Gail Anita Harkness SCHROEDER, 81, of Clermont, FL, formerly of Wellsville, NY
Gail Anita Harkness SCHROEDER, 81, of Clermont, FL, formerly of Wellsville, NY, died September 7, 2025 in South Lake Hospital, Clermont.
Born March 1, 1944, she was the daughter of Clyde and Clara Burgess Sherwood. On September 12, 1998, in Wellsville, she married Michael Shroeder, who predeceased her in 2023.
NORTH COUNTRY VOICES CHRISTMAS CONCERTY
A LIGHT FOR ALL NATIONS!
Left to Right: Steve Limeburner, John Sherer, Darlene Leedham, Mary Lou Embury, Ron Hallett, Carol Smith, Alice Buchanan, Josiah Post, Julie Grossman, Steve Sevinsky, Bonnie Wright, Lisa Post, Gretchen Songster, Carol Empson, Shirley Ogden, Megan Ambrose, Betty Wallace, Paula Cochran, Kathleen Wilson, Terri Meachan, Joy Bach, Chris Pepper, Jody Landes, Marilyn Jestes, Don Caskey, Stephen Daly, Barbara Busch, David Hauber, and Warren Cederholm. Absent: Donell Ayers, Marcia Austin, Jerry Bailey, Hannah Howe, Miriam Howe, Dale Post, Cindy Smith, and Tim Wright.
North Country Voices will present a Christmas Choral Concert, A Light for All Nations! on Sunday December 7 at 3:00 pm at the Coudersport Alliance Church on Route 49 and on Sunday December 14 at 3:00 pm at the Pine Creek Valley Global Methodist Church in Galeton.
Luella E. KEAR, 96, of Whitesville, NY
Luella E. KEAR, 96, of Whitesville, NY, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 18, 2025 in her home. Born September 28, 1929, in Whitesville, she was the daughter of Edward Michael and Martha Elizabeth “Mattie” Buchholz Flynn. On December 11, 1949, in Whitesville, she married Allan C. Kear, who predeceased her on October 26, 1999.
She was employed by Mapes Woodworking in Whitesville, Whitesville Central School, and Wellsville Elementary School. Luella was a member of 50-year member of the Whitesville Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, Independence Gospel Fellowship Church, Red Hat Society, Wellsville Moose Club, and in August 2022, she was crowned Queen of Whitesville as the oldest living woman during the town’s bicentennial celebration.
Leadership Elk Cameron Program Explores Communications Day
Middle Row L to R: Sierra Himes and Emily Costanzo
Back Row L to R: Paula Meyer, Jenn Ingram, Chelsea Nero, Rachel Tressler, Chris Adamson, Patty Becquet, Dannielle Mason, Dylan Mancuso, and Fred Redden
The Community Education Center’s Leadership Elk and Cameron program’s (LEC) monthly session focused on communications. The day was spent at the Elk County 911 Center in Ridgway. Participants practiced public speaking and interpersonal communication skills. The class heard from author, artist, educator and advocate John Schlimm. He shared several examples of creative communications and advocacy. He talked about his experience with Gen-Z and projects he has been involved with such as Dutch Manufacturing & Cameron/Elk Suicide Prevention Task Force. St. Marys Insurance Agency sponsored lunch which was catered by Joeys Bakery.
MAN SENT TO STATE PRISON FOR CONTRABAND INTO THE JAIL
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that the man who pled guilty earlier this month after his arrest by the McKean County Drug Task Force in March has been sentenced. Clarence BARKER appeared before the judge during a sentencing hearing at the courthouse today and was sentenced for Delivering Cocaine two times and for taking a controlled substance into the jail (Contraband). BARKER was sentenced to state prison for a minimum of at least 2 years to a maximum of not more than 4 years as well as additional terms.
INMATE SENTENCED FOR AGGRAVATED HARASSMENT AGAINST CORRECTIONS’ OFFICERS
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that an inmate at the McKean County Jail has been sentenced to state prison.
Kyle NORTUM pled guilty to Possession of an Offensive Weapon after he was found to be in possession of a red plastic shank and damaging a window at the jail. While incarcerated, NORTUM was charged three more times for spitting on Corrections Officers.
NORTUM pled guilty to 3 counts of Aggravated Harassment by Prisoner (Felony 3). District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer: “Corrections’ Officers, along with Police, are at risk every time they report for a shift. Whether it be from an arrestee bringing contraband into the jail or assaultive behavior by inmates, they are always at risk of danger, disease or even death.
A look at a few cases from today’s sentencing hearings shows the abundance of cases that capture crimes against these Officers.” During a sentencing hearing today at the courthouse, the judge sentenced NORTUM to a period of incarceration of 12 months to 24 months plus 12 months of consecutive probation and other terms.
Assault Arrest In Bradford
On November 13, 2025, at approximately 0859 hours, the City of Bradford Police Department responded to a “keep the peace” call at 245 South Avenue to assist the City of Bradford Department of Property Maintenance. During the incident, Francis Miller, the homeowner, became irate over vehicles being towed from his property.
He drove his car onto the sidewalk in an attempt to block Property Maintenance and tow services from performing their duties. A female accomplice also pulled a truck next to Miller’s car, further obstructing the tow companies on scene. Miller’s behavior became increasingly erratic, and despite multiple orders to move his vehicle, he refused to comply.
He accelerated abruptly, causing officers to take caution, and eventually exited the car, leaving it partially in the roadway and partially on the sidewalk. When officers advised Miller that he could not block the roadway, he re-entered his vehicle and accelerated in reverse, striking a City of Bradford Police Officer with his motor vehicle. The officer sustained injuries to his leg and knee. Officers promptly removed Miller from the vehicle and took him into custody.
He was subsequently arraigned by Magistrate Richard Luther and remanded to McKean County Jail on $50,000 cash bail. The City of Bradford Police Department would like to remind the public that obstructing official duties and putting the safety of others at risk will not be tolerated. We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community members and will take necessary actions to maintain public order. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Francis E. “Pappy” Cummings, 100, of Port Allegany, PA
Francis E. “Pappy” Cummings, 100, of Port Allegany, passed away Friday (November 21, 2025) at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.
He was born May 20, 1925 in Port Allegany, the son of Lee and Clara (Peterson) Cummings. On October 14, 1950, in Port Allegany, PA, he married Rosemarie Pritt, who passed away on November 1, 2017. They were married 67 years.
He was a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps and a proud survivor from engaging the enemy on Iwo Jima, serving from 1943 to 1946 as an Armored Amphibian Tractor Crewman.
Stackpole-Hall Welcomes New Term Trustee
Elk County – The Stackpole-Hall Foundation Trustees, family, and staff are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. William J. Olson as a new Term Trustee for the Foundation.
Mr. Olson began his engineering career with roles at Quality Components, before joining Keystone Powdered Metal Company, where he would spend the next 15 years. Following his successful tenure in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, he chose to transition into work that more directly supports community and environmental priorities.
PENNSYLVANIA’S FIREARMS DEER SEASON IS NEARLY HERE
You could call it the social event of the season, a mass wellness retreat, grand-scale volunteer work or collective reaping that puts food on the tables of participants and non-participants alike.
Or you could just call it deer season.
You’d be right on all counts. Pennsylvania’s statewide firearms deer season – which runs from Nov. 29 through Dec. 13 and includes two Sundays, Nov. 30 and Dec. 7 – will send more than half a million orange-clad hunters out to share time with family and friends, connect with nature, perform boots-on-the-ground wildlife management and secure healthy venison. No other single day on the state’s hunting calendar is as anticipated or busy.
Other than that, it’s no big deal.
Bonnie L. (Lewis) Pierce, 78, of Wellsboro, PA
Bonnie L. (Lewis) Pierce, age 78, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. She was born on April 27, 1947, in Elmira, NY, a daughter of the late Duane D. Lewis and the late Christine (Clark) Cook, and was married to the late Gerald J. Pierce and was formerly employed by Wundies as a seamstress. She attended the Mt. Zion Full Gospel Church, Wellsboro, PA, enjoyed sewing, couponing, doves and was a member of the Morris 55 Club and the Ornament Club.
She is survived by a daughter: Tonya (Tim) Wilkinson of Wellsboro, PA, sons: G. Scott (Debra Lockett) Pierce of Wellsboro, PA, Brent (Ryan Bates) Pierce of Covington, PA, sisters: Debra (Rick Bloom) Losey of Knoxville, PA, Karen (Frank) Shutter of Honeoye, NY, brother: Robert (Lynne Steadman) Lewis of Elkland, PA, 10 grandchildren, two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A viewing will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2025 from 12:30 to 2 pm at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm with Pastor Tim Miller officiating. Interment will be in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, PA.
Carman J. Drake, 82, of Shinglehouse
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Carman J. Drake, 82, of Shinglehouse, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born on Wednesday, April 21, 1943 in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of Leon F. and Elizabeth Burrows Drake.
Carman was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse. She was employed for many years at St. Bonaventure University in Food Services and later in Housekeeping until her retirement.
For several years, Carman attended the Bolivar 4-C’s senior center.
Left to cherish her memory are a brother, Denver D. (Sue) Drake of Shinglehouse; two sisters, Fawzia DeLong of Salem. WV and Rachel (Wayne) Bollinger of York; and her nieces and nephews.
Potter County Farmers Market
All of November through the week before Christmas, the Potter County Farmers Market will move indoors to the Riley Gallery, next to the Crittenden, on SATURDAY from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The next market will be this Saturday, November 23rd. Here is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
[NOTICES:
* The market moves indoor from November 2025 through the end of April 2026, each SATURDAY through the end of December 2025, then the first SATURDAY of each month beginning in January 2026.
* There will be no market on November 29th due to the Small Town Christmas celebration in Coudersport. Many of our vendors will be throughout the town.
* Market times have been established after many trial times over the years. If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly. They are willing to try to accommodate your request.
* If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-598-0649 netrabaker2@gmail.com]
THORNY BUSH FARM will be at the Saturday market with fabulous goat milk fudge, herbal honey, designer soap, and various crafts. Cash check and Venmo accepted.
REUNING AND BRADLEY ORCHARDS will be attending with apple cider
Seneca Highlands IU9 Is Seeking Full-Time Postion In Port Allegany
Available Position: Full-time IT Support Technician in the Port Allegany School District
Overview:
Seneca Highlands IU9 is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic IT Support Technician to join our team
supporting Port Allegany School District. This position offers an excellent opportunity to start a
rewarding career in technology within an educational environment.
Job Title: IT Support Technician
Location: Port Allegany, PA
Type: Full-time
New clearances upon hire and Pre-employment drug testing will be required for successful employment.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide first-level technical support for devices, networks, apps, and classroom technology.
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues.
Assist in maintaining and updating IT documentation and inventory.
Ensure excellent customer service by being courteous, polite, and service-oriented.
Collaborate with other team members to enhance overall IT support.
Qualifications:
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
Basic troubleshooting skills for devices, networks, and classroom technology, or the ability to learn these skills quickly.
Any questions regarding this position, please email Mr. Ed Bell at: ebell@iu9.org EOE
Lewis Run Man Arrested For Rape
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a Lewis Run man has been remanded to jail following his arraignment on two separate complaints for charges of Rape, Wiretap Act Violations and other charges. Ray COAST has been charged by Trooper Richard Obermeyer of the Pennsylvania State Police-Lewis Run barracks with committing crimes across a three year period at his home in Lewis Run and within the City of Bradford.
In one complaint, Trooper Obermeyer charges COAST with committing multiple sex acts against a male starting when the male was under the age of 18 over the course of three years.
COAST is charged with Sexual Extortion (5 counts), Rape by Forcible Compulsion (5 counts), Rape by Threat of Forcible Compulsion (5 counts), Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse by Forcible Compulsion (5 counts), Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse by Threat of Forcible Compulsion (5 counts), Sexual Assault (5 counts), Aggravated Indecent Assault Without Consent (5 counts), Aggravated Indecent Assault by Forcible Compulsion (5 counts), Aggravated Indecent Assault by Threat of Forcible Compulsion (5 counts), Indecent Assault Without Consent (5 counts), Indecent Assault by Forcible Compulsion (5 counts), Indecent Assault by Threat of Forcible Compulsion (5 counts), Simple Assault, Terroristic Threats, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Corruption of Minors, Corruption of Minors – course of conduct of a sexual nature, Furnishing Alcohol to Minors, and Harassment.
By a second complaint, COAST is charged with using a tracking device to stalk the victim. He is, additionally, charged with the Interception of Electronic Communication (wiretap violation relating to tracking device) (2 counts), Stalking (2 counts), Trespass by Motor Vehicle and other offenses. The complaint alleges that the victim reported that he began to see COAST at various locations out of the blue and receive communication from him where COAST would identify the victim’s location without the victim telling him. The victim suspected that COAST was using a tracking device and took his vehicle to a garage where a tracking device was eventually found on the victim’s vehicle.
The complaint asserts that police located video showing COAST at the victim’s vehicle and in the location where the device was located while the vehicle was parked and police were able to track the purchase of the device back to COAST.
COAST was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge David Engman on one complaint regarding offenses charged at his residence and by Magisterial District Judge Richard Luther on the other case regarding offenses charged within Bradford City. Bail was set at $1 million and $250,000, respectively, with a bail condition of no contact with minors, and COAST was remanded to jail being unable to post the bail.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police-Lewis Run at (814)368-9230 or 911. COAST is scheduled for central court on December 4th.
Cynthia Ann Carinci, 71, of Route 155
Port Allegany, PA- Cynthia Ann Carinci “Loving Mother, Grandmother & Sister”
Cynthia A. Carinci, 71, of Route 155 passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 14, 2025.
Cynthia was born October 31, 1954, in Olean and was the daughter of Byron Elwood and Anna Madelon Marvin Lawson. On November 2, 1974, in Derrick City, she married Mark J. Carinci who predeceased her on March 3, 2021.
Cynthia was a 1972 graduate of Allegany High School. She worked in a couple of places, including the Shop N Save deli in Port Allegany as a baker, and also for the Port Allegany School in the cafeteria until her retirement.
Frances I. Storey, 94, of Coudersport, PA
Frances I. STOREY, 94, of Coudersport, PA, died Saturday, November 15, 2025 in the arms of her husband at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. Born December 14, 1930, in Olean, NY, she was the daughter of James C. and Margaret E. Stanley Truax.
On June 2, 1962, in Coudersport, she married Arthur R. Storey, who survives. She was employed by Motorola in Arcade, NY, Galeton Production, and “Park’s Ark” at Park United Methodist Church in Coudersport. Fran was a member of the Sweden Valley Faith United Methodist Church and active in local bowling leagues.
Surviving besides her husband, Art, are: two children, William (Linda) Kottwitz of St. Marys and Sharon (Ronald) Haskins of Coudersport; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Milford Truax of Byron, NY and Winston (Barb) Truax of Shongo, NY; nieces and nephews.
Full-time IT Support Technician in the Port Allegany School District
Available Position: Full-time IT Support Technician in the Port Allegany School District
Overview:
Seneca Highlands IU9 is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic IT Support Technician to join our team supporting Port Allegany School District. This position offers an excellent opportunity to start a rewarding career in technology within an educational environment.
Job Title: IT Support Technician
Location: Port Allegany, PA
Type: Full-time
New clearances upon hire and Pre-employment drug testing will be required for successful employment.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide first-level technical support for devices, networks, apps, and classroom technology.
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues.
Assist in maintaining and updating IT documentation and inventory.
Ensure excellent customer service by being courteous, polite, and service-oriented.
Collaborate with other team members to enhance overall IT support.
Qualifications:
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
Basic troubleshooting skills for devices, networks, and classroom technology, or the ability to learn these skills quickly.
Any questions regarding this position, please email Mr. Ed Bell at: ebell@iu9.org EOE