Karen L. (Warren) Clark, 82, formerly of Wellsboro, PA passed away Saturday August 26, 2023, at Manor Care North in Williamsport.
She was born October 15, 1940, in Wellsboro, to Kenneth and Flossie (Murray) Warren.
Karen earned her associate degree and worked as an RN at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. She was Catholic and attended widows retreats with her sister. Karen was an avid reader who read all the time, and enjoyed walking.
BATH, N.Y.–Bernard J. Zawrotny, 87, of Bath, NY passed away August 2, 2023 at the Corning Hospital.
Born May 24, 1936 to John and Marie (Gronski) Zawrotny, Bernie graduated from Haverling High School in 1953 and Oswego State College in 1957 with a B.S. He earned his Masters at the University of Vermont.
He served 6 months active duty in the Army and 8 years in the reserves. He then taught industrial arts at Corning Free Academy, West High School, and over 26 years more at Lakeland High School in Westchester County where he taught electronics and computers. He was instrumental in helping to implement the computer program there. He also was an advisor for the ski club and enjoyed ski trips to Europe.
Michael J. Pontzer, 64, of Kersey, PA passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 25, 2023 at his residence.
He was born October 15, 1958, in St. Marys, son of the late Mark P. and Marie J. Carino Pontzer. Michael was a lifelong resident of Kersey, a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1977, and a retired employee of Straub Brewery.
At 12:30 PM on Monday, Middlebury, Wellsboro & Elkland Fire Depts. have been dispatched to a report of a structure fire 36 Joe West Road. Responder reports heavy smoke coming from the residence.
Second Alarm: Fully Involved. Mansfield, Blossburg, Westfield, Tioga & Nelson dispatched.
Knights pictured in the photo: (front l-r: Ron Nelson, Jason Tingley, Father Chris Wheeler, David Spacht-PA State Warden, Chris Fink-Grand Knight Back l-r: Richard Buchanan, Dave Matzinger-District Deputy, Tom Gooch, Matt Miller)
Coudersport PA – A silver rose on a nine-month pilgrimage was the centerpiece of a special prayer service at St. Eulalia Roman Catholic Church in Coudersport on Saturday, August 26th. The program is sponsored annually by the Coudersport Knights of Columbus Council # 1355 to honor our Lady of Guadalupe and express both international unity and dedication to the sanctity of human life.
The journey of the silver rose begins each year in March and ends on Dec. 12, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. During that time, Silver Roses travel from town to town along eight routes throughout North America. Several of those routes begin in Canada and end in Mexico.
Austin – The kids might be back in school but there is still one more long weekend left this summer! Sinnemahoning State Park is excited to offer a full slate of recreation and educational public programs for the upcoming Labor Day Holiday Weekend. Whether you are looking to paddle the George B. Stevenson Reservoir or to tag a Monarch Butterfly there is something for everyone at Sinnemahoning State Park! Program details below, for more information and registration visit events.dcnr.pa.gov/sinnemahoning_state_park or call the park office at 814-647-8401.
On August 27 at 7:06 pm. Kersey Fire Dept. was dispatched to 200 Toby rd. at Slip On Appeal for a structure fire smoke is showing from a sterilization unit on fire in the basement units are unable to get into the basement due to smoke.
Mary Frances Sipko, 89, formerly of 54 Bates Road, Bradford, PA passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023, at her residence in North Carolina.
Born February 28, 1934, in Mt. Alton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lauretta M. (Ryan) Perry.
She graduated from Salamanca High School in 1952, and later attended the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, before graduating from Jamestown Community College with a degree in Nursing.
Mary worked as a Registered Nurse at Bradford Hospital for over 25 years. At the time of retirement, she was the Pre-Admissions Testing Coordinator.
Special Olympics Pennsylvania, McKean County are holding their 2nd annual Spark Run 5K on September 9, 2023.
Once again the Start/Finish Line is at Zippo Headquarters, 33 Barbour St, Bradford. The run/walk route will travel out to the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and back.
Registration begins at 9:00 AM, the race starts at 10:00 AM. Adults are $25, Students $10, Special Olympic Athletes and (1) buddy FREE.
All proceeds from this race support Special Olympic Athletes and volunteers. McKean County has expanded their sporting opportunities this last year with youth soccer and youth basketball. “We would like to offer more programs in every area of our county not just for athletes located in close proximity to Bradford.” Says Marie Costello, Director of Development for The Wilds Region. “To be able to offer more (programs) we need to raise funds for equipment, uniforms, clearances, rental fees etc.. There will never be a cost to the athletes for any of our programs or services, so we need the community’s support.”
Robert V. Howard, 80, of Wehler Road, St. Marys, PA passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Snyder Memorial Health Care Center, following a lengthy illness.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
