Patrick Modestus Weakland, 88, Boerne, Tx, formerly of Mount Jewett, PA and Hamburg, NY
Patrick Weakland passed away peacefully on December 21, 2022 at home with family,
following a brief illness.
Pat was born on November 4, 1934 in Chest Springs, Pennsylvania, to Helen (Sherry) and Modestus Weakland, the oldest of their ten children.
On October 17, 1953, he married his high school sweetheart, Malvina Westrick, who passed away
in May of 2022. They were married for 68 years.
In the late 50’s they moved to Hamburg, New York, where they lived for over 40 years and raised six children. Pat worked as a professional landscaper for Turtle’s Nursery for over 25 years and later, retired after 20 years at the Ford Stamping Plant.
He was an avid hunter and a life long fan of the Buffalo Bills. He also loved classic John Deere tractors, woodworking, tinkering, classic country music and spoiling his canine friends.
Pat and Mally retired to Mount Jewett, PA in 1996 and lived there for 20 years before moving to Boerne, Texas.
Whether it was putting in a vegetable garden, tending to his flowers and shrubs, or helping out a neighbor, he never sat still long. He was generous with his time and talents, sharing them with his family, friends and his church.
In addition to his wife, Mally, he was a preceded in death by his son, Amandus, his brother, Roy and his sister, Elizabeth “Betty” Brennan.
He is survived by five children: Karen (Del) Eulberg, Boerne, TX; Lucinda Weakland, Harrison Valley, PA; Wayne (Anna) Weakland, Petrolia, WV; Jeanette (Mark) Ernewein, Hamburg, NY; and Judi Kogler, Hamburg, NY; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by three brothers: Earl Weakland, Harvey Weakland and Robert Weakland, and four sisters: Edna Miller, Stella Kline, Verna Petrie, Dorothy Teribury.
A funeral mass / a celebration of life will be held at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church in Smethport on March 25th at 11:00 a.m. preceded by a rosary at 10:00 a.m.
…Slick Roads From Freezing Drizzle Possible Late This Morning…
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
857 AM EST Tue Jan 24 2023
…Slick Roads From Freezing Drizzle Possible Late This Morning…
A moist westerly flow and surface temperatures in the upper 20s
was leading to areas of freezing drizzle across the Northern
Mountains pf Pennsylvania.
Use caution if you plan to travel this morning, as any untreated
roads that appear wet could be covered by a very thin layer of
black ice. Slow down and allow plenty of braking distance between
you and the vehicle ahead.
Ruth N. Clark, 80, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, PA.
Ruth N. Clark, 80, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed away with her loving family by her side on Saturday, January 21, 2023, in UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport, after a short illness.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Marion E. VANORDEN, 94, of Westfield, PA
Marion E. VANORDEN, 94, of Westfield, PA, died Saturday, January 21, 2023 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born December 29, 1928, in Westfield, she was the daughter of Arthur L. and Grace E. Nickerson Seeley. She was a homemaker and a lifelong area resident.
Surviving are: three children, Donna Glover of Coudersport, Richard Seeley of Addison, NY, and Debbie Williams of Plymouth, VA; several grandchildren including Christina Glover of Coudersport; a brother, Franklin (Sharon) Seeley of Westfield; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Richard Vanorden; a son, Matthew Smith; four brothers, Clayton Seeley, Floyd Seeley, Lawrence H. Seeley, and Dee Seeley; and four sisters, Evelyn Jadoski, Maryetta Ruth Seeley, Lula Causer, and Pauline Williams Buchholz.
Services will be private. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Herbert C. “Herbie” Nussbaum, Jr., 73, formerly of Poplar Road, St. Marys,
Herbert C. “Herbie” Nussbaum, Jr., 73, formerly of Poplar Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness.
He was born on February 17, 1949 in St. Marys, a son of the Herbert and Edna Thompson Nussbaum.
On April 19, 1973, at St. Marys, he married the late Sandra Kephart, who preceded him in death on February 16, 2021. Together they shared nearly 48 years of marriage.
Herbie was a lifelong resident of the area and was Catholic by faith. He worked for many years at the lumber mill. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his great-niece and great-nephew.
He is survived by a brother; Roger Nussbaum of Johnsonburg, and by a sister; Wanda Fulton of Johnsonburg, as well as by several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by a son; Herbert “Butch” Nussbaum in 2020, a daughter; Jean Marie Nussbaum in 1976, and by a brother; Lester Nussbaum.
A Memorial Service for Herbert C. “Herbie” Nussbaum will be held on Monday, January 30, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Lynch-Green Funeral Home.
Family and friends will be received on Monday, January 30, 2023 at Lynch-Green Funeral Home from 10:00 AM until the time of service.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Penn Highlands Community Nurses.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com
Thomas C. Nellis, Jr., 49, of Brockway, PA
Thomas C. Nellis, Jr., 49, of Brockway, PA passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, January 21, 2023.
He was born on August 8, 1973 in St. Marys, PA, a son of Thomas Nellis of Emporium and the late LouAnn Botera Nellis, who preceded him in death on July 19, 2021.
On August 10, 1994 in Emporium, he married Amy Burkey Nellis, who survives.
Tom was a member of Sacred Heart Church and spent many years working outdoors, always enjoying farming and logging. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife of more than 28 years, Amy Burkey Nellis, he is survived by 2 children; Devin Thomas Nellis of Ridgway and Darien Heather (Brandon Martz) Nellis of Eldred; and by his 2 beloved grandchildren; Brentley and Moxson.
He is also survived by four siblings; Tammy (Lee) Pearsall, Fantasia (Frank) Dourado, Brittany McKelvey, and Nicholas (Heather) Nellis, as well as by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Thomas C. Nellis, Jr. will be celebrated on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 12:00 PM at Sacred Heart Church, 337 Center Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Fr. Thomas Curry, OSB, as celebrant.
Burial will be in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
Memorial Contributions may be made to American Behcet’s Disease Association or to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com
H. LaVonne BLAIR, 87, of Genesee, PA
H. LaVonne BLAIR, 87, of Genesee, PA, died Monday, January 23, 2023 in Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.
Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Richard B Green, 80, of 33 Pioneer Rd., Emporium, PA
Richard B Green, 80, of 33 Pioneer Rd., Emporium, PA passed away at Penn Highlands DuBois, DuBois, PA on Sunday (January 22, 2023) afternoon following a lengthy illness. He was born October 24, 1942 in St. Marys, PA a son of the late Bernard and Eleanor Herzing Green.
Richard graduated from Cameron County High School in the class of 1960. He then received a bachelor degree in business administration from Saint Bonaventure University in 1964. He retired after many years in the powdered metal industry having worked mostly at Elco Sintered Alloys in Kersey. He was a member of the Emporium Country Club where he was a past golf champion. He enjoyed going to the casino and playing cards with his friends. Dick will be remembered with a smile on his face and a gleam in his eye.
He is survived by a daughter, Wendy Goulding (Brian), Emporium; and his companion, Linda Andrews, Emporium; four grandchildren: Shawn, Vincent (Bethany), Kacie and Stephanie and two great grandchildren: Ava and Kyla.
He was preceded in death by his parents and late wife, Linda Green; son, Scott Green, and a brother, Robert Green.
There will be No Visitation. Arrangements will be at the convenience of the family.
Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium, PA
Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice.
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
Randall R. “Randy” Brown, 74, of 7480 Bowker Road, Friendship, NY
Randall R. “Randy” Brown, 74, of 7480 Bowker Road, Friendship, NY passed away Saturday (Jan. 21, 2023) at Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, following a lengthy illness.
Born March 23, 1948, in North Tonawanda, he was the son of Robert and Maude Bowker Brown.
Randy graduated from Tonawanda High School in 1968, then served in the U.S. Air Force for four years, including a tour in Thailand.
Upon discharge, he was employed at Harrison Radiator in Lockport. He returned to Friendship in 1975, where he worked as a truck driver for Frank C. Resch Distributing in Cuba, then finished his career with the Town of Wirt Highway Department.
Randy was a competitive fisherman, hunter and horse wrangler for the entirety of his life. In the later years, he loved vacationing at the lake with family and beating everyone at euchre.
Surviving are two daughters, Amber (Craig) Vaccaro of Lynnfield, Mass. and Jaimee K. (Kameron Austin) Brown of Friendship; and three grandchildren, Juliette Vaccaro of Lynnfield, Emerson Austin of Friendship and Edison Austin of Friendship.
He was predeceased by his parents; and a brother, Thomas, who died at birth.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. until noon Tuesday (Jan. 24, 2023) at the Treusdell Funeral Home, Friendship at which time funeral services will be held at the funeral home. The Rev. Robert Mackmer of Belfast will officiate and burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Friendship.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bolivar Fire Dept., 460 Main St., Bolivar, NY 14715, or online via venmo @Amber-Vaccaro, and it will be donated directly to the ambulance fund.
Online condolences may be made to www.treusdellfuneralhome.com.
Stackpole-Hall Foundation Honors R. Dauer Stackpole
Elk County- The Stackpole-Hall Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the R. Dauer Stackpole Scholarship. This scholarship will be held at the Elk County Community Foundation and available to any Elk County high school senior who is planning to attend the University of Pittsburgh. Mr. Stackpole graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in the late 1960’s. Today, Dauer serves as an Honorary Trustee of the Stackpole-Hall Foundation. He was first elected a Trustee in 1974; and in 2007 he became Chairman of the Board and served in that capacity until his retirement in 2017. Dauer’s fellow trustees created this scholarship in honor of Dauer’s commitment, leadership, and dedication to the Stackpole-Hall Foundation and his advocacy for the residents of Elk County. Dauer is a passionate Pitt fan and has been a long-time member of the Golden Panther Club,
The scholarship amount will be $1,000, annually for not more than four years. This scholarship will be awarded to one graduate of any Elk County High School who is attending any of the University of Pittsburgh campuses. To learn more about the scholarship or to apply for the scholarship students should visit www.elkcountyfoundation.org/scholarships or contact the Elk County Community Foundation directly.
UPMC Expert: Understanding the Thyroid Gland
By: Ashima Mittal, M.D.
UPMC Endocrinology
There are many reasons a person may experience fatigue or a general lack of energy, and an important one to consider is the activity of the thyroid gland. While many people may not be aware of the gland, it plays a role in controlling how the body uses and stores energy. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, below the Adam’s apple, and it may not be obvious that the symptoms your experiencing may be related to a thyroid issue.
Too Much or Too Little
Your thyroid gland can cause problems when it produces too much thyroid hormone, called hyperthyroidism, or too little, which is known as hypothyroidism. Both conditions, when left untreated, can have a negative impact on your energy, your heart, digestion, and fertility.
While some people with too much or too little thyroid hormone are symptom-free, the most common symptom of hypothyroidism, or low hormone levels, is feeling tired. Additional symptoms include:
United Way Emergency Food and Shelter Program Applications Available
McKean County has been awarded grants in direct federal funding for an amount of $19,477 under Phase 40 of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP).
The National Board is comprised of representatives from health and human service agencies across the country. The United States Congress appropriates funds annually to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas nationally.
The local board, made up of representatives from McKean County, will determine how the funds will be distributed. Local agency representation includes The Salvation Army, McKean/Potter Counties Chapter of the American Red Cross, United Way of the Bradford Area, Catholic Charities, Ministerial Association, local government, the McKean County Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the YWCA of Bradford. These representative will determine how the funds awarded to McKean County are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds made available under this phase of the program.
Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1). Be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2). Be eligible to receive Federal funds, 3). Have an accounting system, 4). Practice nondiscrimination, 5). Have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs and 6). If they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply.
Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Local Board Chair Sarah Lonzi c/o United Way of the Bradford Area, Inc. PO Box 504, Bradford, PA 16701 or email sarah.lonzi@uwbanews.org or call at (814) 368-6181. Funds will be allocated to one local recipient organization per program/service; organizations which are able to meet spending and document submission requirements; and those which have electronic communication capabilities. The deadline for applications is Friday, January 27th at 2pm.
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to BLACKHILL ENERGY LLC in Springfield Twp, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 1/19/2023 to BLACKHILL ENERGY LLC in Springfield Twp, Bradford county. 78a66(b)1 – REPORTING AND REMEDIATING SPILLS AND RELEASES – Reporting releases – Operator or other responsible party failed to report spills and releases of regulated substances to the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-01-19 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to BLACKHILL ENERGY LLC in Springfield Twp, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 1/19/2023 to BLACKHILL ENERGY LLC in Springfield Twp, Bradford county. CSL 402(b) – POTENTIAL POLLUTION – Conducting an activity regulated by a permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of The Clean Streams Law to prevent the potential of pollution to waters of the Commonwealth without a permit or contrary to a permit issued under that authority by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-01-19 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to BLACKHILL ENERGY LLC in Springfield Twp, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 1/19/2023 to BLACKHILL ENERGY LLC in Springfield Twp, Bradford county. 78a56(a) – TEMPORARY STORAGE – Operator failed to contain regulated substances and wastes used at or generated at a well site in a tank, series of tanks or other storage structures approved by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-01-19 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to BLACKHILL ENERGY LLC in Springfield Twp, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 1/19/2023 to BLACKHILL ENERGY LLC in Springfield Twp, Bradford county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-01-19 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 10:01AM EST until January 23 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo
DESCRIPTION: …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST MONDAY…
* WHAT…Snow expected. Widespread snow this afternoon through early this evening, followed by lake enhanced snow later tonight into Monday morning. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Greatest amounts will be across the Chautauqua Ridge.
* WHERE…The western Southern Tier.
* WHEN…From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.
INSTRUCTIONS: Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
Marion E. VANORDEN, 94, of Westfield, PA, died Saturday, January 21, 2023 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport
Marion E. VANORDEN, 94, of Westfield, PA, died Saturday, January 21, 2023 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. A complete obituary will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com