood, Fl., while spending summers in Ellicottville, NY.
Motorists are advised that a roadway crack sealing project continues in Tioga and Lycoming County.
The week of Monday, October 14, 2024, the contractor, Vestal Asphalt, Inc., will continue roadway crack sealing on various routes in Tioga County, including Route 6 and Route 287, as well various routes in Lycoming County, including Interstate 180 and Route 405.
What Does It Mean?
by
Pastor B.J. Knefley
In the Book of Acts, Luke shares that Peter spoke to the crowd and 3000 were added to the Church that day. Have you ever taken the time to think about what that meant? Have you ever considered that in one moment their lives were headed in one direction and in the next they were going in a different one? Have you noticed that their concern for others suddenly shifted to where they were now sharing everything with each other? What happened and what does it mean? The simple answer to that question is that Jesus happened.
When we think of the church of that day and compare it to what we see today, they are not the same. The church then was organic. It was natural and spontaneous. It was authentic and genuine in every way. There was no order of service or hierarchy to follow. No traditions to follow or structure to maintain. It was simply people doing life together. How simple is that? How refreshing? What has happened?
If you were to read the first few chapters of the Book of Revelation, you would read seven letters to churches. I don’t know about you, but I don’t think I’d want to be the lead pastor of any of those churches. Somehow, we have gone from organic to structure and form, rules and expectations, spontaneity has given way to programs. In the true sense, are we even the Church today? Have we opted out of the authentic for a form of godliness while dismissing the very God who calls us to godliness?
When I go back to chapter two of Acts, I see that people were dramatically changed. They were going in one direction and then they weren’t. They were following one thing and then they turned. They woke up that morning celebrating Pentecost and ended their day praising Jesus. All of this after hearing Peter speak about Jesus and their hearts were changed. Those hearts eventually changed the world and everything in it. I don’t know about you, but I want that kind of change, that kind of organic community of believers and not the mundane of what we have today. Think about it.
The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday (weather permitting) from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, October 25th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
* The outdoor market is held each Friday from May through October (weather permitting; on very rainy days, we will relocate into the Riley Gallery (if available)). IN NOVEMBER, THE FARMERS MARKET GOES INDOORS FOR THE WINTER MARKET.
** NO MARKET NEXT WEEK, NOVEMBER 2ND. MARKET RETURNING ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH
* Market times have been established after many trial times over the years. If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly. They are willing to try to accommodate your request.
* If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-598-0649 netrabaker@hughes.net]
THORNY BUSH FARM will be at this market with goat milk fudge and herbal honey and crafts. Cash or check.
ALPACA CREATIONS will be a vender at the Potter Co. Farmers Market, Fri. Oct. 25. Bringing warm, comfortable alpaca apparel of socks, hats, headbands, shawls, neck warmers, as well as alpaca insoles, dryer balls, beautiful natural and vibrant colored yarns and roving for spinning or felting. Alpaca key chains and bears. Hand knits and hand woven alpaca apparel are lovely Christmas gifts. Stop by and feel the softness and realize the warmth for winter. Accepting special orders. Credit or cash accepted. 814-601-0049 https://alpacas75.wixsite.com/website Alpaca Creations, follow on Facebook
QUIET ACRES will be at market this week, weather permitting. We have our full line of Haldeman Mills products including corn meal and buckwheat for the change of seasons. My line of aprons has a wide variety of options, sports teams, etc. The braided, recycled bed sheet items are varied sizes, shapes and colors. And don’t forget the rope creations also varied colors and styles. We accept cash.
MILL CREEK MARKET will be attending this week with oyster mushroom variety boxes, Lion’s Mane boxes, and microgreens. We accept cash and Venmo. To learn more about us visit: www.instagram.com/mill_creek_market millcreekmarketpa.etsy.com Or contact us at: millcreekmarketpa@gmail.com
CARING CRAFTS will be attending this week’s Market! Weather Permitting! We will be bring a variety of Homemade Travel Pillows! Along with our Plastic Canvas Magnets/Ornaments! Our selection of both is very wide and unique! We have something for everyone! Don’t forget to like us Facebook! If your not able to stop by or would like to place an order please contact Jess at 814 203 2482! Caring Crafts excepts Cash or PayPal (cowgirl_jess16915@yahoo.com) payment! Hope to see everyone there!
REUNING AND BRADLEY ORCHARDS will be bringing apple cider this week, cash. check, or cash app accepted.
Ronald E. Starrett, 79, of Weedville, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the McKinley Health Center.
A Memorial Service for Ronald E. Starrett will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 10:30AM at the Gardner Hill Community Church, 2808 Gardner Hill Road, Weedville, PA 15868.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 339 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Donald Adiel Piccirillo, 87, of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at his residence following a lengthy illness.
He was born on June 12, 1937, in Ridgway, a son of the late Clyde and Catherine Verbeck Piccirillo.
On May 14, 1960, at St. Leo Church, he married Carnith Raspatello, who survives.
(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: October 24, 2024): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer announces that the McKean County Drug Task Force has filed charges against Kelsie MOFFETT of Bradford. MOFFETT was charged with arranging to deliver crack cocaine for money and delivering a substance on May 10th. MOFFETT is wanted on charges of Distributing a Non-controlled Substance representing it as a Controlled Substance) – Felony and Criminal Use of a Communication Facility – Felony 3. Anyone with information the location of MOFFETT is asked to call 911.
Mary Claudette Hefner Jolley
Claudette Jolley, 93, formerly of Coudersport, PA, died on October 22, 2024, at StoryPoint Assisted Living Facility, Fairfield Township, Ohio. She was born in Burnsville, WV on September 2, 1931, to parents Wallace and Roma (Cutlip) Hefner.
Claudette is a graduate of Glenville State College, WV and during her teaching career taught for 30 years at Northern Potter High School in Ulysses, PA. She enjoyed reading, golf, travelling and the company of her family and friends. She was a member of Park United Methodist Church in Coudersport and the Order of the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bernard. She is survived by sons Doug (Davetta) Heaters, WV; Dan (Crystal)Key West, FL; and daughter Emily Bubnick (Tim) West Chester, OH; two grandsons Matt Jolley (Hannah)Key West, FL and Nick Jolley (Courtlyn) Maitland, FL and two great-grandsons Henry and Owen Jolley Key West, FL.
At her request, services will be private at Tichnel Cemetery in Braxton County, WV. A eulogy will be delivered by son-in-law Tim Bubnick. Arrangements are made by Avance Funeral Home, Fairfield, Ohio and Stockert Funeral Home, Flatwoods, WV.
Jerome E. “Jerry” Steis, 83, of 1090 Windfall Road, St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Penn Highlands Elk, with his family by his side.
He was born April 30, 1941, in St. Marys, son of the late Harry J. and Ruby Smith Steis. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1959, where he was the class president. He continued his studies at Clarion University, earning his Bachelor’s Degree and later earned his Master’s Degree in Education at Penn State University. Jerry had an impact on many young lives teaching for the St. Marys Area School District, where he ultimately retired in 2002.
On June 19, 1965, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with Fr. Timothy celebrating, Jerry married Mary A. Gausman, who survives. They were blessed to share 59 years of marriage.
