Gerald D. “Jerry” Lanphere, 73, a longtime resident of Roulette, PA.
Gerald D. “Jerry” Lanphere, 73, a longtime resident of Roulette, passed away in his home on Monday, March 13, 2023, after a long 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.
McKean County Man Convicted of More Than 200 Sex Offenses Against Minors Over 20 Years
McKean County District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, following a two day jury trial at the McKean County Courthouse, Darvin Carpenter, of Bradford, was convicted of 251 counts related to sex crimes against children, providing marijuana to juveniles and other crimes. He was found not guilty of 11 additional counts.
CARPENTER was charged with committing crimes against 7 juvenile victims between the years 2000 and 2022.
The crimes were discovered in 2022 after a juvenile female reported to her mother that CARPENTER had touched her in her “bad spot” and the mother reported it to the Childline child abuse hotline. The report was referred to Children and Youth Services and law enforcement.
Trooper Eric Thompson of the Pennsylvania State Police-Lewis Run barracks was assigned the criminal investigation.
Through his investigation, he identified six other victims who reported numerous instances of rape from the age of 5, forced oral sex on victims under age 13, unlawful touching of children under age 16, providing marijuana to juveniles and numerous other crimes.
Six of the victims – all now adults – testified before the jury and described the acts committed by the defendant through the last two decades and at various locations in McKean County – including various places he resided, his vehicle, and some of the victims’ own residences. Some of the victims described not only the crimes he committed against them, but other crimes they witnessed against other children.
The jury convicted CARPTENTER of 10 Counts of Rape Of A Child Under 13 (Felony 1); 10 Counts of Rape By Forcible Compulsion (Felony 1); 55 Counts of Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse (Felony 1); 6 Counts of Criminal Solicitation To Commit Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse On A Person Less Than 16 ( Felony 1); 3 Counts of Aggravated Indecent Assault (Felony 2); 20 Counts of Statutory Sexual Assault (Felony 2); 20 Counts of Sexual Assault (Felony 2); 112 Counts of Indecent Assault – (Felony 3, Misdemeanor 1 & Misdemeanor 2); 11 Counts of Distribution Of Small Amount Of Marijuana (Not For Sale) (Misdemeanor); 3 Counts of Corruption Of Minors, and 1 Count of Indecent Exposure (Misdemeanor 2).
Trooper Thompson filed a criminal complaint against the defendant on July 14, 2022. He has remained incarcerated at the McKean County Jail since the time of his arrest.
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer prosecuted the case on behalf of the Commonwealth. Following conviction, DA Vettenburg-Shaffer asked to increase CARPENTER’S bail and it was increased to $1 million.
Because the defendant has been convicted on sexual offenses, the law requires that he undergo an assessment with the Sexual Offender Assessment Board. Sentencing will be scheduled by the Court.
If you suspect child abuse, please call 911 and Childline at 1-800-932-0313.
Maryellen A. Bateski, 86, formerly of 29 Clark Drive, Bradford, PA.
Maryellen A. Bateski, 86, formerly of 29 Clark Drive, Bradford, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, surrounded by her family at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born on June 26, 1936, in Bronx, NY, she was a daughter of the late John and Agnes(Monihan) Cooley.
She was a graduate of Pauline High School in the Bronx. After high school she enrolled in the Elaine Powers Modeling School in New York.
On July 29, 1978, in Portville, NY, she married James L. Bateski, who passed away April 20, 2016.
She worked for IBM as a keypunch operator, in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Maryellen was a PTA president, the Variety Club Telethon Chair, she was an avid golfer, bowler, and gardener. She was a Lady Powder Puff Stock Car driver and enjoyed playing cards, especially euchre and blackjack, camping at Rainbow Lake and boating on Lake Chautauqua, with family and friends.
Surviving are three daughters, Vanessa (David) Hammond, of Portville, NY,
Kathy (the late Kevin) McBride, of West Seneca, NY, Robin (Matthew) Ridenour, of Bradford, one son, Timothy (Tammy) Ortung, of South Carolina, one sister, Catherine (Robert) Powell, of Spring Hill, FL, one brother, John (Carol) Cooley, of MI, eight grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jim of 37 years, one daughter, Lori Petty, three sisters, Joan Ruvola, Jeanette Schunk, and Agnes Cooley, and one brother, Edmund Cooley.
Friends will be received on Friday, March 17, 2023, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM in Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Avenue, where funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM with Rev. John Jacquel, Pastor of St. Bernard Church, officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113, Bradford PA, 16701 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Annbeth Margaret Resotko, 84, of Wellsboro, PA.
Annbeth Margaret Resotko (nee Kurtzo) passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 26, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born in Hackensack NJ on February 16, 1939, to Lawrence and Kathryn (Marolf) Kurtzo.
She graduated from Fairlawn High School in New Jersey in 1957 and became an office manager for an insurance company. She married John Resotko in October 1961, and they were together 41 years until his death in March 2002.
They relocated from New Jersey to Pennsylvania to become the owners of The Great Valley House Restaurant in Ansonia from 1971 to 1981, raising their family in a small apartment attached to the kitchen. Annbeth also worked for the Wellsboro Area School District in the high school cafeteria and as a custodian at Don Gill Elementary for almost 30 years. After her husband’s death, she also became a Hospice volunteer.
Besides her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents, and her two brothers, Robert A. Kurtzo in 1957 and Lawrence E. Kurtzo in 2019.
She is survived by her daughter, Terry Resotko Galler (Julius) of Goodyear, AZ and son, John Resotko (Christine) of Holt, MI along with her three beloved grandchildren: Kate Calles (Esai), Hannah Weir (Dylan Garcia) and Connor Resotko.
Annbeth was deeply devoted to her faith and was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church for over 40 years. She enjoyed working church dinners and thrift sales.
Cooking truly was her love language. She made fantastic meals and was a professional-level baker. She made holiday dinners single-handedly until her stroke in 2021 and then under exacting supervision! They were never as good as hers.
There are so many others that called her “mom” and she never turned away anyone in need. She was a safe and accepting harbor, being there without question or fail, guiding us through life’s toughest challenges with compassion, humor, wisdom, and cookies.
She was an avid reader. She loved family history and stories. She called nightly Jeopardy her “college.” In 2012, she moved to Arizona to enjoy warmer weather and be closer to her family. In the last 11 years, she became an enthusiastic Arizona Cardinals fan and loved cheering her team with her son-in-law Julius every Sunday!
Visitation with the family will be at Tussey Mosher Funeral Home 139 Main Street Wellsboro, PA on March 24, 2023, from 6-8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Wellsboro Pa on March 25 at 12pm with burial at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Pearl Street, Wellsboro.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local food bank in her honor. To share a memory or condolence with her family visit www.tusseymosher.com.
Charles L. Sisler, Sr., 74, of Bradford, PA.
Charles L. Sisler, Sr., 74, of Bradford, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at his home.
He was born on October 15, 1948 in Susquehanna.
In 1969 he married Lena Wailes; who preceded him in death.
He is survived by one son, James (Lori) Sisler of Bradford; three grandchildren, Kristen Sisler, Lucas Sisler and Chad Sisler all of Bradford and five great grandchildren.
In addition to his wife of 34 years, Lena Sisler he was also preceded in death by one son, Charles Sisler, Jr. and one daughter, Cherri Heffner.
Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.
POTTER COUNTY 4-H PROGRAMS
Figure 1: Teen Council members share their leadership style at a club meeting
While historically 4-H clubs have engaged participants in programs focusing on agricultural interests, such as growing crops, caring for livestock, and preparing nutritious meals, the Pennsylvania 4-H program has expanded to include a wide variety of other topics in recent years. These program topics vary greatly, but all work to develop communication, problem-solving, and personal development in youth across the state.
A recent highlight in 4-H programming is science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). By connecting these technical skills with 4-H, participants can relate their interests to future career opportunities in these fields, find passions solving complex problems in their lives, and work as a team to design and create a better world. In Pennsylvania, 4-H members can engage in STEM topics at all ages of the program, through Engineering Design Challenges, Animal Science Camps, 4-H STEM Labs, and more!
Another popular area of programming in Pennsylvania is leadership. Youth across the commonwealth are encouraged to engage with their club, community, country, and world through programs that provide opportunities for youth to connect with their roles as young leaders of Pennsylvania. The state offers 4-H members opportunities to enhance their understanding of civic engagement and the role they play as active members of their community by providing opportunities to hold office positions in clubs, organize community events, and participate in events such as State Leadership Conference.
These are only some of the opportunities 4-H offers participants throughout the state. Youth members participate in activities ranging from shooting sports and rocketry to sewing and gardening. Other members may find an interest in horses or showing rabbits, while still more members may find their passion lies in leadership projects or public speaking. With such a wide variety of opportunities, 4-H members can work to improve and develop their passions with the guidance of a trusted adult no matter where their interests lie. For more information on 4-H programming or how to get involved, contact the Potter County Extension Office at 814-274-8540 or email Spencer at sqg5901@psu.edu.
Bucktail Council Receives Grant Award
Elk County- The St. Marys Area United Way Board President Doug Gaffey presented a $11,500 grant to Gregg Bennett, Scout Executive with the Bucktail Council Boy Scouts of America (BSA). This grant award was as a result of the United Way’s 2022 campaign. Gregg Bennett, Scout Executive, reports that the funding will be used to further the camping program at Camp Mountain Run where hundreds of youth attend each year. The United Way funding will be used to train and hire a portion of the camp staff for summer camp, support the maintenance cost for Camp Mountain Run, and purchase program materials.
Scouts BSA is designed for boys and girls ages 11-18, Scouts learn responsible citizenship, character development and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities and educational programs. For over 100 years, Scouting programs have instilled in youth the values found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Today, these values are just as relevant in helping youth grow to their full potential as they were in 1910. Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, and citizenship skills that influence their adult lives.
The Boy Scouts are one of the many partnering organizations that have sought grant money from the St. Marys Area United Way. Over the next couple of weeks, the United Way will continue to notify the public of all the grant recipients and award amounts. The grant funding disseminated in 2023 is as a result of the donations raised during the St. Marys Area United Way 2022 campaign. Funding raised in 2023 will be available for organizations to seek grant funding in 2024.
The St. Marys Area United Way relies on the contributions from companies and local individuals. If you would like to become one of these individuals or corporate donors, please call 781-6000 or mail your check to the St. Marys Area United Way, 44 So. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA 15857
Wolfinger Family Fund supports projects, opportunities at area schools
OLEAN, N.Y., March 14, 2023 — Four area school districts and one New Jersey school recently received grants supporting new projects and education opportunities, together totaling $4,633, from the Wolfinger Family Donor Advised Fund.
Harold “Sandy” and Connie Wolfinger established the Wolfinger Family Fund in 2019 and designed the fund to provide annual support for educational programming and enrichment opportunities for area students in schools.
The Smethport Area School District received three grants, totaling $1,187, for three projects in the district schools.
PENELEC PLANNED OUTAGE for Borough of Galeton
Borough of Galeton
PENELEC PLANNED OUTAGE
Day/Date Tuesday, March 28th
Time/Duration 08:30 until 15:00
Alternate Date N/A
Town/Street In Galeton, West St., Germania St.,1st St., West Branch Ave., Penn Ave., Division Ave., 5th St., Poplar Ave., Second St.
Reason for Outage Upgrade our facilities for enhanced circuit reliability for our customers.
# of Custs. 195
Borough of Galeton Council Meeting March 8, 2023
The regular meeting of the Galeton Borough Council was held this date in the Municipal Building with the following members present: Joe Petrencsik; Doug Droppa; Darrell Jackson; DJ Fuller, and Denny Dean. Not present was Ron Tarabori.
Others present were: Mayor-Garrote; Foreman-Joe Cimino; Secy-Andrea Caracciolo; Office Asst-Eleanor Boyd and Borough Crew-Joe Cimino Jr.
President Petrencsik called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Followed by the Pledge to the Flag.
MINUTES
The 2/8/23 minutes were reviewed, Joe Petrencsik pointed out that they needed to state that both sides of Germania Street is to have restricted parking for the week of the 4th of July. A motion was made by Doug Droppa, seconded by DJ Fuller to approving the minutes with the change. All were in favor, motion carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT
A motion was made by Doug Droppa, seconded by DJ Fuller approving the treasurer’s report for Feb/March 2023 as reported. All were in favor, motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
The Committee toured the Chattanooga Bldg. and agreed to proceed with the first study.
BOROUGH FOREMAN
Orchard Ave and Adams Street sewer issues. There are 8 customers on the list where they are having sewer issues. The sewer is continuously being plugged up with wipes and paper towels. The customers in this area will be sent letters.
Test Wells were drilled and the following were found: The one that was drilled at the Right Branch produced approx. 70 gallons per minute and the water was good. The one on the Left Branch wasn’t successful as well as the one drilled on the Holly Smith property. They are going to drill another one at the Main Branch next.
DJ reported that two culverts on Pine Street have concrete blocks that are caving in and need repaired.
ORDINANCES
A motion was made by DJ Fuller, seconded by Darrell Jackson to advertise Ordnance #377 of 2023 to amend Parking on Germania Street during the week of the 4th of July. All were in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Doug Droppa, seconded by Darrell Jackson appointing the mayor as designee to exercise the parking on Germania Street for the 4th of July week. All were in favor, motion carried.
****At this Time, 7:52PM, AN EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS CALLED TO DISCUSS A PERSONNEL ISSUE
***AT THIS TIME 8:35 PM, THE MEETING RECONVENED.
The executive session was held for Joey Cimino to make a presentation. The proposal was for Joey to attend the Mansfield Act 120 academy to become a police officer at his own expense. After graduating from the course the Borough will hire him as an officer. Joey will remain an employee on the Borough crew also in the process of getting his water and sewer licenses. There will be a probation period of a year to see if this works out.
A motion was made by Darrell Jackson, seconded by DJ Fuller to accept the proposal. All were in favor, motion carried. Further details will be discussed at a later date.
BILLS
A motion was made by DJ Fuller, seconded by Denny Dean to pay the bills for March 2023. All were in favor, motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Denny Dean, seconded by Doug Droppa to Adjourn. All were in favor, motion caried. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM.
ATTENTION PATRONS OF THE S.W. SMITH MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY:
The Seneca Library District that includes the S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library will be migrating data into a new inter-library system over the next month. Patrons will be able to easily access more library materials and services after this transition! This is an exciting process that will have a very beneficial end, but sometimes getting to the end of the road can be bumpy. As the library transitions, there will be a few “pauses” in library service:
- From March 26-April 5 the library will not be able to create new library patron accounts. If you have been thinking about getting a library account, please come in before March 26 or after April 11.
- The library will be running in an “offline” circulation mode so checking out library materials, checking in library materials, updating patron accounts, and placing holds on books will take a little longer to process. Please give yourself some extra time in the library for us to complete these circulation tasks for you.
- The library will not be able to catalog new materials beginning March 26 until after the migration is complete. The library may have the new book you have been waiting for but getting it out on the shelf for you to borrow might take a little longer. Please be patient or ask the circulation staff to get a copy for you via AccessPA inter-library loan.
- All library due dates for materials checked out beginning March 13 have been changed to the extended date of April 11 to accommodate this migration period.
- If you have questions or concerns, please contact the S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library Director, Mary Grace, at 814-642-9210 or swsmith@swsmithlibrary.org.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation!
Joanne Marie Barbine, 62, of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
My beautiful wife, Joanne Marie Barbine, of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed into heaven surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 10,2023, at 62 years old. Joanne is survived by her husband George; her children George, Marianne Loheide (Matthew), and Jennifer Mulato (Raymond); her grandchildren Raymond, Nathan, Annabella, Carter, and Victoria; her sisters Kathleen and Annemarie; her aunt, Grace Dodds; and her brothers, Joey Barbine and David Grimes.
She was preceded in death by her parents, David E. Grimes and Anne M. Grimes; her sister, Judy Innamorato; and her brother, Steven P. Grimes.
Friends and relatives may visit at Tussey Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, on March 18, 2023, from 9:30am–11:30am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 47 Central Avenue, Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, at 12:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joanne’s name to the Wellsboro Firemen’s Ambulance Association, the Wellsboro Fire Department, or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Emporium and Warren to host remote workers for 2023 Wilds Are Working initiative
Application opens March 15, submissions due by May 3
After a successful pilot program in 2022 for The Wilds Are Working: A Remote Lifestyle Experience, remote workers will have the chance to apply to test out living in two new communities for 2023. Those communities will be Emporium and Warren.
Funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission through Ben Franklin Technology Partners and administered by the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc., this project seeks to help address the issue of outmigration in rural areas by marketing PA Wilds communities as great places to live and work.
Originally piloted in summer 2022 in the PA Wilds communities of Bellefonte and Kane, the initiative allows remote workers to live, work, volunteer, and explore all that the rural region has to offer. Participants could come from anywhere in the world, as long as they have a sense of adventure and the ability to work remotely.
Applications open on March 15 and are due by May 3.
Spring Story Hour Signups Underway
Coudersport Public Library’s Preschool Story Hour series, with the theme “Hello Spring!” will begin Tuesday, April 4!
Participants will learn about and celebrate Spring and all the fun and new beginnings it brings, with leaders Brenda Bonczar and Lisa Bretz. Sessions will run on Tuesdays, April 4-May 9, at 10:00 a.m. These are geared for children ages three through five and their parents, and include stories, a craft and snacks.
Registration is required to ensure sufficient materials. Stop in at the Library, call 814-274-9382 or email coudersportlibrary@gmail.com to register your child.
It is time to vote for your favorite video for the 6th Annual What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?™ Contest for North Central PA.
Steps to Vote
· Go to the website What’s So Cool….North Central Contest
· Watch the videos by clicking on each one
· Press vote on the video you like the best
· Can’t decide which one you like best – you can vote for more than one!
· The video with the most votes will be the winner of the Viewer’s Choice Award to be presented on March 28th! There are other awards being made by our team of judges.
Voting will open March 13th at 12:01 am and will end on March 15th at 11:59 pm.
Thank you for taking the time to vote and recognizing the hard work of the students, teacher coaches and employers!
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY…
* WHAT…Accumulating snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to
3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE…Livingston and Allegany counties.
* WHEN…Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the evening commute.
INSTRUCTIONS: Periods of snow could result in snow covered secondary roads and
limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo (Western New York)
Crash Closes Route 220 in Sullivan County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that Route 220 is closed in both directions between Route 42 and just north of Route 3006 (Thorne Street) in Laporte Township, Sullivan County, due to a tractor trailer crash.
A detour using Route 42 and Thorne Street is in place. The roadway is expected to be closed for several hours.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect travel delays, and drive with caution.
Patricia I. “Pat” Pfeufer, 77, of 106 Capri Road, St. Marys, PA
Patricia I. “Pat” Pfeufer, 77, of 106 Capri Road, St. Marys, PA passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 surrounded by her family at Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford, PA.
She was born March 11, 1946 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret “Peg” Cooney Krellner. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1964. Following high school, Pat pursued a degree in education, attending Villa Maria for her bachelor’s degree and Clarion State College for her master’s degree.
On August 17, 1968, at Queen of the World Church, she married Carl Pfeufer, who survives. Together they shared over 54 years of marriage. In 1993, they started their small tool and die business, Phaztech, Inc. They grew the business, which they viewed as an extension of their family, for more than 25 years.
Along with her caring husband, Pat is survived by three daughters: Sally Lion and her husband Andy, of Gibsonia, PA, Julie Sober and her husband Troy, of Stoneham, MA, and Christie Tenorio and her husband Ricardo, of Pittsburgh, PA; two sons: Gregg Pfeufer and his wife Ann, of Pittsburgh, PA, and Benji Pfeufer and his wife Tara, of DuBois, PA; ten grandchildren: Ava Lion, Reese Lion, Drew Lion, Olivia Sober, Lillian Sober, Thiago Tenorio, Bastian Tenorio, Maddie Pfeufer, Allie Pfeufer, and Alexas Pfeufer; four sisters: Sandy Metzler, Evelyn Krug and her husband Bud, Susanne Astley and her husband Bill, and Paula Micale and her husband Dan; one brother, Justin Krellner and his wife Becky; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by one sister, Kathy Wilson, survived by her husband Wally Wilson; and by two brothers, Teddy Krellner, survived by his wife Annice, and Brian Krellner, survived by his wife Chris.
Pat loved and accepted everyone. She called herself a ‘people collector’ because she loved to make connections with those around her and was always willing to lend a hand. She wanted nothing more than to make those around her happy. She lived a life of unwavering service to others and to God. She was a member of the Queen of the World Church where she was a Eucharistic Minister. As a hospice volunteer for the Community Nurses, she practiced Reiki. She also volunteered for Meals on Wheels and helped countless others along the way. Since her first cancer diagnosis in 1998, she organized annual fundraising for Relay for Life.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Queen of the World Church with the Rev. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, celebrating.
Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Friday, March 17, 2023 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made in memory of Patricia Pfeufer to Penn Highlands Heathcare Community Nurses, 757 Johnsonburg Road, Suite 200, Saint Marys, PA or to the Good Samaritan Hospice, C/O CLM Foundation, 134 Marwood Road, Cabot, PA 16023. Please also consider contributing to your local Relay for Life.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Betty Jane COLWELL, 95, of Alma, NY
Betty Jane COLWELL, 95, of Alma, NY, died Monday, March 13, 2023 in Olean General Hospital.
Born May 9, 1927, in Olean, she was the daughter of Virgil B. and S. Irene Gadsby Stebbins. On February 25, 1961, in Shinglehouse, she married Jacob I. Colwell, who predeceased her on September 25, 2019.
Betty was a 1945 graduate of Shinglehouse High School. She was employed by the United States Postal Service and was then transferred to the Social Security Administration Office in Olean. While her husband was in the military, she was transferred to the Washington D.C. office. From there, she worked for the US Air Force as a secretary in Maryland and Guam. When they returned to the area to live, she was employed by the ROTC at St. Bonaventure and then retired from the Olean Social Security Office.
Betty was a member of the Shinglehouse United Methodist Church.
Surviving are: two daughters, Mary Ann (Patrick) Dalton of Hamburg and Nancy (Richard) Middaugh of Alma; five grandchildren, Shawn (Amanda) Dalton, Shannon Dalton, Jacob Middaugh, Nicholas Middaugh, and Kaylee Middaugh; four nieces and nephews, including a close nephew Kirk (Margie) Stebbins of Shortsville.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a brother, Edwin Stebbins.
Friends may call at Shinglehouse United Methodist Church, 209 N. Lincoln Street, Shinglehouse, PA on Monday, March 20, 2023 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, with Funeral Services following at 11:00 AM. Rev. Preston L. Hutchins, Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse. Memorials may be made to Shinglehouse United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 296, Shinglehouse, PA 16748.
Arrangements are under the direction of OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
CWO3 US Army (retired) Clark P. Hewitt, age 90, of Wellsboro, PA
CWO3 US Army (retired) Clark P. Hewitt, age 90, of Wellsboro, PA, died on March 9, 2023.
He was born on May 28, 1932 in St. Petersburg, FL, a son of the late John C. Hewitt and Dorothe Roache. He was married to Akiko (Matsuda) Hewitt for 68 years.
Clark retired in 1970 from the US Army as a Nike-Hercules Senior Radar Technician and served in the Korean War and during the Vietnam War. He is the recipient of the Purple Heart from wounds in the Korean War.
Upon retirement from the Army, he was employed by the Boy Scouts of America as a District Scout Executive where he directed the Boy Scout programs in central Maine and then transferred to Wellsboro where he directed programs across north central Pennsylvania.
Clark was an active parishioner in St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Wellsboro. He with Akiko are the owners of Akiko’s Floral Arts.
Clark is survived by his wife: Akiko Hewitt of Wellsboro, PA, six sons: William (Terry) Hewitt of Battle Creek, MI; Jyuji (Susan) Hewitt of Peach Bottom, PA, Clark Hewitt, Jr. of Wellsboro, PA, Timothy (Barbara) Hewitt of Stafford, VA, Patrick (Nancy) Hewitt of Wellsboro, PA, Joseph (Wendy Estock) Hewitt of Wellsboro, PA, and two daughters: Mary (Greg) Brannon of Hughesville, MD; and Therese Hewitt of Westford, VT. He has three sisters: Merrie Anne Slater of St. Petersburg, FL; Valerie Hewitt of St. Petersburg, FL; and Susan (Alan) Hewitt-Hardacre of Macon, GA. In addition, he has 18 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his brother John Hewitt and 3 grandsons.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 11:00 am at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Wellsboro, PA with Rev. Bryan B. Wright officiating. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.
Donald Leroy Pratt, 85, of Warren, PA
Donald Leroy Pratt, 85, of Warren, PA, passed on Saturday March 11, 2023, in the Warren Manor.
He was born on June 26, 1937, in Warren, PA, the son of the late Oras and Pauline Wonderling Pratt. Donald was a self-employed Autobody Repair Man and took great pride in his work. He enjoyed motorcycling, Nascar, camping, his pets and spending time with his family and friends.
Donald is survived by his children William Emple, Sandy Galloway of Bradenton, FL, and Katie Poff of Cortland, OH; ten grandchildren Lisa Hutchins, Anthony and Tammie Antonuccio of Kane, Adam, Cody, Tyler Fleming and Cassie Williams of Bradenton, FL, Jessie and William Emple of Warren, PA, and Brandy Benton of Cortland, OH; 17 great grandchildren; siblings David Pratt and wife Nancy of Sugar Grove, PA, and Beverly Devereaux of Warren, PA; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Mildred Pratt; two daughters Robin Antonuccio and Lynda Hughes; two grandchildren Jennifer Galloway and Ricky Antonuccio; two brothers Kenneth and Richard Pratt; and two nephews Ronny and Scott Devereaux.
Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Warren County Memorial Park, next to his wife, Mildred. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Paws Along the River, 212 Elm St. Warren, PA, 16365. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the final arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.
Port Allegany Firefighters Assist At Emporium House Fire
Star Hose Company #1
***WORKING FIRE***
Just before 5:30 Monday evening box 1404 was dispatched for the house fire in Emporium Borough. Units arrived to find a working fire and requested Rescue 3 to the scene for the RIT assignment. Rescue 3 responded with six firefighters and established the RIT, ensuring there were ladders to all sides of the building and clearing windows. Crews were later requested to assist with overhaul. Rescue 3 returned to service after approximately two and a half hours.
Brenda Langan Announces Candidacy for Potter County Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts
My name is Brenda Langan, and I am announcing my candidacy for the Potter County Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts in the 2023 primary election.
I have been a member of the Potter County community for most of my life. After graduating from Port Allegany High School, my husband Todd and I raised our children a few miles from his childhood home in Ulysses. Now we’re involving our grandchildren in the same civic and church community that has nurtured us for so many years.
Let’s be candid; the first and foremost role of our county officials is to serve the public. My priority is customer service for all of our residents and assisting them with transactions in this office.
I appreciate how important these transactions are as both a resident and a previous small business owner. While it is certainly true that meticulous and secure filing and record-keeping are essential for the court staff, it is also true that the Prothonotary’s role isn’t solely for the benefit of the court. Your business, whether related to a request for court records, managing a lien, or even applying for a passport, deserves to be done as quickly, reliably and painlessly as possible. I can relate because I’ve had experience on both sides of the County Government counter.
Professionally, I was in the workforce for several years before deciding to pursue a college degree. I graduated with high honors from Gannon University in Business Administration. After a brief career in real estate, I joined Adelphia Cable, where I rose to the position of Corporate Inventory Manager in charge of over 200 inventory locations across the country. After that, I spent several years in Supply Chain Management at Arvos Ljungstrom LLC, where in addition to my regular responsibilities, I implemented new financial software. Subsequently, the opportunity for public service drew me to county government work in my current position.
Currently, I am the Director of Finance in McKean County. This position has provided me with keen insight into the inner workings of government offices. In this role, I am responsible for developing the County budget with input from Department Heads, ensuring proper cash flow and appropriate expenditures, and confirming that the maximum reimbursements have been received on grants. This requires collaborating and working with others while still accepting full responsibility to ensure the integrity of the budget expenses and revenues.
In my 30 years of professional experience, I have gained the perspective and experience that Potter County residents deserve in their Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts. In addition to the professionalism and integrity expected from any public official, I’ll remember what it’s like to be on the other side of the counter – to conduct your transactions quickly and courteously so as to get you back to your families or businesses. I appreciate your consideration when casting your vote on May 16th and look forward to the opportunity to serve my Potter County friends and neighbors as their next Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts.
