Archive - 2012
November 18th
Workers from for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) take advantage of recent sunny mild weather to seal cracks in the pavement on state Route 6 in Kane. The workers normally are plowing snow by this time of the season. But the snowplows remain parked at the PennDOT base on Route 6 near Kane.
Larry Smith, 68, passed away at his home in Tucson, Ariz. on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012.Â
Larry was born Sept. 21, 1944 in Kane, to Dorothy Smith and the late George Smith.Â
He was a devoted and loving son, husband, father and grandfather. Larry was retired Air Force with over 20 years of service to his country.Â
November 16th
CLARION – For the second straight week, the Wolves jumped out to an early 14-0 lead. For the second straight week, Kane’s opponent rallied to go ahead late in the fourth quarter. For the second straight week, the Wolves offense methodically marched down the field to score the go-ahead touchdown late in the game.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in Kane has donated $2,000 to the Friends’ Memorial Public Library in Kane. Taking part in the check presentation at the VFW are, left to right: Chuck Wilbert, commander of the VFW; Cindy Parker, library director; and Curt Hartman, a member of the library Board of Directors.
Joan L. Swanson, 70, of 633 Wood St., Kane, passed away unexpectedly at St. Vincent's Medical Health Center on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012.
Born Feb. 24, 1942, in Kane, she was a daughter of the late Melvin and Edla Gustafson Carlson. On April 25, 1964, in Kane, she married Ronald Swanson, who survives.
Mrs. Swanson was primarily a homemaker but in the past had been employed by New Process in Warren and Walker Printing in Kane. She was a member of Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church where she once had taken care of the Sunday School nursery.
Terry Snyder, 62, of 307 Maple St. died Sunday, Nov. 11, of an accidental drowning at the Kinzua Reservoir.
She was born in Rochester, Minn. on Nov. 17, 1949 to Frank White and the late Joanne Fitzpatrick. She married Mike Snyder in Rochester on Nov. 12, 1999, and worked with him as a roofing contractor in the Kane area.
November 15th
The Kane Wolves will play the Karns City Gremlins at Clarion University on Friday at 7 p.m. in the District 9 Class AA Championship game. The Wolves earned their way to the finals with a 35-34 overtime win over the Brookville Raiders while the Gremlins defeated St Marys 34-14 to advance to the finals.
It's that time of the year when Kane area residents are looking ahead to the festive holiday season.
It's also a special time when residents are asked to reach into their hearts and pocketbooks to donate money, toys and clothing to benefit needy children in the area at Christmastime.
Mayme Carmen Carlson died Sunday, Nov. 11 in Tucson, Ariz.
She was born Jan. 21, 1921 in Saybrook, Pa. to Angeline Frontera and James Servedio.
She was married to Kurt Carlson. Mayme was a longtime resident of Wilcox until moving to Arizona in 1965. She worked as a bookkeeper but enjoyed entertaining with her beautiful piano playing.Â
She is survived by her sisters, Ann Hallberg of Kane and Maxine Nelson of Ludlow; her children, Judy, Scott and Linda; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Ruth E. Buhl, 98, of 36 Pine St., Wellsville, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012 at the Hart Comfort House in Wellsville.
She was born Aug. 6, 1914 in Mt. Jewett, the daughter of arl and Emma (Malmstrom) Bengtson. She graduated from Kane Area High School and Clarion State Teachers College. She was a longtime resident of Kane when she taught school and later was the manager of the Sears store there. In 1999 she moved to Wellsville to be closer to her family.
