Randall C. CHASE, 71, of Wellsville, NY

Randall C. CHASE, 71, of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, September 24, 2025 in his home. Born July 9, 1954, in Wellsville, he was the son of Frank L. and Joyce Langdon Chase.
A graduate of Whitesville Central School, he was employed by Dresser-Rand until his retirement. Randy’s dogs were his world.
Jeffrey R. TRACY, 74, of Knoxville, PA

Jeffrey R. TRACY, 74, of Knoxville, PA, died Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY.
Born January 3, 1951, in Corning, NY, he was the son of Robert and Laverna Davis Tracy. On November 8, 1975, in Westfield, he married the former Annette “Toni” Beebe, who predeceased him on January 11, 2017.
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Diane L. FISHER, 62, of Galeton, PA, formerly of Seaford, DE

Diane L. FISHER, 62, of Galeton, PA, formerly of Seaford, DE, died Friday, September 26, 2025 in Sena Kean Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport. Born July 26, 1963, in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of George Stewart and Phyllis C. Russum Hanna, Jr.
A graduate of Woodbridge High School in Bridgeville, DE, she was employed as a waitress and horse trainer.
“Mousie” Phyllis Jane Perkins Norton, 81, of Shinglehouse, PA

“Mousie” Phyllis Jane Perkins Norton “services slated”
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Family and friends are invited to attend a bonfire, burial, and a celebration of life for “Mousie” Phyllis Jane Perkins Norton, 81, of Shinglehouse, at Norton’s Campground, 2185 SR 44 South, Shinglehouse, at 5pm on Friday, October 3, 2025, with remarks by Pastor Clint Pearsall.
Mousie passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
Mousie’s 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
Keith A. Reichard, Sr., 70, of Emporium, PA

Keith A. Reichard, Sr., 70, of Emporium, PA, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday morning, September 27, 2025, following a brief illness.
He was born December 31, 1954, in Buffalo, NY, a son of the late James Reichard and James “Lefty”and Irene Thomas Lewis.
He was an avid WWE fan and enjoyed watching his beloved Buffalo Bills every Sunday. His quick wit and sense of humor will be missed by all that knew him.
Owlett Hosts Concealed Carry Seminar Oct. 16
Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) is inviting area residents to his upcoming Concealed Carry Seminar on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 6-8 p.m. at the Wellsboro Fire Company Annex, 21 East Ave., Wellsboro.
The event is co-hosted with the offices of the Tioga County Sheriff and the Tioga County District Attorney, with Sheriff Frank Levindoski and District Attorney Sandra Olson making the presentation.
“This informative event will allow residents to learn more about Pennsylvania gun laws and ask specific questions they may have about how they are applied and enforced,” Owlett said. “I hope people will take advantage of the opportunity to join us.”
Attendees can expect to learn more about the state’s concealed carry laws, the Castle Doctrine and other valuable information regarding state gun laws and gun safety.
Admission is free, but registration is requested. To sign up, visit Owlett’s website at www.RepOwlett.com/events or call the Wellsboro office at 570-724-1390.
PITT-BRADFORD TO MARK ORANGE SHIRT DAY WITH WALK

Members of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will mark National Day of Remembrance/Orange Shirt Day with a walk on Tuesday to remember the children placed in Indigenous residential schools.
The public is welcome to attend the walk at 5 p.m. to learn more about the schools and their effect on communities. The walk will begin at the parking loop of the Frame-Westerberg Commons. Parking is located next to the Wick Chapel.
The walk will begin at Commons, continue to the Richard E. and Ruth McDowell sport and Fitness Center and then back to the Commons, where there will be a gathering in front of the Panther for a closing reception. Participants are asked to wear orange in honor of Orange Shirt Day, or as it’s known in the United States, National Day of Remembrance for Truth and Reconciliation.
Sizerville State Park

Environmental Education Programs
Annual Autumn Festival 2025
Program Title: Annual Autumn Festival
Date: Saturday, October 4th
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Sizerville State Park
Description: Come join us for the Annual Autumn Festival at Sizerville State Park!
This fall festival celebrates pioneer crafts, skills, and foods. Local vendors will be selling various products & goods, making food, demonstrating their skills, or providing information. Some of the available fall-related activities will include apple cider pressing, pumpkin painting, tin punching, candle making, pinecone dipping, face painting, and bannock bread making – all free of charge. Fresh apple cider will be available on site, along with many other foods, snacks, and drinks. Musical performances by the Cameron County High School Band will also be taking place throughout the day. Be on the lookout for Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl as well!
The festival will be located along the day use road through the park. All are welcome to attend this free, family-friendly, fall festival!
If you are interested in volunteering, becoming a vendor, or would like additional information, please contact the Environmental Learning Center at (814) 486 – 5609.
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Additional Information:
Sizerville State Park Calendar of Events Website: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/sizerville_state_park
To register for a program, go to the DCNR Calendar of Events website, search Sizerville State Park, find the program listed, and click on the Register button right under the program date, time, and location. For more information or questions about registering, please contact the Environmental Learning Center at (814) 486-5609.
In case of thunder, lightning, or extreme weather conditions programs may be moved or cancelled.
If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park office at (814) 486-5605.
With a minimum of one week notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
Additional programs and events happening throughout the year can be found on the DCNR Calendar of Events Website. For more information or questions about programs at Sizerville State Park, please contact the Environmental Learning Center at (814) 486-5609.
NPRC Recipient of National Workforce Development & Innovation Award



WARREN, Pa. – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) was named the recipient of the Rural Community College Alliance (RCCA) Workforce Development & Innovation Award. The award was presented to Adam Johnson, NPRC’s Vice President of Workforce Development at the RCCA’s 2025 Annual Conference held September 17 to 19 at East Central College in Union, Missouri.
The Rural Community College Alliance is based in Horntown, Oklahoma, and helps member institutions serve the 89.3 million people who live in rural America. This organization promotes a more economically, culturally, and civically vibrant rural America through advocacy, convening, leveraging resources, and sharing innovative practices, policies, and research. RCCA welcomes institutions from across the country, and NPRC’s President, Susie Snelick, is an active participant in their initiatives.
GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE WATERSHEDS IN BERKS, LEBANON COUNTIES

HARRISBURG, Pa. (September 26) — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is seeking proposals for projects that would be funded through the Tulpehocken and Quittapahilla Watershed Grant Program.
Projects eligible for this program must support aquatic habitat enhancement, recreational access, and water quality in the Tulpehocken Creek and Quittapahilla Creek watersheds in Berks and Lebanon counties and be located wholly within the watersheds.
The Tulpehocken Creek watershed encompasses 219 square miles in Lebanon and Berks counties and includes Blue Marsh Reservoir. The Quittapahilla Creek watershed covers 77 square miles in Lebanon County.
Complete grant applications must be received no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025. Successful grant recipients are expected to be notified by the end of February 2026.
RYLA Conference Held At Westminster College In New Wilmington

Three Port Allegany High School Seniors spent a week of their summer attending the RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership -Award) Conference held at Westminster College in New Wilmington. RYLA is a leadership development program organized by Rotary International clubs and districts for young people to cultivate leadership, character and citizenship skills.
The programs feature hands-on training, team-building activities, motivational speakers, and problem-solving exercises. Rotary clubs and districts sponsor and cover all costs for selected participants who are chosen for their proven or potential leadership abilities. The goal is to help young people become effective and responsible community leaders by increasing self-confidence, communication skills and the ability to make a positive impact.
The Port Allegany Rotary Club selected Alex Schott, Micah Emerick and Kendra Meade through an interview process. They attended RYLA in June and recently presented a program to their sponsoring club to tell them of their experience.
Wilson M. Fink, 72, of St. Marys, PA

Smethport – Wilson M. Fink, 72, of St. Marys, PA, passed away Wednesday (September 24, 2025) in Mt. Jewett.
He was born May 12, 1953 in Bradford, PA, the son of Mertin and Frances (Kane) Fink.
Mr. Fink worked at Bradford Forest Products in Bradford, PA.
He was a social member of the Mt. Jewett Volunteer Fire Department.
He is survived by:
His good friend, Debbie Holmes, with whom he resided, and her family
A sister in law: Gretchen Fink of Mancos, CO
Two nephews: Darin and Kevin Fink
One niece: Robin Wilson
And several cousins
In addition to his parents, Wilson was preceded in death by three brothers: Robert, John and James Fink.
There will be no visitation. A celebration of Wilson’s life will be held at a later date and time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mt. Jewett Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 336, Mt. Jewett, PA 16740. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Cameron County Needs Volunteers

Cameron County Chamber of Commerce hopes a volunteer recruitment project will aid the more than 40 organizations in the county. The chamber has asked those organizations to complete a survey which will then be utilized to create a booklet. That booklet will then be used at formal recruitment events.
“Numerous residents are willing to volunteer, but may not know of the opportunities,” says Cameron County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tina Solak. This is the first step of a larger project, which will then involve coordinating volunteers to tackle projects around the county. They could include landscaping at buildings, painting etc. Solak says the chamber is duplicating a project underway in Kane. If any organization has not received the survey, members are asked to contact the chamber. The deadline for returning the survey is November 1.
Penn College Athletics at a Glance

Last week in review: The men’s and women’s soccer teams both went 1-0-1, women’s volleyball was 1-2, and the golf, cross-country and women’s tennis teams also saw action.
MEN’S SOCCER
Last week’s hometown highlights: AJ Sedor, of Bloomsburg, scored the lone goal in the 68th minute, and goalie Justin Crismale, of Glen Gardner, New Jersey, made it stand up with two saves in Tuesday’s win at Alfred State. At Cairn University in the United East opener on Saturday, Logan Pietrzak, of Philadelphia, scored the lone Penn College goal in the 76th minute, and Crismale had four saves in a draw.
Schedule/Records
Overall: 5-4-1
UE: 0-0-1
Tuesday, Sept. 23 — at Alfred State College, W, 1-0
Saturday, Sept. 27 — at Cairn University (UE), 1-1 draw
Wednesday, Oct. 1 — host Keystone College (UE), 6 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 4 — host Notre Dame (Md.) University, 1 p.m.
WOMEN’S SOCCER
Last week’s hometown highlights: Sara Darlington, of West Chester, evened the score Wednesday against Ramapo and goalie Taylor Brownback, of Birdsboro, made three saves as the match ended in a draw. In the team’s UE opener at Cairn on Saturday, goals by Candace Holmberg, of Fairfield, Ella Garman, of Boiling Springs, and Darlington, two assists by Brooke Klinger, of Herndon, along with a defensive effort that didn’t allow a shot on goal, led to the team’s seventh shutout of the season and extended its regular-season unbeaten streak to 34. Also, Garman was awarded UE Offensive Player of the Week honors for her three-goal week Sept. 15-21.
Brenda S. (Reibson) Love, age 51, of Wellsboro, PA

Brenda S. (Reibson) Love, age 51, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025. She was born on September 6, 1974 in Tunkhannock, PA, a daughter of the late Melvin Reibson and Mildred (Sandberg) Reibson.
She was married to Doug Love and attended Christ Church, Wellsboro, PA. Brenda was a school teacher for Northern Tioga School District for many years and enjoyed hiking to Colton Point, her flower gardens and especially spending time with her family and friends.
Stifel Financial Wealth Management Group Donates to St. Marys Area United Way

Doug Bauer (United Way), Doug Gaffey (United Way), Luke Hoffman (Stifel), Tom Fledderman (Stifel), Angel Fritz (Stifel), and Jim Ryan (United Way)
St. Marys, PA – The St. Marys Area United Way recently received a generous $1,500 donation from Stifel O’Leary Piccolo Launer and Fledderman Wealth Management Group. This contribution will help advance the organization’s efforts to meet its $200,000 fundraising goal for the upcoming year.
The donation was accepted by United Way representatives, including Jim Ryan, President; Doug Bauer, Vice President; Doug Gaffey, Corporate Campaign Chair. The Stifel team presented the check at their Brusselles Street office, where they’ve been serving the financial needs of Elk County and surrounding communities for over 30 years.
The funds raised during the 2025 campaign will be distributed to local non-profits in 2026. Eligible organizations must meet the following criteria to apply for funding:
James Brown, 90, of 129 Fourth Street, St. Marys

James Brown, 90, of 129 Fourth Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
He was born May 22, 1935 in Johnsonburg, son of the late James B. and Rachel Winters Brown. Jim attended Johnsonburg schools and was employed at Stackpole Carbon Company. He enjoyed being an assistant coach for the little league baseball teams which his sons played.
On September 19, 1952, Jim married Elaine Fitch, who survives. They were blessed to share seventy-three years of marriage together.
Paul Steven “Steve” Hohenstein, 78, of Wellsboro

Paul Steven “Steve” Hohenstein, 78, of Wellsboro, passed away Saturday, September 20th at UPMC Soldiers and Sailors in Wellsboro. He was born January 12, 1947, in Lancaster, to Paul William and LaRue (Goodling) Hohenstein.
He graduated from Hempfield High School, and earned a Bachelor’s degree from East Stroudsburg University. He went on to teach Physical Education at Palisades High School (Bucks County), also coaching football and track. During the summer months when not teaching he enjoyed working on a local farm. One of his favorite accomplishments was the A-frame home he built himself.
The stories he would tell of that project were sometimes funny and other times terrifying. He was a member of the Springtown Fire Company and at one point served as Chief. An avid outdoorsman and a member of the Lone Pine Rod and Gun Club, he loved deer hunting in Potter County. He was a snowmobiling enthusiast too. He frequently traveled to northern Canada with friends to fish for pike and walleye.
Steve served in the USMC and was awarded a Purple Heart in Viet Nam. Steve moved to Wellsboro in 2018, and was an active member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. He was kind and generous man and very loyal to his family and friends. He will be missed.
Steve is survived by his brother James Hohenstein (Kathy) of Greenfield Township, ME, and his companion Stephanie Pranses of Wellsboro.
His family has entrusted his arrangements to the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home 139 Main Street Wellsboro, PA 16901. In accordance with his wishes there will be no public services. To share a memory or condolence with his family visit www.tusseymosher.com.
PennDOT Potter County Maintenance Work Schedule for the Week of September 29

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Potter County the week of September 29. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in Potter County for the coming week is as follows:
Manual Patching
- All of Route 607 in Austin Borough, Keating, and Portage townships. Monday, September 29, through Friday, October 3. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours and may deploy a pilot vehicle. When encountering a pilot vehicle with a “Pilot Car Follow Me” sign mounted on the rear and a revolving yellow light, drivers must remain behind it until it has left the roadway. Do not pass.
Howard H. “Sonny” Peterson, 84 Of, Ridgway, PA.

Howard H. “Sonny” Peterson, 84, passed away at his residence on September 23, 2025, in Ridgway, PA.
He was born on April 15, 1941 in Ridgway, PA, a son of the late George K. and Pearl M. Steis Peterson.
On August 6, 1971, in Alexandria, VA, he married Carolyn Peterson, who survives. Together they shared more than 54 years of marriage.
A lifelong resident of Ridgway, a proud graduate of St. Leo’s High School, and devoted member of St. Leo Magnus Church, where he was known for his warm spirit and commitment to his community. Sonny was one of the founding members of Clarion Sintered Metals in 1984, where he built lasting relationships with both his employees and colleagues.
Sonny cherished his time spent in Florida, where he forged deep friendships and created memories. His greatest joy came from being surrounded by his family, especially his grandchildren, whom he adored.
Jean E. Martin, 80, of Roulette

Port Allegany – Jean E. Martin, 80, of Roulette, passed away Thursday (September 25, 2025) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
She was born May 28, 1945 in Port Allegany, the daughter of Albert and Betty (Empson) Dates.On September 10, 1966, in Roulette, PA, she married George E. Martin, who survives. Jean and George had just celebrated 59 years of marriage.
Jean was a graduate of Port Allegany High School Class of 1963. She baby sat for families and cleaned houses for many years.
















