Howard N. LEWIS, 92, of Coudersport, PA, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023.
A complete obituary will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Helen Marie Pontzer, 98, of Ridgway, PA, died on September 3, 2023, at Regency Oaks Assisted Living in Clearwater, FL, after a brief illness.
She was born on December 8, 1924, the daughter of the late Florence M. Steinlehner and Clifford W. Cuneo.
Helen grew up in Kersey, PA, and was a graduate of the Kersey High School Class of 1942. She attended Grace Martin Secretarial School in Pittsburgh, PA, and was employed as an executive secretary at Alcoa Aluminum in Pittsburgh.
On June 16, 1951, she married Dr. Herbert P. Pontzer of Kersey who was attending the University of Pittsburgh Medical School. She moved to Ridgway, PA, where Dr. Pontzer established his medical practice.
Roy “Bud” Reynolds, 83, of Warren, PA, died peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital, AHN, Erie, PA.
Bud was born November 17, 1939, in Warren, PA. He was the son of Roy W. and Bessie Groves Reynolds, Sr. Roy was a lifelong Warren area resident. He was a 1957 graduate of Warren High School. He had served with the U.S. Airforce as airman 3rd class.
COUDERSPORT, Pa.—Brenda L. Renko, 62, a longtime resident of Coudersport, PA passed away with her loving family by her side on Sunday, September 17, 2023, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a brief illness.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Mark E. Lopus, 67, of Bradford, PA passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Olean General Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Jeffery L. Cram, 60, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on September 17, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.
He was born on July 13, 1963, in Laconia, NH, to Herbert and Bernice (Fields) Cram. He married Deborah Callahan on August 19, 2000. Jeffery greatly enjoyed gardening, painting, pottery, and music.
Susan E. Mangel, 75, of Droney Road, Gifford, PA passed away, Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Patricia Smith Carlson, 71, of Warren, PA, died Monday morning, September 18, 2023, peacefully at her home, with her family at her bedside.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA., on Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M.
A complete obituary will be announced in Wednesday’s Times Observer.
Bill was born January 30, 1963, in Philadelphia, PA. He was the son of Barbara Luff Boger of Warren, PA., and the late Dr. William L. Boger.
William E.”Bill” Boger, II, 60, of Youngsville, PA, passed away due to heart failure with family at his bedside on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA.
Bill was a resident of the Warren area for most of his life. He was a 1981 graduate of The Gow School in East Aurora, N.Y. and attended Westminster College. Bill also served in the US Navy and graduated from Erie Institute of Technology. He was previously employed in several roles within the wholesale food and automotive industries. He was an avid reader, a lover of music and film, and an ardent poet.
David L. Barger, 75, of 5701 Church Street, Limestone, NY, passed away, Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. in Bradford.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
House explosion, unknown injuries, 2nd alarm fire, avoid area, massive response underway
Near the intersection of Maytown Road and Bossler Road, West Donegal Township, Lancaster County, PA
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Wellsville Police arrested Zeldeth Hemmer, age 56, of Wellsville, charging her with Criminal Mischief 2nd (Class D Felony) and Public Lewdness (Class B Misdemeanor). The charges stem from an incident that took place on Howard Street on July 3rd.
Hemmer was also charged with another count of Criminal Mischief 2nd (Class D Felony) for an incident that took place on August 29th. Hemmer was processed and arraigned before Town of Wellsville Justice Graves. Hemmer was released and Hemmer is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court on October 17th at 4:30 pm.
She is in the morning session of the Early Childhood Education program at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center. Alana is a senior enrolled at Port Allegany High School. Upon graduation, Alana would like to pursue her teaching certificate in special education.
Coudersport Rotary Club hosted Dr. Kyle Freeman as a guest speaker at our August 31, 2023, meeting at A&W West End Grill.
Dr. Freeman is a Captain in the Army National Guard and just returned from a deployment to Poland in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
He graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in June 2021 and was an associate with an Iowa Chiropractic practice until he was deployed to Poland in July 2022.
Dr. Freeman recently opened Allegheny Mountain Wellness in Coudersport, PA. His business hours aren’t finalized yet as he is trying to gauge his customer’s needs. He’s open Monday through Friday and weekends by appointment.
More information can be found at Alleghenymountainwellness.janeapp.com
Thank you Dr. Kyle Freeman for speaking before Coudersport Rotary Club!
(Pictured: Rotarian Pat Northeimer, Dr. Kyle Freeman)
ServSafe is a certification program developed by the Restaurant Association Education Foundation. The course meets certification requirements for individuals who are responsible for the safe handling of food in restaurants, schools, elder care facilities, lodges, bed and breakfasts, community centers, and other food concessions (organizations or businesses that sell or prepare food on a regular basis).
This course, taught by Rick Kralj, Penn State Educator, is scheduled for Mondays, September 25 and October 2, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. The cost is $185/person. The registration deadline is Monday, September 18th. To register, call (877) 489-1398 or go to http://extension.psu.edu/food-safety/serv-safe.
Pennsylvania College of Technology teams and individuals in several fall sports had impressive outings over the past week:
Men’s/women’s cross-country
On Saturday at the United East Preview, the men’s team posted its first victory since Oct. 13, 2017, as it scored 41 points to top an 11-team field. Its last conference championship came in 2012 when it was a member of the Penn State University Athletic Conference, capping a 10-year championship run. Also, on Saturday, the women’s squad was sixth of nine teams.
Mitchell Campbell, of Riegelsville, led the men with a fourth-place individual finish in 29:08 over an 8K course and freshman Elaina Brady, of Big Cove Tannery, finished 13th in 33:22 over a 6K course to lead the women.
“Our entire men’s top seven ran well on a challenging course. They grouped together well. It was a quality mid-season effort,” second-year coach Tom Leeser said.
SCHEDULE/RESULTS
Wellsville N.Y. Police Department
Friday, September 15, 2023
Wellsville Police arrested Dominica R. Howells, age 24, of Cuba, charging her with Criminal Mischief 3rd (Class E Felony) and Grand Larceny 4th (Class E Felony).
The charges stem from an incident that took place on Chamberlain Street in July. Howells was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson. Howells was released under pre-trial release conditions with the Allegany County Probation Department. Howells is due back in Wellsville Village Court on October 3rd at 4:30 pm.
