Winifred E. Canaan, 97, of North Branch, Eldred, PA
Winifred E. Canaan, 97, of North Branch, Eldred, PA passed away on Sunday (May 28, 2023) at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023, and again on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Frame Funeral Home, Eldred, at which time funeral services will be held.
Arrangements are incomplete and a complete obituary will follow.
Carlos F. Castillo, 77, of Ridgway, PA
Carlos F. Castillo, 77, of Ridgway, PA died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at his residence.
He was born on May 22, 1946, in the Dominican Republic, a son of the late Candido and Pilar Ramona Castillo.
On May 19, 1976, he married the late Geraldine L. Galante, who preceded in death on February 20, 2017.
Carlos was a resident of Ridgway for many years. He worked at the Ridgway Color Company from 1976 until 1997, Kestone, and Bluewater Thermal, retiring in 2019. He was a kind, generous man and loved his dogs. Carlos liked wood working and was self-employed making cabinetry.
He is survived by a daughter, Tina M. Monteforte and her fiancé Steve Woodel of Bradford, 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and a sister Carmen Fink of Evergreen Colorado. He is also survived by his companion, Sherrie Falck, and her children: Emilia Swanson, Megan Lehman, and Donovan Lehman.
Funeral Services for Carlos F. Castillo will be held privately and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions can be made to the donor’s choice.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Thank you from the Friends of the Coudersport Pool
Again this year, overwhelmed by the support and generosity of the community. This year $7,000.00 was raised through individuals, families, civic organizations, non-profits and businesses to provide FREE swim lessons to the residents of Potter County.
Over the past 3 years over 400 free lessons have been taught. These lessons save lives. Every year in the US nearly 4,000 individuals die from unintentional drowning, with a third being school age children. This number does not account for many other near drownings which cause lifelong disabilities. Learning how to swim is a life skill and we are fortunate to have the Coudersport Pool as a teaching venue.
If you have not completed a form for lessons you can pick one up at the Coudersport Borough office or Pool.
The Friends would also like to the thank the Coudersport borough residents, staff and life guards for supporting these lessons.
Your tax-deductible contribution, if desired, can be mailed to:
Borough of Coudersport
201 S West St, Coudersport, Pa 16915
Make checks payable to Coudersport Borough Swim lessons.
Thanks again, for your continued support to fulfill the Friends of the Coudersport Pool’s mission; To provide everyone in Potter County the opportunity to learn to swim without a financial burden.
Friends of Coudersport Pool
Nancy A. (Pekarski) Kratzer, 71, of 1980 Route 204, Selinsgrove, PA
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Nancy A. (Pekarski) Kratzer of 1980 Route 204 Selinsgrove, PA announces her passing on May 28, 2023, at the age of 71.
Nancy was born Nov. 19, 1951, in Coudersport Pa., to the late John T. and Vera (McIssac) Pekarski.
Nancy was a graduate of Coudersport Area High School in 1969. She married Kim R. Kratzer on May 22, 1971. Nancy worked various jobs in her lifetime, but the role of motherhood was the most cherished and rewarding for her.
Nancy’s love and dedication to family and friends was like no other. The times she spent with family, whether cheering them at sporting events or getting together for holidays was something she looked forward to. She loved her four kids and her three grandchildren. Her family was her world, and she loved them with her whole heart.
Nancy was an avid reader and enjoyed going to auctions every Friday night with Kim. She was always looking for things that caught her eye or whatever “Kim needed.” Nancy was a collector of books and other knickknacks, that she proudly displayed throughout her home.
Nancy is survived by a daughter and son-in-law Heidi (Kratzer) and Paul John, two sons Seth Kratzer (Autumn Geiswite), and Zachery Kratzer. Three grandchildren: Tyler Kratzer Gemberling, Gaven Kratzer, and Makenna Kratzer. One brother John Pekarski (Marion Spigelmeyer), and two sisters Sandra Pekarski, and Julie Pekarski (Don Skinner). A brother and sister-in-law Larry and Shirley Weaver, her nieces and nephews Tana (Weaver) Heffner, Chris Weaver, Jennifer Beaver, Heather (Beaver) Fogarty, Christopher Beaver, Corey Pekarski, and Casey Pekarski.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband Kim R. Kratzer; daughter Angela M. (Kratzer) Herman; granddaughter Raylee Lou Herman; niece Stacie L. Connelly, and nephew Michael Beaver.
The viewing and services will be held on June 3, 2023, at the V. L. Seebold Funeral Home in Selinsgrove. The viewing will be from 10-11 a.m. with the service to follow. The burial will be at the Shreiner’s Cemetery in Selinsgrove.
The Potter County Conservation District Is Hiring Dirt and Gravel/Low Volume Road Technician.
Subject: Job Announcement
The Potter County Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of a Dirt and Gravel/Low Volume Road Technician.
The position will be full-time (37.5 hours/week) with a probationary period of six months. The purpose of this position is to provide for the successful implementation and administration of the DGLVR Program by protecting soil and water resources. The position requires that the person possesses or is willing to acquire knowledge of the entire system. The position also requires knowledge of and the ability to use various software packages. In-house technical knowledge is necessary to evaluate sites for potential pollution and perform all elements of contract management for the program.
The qualified applicant should have an Associate’s Degree/Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field or equivalent experience and a valid driver’s license. The position involves extensive contact, both by phone and in person, with a variety of District customers and partners. The person in this position must have excellent communication skills, a pleasant disposition, be courteous, kind, and detail oriented. Tasks will be assigned and supervised by the District Manager per program needs. The salary will be commensurate with experience. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, age, sex, ancestry or national origin.
Please visit www.pottercd.com for an employment application and full job description, or contact our
office at 814-320-4012 or at j.childs@pottercd.com
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and employment application by June 16th, 2023 to:
Jason Childs
Potter County Conservation District
107 Market Street
Coudersport, PA 16915
