Starting today, Monday August 30th, this will be a familiar sighting on the roadways.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Cameron County Begins 2010 School Year
Starting today, Monday August 30th, this will be a familiar sighting on the roadways.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Cameron County SPCA
Adorable,Available!
The CCSPCA site has some four-legged friends awaiting new homes.
Check out their website @ http://www.ccspca.webs.com.
Weekend in the Wilds Results
Weekend in the Wilds brought street filled crowds to Emporium on Saturday. The Cameron County Chamber of Commerce estimates more than $10,000 was spent during the weekend. Non-profit organizations, restaurants and artists reported brisk sales during Saturday which drew at least one thousand people to the event. Live music was provided by The Grey Knights Drum and Bugle Corps, The Community Band and country band, Full Moon.
One of the biggest events was the Big Foot Hunt sponsored by Mountaineer Search and Rescue. Nearly 30 hunters took to the county trails and roads looking for the twelve big foots which were hid throughout the county and nine were found. The winning hunters included Wendy Davis, Jonathan Good, Justin Zimmer, McKenzie Maggaro, Deb George, Josh Dixon, Shey Chmelar, Christie Slottje, and Eric Shupe.
The car/truck/bike show drew nearly 70 vehicles. Vehicle owners from Emporium joined owners from as far away as New York. The winners included Anne Johnson, Bike Belsole, Den Anderson, Norm and Jane Smith, Joan Freer, John Bisker, Jim Ewing, Ernie Oldani, Ken Schaeffer, Chuck Kepler, Harlan Smith, Paul carson, Donna Wilson, Ben and Beckie VanSickles, Bob Levia, Mark Hoffman, Phil Heasley, David and Dee Tanano, Ken Harman, Mike Baumgratz, Chuck Hutwagner, Pam Irwin, Chester and Marilyn Sheets, Tom Bell, Ivan Freer, Chris Stanko, Leroy Laird, Andy Hoy, Thomas Skiver, Betty Vogel, Kenny McKervey, Carl Hanes, Richard Spouse, Wayne Rigard and Bob Rodich. The Bikes Best of Show winner was Jeff Martin (1998 Harley Softail) from Roulette. Randy Clark from Bradford took home the Truck Best of Show with his 1957 Chevy 3100. Car Best of Show was awarded to Bill Pfaff (1932 Ford Coupe) from St Marys. This year children voted for their favorite. The winner was Ken Anderson from St Marys with a 2007 Mustang GT 500.
Nearly 300 people voted in the Cameron County Best Wings Contest. For the second year in a row, Weebulls in Driftwood was voted number 1.
One of the biggest events was the Big Foot Hunt sponsored by Mountaineer Search and Rescue. Nearly 30 hunters took to the county trails and roads looking for the twelve big foots which were hid throughout the county and nine were found. The winning hunters included Wendy Davis, Jonathan Good, Justin Zimmer, McKenzie Maggaro, Deb George, Josh Dixon, Shey Chmelar, Christie Slottje, and Eric Shupe.
The car/truck/bike show drew nearly 70 vehicles. Vehicle owners from Emporium joined owners from as far away as New York. The winners included Anne Johnson, Bike Belsole, Den Anderson, Norm and Jane Smith, Joan Freer, John Bisker, Jim Ewing, Ernie Oldani, Ken Schaeffer, Chuck Kepler, Harlan Smith, Paul carson, Donna Wilson, Ben and Beckie VanSickles, Bob Levia, Mark Hoffman, Phil Heasley, David and Dee Tanano, Ken Harman, Mike Baumgratz, Chuck Hutwagner, Pam Irwin, Chester and Marilyn Sheets, Tom Bell, Ivan Freer, Chris Stanko, Leroy Laird, Andy Hoy, Thomas Skiver, Betty Vogel, Kenny McKervey, Carl Hanes, Richard Spouse, Wayne Rigard and Bob Rodich. The Bikes Best of Show winner was Jeff Martin (1998 Harley Softail) from Roulette. Randy Clark from Bradford took home the Truck Best of Show with his 1957 Chevy 3100. Car Best of Show was awarded to Bill Pfaff (1932 Ford Coupe) from St Marys. This year children voted for their favorite. The winner was Ken Anderson from St Marys with a 2007 Mustang GT 500.
Nearly 300 people voted in the Cameron County Best Wings Contest. For the second year in a row, Weebulls in Driftwood was voted number 1.
Cameron County Sesquicentennial Parade
Cameron County Sesquicentennial Parade will step off at noon on Saturday September 4
. It will highlight a patriotic theme noting all the men and women from the county that have served in every war since the Bucktails floated to Harrisburg to serve during the Revolutionary War. The Grand Marshall of the parade will be 93 year old Andrew Richnafsky who served in World War II.
Richnafsky’s heroism during the war is well documented. While serving in Czechoslovakia, a fellow soldier was hit by shrapnel from an artillery shell. Richnafsky picked up the man and began carrying him, but before he could get very far, Richnafsky also was wounded twice. That did not stop the Cameron County native from continuing 300 yards to safety. The man Richnafsky saved, lost his eyesight, and lived a productive life. In fact he was named in the 1970’s as the Handicap Person of the Year.
Richnafsky will be joined by the oldest resident of Cameron County. 105 year old C.W. Hudson has been invited to ride in the parade! The oldest woman, 100 year old Ruth Laughlin is unable to participate.
Parade day excitement begins at 9 in the morning when the Cameron County Little League Complex will morph into balloon heaven. Four patriotic themed helium filled balloons will be blown up at the facility. Most of the 80 plus units scheduled to march in the parade will gather on Route 155 just outside of Emporium. At noon the parade will march from the caboose on Route 120 to Woodland Avenue in Emporium.
A viewing stand will be located on Fourth Street in front of the Northern Tier Community Action facility. At the stand, the winners of first and second place trophies plus the Commissioners and Emporium Foundation trophies will be announced. Local radio station WLEM/WQKY will broadcast the parade live from the viewing stand.
During the parade, various vendors will be selling food and parade balloons. The Cameron County Fair Association will sell funnel cakes, deep fried Oreos and water, while the First Presbyterian Church of Emporium will offer walking ice cream sundaes. Following the parade, the Cameron County Quilters will raffle off a quilt. Cameron County Community Chest will plunge the ducks into the water from the Broad Street Bridge at 2:30 following the parade. The finish line is on Front Street near the Gazebo.
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tina Johns Lorson says, “the event is full of fun for the entire family”. The parade should last about 90 minutes. “It has been wonderful to see the support of the community from municipal officials, small business owners and groups and organizations.”
. It will highlight a patriotic theme noting all the men and women from the county that have served in every war since the Bucktails floated to Harrisburg to serve during the Revolutionary War. The Grand Marshall of the parade will be 93 year old Andrew Richnafsky who served in World War II.
Richnafsky’s heroism during the war is well documented. While serving in Czechoslovakia, a fellow soldier was hit by shrapnel from an artillery shell. Richnafsky picked up the man and began carrying him, but before he could get very far, Richnafsky also was wounded twice. That did not stop the Cameron County native from continuing 300 yards to safety. The man Richnafsky saved, lost his eyesight, and lived a productive life. In fact he was named in the 1970’s as the Handicap Person of the Year.
Richnafsky will be joined by the oldest resident of Cameron County. 105 year old C.W. Hudson has been invited to ride in the parade! The oldest woman, 100 year old Ruth Laughlin is unable to participate.
Parade day excitement begins at 9 in the morning when the Cameron County Little League Complex will morph into balloon heaven. Four patriotic themed helium filled balloons will be blown up at the facility. Most of the 80 plus units scheduled to march in the parade will gather on Route 155 just outside of Emporium. At noon the parade will march from the caboose on Route 120 to Woodland Avenue in Emporium.
A viewing stand will be located on Fourth Street in front of the Northern Tier Community Action facility. At the stand, the winners of first and second place trophies plus the Commissioners and Emporium Foundation trophies will be announced. Local radio station WLEM/WQKY will broadcast the parade live from the viewing stand.
During the parade, various vendors will be selling food and parade balloons. The Cameron County Fair Association will sell funnel cakes, deep fried Oreos and water, while the First Presbyterian Church of Emporium will offer walking ice cream sundaes. Following the parade, the Cameron County Quilters will raffle off a quilt. Cameron County Community Chest will plunge the ducks into the water from the Broad Street Bridge at 2:30 following the parade. The finish line is on Front Street near the Gazebo.
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tina Johns Lorson says, “the event is full of fun for the entire family”. The parade should last about 90 minutes. “It has been wonderful to see the support of the community from municipal officials, small business owners and groups and organizations.”
Monday, August 23, 2010
CCHS Band
Last week the Cameron County High School band held their final evening practice for the summer of 2010. In these photos, band members take a welcome break from practicing the routines.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
David Hutton 5th Annual 5k Run & 2 Mile Walk
5th Annual 5k Run & 2 Mile Walk
Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 9:00am
Cameron County High School, Emporium, PA
Contact Lynn Newcomber @ 814-486-1508 for further information.
Plan on attending this event !!
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Bucktail Re-Union August 27-29
The Bucktail Re-Union Returns to Emporium for the Sesquicentennial
It was 1896 when the Bucktails planned a reunion in Emporium. In 2010 those that remember the Bucktails will gather at the Cameron County Fairgrounds. The gathering will take place August 27-29.
Re-Union members will dress in wool uniforms, set up a camp similar to what the Bucktails did when they fought in the Civil War. One of those uniforms is on display at the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce.
The public is encouraged to come to the fairgrounds starting Friday night at 8 when stories will be shared around a campfire. On Saturday the camp will open at 10 in the morning and various displays will be on display. At noon the Bucktails will eat a camp lunch and 4:30 a photograph using Civil War era methods will be taken. A dinner will be served at 6 PM.
Sunday the Bucktails will host a wreath laying ceremony at the Newton Cemetery at the grave site of Lt. R.B. Warner of Company “C”.
Organizers expect at 30 Bucktails and family members to attend the Re-Union. If you would like more information contact Chuck Copello at 814-389-5405.
It was 1896 when the Bucktails planned a reunion in Emporium. In 2010 those that remember the Bucktails will gather at the Cameron County Fairgrounds. The gathering will take place August 27-29.
Re-Union members will dress in wool uniforms, set up a camp similar to what the Bucktails did when they fought in the Civil War. One of those uniforms is on display at the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce.
The public is encouraged to come to the fairgrounds starting Friday night at 8 when stories will be shared around a campfire. On Saturday the camp will open at 10 in the morning and various displays will be on display. At noon the Bucktails will eat a camp lunch and 4:30 a photograph using Civil War era methods will be taken. A dinner will be served at 6 PM.
Sunday the Bucktails will host a wreath laying ceremony at the Newton Cemetery at the grave site of Lt. R.B. Warner of Company “C”.
Organizers expect at 30 Bucktails and family members to attend the Re-Union. If you would like more information contact Chuck Copello at 814-389-5405.
Big Band Era Dance August 27-29
Cameron County Honors the Big Band Era
As the thermometer rises so do the activities associated with the Cameron County Sesquicentennial. In August a formal dance will be held and the Bucktails will host a Re-Union at the Cameron County Fairgrounds.
Emporium Moose Lodge #368 will turn back the clock to the days of the Big Band era with a dance on Saturday August 14. Men must wear coats and ties while woman must wear dresses. The doors open at 8PM and the dance will continue until midnight. The cost is $2.00 a person and the fundraising will be used to purchase a replacement flag for the Big Flag Memorial.
The weekend of August 27-29 the Bucktails will host a Re-Union for the first time in Emporium since 1896. The public is invited to the events that begin Friday night at 8 with a campfire.
As the thermometer rises so do the activities associated with the Cameron County Sesquicentennial. In August a formal dance will be held and the Bucktails will host a Re-Union at the Cameron County Fairgrounds.
Emporium Moose Lodge #368 will turn back the clock to the days of the Big Band era with a dance on Saturday August 14. Men must wear coats and ties while woman must wear dresses. The doors open at 8PM and the dance will continue until midnight. The cost is $2.00 a person and the fundraising will be used to purchase a replacement flag for the Big Flag Memorial.
The weekend of August 27-29 the Bucktails will host a Re-Union for the first time in Emporium since 1896. The public is invited to the events that begin Friday night at 8 with a campfire.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Tractor Parade begins CC Fair Week
"Remembering Our Heritage" ~ "Envisioning our Future" - is the theme of Cameron Counties 42nd fair. The fair began today, Aug 9th, with it's Celebrate Agriculture Day & a tractor parade thru town kicked off the evening. Several makes & types of tractors made their way thru town and they were accompianed by the CC High School marching band, the fire dept & horses.
Sharon A. Geci Obit
Sharon A. Geci, 63, of 235 Summit St., Austin, PA formerly of Emporium, died at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Friday night. (August 6, 2010).
She was born Aug 8, 1946 in St. Marys a daughter of Mabel Streich Gennocro, Bradford, PA and the late Anthony Gennocro
She married David Geci, who survives.
Mrs. Geci graduated from Emporium High School in the class of 1964. She was a member of Miller-Raffaele Unit #6222 of the America Ladies Auxiliary Unit 194, the American Legion Auxiliary and the 40 & 8.
Surviving
In addition to her mother Mabel & husband David
Daughter: Denise Geci, Austin
Son: Ron Geci, Emporium
Daughter: Stephanie Geci, Austin
Daughter: Danette Geci, Austin
8 Grandchildren: Erica, Kortney, Ethan, Kiera, Katelyn, Alyssa, Mikala & James
3 Great Grandsons: Treven, Blake & Hunter
Sister: Dorothy "Dot" Chirillo, Bradford
Sister: Mary "Margie" Putt, Emporium
Sister: Gloria Berry, Emporium
Brother: James Gennocro and his wife Dolly, Emporium
Brother: Mick Gennocro and his companion Jan, Tennessee
Brother: Sam Gennocro and his companion Paula, Duke Center
Several: Nieces and Nephews,
Preceded in Death By:
Father: Anthony Gennocro
Brother: Anthony "Butch" Gennocro
The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium on Wednesday from 4:00 - 4:45 PM. Memorial Service will follow at 5:00 PM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor of St. Mark Catholic Church, officiating.
She was born Aug 8, 1946 in St. Marys a daughter of Mabel Streich Gennocro, Bradford, PA and the late Anthony Gennocro
She married David Geci, who survives.
Mrs. Geci graduated from Emporium High School in the class of 1964. She was a member of Miller-Raffaele Unit #6222 of the America Ladies Auxiliary Unit 194, the American Legion Auxiliary and the 40 & 8.
Surviving
In addition to her mother Mabel & husband David
Daughter: Denise Geci, Austin
Son: Ron Geci, Emporium
Daughter: Stephanie Geci, Austin
Daughter: Danette Geci, Austin
8 Grandchildren: Erica, Kortney, Ethan, Kiera, Katelyn, Alyssa, Mikala & James
3 Great Grandsons: Treven, Blake & Hunter
Sister: Dorothy "Dot" Chirillo, Bradford
Sister: Mary "Margie" Putt, Emporium
Sister: Gloria Berry, Emporium
Brother: James Gennocro and his wife Dolly, Emporium
Brother: Mick Gennocro and his companion Jan, Tennessee
Brother: Sam Gennocro and his companion Paula, Duke Center
Several: Nieces and Nephews,
Preceded in Death By:
Father: Anthony Gennocro
Brother: Anthony "Butch" Gennocro
The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium on Wednesday from 4:00 - 4:45 PM. Memorial Service will follow at 5:00 PM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor of St. Mark Catholic Church, officiating.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Fern L. Griffith Obit
Fern L. Griffith, 89, of 315 East Fourth St., Emporium died at Charles Cole Mem. Hosp.-Ext. Care, Coudersport, PA on Tuesday afternoon(August 3, 2010)
She was born April 16, 1921 in Whitesville, New York a daughter of the late Frank and Grace Harris Tucker.
On March 27, 1943 in First Baptist Church, Emporium she married the late Chester Griffith.
Mrs. Griffith retired from the former Sylvania in Emporium where she worked for over 38 years. She was a member Sylvania Quarter C and the First Baptist Church in Emporium.
Surviving
Brother: Bert Tucker, Roulette
Sister: Lois Grossman and her husband George, Roulette
Sister: Gladys Howard, Shinglehouse
Several: Nieces and Nephews,
Preceded in Death By
Parents: Frank and Grace Harris Tucker
Husband: Chester Griffith who died June 28th, 1957.
4 Sisters: Mildred Griffith, Betty Lent and Marion Smith, Edna Eaton
5 Brothers: Robert, Keith "Bill", Donald, James & Paul "Boots Tucker
Funeral Service will be held at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium on Friday, August 6, 2010 at 11:00 AM with Rev. R. Scott Melott, Pastor, First Baptist Church, officiating.
Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home, Inc. on Thursday from 4 to 7 PM. Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium, Pennsylvania
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
She was born April 16, 1921 in Whitesville, New York a daughter of the late Frank and Grace Harris Tucker.
On March 27, 1943 in First Baptist Church, Emporium she married the late Chester Griffith.
Mrs. Griffith retired from the former Sylvania in Emporium where she worked for over 38 years. She was a member Sylvania Quarter C and the First Baptist Church in Emporium.
Surviving
Brother: Bert Tucker, Roulette
Sister: Lois Grossman and her husband George, Roulette
Sister: Gladys Howard, Shinglehouse
Several: Nieces and Nephews,
Preceded in Death By
Parents: Frank and Grace Harris Tucker
Husband: Chester Griffith who died June 28th, 1957.
4 Sisters: Mildred Griffith, Betty Lent and Marion Smith, Edna Eaton
5 Brothers: Robert, Keith "Bill", Donald, James & Paul "Boots Tucker
Funeral Service will be held at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium on Friday, August 6, 2010 at 11:00 AM with Rev. R. Scott Melott, Pastor, First Baptist Church, officiating.
Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home, Inc. on Thursday from 4 to 7 PM. Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium, Pennsylvania
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
Monday, August 2, 2010
Pink Mushroom ?
My son just returned from a week long trip to Cranberry lake in upstate NY. This is one of the many photos he took. (More to come ) What a beautiful area!!
Lillian R. Zimmer Obit
Lillian R. Zimmer, 73, of 109 Zimmer Drive, Emporium, died early Monday (August 2, 2010) morning. She was born March 20, 1937 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Charles E. Smith and Ruth McMillan Flannigan. She married the late Daniel Zimmer. Mrs. Zimmer was a member of the K of C's Christabelle Club, Women of the Moose Chapter 264, Cameron Co. Vets Club and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Surviving
Fiance: Ronald Tusing, Emporium
Son: Leonard Smith and his wife Michelle, Florida
Son: Ricky Jo Smith, Erie
Son: Brett Smith and his wife Mary, Brockway
Son: John Smith and his wife Kim, Austin
Daughter: Shawnarae Callahan and her husband Tom, Emporium
Daughter: Susan Lyon and her husband Scott, Emporium
Step-daughter: Lori Zimmer, Emporium
Step-daughter: Lisa Zimmer, Emporium
15 Grandchildren
8 Great Grandchildren
Brother: David B. Smith and his wife Judy, Emporium
Brother: Charles Smith and his wife Joanne, Emporium
Preceded in Death By
Parents: Charles E. Smith and Ruth McMillan Flannigan
Husband: Daniel Zimmer
Son: David Edward Smith
Sister: Carol Smith
Brother: Edward Smith who died July 9, 2008
The family will have calling hours at the Barnett Funeral Home on Wednesday from 6:00 - 7:45 PM where a Vigil Service will be held at 7:45 PM.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium on Thursday (August 5, 2010) at 10:30 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant.
Burial will be in the Portage Township Cemetery, Gardeau.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cameron County Ambulance Service, 299 E. Second St., Emporium, PA 15834
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
Surviving
Fiance: Ronald Tusing, Emporium
Son: Leonard Smith and his wife Michelle, Florida
Son: Ricky Jo Smith, Erie
Son: Brett Smith and his wife Mary, Brockway
Son: John Smith and his wife Kim, Austin
Daughter: Shawnarae Callahan and her husband Tom, Emporium
Daughter: Susan Lyon and her husband Scott, Emporium
Step-daughter: Lori Zimmer, Emporium
Step-daughter: Lisa Zimmer, Emporium
15 Grandchildren
8 Great Grandchildren
Brother: David B. Smith and his wife Judy, Emporium
Brother: Charles Smith and his wife Joanne, Emporium
Preceded in Death By
Parents: Charles E. Smith and Ruth McMillan Flannigan
Husband: Daniel Zimmer
Son: David Edward Smith
Sister: Carol Smith
Brother: Edward Smith who died July 9, 2008
The family will have calling hours at the Barnett Funeral Home on Wednesday from 6:00 - 7:45 PM where a Vigil Service will be held at 7:45 PM.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium on Thursday (August 5, 2010) at 10:30 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant.
Burial will be in the Portage Township Cemetery, Gardeau.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cameron County Ambulance Service, 299 E. Second St., Emporium, PA 15834
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Max Narby
Max Narby is home in Emporium and a resident of the Guy & Mary Felt Manor.
He would enjoy hearing from his friends.
His address is
Max Narby
Guy & Mary Felt Manor
110 E 4th Street, Room #10
Emporium, PA 15834
Welcome back to Cameron County, we know you missed being "home"!
He would enjoy hearing from his friends.
His address is
Max Narby
Guy & Mary Felt Manor
110 E 4th Street, Room #10
Emporium, PA 15834
Welcome back to Cameron County, we know you missed being "home"!
Monday, July 19, 2010
Clara "Peg" Bobinko
Clara "Peg" Bobinko
Clara "Peg" McFall Bobinko, 95, of Emporium and Rockledge,
Florida, died Saturday, July 17, 2010, in Charles Cole Memorial Hospital,
Coudersport.
Born November 4, 1914 in Galeton, she was the daughter of Jesse
and Harriet Schoonover McFall.
On September 6, 1940 in Emporium, she married George E. Bobinko
who died in 1981.
A resident of Emporium for many years, Mrs. Bobinko and her
husband had relocated to Florida in the late 60s after retiring as
caretakers/managers of the Emporium Country Club. In 2006 she moved back to
Emporium where she lived with her niece Cathy Hoffman and husband Bill and
son Tim.
She had attended school in Galeton and years ago was employed by
Sylvania Electric in Emporium.
Mrs. Bobinko was a member of St. Mark Church in Emporium and for
many years in Florida was an active volunteer at nursing homes and for
senior citizens. Peg loved life, family and friends and her many pets over
the years. She enjoyed gardening and nature, having yard sales, and playing
bingo.
She is survived by: one daughter, Mary Catherine Doud of Ulysses;
3 grandchildren, Garth and Becky Clark of Ulysses, Jennnifer Lyons of
Altoona, and Ken and Molly Cowley of Emporium; 4 step grandchildren, Rita
Stuckey, Rhonda Reed, and Glenn and Craig Doud, all of Emporium; 11 great
grandchildren; 4 great, great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by one infant
daughter, Rosemary, 5 brothers and 6 sisters.
Friends will be received in the Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home,
Emporium, Wednesday, July 21 from 6-7 p.m. at which time Funeral Services
will be conducted by members of the family.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Community Nurses or the
Guy and Mary Felt Manor.
Clara "Peg" McFall Bobinko, 95, of Emporium and Rockledge,
Florida, died Saturday, July 17, 2010, in Charles Cole Memorial Hospital,
Coudersport.
Born November 4, 1914 in Galeton, she was the daughter of Jesse
and Harriet Schoonover McFall.
On September 6, 1940 in Emporium, she married George E. Bobinko
who died in 1981.
A resident of Emporium for many years, Mrs. Bobinko and her
husband had relocated to Florida in the late 60s after retiring as
caretakers/managers of the Emporium Country Club. In 2006 she moved back to
Emporium where she lived with her niece Cathy Hoffman and husband Bill and
son Tim.
She had attended school in Galeton and years ago was employed by
Sylvania Electric in Emporium.
Mrs. Bobinko was a member of St. Mark Church in Emporium and for
many years in Florida was an active volunteer at nursing homes and for
senior citizens. Peg loved life, family and friends and her many pets over
the years. She enjoyed gardening and nature, having yard sales, and playing
bingo.
She is survived by: one daughter, Mary Catherine Doud of Ulysses;
3 grandchildren, Garth and Becky Clark of Ulysses, Jennnifer Lyons of
Altoona, and Ken and Molly Cowley of Emporium; 4 step grandchildren, Rita
Stuckey, Rhonda Reed, and Glenn and Craig Doud, all of Emporium; 11 great
grandchildren; 4 great, great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by one infant
daughter, Rosemary, 5 brothers and 6 sisters.
Friends will be received in the Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home,
Emporium, Wednesday, July 21 from 6-7 p.m. at which time Funeral Services
will be conducted by members of the family.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Community Nurses or the
Guy and Mary Felt Manor.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Ruth Alice Horner Howard
Ruth Alice Horner Howard, 71, Sinnemahoning, formerly of Strangford, died Saturday at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.
Born Jan. 23, 1939, in Saltsburg, she was a daughter of the late James Horner and Pearl Baird Horner Gary. She was married to Robert E. Howard June 8, 1957. He survives.
She was a 1957 graduate of Saltsburg High School.
She was a member of Sinnemahoning United Methodist Church and the Caledonia Quilting Club. She enjoyed spending time with her family and in her flower and vegetable gardens, riding motorcycles and traveling.
She is also survived by one son, Jimmy (Denise) Howard, Melbourne Beach, Fla.; one daughter, Sherry (Mark) Howard, Blairsville; one brother, Bill (Donna) Horner, Bolivar; five sisters: Bertha Cline of Iselin, Ann Cribbs of Saltsburg, Esther (James) McConnell of Blairsville, Martha Akins of Vandergrift and Judy (Rick) Emery of Blairsville; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Edward Horner.
Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at Shoemaker Funeral Home in Blairsville.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Prewitt Duncan officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery in Lewisville.
Online condolences may be made to www.shoemakerfh-monuments.com
Born Jan. 23, 1939, in Saltsburg, she was a daughter of the late James Horner and Pearl Baird Horner Gary. She was married to Robert E. Howard June 8, 1957. He survives.
She was a 1957 graduate of Saltsburg High School.
She was a member of Sinnemahoning United Methodist Church and the Caledonia Quilting Club. She enjoyed spending time with her family and in her flower and vegetable gardens, riding motorcycles and traveling.
She is also survived by one son, Jimmy (Denise) Howard, Melbourne Beach, Fla.; one daughter, Sherry (Mark) Howard, Blairsville; one brother, Bill (Donna) Horner, Bolivar; five sisters: Bertha Cline of Iselin, Ann Cribbs of Saltsburg, Esther (James) McConnell of Blairsville, Martha Akins of Vandergrift and Judy (Rick) Emery of Blairsville; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Edward Horner.
Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at Shoemaker Funeral Home in Blairsville.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Prewitt Duncan officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery in Lewisville.
Online condolences may be made to www.shoemakerfh-monuments.com
Robert L. Strahl
Robert L. Strahl, 87, of 2107 Rich Valley Rd., Emporium, PA died at Elk Regional Health Center, St. Marys on Sunday (July 11, 2010) night.
He was born Jan 3, 1923 in Port Allegany a son of the late George and Grace Ness Strahl.
He married Evelyn Smith, who Survives.
Mr. Strahl served with the US Navy during WW II. After the service he attended Perdue University for electronics. He was an electrical Sylvania where he retired after over 43 years of employment.
Surviving:
In addition to his wife Evelyn Smith
Daughter: Teri Cunningham, Emporium
Son: Kurt Stahl and his wife Carolann, Emporium
Son: Greg Strahl, Emporium
Son: Brad Strahl and his wife Nancy, Emporium
Son: Colin Strahl, Emporium
Daughter: Kathy Osti and her husband Donny, Emporium
13 Grandchildren
6 Great Grandchildren
Sister: Patty Costanzo, Emporium
5 Nieces and nephews
Preceded in Death By:
Parents: George and Grace Ness Strahl
There will be No Visitation.
Memorial Service Emmanuel Episcopal Church, East Fourth Street, Emporium on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 6:00 PM with Father Matt Ryan, Rector, officiating.
A Military Service will be accorded by the Cameron County Memorial Detail.
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
He was born Jan 3, 1923 in Port Allegany a son of the late George and Grace Ness Strahl.
He married Evelyn Smith, who Survives.
Mr. Strahl served with the US Navy during WW II. After the service he attended Perdue University for electronics. He was an electrical Sylvania where he retired after over 43 years of employment.
Surviving:
In addition to his wife Evelyn Smith
Daughter: Teri Cunningham, Emporium
Son: Kurt Stahl and his wife Carolann, Emporium
Son: Greg Strahl, Emporium
Son: Brad Strahl and his wife Nancy, Emporium
Son: Colin Strahl, Emporium
Daughter: Kathy Osti and her husband Donny, Emporium
13 Grandchildren
6 Great Grandchildren
Sister: Patty Costanzo, Emporium
5 Nieces and nephews
Preceded in Death By:
Parents: George and Grace Ness Strahl
There will be No Visitation.
Memorial Service Emmanuel Episcopal Church, East Fourth Street, Emporium on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 6:00 PM with Father Matt Ryan, Rector, officiating.
A Military Service will be accorded by the Cameron County Memorial Detail.
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
Janet E. Tucker
Janet E. Tucker, 59, of 520 Woodland Ave., Emporium, died at Elk Regional Health Center, St. Marys on Monday (July 12, 2010) morning.
She was born March 13, 1951 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania a daughter of Esther Stiffler Tucker of Emporium and the late Lowane Tucker.
Janet graduated from Penn State University and was a physical Education teacher at Woodland Elementary School in Emporium.
Surviving:
Mother: Esther Stiffler Tucker of Emporium
Preceded in Death By:
Father: Lowane Tucker
Brother: Ray Allen
Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM.
Funeral Service will be held at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Gary Atkinson, Pastor, First United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
She was born March 13, 1951 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania a daughter of Esther Stiffler Tucker of Emporium and the late Lowane Tucker.
Janet graduated from Penn State University and was a physical Education teacher at Woodland Elementary School in Emporium.
Surviving:
Mother: Esther Stiffler Tucker of Emporium
Preceded in Death By:
Father: Lowane Tucker
Brother: Ray Allen
Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM.
Funeral Service will be held at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Gary Atkinson, Pastor, First United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
Robert P. Connelly Obit
Robert P. Connelly
Robert “Paul” Connelly, 81, formerly of Emporium, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010, in DuBois Nursing Home, DuBois.
Born May 10, 1929 in Wilkinsburg, Pa. he was the son of James J. and Wilhelmina Burger Connelly.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War and was a sergeant at time of his discharge.
A longtime resident of Emporium, Mr. Connelly was employed by Emporium Contractors as an electrician retiring in 1962 and was also self-employed as a roofer.
He was a member of Olkosky-Jessop Post #194 of the American Legion in Emporium.
Survivors include: three sons, Robert Paul Connelly, Jr. and Charles P. Connelly, both of Tucson, Arizona and David Connelly; two daughters, Dianne (Terry) Deshong of Punxsutawney and Karen Connelly; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, John Connelly of Pittsburgh and Albert “George” Connelly of Emporium; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by three brothers, James, Edward and Charles Connelly and two sisters, Wilma Stevenson and Peg Faulds.
There will be no visitations.
Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Burial will be in Newton Cemetery, Emporium.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to VFW Post #6221, 427 East Third Street, Emporium with the memo: Veteran’s Park Donation.
Robert “Paul” Connelly, 81, formerly of Emporium, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010, in DuBois Nursing Home, DuBois.
Born May 10, 1929 in Wilkinsburg, Pa. he was the son of James J. and Wilhelmina Burger Connelly.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War and was a sergeant at time of his discharge.
A longtime resident of Emporium, Mr. Connelly was employed by Emporium Contractors as an electrician retiring in 1962 and was also self-employed as a roofer.
He was a member of Olkosky-Jessop Post #194 of the American Legion in Emporium.
Survivors include: three sons, Robert Paul Connelly, Jr. and Charles P. Connelly, both of Tucson, Arizona and David Connelly; two daughters, Dianne (Terry) Deshong of Punxsutawney and Karen Connelly; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, John Connelly of Pittsburgh and Albert “George” Connelly of Emporium; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by three brothers, James, Edward and Charles Connelly and two sisters, Wilma Stevenson and Peg Faulds.
There will be no visitations.
Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Burial will be in Newton Cemetery, Emporium.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to VFW Post #6221, 427 East Third Street, Emporium with the memo: Veteran’s Park Donation.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Jane Miller Obit
Jane M. Miller, 63, of Emporium, died Sunday, July 4, 2010, in Charles Cole Memorial Hospital Long Term Care facility, Coudersport.
Born June 4, 1947 in St. Marys, she was the daughter of Charles and Doris Splati Haviland.
A lifelong resident of Emporium, Mrs. Miller had attended Cameron County schools and was employed by local businesses such as the Warner Hotel and the Buttonwood Motel.
Mrs. Miller was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Emporium and was a former member of the Women of the Moose Port Allegany Chapter #205 and Miller-Raffaele Unit #6222 of the VFW Auxiliary in Emporium.
Survivors include: a daughter, Alexandria Miller of Emporium; two brothers, Laverne Haviland of St. Marys and Paul Haviland, Sr. of Emporium; one sister, Marilyn Kopp of Kane; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received Wednesday, July 7 from 4-8 p.m. in the Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home, Emporium, where Funeral and Committal services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Gary Atkinson, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Emporium, officiating.
Burial will be in Newton Cemetery, Emporium.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to Community Nurses, Inc., Cameron County Ambulance Service, or Emporium Fire Department.
Born June 4, 1947 in St. Marys, she was the daughter of Charles and Doris Splati Haviland.
A lifelong resident of Emporium, Mrs. Miller had attended Cameron County schools and was employed by local businesses such as the Warner Hotel and the Buttonwood Motel.
Mrs. Miller was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Emporium and was a former member of the Women of the Moose Port Allegany Chapter #205 and Miller-Raffaele Unit #6222 of the VFW Auxiliary in Emporium.
Survivors include: a daughter, Alexandria Miller of Emporium; two brothers, Laverne Haviland of St. Marys and Paul Haviland, Sr. of Emporium; one sister, Marilyn Kopp of Kane; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received Wednesday, July 7 from 4-8 p.m. in the Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home, Emporium, where Funeral and Committal services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Gary Atkinson, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Emporium, officiating.
Burial will be in Newton Cemetery, Emporium.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to Community Nurses, Inc., Cameron County Ambulance Service, or Emporium Fire Department.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Temperature Rises
After I took this photos, the temperature rose another 3 degrees.
The weather report calls for high temperatures again tomorrow.
100 degrees or not, we still couldn't fry an egg!
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Annual CC Carnival
Today, June 28th, will be the last day of the Bartlebaugh Amusements in town. The carnival has been "coming to town" ever since I can remember, and all ages turn out to take a stroll throughout the amusements & rides. The Bullet, casino, goldfish, candy apples, cotton candy ~ all part of what summer is about !
Monday, June 21, 2010
"GASLAND" - NATIONWIDE - HBO - TONIGHT
The HBO premiere of Gasland is set for 9 pm Monday, June 21.
The director,our own Josh Fox, dedicated his Sundance Award-
winning movie to the Damascus Citizens.
And read an excellent interview of Josh Fox in "The Nation"
written by our own Nora Eisenberg:
http://www.damascuscitizens.org/GASLAND.html
from http://solomonswords.blogspot.com/
The director,our own Josh Fox, dedicated his Sundance Award-
winning movie to the Damascus Citizens.
And read an excellent interview of Josh Fox in "The Nation"
written by our own Nora Eisenberg:
http://www.damascuscitizens.org/GASLAND.html
from http://solomonswords.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Rt 120 WEst
A tree down across Rt 120 W of Emporium was quickly taken care of Tuesday evening by this trooper.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Darien Lake
Kathy Strycula & a bus load of kids and chaperones had a successful outing to Darien Lake today. Just a couple of rain showers, but nothing that stopped the rides!
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
Emporium Alle-Cats
This Sunday, June 13th, the Emporium Alle-Cats will vs the Wellsville Blue Devils in Wellsville @ 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Sinnemahoning Snake Hunt
Sinnemahoning Annual Snake Hunt - June 12 & 13 2010
June 11, 6:00 P.M. Sign up for the snake hunt
JUNE 12, 7:00 A.M. Registration for snake hunters
1:00 P.M. Chicken barbeque
2:00 P.M. Family sacking contest (NON Poisonous snakes)
Demonstrations at snake pit throughout the day
Various vendors on site
8:00 p.m. live band Old Skool
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June 13, 10:00 a.m.-? various educational demonstrations
12:00 p.m. chicken barbeque
1:30 p.m. trophies awarded for snake hunt
Drawing for cash prizes @ 3:00 p.m
To reserve vendor space and camping space call
814-647-5406. Limited cell phone service is now available on site.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Todays American Red Cross blood drive was another success with donors showing up throughout the day to support this worthy cause. In this photo, the particulars of the procedure are reviewed with one young lady. The results of this drive will become part of a senior project which is now a requirement for high school graduation.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
God's Country Marathon
Held in nearby Potter County, God's Country Marathon will be held this Saturday, June 5th. It will be the 36th running of this tough course which begins in Galeton @ 7 a.m. and finishes at the Potter County Courthouse.
Congratulations to all those who can "Conquer The Hill"!!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Country Blessings
Country Blessings has just had a makeover. If you have not had a chance to stop in and check it out, please stop by!
Lots of new goodies to check out! Large bags of cotton shop rags only $10!
We are open Wed-Fri from 9-5; offering a comfortable, warm atmosphere.
A large portion of the proceeds from Country Blessings go back into the community. Annually we have donated an average over $6000 to the needy of our community.
Country Blessings is located in the former East 4th Street School.
Lots of new goodies to check out! Large bags of cotton shop rags only $10!
We are open Wed-Fri from 9-5; offering a comfortable, warm atmosphere.
A large portion of the proceeds from Country Blessings go back into the community. Annually we have donated an average over $6000 to the needy of our community.
Country Blessings is located in the former East 4th Street School.
NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK
As we have breezed by Memorial Day and are now in June we see neighbors hanging flowering baskets, landscaping their yards and starting vegetable gardens. The growing season has officially begun.
As you travel through the downtown area you’ll see that the Emporium Garden Club has been busy filling the flower containers on 4th Street and beautifying the Brown Memorial Library as well as the Veterans’ Memorial Park located at Rt 120 and Airport Road. We also landscape at the Grove House, the Post Office, the Mini Park, the Cameron County Health Care Center, the triangle located at the intersections of Rt 120 and Rt 155 along with the atrium at the Guy & Mary Felt Manor.
In honor of National Garden Week the Emporium Garden Club members would like to invite you to a “Get to Know Us” in the conference room at the Brown Memorial Library from 1-3PM on June 10th. There will be light refreshments along with flower arranging demonstrations. We will also have 50 years of history to share with the community as we are celebrating being in existence for 50 years. Come and enjoy and maybe we have something to offer or inspire you to become a member.
We are planning a flower show this December in conjunction with “Weekend in the Wilds” in December so be watching for more details in the future.
On your way to the library be sure to check out the windows of the Christmas Store. Several members and friends have turned them into a gardening wonderland.
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