Northern Pennsylvania Regional College continues to bring accessible and affordable education to residents of northwestern and northcentral Pennsylvania. The goal of the institution is to allow residents to remain where they are and to eliminate the financial and/or location-based barriers that exist for many area residents. This is why we are pleased to announce that our institution is guaranteeing admission for anyone who has a high school diploma or equivalent.
Applying to college is normally seen as a daunting task. But the institution is making it much easier to get started on a journey through higher education. To apply at NPRC, all prospective students need to do is create a free account, complete the NPRC application, and submit your transcripts by contacting your high school and/or previous college and request them to be sent to NPRC’s Registrar email at registrar@rrcnpa.org.
David F. Brown, age 65, of Knoxville, PA passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at his home.
Born on December 3, 1957 in Wellsboro, PA he was a son to the late Franklin and Eleanor (Colvin) Brown. David married Peggy S. Tompkins and they shared several loving years together before his passing.
David enjoyed spending his time outdoors either hunting or fishing. Dave also loved spending time with his family, especially his sons and grandsons. He enjoyed seeing his friends and spending time with his 7 energetic dogs, all Australian Shepherds.
David is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Brown of Knoxville, PA; sons, Aaron (Anyssa) Brown of Elkland, PA and Anthony (Paula) Brown of Westfield, PA; grandsons, Jayce and Jackson Brown both of Elkland, PA; brother, Kevin (Brenda) Brown of Elkland, PA; and friends, Sheldon Wood, Denny Stewart and Rory Moon.
He was preceded in death by both his parents and close friends, Dan L’Amoureux and Richard Falvey.
Per the family’s wishes, a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland, PA. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com
Paul E. Drake, age 69, of Palm Springs, CA, formerly of Sabinsville, PA passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs CA. Born April 7, 1954 to the late Arthur Drake, Sr. and Elsie McCleaft.
Paul is survived by two brothers, Michael Drake of Watkins Glen, NY and Lawrence (Jackie) Drake of Galeton, PA; two sisters, Gail Short of Little Marsh, PA and Judith Beach of Painted Post, NY; several nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; and his lovely dog, Toby.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Arthur (Sandy) Drake, Jr. of Sabinsville, PA and a great nephew, Gavin Harlow.
Paul was loved by many very close friends; Paula Carson of AZ, Cindy Tshudy-Long of FL, Kurt McLaren of FL, Joanne Snyder of Williamsport, Janet (Jim) Buffington of Westfield, Julie Streeter of AZ, Victor Rolden of CA and very dear friend, Reuben of CA, which he will now take Toby to be with him.
Per Paul’s wishes, there will be no services. Burial will be in Sabinsville Cemetery.
Mary E. Zimmerman, 87, of 4791 Glen Hazel Rd, Wilcox (Glen Hazel), PA passed away Sunday afternoon, May 14, 2023 at UPMC-Altoona. She was born in Johnsonburg on June 15, 1935, a daughter to the late Frank and Lillian Dill Pavlock. On May 2, 1959 in Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, she married Donald A. Zimmerman. He preceded her in death on January 3, 2019.
Born and raised in Johnsonburg, Mary was a 1953 graduate of Johnsonburg High School. She has resided in the Glen Hazel area since her marriage in 1953. Mary was a member of Holy Cross Church and then St. Anne’s Church. She was a longtime and recognized supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren and loved to attend her grandchildren’s sporting events. She enjoyed playing cinch in the garage, watching NASCAR with her family, watching game shows, doing crosswords and sitting on the front porch with her dog “Bud”.
Mary had worked at Stackpole in Johnsonburg, worked as a Home Health Aide and had worked at the Corner Café and the McFarland House.
Mary is survived by her children Steven F. Zimmerman of Glen Hazel, Stanley Zimmerman at home, Susan Solorio of Wilcox, Scott Zimmerman and his wife Amy of Glen Hazel and Stacy, Mrs. Robert Bauer of St. Marys, her grandchildren Brandee, Steven and Trevor Zimmerman, Erica, Elena and Michael Solorio, Jake and Haylee Zimmerman and Logan and Lucas Bauer and her great-grandchildren Dawson and Reece Lyons. She is also survived by brothers Michael Pavlock and his wife Michelle of Johnsonburg and Frank Pavlock and his wife Evelyn of Hancock, NY and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mary is predeceased by a daughter-in-law Mary Zimmerman, a sister Dorothy Frederoski and a brother Jerry Pavlock.
Funeral Services and visitation for Mary E. Zimmerman will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Interment will be with her husband in Holy Cross Cemetery, Rasselas.
Arrangements are under direction of the Anthony F Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Chestnut Street, Johnsonburg, PA
If desired, memorial contributions in her honor should be made to St. Jude Children Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or to the Wilcox Vol. Fire Dep’t., 84 Lawrence St., Wilcox, PA 15870.
Bradford, Pa., May 16, 2023 –Orthopaedic Care physicians with UPMC in North Central Pa. plan to discuss the benefits of joint replacement with the community on Thursday, June 1, 5 p.m., at the Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington St., Bradford.
This presentation will go over the effects of arthritis on a joint, factors that may influence the pursuit of joint replacement, and expectations of the entire process of care. Following this seminar, a question-and-answer session will be offered to address whatever interests and concerns attendees may have about joint replacement surgery.
Mark your calendar for a day of interactive presentations about connecting local communities with more mobility options, for economic vitality and greater transportation independence for all.
Friday, MAY 19, between 9am and 4:30pm
Six and Kane at 63 North Fraley Street in Kane
All are welcome
Event is free and open to the public; lunch will be provided
The PA Route 6 Alliance and PA WalkWorks/the Pennsylvania Downtown Center, with key sponsorship from West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund and the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission, are working together to bring a workshop on active transportation planning for rural municipalities to Kane on Friday, May 19, from 9 to 4:30pm. The program will feature locally tailored presentations from a national expert discussing how to move from the recently adopted regional Active Transportation Plan completed by the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission to the municipal level and making sure that momentum is continued for expanding not just greenway and trail access but also the use of active modes for everyday transportation within individual municipalities. The goal is for every community to have safe, accessible, inviting connected opportunities to walk and bike, whether for recreation, sport, transportation, or tourism.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 5/10/2023 to EQT ARO LLC in Cascade Twp, Lycoming 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.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 5/10/2023 to EQT ARO LLC in Cascade Twp, Lycoming 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.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 5/10/2023 to EQT ARO LLC in Cascade Twp, Lycoming 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.
Get ready for an epic adventure that will take you to the blocky world of Minecraft! Join us for an exciting camp that will challenge your problem-solving skills, ignite your creativity, and test your teamwork abilities like never before. Work together with your fellow campers to overcome obstacles, create solutions, and achieve your goals. However, the excitement doesn’t stop there! You’ll also compete in team challenges that will put your Minecraft skills to the test. Build the tallest tower, navigate a tricky maze, or solve a riddle to unlock the next level.
This camp, taught by Brent Bryant, CTC Networking Instructor, is for students entering grades 5 – 9. It is scheduled for Monday, June 5 through Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 9:00a.m. – 3;00 p.m. in the Seneca Highlands CTC Networking Classroom. The cost is $20/person per person. To register, visit www.pottercountyedcouncil or call (814) 545-1333.
Goodies For Our Troops is #CLOSED TUESDAY, May 16th PA PRIMARY ELECTION DAY! If you’re in Ward 1 #Wellsboro, PA, 16901 & haven’t voted yet, hope to see you come to #VOTE for the Candidates of YOUR CHOICE between 7am & 8pm! PLEASE #VOTE!
COUDERSPORT, Pa.–John W. Welsh, 80, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, PA passed after a short illness on April 28th,2023. An active member of many area service organizations, supporter of countless local charities, John was rarely without a bundle of raffle tickets to peddle.
He was a member of Potter Post 192 of the American Legion, he held many positions with the Sons of the American legion. Through the years he was active in the Lions Club, the Little Fellas Fish Hatchery, Trout Unlimited, Black Forest Sportsman Club, the Galeton Moose Club, the Austin-Costello Sportsmans Club and many others.
An avid hunter and fisherman, leek digger and gardener, John was a many faceted person, who later in life developed an insatiable reading habit and was a frequent visitor to the Coudersport Public Library. Through the years he was an accomplished Bowler, having bowled a 299 game at one point, which he was very proud of. He loved Golf also, and I have to say I always enjoyed a round with him, as he made my pitiful game look good. He was a lifelong Buffalo Bills fan, into which he indoctrinated us. Go Bills!
But to us anyways, the most important aspect of him was that he was our father. Sometimes distant, but always there when you needed him and always warm a smile.
I have written this obituary about 30 times in the last several days. I’m a writer, it’s what I do. But every time I wrote it, it sounded so cold and factual, devoid of all the things that my dad was. Sure, I can list all those in his family that preceded him in death and all the family members still alive and all the places he worked or lived. But really that’s not going to even touch on who he was.
John was a simple man, born in a simple town, in a simpler time. He adapted to the changes as well as any man, and did the best with what life handed him. He found joy in flowers and stray cats and the sun on a trout stream.
I could list all the accomplishments that my dad achieved over the years, all the plaques and pen sets, and certificates that he received for his volunteer work, which might give you a hint of his big heart and sense of responsibility to his home and community. But he was bigger than even those.
My dad was one of the first and I believe only Triplets born in Potter County. In 1942, along with his brother James Welsh, and his sister Janice Welsh Goodwin, were welcomed into this world.
Along with Robert (Butch) Jr, Dorothy Welsh Hershy, Lois Welsh Spoor, they made up quite a clan on Dwight street in Coudersport.
He married Jacqueline Dates(Brewer), soon after high school and my brother Will Welsh and I (Bryan) soon arrived. After they parted, My dad married Constance Watson, adding a stepson, Henry Watson and a step daughter, June Watson Wiley to his family. Connie passed away in 2013
We are planning a memorial service at Post 192 in Coudersport, possibly in July. If you would like to do something in his memory, make a donation to whatever community group you prefer.
Because in the end, that’s what dad would have done.
John’s family entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of John, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Connie M. DODGE, 67, of Wellsville, NY, passed peacefully Saturday, May 13, 2023 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.
Born December 13, 1955, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Walter R. and Jane Marie Richards Dodge.
A 1974 graduate of Wellsville High School, she was employed as an aide by Wellsville Manor. Connie was an aunt to everyone.
Surviving are: a sister, Bonnie Schultz of Albion; nieces, Monica (Donald) Hoy of Albion, Cheryl Dodge of Wellsville, Heidi (George) McMillen of NC, Norma (Justin) Button of Wellsville, and Jade Black of NC; nephews, Thomas Proctor of Wellsville and Kevin (Breanna) Tesmer of Albion; grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Donald “Snoop” Dodge.
A graveside service in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville will be announced by OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville.
Lawrence B. Mays, 75, of 20 State Street, Bradford, PA passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, at The Pavilion at BRMC.
Born February 13, 1948, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Jack Mays and Bernice (Spignard) Emerson-Mays.
He was a 1968 graduate of Bradford High School.
On December 9, 1967, in the First Church of the Nazarene, he married Josephine “Sue” (Creek) Mays, who preceded him in death on August 26, 2009.
Larry had worked at Rolly Doors, Bells Supermarket, Ventron, Servco Services, and retired from Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Surviving is one son, Lawrence A. Mays, one brother, Cyril (Pam) Emerson, one sister, Amber Mays, two nephews, Tod (Charlotte) Emerson, and David (Aimee) Emerson, all of Bradford, and several grand nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 10 am to 11 am in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Avenue, at which time a memorial service will be held at 11 am with Rev. William Waterman, Pastor of the Grace Lutheran Church, officiating.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to the American Cancer Society, or the Go Fund Me at https://gofund.me/6c89e74f
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Joseph Barrile, 95, of North Street, Limestone, NY passed away March 28, 2023, at The Pines of Machias, in Machias, NY.
Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 11 am at St. Francis of Assisi Church, with Rev. John Jacquel, Pastor as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery in Limestone.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
The Friends of Lyman Run (FOLR) are calling for volunteers to help with an invasive plant pull ( mostly garlic mustard) on Saturday, May 20, from 2:00pm to 4:00 pm. A nice way for the whole family to spend a couple of hours helping out your state park with this issue. Everyone is welcome.
Participants should bring garden gloves and maybe wear long sleeves. We will provide water and snacks. Please call the Lyman Run office to register. (814) 435 5010. If you leave a message, please include your name and how many in you party.
Those who are not FOLR members will receive a free membership for the remainder of 2023. You will need to fill out a Conservation Volunteer form for your protection in case of an injury. You can also fill out the form via the DCNR website.
Hauppauge, NY, May 10, 2023– BearCare, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of its rechargeable Walnut Wearable Smart Thermometer (Walnut Thermometer) due to reports of injuries, including skin burns, by users. The Walnut Thermometer is an over-the-counter rechargeable device intended for continuous chest temperature monitoring of children ages 0-6 years which can be identified by its silicone exterior resembling a cartoon penguin. The product under recall was sold and distributed from December 2022 to April 2023 through Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and www.walnutcares.com.
Components shown above: (1) thermometer unit; (2) base station; (3) adhesive strip; (4) user manual; (5) charging cable.
At 3:48 PM on Monday, Blossburg Fire & EMS have been dispatched to 1084 North Williamson Road in Covington Township for a loaded tri-axle dump truck on its side in a ditch. Driver is reported out of the vehicle.
