Thirty-five fourth through tenth graders who live in Northern Tioga School District communities are participating in Hamilton-Gibson’s “CATS” Winter Theatre Arts Camp in Elkland.
The 15-day after school camp began on Jan. 12 in the auditorium at Clark Wood Elementary School at 110 Addison Hill Road in Elkland.
It will end in the auditorium with two Pay-What-You-Can performances for the public at 7 p.m. next Friday and Saturday, Feb. 3 and 4.
“CATS: Young Actors Edition”was a huge leap for us,” said Thomas Putnam, Hamilton-Gibson’s artistic director.
“This one-hour adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical is specially tailored to give a young cast an exciting and rewarding experience,” Putnam said.
Cardiologist, Lalchand Goyal, MD and Michael Wilt, PA-C will lead the February Walk with a Doc event in Bradford.
Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and the Guidance Center (TGC) are hosting the February Walk with a Doc event on Thursday, February 2. The event will take place at Richard E. McDowell Trail on Campus Drive, starting at 5pm.
The walk is coordinated through a partnership between the Guidance Center and BRMC. This month’s providers that will be leading the walk are Lalchand Goyal, MD and Michael Wilt, PA-C from General Physician, PC.
In honor of National American Heart Month, the cardiology team practicing at BRMC will discuss the importance of heart health. All participants are encouraged to wear red attire. Also, as an added perk to join the walk, anyone that attends the next four walks will be entered to win a $150 Dunham’s Sports Gift Card to get a new pair of walking shoes! The walk is free and open to anyone. If interested, please register at walkwithadoc.org/Ewaiver.
An alternate indoor location has been reserved for the event in the case of inclement winter weather. The location is the University of Pitt at Bradford Fitness Center located at 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA 16701. Any changes in the location will be announced on the Walk with a Doc Bradford Facebook Page the day of the event.
Mathew Karl Frederick, 32, of Bradford, PA passed away Friday, January 27, 2023, at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born on August 31, 1990, in San Diego CA, he was the son of Todd Ford (Linda), of Beech Grove IN and Stephanie Cobb Brown (Donald) of Avon IN.
He attended school in Bradford and Indianapolis, IN.
Mathew was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Professional Wrestling fan, and he enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.
Surviving are his parents, brothers Patrick Ford of Avon, Indiana and Hunter Ford of Bradford, grandparents Bill and Sandy Ford of Smethport, Pat and Ceil Cobb of Old Town, FL, great grandmother Lois Anderson of Smethport, longtime girlfriend Tina Gray of Bradford, and many Aunt’s, Uncles and cousins.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, February 4, 2023, from 10am to 11am in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Avenue, followed by a Celebration of Life at 11am with Rev. Joann Piatko, Rector of St. Joseph Episcopal Church of Port Allegany officiating.
Memorials if desired may be made to the Corydon Township Volunteer Fire Department.
Sigrid Fitzpatrick, 78, of 302 Bolivar Dr., Bradford, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at her residence, with her daughter at her side.
Born February 25, 1944 in Heilbronn, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Bernard and Rosa (Haag) Stemmler.
She attended nursing school in Germany.
On October 5, 1979, in Bradford, she married Eugene F. “Fitz” Fitzpatrick, who passed away August 10, 2021.
Surviving is one daughter, Tanja Fitzpatrick, two sons, Shayne L. Miller, and Richard Theodore Miller, one grandson Buddy Devin Miller, one brother, Kurt Haag, and one nephew, Rudiger Muller.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 42 years, Fitz, one son Ernest “Buddy” Miller, one sister, Doris Muller, and one brother Eduard Haag.
Private graveside services will be held for family at Willow Dale Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
A Celebration of Life for Sharon L. Swartzfager will be held at the American Legion; John Berg Post #976 in Crosby, PA on Saturday, February 4 from 1-4 PM. Sharon passed away on Wed. January 25th.
Marion I. Dallenbach, 75, of 65 Rodgar Lane, Bradford, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born on August 10, 1947, in East Stroudsburg, she was a daughter of the late Link and Pearl (Woodard) Dowell. She attended Bradford Area High School.
On February 3, 1977, in Bradford, she married Richard D. Dallenbach, who survives.
She dedicated her whole life to caring for her family as a stay at home mother for her children and husband.
Surviving are three daughters, Ann Kephart, of Houtzdale, Christy Macfarlane, of Bradford, and Sharon Fitzsimmons, of Duke Center, four sons Joe (Connie) Kloss, of Bradford, Rick Dallenbach, of Erie, Pete (Wendy) Lyons, of Las Vegas, NV, and Edward Dallenbach, of Bradford, three brothers, Charles Dowell, of Hazelhurst, Jerry Dowell, of Bradford, and Paul Dowell, of Lafayette, seven grandchildren, Luka Dallenbach, Matt Kloss, Andrew Kloss, Addison Toscano, Luciano Toscano, Natale Toscano, Giovanni Toscano,and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Link Jr., Bruce and Boyd Dowell and three grandchildren, Johnny Coldren, Brian Coldren, and Eric Lyons.
Family will receive friends on Friday, February 3, 2023, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Avenue, followed by funeral services at 3:00 PM with Rev. Fred Zickefoose, Pastor of the Bradford Area Parish, officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Donald “Don” James Karrasch, 80 of 25 Chatham Lane, Bradford, passed away peacefully at home with his family around him on Saturday January 28, 2023.
Born on June 4, 1942, in Bradford, he was a son to the late Paul Lasher and Barbara Silfies.
Don was a 1961 graduate of Bradford Area High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country until his honorable discharge in 1965. While in the Navy as quartermaster he took the helm of the ship as during a hurricane.He was also awarded a ribbon for participating in the Cuban missile crisis.
On January 22, 1966, he married his high school sweetheart, Peggy (Garthwaite) Karrasch, who survives.
After returning from the service he worked at Corning Glass and Ott & McHenry Drug Store. He worked as a Machinist for Dresser Manufacturing and retired in 2003.
Don enjoyed many outdoor activities and excelled at hunting, fishing, trapping, and also making maple syrup by tapping trees. He enjoyed collecting chocolate glass. He could fix anything and taught both his sons those same valuable skills. He was great at telling stories of his adventure-filled life.
Surviving is his wife Peggy of 57 years, two sons, Chris (Wendy) Karrasch, of Carisle,and Ryan (Jennifer) Karrasch, of Seymour TN, his step mother, Rose Russell Lasher, four sisters Virginia (Allen) Galentine, Sandra (Roland) Hughes, and Mary (Ron) Berry, Charlotte (Don) Aurand, two brothers, James (Sandra) Lasher, and Lester (Tammy) Lasher, four grandchildren, Dan Karrasch, Scott Karrasch, Sean Karrasch and Sara Karrasch.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and several brothers and sisters.
Family will receive friends on Friday February 3, 2023, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Avenue, at 11:00 AM funeral services will be held with Rev. Fred Zickefoose, Pastor of the Bradford Area Parish, officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA P.O. Box 113, Bradford, PA 16701.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Joseph J. Bennardi, 93, of 15 Bon Air Avenue, Bradford, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, with his family at his side at UPMC Hamot.
Born June 19, 1929, in Bradford, he was a son of the late John and Grace Trumbino Bennardi. He was a 1947 graduate of Bradford High School.
Joe enlisted in the United States Army on February 13, 1951. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received on June 17, 1952. He was honorably discharged on February 20, 1953.
Upon returning from the military he became employed at Dresser Manufacturing. He retired after 39 years of service.
Joe was a member of St. Bernard Church, Italian Club, American Legion. He enjoyed golf, bowling and throwing horseshoes.
Surviving is his companion of over 35 years, Sandy Edel, two sisters, Clara Costello, of Bradford, and Edith Gobbi, of GA, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Tina Gourley, four brothers, Frank, Ray, Henry, Sam, and two sisters, Linda Apa, and Frances Beers.
Private funeral services were held Monday January 30, 2023 with Fr. Jim Gutting, of St. Bernard Church officiating. Mausoleum Entombment was 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 St. Bernard Church 95 E Corydon Street Bradford, PA 16701.
Barbara J. Hallock, 77, of Warren, PA., died Monday afternoon, January 30, 2023, at Warren General Hospital Emergency Room, Warren, PA. A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that both lanes of Interstate 180 eastbound are closed at mile marker 26 (Faxon Exit) in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County, due to a multi-vehicle crash.
A detour using Northway Road and Route 2014 (East Third Street) is in place. The roadway is expected to open by early evening.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect travel delays, and drive with caution.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
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, March 6 and March 13, 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, February 27th. To register, call (877) 489-1398 or go to http://extension.psu.edu/food-safety/serv-safe.
Edna J. Decker, 93, of Perkasie, PA died Saturday, January 28, 2023.
She was the wife of the late William J. Decker, who died January 3, 2014.
Born June 7, 1929 in Denver, CO, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Helen (Prentiss) Huckins.
Mrs. Decker was employed as a secretary with Norristown State Hospital for many years. She was a longtime member of St. John’s UCC, Lansdale.
Survivors include her daughter, Linda D. Cassel (Bob) of Shinglehouse, PA; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Herb Van Dyke.
John J. Woods, 66, of Truman, PA passed away on Saturday (January 28, 2023) night. He was born January 18, 1957 In St. Marys, PA a son of the late Frederick and Lillian Johnson Woods.
John graduated from Cameron County High School. After high school he became a member of the United States Army. He then went on to work in various powdered metal factories until he retired due to health reasons.
He is survived by two sisters, Catherine Andrus (Scott) and Mary Whitehead (Pat), both of Emporium; three brothers, Edward Woods (Robin), Emporium; Daniel Woods (Gloria), Castle Garden and Michael Woods (Margie), Emporium, numerous nieces and nephews and a former sister in law Florence Beldin Woods Palumbo.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Donald and Freddie Woods, two nephews Bryan and Christian, and his two rottweilers, Nikki and Kiera.
He enjoyed spending time with all of his family, especially his beloved dog Leigha. He had the most amazing sense of humor that everyone will remember him for. To know him was to love him.
At his request there will be no visitation or service
Memorial Contributions may be made to Hahne Cancer Center, (for van transport service) 100 Hospital Drive, DuBois, PA 15801 or to your local SPCA
Artists who want to take their career further and engage more in their community are invited to gather on Thursday. February 16 for Funding Creativity, an event hosted by the Elk County Council on the Arts, at the PA Wilds Media Lab located in the space above Laughing Owl Press in Kane, Pennsylvania.
Funding Creativity will be a showcase of programs and opportunities for local artists through ECCOTA’s partnership with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. The Elk County Council on the Arts is one of 14 partner organizations with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, servicing Elk, McKean, Potter, Cameron, and Forest Counties. Artists from those counties are encouraged to attend the event.
Funding Creativity will be a chance for interested artists to get together and learn about granting and residency opportunities through ECCOTA. As well as a networking opportunity for artists, rostered teaching artists and grant recipients will be in attendance to answer questions and engage in discussion with attendees and give testimony to their success with these programs.
Funding Creativity is also in partnership with the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship and the Wilds Cooperative of PA, who will also be in attendance. The PA Wilds Media Lab is located at 61 North Fraley St, Second Floor, in Kane, Pennsylvania and will last from 5:00 pm till 8:00 pm and refreshments from Table 105 will be provided.
Any questions regarding Funding Creativity can be directed to ECCOTA at (814) 772-7051.
Daniele International LLC, a Mapleville, R.I., establishment, is recalling approximately 52,914 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) sausage products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Sovos Brands Intermediate, Inc. (“Sovos”) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 16-ounce jars of Rao’s Made for Home Slow Simmered Soup, Chicken & Gnocchi, because the affected jars may contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product.
The affected soup is labeled as Chicken & Gnocchi, but will contain vegetable minestrone, which is dark red.
“These critical investments will benefit rural people and businesses in many ways for decades to come,” Vilsack said. “This funding will help rural cooperatives and utilities invest in changes that make our energy more efficient, more reliable, and more affordable. Investing in infrastructure – roads, bridges, broadband and energy – supports good-paying jobs and keeps the United States poised to lead the global economy.”
On January 30 at 1:35 am. Olean City Fire Dept. was dispatched to the 235 N. Third St. for a working structure fire. Ambulances for stand by Allegany Hinsdale and Weston Mills. Portville air trucks dispatched to the scene Weston Mills engine on stand by
