Jayne E. Pritt, 78, of Port Allegany, PA
Jayne E. Pritt, 78, of Port Allegany, PA passed away Monday (April 17, 2023).
She was born October 10, 1944 in Port Allegany, the daughter of Adrian Schroll and Virginia (Winship) Schroll.
Jayne was a graduate of Port Allegany High School Class of 1962. She worked as a local cook for the majority of her life. She cooked at Dalaba’s and lastly at the former Ron’s Diner for 21 years.
Jayne was a Red Hatter member in Port Allegany. She was a lifetime mem of the Port Allegany Fire Dept. Auxillary as well as a member of the Roulette Fire Dept. Auxiliary. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Port Allegany. Jayne liked to fish earlier in her life, but her main love was spending time with her family and cooking for everyone.
She is survived by:
One daughter: Jeanne (Daniel) Shavalier of Port Allegany
One son: Joel (Julie) Schroll of Port Allegany
Grandchildren: Adrian Schroll, Andrew (Cassie) Pritt, Bryan Pritt, Joel Schroll, Jr., and Serenity Schroll
Great Grandchildren: Ashton Krouse, Ryder Pritt, Adi Ginkel, Andrew Ginkel, Brooklin Schroll, Montgomery Schroll and Azriel Schroll
One brother: James (Linda) Schroll of Cleveland, OH
And several nieces and nephews
In addition to her parents, Jayne was preceded in death by two siblings: Kenneth Schroll and Katherine Schroll.
There will be no services at this time. A celebration of Jayne’s life will be held at a later date and time.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Port Allegany Fire Dept. Auxiliary, the Roulette Fire Dept. Auxiliary, or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com. Any condolences that people would like to mail can be sent to Jeanne Pritt, 18 Sartwell Creek Rd., Port Allegany, PA 16743.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.
PICKLEBALL!!!!
Would like to get a group of people to play Pickleball in the Coudersport Community/ CARP park.
If you know what pickleball is or you have an interest in playing please contact me at
(814) 335-5584 or Bev at the Boro office (814) 274-9776. We need to get an interested group
so the Boro Council knows there is an interest before proceeding with the courts. Thank you!
KROPF RECEIVES PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE AT PITT-BRADFORD
BRADFORD, Pa. — Dr. Matthew Kropf, associate professor of engineering technology at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, received the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship and Service during Honors Convocation at Pitt-Bradford on Friday.
In addition to his teaching duties, Kropf is director of the Harry R. Halloran Jr./ARG Energy Institute, founding director of the engineering technology and energy programs and president of the faculty senate.
UPMC Offers Free Skin Cancer Screenings in Coudersport, Port Allegany, and Wellsboro
Coudersport, Pa., April 18, 2023 – UPMC is offering free skin cancer screenings this May in recognition of National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month. These screenings are offered by appointment only at the following locations:
- Monday, May 1
UPMC Cole
1001 E. 2nd St.
Coudersport
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
814-274-5540
- Monday, May 8
UPMC Port Allegany Community Health Center
45 Pine St.
Port Allegany
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
814-274-5540 - Monday, May 15
UPMC Wellsboro Office of General Surgery
1 Main St.
Wellsboro
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
570-723-0716
Screening appointments are limited. Results will be given immediately, along with recommended follow-up if needed. Contact the location near you for an appointment.
For more information about melanoma, go to UPMC.com/MelanomaNCPA.
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Meshoppen Twp, Wyoming County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 4/13/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Meshoppen Twp, Wyoming county. 78a86 – CASING AND CEMENTING – DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING – Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-04-13 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
SBDC PennWest Clarion Presents QuickBooks Course in Coudersport
Clarion SBDC is offering a QuickBooks 2022 course, and you can attend the in-person workshop or via Webinar. Level I: If you’ve recently purchased QuickBooks or plan to in the near future, we can help you learn the basics. Learn to create, use and maintain your books with ease. Keep track of your payables and receivables. The Level I course will meet Wednesday, May 3rd from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. The cost is $199*per person.
Level II: Now that you’re familiar with the basics, come and see what else this amazing accounting program can do for you. Learn how to run professional looking reports, personalize your forms, send letters through Microsoft Word, export to Excel, and more. The Level II course will meet Thursday, May 4th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. The cost is $199*per person. Discount rate* for those registering for both Level I and II is $360, a savings for $38. Class size is limited, so register today. For more information or to register, call (814) 393-2060, email sbdc@pennwest.edu or visit www.clarion.ede/sbdc.
Oswayo Valley School Posts Honor Rolls
April 18, 2023
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA. Mr. Erich Zaun, Principal, has announced that the following students, grades six through twelve, have been named to the Honor Roll for the third nine-week grading period at the Oswayo Valley Middle/High School. Students named to the High Honor Roll have maintained an average of 93% or above; while those on the Honor Roll have averaged 87% or above.
HIGH HONOR ROLL
GRADE 12: Alexandria Bechelli, Jadyn Brabham, Liberty Enty, Karielle Johnston, Avaree Kellert, Trinity Lundy, Ella Malogrino, Sean McKean, Lexie Stilson, John Wylie
GRADE 11: Khloe Carpenter, Olivia Cook, Hannah Cudzil, Madelynn Evingham, Mallory Goodliff, Alexis Kemp, Laci Miller-Geiger, Oai Linh Nguyen, Praylan Perkins, Lily Stedman, Holden Turek
GRADE 10: Charlotte Austin-Keech, Abram Cook, Layken Enty, Landon Flurschutz, Lauren Hedges, Sophia Komenda, Shayden Mesler, Chloe Metcalf, Madison Taylor, Rylee Thompson, Brooke Voorhees, Eva West, Danielle Williams
GRADE 9: Lucas Dickerson, Luke Karr, Trevor Miller, John Mix, Soi Sang Nguyen, Rachel Rathbun, Mia Shaffer, Wynter Turek
GRADE 8: Elizabeth Freeman, Sage McCleaft, Aubrey Resig, Dana Williams, Jenna Wylie
GRADE 7: Bowen Taylor, Reese Thompson
HONOR ROLL
GRADE 12: Chris Clarke, Makenzie Good, Jillian Maurer, Cheyenne Mehl
GRADE 11: Nikolas Bonney, Elexis Hagans, Naomi Mix, Gilles Wylie
GRADE 10: Addison Bechelli, Jadyn Fleischman, Shania Jobe, MaKenna Manning, Kael Parrish, Aidan Resig, Phinyaphat Senanooch
GRADE 9: Braiden Bachand, Jude Colbey, KayLynn George, Dain Lyons, Patrick McMahon, Ridge Mesler, Kole Parrish, Lachlan Tabacheck
GRADE 8: Ella Bee, Travis Coriaty, Lillian Knowlton-Mesler
GRADE 7: Evalyn Abdo, Colden Bryant, Landon Enty, Makiah Jandrew, Triton Mascho, Porter Phillips, Jessica Pitts
GRADE 6: Rachael Long, Olivia Metcalf, Alec Resig, Heidi Schimp, Bella Smith, Lane West, Lyra West, Emily Wood
RIVER ROAD WILDFIRE UPDATE
U.S. Forest Service – Allegheny National Forest
The USDA Forest Service announced that the River Road Wildfire was 100 percent contained and approximately 447 acres in size as of 3:43 pm on Sunday, April 16, 2023. The wildfire was located in the Marienville Ranger District of Allegheny National Forest in the vicinity of Gregg Hill, River, and Millstone Roads. The cause of the wildfire remains under investigation.
Wildland firefighters continue to mop up the fire by extinguishing any remaining burning material near fire control lines, felling snags, trenching logs to prevent rolling, and other work to make the fire safe and reduce residual smoke. No structures were lost, and none are directly threatened. No evacuations were ordered.
Seventeen volunteer fire departments, the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources – Bureau of Forestry, the PA Game Commission, and the Forest Service worked collaboratively to suppress the River Road Wildfire. Given the progress in containment, current conditions, and the weather forecast, wildland firefighters anticipate calling the fire controlled in the next couple of days.
For information on the River Road Wildfire, visit https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/…/paalf-river-road-wildfire
Kane Mayor Brandy Schimp Named NPRC Commencement Speaker
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College is pleased to announce Brandy Schimp, the Mayor of Kane, Pennsylvania, as the 2023 Commencement speaker. Schimp is a proud Kane native and since being elected the town’s mayor in 2018, she has been a critical leader in many redevelopment and revitalization projects in her hometown.
After finishing high school at Kane Area High School, she enrolled at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) and earned a degree in marketing. After college, she became a Marketing Associate for Sysco Foods and returned to Kane. Later in her career, she worked in sales and marketing for Allegheny Store Fixtures in Bradford.
When she returned to Kane after college, she also began the process of getting involved in the Kane community through the Kane Area Revitalization Enterprise (KARE) in 2007. This organization, along with the Kane Area Development Center and many small business owners and volunteers, have helped to transform the town and populate the community with new businesses and repaired storefronts. After serving in this organization, she was encouraged to use her business background and run for mayor to continue the great work she was taking part in. Now in her sixth year overall, she is proud of the work her and her fellow residents have done for the future of their community.
“My biggest passion is our region’s greatest asset; our children,” noted Schimp. “I serve because I believe that the work we do now will impact generations to come and I want to do my part to make sure children in our region will have access to a wide range of opportunities here without feeling like they need to leave the Pennsylvania Wilds.”
In what can sometimes be seen as a negative, residing in a rural community, Schimp works every day to make sure area residents have opportunities that will help elevate themselves and their families. She is an inspiration to local residents as she balances being a property manager of a collection of properties, being a mother of three, and serving as mayor. It’s a busy life, but it is one filled with many opportunities in a small town. “When people think about rural, we really want them to reimagine how they see rural, because oftentimes, it comes with a stigma that you cannot have nice or new things. But these communities are a great place to be. There is just so many opportunities here, like the College, that really make it so that you do not have to leave.”
Schimp added, “NPRC is a great asset for our region because it provides access to high quality education, right here, in northwestern Pennsylvania. Additionally, it offers a variety of courses for students of all ages, at a price point that makes it even more accessible. I’m looking forward to sharing stories and experiences with everyone at commencement and hope that everyone in attendance will continue to encourage others to support this region and visit our area!”
The 2023 Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at The Titusville Mill in Titusville. The ceremony will be open to attend in person or viewed via livestream.
About NPRC: Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) is authorized by the PA Department of Education to award associate degrees and certificates in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. NPRC is an open-admission, two-year institution of higher education. The College’s mission is to provide affordable and accessible post-secondary education to the residents of northern Pennsylvania. NPRC brings affordable education to a nine-county region (Cameron, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Forest, McKean, Potter, Venango, and Warren). With flexible scheduling options at numerous instructional locations, attending Northern Pennsylvania Regional is an excellent option for individuals interested in furthering their education close to home. With a growing team of high-quality industry-leading instructors directing our classrooms, students are empowered by a welcoming community to change their lives and brighten their futures. NPRC is actively pursuing accreditation. https://regionalcollegepa.org.
National Honor Society Induction
On Wednesday, March 29, sixteen students were inducted into the Bolivar-Richburg Chapter of the National Honor Society. To be eligible, juniors and seniors at Bolivar-Richburg must maintain an 91% or above cumulative high school average in addition to meeting high standards of character, leadership, and service. The seniors in NHS dedicated the floral centerpiece to Ms. Jacoby as the teacher or staff member who demonstrates the ideals of the National Honor Society.
Congratulations to our new inductees! Front Row: Alex Parker, Maddy Thornton, Madigan Harris, Madelyn Baldwin, McKinlee Harris. Middle Row: Nebula Wilson-Smith, Kori Thomas, Ben Kisel, Cayden Gaines. Back Row: Reiss Gaines, Caden Allen, David Baldwin, Trey Buchholz, Zachary Mitchell, Caden Giardini, Ethan Jones.
Vote Kevin Siska Potter County Sheriff
- 28 Years Total Law Enforcement Experience
- 21 months experience in a Maximum Security State Prison
- Almost 7 Years experience at Potter County Sheriff’s Department
- Knows the Responsibilities and Duties of the Sheriff’s Department
- Knows the Procedures of the Sheriff’s Department
- 14 years Law Enforcement Supervision Experience
- Graduated from Southwest Law Enforcement Institute, Management College
- Currently a Certified Deputy with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
- Currently certified by the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission as a Firearms Instructor
- Volunteer Assistant Coach for State Champion Black Forest Youth Trap Team
Paid For By The Candidate
Expanded visitation hours at UAHS take effect
Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), parent company of Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), is making changes to the visitation policy at both hospital campuses. The changes will be effective starting Monday, April 17, and will expand visiting hours for inpatient families and friends on both sides of the border.
The new changes to the policy will extend visiting hours from 8 am to 8 pm. The changes will allow patients to have visitors that are 12 years and older, if accompanied by an adult. At OGH, the intensive care unit (ICU) will allow patients to have visitors from 10 am to 7pm daily, with a no visitation break from 1 pm to 2 pm.
Patients are eligible to have two (2) visitors at a time in their room during visiting hours. Other inpatient services such as the behavioral health unit, emergency department at both campuses and the Pavilion at BRMC have additional restrictions and varied hours for visitation.
Masks are required for all visitors at both campuses. For more information regarding the visitation policy for all services, please visit www.brmc-ogh.org.
Merleen A. Schott, 78, of Youngsville, PA,
Merleen A. Schott, 78, of Youngsville, PA, passed away on Monday April 17, 2023, in Youngsville, PA, surrounded by her loving family.
Merleen was born in Bradford, PA on November 17, 1944, the daughter of the late Marie Angela Butler Wood and Howard Merle Wood. Merleen grew up in Bradford, graduated in 1962 from Bradford High School, after high school she attended the Art Institute in Pittsburgh. She was a Customer Service Representative at the Blair Corporation, retiring in 2005 after 31 years of service. Merleen was of the catholic faith. Merleen was an avid reader and enjoyed doing artwork, traveling and was up for any adventure that came her way. She is remembered for having the best sense of humor. Her family was the center of her life, and she was so proud of her children. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband, John “Jack” Schott whom she married on May 5, 2001, in Frewsburg, New York.
3 children Mike Nuhfer Jr. and wife Patty of Pittsburgh, PA, Jennifer Whiteman and partner Bob, of Russell, PA, and Amy Beth DeGolier of Bradford, PA; 4 stepchildren Darrin Schott and wife Renee, Brian Schott and wife Melody, Jason Schott and wife Angela, all of Warren, PA, and John Schott and wife Tonya of Erie, PA; 19 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and one brother Jeff Wood of Bradford, PA., several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Merleen was preceded in death by her brother Joe Wood, and a sister Bonnie Frantz.
Friend may call the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St. Warren, PA on Friday, April 21, 2023, from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. A Memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. with the Rev. Walter Venman, officiating. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Russell, PA.,
Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the American Cancer Society, https://donate.cancer.org. or American Heart Association, www.heart.org P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284-0692 or Hospice of Warren County, hospiceofwarrencounty.org 1 Main Street, Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.
