UPMC Wellsboro Hosts ‘I Want to be a Health Care Worker’ Summer Camp
Wellsboro, Pa., July 18, 2023 – Students from Wellsboro and Southern Tioga School Districts in grades seven through nine recently spent a few days with staff from UPMC Wellsboro learning about various health care career fields.
The ‘I Want to be a Health Care Worker’ summer camp gave the students opportunities to learn with hands-on activities, real life experiences, and knowledge on which courses they may need to achieve their future goals.
“At the beginning of camp, the students are asked if they know what kind of career they are interested in – they are again asked at the end of the camp during a closing ceremony,” said Faith Preston, volunteer services coordinator, UPMC Wellsboro. “It’s amazing to see how their choices change, which shows the impact the camp has had on them. We look forward to inspiring future students and continuing this camp next year.”
To learn more about available career opportunities at UPMC Wellsboro, go to careers.UPMC.com.
BRMC to Host Family Movie Night July 20
BRADFORD, PA – Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) will be hosting a family movie night this Thursday, July 20 from 8pm to 10 pm. The event will take place in the North Bennet Parking lot outside of BRMC.
The movie that will be showing is a comedy classic from 1988 starring John Candy, “The Great Outdoors”. All participants are asked to please bring blankets and chairs for seating. Refreshments will be provided.
“Small events like this are just a great way to provide something more for our community and get everyone together,” said Stacy Williams, executive director, Bradford Hospital Foundation. “We hope through more events like this, the community can see how much we provide and that we’re not just a hospital.”
The event is free for all to attend. Anyone looking for more information, please reach out to Gabby Kelley at (814) 362-8288.
Head-On Crash with Entrapment & Serious Injuries on Rt. 21 Near Alfred
At 5:41 PM on Tuesday, Alfred & Alfred Station Fire & EMS have been dispatched to 5125 Rt. 21, north of Kenyon Road, for a two vehicle head-on crash with entrapment & a patient in trauma arrest. Andover dispatched for a rescue engine. A road closure is in effect for Rt. 21.
Air medical requested to scene. 2 Helicopters needed. One to Loder Street in Wellsville. Second helicopter was cancelled.
Causer Honors Coudersport’s 175th Anniversary
In honor of the Borough of Coudersport’s 175th anniversary this year, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) presented a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to borough officials.
Pictured from left: Borough Council Member Marty Fry, Causer, Borough Manager Beverly Morris, Borough Council President Wayne Hathaway and Mayor Andy Dubots.
Allegany County Fair Week
The 2023 Allegany County Fair begins this week. See all your favorite exhibits from antique equipment to livestock shows, talent acts to grandstand events, support local organizations and vendors, and get all your fair food favorites!
For full schedules visit: alleganycountyfair.org
Grandstand Events (included with general admission)
*Monday, July 17 6:30PM WNY Pro Farm Pullers
*Tuesday, July 18 1:00PM Heavyweight Horse Pull followed by Farm Pull and 6:00PM NYS Championship Lightweight Horse Pull
*Wednesday, July 19 FAMILY DAY discounted admission, kids activities and 6:30PM Patriot Series Lawn Tractor Pull
*Thursday, July 20 6:30PM Kids Rodeo, 7:30PM Boys and Bulls Rodeo
*Friday, July 21 6:30PM Outlaw Pulling Series
*Saturday, July 22 4:00PM Powerwheels Demo, 5:00PM The Demolition Derby
*Remember: No Dogs, No Alcohol, Rides Sold Separately
Shapiro Administration Continues to Support Pennsylvania Communities and Recovery Efforts After Recent Flooding
Harrisburg, PA – The Shapiro Administration continues to support communities across Pennsylvania after devastating flooding hit in eastern Pennsylvania on back-to-back weekends, working with local partners and first responders to keep people safe, provide resources, and help communities recover. Communities in Berks County were hard-hit on July 9 with more than five inches of rain, while flooding over the weekend in Bucks County claimed five lives as emergency personnel continue the search for two missing children.
Ross L. Gleason of N. 19th Street, Olean, NY
Ross L. Gleason of N. 19th Street, Olean, NY passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at the Bradford Regional Medical Center following an illness.
Ross was born on June 12, 1940, in Salamanca and was the son of Neil K. and Margaret A. Lamb Gleason. On November 9, 1985, in Portville he married his loving wife, Linda J. Erhard, who survives.
Ross worked with heavy equipment for the Local Labor Union 621 in the mid-1960s in many different positions where he continued to work until his retirement in 2002 due to an injury. He enjoyed hunting and riding four wheelers and was formerly a member of the Portville Conservation Club.
Beside his loving wife, Linda, Ross is survived by ten children; Janice (Terry) Babcock of Shinglehouse, Tina (Robert) Johnson of Salamanca, Melinda Gleason of Allegany, David (Michelle) Gleason of Olean, Theresa Tambash of Olean, Mark Enix of Manor, TX., Kristina (Warren) Hayes of Georgetown, TX., Angela Smith of Olean, Christy (Christopher) Hall of Cheektowaga, and Rachel (Dan) Martinez of Groton, NY., 20 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Ross was predeceased by his parents, and one son, Jerry L. Enix on May 3, 2019.
Services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com
Paul R. Whitman, 75, of Shinglehouse, PA
Paul R. Whitman, 75, of Shinglehouse, PA passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a brief 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.
Rita L. Pais, 91, of Emery Towers, formerly of Duke Center, PA
Rita L. Pais, 91, of Emery Towers, formerly of Duke Center, PA passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Olean General Hospital.
Born April 4, 1932, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late John C. and Anna Mae (Tingley) Luciano, Jr. She attended Bradford schools and was a 1950 graduate from Bradford High.
On November 10, 1951, in St. Bernard Church, she married Albert J. Pais who preceded her in death on December 15, 1997.
Rita worked for AJ Olson Department Store, Bell Telephone, and was an assistant manager of Fashion Bug Plus in the Bradford Mall.
She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, and the 50 Plus Group.
Our world became less vibrant as we mourn the death of our mom. Daily phone calls filled with laughter have come to an end. However, Mama Rita doesn’t want us to mourn. So instead, we will celebrate her long and happy life. What can one say about Mama Rita? We could go on and on, but she said she didn’t want a lengthy obituary. She can’t have everything! She always had a smile. Could talk to anyone. She was just a complete and utter Hoot.
Mama Rita was known for her sense of humor and oh so familiar sayings:
“It Is What It Is’, so you might as well laugh about it.
The good Lord willing and the crick don’t rise.
Always had a hard time finding her whatnots.
Never hide your light under a bushel.
As she has said so many times, you spend your whole life fighting dirt, only to be buried under it. Isn’t that the truth?
Mama Rita had many nicknames throughout her life. With her being a pain, she earned the nickname, Pita Rita. She is also known as Great Grandma Ritzy.
Mama Rita always said she wasn’t allowed to die until she ticked off enough people. Well….. She apparently did her job.
Surviving are three daughters, Marsha (Jim) Calderwood, of Bradford, Nancy (David) Sullivan, of Old Saybrook, CT, and Kay Foote, of Bradford, four bonus children, Judy McFarland, Terri Stuck, Barbara Burgess, and Tammy Moyer, one grandson, Chad Salisbury, four granddaughters, Emily Foote, Christa Donnelly, Rachel Foote, and Devon Close, seven great grandchildren, Sam Salisbury, Anna Salisbury, Grace Salisbury, Ariya Foote, McKenna Foote, Alma Close, Paul Close, and one on the way, one brother, Dan (Barb) Luciano, of Cincinnati, and many nieces and nephews.
Rita was preceded in death by her companion of 21 years, Lester Stuck who passed away in 2021, three brothers, Donald Luciano, Joseph Luciano, and James Luciano.
Family will receive friends on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 10:00 am 11:30 am in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 372 East Main Street, where at 11:30 am a prayer service will be held, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Noon in St. Francis of Assisi Church, with Rev. John Jacquel, Pastor, as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Bradford Area Public Library, 67 West Washington Street, Bradford, PA 16701, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105-1942, or McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113, Bradford, PA, 16701.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Service For William Devella Dexter, 85, of Lawrenceville, PA
William Devella Dexter, 85, of Lawrenceville, PA, who died Tuesday, December 27, 2022, in, Myrtle Beach, SC, will be having a Celebration of Life Memorial at The Ven-You, 174 Water Tower Road, Lawrenceville, PA 16929, on Saturday, July 22nd from 2pm-5pm. Everyone is invited! Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Please come and share your memories with other friends and our family!