Ardath A. “Sundae” Reidy, age 73, of Mansfield, PA, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA, with loved ones by her side. She was born on October 2, 1952, in Hartford, CT, a daughter of Horace and June (Hardy) Martin. A graduate of Mansfield High School, Sundae was […]
Frances Lorraine Jayne, age 79 of Mansfield, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in her home. She was born on Wednesday, March 27, 1946,, in Blossburg, PA, a daughter of Durwood and Leona (Comfort) Dyke, Sr. Frances retired from Corning Inc. in 1991, where she worked with fiber optics. She was a
Colleen M. (O’Hara) Johnston, age 77, of Mansfield, PA, passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Colleen was born on Saturday, December 25, 1948, in Canton, PA, a daughter of William and Marie (Loyd) O’Hara. Colleen married the love of her life, Ernest “Ernie” Johnston on June
Virginia May Ford, age 95, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Sayre Health Care Center in Sayre, PA. She was born on December 23, 1030 in Barton, NY, a daughter of Howard and Audrey (Newton) Bidlack. Virginia was married to the late Guy Ford. She worked at Thatcher Glass. Virginia
CU-Mansfield Release – Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Shown are Sitting from left, are Michael and Diane Woodring. Standing from left, are Lauren, John and Monica Woodring. MANSFIELD, PA – The Woodring family has committed $25,000 to the Mansfield University Mountaineer Foundation to establish the Michael “Woody” Woodring ’74 Scholarship to support Mountaineer track & field
Brianna Lynn Hurd, age 27, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at UPMC Williamsport Hospital in Williamsport, PA. She was born on September 21, 1998, in Fort Stewart, GA, a daughter of James Hurd and Randreal Connor. Brianna was the wife of Sam Hartwell. She was a graduate of Williamson High
Miles Luther Fenstermacher III, 77, of Mansfield, PA – With great sadness, the family of Miles Luther Fenstermacher III shares the news of his passing on Friday, January 9, 2026. Miles was born on Saturday, April 17, 1948, to Miles and Marian (McIntosh) Fenstermacher of Mansfield. He was a graduate of Mansfield Area High School
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – January 10, 2026. MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield University women’s basketball team competed in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference action on Saturday, January 10 against Millersville University, falling 69-64 Katie Sheeler led the red and black with five rebounds and 32 points notching her 1,000th career point, where she is the 19th player in
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – January 10, 2026. MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield University men’s basketball team competed in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference action on Saturday January 10 against Millersville University, with the Marauders taking the win 82-62. Sterling Scott tied his career high points collecting 25, four steals, five rebounds and one assist. JuJu Pagan and Nasir Brown added 11
Commonwealth University Release – January 2026. BLOOMSBURG, PA. – The concept of belonging is more than just a research topic for Matthea Mitchell, of Mansfield, PA, – it is the driving force behind her education, her service, and her vision for rural community engagement. Mitchell’s research study, “Sense of Belonging and Volunteer Motivation Among College
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – January 2026. MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield University men’s basketball team competed in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference action on Friday January 2 against Edinboro University, with the Fighting Scots taking the win 92-68. JuJu Pagan led the Mountaineers with 15 points, one steal, and one rebound. Jackson Henry collected 13 points, one block and
FNN Article Update © Monday, January 5, 2026. Click on court record to enlarge for easier viewing. TIOGA COUNTY, PA – Back on May 21, 2024, /Tioga County, PA resident Philip Grady McCormick was arrested on numerous charges of child sexual abuse of a minor. He was finally sentenced Tuesday, December 23, 2025. According to
FNN’s Local History Piece © Saturday, January 3, 2026. Local train station collection image provided by Lonny Frost. MANSFIELD, PA – Many may wonder about the large Wrigley’s gum ads that appear on train stations shown in old postcards and in vintage photographs of train stations. The reason is quite simple and it sheds light on
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – Saturday, January 3, 2026. EDINBORO, Pa. – The Mansfield University men’s basketball team competed in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference action on Friday January 2 against Edinboro University, with the Fighting Scots taking the win 92-68. Sterling Scott led Mansfield with a double-double, finishing with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Josh Franklin added 12 points
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – Saturday, January 3, 2026. EDINBORO, Pa.- The Mansfield Mountaineers women’s basketball team dropped their first game of the 2026 calendar year, to Edinboro by a score of 70-52 on Friday, Jan. 2. Katie Sheeler led the Mounties with 17 points, five assists, and a pair of steals. KJ Gordon and Delilah Nazih each had six points. Ty
PSP-Towanda Release – January 1, 2026. TOWANDA TOWNSHIP, PA – On Sunday, December 28, 2025, around 6:31 PM, Pennsylvania State Police based in Towanda, responded to a single vehicle accident in Towanda Township. According to police, 44-year-old Tina M. Niglio of Mansfield, PA, was traveling northbound along Burlington Turnpike in the right lane of travel
Dennis Alan Barnett, age 55, of Crestview, FL, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025. He was born Wednesday, September 2, 1970, in Baltimore, MD. When he was 11, he moved to Tioga County, PA with his family. Dennis joined the United States Air Force upon his graduation from Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School, class
MANSFIELD, PA. – The Mansfield Alumni Association Board of Directors announced three recipients of the Commonwealth University-Mansfield Alumni Legacy Scholarship for 2026. The Alumni Legacy Scholarship preserves Mansfield’s legacy by supporting academically gifted students with close family ties to Mansfield graduates. Recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship in the spring semester. Paige Gumaer is a
Carl Wayne Van Ness, age 82, of Mansfield, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at his home. He was born on Wednesday, December 1, 1943, in Roseville, PA, a son of Jay and Myrtle (Knapp) Van Ness. He was married to Lynnette (Smith) Van Ness. Carl
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – Thursday, December 25, 2025. LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – Eight Mansfield student-athletes were named to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Fall 2025 Academic All-Conference Team, the conference announced Tuesday, Dec 23. Mansfield’s honorees include: Men’s Cross Country · Rylan Ebner Women’s Cross Country · Marissa Allen · Allyson Lewis Field Hockey · Jenna Duke · Melanie Esh
