Joseph W. Proske, 86, of Stonehedge Meadows Drive, Ridgway, PA passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022 following a brief illness.
He was born on October 11, 1936 in DuBois, PA, a son of the late Wallace and Victoria Samanka Proske.
On June 4, 1966, he married Anne Werner Proske, who survives of Ridgway. Together they shared more than 56 years of love, laughter, and happiness.
Joe was a graduate of Luthersburg High School and then earned his undergrad, Master’s Degree, and PhD in Metallurgy from Penn State University. He retired from Kane Magnetics, and had also worked at Stackpole a number of years ago. He was a longtime board member of First Commonwealth Bank and also sat on the board of Symmco, Inc.
An avid hunter and fisherman, Joe loved spending time outdoors. He found solace on a walk through the woods, and also loved to shoot trap and skeet. For many years, he and his friends would charter a boat and spend the day fishing and reminiscing.
Most of all, he was a dedicated and kind husband, father, and grandfather who cherished his family and loved to spend time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife Anne, he is survived by 2 children; Michael Proske and his wife Jennifer of Olney, MD, Nicole Proske and her husband Dana Wolfe of St. Marys; and by his 4 beloved grandchildren; Alexander and Rachael Wolfe and Olivia and William Proske.
In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by a brother; James Wolfe.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Joseph W. Proske will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Leo Magnus Catholic Church, 111 Depot Street with Fr. Justin Pino, Pastor, as celebrant.
Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the Krise Funeral Home in Ridgway on Monday, November 7, 2022 from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Leo’s Church or School.
Krise Funeral Home, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Soccer coaches at Pennsylvania College of Technology reflected on their recently completed seasons, while the college’s wrestlers saw their first action and crowned an individual invitational champion.
FLASHBACK Women’s soccer After falling behind second-seeded Penn State Harrisburg, 3-0, the third-seeded Wildcats staged a second-half comeback that fell just short in a 3-2 United East semifinal on Friday as they closed out their season with a 9-9-1 mark overall, 6-3 in the conference.
Penn State Harrisburg, which had beaten Penn College 5-0 during the regular season, got its early lead by the 53rd minute before Sara Darlington, of West Chester, found the back of the net in the 68th minute on an assist from Cassie Johnson, of Richland. Darlington and Johnson then combined on another goal and assist, respectively, in the 83rd minute to close out the scoring.
“It’s been a really great season. Coming in, there were kind of low expectations for us with a new coach and not really knowing what we had in terms of player numbers. So, for me, everything was kind of ‘OK, what can we do?’ ” coach Ian Scheller said.Read more…..
Basketball start, cross-county finish on Penn College slate
On the athletics schedule, basketball season is set to begin and cross-country runners look to wrap up their campaigns at Pennsylvania College of Technology this week.
ON THE HORIZON Women’s basketball In their first two seasons under coach Britni Mohney, the Wildcats have continued to see on-court improvement both in play and in the win column. This year’s motto, Mohney said, is to “compete.Read more…………
We need to make our town come alive for the Christmas holiday and for $25.00 your family, business or organization can decorate a tree and possibly win a cash prize. Let’s see who can have the best tree in each category. There is first, second and third cash prizes in all three areas.
K9 Roxy poses with handler Rod Johnson after she earned her certification in trailing. Roxy is a member of the County Detective Bureau K9 Unit specializing in trailing. Congratulations Roxy!
PUC Encourages Families to Enroll in LIHEAP and also #CallUtilitiesNow to Explore Utility Assistance Programs & Other Energy Affordability Options
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) joined with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) to mark the start of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the 2022-23 winter heating season. This year’s LIHEAP season opens Nov. 1, 2022.
The PUC also encouraged consumers to #CallUtilitiesNow to explore a wide variety of utility assistance programs and other affordability options to help manage energy use and keep utility bills affordable during the coming winter.
“Working together, LIHEAP and various PUC-required utility assistance programs help hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania households stay connected, safe and warm,” said PUC Chair Gladys Brown Dutrieuille. “We strongly encourage families to apply for LIHEAP and #CallUtilitiesNow to explore all the available options.”
James E. Eaton, 79, of Warren, PA., died Friday morning, November 4, 2022, at Rouse Home, Youngsville, PA., after an extended illness. Jim was born in Warren, PA., on August 8, 1943. He was the son of the late Earl and Lulu Louise Love Eaton. Jim was a lifelong Warren and Clarendon, PA., resident. He was employed with the former National Forge Company as a Machinist for 40 years and was co-owner of Clarendon Water Works with his brother, Tom.Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing with his son and nephew, Tommy. He also enjoyed working on cars and especially spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sharon Goodwill Eaton whom he married on May 1, 1965, in Warren, PA.3 Daughters – Diane Eaton of Warren, PA., Christine Anderson and husband, Seven of Mt. Airy, MD., Elizabeth Imel and husband, James of Woodbridge, VA.2 Brothers – Thomas Eaton and wife, Diane of Clarendon, PA., William Eaton of Fayetteville, N.C.5 Grandchildren – Steven Anderson and wife, Dani, A.J. Anderson, Amanda Anderson, Ben Imel, Hannah Imel, 2 Great Grandchildren – Emalli & Charlie Anderson, several nieces, and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, James Michael “Jamie” Eaton who died September 5, 1990, a sister, Mary Hawk, a brother, Robert Richard Eaton.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Monday, November 7, 2022, from 6 to 8 P.m. where a funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. with Fr. Stephen Schreiber, Pastor of Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Greater Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, 2835 E. Carson Street, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA. 15203. E-mail condolences may sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
David E. GREEN, Sr., 54, of Andover, NY, died Tuesday, November 1, 2022.
He was born February 4, 1968, in Wellsville.
Dave was employed by General Roofing in Wellsville. He was a member of numerous bands in the area over the years.
Surviving are: six children, David E. (Nikkie) Green, Jr. of Andover, Douglas (Heather) Cook of Scio, Dustin Green of Alfred, Daemon Barrett of Albany, Vernon Green of Scio, and Bre Green of Scio; 17 grandchildren; two brothers, Lloyd (Michele) Campbell, Jr. of Wellsville and Laramy E. (Tiffany) Cornelius of Friendship; nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his mother, Yvonne Cornelius.
Friends may call at Crosstown Alliance Church, Wellsville, NY on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, with a Memorial Service following at 11:00 AM. Rev. Jon Schink will officiate.
Memorials may be made to Wellsville’s Music on the Lawn.
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.
SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.—-Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass for Sharon L. Baker, 78, of Shinglehouse, at 11am on Saturday, November 12, 2022, in St. Theresa Catholic Church, Puritan Street, Shinglehouse, with the Rev. Thomas Brown, as celebrant.
Sharon passed away on October 19, 2022.
Sharon’s family has entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
At 5:24 PM on Saturday, Emporium & Austin Fire Depts. have been dispatched to the area of 929 Deer Road for a wildfire estimated to be an acre and a half in size.
At 5:07 PM on Saturday, Eldred Fire & EMS dispatched to 1118 McCrea Brook to assemble for a land rescue of a 47 year old male victim of a 4 wheeler rollover accident. Victim is in the woods behind that address. Air medical requested. Landing zone at Andrews Auto Sales.
At 4:45 PM on Saturday, Fox Township Fire & EMS has been dispatched to Rt. 153 & Powers Drive for a multi-vehicle crash with at least one reported injury.
Stephen Delano Heffner, age 73, of Elkland, PA passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at his home surrounded by loved ones.
Born on June 21, 1949 in Tioga, PA, he was a son to the late Benjamin and Lillian (Deats) Heffner. Stephen married his long-term partner, Mazie E. Thompson, on October 26, 2022 after having spent many loving years together.
He was a Williamson Jr./Sr. High School graduate and he worked at Corning Inc. for 40 years before retiring. Stephen was said to be the “Supervisor” for many projects that he and his family worked on together. He enjoyed hunting, being a jokester, watching western shows and spending time with his family and friends.
He was a member of the Elkland Moose Lodge #746 and a member of the United Steelworkers of America.
Stephen is survived by his wife, Mazie Heffner; children, Max (Tammy Doan) Green, Stephen Delos Heffner, Alycia (Shawn) Kilburn, Amy (Jay Neally) Heffner and Tyler (Liza) Heffner; grandchildren, Mitchell (Lori) Green, Derrick Green, Kirsten Green, Kyle (Adriana) Heffner, Garrett Heffner, Sasha Phelps, David (Hope) Hatch Jr., Matthew Hatch, Ariane Kilburn, Cauy Kilburn, Andrea Causer, Meagan Neally, Nicholas Neally, Bradley Bond, Madison Agerton and Kristena; great-grandchildren, Isabella Heffner, Raiden Gorg, Orin Gorg, Rhylie Gardner, Isabella, Lilyan, Hayen and Archer Hatch; and special friend Mariee O’Dell, “Ma”.
He was preceded in death by both his parents; great -granddaughter, Ava Gorg; brothers, Durwood, Franklin, Nolan, Kevin, and Phillip Heffer; and sisters, Patricia VanOrder and Joanne Losinger.
Family and Friends are called to Kenyon Funeral Home – Elkland, PA on Sunday, November 6, 2022 from 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm. On Monday, November 7, 2022 calling hours are held 12:00-1:00pm with a funeral service to follow at 1:00pm with Reverend Larry O’Dell officiating. Burial will take place at Nelson Cemetery following the service.
Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland, PA. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com
At 4:30 PM on Saturday, Mansfield Fire Dept. dispatched for a vehicle into a building at 15540 Route 6. One injury is reported. Recall ALS. RECALL Fire.
At 3:13 PM on Saturday, Wellsville Firefighters have located the scene of a large wildfire behind 3752 Foundation Drive. Willing, Scio & EMS have been requested to assist.
Hello, my name is Brii and I’m fundraising for my mother and father. On Friday, November 4th at 4:41pm my parents house caught fire. My father ended up being transported to the hospital with smoke inhalation but thankfully he’s ok and discharged now. My parents and their cats made it out fine but that doesn’t take away the fact that they just lost so much stuff from the fire. They had just bought a new fridge, washer and dryer a little over a month ago and those are ruined now. A lot of their electronics and big appliances got ruined. My mother worked from home also so she’s now unable to work And my father is also off for a few days from work so they are going to be behind and struggling very hard trying to rebuy and get everything they need. My mother does a lot for our community and churches and would give her shirt off her back for anyone. Please consider donating, even if it’s just $1, that’ll be more help and it’d be appreciated more than you’d know! And if you can’t donate, please please share!!! Even a share would be so greatly appreciated!!!
The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library is excited to bring back our Cards for Troops craft kits ahead of this holiday season. The cards will then be included with Emporium’s Military Christmas Boxes this year.
The Library invites area youth to use our Take Home Craft Kit full of all the supplies needed to create a custom holiday card for a military member serving abroad. The craft kit includes a blank card, custom messages you can add, and lots of stickers and other items you can use to decorate. Glue sticks can be provided upon request.
Craft kits can be picked up any time from now until November 30, 2022. And all cards must be returned to the library no later than December 6 to be included in the Christmas Boxes.
For questions or more details, contact Library staff at 814-486-8011.
