Loren Fitzgerald Announcing His Candidacy For Potter County Commissioner
Troopers Charge Man With “Drug Delivery Resulting in Death” of Kane Man in May
(KANE, Pennsylvania): McKean County District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that on November 16, 2022, charges were filed in regards to a Kane man’s death earlier this year on Pine Street in Kane.
Trooper Eric Thompson charged 28 year old Paul MCMAHON, currently of the McKean County Jail, with Drug Delivery Resulting in death, Involuntary Manslaughter, 3 counts of Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, 3 counts Criminal Use of a Communication Facility, and Reckless Endangering Another Person.
The complaint alleges that, on 05/06/2022, a 35 year old male was found unresponsive at 10 Pine Street. He was pronounced deceased.
Members from Kane Volunteer Fire Department, Kane Borough Police Department, Emergy Care Ambulance and the McKean County District Attorney responded to the scene. The District Attorney requested the Pennsylvania State Police investigate the death.
The complaint alleges that the investigation showed communication between McMahon and the victim regarding the sale of drugs to the victim three times between May 4 and May 6, including the last delivery to the victim shortly before his death. The cause of death was rule fentanyl toxicity.
MCMAHON was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge David Engman who set bail at $1 million.
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for November 28 at Magisterial District Judge David Engman’s court in Kane.
MCMAHON remains incarcerated.
John “Chuck” Charles Miller Sr., 74, of Coudersport PA
John C. Miller
“Coudersport resident”
John “Chuck” Charles Miller Sr., 74, of Coudersport PA, died unexpectedly on November 5, 2022.
Chuck was born on January 5, 1948, to Rev. John A. Miller and Ann Miller in Hoboken NJ.
Chuck worked at Kennametal in Latrobe PA for 22 years. He was a city councilman and a volunteer fireman for Ligonier PA borough. He raised his family of 3 children Chuck, Chrisie, and Michael in Ligonier.
He retired to Coudersport and loved the area where he raised his 4th child, Jesse. Those who loved Chuck, know the man who loved his kids, siblings, and his dogs and animals. He loved to hunt and fish. He could build and fix anything, He was a “Jack of all Trades”. This was his most impressive trait.
Chuck is survived by his children John C. Miller Jr., Christine A. (Sean) Barber, Michael D. (Heidi) Miller, Jesse (Nakia) Miller; four grandchildren, Hannah Miller, Mallory Miller, Cullen Barber, and Kelsey Barber; one great granddaughter, Jocelyn Small; his siblings, Deborah A. Miller, Peter D. Miller, Rebecca J. Krebsbach and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, the Rev. John A. Miller and Ann Miller.
The family prays that he can rest in peace knowing that he was loved by his family.
In keeping with Chuck’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral services.
Chuck’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 Chuck, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page
PAHS Drama Club Fall Play – Clue
NOTE: DATE AND TIME CHANGE OF PERFORMANCE!
To accommodate the schedule of Gator events this weekend, the Fall Play, Clue: High School Edition, is moving to the following dates: Saturday, November 19 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, November 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults and will be sold at the door. Doors open half an hour before show time.
Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth – the butler, Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard, Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave both cult-fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out…WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT!
Image 4278 Pictured: Shane Lawton, Collin Stuckey and Madelynn Triplett rehearse for the play.
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued for 7 to 14 Inches
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued November 16 at 6:49AM EST until November 17 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo
DESCRIPTION: …LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 10 PM EST THURSDAY…
- WHAT…Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow
accumulations of 7 to 14 inches in the most persistent lake
snows. The higher end of the snowfall range will be found
across the higher terrain of Chautauqua county and the
northwest portion of Cattaraugus county. - WHERE…Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties.
- WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Thursday.
- IMPACTS…Travel could become very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening
commutes.
INSTRUCTIONS: Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo (Western New York)
“Bucket List” Travel Series – Highlighting Alaska Discovery Land & Cruise Tour!
The Education Council is offering a 2023 “Bucket List” Travel Series! We are offering several tours next year: Southern Charm (Charleston, Savannah, and Jekyll Island) in April; Alaska Discovery Land & Cruise late May/early June; Discover National Parks of America late August/early September; America’s Music Cities (New Orleans, Memphis, and Nashville) in October; and last but certainly not least, Hawaiian Adventure! Maybe one of these trips is on your “bucket list!”
You do not want to miss out on our Alaska Discovery Land & Cruise! On this12-day tour, see Alaska by land and by sea! Some highlights of this trip include: Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Tundra Wilderness Tour, Anchorage, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau, and so much more! Enjoy learning about Alaska’s culture and history. Experience the breathtaking beauty and amazing scenery that Alaska has to offer as you travel by riverboat, motor coach, luxury domed rail and finally, 7 nights on a cruise ship! You will feel like you are traveling through a life-size postcard. There is so much more to this tour. Visit this link for more information: gateway.gocollette.com/link/1112510 or call us at (814) 274-4877 to request a brochure and get dates, cost, etc. Hurry, you will save $200/per person if you reserve before November 24, 2022!
Gale Hose Ambulance Company Receives Donation from the Galeton Chamber of Commerce
The Galeton Area Chamber of Commerce was proud to make a monetary donation to the Gale Hose Ambulance Company from the proceeds from the King of the Wing event which was held in May.
In photo is Ken Wingo – Gale Hose Ambulance Chief accepting the check from Steve Benna – Chairperson of the King of the Wing Event. The Chamber was pleased to be able to make this donation to our local ambulance department. Photo by Andy Lychalk, Jr.
PA Permit Violation Issued to PENNHILLS RESOURCES LLC in Hamilton Twp, McKean County
| PA Permit Violation Issued to PENNHILLS RESOURCES LLC in Hamilton Twp, McKean County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/15/2022 to PENNHILLS RESOURCES LLC in Hamilton Twp, McKean county. SWMA 302(A) – DISPOSAL, PROCESSING AND STORAGE OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person disposed, processed, stored, or permitted the disposal, processing or storage of residual waste in a manner which is contrary to the rules and regulations of DEP or to any permit or to the terms or conditions of any permit or any order issued by DEP. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-15 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to PENNHILLS RESOURCES LLC in Hamilton Twp, McKean County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/15/2022 to PENNHILLS RESOURCES LLC in Hamilton Twp, McKean county. SWMA 610(1) – UNLAWFUL CONDUCT – Person dumped or deposited, or permitted the dumping or depositing, of solid waste onto the surface of the ground or underground or into the waters of the Commonwealth, without a permit for the dumping of such solid wastes from DEP. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-15 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to PENNHILLS RESOURCES LLC in Hamilton Twp, McKean County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/15/2022 to PENNHILLS RESOURCES LLC in Hamilton Twp, McKean 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: 2022-11-15 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to PENNHILLS RESOURCES LLC in Hamilton Twp, McKean County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/15/2022 to PENNHILLS RESOURCES LLC in Hamilton Twp, McKean 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: 2022-11-15 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to PENNHILLS RESOURCES LLC in Hamilton Twp, McKean County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/15/2022 to PENNHILLS RESOURCES LLC in Hamilton Twp, McKean county. 78.56(a) – PITS AND TANKS FOR TEMPORARY CONTAINMENT – Operator failed to contain pollutional substances and wastes from the drilling, altering, completing, recompleting, servicing and plugging the well, including brines, drill cuttings, drilling muds, oils, stimulation fluids, well treatment and servicing fluids, plugging and drilling fluids other than gases in a pit, tank or series of pits and tanks. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-15 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Onalee R. Thurst, of 2575 Route 305, Cuba, , NY
Onalee R. Thurst, of 2575 Route 305, Cuba, , NY passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at Olean General Hospital.
Born June 8, 1948, in Hornell, she was the daughter of Gilbert and Doris Welch Crum. She married Martin Thurst, who predeceased her.
Onalee was a waitress for many years at Spring Hill Restaurant and later she worked as a prep cook for Spragues.
She was a longtime member of Clarksville Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary and enjoyed crossword puzzles in her free time.
Onalee is survived by her mom, of Shinglehouse, Pa.; three children, Christina Foster of Cuba, Marcina Thurst of Cuba and Shane (Stefanie) Thurst of Olean; three grandchildren, Marrissa (Scott) Millea, Juliann Foster and Cameron Thurst; four great-grandchildren, Colton Millea, Guinevere Millea, Spencer Foster-Cook and Avalynn Moore; one sister, Rhonda Sheppard; three brothers, Tom (Carol) Crum, Doug (Donna) Crum and Merle (Darlene) Crum; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her dad; and one brother, Wayne “Skip” Crum.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Memorials, if desired, may be made at any Community Bank to the Town of Clarksville Playground Fund, “Play it Forward.”
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Guenther Funeral Home, Inc., 51 S. Main St., Portville.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.guentherfh.com.
Library starts winter Jigsaw Puzzle Swap
The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library is excited to introduce the Cameron County Jigsaw Puzzle Swap. The Library invites area residents to come to the library on the first Saturday of each month, beginning December 3, 2022, for a puzzle swap from 12-2pm each month.
Bring your puzzles to trade with other puzzle lovers in the community. Any puzzles with missing pieces MUST be clearly marked with the number missing.
If you’re new to puzzles, the library has some to get you started.
No registration needed!
For questions or more details, contact Library staff at 814-486-8011.
Shop Small Week in Cameron County
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce and C&N Bank teaming up to encourage you to spend a week shopping in Cameron County. From Shop Small Saturday through Christmas in the Wilds spend $100 and you can win Chamber Bucks. Each time you purchase a gift, tool, eat at a restaurant, fill your tank with fuel, service your vehicle have your paper stamped. Fill it and bring it to the chamber to be entered in the drawing. You may fill more than one paper.
“Studies show money spent at local businesses stay in the local community. It allows businesses to hire employees, or make donations to community causes,” says Cameron County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tina Solak. Instead of just one day of shopping local, the chamber wanted to encourage people to shop local for the entire week and tally the money that stays in Cameron County.
C&N Bank is providing $300.00 in chamber buck gift certificates. Entry forms are available in person at businesses or electronically by contacting the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce at 814-486-4314.
Cameron County Christmas
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce along with its members ready to #DeckoutCameronCounty this Christmas season. The 40+ foot tree donated by Charles & Marlene Zimmer will arrive at the site of the former Dolan Hotel lot in center of Emporium Saturday Novemberr 19. Motorists are asked to be alert Saturday morning as the transportation of the tree will fill Routes 155, 120 and East Fourth Street. Parking will be limited in downtown Emporium Saturday morning. Cutting is to begin at 10am by Smoker Logging at the property in the area of Route 155 and Four Mile. Everyone is invited downtown while the lights are strung.
During the week leading to Thanksgiving Flowers N Things will decorate the eight flowerpots on Fourth Street along with the baskets topping the poles which had housed parking meters.
#ShopSmall Saturday has been expanded to include an entire week. C&N Bank has donated $300 in chamber bucks. Shoppers are encouraged to spend $100 during the week November 26 through December 3. They bring the completed paper to the chamber, and they are entered into a drawing for the chamber bucks. The drawing will be Saturday December 3 during Christmas in the Wilds festivities. The Emporium Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will host a craft show and spaghetti dinner on Saturday November 26.
Friday December 2 kicks off Christmas in the Wilds. An outdoor movie will be hosted by the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce. The movie begins at 5pm. More than 15 floats will light the parade route on East Fourth Steet to West Fourth Street and end on Woodland Avenue. The parade steps off at 7pm. Smoker Logging and Flowers N Things sponsoring the parade with prizes to the best float in the following categories: Family, organization, and business. Following the parade the 40+ tall Christmas tree will be lit by Santa.
Saturday begins with breakfast with Santa hosted by the Emporium Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. The $5 cost will be waived for children under the age of 3. Santa will be available for pictures and give children a treat. Santa is relying on his elves from Seneca Resources to bring his reindeer to Saturday’s event. A Christmas Time will open its doors for the first time this season Saturday afternoon. At the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce drawings will be held for #shopsmall gift certificates and the basket fundraiser by the Cameron County Quarterback Club.
Sunday pet owners are encouraged to bring their 4-legged family members for pet pictures with Santa to A Christmas Time located at Sarah Jane’s. The event begins at 2pm.
Christmas events continue at Sarah Jane’s A Christmas Time each weekend through December 17. Two paint & sips will be held along with a visit from the library elf on December 9 at 6pm.
Brochures outlining all the events can be picked up at Cameron County businesses or by calling the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce.
Rex Ranger HACKETT, 73, of Scio, NY
Rex Ranger HACKETT, 73, of Scio, NY, died Friday, November 11, 2022 in Canandaigua VA Medical Center.
Born August 12, 1949, in Olean, he was the son of Stanley and Bernice Singer Hackett.
A Vietnam Veteran, he served honorably with the US Army from 1967 – 1970.
Rex was employed as a security guard by Clow Valve Foundry in Oskaloosa, IA.
Surviving are: a brother, Stanley Singer of Caneadea; nieces, Rebecca Hackett of NC, Brenda Singer of KY, and Laurie Greeson of Little Genesee; and several cousins including, James R. (Lynda) Stuck of Bolivar and Ken (Carol) Stonemetz of Houghton.
He was predeceased by a brother, Randol E. Hackett.
A graveside service and military rites will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, November 18, 2022 in Bath National Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to any veteran’s service organization.
Arrangements are entrusted to OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Sara R. “Sally” Burkett, 91, of Derrick City, PA
Sara R. “Sally” Burkett, 91, of Derrick City, PA peacefully passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, November 12, 2022.
She was born on June 15, 1931in Bradford, a daughter of the late A.O. and Elinor Meachem Alexander.
She was a 1949 graduate of the Bradford Senior High School.
On April 3, 1954 in Reno, NV; she married Howard R. Burkett who preceded her in death on July 11, 2012.
Sally was a proud wife of an Air Force officer who loved taking care of her family and baking; she was especially famous for making her peanut butter cookies.
She is survived by one daughter, Susan D. (Dr. David) Godfrey of Bradford; two sons, Howard R. (Julie) Burkett of Brackney and Jeffrey O. (Nancy) Burkett of Hallstead; one brother, John Alexander of Bradford; one sister, Karen Calderwood of Bradford; four grandchildren, Howard D. Burkett, Michael B. Burkett, Jessica N. (Michael) Misciagno and Alexander D. (Kimberly) Burkett; seven great grandchildren, Michaela, Bailey, Peyton, Chloe and Samantha Burkett and Dominic and Erik Misciagno and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband she was also preceded in death by four brothers, Mahlon “Fat” Alexander, James Alexander, Gerald “Meach” Alexander and Samuel Alexander and two sisters, Molly McAndrews and Elinor Wasden
A private celebration of her life will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions in her memory can be made to the Bradford Area Public Library, 67 West Washington St., Bradford, PA 16701.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.
Patrick Acton, 80, of Lewis Run, PA
Patrick Acton, 80, of Lewis Run, PA passed away Monday, November 14, 2022, at the Olean General Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Donald Edward Gosnell, 84, of Farmville, VA, formerly of Coudersport
Donald Edward Gosnell, 84, of Farmville, VA, formerly of Coudersport, passed away Friday November 11, 2022 at the Clifton House in Amelia Courthouse, VA.
He was born April 29, 1938 in Youngstown, OH to Kenneth and Mae (McDonald) Gosnell. He graduated from high school, and on June 6, 1959 he married Betty Ann Falk, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. He owned and operated Gosnell’s Plumbing and Heating in Coudersport.
Donald liked to golf with his wife (each of them scored two holes in one), was a member and past president of the Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, a life member of Moose Lodge 460, and a 63 year member of the Masonic Lodge.
Donald is survived by his wife: Betty Ann Gosnell of Farmville, VA; a son: Donald K. (Ann) Gosnell of Farmville, VA; two grandsons: Jason (Shemeka) Daughenbaugh and William (Amanda) Gosnell; a granddaughter: Heather (James) Wilkins; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends and family are invited to the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 N. East Street, Coudersport, PA to pay tribute to Donald’s life from 10:00am – 11:00am Saturday November 19, 2022 with a funeral to follow in the funeral home. Burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery. T
o share a memory or condolence with his family visit www.thomasfickinger.com.
PennDOT Reduces Speed Limits on Interstate 99
Clearfield, PA – Due to wintry conditions moving through the region, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on some roads in the region.
PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on the following highways:
- The entirety of Interstate 99
- Interstate 80 from mile marker 97 to mile marker 194
Motor Vehicle Crashes Dispatched
At 4:25 PM on Tuesday, Hilltop dispatched to crash on RT. 646, 1/2 mile north of Cyclone Trailer Park. Injuries reported.
At 4:26 PM–Coudersport Fire & Ambulance to Rt. 44 North on Shinglehouse side of Grenman Hill. Rollover crash. Roadway blocked.
4:36 PM–Austin Fire Dept.–9839 Rt. 155, Keating Twp., Log Truck on its side in the ditch.
PennDOT Reduces Speed Limits on Interstate 80 in Clearfield County
Clearfield, PA – Due to wintry conditions moving through the region, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on some roads in the region.
PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on the following highways:
- Interstate 80 from mile marker 97 to mile marker 123
On roadways with speed restrictions, commercial vehicles not affected by restrictions on these or other roadways must move to the right lane.
Although PennDOT crews have been treating roadways, the department’s primary goal is to keep roads passable, not completely free of ice and snow. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways throughout the storm until precipitation stops and roads are clear.
While PennDOT recommends not traveling during winter storms, motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
Multiple Accidents in Elk County as Snow Moves In
At 3:30 PM on Tuesday, Snow has moved into the lower areas of our coverage area. Multiple accidents & stuck vehicles have disrupted normal traffic flows.
A head-on crash on Rt. 120 near the Elk/Cameron County line is being dispatched. If you don’t have to travel, stay home.
In McKean County, tractor-trailers are stuck on the hills until PennDOT can get to them. Rew has been dispatched to shut down the Bradford side of Rew Hill.
Anita D. Johnson, 90, of Smethport, PA
Anita D. Johnson, 90, of Smethport, PA passed away Monday (November 14, 2022) at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.
She was born October 20, 1932 in Warren, PA, the daughter of Raymond Dickerson and Lorena (Schumann) Dickerson. On July 20, 1957, she married C. Russell Johnson, who passed away on May 27, 2016.
Anita graduated from Warren High School and attended Slippery Rock Teachers College with a health and physical education degree. She then received her Master’s Degree from St. Bonaventure University.
She taught health and physical education for the Smethport High School. She then moved on to being a guidance counselor at Smethport Area High School before her retirement.
Anita was faculty advisor for the “Varsity S” at Smethport High School, served on the Smethport School Board for 20 years, was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Red Hats, was president of the Women’s Bowling Association in Smethport, was a member of the Republican Women of McKean County and was a committee person with the Republican Party of McKean County.
Anita is survived by:
One brother: Milton Dickerson of Jay, NY.
And many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and close friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by five brothers: Raymond, Lloyd, Paul, Robert and Herbert Dickerson, and three sisters: Lorena Dickerson, Joan Nosel and Sally Lampley.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10-12 noon at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 2 Bank St., Smethport, where funeral and committal services will begin at noon with the Rev. Max Simms, pastor of the Hilltop Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Hamlin Memorial Library of Smethport. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Alfred Earl ANTHONY, 85, of Largo, FL
Alfred Earl ANTHONY, 85, of Largo, FL, died Wednesday, May 23, 2022 in Largo Medical Center following a brief illness.
Born January 22, 1937, in Blossburg, PA, he was the son of Alfred W. Anthony and Martha Hammond Anthony.
Alfred grew up in North Fork, PA. For his last years of school, he and his sister, Mary, went to live with relatives in Salamanca, where he graduated from Little Valley High School. After returning to his home in North Fork, he attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Harrison Valley. Here he was reacquainted with and married Elsie Potter, with whom he had four children.
He attended Nyack Missionary College in Nyack, NY. After college, he drove the Shortline Bus into Manhattan. This is where he met his second wife, Anne C. Dove. They had one daughter. They resided in Goshen, NY, during which he worked in Manhattan at First National City Bank in Escrow. When he left the bank in the 1970’s, he decided to change careers and became a chef and maître d’ and partnered with many restaurants in New York.
In 1984, he moved to Florida which would become his home for the rest of his life. He was known by his local friends as Tony. There he also worked as a chef and then owned a successful landscaping business for many years. Alfred was a man of many talents. He was an accomplished equestrian; he was in the Hunt Club with his wife, Anne, and rode his horse Peanuts in the Windy Hollow Hunt in Orange County, NY. He was an avid golfer and loved fishing. He was an expert gardener and was knowledgeable about plants, flowers, and palm trees. He was very musical; he played the piano and had a lovely voice. Most of all, Alfred was a philanthropist and a devout Christian. He spent most of his free time volunteering at the Bridgepoint Church and at Northside Christian School.
For the last ten years of his life, he lived at the Freedom Square Nursing Home.
Surviving are: five children, Alfred (Deborah) Anthony of Spencerport, NY, Deborah (Mark) Kinem, of Jamestown, NY, Gregory Anthony of Whitesville, NY, Jeffrey Anthony of Arab, AL, and Olivia Dove Anthony (Nicola Vaglini) of Cecina (LI) Italy; fifteen grandchildren, Amanda, Katelyn, Sean, Abigail, Joseph, Jared, Gabriel, Jason, Benjamin, Orin, Aurora, Kayla, Cherokee, Zachary, and Ian; six great-grandchildren, Madison, Gavin, Charlotte, Jax, Eleanor, and Judson; a sister, Mary Van Pelt of Harrison Valley, PA; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Anne Anthony; four brothers, William Anthony, Richard E. Anthony, James N. Anthony, and David Anthony; and a sister, Ardath Snyder Judd.
Friends may call at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Harrison Valley, PA on Saturday November 26, 2022 from 12:30 – 1:00 PM, with a Memorial Service following at 1:00 PM. Rev. Kevin Cornish will officiate. Burial will be in Brookfield Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Penn-York Camp and Retreat Center, 266 Northern Potter Road, Ulysses, PA 16948 or Northside Christian School, (for tuition assistance fund) 7777 62nd Ave. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.