Linda Jean Malone, 89, formerly of 241 Minard Run Road, passed away peacefully Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Linda was born in New Martinsville, WV on April 27, 1936. She was the only child of Norman and Lida Headlee. She graduated from New Martinsville High School in 1954.
On February 9, 1963, she married Harry Otis Malone in New Martinsville, WV. Together they moved to Bradford in 1965.
Esther Ruth Ray “celebration of life slated”
Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life for Esther Ruth Ray, 87, of Shinglehouse, at 11am on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in the First Baptist Church, Shinglehouse. Pastor Clint Pearsall will officiate.
Esther passed away on November 4, 2025.
Esther’s family entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
This December, the Potter-McKean Players will put on its first production in eight years.
Although individual members have been involved in local projects, including re-enactments at the Eliot Ness Fest and hosting acting classes and seminars, the organization has not put on a play since 2017. With only three rehearsals left until they perform A Christmas Carol, the cast and crew are excited to take to the stage again.
Patricia M. “Pat” Pearson, 91, of Emporium, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, December 7, 2025, at Guy & Mary Felt Manor. She was born April 3, 1934, in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late G. Arthur and Bertha Selle Anderson. On September 3, 1955, in St. Marys, she married the late Frederick Pearson, and later was married to the late Angelo Mancini.
Pat was a 1952 graduate of the former Central High School in St. Marys. She began her working years with Sears & Roebuck before serving many years as a library clerk for the Cameron County School District. A devoted member of St. Mark Catholic Church, Pat lived her faith quietly and sincerely. She enjoyed her daily walks, reading, and word search puzzles, and was especially proud of her cooking, best known for her delicious apple pies, which she loved baking and sharing.
Daniel J. Lucia, of Warren, PA., died Monday morning, December 1, 2025, at Warren General Hospital, after a brief illness.
He was born in Warren, PA., the son of Daniel J. and Mary Chiricuzio Lucia. He was a longtime Warren area resident. Dan was a 1961 graduate of Holy Cross Prep School, Dunkirk, N.Y. He spent some time in the Catholic Seminary towards that goal. He was a graduate of Gannon University with a bachelor’s degree in English. He earned a master’s degree in American studies, from Pennsylvania State University. He was also a licensed practical nurse, training at Warren General Hospital. After obtaining his nursing degree, he worked primarily as an in-patient psychiatric nurse, with the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN, and later at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, PA.
Township of Ceres, McKean County, has posted their Budget for 2026. A copy of the budget is available for public viewing at the Ceres Township Building, 12 Barbertown Road, Eldred, Pa. Office hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Budget will be up for adoption at the year end meeting on December 30, 2025 meeting at 6:00 p.m. Ceres Township’s Organizational meeting will be held on Monday, January 5, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. with their regular meeting for January to follow. Auditors annual meeting will be held January 6, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
POSITION VACANCY
The Coudersport Area School District is seeking applicants for a General Cafeteria Worker – 5 hr./day effective immediately.
Interested applicants should send a complete application package, including a letter of interest, application, current clearances (Act 24/31/34/151/168) and resumé to the Office of the Superintendent, CASD, 698 Dwight Street, Coudersport PA 16915 by December 17, 2025.
POSITION VACANCIES
The Coudersport Area School District is seeking applicants for the following positions:
HS Math Teacher (remainder of the school year)
Long Term Substitute Teacher for Kindergarten
Interested applicants should send a complete application package including a letter of interest, application, PA certificate, current clearances (Act 24/31/34/151/168), resumé, and transcripts to the Office of the Superintendent, CASD, 698 Dwight Street, Coudersport PA 16915 by December 17, 2025.
John P. Vleminckx Sr., 92, of Bradford, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, surrounded by his family at The Pavilion at BRMC.
Born on June 17, 1933, in Chicago, Il, he was a son of the late Peter and Julia Vleminckx.
He was a 1951 graduate of Benton High School in Benton, IL. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served in Korea until his honorable discharge.
On July 15, 1952, in Pocahontas, AR, he married Wanda L. (Overturf) Vleminckx, who survives.
John Confer, 82, of Kane, ended his hardworking and unforgettable earthly journey on December 5. He was born on June 27, 1943, and spent his life rooted in the community he knew so well – and who certainly knew him.
Most people will remember John as a little bit prickly and entirely unmistakable. He was the guy who managed to get himself tossed out of more than one borough council meeting for speaking his mind – usually because he insisted on pointing out what others preferred to ignore. He was also the landlord who would padlock a tenant’s door, but only after months of unpaid rent and far more patience than most would have offered. Stories like these became part of local legend, retold with disbelief, exasperation, and a certain fondness because they were so perfectly “him.”
The Youth Group, God’s Adventure Camp, the Crusader Club, Potter County Christian School students, volunteers from the First Baptist Church and other churches will present a Living Nativity Friday, December 19th and Saturday, December 20th from 6-8 pm. It will be held at the First Baptist Church on Main Street, Roulette. It will be a drive or walk-through theater with four life scenes of the First Christmas – (or, at least our depiction of them.)
Marilyn E. Riggs, 92, of Derrick City, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the Bradford Manor while under the kind and compassionate care of the Bradford Manor staff.
She was born on May 2, 1933 in Bradford; the daughter of the late Joel and Grace Hillyard Price.
She attended Bradford Area Schools.
On February 4, 1950 in the First Free Methodist Manse, Bradford, she married John W. Riggs who preceded her in death on June 16, 2018.
She was a member of the former East End Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed camping at Hidden Valley in Kianton, NY, spending the winters in Florida for eighteen years and travelling in their motor home for seven years.
She was employed at the former Gigi’s for fifteen and a half years until she retired in 1995.
Have A Photo Taken with Krampus Next Saturday, Dec. 13
Had enough photos with Santa?
Get your photo taken with Krampus at From My Shelf Books & Gifts at 7 East Avenue in Wellsboro next Saturday, Dec. 13 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Krampus is a creature from Germanic myth. His name comes from the German word “krampen” which means “claw,” according to Kevin Coolidge who is an author and the owner of the bookstore in Wellsboro.
Described as being half-goat and half-man and hairy all over, Krampus wears a chain and carries a bundle of birch sticks for naughty children.
He arrives before Santa Claus on a night all his own called Krampus Night or Krampusnacht. Children leave their shoes out and, if they find a gift, they have been good, but if they find a birch rod, they’ve been naughty.
Some say Krampus is misunderstood and that he works alongside Santa to ensure good prevails. Others say he drags naughty children away, never to be seen again.
Is Krampus real? Come and find out for yourself.
For more information, call the bookstore at 570-724-5793.
Harold F. “Hal” Wiley, 85, of 24 Abbott Rd., Bradford, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the Bradford Manor after a courageous battle with Parkinsons disease.
He was born on January 5, 1940 in Bradford; a son of the late Kenneth and Helen Kelly Wiley.
He was a 1957 graduate of the former St. Bernard High School and he earned his certificate in drafting from the Williamsport Technical Institute.
On June 13, 1964 in the St. Bernard Catholic Church; he married Karen Steinfeldt who survives.
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that the Pennsylvania State Police have arrested a Foster Township man for shooting at a vehicle in Gifford early this morning. Matthew LUKE is charged with Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Burglary, Terroristic Threats, Simple Assault, Propulsion of Missile in Occupied Vehicle and other charges.
Troopers responded to an emergency call at the residence and were subsequently advised that LUKE entered the residence of his ex-girlfriend in Gifford and engaged in a verbal and physical altercation with her including hitting her in the face with a gun. Another woman in the residence, upon hearing yelling and thuds, fled the residence and attempted to drive away and around LUKE’s vehicle that was blocking the driveway. LUKE exited the residence and fired shots in the direction of her vehicle. The driver’s window immediately shattered, causing the driver to crash. The complaint alleges that the victim was able to exit the vehicle and run to safety while LUKE sped away in the vehicle he drove to the residence. LUKE was located and taken into custody.
Corporal Sierra Rooke is the lead investigator. LUKE was arraigned by on-call Magisterial District Judge Richard Luther who set bail at $1million. LUKE was remanded to the McKean County Jail and is scheduled for central court on December 11th. Pennsylvania State Police continue to investigate the case and additional charges are possible.
Robert P. “Bob” STROMBERG, 97, of Cromwell, CT, formerly of Port Allegany, PA, died on November 29, 2025. He was a resident of Covenant Living of Cromwell. Born August 15, 1928, in Bradford, PA, he was the son of Eric R. and Gerda S. Olson Stromberg.
In 1930, the family moved to a farm in Wrights, PA. A 1946 graduate of Port Allegany High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1946 – 1948, with service in the Army’s 11th Airborne Division in Japan. Returning home, he married his high school sweetheart, Lucielle Esther Nelson, on May 8, 1948 in Port Allegany. They shared 72 wonderful years together and had three children: Sally, Robert, and Ingrid.
Edith I. NELSON, 95, of Mills, PA, died Wednesday, December 3, 2025 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. Born October 8, 1930, in Harrison Township, PA, she was the daughter of Lawrence C. and Freda Pride Nelson.
A 1948 graduate of Harrison Valley High School, she earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Mansfield University in 1952 and a master’s degree from Temple University in 1956. She was employed as a teacher by Doylestown Elementary, Department of the U.S. Army in Germany, and Edinboro University Campus School. Miss Nelson was a professor in the Reading and Language Arts Department of Jersey City State College for 29 years, retiring in 1994. She made several trips to Montevideo, Uruguay with the Crandon Institute. Edith was a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Montclair, NJ and Mills Union Church.
Coudersport Rotary Club was pleased to have Citizen of Tomorrow Karter Kellogg at our November 24, 2025, meeting at A&W West End Grill. Karter is the son of Emily and Kabel Kellogg and his current school activities include golf, track, Spanish Club, Art Club, and FFA. He plans to become an art teacher after graduation.
Thank you, Karter, for joining us!
