"At 9:30 am on Saturday, April 30, Bucktail reenactors will launch a giant raft at the Route 555 Driftwood Bridge immediately west of PA Route 120 where Sinnamahoning Creek enters the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, concluding a weeklong commemoration of the Sesquicentennial 2011 Civil War Bucktail Formation and Departure.
The authentic raft was constructed by Bucktail reenactors April 2 and 3 in preparation for the April 30 event under the guidance of Saint Marys, PA residents, Gary Gilmore and Chuck Copello, both Company K reenactors."
http://smethportpa.org/news/bucktail-raft-reenactment-to-be-held-april-30-in-driftwood
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Charles Carmen Tesauro
He was born June 21, 1951 in St. Marys a son of Charles and Betty Huff Tesauro, St. Marys. On September 27, 1985 in Emporium he married Jean Smith Tesauro, who Survives.
Mr. Tesuaro graduated from St. Marys High School in the class of 1969. He served with the US Army Reserves. He retired from GKN Sintered Metals where he worked for many years. He was a member of the George Wagner Lodge #639, F.and A.M. in St. Marys where he has served as a Past Grand Master and was a member of the Shriners. He was a life member of the NRA and was a member of the Sinnemahomning Sportsman Club and the NW PA Wild Turkey Federation. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and enjoyed racoon hunting. He had also served as a Deputy Game Warden. He loved digging for old bottles and enjoyed his dogs.
Surviving:
In addition to his parents and wife
Son: Jason Smith and his wife Leah, Roseville, CA
Daughter: Jill Smith, Queenstown, MD
1 Granddaughter Alexia Jean Smith
Sister: Diane, Mrs. Fred Krug, St. Marys
Nephew: Cory Krug
Niece: Kristy Costanzo and her husband Kevin and several other nieces and nephews.
Preceded in Death By:
Brother: Michael Tesauro on March 15, 2001
Sister: Sue Ann in infancy
Visitation with Tribute Video will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4:00 -9:00 PM., where a Masonic Service will be held at 7:00 PM.
Funeral Service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 306 S Spruce St, Emporium on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Gary Atkinson, Pastor, officiating. A Military Service will be accorded by the Cameron County Memorial Detail.
Burial will be in the Portage Township Cemetery, Gardeau, Pennsylvania
Memorial Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Cameron Unit, P.O. Box 62, 135 W. Fourth St., Emporium, PA 15834, the American Diabetes Association, Pittsburgh Office , 300 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 602, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 or to the SPCA, P.O. BOX 132, Emporium, PA 15834
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
CATALANO DILL ANNOUNCES CANDIDAY FOR CAMERON COUNTY MAG. DIST. JUDGE
After acquiring training in court reporting at Alfred State College in 1988, she furthered her education at Penn State DuBois to become a paralegal. In 1989 she established Cameron Reporting and began providing court reporting services to the court systems in the area and to legal counsel throughout Pennsylvania and New York, as well as interim paralegal services to a number of firms in the area. Her experience in the various Court systems in surrounding Counties would include hearings at the Magisterial District Judge level, Courts of Common Pleas of 10 surrounding Counties and contracts for services in Jefferson and Potter Counties, zoning hearings, arbitrations, depositions for Workers’ Compensation and personal injury cases for private counsel, disciplinary hearings, master’s hearings, zoning hearings and school board hearings throughout the region.
She most recently was employed at the McKean County Courthouse for the Forty-Eighth Judicial District as an Administrative Assistant and court reporter and gained extensive knowledge to the various procedures and databases involved with the Court of Common Pleas. In the many years spent in the courtrooms across the state, was born her desire to further her interests in the law and to serve the community in which she lives with a fair, impartial and unbiased approach to the position of Magisterial District Judge here in her home County of Cameron.
Nancy is a life-long resident of Cameron County and is the daughter of Romie and Rita Hornung Catalano.
Friday, April 29, 2011
National DRUG Take-Back Day 2011
In a combined effort to protect our county’s water quality and citizens, on Saturday, April 30, 2011, anyone with unused, unwanted or expired drugs may bring them to the Emporium Borough Building from 10:00-2:00. The PA State Police, the Emporium Borough Police, the Cameron County Sherriff’s Office and the Cameron County Conservation District will be accepting your over-the counter and prescription drugs for proper disposal. This will keep them from being stolen, misused, getting into the hands of children or ending up in our water supply. We would truly appreciate your support in this county-wide project.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Therapeutic Touch to be held at Emporium Wellness Center
Therapeutic Touch will be held at 3 p.m., May 15 at the Emporium Wellness Center. This new offering is free and open to the public. For more information, call Pat Martin, RN, at 486-1990.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Vandalism, Harrasement Charges
Vandals damaged two mailboxes on Moore Hill Road in Shippen Township on Sunday night according to Emporium State Police.
The damaged mailboxes belong to Robert Rupp and Jim Eastman, Emporium, PA
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After an altercation with a know victim, who police did not identify, on Beldin Drive in Gibson Township on Saturday at 12:35 pm, Donna Marie Clark, of Driftwood, PA, was cited for Harassment by State Police at Emporium.
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Unknown actor(s) broke multiple windows on a garage at 1011 Old West Creek Road in Shippen Township, Cameron County between 4-9-2011 and 4-23-2011.
The garage belongs to Frederick Beck of 183 Weownit Road, Emporium. Damages are estimated at $50.00.
Anyone with information is asked to contact PSP Emporium at 814-486-3321. Trooper Farabaugh is the investigator.
The damaged mailboxes belong to Robert Rupp and Jim Eastman, Emporium, PA
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After an altercation with a know victim, who police did not identify, on Beldin Drive in Gibson Township on Saturday at 12:35 pm, Donna Marie Clark, of Driftwood, PA, was cited for Harassment by State Police at Emporium.
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Unknown actor(s) broke multiple windows on a garage at 1011 Old West Creek Road in Shippen Township, Cameron County between 4-9-2011 and 4-23-2011.
The garage belongs to Frederick Beck of 183 Weownit Road, Emporium. Damages are estimated at $50.00.
Anyone with information is asked to contact PSP Emporium at 814-486-3321. Trooper Farabaugh is the investigator.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
CCMH Events
Charles Cole Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation will hold a Mother’s Day sale from 9 a .m.-3:30 p.m., May 5 in the Irwin Medical Arts Center. All proceeds benefit the residents. The sale will feature Avon, Ginny Reflexologies and Hyde-A-Way Gardens with assorted flowers.
Charles Cole Memorial Hospital’s oncology and medical staff will provide free prostate and/or colon cancer screenings from 7:30-9:30 a.m., May 7 at CCMH’s Patterson Cancer Care Center. Light refreshments will be served. Call 877/274-8200 for an appointment.
Charles Cole Memorial Hospital will hold prepared childbirth classes from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays, May 4 through June 8, at CCMH’s Wellness Center in Coudersport. The classes will outline labor, birth, postpartum, positioning and comfort measures, relaxation, labor support, communication skills, problems that may occur, anesthesia, and breastfeeding. For more information, or to register, call 814/274-5470.
Charles Cole Memorial Hospital’s oncology and medical staff will provide free prostate and/or colon cancer screenings from 7:30-9:30 a.m., May 7 at CCMH’s Patterson Cancer Care Center. Light refreshments will be served. Call 877/274-8200 for an appointment.
Charles Cole Memorial Hospital will hold prepared childbirth classes from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays, May 4 through June 8, at CCMH’s Wellness Center in Coudersport. The classes will outline labor, birth, postpartum, positioning and comfort measures, relaxation, labor support, communication skills, problems that may occur, anesthesia, and breastfeeding. For more information, or to register, call 814/274-5470.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Camp Cadet
The Northern Tier Camp Cadet Program is now accepting applications for any 12 or 13 year old boy or girl in Potter Tioga & Cameron Counties.
Camp will be held from June 20th through the 24th and will be held at the Mansfield University Campus. Cost of the camp is $20.00.
Camp Cadet is to help our youth to have a better understanding of all types of Law Enforcement. Camp is staffed by State and Local Police, Probation and other volunteers.
Applications must be received by May 3, 2011, at the address at the bottom of the application. Do not send money now, if you are chosen to go you will receive papers in the mail with instructions on what you need to do.
If you have any questions please contact:
CAMERON COUNTY- Tpr Brian Harmon 814-486-3321
Please click the following link to print the application and for furhter information.
http://cll.mansfield.edu/camps/camp-cadet/application
Camp will be held from June 20th through the 24th and will be held at the Mansfield University Campus. Cost of the camp is $20.00.
Camp Cadet is to help our youth to have a better understanding of all types of Law Enforcement. Camp is staffed by State and Local Police, Probation and other volunteers.
Applications must be received by May 3, 2011, at the address at the bottom of the application. Do not send money now, if you are chosen to go you will receive papers in the mail with instructions on what you need to do.
If you have any questions please contact:
CAMERON COUNTY- Tpr Brian Harmon 814-486-3321
Please click the following link to print the application and for furhter information.
http://cll.mansfield.edu/camps/camp-cadet/application
SPCA RABIES CLINIC
Cameron County SPCA RABIES CLINIC
When: May 7th
Where: Emporium Fire Hall
419 N. Broad St.
Emporium, Pa
Time: 10am - Noon
Cost : $5.00 per shot
Note: We will not be checking for dog license,
2011 applications will be available if needed.
CCSPCA
P.O. Box 132
678 S. Mountain Rd.
Emporium, Pa. 15834
Kennel (answering machine): (814) 486-0101
Please visit:
http://www.ccspca.webs.com/
www.facebook.com/ccspca
When: May 7th
Where: Emporium Fire Hall
419 N. Broad St.
Emporium, Pa
Time: 10am - Noon
Cost : $5.00 per shot
Note: We will not be checking for dog license,
2011 applications will be available if needed.
CCSPCA
P.O. Box 132
678 S. Mountain Rd.
Emporium, Pa. 15834
Kennel (answering machine): (814) 486-0101
Please visit:
http://www.ccspca.webs.com/
www.facebook.com/ccspca
Lost Keys
Keys Found In Emporium Intersection
A set of 7 miscellaneous styled keys with a purple "D" style key ring were found at the intersection of Route 120 and Rt. 155 in Shippen Township, Cameron County on April 14th.
The owner may claim the keys by contacting PA State Police in Emporium at 814-486-3321.
A set of 7 miscellaneous styled keys with a purple "D" style key ring were found at the intersection of Route 120 and Rt. 155 in Shippen Township, Cameron County on April 14th.
The owner may claim the keys by contacting PA State Police in Emporium at 814-486-3321.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
CCMH residents receive Easter cards
Percy L. House
Mr. House served with the US Army in North African & European Theatre during WW II. He retired from Sylvania where he worked for many years. He had served as President of the UE local 639 Union. Percy was a member of the Miller-Raffaele Post 6221, VFW
Surviving:
In addition to his wife Anna House
Son: Gary House and his wife Donna, Victor, NY
Daughter: Nancy Farber, Howard, PA
Son: Bradley House and his wife Suzanne, Lutz, FL
Son: John House, Virginia
Daughter: Diane Quinn and her husband Pete, Boalsburg
Son: Brian House, Bellefonte
17 Grandchildren
10 Great Grandchildren
Brother: Eugene House, Emporium
Brother: Kenneth House, Niagara Falls, ON Canada
Brother: Douglas House, Butler, PA
Preceded in Death By:
Parents: Percival and Elizabeth Cooper House Son: Kelly House
Sister: Marlene House
Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Monday from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.
Funeral Service will be held at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium on Tuesday (April 26, 2011) at 11:00 AM with Rev. Bruce Burkness, Pastor, St John's Lutheran Church, officiating. A Military Service will be accorded by the Cameron County Memorial Detail.
Burial will be in the Rich Valley Cemetery, Emporium, Pennsylvania
If desired, Memorials may be made to the St. Judes Childrens Hospital or to the American Lung Association
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Rose M. Callahan
Rose M. Callahan, 87, a resident of Oak Ridge Personal Care Home in Mill Hall for the past two years, formerly of Driftwood, died Tuesday, April 19, 2011, in Jersey Shore Hospital, Jersey Shore.
Born December 31, 1923 in Force, she was the daughter of Anthony and Mary Ripko Asalone. On July 7, 1943 in Emporium she married George A. Callahan who died August 11, 1995.
A resident of Driftwood since 1949, Mrs. Callahan was a 1941 graduate of Penfield High School. She was employed for a few years by GTE Sylvania in Emporium and with her husband owned and operated Callahan’s Grocery in Driftwood for 42 years before retiring in 1989.
Mrs. Callahan was a member of St. James Church in Driftwood and for many years maintained the building, decorated, and performed altar duties as well. She was a past member of the Bucktail Volunteer Fire Department in Driftwood, a 20 year member of the Board of Directors of Citizens Bank & Trust Company in Emporium, and was one of the original members of the Sinnemahoning Sportsmans Club.
She is survived by: one son, Jerry (Kathy) Callahan of Springfield; one daughter, Candace (Steve) Murray of Lock Haven; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two brothers, Anthony Asalone of Penfield and Ralph (Charlotte) Asalone of Salisbury, MD; three sisters, Elizabeth (Angelo) Carmella of DuBois, Helen (Vincent) Caporale of Milton, NY, and Margaret Hudsick of Yuma, AZ; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Callahan was predeceased by one sister Teresa Rollyson in 1989.
Friends will be received in the Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home, Emporium, Monday, April 25 from 4-7 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mark Church with Fr. Paul Siebert, pastor, as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Mark Cemetery, Emporium.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Sinnamahoning Volunteer Fire Department
Born December 31, 1923 in Force, she was the daughter of Anthony and Mary Ripko Asalone. On July 7, 1943 in Emporium she married George A. Callahan who died August 11, 1995.
A resident of Driftwood since 1949, Mrs. Callahan was a 1941 graduate of Penfield High School. She was employed for a few years by GTE Sylvania in Emporium and with her husband owned and operated Callahan’s Grocery in Driftwood for 42 years before retiring in 1989.
Mrs. Callahan was a member of St. James Church in Driftwood and for many years maintained the building, decorated, and performed altar duties as well. She was a past member of the Bucktail Volunteer Fire Department in Driftwood, a 20 year member of the Board of Directors of Citizens Bank & Trust Company in Emporium, and was one of the original members of the Sinnemahoning Sportsmans Club.
She is survived by: one son, Jerry (Kathy) Callahan of Springfield; one daughter, Candace (Steve) Murray of Lock Haven; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two brothers, Anthony Asalone of Penfield and Ralph (Charlotte) Asalone of Salisbury, MD; three sisters, Elizabeth (Angelo) Carmella of DuBois, Helen (Vincent) Caporale of Milton, NY, and Margaret Hudsick of Yuma, AZ; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Callahan was predeceased by one sister Teresa Rollyson in 1989.
Friends will be received in the Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home, Emporium, Monday, April 25 from 4-7 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mark Church with Fr. Paul Siebert, pastor, as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Mark Cemetery, Emporium.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Sinnamahoning Volunteer Fire Department
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Cameron County Commissioner Forum Planned for May 11
Cameron County Commissioner race includes four republicans and four democrats vying for just three seats. On Wednesday May 11 at 6 pm local radio station WLEM/WQKY will host a live forum. The event is sponsored by two Cameron County businesses; Good Real Estate and Caldwell Corporation. The live program at the Cameron County courthouse will consist of two segments.
All of the candidates have been invited to the forum. The format calls for the Democratic candidates: incumbent Phil Jones, Jim Thomas, James Slusarick and Thomas Callahan to answer 5 questions each starting at 6pm. The Republican candidates: incumbent Glen Fiebig, Bonnie Smith, Robert Lininger and James Narby will take to the airways at 7pm.
Residents wishing to ask questions, are asked to contact the radio station in Emporium at 814-486-3712 or by email theriver989@yahoo.com.
All of the candidates have been invited to the forum. The format calls for the Democratic candidates: incumbent Phil Jones, Jim Thomas, James Slusarick and Thomas Callahan to answer 5 questions each starting at 6pm. The Republican candidates: incumbent Glen Fiebig, Bonnie Smith, Robert Lininger and James Narby will take to the airways at 7pm.
Residents wishing to ask questions, are asked to contact the radio station in Emporium at 814-486-3712 or by email theriver989@yahoo.com.
Dorothy Bushor
Dorothy Bushor, 87, of 115 Crestline Rd., Sinnemahoning, PA died at Elk Regional Health Center, St. Marys on Monday (April 18, 2011) afternoon.
She was born July 14, 1923 in Sinnemahoning a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Pitts Clontz.
She married the late Lewis L. Bushor
Mrs. Bushor worked at various small business' in the Sinnemahoning area and was a homemaker most of her life. She loved her plants and pets. She lived at the Grove Hose for 20 years.
Surviving:
Son: Robert "Cork" Bushor and his wife Karen, Sinnemahoning
Son: Charles Bushor, Emporium
Son: Theodore Bushor, Driftwood
Several Grandchildren and Several Great Grandchildren
Brother: John Clontz, Keating, PA
Preceded in Death By
Husband: Lewis L. Bushor who died in 1991
Parents: Charles and Elizabeth Pitts Clontz
2 Sons: Frederick and Francis Bushor
Sister: Nancy Clontz
Brother: Charles "Junior" Clontz in 1956
There will be No Visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the Sinnemahoning United Methodist Church Route 120, Sinnemahoning on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Timothy Rogers, Pastor, officiating.
Burial will be in the Crum Cemetery, Sinnemahoning
Memorial Contributions may be made to Sinnemahoning United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 98 ! Sinnemahoning, PA 15861 or to The Grove House, 436 Old West Creek Rd., Emporium, PA 15834
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
She was born July 14, 1923 in Sinnemahoning a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Pitts Clontz.
She married the late Lewis L. Bushor
Mrs. Bushor worked at various small business' in the Sinnemahoning area and was a homemaker most of her life. She loved her plants and pets. She lived at the Grove Hose for 20 years.
Surviving:
Son: Robert "Cork" Bushor and his wife Karen, Sinnemahoning
Son: Charles Bushor, Emporium
Son: Theodore Bushor, Driftwood
Several Grandchildren and Several Great Grandchildren
Brother: John Clontz, Keating, PA
Preceded in Death By
Husband: Lewis L. Bushor who died in 1991
Parents: Charles and Elizabeth Pitts Clontz
2 Sons: Frederick and Francis Bushor
Sister: Nancy Clontz
Brother: Charles "Junior" Clontz in 1956
There will be No Visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the Sinnemahoning United Methodist Church Route 120, Sinnemahoning on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Timothy Rogers, Pastor, officiating.
Burial will be in the Crum Cemetery, Sinnemahoning
Memorial Contributions may be made to Sinnemahoning United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 98 ! Sinnemahoning, PA 15861 or to The Grove House, 436 Old West Creek Rd., Emporium, PA 15834
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Danta Louis “Dan” Galeotti
Danta Louis “Dan” Galeotti, 74, of Austin, PA, passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 16, 2011 in his home surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.
Born July 27, 1936 in Austin, he was a son of Louis H. and Rose B. Majot Galeotti. On July 15, 1974 in Austin, he married Doreen Benedict, who survives.
Mr. Galeotti attended the Austin Area School and was a U.S. Air Force veteran having serving at the end of the Korean War, attaining the rank of sergeant. He, along with his wife, owned and operated Galeotti’s Restaurant in Austin for over 43 years.
He was a life member of Austin Post #7810 V.F.W., a life member of Potter Post #192 American Legion in Coudersport, and a life member of Sampson Air Force Base Veterans Association in Geneva, NY. Mr. Galeotti was a member and past president of the Tioga-Potter County Tavern Association and a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, having owned his own airplane.
Surviving besides his wife are two daughters, Laurie A. Galeotti of Phoenix, Arizona and Lettie R. Marinaro of Buffalo, NY; a stepson, Carl A. Benedict of Sioux Falls, SD; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; a brother, Louis H. (Connie) Galeotti of Keating Summit; a sister, Margaret R. (Tom) Kamats of Emporium; many cousins, nieces, nephews; and his best friend, Bart Greeley, Jr. of Coudersport.
Mr. Galeotti was predeceased by his parents.
In keeping with Dan’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral services.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Potter County Hospice, 1001 East Second Street, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Arrangements are under the care of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA.
Born July 27, 1936 in Austin, he was a son of Louis H. and Rose B. Majot Galeotti. On July 15, 1974 in Austin, he married Doreen Benedict, who survives.
Mr. Galeotti attended the Austin Area School and was a U.S. Air Force veteran having serving at the end of the Korean War, attaining the rank of sergeant. He, along with his wife, owned and operated Galeotti’s Restaurant in Austin for over 43 years.
He was a life member of Austin Post #7810 V.F.W., a life member of Potter Post #192 American Legion in Coudersport, and a life member of Sampson Air Force Base Veterans Association in Geneva, NY. Mr. Galeotti was a member and past president of the Tioga-Potter County Tavern Association and a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, having owned his own airplane.
Surviving besides his wife are two daughters, Laurie A. Galeotti of Phoenix, Arizona and Lettie R. Marinaro of Buffalo, NY; a stepson, Carl A. Benedict of Sioux Falls, SD; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; a brother, Louis H. (Connie) Galeotti of Keating Summit; a sister, Margaret R. (Tom) Kamats of Emporium; many cousins, nieces, nephews; and his best friend, Bart Greeley, Jr. of Coudersport.
Mr. Galeotti was predeceased by his parents.
In keeping with Dan’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral services.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Potter County Hospice, 1001 East Second Street, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Arrangements are under the care of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA.
David J. "Bugs" McManigle
David and his wife Sarah celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last April. Bugs graduated from Cameron County High School in the class of 1955. He served with the US Army in Anchorage, Alaska during the time the Alaskan Territory became our 49th state. He was a coowner of the former McManigle & Markert Business Supply Co. for many years. He had worked for Sylvania, Emporium Borough and Motor Coil. He served on the Emporium Borough Council over 15 years and as President for several of those years. He was a member of the K of C, Monte Fonte Lodge, Buck Trail Rangers and the St. Mark Catholic Church.
Surviving:
In addition to Sarah Hathaway McManigle are sons David "Scoop" McManigle and his wife Karen of Emporium, Mark "Howdy" McManigle, State College, PA.; daughters Julie McManigle and Jerry Catalone of Emporium, and Karen Munson and her husband Eric of Erie, Pa.
14 Grandchildren: Justin, Nikki, Megan, Donald, Bree, Erica, Lexi, Bethany, Zach, Sean, Kyle, Garrett, Chase & EJ;
3 Great Grandchildren: Ray-Ray, Nicholas, Karson
Sisters; Jean Dunkleberger, Emporium, Elaine McManigle, Towson, MD, Virginia, Mrs. Larry Pope, Lawrenceville, GA., Phyllis Sullivan, Emporium, Maxine George, Emporium, Judy, Mrs. Ralph Mongillo, Bradford and a brother John "Mick" McManigle, Emporium.
Several: Nieces and Nephews,
Preceded in Death By:
Parents: John F. and Marian Cooper McManigle and a few "laws"
Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium on Monday (April 18, 2011) at 10:30 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant.
Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Sunday from 3-6 PM.
A Military Service will be accorded by the Cameron County Memorial Detail.
Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cameron County Ambulance Service, 299 E. Second St., Emporium, PA 15834 or to St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 E. 4th Street, Emporium, PA 15834
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Robert B. Carson,
Robert B. Carson, 79, of Oakmont (formerly of Emporium and Towanda, PA) died on April 14, 2011, at Health South Monroeville.
Born in South Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Bird C. and Louise (Hemphill) Carson. Beloved husband of Pauline (Hackett) Carson and the late Deanna (Ristine) Carson; father of Robin C. McGhee and Stephan Carson; brother of David Carson; grandfather of Patrick J. and Brendon T. McGhee; stepfather of Freda Aughenbaugh and her son James D. Wetzel.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Dr. Bernard Carson.
Friends and relatives are invited to his funeral service on Monday, April 18, 2011, 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 378 Delaware Ave. Oakmont 15139.
EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH.
Interment in Newton Cemetery Emporium, PA will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
Professional arrangements entrusted to BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES. INC., 421 Allegheny Ave, Oakmont
Born in South Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Bird C. and Louise (Hemphill) Carson. Beloved husband of Pauline (Hackett) Carson and the late Deanna (Ristine) Carson; father of Robin C. McGhee and Stephan Carson; brother of David Carson; grandfather of Patrick J. and Brendon T. McGhee; stepfather of Freda Aughenbaugh and her son James D. Wetzel.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Dr. Bernard Carson.
Friends and relatives are invited to his funeral service on Monday, April 18, 2011, 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 378 Delaware Ave. Oakmont 15139.
EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH.
Interment in Newton Cemetery Emporium, PA will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
Professional arrangements entrusted to BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES. INC., 421 Allegheny Ave, Oakmont
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Lois Clinger
Lois Clinger, 85, of 54 S. Maple St., Emporium died at Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys on Thursday (April 14, 2011) morning. She was born February 13, 1926 in St. Petersburg, Florida a daughter of the late Bruce Luman and Ella Black Rhines. On September 21, 1991 in Emporium she married the late Lyman F. Maines. Mrs. Clingers first husband was Jack Clinger whom she married Feb. 13, 1946.
She attended Emporium High School. She worked as a mail girl for Sylvania during WW II when Emporium was known as "Girl Town USA" She then worked for the various companies like GTE Sylvania, Philips Electronics & Tau Electronics. She also worked for Meisel's Dress Store. She was a member of the First Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher for several years. She was a floor manager of the former Emporium Skating Rink a 16 year member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 194, Emporium and was a past president of the Guy and Mary Felt Manor Auxiliary for several years.
Surviving
Son: Gary Clinger and his wife Barbara, Emporium
Son: Dennis Clinger, Emporium
4 Grandchildren: David, Chris, James & Denise Clinger
8 Great Grandchildren: Tyler, Cory, Toni, Brittaney, Jacy, Kalani, Karrie & Destiny
2 Great Great Grandchildren: Isaac & Ivan
A nephew whom she helped raise: Philip "Terry" Barker, Fort Myers, FL
Several other nieces and nephews,
Preceded in Death By:
Parents: Bruce Luman and Ella Black Rhines
First husband: Jack Clinger who died Feb. 16, 1989
Second Husband: Lyman Maines who died June 28, 1993
Brother: Gerald Rhines
2 Sisters: Dassie "Lucille" Rhines & Velma "Maxine" Freedline
Visitation with Video Tribute will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Friday from 4:00-7:00 PM.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium on Saturday (April 16, 2011) at 1:00 PM with Rev. R. Scott Melott, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium.
Memorial Contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 424 N. Broad Street, Emporium, PA 15834 or to the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Unit 194, 427 E. Third St., Emporium, PA 15834
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
CCMH Support Goups To Meet
Charles Cole Memorial Hospital will host Grief Connection, a bereavement support group, at 7 p.m. April 26 at the Patterson Cancer Care Center.
A cancer support group will meet at 7 p.m. April 18 at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital’s Patterson Cancer Care Center.
A cancer support group will meet at 7 p.m. April 18 at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital’s Patterson Cancer Care Center.
Glenis Rae Stewart, 87
Glenis Rae Stewart, 87, of Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, formerly of Cameron died at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium on Wednesday evening (April 13, 2011)
She was born May 28, 1923 in Cameron a daughter of the late James Edward and Daisy Rees Stewart.
In the era when one could skip grades, Glenis flew through the Emporium High School so swiftly she graduated the day after she turned 14. Through the years she worked for Sylvania, HRB Singer in Bellefonte, State Forestry & eventually retiring from Northern Tier Community Action. For many years Glenis worked with the mentally challenged children in various associations that included them in sporting events. She loved seeing them achieve goals that they once thought never possible. During Christmas she spent endless hours collecting gifts and wrapping them for those people placed in special homes making sure that their Christmas's were special and not forgotten. She had a passion for dancing and taught most of her nieces and nephews how to ballroom dance & danced the night away where ever dances were held. She was one of the first on the committee to start the Emporium Country Club. In recent years, Glenis just enjoys relaxing while reading a good novel with mysteries being her favorite.
Surviving:
Sister: Wilma Stewart Prime, Hillsboro, OR
Nieces & Nephews: Terry Gore & Ned Gore, St. Marys
Roberta Blessel & Susan Hoy, Emporium
Melissa Stewart, Lebanon, PA
Timothy Prime, Philadelphia
Kevin Prime, Hillsboro, OR
Micheleen Cannon, Cle Elum, WA
Preceded in Death By:
Parents: James Edward and Daisy Rees Stewart
Brother: Amos "Gale" Stewart
Sister: Norma Gore
There will be No Visitation.
Memorial Service will be held at the Barnett Funeral Home, Emporium at a later date to be announced.
Memorial Contributions may be made to The Grove House, 436 Old West Creek Rd., Emporium, PA 15834 or to the Guy & Mary Felt Manor, 110 East 4th Street, Emporium, PA 15834
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
She was born May 28, 1923 in Cameron a daughter of the late James Edward and Daisy Rees Stewart.
In the era when one could skip grades, Glenis flew through the Emporium High School so swiftly she graduated the day after she turned 14. Through the years she worked for Sylvania, HRB Singer in Bellefonte, State Forestry & eventually retiring from Northern Tier Community Action. For many years Glenis worked with the mentally challenged children in various associations that included them in sporting events. She loved seeing them achieve goals that they once thought never possible. During Christmas she spent endless hours collecting gifts and wrapping them for those people placed in special homes making sure that their Christmas's were special and not forgotten. She had a passion for dancing and taught most of her nieces and nephews how to ballroom dance & danced the night away where ever dances were held. She was one of the first on the committee to start the Emporium Country Club. In recent years, Glenis just enjoys relaxing while reading a good novel with mysteries being her favorite.
Surviving:
Sister: Wilma Stewart Prime, Hillsboro, OR
Nieces & Nephews: Terry Gore & Ned Gore, St. Marys
Roberta Blessel & Susan Hoy, Emporium
Melissa Stewart, Lebanon, PA
Timothy Prime, Philadelphia
Kevin Prime, Hillsboro, OR
Micheleen Cannon, Cle Elum, WA
Preceded in Death By:
Parents: James Edward and Daisy Rees Stewart
Brother: Amos "Gale" Stewart
Sister: Norma Gore
There will be No Visitation.
Memorial Service will be held at the Barnett Funeral Home, Emporium at a later date to be announced.
Memorial Contributions may be made to The Grove House, 436 Old West Creek Rd., Emporium, PA 15834 or to the Guy & Mary Felt Manor, 110 East 4th Street, Emporium, PA 15834
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
Friday, April 8, 2011
Cameron County SPCA RABIES CLINIC
When: May 7th
Where: Emporium Fire Hall
419 N. Broad St.
Emporium, Pa
Time: 10am - Noon
Cost : $5.00 per shot
Note: We will not be checking for dog license,
2011 applications will be available if needed.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Therapeutic Touch Cancelled
Therapeutic touch at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital has been cancelled for April 14. It will meet again at 7 p.m., May 12 at the Patterson Cancer Care Center.
Breastfeeding Support Group
Charles Cole Memorial Hospital will host a breastfeeding support group at 5:30 p.m., April 7 at the hospital’s obstetric unit. Moms and babies are invited for an evening of fellowship, sharing, and a time to ask questions. Breastfeeding rates for new moms who chose to breastfeed their babies were 76 percent, January; 59 percent, February; and 73 percent, March. For more information, call 274-9301, ext. 1243.
Eileen S. Geleskie, 86
Eileen S. Geleskie, 86, of 167 East 4th St., Emporium died at Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys on Wednesday (April 6, 2011) morning. She was born September 28, 1924 in Emporium a daughter of the late Roy E. and Mary Welch Stroup. on October 30, 1948 in St. Mark's Church, Emporium she married the late Frank E. Geleskie
Mrs. Geleskie graduated from Emporium High School and from Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor degree in electrical engineering. She worked at Corning Glass and at Sylvania before working with her husband at the former Geleskie Insurance Agency. She was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church.
Surviving
Daughter: Anne, Mrs. Raymond DeMatz, Emporium
Daughter: Edith M. Geleskie, Clarion
Son: Mark Geleskie and his wife Joan, State College
Son: Paul F. Geleskie, Tallahassee, FL
Son: Peter T. Geleskie, MD, Nashville, TN
8 Grandchildren
Sister: Margaret Simon, Emporium
Preceded in Death By
Parents: Roy E. and Mary Welch Stroup
Husband: Frank E. Geleskie who died Sept. 19, 2005
Brother: Edwin Stroup
There will be No Visitation at this time.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church at a later date to be announced.
Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Community Nurses Inc., 757 Johnsonburg Rd., Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857 or to the Cameron County Ambulance Service, 299 E. Second St., Emporium, PA 15834
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements
Mrs. Geleskie graduated from Emporium High School and from Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor degree in electrical engineering. She worked at Corning Glass and at Sylvania before working with her husband at the former Geleskie Insurance Agency. She was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church.
Surviving
Daughter: Anne, Mrs. Raymond DeMatz, Emporium
Daughter: Edith M. Geleskie, Clarion
Son: Mark Geleskie and his wife Joan, State College
Son: Paul F. Geleskie, Tallahassee, FL
Son: Peter T. Geleskie, MD, Nashville, TN
8 Grandchildren
Sister: Margaret Simon, Emporium
Preceded in Death By
Parents: Roy E. and Mary Welch Stroup
Husband: Frank E. Geleskie who died Sept. 19, 2005
Brother: Edwin Stroup
There will be No Visitation at this time.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church at a later date to be announced.
Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Community Nurses Inc., 757 Johnsonburg Rd., Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857 or to the Cameron County Ambulance Service, 299 E. Second St., Emporium, PA 15834
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
CCMH Recieves Donations
Charles Cole Memorial Hospital received the following charitable donations through March.
Gifts were made in memory of Josephine Miles by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Woodard, Phyllis Hickok, Mitchell Creek Sportsman Club and Stephen and Connie Bolt; in memory of Robert Hemphill, Michael Lajcsak and Dick Magill by Bonnie Healy; in memory of Donna Knight by Claud Knight; in memory of Kathleen Hart by Sherri Kinney.
Additional donations were made by James Herzog, Lawrence Grigsby and Helen Erskine.
For more information about giving at CCMH, or to make a donation, visit www.charlescolehospital.com or call 274-5204.
Gifts were made in memory of Josephine Miles by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Woodard, Phyllis Hickok, Mitchell Creek Sportsman Club and Stephen and Connie Bolt; in memory of Robert Hemphill, Michael Lajcsak and Dick Magill by Bonnie Healy; in memory of Donna Knight by Claud Knight; in memory of Kathleen Hart by Sherri Kinney.
Additional donations were made by James Herzog, Lawrence Grigsby and Helen Erskine.
For more information about giving at CCMH, or to make a donation, visit www.charlescolehospital.com or call 274-5204.
CCMH Support Groups
Charles Cole Memorial Hospital will host therapeutic touch at 7 p.m. April 14 at CCMH’s Patterson Cancer Care Center. Therapeutic Touch is free and open to the public. For more information, call 274-9301, ext. 1487.
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A Hospice Clinic meets every other Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital’s Home Health and Hospice office. The meeting provides a variety of information for doctors, nurses, families, personal caregivers and anyone interested in learning more about area hospice services. Call 814/274-0384 for more information.
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Charles Cole Memorial Hospital will host an Alzheimer’s support group at 10 a.m. April 13 at the hospital’s main conference room. New and existing patients and their families and caregivers are welcome to attend. For more information, call 814/274-9301, ext. 1436.
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Charles Cole Memorial Hospital will host a fibromyalgia support group at 6 p.m. April 11 (the second Monday of each month) in the hospital conference room.
Terri Cooney leads the group to provide support and education to patients, family, caregivers and anyone interested in learning more about fibromyalgia. The group provides coping strategies and moral support as well as boost awareness about the illness. Since being diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2005, she has researched the illness extensively, including various treatment options.
Cooney is a retired high school English teacher with 16 years of experience. She is also a Reiki master and teacher and is experienced in a number of mind/body therapies such as meditation, biofeedback, yoga and hypnosis.
For more information, contact Cooney at fibrofog@mail.com or 814/225-4400.
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A Hospice Clinic meets every other Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital’s Home Health and Hospice office. The meeting provides a variety of information for doctors, nurses, families, personal caregivers and anyone interested in learning more about area hospice services. Call 814/274-0384 for more information.
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Charles Cole Memorial Hospital will host an Alzheimer’s support group at 10 a.m. April 13 at the hospital’s main conference room. New and existing patients and their families and caregivers are welcome to attend. For more information, call 814/274-9301, ext. 1436.
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Charles Cole Memorial Hospital will host a fibromyalgia support group at 6 p.m. April 11 (the second Monday of each month) in the hospital conference room.
Terri Cooney leads the group to provide support and education to patients, family, caregivers and anyone interested in learning more about fibromyalgia. The group provides coping strategies and moral support as well as boost awareness about the illness. Since being diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2005, she has researched the illness extensively, including various treatment options.
Cooney is a retired high school English teacher with 16 years of experience. She is also a Reiki master and teacher and is experienced in a number of mind/body therapies such as meditation, biofeedback, yoga and hypnosis.
For more information, contact Cooney at fibrofog@mail.com or 814/225-4400.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Thomas H. Joyce, 84, Columbia, MD & Emporium, PA
COLUMBIA, Md. - Thomas H. Joyce, a retired journalist and federal government official, died March 17th at his home in Columbia, Md., of a heart attack. He was 84.
Mr. Joyce worked in Washington, D.C. for nearly 30 years, first as Washington correspondent for the Detroit News, and then in the Washington Bureau of Newsweek Magazine.
In 1977 he joined the administration of President Carter as assistant director of the president's council on Wage and Price Stability. When President Carter left office Mr. Joyce became public affairs director for the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service in the House of Representatives. He retired in 1989.
As a journalist he covered a number of major news stories, including the war in Vietnam, the trials of James R. Hoffa, the Civil Rights Movement, the White House, and the Watergate scandal.
Mr. Joyce was a 1951 graduate of Michigan State University. He was a Nieman Fellow at Harvard University, 1960-61, where he studied economics.
Born in Detroit, Mich., Nov. 15, 1926, Mr. Joyce divided his youth between that city and the small town of Emporium, Pa., where he maintained a small mountain hideaway until his death.
He served in the U.S. Army near the end of World War II. He joined the 82nd Airborne Division when it returned to the U.S. from Europe.
Mr. Joyce is survived by his wife, Leonora Heys; two daughters from a previous marriage to Carol Chadwick (Sarah Joyce-McCarron of Washington, D.C., and Martha Joyce Dail of Cambridge, Md.); and four grandchildren. He was predeceased in death by another daughter, Elizabeth Joyce.
Mr. Joyce worked in Washington, D.C. for nearly 30 years, first as Washington correspondent for the Detroit News, and then in the Washington Bureau of Newsweek Magazine.
In 1977 he joined the administration of President Carter as assistant director of the president's council on Wage and Price Stability. When President Carter left office Mr. Joyce became public affairs director for the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service in the House of Representatives. He retired in 1989.
As a journalist he covered a number of major news stories, including the war in Vietnam, the trials of James R. Hoffa, the Civil Rights Movement, the White House, and the Watergate scandal.
Mr. Joyce was a 1951 graduate of Michigan State University. He was a Nieman Fellow at Harvard University, 1960-61, where he studied economics.
Born in Detroit, Mich., Nov. 15, 1926, Mr. Joyce divided his youth between that city and the small town of Emporium, Pa., where he maintained a small mountain hideaway until his death.
He served in the U.S. Army near the end of World War II. He joined the 82nd Airborne Division when it returned to the U.S. from Europe.
Mr. Joyce is survived by his wife, Leonora Heys; two daughters from a previous marriage to Carol Chadwick (Sarah Joyce-McCarron of Washington, D.C., and Martha Joyce Dail of Cambridge, Md.); and four grandchildren. He was predeceased in death by another daughter, Elizabeth Joyce.
Friday, April 1, 2011
CC Resident Profiled on Americas Most Wanted
Authorities discovered Chapman's prison uniform by a nearby stream, but Chapman has been incognito ever since. He now faces escape charges.
The Emporium Police Department joined forces with the U.S. Marshals Service's Fugitive Task Force in the Middle District of Pennsylvania to aid in the pursuit of Chapman.
The story can be followed by clicking on this link
http://www.amw.com/fugitives/case.cfm?id=77464