POTTER COUNTY REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES INVITED TO SPEAK WITH LOCAL VOTERS AT TOWN HALL STYLE MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 6:00 PM GALETON, PA; MOOSE LODGE, 5 EAST MAIN STREET, GALETON, PA
All Republican Candidates-both primary winners and write in candidates are invited to speak at this event which is being sponsored with FREE Admission to all by Potter county FREE PA Chapter. We invite all candidates-including incumbents and those running un-opposed to come out for the event for a chance to get to know the area voters and hear their concerns before the November 7th election.
This meeting is directed towards the candidates representing Potter County Magisterial District 55-4-03. Candidates for these Townships and Boros will be featured; Pike, West Branch, Abbott, Ulysses, Ulysses Boro, Bingham, Harrison, Stewardson and both Galeton wards. Don Kudrick, Potter county’s Republican Party Chairman will be on hand to speak and to introduce countywide candidates who are in attendance.
On-site Voter Registration assistance will also available- so if you have been considering registering (deadline to register is October 23’rd) to vote-please show up and be ready to vote this November! Each voter present will be permitted one question per candidate and will be able to follow up pertaining to the response from the candidate.
We would like to extend an invitation for all school board candidates to attend-as parents have valid concerns and would like to know where the candidates stand on important issues such as forced masking, potential forced vaccinations for their children and their stance on male trans-genders using the girls restrooms or locker rooms.
FREE PA Potter County will be serving complimentary soups, snacks and desserts as well as an ice cream social at the meeting…so stop by after work, we hope everyone can attend and share their concerns and comments with the candidates participating to help with their decision on who to vote for in November.
We would also like to Thank the Candidates who care enough to attend, hear and respond to the voter’s questions’
lf you are a candidate who would like to participate as a speaker, or a candidate wishing to attend to meet and greet the voters please contact any of these FREEPA members: Kim Goodenough @814.558-4893; Lilian Cowburn @814.558.1975 or Cheryl Main @814-435-6548
Jane C. Nicholas, 70, of Shinglehouse, PA
Jane C. Nicholas, 70, of Shinglehouse, PA passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 15, 2023, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.
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.
Kevin Allen Kohn, 67, of Port Allegany, PA, a former longtime resident of Smethport
“a great storyteller that created strong connections with loved ones”
PORT ALLEGANY, Pa.—Kevin Allen Kohn, 67, of Port Allegany, PA, a former longtime resident of Smethport, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, in UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport after a long illness.
Born on Friday, February 10, 1956 in Buffalo, NY, he was a son of Ernest B. Kohn and Marlene Sullivan. Kevin was raised by his grandparents, Ernest H. and Myrtle Kohn of Smethport.
As a young boy, he spent time delivering milk with his grandfather. In the summer, he spent time in Emporium with his father and stepmother, Cassie Kohn. Kevin was a graduate of Smethport Area High School, Class of 1974, where he excelled in sports. Kevin participated in the first Big 30 Football game in 1974. He spent two years at Grove City College and then went into the workforce. He had a variety of jobs but spent most of his time as an over-the-road truck driver.
Elizabeth A. “Betsy” Snyder, 62, of Roulette, PA
Elizabeth A. “Betsy” Snyder, 62, of Roulette, PA, a lifelong resident of the area and had previously resided in Coudersport, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 13, 2023, in the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
Born on Tuesday, April 11, 1961 in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Milton L. “Bud” and Waneta P. Perkins Snyder.
Betsy was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 1980 and later in life she attended the former Olean Business Institute where she earned her Associate’s Degree. She was employed for many years at Midland Optical in Coudersport in the Quality Control department, then at Acker and Larson Attorneys at Law in Coudersport and at JV Bank in Coudersport. At the time of her passing, she was employed at Edward Jones in Coudersport where she worked for Kelly Wieder, Financial Advisor, whom she considered a dear friend.
Richard S. Houck, 86, of Smethport, PA
Richard S. Houck, 86, of Smethport, PA passed away Friday (October 13, 2023) at UPMC-Hamot, Erie.
He was born February 24, 1937 in Olean, the son of George and Clare (Arto) Houck. On August 19, 1961, in St. Elizabeth Church, Smethport, he married Sylvia J. Bryson, who survives.
Rich had worked in several areas of construction over the years. He was an electrician working for the Local #1319 Union. He had also worked for Case Cutlery of Bradford.
Lawrence J. Nicklas, Jr., a lifelong resident of St. Marys, PA
Lawrence J. Nicklas, Jr., a lifelong resident of St. Marys, PA passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk at the age of 91.
Lawrence was born on April 19, 1932 in St. Marys at 526 Chestnut Street, son of the late Lawrence Sr. and Eleanor (Simbeck) Nicklas.
He was a 1950 graduate of St. Marys Public High School. He met the late Shirley (Schreiber) Nicklas, his future wife, in 1949 at the Fox’s Skating Rink. The couple married on October 25, 1952 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church and celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last fall. She preceded him in death on June 4, 2023.
Elijah Charles Thomas Bailey, infant, Smethport, PA
Smethport – Elijah Charles Thomas Bailey, infant, was still born Wednesday (October 11, 2023) at Oishei Children’s Hospital, Buffalo, NY.
He was the infant son of Thomas R. Bailey and Jennifer M. Gault.
He is survived by his father Thomas R. Bailey of Bradford and mother Jennifer M. M. Gault of Smethport
One brother: Ethan W. C. Edwards of Smethport
One sister: Brooke A. Bailey of Glenwood, NY
Maternal grandparents: Rob & Lorie Gault “G-G” of Bradford
One Aunt: Shawna Gault
One Uncle: Rob (Justina Rodgers) Gault
Cousins: Maddison, Mackenzie, and Waylon Gault, Lydia Colts, and Cadin and Abram Rogers
Little Elijah was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Thomas and Martha Bailey.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, from 5-7PM in the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 2 Bank St., Smethport, where a memorial service will begin at 7PM with the Rev. Josh Haney, pastor of the First Church of the Nazarene of Bradford, officiating.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to Oishei Children’s Hospital, 818 Ellicott St., Buffalo, NY 14203. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Ila Arlene Saulter “celebration of life slated”
COUDERSPORT, Pa.—To honor the life of Ila Arlene Saulter and add to our memories of her, a celebration of her life will be held from 1pm to 4pm on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the Coudersport American Legion, Buffalo Street, Coudersport. Please bring a memory of Arlene to share.
Arlene passed away on October 2, 2023.
Arlene 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
2024 and 2025 Collette Trips Planned!
We have scheduled several exciting Collette tours for the last half of 2024 and the first half of 2025!
- Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria: August 21 – August 30, 2024
- Southern Italy & Sicily: October 25 – November 6, 2024 (same trip that was cancelled in 2020 due to Covid)
- Tropical Costa Rica: November 4 – November 12, 2024
- Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights: February 24 – March 2, 2025
- British Landscapes (England, Scotland & Wales): April 27 – May 6, 2025
Collette’s own Matt D’Eramo will provide details of each trip at a Zoom presentation scheduled for Monday, October 23rd at 6:00 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street. Please email jmorley@pcedcouncil.org or call (814) 274-4877 to let me know you plan to attend the presentation or to request trip brochures.
Joseph M. Champlin, 76, of Genesee Street, Olean, NY
“Loving Husband, Father & Grandfather”
Joseph M. Champlin, 76, of Genesee Street, Olean, NY passed away at his home on Friday, October 13, 2023, surrounded by his family, following a brief battle with cancer.
Joe was born on July 19, 1947, in Rochester and was the son of Lawrence L. and Betty Geise Champlin. On July 11, 1970, at the Hillside Wesleyan Church in Olean, he married his loving wife, Nancy Helen Marsh, who survives.
Joe attended grade schools in Olean, Millport, Ellicottville, Roulette, and finally, Hinsdale Central School, where he graduated in 1966.