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Capt. Philip W. Blow, 67, formerly of Coudersport, died Feb. 12, 2012, at the Wilmington VA Serenity Hospice in Delaware. He was born March 7, 1944, in Coudersport, the son of Frank E. and Gertrude R. (Scoville) Blow of Andrews Settlement. A 1962 graduate of Coudersport High School, he earned a civil engineering degree from Drexel and served with distinction with the Army Corps of Engineers in Vietnam during 1970-71. He was later employed by the Federal Highway Administration. He was married to the former Cassandra Allen, who predeceased him. Among survivors are his wife, the former Marilyn Jane McClure; and a son, Trevor A. Blow and wife Laurel of Washington, D.C. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Maxine M. Austin
Ashley Lynn Kio & Zachary Dean Cowburn Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Kio of Austin are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Lynn Kio, to Zachary Dean Cowburn, son of Tamara Setzer of Coudersport and Dean Cowburn of Bellefonte. A graduate of Pennsylvania College of Technology, Ms. Kio is a Registered Nurse at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital. Mr. Cowburn is a graduate of Coudersport High School and is employed at Swank Companies. The couple is planning a Sept. 29 2012 wedding.
Unique Bible study starts First United Methodist Church of Emporium this weekend launches a Bible reading program geared toward all ages. “The Story” explains the Bible in terms that are easily understandable. It’s a book of selections from the Bible, arranged chronologically, that reads like a novel. The program will begin on Sunday during the 8:15 am and 10:45 am worship services at the First United Methodist Church, and 1:15 pm at the Moore Hill Church. The program will also be offered during the Sunday School sessions each week at 9:30 am. For more information, call 486-0849.
Methodist worship times Park United Methodist Church has adjusted its worship service times. Adult Sunday School will be held at 8:45 am with Cindi Hardesty and Alan Acker leading. Worship service will be at 10 am with Pastor Scott Ogden leading. The church has also announced midweek services for Lent, each Wednesday at 7 pm through March 28.
‘Circle of Fifths’ scholarship High school students who are planning to study music at a college or conservatory are welcome to apply for the Robert Merten Circle of Fifths Music Scholarship, which provides as much as $1,000 toward their education. Potter County students who are in public or private schools, or are home-schooled, along with students at Port Allegany are eligible to apply. High school music teachers and guidance counselors have applications.
Applicants will compete on May 5 in Coudersport and be judged on performance, aural skills, theory, dedication, and classical and jazz appreciation. More information is available from Larry Herbstritt at 814-558-9682 or
[email protected]. The Circle of Fifths Award Committee is also planning its seventh annual fund-raising concert for later this year, probably in August. Additional details will be announced.
Blood Drive March 14 More information on blood donation is available at 1-877842-0631. The local blood supply is still below safe levels. Community Blood Bank is the only supplier of blood to Charles Cole Memorial Hospital and other area medical facilities. A pint of blood can help as many as three surgical patients, cancer victims and others in need.
Cash Bash fundraiser March 3 VFW Post 6221 Auxiliary in Emporium continues its support of the Big Flag Memorial on the town’s west end with a fundraising Cash Bash on Saturday (today) from 2-4 pm at the Vets Club on Third Street. Proceeds will go to support the building of a lecturn to be
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Maxine M. Austin, 82, of Shinglehouse, died Feb. 26, 2012, at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was a 1948 graduate of Shinglehouse High School and a charter member of the Bell Run Union Church, where she taught Sunday school for many years. Among survivors is a brother, Harold “Perry” Austin and wife Ellen of Shinglehouse. Burial will be in the Bell Run Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Bell Run Community Club or Bell Run Union Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse..
Louise Summerson Conway
Louise Summerson Conway, 90, formerly of Emporium, died Feb. 24, 2012, at Port Charlotte, Fla., where she had resided for the past 31 years. She was born Aug. 15, 1921, in Emporium, a daughter of Clara Dodge and George Summerson. She and her husband, Jack Conway, who died in 2007, lived in Fairfield, Ct., before moving to Florida. Burial will be in Newton Cemetery. Barnett Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. Memorials may be made to Florida United Methodist Children’s Home in Enterprise, Fla., or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.
Esther M. Hudson
Members of the public are invited to join Potter County employees in support of a blood drive on Wednesday, March 14, from 12:30 to 4:30 at Human Services in Roulette. All donors will receive a gift from Community Blood Bank in appreciation of their support. Photo ID is required and donors must weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health.
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Ruth G. Laughlin Ruth G. Laughlin, 102, formerly of West Second Street in Emporium, died at Guy & Mary Felt Manor on Feb. 29, 2012. She was born Jan. 7, 1910 in Kersey, a daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Eckert Emmert. She was married to Earl Laughlin, who died in 1965. Mrs. Laughlin graduated from Kersey High School. She retired from Sylvania, where she worked for many years. She was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Emporium. She resided a few years at the Grove House before moving to Felt Manor. Surviving are a son, James Laughlin and his wife Mary of Emporium; a daughter, Joan, (Mrs. Eugene) Kinley, Emporium; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and a sister, Adeline Knight, St. Marys. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters, Lillian Koch and Mary Hannibal; four brothers, Tom, Carl, Leo and Joe Emmert. Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Felt Manor, 110 E, 4th St., or Grove House, 436 Old West Creek Rd., both Emporium PA 15834. Barnett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be placed at BarnettFuneralHome.net.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
installed at the memorial. This polished gray granite monument will honor past Auxiliary members. Tickets are $5.00 and are available at the Vets Club. An auction and prize drawings are planned. Items have been donated by area businesses.
Senior Center celebration Emporium Senior Center will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a special event that’s open to the public. There will be food, door prizes and fun starting at 1 pm on March 17 during an open house at the center. All who attend are encouraged to wear green. A highlight will be the “open mic” sessions in which local musicians are welcome to participate. More information is available at 486-3707.
Austin Historical Society dinner E.O. Austin Historical Society will hold its annual dinner auction fundraiser on Wednesday, March 14, at the American Legion Post 192 in Coudersport. Cost remains at $20 per person and includes dinner (choice of stuffed chicken breast or roast beef) and a door prize.
There will be an auction, raffle and a silent auction. A limited number of tickets are available at the E. O. Austin Historical Museum (647-8358), Northwest Savings Bank in Austin, or from Ron Ebbert (647-8650) or any other historical society member.
Esther M. Hudson, 92, of Emporium, died Feb. 24, 2012, in Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys. Born Aug. 26, 1919, in Emporium, she was the daughter of Otto and Lucy Burfield Edelman. On Jan. 16, 1946, she married C. Wilson Hudson, who died Sept. 8, 2010. A lifelong resident of Emporium, she attended local schools and Sisters of Charity Nursing School. During World War II, she worked at Sylvania Electric and later the Rydesky-Malizia Law Offices. Mrs. Hudson was an active member of St. Mark Catholic Chuch and the Emporium Country Club. Survivors include two sons, Craig W. (Carol) Hudson of Emporium and Jeffrey J. (Pam) Hudson of Okeechobee, Fla. Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Interment was in St. Mark Cemetery, Emporium.
Leslie J. Haas
Leslie J. Haas, 64, of Ridgway, died in Ridgway Township on Feb. 24, 2012. Mr. Haas held a forestry degree from Paul Smith College. He served with the U.S. Army from 1968-71 as a military policeman. He moved to Elk County in March 1984 to work as a waterways conservation officer for the Fish and Boat Commission. He was active in many sportsmen’s organizations. Among survivors is is wife of 42 years, the former Janet Hutchens; two sons, Christopher (Delores) Haas of Sinnemahoning and Seth (Alycia) Haas of Rock Hill, S.C.; a daughter: Rebecca (Mrs. George) Peters of Emporium; five grandchildren; and a brother: Nelson (Rose) Haas of Emporium. A life celebration will be held at the Alliance Church, Emporium, at noon on Saturday (today). Military honors will be accorded by the Cameron County Memorial Detail. The family will receive friends at church one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Down County Baptist Church, Driftwood; Alliance Church Parsonage, Emporium, or St. Marys Sportsmen’s Club for Youth Field Day. Barnett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
E. Regina Nordberg
E. Regina Nordberg, 84, formerly of Emporium, died Feb. 26, 2012, at Christ the King Manor, DuBois. She was born Oct. 13, 1927, in Emporium, a daughter of Gerald and Elsie Skillman Horning. On Dec. 27, 1948, in Emporium, she married the late Herman Nordberg, who predeceased her. She was a graduate of Emporium High School and Buffalo (N.Y.) Children’s Hospital School of Nursing. She served for many years as a nursing supervisor for Guy and Mary Felt Manor. She was an active Sunday School, Bible School and 4-H teacher and was actively involved with the Alliance Church in Emporium. A memorial service will be held at the Alliance Church on Tuesday, March 6, at 11:30 am. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Driftwood. Memorials may be made to the Alliance Church Mission Fund. Barnett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Marie C. Pellam
Marie C. Pellam, 93, of Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, formerly of Rich Valley Rd., died at Elk Regional Health Center, St. Marys on Wednesday (Feb. 29, 2012). She was born November 24, 1918 in Emporium, a daughter of the late Raymond M. and Mary Hout Housler. She married the late Barnard L. Pellam, Sr. She had been a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Emporium Chapter #101 where she had served as a Worth Past Matron. She had worked at the former Market Basket for several years and, years ago, had worked at Sylvania. Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, (March 5) at 11 am. with Rev. Gary Atkinson, Pastor, First United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Rich Valley Cemetery, Emporium. Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
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