Donald A. Dippold, 92, of 627 Sunset Road, St. Marys, PA.
Donald A. Dippold, 92, of 627 Sunset Road, St. Marys, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, after a brief illness with his family by his side.
He was born November 14, 1930, in St. Marys, son of the late Herbert and Mary Woelfel Dippold. Donald was a lifelong resident of the area, attended St. Marys Schools, and proudly served his country in the United States Army.
On June 18, 1955, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, he married the late Mary J. Simbeck who preceded him in death on November 23, 2019. They were blessed to share 64 years of marriage together.
He is survived by two sons, Mark J. Dippold and his wife Marcy and Michael J. Dippold and his wife Anne, both of St. Marys; six grandchildren: Melissa Quagliani (Mark), Eric Dippold, Michael Dippold, Victoria Dippold, Matthew Dippold, and Thomas Dippold; two great-granddaughters, Gianna and Sophia Quagliani; three sisters: Marjorie Auman of St. Marys, Sr. Mary James, OSB of Bakerstown, and Jeanne Gaskill of St. Marys; a brother, John Dippold (Carol) of St. Marys; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by a sister, Edna Auman and two brothers, Thomas Dippold and Raymond Dippold in infancy.
Donald’s faith was very important to him, and he was a member of the St. Marys Catholic Church his entire life. He dedicated his time to serving masses as an altar boy, acting as a custodian maintaining the original school building, and attending to any task and needs of the Sisters at the convent. He was very proud to be the person who pulled the ropes in the bell tower that rang the church bells at the appointed times. Don retired from Stackpole in 1991 after 44 years working as a pipe fitter. His family was of utmost importance to Don; the family enjoyed years of traveling the country in their camper. Don’s camp was special to him, a place where he and his family spent countless hours together. Don and Mary were inseparable even in the enjoyment they experienced as motorcycle enthusiasts. They were members of the Brick Collector’s Association; in fact, the bricks on the camp’s property are the results of several years of collecting during their many trips together.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Friday, April 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Thomas More Sikora, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Full military rites will be accorded by the St. Marys Servicemen’s Burial Detail. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Friday, April 14, 2023 from 9:00 AM until 10:15 AM.
Memorials if desired may be made to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 315 Church Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com
V.A. PACT Act Open House Event THIS TUESDAY April 11th 2-7pm
Reminder!
Dawn Smith, Bath V.A. Outreach Director, says this is for ALL COUNTIES in NY AND PA, and is for all Active Military, Military Veterans, and Widows of Military Veterans.
Veterans Service Officers will be present to answer your questions.
It’s not necessary to attend the entire time; just when you can make it.
Wildcat Weekly Highlights 2022-23
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Penn College baseball, softball showdowns loom
Pennsylvania College of Technology baseball and softball teams had a combined 10-win, 1-loss week as the spring sports season continued. And both teams have big road showdowns looming this week against United East-leading Penn State Harrisburg — softball on Tuesday and baseball on Friday and Saturday.
FLASHBACK
Baseball
A six-run second inning, highlighted by a two-run double from Shane Price, of Kersey, and a two-run single by Jacob Wagner, of Palmyra, helped keep the Wildcats in their home UE game against St. Mary’s (Md.) College on Monday. But it was a solo walk-off home run in the bottom of the seventh by Tyler Rudolph, of Hemlock, New York, that provided the winning run in an 8-7 first-game victory and made a winner of relief pitcher Keegan Nytz, of Allentown, who improved to 2-0.
PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Union Township
| PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Union Twp Township |
| Description: Gas permit issued on 4/4/2023 to PA GEN ENERGY CO LLC for site SUSQ Cumming Pad E 2814 in Union Twp township, Tioga county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-04-04 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, permit, drilling, Gas |
United Way’s Red Feather Volunteer Recognition & Report to the Community
The United Way of the Bradford Area is hosting its Red Feather and Report to the Community Event on May 25th, 2022 at 6:00 pm at the Bradford Club with music by Jim Ronan.
The Red Feather recognition is to honor a volunteer in our community who is truly passionate about the United Way and the work we do year after year. We also take time to award an organization or agency that shares our mission within their own community involvement with the Excellence in Representation as well as a Small Business Award to a local business that exemplifies the meaning of volunteerism and community within their professional endeavors.
PFBC SETS 2023 DAILY CREEL LIMITS FOR LAKE ERIE YELLOW PERCH AND WALLEYE
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) today announced that the 2023 creel limit for Lake Erie Yellow Perch will remain at 30 per day and the creel limit for Walleye will stay at six per day.
The PFBC Lake Erie Research Unit evaluates the populations of Yellow Perch and Walleye in Lake Erie annually. If populations reach critically low levels, processes are in place to reduce harvest and rebuild the numbers of Yellow Perch and Walleye in the Lake. All jurisdictions on Lake Erie adhere to this system.
“The 2022 assessment showed that both Yellow Perch and Walleye populations in the Pennsylvania waters of Lake Erie remain at levels that do not necessitate regulation changes,” said Dave Nihart, the PFBC’s Fisheries Management Division Chief. “Based on this data, the 2023 creel limits are being maintained at the standard limits.”
Chukar Challenge May 7 at Rolfe Beagle Club in Johnsonburg, Pa.
Johnsonburg, Pa.: Has your dog got the winter blues from lack of exercise? Do you need a good day to just stretch the dog’s legs? Then mark Sunday, May 7, on your calendar as the Rolfe Beagle Club will be opening their club grounds to the public for their famous Bird Dog Challenge from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. “This is a day where dog folks get together, tell lies about our dogs, chase some birds, and just enjoy the camaraderie,” said Tommy Launer.
Members of the Upland Bird Hunt Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society will be managing the Bird Dog Challenge. Only 16 dogs and owners will be accepted at the club grounds at 1016 Long Level Road, Johnsonburg, Pa., in Elk County, in order to manage time and quality of the event. Lunch will be available.
All dog handlers wanting to register their dog(s) should contact Mary Hosmer at 1016 Long Level Road, Johnsonburg, Pa., or at email wlhab9@gmail.com.
Betty Jane Gerow Hazlett, 91, of Elkland PA
Betty Jane Gerow Hazlett, 91, of Elkland PA has passed away at her home on April 7, 2023.
She is survived by her children: Sylvia (Henry) Wood and Paula Jefferson. Additional survivors include her grandchildren: Brennan Wood (Milissa) and Tori Geer (Robert). Two great-grandchildren; Levi and Zoe, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and her beloved cat, Layla survive her.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, L. Mack Gerow and Ada B. Gerow Baumgarten.
The fifth of five children, she was preceded in death by her siblings: Kathryn (Loveland), Richard, Leon, and Eleanor (Croft). She was also preceded in death by her husband Robert E. Hazlett in October 2017.
Betty was born on the family farm (Merrick Rd) Knoxville, PA on November 20, 1931. She was a gifted player of keyboard instruments. While playing with a local dance band, she met Bob Hazlett; in 1953, they married. Sylvia and Paula were born in 1954 and 1961, respectively.
Betty enjoyed a 30-year career at Corning Glass Works where she worked in accounting. She enjoyed traveling, card games, board games, puzzles, dominoes, and outdoor sports. A trip to Sweden in 1974 was a family travel highlight.
After retirement, Betty and Bob enjoyed time in Florida, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. They loved planning big road trips and keeping journals of their travel adventures. She was a member of the Knoxville Baptist Church and a part of the Senior Citizens Group in Elkland. Betty maintained relationships with many friends and relatives. Her school classmates were life-long friends. Neighbors from Knoxville, Merrick Road, and Elkland became family.
Family and friends are called to Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland, PA on Tuesday, April 11 from 12:00 – 2:00 pm. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 2:00 pm with Pastor Ed Rodarmel officiating. She will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery following the service.
Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society by clicking here or to the Knoxville Yoked Church, 110 Alba St, Knoxville, PA. Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, www.kenyonfuneralhome.com
Tara A. Simmons, age 49, of Sabinsville, PA
Tara A. Simmons, age 49, of Sabinsville, PA passed away on April 6, 2023 at the Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA.
Born on December 6, 1973 in Wellsboro, PA she was a daughter to Chip Hauber and Carol Kenderdine (Simmons).
Tara enjoyed any and all crafts, riding her side-by-side, and spending time with her family, son; Devin Hallett and 3 dogs; Remington, Shiba and Foxie.
She was a member of the Potter County ATV club and a social member of the Knoxville VFW.
She spent several loving years with her significant other, Alan Abbott until her passing.
Tara is survived by her mother, Carol Kenderdine of Knoxville, PA; son, Devin Hallett of Sabinsville, PA; significant other, Alan Abbott of Sabinsville; sister, Karrie Kenderdine of Knoxville, PA; 2 brothers, Jason and Bob Hauber; and nephew, Kollin Gardner of Knoxville, PA.
She was preceded in death by her father, Chip Hauber; grandparents, Raymond and Clara Simmons; and uncle, Roger Simmons.
No services are to be held at this time.
Memorial donations can be made to the Second Chance Animal Sanctuary by clicking here or to Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland PA. Arrangements by Kenyon Funeral Home, www.kenyonfuneralhome.com
Lois C. VanWhy, 90, a longtime resident of Austin, PA.
Lois C. VanWhy “memorial service slated”
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation for Lois C. VanWhy, 90, a longtime resident of Austin, from 4pm to 6pm on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the Austin United Methodist Church, Turner Street, Austin, where a memorial service will follow at 6pm with Pastor Todd Lamer, officiating.
Lois’ family has entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
Wayne E. Pearson, 95, of Smethport, PA
Wayne E. Pearson, 95, of Smethport, PA, passed away on April 7, 2023. Born January 17, 1928 in Royersford, Pa., he was the son of John Wanner Pearson and Wilhelmina Ettinger Pearson. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Lee Smith Hamilton Pearson.
A 1946 graduate of Royersford High School, Wayne graduated from Ursinus College in 1950 with a BS in chemistry and from the University of Delaware in 1951 with an M.S. degree in physical chemistry. Following his graduation, Wayne joined E.I. DuPont du Nemours in Wilmington, De., eventually rising to Director of Marketing for DuPont’s worldwide polyethylene polymer business.
For 10 years following his retirement from DuPont, Wayne served as Executive Director of the Plastics Recycling Foundation. He became a worldwide spokesperson for the Foundation and published several chapters in books on plastics recycling and solid waste management.
Wayne and his wife Mary Lee eventually retired in Smethport on the Smith family homestead. He was active in church and community organizations and events including: Board Member, Plastics Recycling Division, Society of Plastics Engineers; President of the Unitarian Church, Wilmington; Chair of Smethport’s Sesquicentennial Committee; Chair, Smethport Heritage Committee; Board Member, Allegheny National Forest Vacation Bureau; President, Amherst Dance Club, Buffalo, NY; President, Ball and Chain Dance Club, Bradford; and President of the Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce. Wayne has written letters to editor in the Bradford Era and the Olean Times Herald.
In addition to his wife, Mary Lee, he is survived by his two sons, Steven W. Pearson, M.D., (Susan) and Eric A. Pearson, both of Santa Barbara, Ca., and daughter Carol P. Schadelbauer (Richard) of Arlington, Va.; two stepsons, David Hamilton of Severna Park, Md., and John Hamilton (Lois), of Portsmouth, RI.; grandchildren Brian Pearson (Caitlin), Lyndsay Pearson Beall (Ryan), Kara Pearson, Christine Pearson, Alec Schadelbauer and Evan Schadelbauer; step grandchildren Julianne Hamilton (Michael), Southworth Hamilton, Alyssa Hamilton and Elizabeth Hamilton; and great grandchildren Avery and Charlotte Beall.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife Joyce Ziegler Pearson, M.D., and his brothers John Wanner Pearson and James Willard Pearson.
A memorial is planned at a later date and will be announced.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the organization of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Hannah Jo Johnson, 36, of Ridgway, PA.
Hannah Jo Johnson, 36, of Ridgway, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Penn Highlands DuBois.
She was born on January 9, 1987, in Ridgway, the daughter of Phillip Clover and Renee Johnson.
Hannah was a graduate of Ridgway High School Class of 2005 and was working on her Masters Degree in Psychology. She was always quick witted and made everyone laugh. Hannah had a contagious smile that would brighten any room. Hannah was always looking to go for a ride and try new adventures. Hannah had a very large family who loved her unconditionally and will continue to share the amazing memories we have of her.
In addition to her mother, Renee and her boyfriend Jerry Rosenhoover of Ridgway, she is survived by a daughter, Callie Jo Shreffler of Ridgway, a sister, Ann Horner and her husband Anthony of Ridgway, maternal grandmother, Mary Gardner of Ridgway, maternal grandfather, Melvin Johnson and his wife Millie of Ridgway, a niece, Guilianna, 2 nephews; Hayden and Brody, 3 life long friends, Sarah Sullivan, Nikki Sullivan, and Ashley Burrs. She is also survived by 5 aunts and uncles; Marybeth Dill and her husband Rick, and Karen Clover, Denise Hershberger and her husband Brian, by her boyfriend, Mike Milford, a close cousin, Bret Dill and his girlfriend Lindsey Benevich, and numerous other cousins.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Florence Clover, and a cousin, Louie Dill.
Funeral Services for Hannah Jo Johnson will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Church of Christ, 225 Ash Street, Ridgway, PA 15853, with Rev. Ron Burkett officiating.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Krise Funeral Home from 5:00PM until 8:00PM.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Alan D. Eicher, 80, of Queensbury, NY
Alan D. Eicher, 80, of Queensbury, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2023 at his home.
Born October 13, 1942 in Coudersport, PA, the son of the late James and Marian (Anderson) Eicher.
He was a 1960 graduate of Port Allegany High School in Pennsylvania and then went on to graduate from Pennsylvania State University in 1964.
In 1964, Alan started his accounting career as a CPA at Peat, Marwick & Mitchell, CPA. He was with them for four years before going to Sandy Hill Corporation for two years. In 1970, he became a Founding Partner with Robert Snow, starting the accounting firm Snow & Eicher CPA’s in Glens Falls (now SEFCO, CPAs).
On July 6, 1968, he married Janice Carpenter. They have enjoyed 54 years of loving marriage and raised three wonderful children.
Alan was a past member of American Institute of CPAs, past member of NY State Society of CPA’s and a past member of the Queensbury Lions Club. When he was not working, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling but his greatest enjoyment was the time spent with his family.
In addition to his parents, his brother, Richard Eicher, predeceased him.
Survivors include his loving wife, Janice, of Queensbury; his children: Robin (J. Blaine) Blackburn, of Tomball, TX, Todd (Michele) Eicher, of Queensbury and Jared Eicher, of Scotia; his granddaughter, Allyson Eicher; grandsons: Caleb Blackburn and Grayson Blackburn; and his sister, Karen (Clyde) Bowers of Port Allegany, PA, also survive him.
Family and friends may call from 4–6 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2023 at the Singleton Sullivan Potter Funeral Home, 407 Bay Road, Queensbury.
Funeral services and burial will be held privately at Pine View Cemetery, Quaker Road, Queensbury.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Darci Gaiotti-Grubbs and staff and High Peaks Hospice for all the care and compassion given to Alan and his family at this difficult time.
Donations in Alan’s memory may be made to the CR Wood Cancer Center, 102 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12801 or to the High Peaks Hospice (https://highpeakshospice.org/donate/).
Those who wish may make online condolences by visiting our website at sbfuneralhome.com.
Connie Rose, age 60, Angelica, NY
Connie Rose, age 60, passed away on Friday (March 31, 2023) at Strong Memorial Hospital.
She was born in North Hornell on October 6, 1962 the daughter of Edwin J. Mighells Jr. and Mary Lou Hanchett Mighells. In 1993, she married Dwayne Rose, and for many years she had a beauty shop on Main Street in Almond. Anybody that knew Connie might also remember she was the life of the party and had a huge heart. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
She was predeceased by her parents.
Survived by her husband Dwayne of Angelica, her daughter Niomi Mighells of Angelica, her granddaughter Breeze, her sister Mary (Tiger) Feldbauer of Ulysses, PA, her 2 brothers Ed (Velvet) Mighells of Angelica, Jim (Paula) Mighells of Angelica, and several nieces and nephews.
A jovial celebration of life and happiness will be held at the American House & Hotel in Angelica on April 16, 2023 at 2:00pm.
Funeral arrangements are with the Brown & Powers Funeral Home in Angelica.
To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook @brownpowersfh, the family is being assisted by director Chester A. Gosper IV.
Wendy K. Williams Gallagher, 57, of Westfield, PA
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Wendy K. Williams Gallagher of Westfield, Pennsylvania, born in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, who passed away on April 7, 2023, at the age of 57, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by : her father Terry James Williams; and her mother-in-law MaryBeth Gallagher.
She is survived by : her husband Frank T. Gallagher; her mother Ruth Ann Williams (Yilek) of Westfield, PA; her sister Michele Shimmin (Robert) of Hermitage, PA; her nieces and nephews, Jordan Shimmin of Pittsburgh, PA, Kaylin Shimmin of Sharon, PA, Justin Gallagher of Pottstown, PA, Chase Gallagher of Chester Springs, PA, Alex Ciaravino of Vorhees, NJ and Sophia Ciaravino, MD of Venice, FL.; her father-in-law Gene Gallagher of Sugarloaf, PA; and her siblings-in-law, John Gallagher, Gene Gallagher (Nadia) of Vorhees, NJ and Molly Panzarella (Joseph) of Milton, DE..
Viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 11th 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Wednesday, April 12th 2023 from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, April 12th 2023 at 10:00 AM at the St. Isidore Catholic Church (2545 W Pumping Station Rd, Quakertown, PA 18951).
For those desiring, contributions may be made in her memory to the Indian Valley Education Foundation at http://www.indianvalleyef.org, or to Grand View Health Foundation at http://www.gvh.org.
