Michelle R. Nagle, 56, of East Smethport, PA
Michelle R. Nagle, 56, of East Smethport, PA passed away Monday (October 24, 2022) at Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.
She was born September 8, 1966 in Franklin, PA, the daughter of Gary Griffin and Constance Rice . On October 10, 2009, in Trinity Lutheran Church, Smethport, she married Robert W. “Toby” Nagle, who survives.
Michelle was a 1984 graduate of Oil City Sr. High School and attended Clarion University, receiving an Associate Degree in Business.
Michelle worked as the Manager/Membership and Community Development Head for the Girl Scouts of Western PA.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, as well as riding ATV’s. She also loved her favorite pets: “Nikita”, “Mr. Monster Mash”, and “Summer Rae”.
In addition to her husband “Toby” of East Smethport, she is survived by;
Her father and stepmother: Gary F. and Alva Griffin of Centerville, PA
Her mother: Constance “Connie” Griffin of Oil City, PA
Two daughters: Renee M. (Zachary) Bailes of Cincinnati, OH and Samantha L. (David) Nagle-Clark of Erie, PA
Two sons: Christopher T. (Ashley) Neidich of Bradford and Tyler E. Neidich of Oil City, PA
Grandchildren: Mason, Hadley, Madison and Emma
One sister: Pamela (Rick) Miller of Powell, WY
One brother: Michael (Amy) Griffin of Pittsburgh, PA
Mother and father in law: Robert and Marian Nagle of Smethport, PA
And several nieces and nephews
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 3-5 PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 2 Bank St., Smethport. Funeral services will be held privately with the family.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (komen.org). Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
FALL TURKEY SEASON APPROACHES
The excitement of turkey hunting doesn’t have to wait for spring.
Pennsylvania’s fall turkey season, an annual opportunity to pursue the state’s only big-game bird among the changing colors of the autumn woods, kicks off Saturday, Oct. 29 in 19 of Pennsylvania’s 23 Wildlife Management Units (WMUs.)
The fall season is closed in WMUs 5A, 5C and 5D. For the remaining WMUs the season lengths are as follows: WMUs 1A, 1B, 4A, 4B, 4D and 4E –Oct. 29-Nov. 5; WMU 2B –Oct. 29-Nov. 18 and Nov. 23-25; WMUs 2A, 2F, 2G, 2H, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D and 4C –Oct. 29-Nov. 12; WMU 2C, 2D & 2E –Oct. 29-Nov. 12 and Nov. 23-25; and WMU 5B – Nov. 1-3. Hunters are advised the three-day Thanksgiving season again will run Wednesday, Thursday and Friday where held.
As a reminder, no single-projectile firearms may be used in the fall turkey seasons. Hunters may use shotguns and archery gear only.
While fall turkey hunters no longer are required to wear fluorescent orange, the Game Commission highly recommends the use of orange, especially while moving.
Season outlook
During the fall season, any turkey – male or female – can be harvested. Female turkeys make up about 60% of the fall harvest.
When turkey populations are below-goal in a given WMU, the fall season length is reduced there to allow more female turkeys to survive to their spring nesting season.
Turkey populations in many WMUs were measured below the management goal. Therefore, in 2021, season length in 15 of the 21 WMUs was shortened, or closed, and the use of single-projectile rifles and handguns was eliminated. The 2021 statewide fall harvest (6,800 turkeys) was 20% lower than 2020. Statewide fall hunter participation (81,500 hunters) was 19% less than 2020.
But things are looking up.
Turkey reproduction in 2021 and 2022 was above average across many WMUs.
“This typically results in larger fall flocks,” said Game Commission wild turkey biologist Mary Jo Casalena.
And there’s plenty of spots where hunters can put themselves in good position to take a bird.
“Expect to find turkey brood flocks concentrated on available food sources, such as areas with acorn production or agricultural areas,” Casalena said.
Casalena also encourages hunters to cover a lot of ground to find available food sources. When abundant food is found, determining turkey movement patterns around that food will improve hunter success.
Hunters during fall turkey season share the woods with hunters participating in many other hunting seasons. But fall turkey hunting has proven remarkably safe. 2021 marked the fifth year since 2012 with no hunting related shooting incidents while fall turkey hunting. The other years with no incidents were 2012, 2016, 2018, and 2019.
Harvests and reporting
Everyone who purchases a hunting license receives one fall turkey tag
Successful fall turkey hunters must tag their birds according to instructions provided on the printed harvest tags supplied with their licenses, then report harvests.
Mentored hunters under the age of 7 may receive, by transfer, a fall turkey tag supplied by their mentor.
The turkey must be tagged immediately after harvest and before the turkey is moved, and the tag must be securely attached to a leg until the bird is prepared for consumption or mounting.
Within 10 days of harvest, turkey hunters must report harvests to the Game Commission, either by going online to the Game Commission’s website, www.pgc.pa.gov, calling toll-free or mailing in a prepaid postcard.
Hunters reporting their turkey harvests over the telephone can call 1-800-838-4431 and follow the prompts. Hunters will need to have their license and their copy of the harvest tag in front of them when they make the call. Hunters should record the supplied confirmation number for the turkey reported.
All hunters reporting harvests are asked to identify the WMU, county and township where the bird was taken.
Additionally, hunters may harvest a turkey that has been leg-banded for research purposes, and if so, they should follow the instructions on the band. The Game Commission leg-banded more than 800 turkeys last winter in a continuing effort to track turkey populations.
Pennsylvania recently saw a wild turkey test positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). While turkeys are highly susceptible to the influenza virus, their behavior and habitat use place them at less risk of contracting the disease compared to waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors and avian scavengers.
“This isn’t a concern in terms of affecting the entire turkey population,” said Game Commission Wildlife Management Bureau Director Matthew Schnupp, “but occurrence will be impossible to predict.”
Turkey hunters, and others hunting birds, should take HPAI precautions when handling harvests. In doing so, they not only protect themselves, but help reduce the risk of this extremely contagious disease spreading to other birds.
Bird hunters should:
· Harvest only healthy-looking wild birds.
· Wear gloves when handling any wild birds.
· Wash hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer immediately after handling wild birds.
· Dress harvested wild birds in the field.
· Change clothing as needed, especially if visibly soiled or if any wild birds came in contact with clothing.
· Change clothing, including footwear, before coming in contact with any pet birds or domestic poultry.
· Wash all equipment, tools, and work surfaces with soap and water, then disinfect with a 10% household bleach solution. Allow to air dry or rinse after 10 minutes of contact time.
HPAI can infect humans, though just one human HPAI case has been reported in the United States during this outbreak.
Any sick or dead domestic birds should be reported to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture at 717-772-2852. Sick or dead wild birds should be reported to the Game Commission at 1-833-PGC-WILD or online using the Wildlife Health Survey tool at www.pgcapps.pa.gov/WHS.
Edward Allen “Speedy” Dunn, 84, of Smethport,
Edward Allen “Speedy” Dunn, 84, of Smethport, passed away on Thursday (October 20, 2022) at his home in Smethport.
He was born April 20, 1938 in Mt. Jewett, the son of Robert M. and Pauline Palmer Dunn, Sr.
He was a graduate of Smethport High School Class of 1956
He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1956 to 1960.
He attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Mr. Dunn worked for Metropolitan Life Insurance, he owned and operated Smethport Disposal, before selling it to his younger brother Bob. He had also owned the Smethport Cable company along with owning and operating EA Dunn and Sons Trucking working for different companies, from logging to transporting timber and scrap metal.
He enjoyed spending his time working with his sawmill, shooting pool, talking with his friends, shooting trap, and spending time researching his family tree and local history at the McKean County Historical Society.
He is survived by four children: Shane E. (Cheri Frame) Dunn, of Smethport, PA Jasen A. (Bridget) Dunn, of Bradford PA, Diane (Fred) Eaton, of Smethport PA, Todd (Jill Hoch) Weaver, of Smethport PA
Nine grandchildren: Hannah Dunn, Carson Dunn, Graysen Dunn, Lily Lewis, Kyley Weaver, Garrett Weaver, Bridgett Fowler, Brett Sircy, David Eaton as well as four great grandchildren
He is also survived by one brother: William (Sandy) Dunn of Columbia, MD. and several nieces, nephews and close friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert M. Dunn, Jr.
A Celebration of Life for Speedy will be at the Hilltop Baptist Church, Gifford, on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 with visitation from 3-5 PM with funeral services starting at 5 PM with the Rev. Max Simms, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport. Full Military Honors will be accorded at the Hilltop Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to the McKean County Historical Society. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
William C. “Billy” Nenno, 86, of Roulette,
William C. “Billy” Nenno, 86, of Roulette, passed away Sunday (October 23, 2022) at his home with his family by his side.
He was born February 4, 1936 in Coudersport, the son of William A. and Madeline Crowley Nenno.
On January 9, 1960, in Port Allegany, PA, he married Victoria M. Young, who survives.
Mr. Nenno was a 1954 graduate of Roulette High School and was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the U.S. Air Force.
Mr. Nenno was an auto mechanic having owned and operated Nenno Garage in Roulette from 1960 until 1993.
Surviving in addition to his wife, are one son: Stephen (Laurie) Nenno, of Roulette, PA.
Two daughters: Angela (Joseph) Cochran of Copperas Cove, TX and Cynthia (Michael) Spong of Coudersport, PA
Seven grandchildren: Nicole Metts, Amber Cochran, Joseph Cochran, Jowana Spong, Michael Spong,
Dustin R. Nenno and Travis Nenno.
Twelve great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
One brother Edward S. Nenno of Morgantown WV.
And several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Elizabeth and Jean Marie Nenno.
There will be no visitation. A Celebration of Billy’s Life will be held at a later date and time to be announced.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.
Kenneth P. Pashkow, 74, of Winter Street, Bradford, PA.
Kenneth P. Pashkow, 74, of Winter Street, Bradford, was called home to be with the Lord, Friday, October 21, 2022, at The Pavilion at BRMC.
Born June 28, 1948, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Margaret (Lipps) Dollinger. He was a 1966 graduate of Bradford High School.
On January 9, 1968, in Allegany NY, he married Frances (Hewitt) Pashkow, who passed away, March 3, 1996. On May 16, 1997 in Bradford, he married Deborah (Mattis) Pashkow who passed away June 18, 2019.
Ken had worked for W.R. Case Cutlery for 45 years, he retired as a Cost Analyst. Ken’s passion for life is shown in his love for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his church, trailbike riding, flower and vegetable gardening.
Surviving is one daughters, Kristy Lynn Pashkow, one step daughter, Sarah (Donny) Hayden, one step son, Kenneth (Keri) Baldwin, all of Bradford, four grandchildren, Kayla, Mitchel, Rylie, and Dylan, one sister, Debbie Honhart, of Bradford, one brother, Alan (Theresa) Pashkow, of Bradford, and one half brother, J.R. Bowen, of Bradford, several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, both wives, and one brother, Bob Pashkow.
Friends will be received on Wednesday October 26, 2022, from 3 pm to 6 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Avenue, Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 am Abundant Life Assembly of God Church, with Rev. Ron Spencer, 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 Abundant Life Assembly of God Church, or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Donald Eugene Penner, 76, of Millerton, PA
Donald Eugene Penner, 76, Beloved husband of Joanne (Connelly) Penner, of Millerton, Pennsylvania, passed away, early Monday morning, October 24, 2022, at the Guthrie Corning Hospital.
In maintaining to Don’s expressed wishes, there will be no obituaries published or funeral services.
May he rest in peace and the legacy of his life forever burn brightly within us.
Painting Fall with Jessie
Professional watercolorist Jessie Vaughn will be teaching you how to paint beautiful fall leaves. Jessie’s highly-rated classes are relaxing and filled with lots of laughter. No previous experience in watercolors needed, as Jessie is comfortable teaching all levels.
There are two class times available on Thursday, October 27, 2022: 10:00 -11:30 am or 5:30 – 7:00 pm. The cost is $25 per person, and all supplies are provided for this 1.5 hour watercolor class. Class will be held at Jessie’s Studio/Gallery at Abundant Blessings, Main St., Coudersport, PA. Class size is limited, so register ASAP at www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call (814) 274-4877.
Felony Arrest Warrant Issued For Erie Woman in Theft From Foster Twp. Walmart
Foster Township Police Department
On 08/26/22 an officer was dispatched to Walmart for a retail theft. The female was identified as Angela Ambrose Balko, from Erie, PA.
Through investigation it was determined the female stole on two separate occasions, totaling $94.94. It was also discovered that Balko has been arrested and convicted at least three separate times for retail thefts, making this incident a Felony.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Balko, any individuals with information on her whereabouts are encouraged to contact this department.
Joan L Stack, 90, of Latchaw Hollow, Bradford, PA.
Joan L Stack, 90, of Latchaw Hollow, Bradford, passed away, Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born on August 18, 1932, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Oscar I. and Florence G. (Danielson) Stranburg.
She was a 1950 graduate of Bradford High School and a 1953 graduate of the Bradford Hospital School of Nursing.
On September 26, 1953, in the Emanuel Lutheran Church, she married Gerald C. Stack, who passed away on January 19, 2010.
Throughout her career, she served as a nurse for Dr. McGrail, the Bradford Hospital, and Limestone Union Free School. She and her husband also owned and operated Stack’s Riding Stable for six years.
Joan is survived by two daughters, Kristie A. Stack, of Limestone, NY and Linda (Dennis) S. Thiel, of Bradford, two sons, Jeffrey (Brenda) S. Stack, of Bradford, William (Kim) O. Stack, Lusby, MD, 14 grandchildren, Ryan Hatch, Sean Hatch, Heather Laird, Jeffrey Stack, Jessica Cornelius, Doug Thiel, Julie Piper, Dan Thiel, Alex Stack, Breanna Stack, Kelsey Stack, Janelle Stack, Liam Stack, and Sarah Stack. 14 Great-grandchildren, Haley Stack, Aaron Stack, Everett Hatch, Brinley Hatch, Madeline Hatch, Evelyn Hatch, Julia Laird, Elliot Laird, Raelyn Thiel, Ellianna Thiel, Savannah Piper, Colton Piper, Carly Piper, Austyn Piper and one niece, Phyllis Quirino.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, Larry Stranburg, and one nephew, Jimmy Stack.
Family will receive friends on Friday, October 28, 2022, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 372 East Main St., where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2:00 pm with John Kearns, Lay Worship Leader at the Emanual Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery in Latchaw Hollow.
Memorial contributions, if desired may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Zita E. Carino, 99, of Chardon, OH, formerly of Rock Street, St. Marys, PA.
Zita E. Carino, 99, of Chardon, OH, formerly of Rock Street, St. Marys, passed away after living a full life, Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Maplewood at Chardon.
She was born August 30, 1923, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Frank and Ann Caskey Leithner. Zita was a lifelong resident of the area until the age of 94 when she moved to Ohio to be closer to her family. She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1941.
On November 21, 1944, Zita married Frank S. Carino, who preceded her in death on December 31, 1992.
She is survived by three sons: David Carino (Donna) of Concord, OH, Lee Carino (Barbara) of New Franklin, OH, and James Carino (Janice) of Simpsonville, SC; eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren: and by many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents Zita was preceded in death by her brothers: Harold Leithner, Clarence Leithner, Simon Leithner, and Edward Leithner; her sisters: Rita Uhl, Edna Salter, Agnes Tellman, and Grace Shelly.
Zita was a member of the Sacred Heart Church. She was dedicated to her faith, family, and community. She volunteered her time at the hospital and the voting polls. She loved to watch her sons play ball and liked to play bridge and bowl.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 31, 2022 with the Rev. Eric Vogt, OSB, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Elk County Catholic School System, 600 Maurus Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.
The Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Kenneth P. Pashkow, 74, of Winter Street, Bradford,
Kenneth P. Pashkow, 74, of Winter Street, Bradford, was called home to be with the Lord, Friday, October 21, 2022, at The Pavilion at BRMC.
Born June 28, 1948, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Margaret (Lipps) Dollinger. He was a 1966 graduate of Bradford High School.
On January 9, 1968, in Allegany NY, he married Frances (Hewitt) Pashkow, who passed away, March 3, 1996. On May 16, 1997 in Bradford, he married Deborah (Mattis) Pashkow who passed away June 18, 2019.
Ken had worked for W.R. Case Cutlery for 45 years, he retired as a Cost Analyst. Ken’s passion for life is shown in his love for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his church, trail bike riding, flower and vegetable gardening.
Surviving is two daughters, Kristy Lynn Pashkow, and Sarah (Donny) Hayden, one step son, Kenneth (Keri) Pashkow, all of Bradford, four grandchildren, Kayla, Mitchel, Rylie, and Dylan, one sister, Debbie Honhart, of Bradford, one brother, Alan (Theresa) Pashkow, of Bradford, and one half brother, J.R. Bowen, of Bradford, several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, both wives, and one brother, Bob Pashkow.
Friends will be received on Wednesday October 26, 2022, from 3 pm to 6 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Avenue, Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 am Abundant Life Assembly of God Church, with Rev. Ron Spencer, 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 Abundant Life Assembly of God Church, or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Sheila Carletta, 73, of Bradford, PA.
Sheila Carletta, 73, of Bradford, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Olean General Hospital.
Born June 18, 1949, in Coudersport, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Carrie (Thomas) Stiles.
She attended Bradford Area High School.
On September 20, 1968, in Bradford, she married George A. Carletta, who passed away, August 1, 2002.
Shelia worked at Case Cutlery, Tri Co. and was a cleaning lady for Tasta Pizza.
She Enjoyed going to bingo, playing lottery tickets and cooking. Most of all spending time with her friends and family especially her grandkids.
Surviving are her two daughters, Betty Maria Stiles, of Bradford, and Valerie (Dale) Sweetapple, of Ocean Springs, MS, a son, Frank A. Carletta, sister, Sharon Neubert, of Bradford, a brother, Herman Stiles, of SC, six grandchildren. and 13 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Joe Thomas.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, October 27, 2022, from Noon to 2:00 PM, in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 33 South Avenue, where at 2:00 PM, funeral services will be held with Rev. Fred Zickafoose, pastor of the Bradford Area Parish, officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
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.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com