Donald J. HAMILTON, Sr., 78, of Genesee, PA
Donald J. HAMILTON, Sr., 78, of Genesee, PA, died Saturday, July 8, 2023 in his home.
Born February 27, 1945, in Coudersport, he was the son D. Blair and Vivian Lewis Hamilton. On October 25, 1969, in Genesee, he married the former Barbara J. Williams, who predeceased him on January 16, 2001.
He was a 1964 graduate of Northern Potter High School. A Vietnam Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1965-1967. He was employed by Air Preheater in Wellsville, retiring in 2009.
Don was a member of Genesee Volunteer Fire Dept.
Surviving are: two sons, Donald Hamilton, Jr. of Genesee and Craig Loren (Loretta) Hamilton of Hornell, NY; a daughter, Miranda Dee “Mandi” Hamilton of Genesee; two grandchildren, Caleb and Briahna; a sister, Debra (John) McLaughlin of Coudersport; nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Jodi L. Hamilton; and a sister, Barbara J. Burrous.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, July 14, 2023 in Ulysses Cemetery. Military Rites will be accorded by members of the Potter County Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to Genesee Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 9, Genesee, PA 16923.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Barbara L. Freed, 86, of Genesee, PA
Barbara L. Freed, 86, of Genesee, PA passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, after a prolonged illness.
Barbara was born on Friday, September 11, 1936 in Abington, Pennsylvania, to Donald and Marguerite Anzonetta Acker Myers. On September 19, 1953 in Elkton, Maryland, she married Thomas “Tom” Freed, who passed away August 3, 2016.
Barbara was a graduate of Pennridge High School, Class of 1954. She was first employed as an operator by Bell Telephone Company in Doylestown, PA and later worked as a nursing assistant in Pennsburg.
She was a member of TOPS and a member of the Ellisburg Community Club. Barbara cherished her times reading, being a homemaker and cooking up family meals. She played the banjo-mandolin and piano, particularly enjoying performing with other musicians.
She was fascinated by new technology and phenomenal at word games. Babs loved to share colorful memories about playing cards with other couples and she enjoyed bird watching (hummingbirds were her favorites!). She was talented at crocheting, loom knitting, and sewing, her specialties being clothes for preemies and hats for children and newborns.
Barbara loved to travel, but her absolute favorite times were when family camped out in her backyard.
Barbara is survived by five children: Lynne B. Blackman of Emmaus, Andrew T. Freed of Genesee, Glenn A. (Susie) Freed of Chico, California, Mark J. (Kelly) Freed of Zion Grove, and JoAnne M. Chernowetz of Nazareth; thirteen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, a brother, Homer Lee (Claudette) Myers of Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, as well as several nieces and nephews.
There will be no public visitation. Private burial services will be held in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Sartwell. Pastor Roy K. Ward of Ellisburg Union Church, will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, you can honor her by donating to: The Library of Congress, Attention Development Office, 101 Independence Ave. SE, LM-613, Washington, DC 20540-9130; to The Pennsylvania Association for the Blind, 105 N. Front Street, Suite 106 Rear, Harrisburg, PA 17101; or to The Northern Tier Children’s Home, 358 Main Street, Genesee, PA 16923.
Barbara entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Barbara, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
John J. Berne, 78, of Crosby, PA
Smethport – John J. Berne, 78, of Crosby, PA passed away Saturday (July 8, 2023) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 11, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM, at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport. Funeral services will be held on Wed., in the funeral home at 10 AM. Burial will be in the Norwich Cemetery, Colegrove.
A full obituary will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
SMETHPORT VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL STARTS MONDAY
July 10-14, 2023
9:00am – 12:00pm
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The program is free and open to all kids ages 4 through 6th grade graduates so bring a friend. Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity is a collaborative program of Smethport churches. It will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, West Main Street, Smethport.
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McKean County Box Culvert Replacement to Begin July 14
Smethport, PA- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting area motorists that a McKean County box culvert replacement project will begin on Friday, July 14. The bridge spans Warner Brook on Route 146 in Hamlin Township. Built in 1930, the structure is 15 feet long and carries an average of 540 vehicles daily. Replacing the box culvert will improve its rating from poor to good.
Starting July 14, the bridge will be closed and work to replace the box culvert will begin. A detour will be in place using Route 6 and Route 46.
Overall work includes the removal of the existing bridge and the construction of a new concrete box culvert. Dean Construction, LLC. is the contractor for this $658,000 project, with an expected completion date of July 23. All work is weather dependent.
Motorists are encouraged to “Know Before They Go” by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles 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.
Route 287 Bridge Replacement Project Continues Next Week
Montoursville, PA – Motorists who travel Route 287 are advised that a bridge replacement project continues next week in Cummings Township, Lycoming County. This project will replace the structure carrying Route 287 over Larry’s Creek, approximately 5.6 miles north of the intersection with Route 973.
The bridge replacement is scheduled to be complete by late November 2023. Traffic will be in a single lane, controlled by a temporary traffic signal. There is a 11′ width restriction in place for oversize vehicles.
Week of July 10
Traffic is scheduled to switch to the northbound side of the newly completed structure and construction of the southbound side will begin.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays, watch for changing traffic patterns, and drive with caution. Motorists should approach crossovers with caution in the work zone.
Nestlerode Contracting Company Inc. is the prime contractor on this $2 million, bridge replacement project.
Sandra Elaine (Maxson) Froebel
Sandra Elaine (Maxson) Froebel born 1939 in Ceres Township. Sandy passed away peacefully in Gainesville, GA surrounded by loved ones on April 11, 2023, due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease.
On June 15, 1963, in Bradford at the Bradford Methodist Church she married her loving husband of 56 years Albert Eugene “Gene” Froebel, who predeceased her in 2019.
She is survived by her 3 sons, Brian (Denise) Froebel of Lakeland, FL; Eric (Melissa) Froebel of Suwanee, GA; and Curtis (Michelle) Froebel of Alden, NY as well as 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Sandy was the 2nd child of Ernest & Ferne Maxson’s 8 children. She is survived by 3 siblings: Barb Adams, Grace Titus and Ernest “Lee” Maxson. She was pre-deceased by four siblings, Erwin “Dan” Maxson, Donald Maxson and Michael Maxson and Ferne (Maxson) Carroll
Sandy spent her childhood years on the family farm in Shinglehouse, PA where she attended Oswayo Valley Central School. After graduation, Sandy earned her B.S in Education from Mansfield University. She continued her education at St. Bonaventure University obtaining her M.S in Reading.
Sandra pursued a career in education teaching in Bradford Area Schools, Olean Public Schools and the Cuba-Rushford School districts. She was highly motivated by helping students who needed extra help. On one occasion she taught herself Mandarin Chinese to help a student with English as a second language. In the 1980’s, Sandy beat Breast Cancer and went on to council other women facing similar challenges and led a full life. Raising three boys and having a husband who was a PE teacher and coach, Sandy was a fierce competitor who enjoyed playing cards, golfing, bike riding, walking and, in retirement, became a champion shuffleboard player. Sandy also enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family & friends.
Friends will be received for visitation at Hillside Wesleyan Church, 753 Prospect Avenue, Olean, on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 6 PM at which time a Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held. Pastor Dan Todd will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Shinglehouse.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com
At Sandy’s request and in lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (https://www.michaeljfox.org/) in Sandy’s name.
Owlett Takes a Stand for PA College Students
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) issued the following statement regarding his “no” vote on legislation that would provide $642 million in taxpayer funding to four state-related universities: Pitt, Penn State, Temple and Lincoln:
“First and foremost, my vote is about taking a stand for our students pursuing a higher education at these universities. Three of the four state-related institutions have said they will raise tuition regardless of how much money they receive from taxpayers.
“If funding from the state is not going to help make college more affordable for the students who choose to attend these universities, maybe we need to rethink the way we fund higher education and send the money directly to those students instead.
“I also voted ‘no’ because these institutions are not subject to the same level of Right to Know access as other state institutions. If they want to receive state taxpayer dollars, they need to be transparent and accountable.
“Finally, I voted ‘no’ on this bill because it sets a dangerous precedent when we choose to appropriate money to four private institutions in one bill. Each should have to stand on their own and earn the support of the General Assembly.”
Kersey Dispatched For Rollover Crash with entrapment
At 9:20 PM on Saturday, Kersey Fire & EMS has been dispatched to 215 Toby Road for a rollover passenger vehicle crash with entrapment. Patient is responsive but entrapped in the vehicle that is on its roof. Medevac 12 is enroute to the park. Extrication is in progress.
9:45 PM–Patient extricated, enroute to LZ.
PennDOT Potter and Cameron County Maintenance work schedule for the week of July 10 – July 14, 2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Potter and Cameron County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of July 10 – July 14, 2023, weather permitting. Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work, crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night.
Cameron County 0240
Box Culvert Replacement: Detour in place until July 13th
- State Route: 4001 (Old West Creek Road)
Bridge Deck Sealing
- State Route: 4002 (Beechwood Road)
Patching:
- State Route: 120 (Elk County line to the intersection of Moore Hill Road)
Potter County 0260
Sign Repairs/Replacement:
- State Route: Various SR throughout County
Seal Coat: Expect Delays
- State Route: 49 (Intersection of 44 – North Hollow Road)
- State Route: 4009 (Baker Creek Road)
- State Route: 4013 (North Hollow Road)
Side Dozing:
- State Route: 244 (Coneville to Genesee)
- State Route: 4023 (Eleven Mile Road)
Spray Patching:
- State Route: 1011 (Hickox/Ulysses Road)
Roadside Mowing:
- State Route: 4001 (Sartwell Creek Road)
- State Route: 6 (Roulette to Coudersport)
Ditching:
- State Route: 1005 (Phoenix Road)
The following work is scheduled to be completed by contractor, weather permitting:
Forest View Evergreen Tree Farms– Roadside Mowing
State Route: 449 (SR 6 intersection to SR 49 intersection)
State Route: 49 (SR 449 to North Hollow Road)
State Route: 4013 (North Hollow Road)
State Route: 1001 (Brooklyn Road)
Traffic control: Shadow Vehicle will be following the tractors as they mow along roadway.
Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc– Roadway Repair
State Route: 6 (Port Allegany to Coudersport) Contractors will continue with roadway repairs and drainage upgrades.
Traffic control: Traffic along SR 6 will be utilizing flaggers during work hours; multiple work zones may be in project area.
Nestlerode Contracting Company, Inc– Bridge Replacement
State Route: 1011 (Hickox/Ulysses Road)
Traffic control: Detour will be in place, traffic will use State Route 1012 (Jackson Road), State Route 49, and State Route 1011.
LTT Trucking LLC– Bridge Replacement
State Route: 449 (Brookland Road)
Traffic control: Detour will be in place, traffic will use State route 49, State route 1008 (Cross Road) and State route 1001 (Fox Hill Road)
IA Construction Corp– Roadway Repair
State Route: Contractors will be applying an overlay.
Traffic control: Traffic along SR 4013 (North Hollow Road) will be utilizing flaggers during normal work hours; multiple work zones may be in project area.
Dean Construction LLC– Bridge Replacement
State Route: 44 (Intersection of Tennessee Road)
Traffic control: Bridge will be closed, and the temporary roadway will carry traffic around the work zone.
PennDOT McKean County Maintenance work schedule for the week of July 10 – July 14, 2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation McKean County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of July 10 – July 14, 2023, weather permitting. Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work, crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night.
McKean County 0250
Sign Repairs and Upgrades:
- Various State Routes throughout the County
Mowing:
- Various State Routes throughout the County
Patching:
- State Route: 2001 (Seven Mile/Clermont Rd.)
- State Route: 1015 (Columbia Hill Rd.)
Crack Sealing:
- State Route: 6 (Port Allegany to Potter County Line)
Shoulder Cutting:
- State Route: 6 (Smethport to Port Allegany)
- State Route: 446 (Eldred to Farmers Valley)
- State Route: 155 (Eldred to Turtlepoint)
- State Route: 1002 (Champlin Hill Rd.)
Ditching:
- State Route: 246 (Looker Mt. Trail to Rixford)
Box Culvert Replacement: Detour in place starting July 14th to July 24th
- State Route: 146 (Red Mill Road)
Justin AGUGLIA, 49, of Clay, NY
Justin AGUGLIA, 49, of Clay, NY, died Saturday, July 1, 2023. Born March 19, 1974, in Buffalo, he was the son of Ken and Kathleen Feroleto Aguglia.
A graduate of Alfred State Architectural Engineering program, Justin was employed as a construction superintendent by S.J. Thomas Co. in Syracuse.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and building. He loved spending time with his family and will be forever missed.
Surviving are: his wife, Laura Phelps Aguglia; three children, Brayden, Camryn, and Ellygrace; his mother, Kathleen; sister, Cara (Thomas) Kiblin; nephew, Andrew Kiblin; niece, Danielle Kilbin; and many friends.
He was predeceased by his father.
Services will be private.
Arrangements are under the direction of OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Inmate Who Escaped From Quehanna Boot Camp Is In Custody
Ryan P. Sayers, District Attorney of Clearfield County
***UPDATE—Inmate is in custody***
BOLO from PSP Clearfield—
On 07/05/23 at 0151 hours, PSP Clearfield was notified by SCI QUEHANNA that inmate Joshua David LACKEY had escaped. LACKEY was last seen running into a wooded area near SCI QUEHANNA. LACKEY is currently believed to still be in the area near SCI QUEHANNA. LACKEY is a white male, 6’2″ approximately 200 pounds with brown hair and beard. LACKEY has three face tattoos one between his eyes and one at the bottom corner of each of his eyes in blue ink. Anyone with information is encouraged to call PSP Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
Weekly Roundup from PA Dept. of Agriculture
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| As the summer sun goes down, the lights go on at Pennsylvania’s 108 Agricultural Fairs. Fairgoers are busy making their checklists. They want to be sure they don’t miss an opportunity to taste their favorite fair foods, try their hand at the hay bale toss, and of course, hug their favorite farm animals. If you’re looking to get up close and personal with a slice of rural America, a Pennsylvania fair is one of the best places to do so.Blog |
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 Governor Shapiro Highlights Administration’s Plans to Expand Broadband Access Across Pennsylvania During Visit to Beaver County During a visit to the Carnegie Free Library in Beaver Falls, Governor Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive Director Brandon Carson, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) discussed the Administration’s plans to use more than $1.16 billion in federal funds the Commonwealth will receive to expand broadband and ensure every Pennsylvanian can access the internet. The funding is through the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program funding and is part of President Biden’s “Internet for All” initiative. See More |
| Urban Producers, Public Invited to Attend August Meeting of Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages urban producers, innovative producers and other stakeholders to submit comments for and virtually attend a public meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (Committee) on Aug. 1, 2023. Topics for the upcoming meeting will include addressing public comments and discussing the following recommended topics:Food waste prevention and food recoverySurplus food recoveryCompostable food packing standardsRead More |
| Allegheny National Forest Announces Centennial GeoTrailExplore the Four Counties of the Forest to Find Geocaches The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service announces a partnered centennial geocache trail now available on the Allegheny National Forest to commemorate the Forest’s 100th year since its establishment. In partnership with the Penn Soil Resource Conservation and Development Council (Penn Soil RC&D), Allegheny National Forest presents the first official GeoTrail, encouraging the public to explore the Forest in a new way. Twenty-eight caches have been placed across the four counties of the Forest (Elk, Forest, McKean, and Warren), with descriptions available here. Participants need to register, for free, online to access cache location descriptions, along with GPS coordinates. To log your findings, fill out the Allegheny National Forest Centennial GeoTrail Passport document found here. Use this sheet to record each cache’s code word and the date found. The code words relate to the benefits and purposes of the National Forest.Read More |
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 Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson visited the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to meet with Secretary Redding, deputy secretaries, and bureau staff about the Farm Bill. The Department shared its insight into existing Farm Bill programs and what programs might work for the Farm Bill that Congress is currently drafting.See More |
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| PA Organic Agriculture Survey The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) is working on an “Economic Impact Analysis of PA Organic Agriculture” with E-Consult Solutions. This in-depth research will uncover some of the challenges and opportunities for organic farming (and processing) and recommendations of ways that PDA can help to support farmers and processors interested in transitioning to USDA certified organic. We have held some meetings with producers and processors to gather input but need to hear from more producers and processors. If you are a producer or processor, please consider taking this short survey. The estimated time to complete the survey is approximately 15-20 minutes. Please complete the survey by Friday, July 21.Learn More |
 Join Rodale Institute’s researchers and expert staff at their annual Organic Field Day to learn the latest results of our farming trials and visit nearly 20 demonstration stations on their 386-acre experimental farm.Learn More |
Ellen E. Evans, 83, of 410 Mill Street, Johnsonburg, PA
Ellen E. Evans, 83, of 410 Mill Street, Johnsonburg, PA died peacefully at home on Friday morning, July 7, 2023.
She was born in St. Marys on January 16, 1940, a daughter to the late Kenneth and Margaret VanAlstine Evans. Ellen was a 1957 graduate of St. Marys High School and has lived in Johnsonburg since 1958.
Ellen was a member of Holy Rosary Church. A private person, she loved spending time with her extended family, friends and neighbors and her beloved dog Garnet.
Ellen had retired in 2013 from The Old Brickyard in Johnsonburg after 20 years of service. She had also worked at the Uni-Mart in Johnsonburg for 15 years.
Ellen is survived by her daughter Betsy, Mrs. Donny Leader of Johnsonburg and her son Dan Thiry of Johnsonburg and grandchildren Thomas Thiry and his wife Lisi, Michael Thiry, Gerald Thiry, DJ Thiry and his wife Angela, Jessica, Mrs. Matt Blum, Kenneth Thiry, Savannah Thiry, Ryan Thiry, Donny Leader and his companion Thea Distler, Angel, Mrs. Joe Fritz, Chad Leader and his wife Annie and Corey Leader. She is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren.
For Ellen, friends became like family, therefore she is also survived by two other daughters Rhonda Horchen and Renee Thiry and her good neighbors Tom and Mary Ellen Muroski.
In addition to her parents, Ellen is predeceased by sons Steve and Tom Thiry and Randy Tassone.
A private Mass of Christian Burial for Ellen E. Evans will be conducted at the convenience of the family. There will be no visitation. Interment will be in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Arrangements are under direction of the Anthony F. Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Chestnut Street, Johnsonburg.
If desired, memorial contributions in Ellen’s name can be made to the Elk County Humane Society 1029 Eschbach Rd., St. Marys, PA 15857 or to St. Jude’s at 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org
Denise M. App, 62, of Moody Loop Road, Eldred, PA
Denise M. App, of Moody Loop Road, Eldred, PA passed away Wednesday (July 5, 2023) following an illness.
Denise was born May 2, 1961, in Olean, N.Y., and was the daughter of Michael and Ann Ford Welch. On July 14, 1979, at the Eldred Presbyterian Church, she married her loving husband, Harold J. App, who survives.
Denise was a 1979 graduate of Otto Eldred.
She worked at Jim Shopwise in Eldred for many years in various positions including manager. She worked for Hamlin Bank & Trust in the Smethport Branch for over 20 years, where she retired due to her illness.
Denise was a member of the Eldred Borough Fire Department as an EMT.
She enjoyed riding motorcycles, reading books and was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. Most of all Denise enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Beside her loving husband Harold, Denise is survived by her three sons, Joshua E. (Amber) App of Rixford, Shawn M. (Candice) App of Knoxville, Tenn. and Christopher J. (Amanda) App of Eldred; nine grandchildren, Keith, Hunter, Cira, Caleb, Emma, Abbie, Jordan, Vanek and Dawsyn; three siblings, John Henry (Nicole) Welch of Fredericksburg, Va., Joni (Marshal Skunk) Welch of Smethport and Jennifer (Dave) Welch-Klussmaynn of Bradford; her father, Michael Welch of Eldred; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Denise was predeceased by her mother, Ann Welch, on Jan. 7, 2014.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Eldred Borough Fire Department at 6 Platts St., Eldred, PA 16731.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean.
Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com.
