Betty J. Kelley, 58, of Orchard Place, Bradford, PA passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, at her residence.
Betty was born in Bradford, on January 8, 1965, she was a daughter of the late Larry and Shirley A. (Moore) Reynolds.
She was a 1982 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
On August 8, 1987, in Bradford, she married Raymond R. Kelley who survives.
Betty loved to play bingo, going shopping, and spend time with her grandkids.
Raymond W. Burgess, 91, of Patterson Lane, formerly of Langmaid Lane, Bradford, went peacefully to his heavenly home and his loving wife Sunday, October 1, 2023.
Born on November 19, 1931, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Rodney F. Burgess Sr. and Nettie LaBelle (Melzer) Burgess.
He was a 1949 Bradford Area High School graduate. He enlisted in the United States Navy on March 1, 1951, and served on the USS Daly until his honorable discharge on February 21, 1955. He was awarded the Navy Occupation Service Medal (European Clasp), Korean Service Medal (one star), United Nations Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.
He began his career in 1950 for Bovaird & Seyfang as a tool grinder. After returning from the Navy he returned to Bovaird & Seyfang as a draftsmen in the Methods department. Bovaird & Seyfang later became Dresser Rand. There he was a draftsman and the drafting supervisor for the Engineering department until his retirement after 40 years. During his time at Dresser Rand, he had two patents filed. His patent for an Automatic Seal Depressurization System was patented on January 25, 1994, and his patent for a Labyrinth Seal Assembly and Method was patented on December 14, 1999.
On August 20, 1955, he married the love of his life Joyce Walter at St. Francis Church in Bradford. They remained together until her passing in 2013.
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COUDERSPORT, Pa.—Ila Arlene Saulter, known to her family and friends as Arlene (aka Harley-Arley), departed her loving family on Monday, October 2, 2023.
Arlene was born in Roulette on July 9, 1933 to Dorothy and Wayne Knowlton. Arlene was the last survivor of seven siblings.
Arlene married George E. Saulter in 1948 and was mother to four children, whom she raised in Coudersport with love, devotion, and many a stern look.
Saturday, October 7 & Sunday, October 8, 2023
Rain or Shine, 9 AM to 5 PM
$8.00/ Adult, $5.00/ Youth (ages 4 to 11)
This year’s Fall Antique Show & Sawmill Run will be held on Saturday, October 7th and Sunday, October 8th. Northern Pennsylvania typically reaches peak fall foliage conditions around this time so the forests surrounding the museum will (hopefully) be decked in rich and beautiful colors.
The Antique Show features multiple antique vendors who will be selling their wares in the museum program room. Our vendors have a little bit of everything, including antique tools, vintage clothing, collectible coins, glassware, books, and furniture. Vendors open 9am-5pm Saturday and 9am-3pm Sunday.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase. No ATM is available on site so plan your visit accordingly.
Outside, the museum grounds will come alive with historic trade demonstrations. On Saturday 10/7 (ONLY) the engines of our steam-powered circular sawmill will be running from 10 AM to 3 PM. Other demonstrations will be happening over both days of the event at the birch still, lumber camp kitchen, blacksmith shop, and the Eastern Loggers model railroad display.
It’s a great time to visit the museum. Hope to see you there!
(PORT ALLEGANY, Pennsylvania): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a criminal complaint has been filed against Denise Ann Evens, 45, of Port Allegany alleging sexual conduct with a student.
Officer Adam Dickerson of the Port Allegany Police Department filed the charges and obtained an arrest warrant for Evens following an investigation in which Evens was alleged to have had sexual intercourse and oral sex with a minor who is a student at a school in which she was a volunteer.
Evens is charged with 2 counts of Institutional Sexual Assault and 2 counts of Corruption of Minors. Evens was arraigned by on-call magisterial district judge Dominic Cercone who set Evens’ bail at $75,000 percentage bond and set bail conditions that included no contact with minor children.
She was scheduled to appear in central court.
Charges (18) 3124.2 (A.2)(1) INSTITUTIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A MINOR (F3) Location Port Allegany, PA 16743
Arrest Date Oct 4, 2023 Incident Type Sexual Offense – Other
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/da/136029/arrests/evens-denise-ann-18-31242-a21-institutional-sexual-assault-minor-f3
Date: Saturday, October 7th, 2023
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 historic festival celebrates pioneer crafts, skills, and foods. Local artisans will demonstrate their skills while displaying some of their works for sale. Some of the available activities will include pumpkin painting, leaf prints, tin punching, candle dipping, and bannock bread making – all free of charge. Fresh apple cider will be available on-site, along with many other foods, snacks, and drinks. Performances by Jay Smar will also be taking place! Showtimes listed below:
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
The festival will take place 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.
UPDATED October 4, 2023: (MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, following a sentencing hearing at the McKean County Courthouse, Phillip HAUN, Jr. of Eldred, was sentenced by visiting Judge Robert L. Boyer for crimes against a minor child.
The Judge sentenced Haun to a period of incarceration in state prison for 27 months to 72 months. Haun was found to not be eligible for any early parole program such as boot camp. He was ordered to have no contact with the victim or the victim’s immediate family; undergo mental health treatment; and other terms.
Haun had been convicted by a jury in August of 2 counts Endangering Welfare of a Child, Terroristic Threats, Simple Assault by Physical Menace, and Resisting Arrest.
Michael C. Burgett, 48, passed away at his home in Derrick City, PA on September 30, 2023, after a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer.
He is survived by his parents Amy and Leo, his brother Charles, his sister Nancy, his niece Allison, and his brother-in-law Sunny. Additionally, Michael has aunts, uncles and cousins in New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and several other states.
Michael’s life journey started in Minnesota and took him to New Jersey, Virginia, New York, Colorado, Florida, and finally to Pennsylvania where he moved to be closer to his family.
Raymond W. Burgess, 91, of Patterson Lane, formerly of Langmaid Lane, Bradford, PA passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023, at his son’s residence.
Born on November 19, 1931, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Rodney F. and Nettie LaBella (Melzer) Sr.
He was a 1949 Bradford Area High School graduate. He enlisted in the United States Navy on March 1, 1951 and served on the USS Daly until his honorable discharge on February 21, 1955. He was awarded the Navy Occupation Service Medal (European Clasp), Korean Service Medal (one star) United Nations Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.
He began his career for Boviard & Seafang, Clark Brothers, which later became Dresser-Rand. There he was the supervisor of the drafting department until his retirement after 40 years.
John H. Kroah, 69, of 27 Euclid Avenue, Bradford, PA passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center, peacefully with his family by his side.
Born November 20, 1953, in Bradford, he was the son of the late Robert H. Kroah and Mary Knight (Starkey).
On January 12, 1980, in Eldred, he married Marjorie A. (Lechiara) Kroah, who survives..
John was employed at Dresser Manufacturing for over forty years. He was also an active member of the Marche Club, the American Legion, and the Eagles club. John loved to do Suduko puzzles, watching the Buffalo Bills and going to the races.
Linda C. TUBBS, 74, of Ulysses, PA, died Tuesday, October 3, 2023 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born May 29, 1949, in Blossburg, she was the daughter of Edwin Cole and Florence P. West Cole. On June 24, 1978, in Harrison Valley, she married Charles M. “Spood” Tubbs, who predeceased her on November 27, 2022.
She was employed by Electri-Cord in Westfield, Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport, K&W Medical Supplies in Westfield for 17 years, and was also a licensed cosmetologist.
