Ruth Ann Ridenour, 86, formerly of 13 Summer St. Bradford, PA
Ruth Ann Ridenour, 86, formerly of 13 Summer St., Bradford, PA passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical
Center in Knoxville, TN. She now rests in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Thomas G. “Grasshopper” Hasselman, 79, of 153 Airport Road, St. Marys, PA
Thomas G. “Grasshopper” Hasselman, 79, of 153 Airport Road, St. Marys, PA passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the DuBois Nursing Home, after a brief illness.
He was born February 19, 1943, in St. Marys, son of the late Ambrose and Catherine Sadley Hasselman. Tom was a lifelong resident of the area and attended St. Marys Schools. He was a retired employee of the Stackpole Carbon Company/Carbone, retiring in 1996 after 32 years of service.
On September 14, 1974, in the Maria Lutheran Church, Tom married Patricia “Patty” Reitz, who survives.
Also surviving are three daughters: Karen (Michael) Hughes of Roanoke, VA, Sharon Lee (Jeffrey) Ward of Hollidaysburg, and Peggy Hasselman of DuBois; seven grandchildren: Amanda Williams, Bradley (Megan) Porrin, Frederick Porrin, Elizabeth “Lizzy” Porrin, Eve Porrin, Haley (Derik) Robertson, and Olivia “Wren” Ward; six great-granddaughters; and by several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Weidow; and by three brothers: James, David, and Stanley Hasselman. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Tom was a member of the Army National Guard, serving for eight years. He was a member of the PFL, the Moose, the Ridgway VFW, the Piedmont Club, the American Legion, and the CMF. Tom enjoyed playing cards and watching wrestling.
A Funeral Service will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. Ann Foor officiating. Full military rites will be accorded by the St. Marys Servicemen’s Burial Detail. Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, from 5:00 until 7:00 PM.
Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to a favorite charity of one’s choice.
Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Wolf Administration Reminds Motorists to Stay Alert and Use Caution to Avoid Deer Collisions
Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Acting Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Yassmin Gramian, and State Police Commissioner Colonel Robert Evanchick today reminded drivers of the higher risk for deer-related crashes in the fall and that insurance companies cannot add a surcharge to auto insurance premiums for such crashes.
“Late fall and early winter is when drivers are most likely to have a deer-related crash, and dawn and dusk are peak times for deer activity,” said Humphreys. “Auto collisions involving deer or other wildlife are considered a not-at-fault accident under Pennsylvania law, meaning insurers cannot raise your premiums or add a surcharge to your premium following a deer-related crash, but this exclusion does not apply if your car does not come in contact with the animal. Any damage to your vehicle from a deer-related accident will fall under a policy’s comprehensive coverage.”
State Farm estimates there were over 1.9 million animal collision insurance claims in the U.S. between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022.
Pennsylvanians, according to State Farm, have a 1-in-57 chance of being involved in an animal-related crash, the sixth highest in the nation. PennDOT reported more than 5,700 deer-related crashes in 2021, up from almost 5,600 in 2020. The 2021 crashes resulted in 1,255 injuries and 13 fatalities.
“Drivers can help reduce the possibility of a deer-related crash by slowing down and using caution, particularly in areas where deer crossing signs are posted,” said Gramian. “It’s also important to educate young or inexperienced drivers on increased deer movement. Most importantly, your best defense in a crash is your seat belt. Always buckle up, every trip, every time.”
Drivers should be aware of the following tips from the American Automobile Association (AAA) to help prevent a crash or to reduce the damage from a collision:
- Stay alert and pay attention to road signs while driving. Areas with high levels of deer activity will often have yellow, diamond-shaped signs with an image of a deer.
- Use high beams when there is no oncoming traffic. Generally, the light reflecting off their eyes will reveal their location and flicking your high beams will often cause the animal to scurry away.
- Deer rarely travel alone; if one is seen, there are likely more, so slow down and watch for other deer to appear.
- Swerving away from animals can confuse them so they don’t know which way to run and can also put your car in the path of oncoming vehicles, so resist the urge to swerve. Instead, stay in your lane with both hands firmly on the wheel.
- If the crash is imminent, drivers should remove their foot from the brake. During hard braking, the front end of a vehicle is pulled downward which can cause the animal to travel up over the hood toward the windshield. Letting off the brake can protect drivers from windshield strikes because the animal is more likely to be pushed to one side of the vehicle or over the top of the vehicle.
- Always wear a seat belt. The chances of being injured when hitting an animal are much higher if the driver is not wearing a seatbelt.
“First and foremost, slow down. When you travel at a high speed, you reduce the time you have to identify the situation and respond to avoid the animal on the roadway,” said Evanchick. “If you are one of the many drivers who hit a deer, don’t panic. Immediately pull over to a safe area and assess the situation. If there are any injuries, your vehicle needs to be towed, or the roadway is blocked; contact 911 immediately.”
In Pennsylvania, two types of crashes must be reported to police: crashes that result in a vehicle being damaged to the degree that it needs to be towed from a scene and collisions that result in injury or death. Minor collisions that do not result in injury may be reported to police, but it is not legally required.
Drivers involved in any crash with another vehicle are required to exchange license and insurance information with involved parties and render aid when necessary.
To report a dead deer for removal from state-maintained roads, call the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation at 1-800-FIX-ROAD.
Consumers with questions about auto insurance may contact the Insurance Department Consumer Services Bureau by calling 1-877-881-6388 or at www.insurance.pa.gov.
For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit psp.pa.gov.
For information on deer-related crashes by county, click here.
Department of Health to Invest nearly $12 million to Enhance Long-Term Care Facilities
Harrisburg, PA – The Department of Health today announced plans to distribute approximately $11.7 million in federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funding to help long-term care facilities build resilience to sustain quality care as the population ages and needs change.
“We want to make investments that will contribute to the long-range success of facilities that care for some of our most vulnerable residents,” said Acting Secretary of Health and Pennsylvania Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson. “These funds will be invested in key areas including workforce development, staff retention and infrastructure developments that support infection prevention control and emergency preparedness.”
The “Long-Term Care Quality Investment Pilot RFA” Request for Applications is open to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), personal care homes (PCHs), assisted living facilities (ALFs), and intermediate care facilities (ICFs). Facilities must be enrolled by December 9 in the state’s LTC RISE program’s quality improvement work initiative in order to be considered eligible to receive funding. Philadelphia facilities are not eligible for this funding, as the Philadelphia Department of Public Health received its own funding. The application deadline is 1:30 p.m. on December 31, 2022. Funds are anticipated to be awarded in the second quarter of 2023.
You can find more information about the Long-Term Care Quality Investment Pilot RFA in the state’s e-marketplace here.
PITT-BRADFORD NAMES RAE DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES
BRADFORD, Pa. – Jack Rae of Bradford has been named director of facilities management at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, bringing with him more than 35 years’ experience with project management and engineering and in all aspects of building design, construction and maintenance.
He succeeds Rhett Kennedy, who took the job in 2020, but later resigned for health reasons. Rae, who began his position last week, will oversee facilities management and capital projects for the University of Pittsburgh’s Bradford and Titusville campuses.
Most recently, Rae has been serving as a senior project manager for Gannett Fleming Inc., an engineering company, since 1998. During his time there, in addition to serving as senior project manager, he was the engineer of record for his projects; was responsible for all aspects of projects, from planning through commissioning; and assisted clients with regulatory compliance, asset management, implementation of Geographic Information Systems-based maintenance management system, and GIS facility mapping.
Additionally, he collaborated with the Pitt-Bradford environmental science program to recruit students to plant four acres of reed bed rhizomes at the Bradford Sanitary Authority wastewater treatment plant in 2019.
Prior to joining Gannett Fleming, Rae worked as a project manager and engineer at other firms, including BCM Engineers Inc. of Pittsburgh and Bengston, Debell & Elkin Inc. of Fairfax, Va.
Rae, a Bradford native, is a licensed civil engineer in Pennsylvania. He has a Bachelor of Science in agricultural engineering from Penn State.
Following Kennedy’s resignation, Wayne Spary has served as interim director since July 2021, overseeing, among other projects, the construction of the George B. Duke Engineering and Information Technologies Building.
Walk with a doc program will take place December 1
Bradford, PA – The December Walk with a Doc event, a program that is coordinated through a partnership between the Guidance Center and Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) is taking place this Thursday, December 1 at Richard E. McDowell Trail on Campus Drive. The walk starts at 5 pm and is open to anyone.
This month’s providers that will be leading the walk are two current faculty in the DePerro School of Health Professions at St. Bonaventure University. Nicole Ackley, PA-C and Kate Nelson, PA-C, will kick off the event by discussing the benefits of whole food, plant-based eating prior to the participants enjoying a healthy walk at their own pace.
The walk is free and open to anyone. If interested, please register at walkwithadoc.org/Ewaiver.
An alternate indoor location has been reserved for the event in the case of inclement winter weather. The location is the University of Pitt at Bradford Fitness Center located at 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA 16701. Any changes in the location will be announced on the Walk with a Doc Bradford Facebook Page the day of the event.
About The Guidance Center:
The Guidance Center (TGC) is located in Northwest Pennsylvania and offers a wide variety of community based behavioral health, prevention, education and crisis services to individuals of all ages. Established in 1984 and serving over 6,000 individuals per year, TGC employs a staff of approximately 200. The majority of services are based in McKean County with some specialized programs offered in seven neighboring counties.
About Bradford Regional Medical Center:
BRMC is a member of Kaleida Health, Buffalo, NY, and part of the Upper Allegheny Health System, which includes Olean General Hospital. Founded in 1887, Bradford Regional Medical Center is an acute care community hospital that also has a 95-bed skilled nursing facility (The Pavilion), and a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient behavioral health program, including one of the few dual diagnosis units in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York.
About Walk with a Doc:
Walk with a Doc (WWAD) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire communities through movement and conversation with physician-led walking groups. Walk with a Doc was started in 2005 by David Sabgir, MD, a board-certified cardiologist in Columbus, Ohio. To learn more, go to the Walk with a Doc website.
Charles M. “Spood” TUBBS, 69, of Ulysses, PA
Charles M. “Spood” TUBBS, 69, of Ulysses, PA, died Sunday, November 27, 2022 in UPMC Williamsport.
Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Cherlayne T. “Layne” SHORT, 69, of Wellsville, NY
Cherlayne T. “Layne” SHORT, 69, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, November 25, 2022 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.
Born December 27, 1952, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Bruce V. Sr. and Wilma Withey Taggart. On February 14, 1982, in Wellsville, she married Frank D. Short, Jr., who survives.
A graduate of Wellsville High School, she attended Alfred State and went on to St. James Mercy Hospital for schooling in radiology. She was employed by Jones Memorial Hospital as an x-ray technician and later by Short’s Oil Company for several years. Cherlayne was a member of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Surviving besides her husband, Frank, are: two sons, Jason Short and Corbin (Amber Fanton) Short, both of Wellsville; three grandchildren, Colsin, Greyson, and Charleigh; two sisters, Cheryl (Joseph) Greenfield of Delhi and Cherese (Hank) Gould of Rock Mount, NC; a brother Bruce V. (Laura) Taggart, Jr. of Delmar; nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a sister, Cherie Taggart.
A private gathering will be held on a later date. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville.
Memorials may be made to the SPCA serving Allegany County.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Wolf Administration, Safety Partners Stress Safe Driving Around School Buses, Announce Results of Operation Safe Stop 2022
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) was joined today by the Pennsylvania State Police, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Newbery Township Police, and West Shore School District transportation partners to reinforce the importance of school transportation safety and highlight the potential school transportation challenges posed by changing daylight conditions. The results of Operation Safe Stop, an annual school bus enforcement and education initiative that was held on October 19 this year, were also announced.
Operation Safe Stop data revealed that participating school districts and law enforcement agencies reported witnessing 155 violations of the law, down from the 252 reported last year. The initiative is held in conjunction with local and state police departments, school districts, and pupil transportation providers to conduct enforcement, raise public awareness about the consequences of improper passing of school buses, and reduce occurrences. Convictions for breaking the School Bus Stopping Law increased from 314 in 2020 to 348 in 2021.
“The increase in convictions of the School Bus Stopping Law last year is just one reason why we’re reminding motorists of its importance. One incident of passing a school bus is one too many,” said Acting Deputy Secretary for Highway Administration Mike Keiser. “With additional challenges such as darkness coinciding with more of our students’ school bus ride times and the distraction of the quickly approaching holiday season, it is important that motorists remain vigilant while sharing the road with school buses and students.”
The School Bus Stopping Law requires motorists to stop at least 10 feet from the bus when approaching a school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended. Motorists approaching from all directions are required to stop. The only exception to this law is when motorists encounter a school bus stopping on the opposite side of a divided highway when lanes of the highway are clearly separated by a divider, such as a concrete barrier or grassy median.
“Drivers might consider the penalties if convicted of disobeying Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping law steep - a $250 fine, five points on your driving record and a 60-day license suspension,” said Corporal Zeina Black, Permits and Bus Safety Unit Supervisor with the Pennsylvania State Police. “But even worse than these penalties, a tragedy could occur if either a driver or a student is not paying attention to their surroundings.”
Some safety tips for students to remember while waiting for or loading and unloading the bus include:
- Get to the school bus stop five minutes early, so you won´t have to run across the road to catch the bus.
- When waiting for the bus, stay away from traffic.
- Line up at least five giant steps away from the curb or the roadway to wait for the bus.
- Never run after the school bus if it has already left the bus stop.
- Never push when getting on or off the school bus.
“Student safety at school bus stops and in school zones is of the utmost importance and requires the undivided attention of all motorists,” said Department of Education Secretary Eric Hagarty. “Local school districts work hard to identify the safest locations possible for school bus stops and to train their staff. But to ensure that students remain safe, we urge all drivers to watch for the flashing lights of school buses and always stop when students are getting on and off.”
For more information about school bus safety, visit PennDOT’s School Bus Safety Tips page on PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website. The website also offers an interactive video illustrating Pennsylvania’s school bus stopping law.
Pet photos with Santa benefit local rescue animals
Whether your pet has been naughty or nice this year, they can get their photo taken with Santa Claus to benefit Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries. Photos are on three different dates and locations:
– Friday, Dec. 9, 2-5 p.m. at Rockwell’s, 1943 Shumway Hill Rd., Wellsboro
– Saturday, Dec. 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Tractor Supply, 1430 S Main St., Mansfield
– Saturday, Dec. 17, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hall’s Homes & Lumber, 18759 Route 287, Tioga
Photos are $7 for a 4×6 or $12 for an 8×10. Both sizes are printed on site and come with a cardstock holder. Bring any type of animal to meet Santa – dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, snakes, goats and even human family members. No appointments needed.
Proceeds benefit Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries, a nonprofit animal rescue and shelter serving Tioga County for more than 20 years. For more information, call Second Chance at 570-376-3646.
Holiday Book Page Ornament Craft at Library
The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library invites area patrons ages 10 and up to join staff for their Holiday Book Page Ornament Drop-in Craft on Friday, December 16 from 11 am – 7 p.m. Patrons will use empty ornaments plus strips of discarded library books, combined with gems, glitter, and other craft supplies provided by the library to create their own, unique ornaments to add to Holiday decorations this year.
Ministerium Advent Luncheons in Coudersport, PA
Would it be possible for you to run an announcement for The Coudersport Ministerium to list the Annual Free Will Offering Luncheons for the community at the various churches. We have not held them for the past few years due to Covid but they will start up again this year. All are welcome on Wednesdays at noon from now until Christmas:
November 30–Christ Episcopal Church
December 7–St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
December 14–St Eulalia’s Roman Catholic Church
December 21–First Presbyterian Church
North Central invites Public to a PENNVEST Presentation
RIDGWAY, PA: The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission is hosting a presentation on PENNVEST funding opportunities and priorities for water infrastructure projects. The presentation, led by project specialists Leslie Cote and Brendan Linton, will provide an overview of PENNVEST and allow opportunity for asking questions regarding funding opportunities.
The presentation will be held on Thursday, December 15, at 1pm at the North Central Building at 49 Ridgmont Drive, Ridgway, PA 15853. You may RSVP by phone at (814) 773-3162 or by email to egrovanz@ncentral.com. North Central asks that you RSVP no later than December 9 by 4pm. A virtual option is available, and a link can be sent after registration.
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The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission is a premier regional development organization that serves the public and private sector through a wide range of economic, community, infrastructure, human services, and technology programs for Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter Counties.
Terry A. Titchner, 73, of Ridgway, PA
Terry A. Titchner, 73, of Ridgway, PA died on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
He was born on November 9, 1949, a son to the late Maxwell and Sigrid Magnusson Titchner.
On September 24, 1994, he married Cathy Miller who survives.
Terry was a lifelong resident of Ridgway and a graduate of Ridgway High School Class of 1969. He was the owner of Titchner Painting for over 50 years and a member of Grace Episcopal Church. Terry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening.
In addition to his wife of more that 28 years, he is survived by a son, T.J Nesbitt of St. Marys, 4 stepchildren; Brent Miller of NJ, William Umstead, Jr. Of St. Marys, Corey Umstead of St. Marys, and Shannon Schrieber of Kersey, 6 grandchildren; Alyssa, Christian, Ryder, Wyatt, Talan, Briana, and a brother, Thomas Titchner and his wife Maria of Ridgway.
A Memorial Service for Terry A. Titchner will be celebrated on Friday, December 2, 2022, at 7:00 PM at Krise Funeral Home, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, with Deacon Bonnie Skellen officiating.
Family and friends will be received on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Krise Funeral home from 6:00 PM until the time of service.
Memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
Krise Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA, is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Helen “Granny “ R. Donachy, 70, of Erie Avenue, St. Marys, PA
Helen “Granny “ R. Donachy, 70, of Erie Avenue, St. Marys, PA died on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at her daughter’s residence after a brief illness.
She was born on May 8, 1952, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Edgar and Helen Dush Donachy.
Loving. If we could describe Granny in one word, it would be loving. She cared about her family so much and she revealed this love to us in myriad ways. Granny shared it with us in hugs and forehead kisses every time we saw her. “Give me a hug and kiss goodbye” was one of her favorite lines.
While she was never the best with her smartphone, she texted us the kindest, warmest messages to ensure that we felt loved. Whether it was a “good luck today,” “here comes a HUG,” “my heart is beating with yours,” or her classic “I love you with all my heart,” she took the time to deliver her profound compassion. Further, Granny exemplified her love through laughter and filling us with happiness. Nobody can compare to her uniqueness and desire to laugh.
From dirty scrabble to attempting to ride the hoverboard, to cracking inappropriate jokes, she never failed to make us laugh. Being with Granny, you always felt so cared for and joyous. This is one of the most special things ever – few people can affect the lives of others in the way that Granny did. She may not have had much, but she had the biggest heart and would do anything for us. From Christmas crafts to dollar tree runs and shopping trips, to sleepovers, to watching movies, to swimming at the pool, to making dinner for us, to babysitting us, to driving us to practices, to drinking coffee after church, to watching Judge Judy after school, to supporting us in sports, to going to yard sales every weekend, to carrying out the grandest traditions, to being her silly, goofy, loving self. Granny impacted our lives in an unforgettable way.
While it’s so hard right now because we miss her exponentially, we thank her for all of the joy that she brought into this world. In all seriousness, we would not be who we are today without Granny. She showed us how to be strong, confident, as well as the importance of laughing and having fun. Moreover, Granny’s faith, curiosity, and love for Jesus were inspiring to all.
To our family, Granny is not gone. She is even more present with us in spirit now. Even though we may not realize it, getting through the worst feeling we have ever felt is making us stronger. To Granny, thank you for making us feel so loved, and know that we love you with all our hearts. You were truly the best Granny we could have ever asked for.
She is survived by 2 daughters: Tina Starr of Ridgway and Rona Lion and her husband David of St. Marys, 4 grandchildren: Dawson, Lilia, Davan, and Roan, 1 brother, Ed Donachy and his wife Maureen of Ridgway, and 1 sister, Dona Carlson and her husband Charley of Dayton, OH.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 sisters: Sandi VanHorn and Debbie Donachy.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Helen R. Donachy will be celebrated on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 10:30AM at Queen of the World Church, 134 Queens Road, St. Marys, PA 15857, with Fr. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, officiating.
Family and friends will be received on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Queen of the World Church from 10:00AM until the time of service.
Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Ridgway.
Memorial contributions can be made to Penn Highland Community Nurses Hospice.
Krise Funeral Home, 130 Center Street, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com.
Janice M. “Sis” (Brown) McNinch, age 83, of Wellsboro, PA
Janice M. “Sis” (Brown) McNinch, age 83, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, November 26, 2022.
She was born on August 14, 1939 in Wellsville, NY, a daughter of the late Albert and Joetta (Hoover) Brown and was the wife of the late John G. McNinch.
Sis was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, an avid trout fisherwoman, hunter and enjoyed painting houses.
She had worked for the Silver Dollar Bar, Wally’s Hotel, Borden Dairy and for Dr. Kreger for 20 years.
She is survived by a brother and two sisters.
Services will be private and are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.
Rosemond M. Wilson, 89, of Park Ave. in Kane, PA
Rosemond M. Wilson, 89, of Park Ave. in Kane, PA passed away Wednesday afternoon at UPMC-Hamot. She was born Aug. 12, 1933 in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Abplanalp) Shilk. On Oct. 8, 1949, she married Carl A. Wilson, who preceded her in death.
Rosemond was a homemaker her entire life and loved nothing more than spending time with her family.
She is survived by three sons, Carl (Betty) Wilson Jr., Mark (Mary) Wilson and Douglas Wilson, all of Kane; five daughters Sharon (Mike) Rook, Karen Lundgren, Ginny Wilson, Julie Wilson and Beverly (Dan Rook) Wilson also all of Kane; 21 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Carl, Warren, Melvin and Lindy Shilk; four sisters, Grace Cassidy, Fran Shilk, Carolyne Shilk and her twin sister Roselyn Lee Gerg; two daughters Carol Nelson and Alice Wilson and two grandsons, Shawn Wilson and Derek Wilson.
Friends will be received at the Cummings Funeral Home on Tuesday (Nov. 29) from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at which time a funeral service will be conducted by the Rev. David Pflieger. Burial will follow in Mt. Tabor cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4550 Montgomery Ave., Suite 1100 N, Bethesda, MD 20814 or to the donor’s choice.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
Dawn Johnson, 68, of Jo Jo Road in Kane, PA
Dawn Johnson, 68, of Jo Jo Road in Kane, PA passed away Wednesday (Nov 23) at UPMC-Hamot. She was born on October 8, 1954 in Kane, the daughter of the late Bill and Leatrice (Dyne) Rodgers. On March 12, 1983, in Kane, she married Thomas Johnson, who survives.
Dawn graduated from the Wheeler school in Pittsburgh with high honors. She then worked as a secretary for the trucking company that she and her husband owned together. She was a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts and also a member of the Amaranth and the Order of the Eastern Star.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one brother, Keven (Sandy) Rodgers of Oxford, NC, one sister, Sue (Bill Lorenzo) Rodgers of Kane and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Jill McCord and one brother, Tracy Rodgers.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Terry R. Clark, 61, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, PA
“beloved husband, son, father, Papa, and brother”
Terry R. Clark, 61, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, PA passed away in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, on Saturday, November 26, 2022, after suffering an apparent heart attack.
Born on Friday, October 13, 1961 in Port Allegany, he was a son of Terry L. and Ruth N. Bryington Clark. In 2000 at their home, he married Lena M. Wilkinson, who survives.
Terry was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 1980. He was employed by PennDOT in Coudersport as an equipment operator until retiring in October of 2021.
Terry enjoyed camping, riding his side by side, snowmobiling, hunting, and working on his home and property. His greatest love was his family.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife; his mother, Ruth Clark of Coudersport; his father and stepmother, Terry L. and Lily Clark of Roulette; four children, Kandice N. (Jason) Gross of Broomfield, Colorado, Terry “Mason” (Megan) Clark of Austin, Ashley K. Simar of Coudersport, and Jessica (Travis) Paddison of Coudersport; nine grandchildren, Landyn Valenti, Liam Fry, Jocelyn Cornelius, Raykan Simar, Declan Gross, Isla Gross, Grace Simar, Luna Clark, and Addilyn Paddison; a sister, Kimberly S. (George) Green of Roulette; and several nieces and nephews.
Terry was predeceased by his stepfather, Richard “Dick” Clark.
In keeping with Terry’s wishes there will be no public visitation or funeral services. Burial will be in Hebron Cemetery.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials in Terry’s name may be made to the Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, PO Box 651, Coudersport, PA 16915 or to the Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 161, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Terry’s wife entrusted his care 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 Terry, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Terry’s last act of kindness was being a tissue and organ donor.
Natural Ornaments Program Saturday at Sinnemahoning
Calling all crafters and holiday decorators! Are you looking for a unique look for your holiday tree? Create beautiful homemade ornaments using local natural materials. Sinnemahoning State Park will offer a Natural Ornaments program on two Saturdays, December 3rd and 10th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Park staff will guide and inspire participants to use pinecones, acorns, and other natural objects to create their own unique natural ornaments. A large selection of natural materials and craft supplies will be provided.
Program is free and open to all ages. Children under the age of 10 may need adult assistance. Pre-registration is not required. Meet in the classroom of the Wildlife Center at Sinnemahoning State Park.
For more information, please visit online DCNR Calendar of Events at https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/sinnemahoning_state_park/calendar or call the Sinnemahoning State Park office at 814-647-8401.
If you need an accommodation to participate in PA State Park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. With at least seven days’ notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
Chronic Wasting Disease is a threat to deer and elk in Pennsylvania
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is an always-fatal disease that is a threat to deer and elk in Pennsylvania. There is no vaccine or cure for CWD. It’s spread by deer-to-deer contact and through the environment.
Since the discovery of the disease in Pennsylvania a decade ago, the fight to slow the spread of CWD continues across the commonwealth. So hunters who harvest deer within any of the state’s Disease Management Areas (DMAs) or its Established Area (EA) must comply with special rules.
There are six DMAs across the state, one of them – DMA 7 – new this hunting season. Created in April after the detection of a CWD-positive deer at a captive facility in Lycoming County, it takes in portions of Lycoming, Northumberland, Montour, Columbia and Sullivan counties.
The boundaries of a few other DMAs, meanwhile, have changed since last season, with the most recent of those impacting DMA 2 in southcentral Pennsylvania.
Because some of those changes became necessary after publication of the Hunting & Trapping Digest that all hunters get with their license, hunters are advised to visit the Game Commission’s website at www.pgc.pa.gov to familiarize themselves with DMA boundary lines.
The EA, meanwhile, is within DMA 2 and includes portions of Bedford, Blair, Fulton, and Huntingdon counties. Approximately 90% of all CWD detections in the state have come from this area.
As a reminder, within a DMA and the EA, it’s illegal within a DMA and the EA to remove any cervid high-risk parts; use or possess cervid urine-based attractants; directly or indirectly feed wild, free-ranging deer; and rehabilitate wild, free-ranging cervids.
High-risk parts include: the head (including brain, tonsils, eyes and any lymph nodes); spinal cord/backbone; spleen; skull plate with attached antlers, if visible brain or spinal cord tissue is present; cape, if visible brain or spinal cord tissue is present; upper canine teeth, if root structure or other soft tissue is present; any object or article containing visible brain or spinal cord tissue; unfinished taxidermy mounts; and brain-tanned hides.
The parts-movement ban means hunters in a DMA and the EA must determine in advance what they’ll do with any deer they harvest. They can take them to a processor within the DMA/EA or to one included on a Game Commission-approved list for that particular DMA/EA, as those processors agree to properly dispose of the high-risk parts. Hunters can also dispose of high-risk parts within the DMA/EA in trash destined for a landfill. Or, while not preferred, they can quarter the animal and leave the high-risk parts at the kill site (preferably buried).
The meat, antlers (free of brain material) and other low-risk parts then can be transported outside the DMA and the EA.
Hunters getting taxidermy mounts must likewise take their deer to a taxidermist within the DMA, the EA or on the Game Commission list. The processor and taxidermist list is available at the Game Commission website. Click on “Wildlife,” then “Wildlife Health,” then “Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).”
There, too, hunters will find the locations of head drop-off bins within DMAs and the EA. Hunters can deposit deer heads – minus any antlers, double-bagged and with a legible harvest tag attached –there and have them tested for CWD for free. Test results can be obtained by calling the CWD hotline (1-833-INFOCWD) or visiting the CWD Results lookup page at https://pgcdatacollection.pa.gov/CWDResultsLookup.
For those who wish to keep their deer head but still get it tested, you can try your hand at sampling it yourself using this instruction video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnEdDmfY-i4.
Hunters can also explore opportunities to get Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) permits, which allow them to take up to two additional antlerless deer in areas where increased CWD surveillance is needed. Some permits may still remain. Hunters can check availability at www.pgc.pa.gov/CWD. Click on “CWD DMAP Area Look Up.”
Although there is no known case of it being transmitted to humans, the Game Commission and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend people do not consume meat from deer that test positive for CWD. The Game Commission manages wildlife for and in cooperation with the public. Because much is still unknown about CWD, it is important to do all we can to limit exposure of all species (including people) to this known pathogen.
SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Shippen Twp, Cameron County
| SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Shippen Twp Township |
| Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 11/28/2022 at site LEH WT 2973 435HU 53772 in Shippen Twp township, Cameron county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-28 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
| SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Shippen Twp Township |
| Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 11/28/2022 at site LEH WT 2973 426HU 53657 in Shippen Twp township, Cameron county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-28 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
| SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Shippen Twp Township |
| Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 11/28/2022 at site LEH WT 2973 424HU 53655 in Shippen Twp township, Cameron county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-28 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
| SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Shippen Twp Township |
| Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 11/28/2022 at site LEH WT 2973 423HU 53654 in Shippen Twp township, Cameron county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-28 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
| SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Shippen Twp Township |
| Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 11/28/2022 at site LEH WT 2973 422HU 53653 in Shippen Twp township, Cameron county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-28 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
| SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Shippen Twp Township |
| Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 11/28/2022 at site LEH WT 2973 421HU 53652 in Shippen Twp township, Cameron county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-28 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
| SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Shippen Twp Township |
| Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 11/28/2022 at site LEH WT 2973 420HU 53651 in Shippen Twp township, Cameron county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-28 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
| SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Shippen Twp Township |
| Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 11/28/2022 at site LEH WT 2973 425HU 53656 in Shippen Twp township, Cameron county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-28 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
