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Causer Seeks Information About Cold War-Era Veterans

BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is inviting area Cold War-era veterans to contact his office so he can honor them for their service to our country.

“The Cold War was a prolonged and very trying time in our nation’s history,” Causer said. “The men and women who served during this time played a vital role in preventing the spread of communism and preserving our democracy. They are certainly deserving of our thanks and appreciation.”

Causer is inviting veterans who served between Sept. 2, 1945, and Dec. 26, 1991, to take part in a recognition ceremony in Bradford this fall. To participate in the ceremony, veterans are asked to register by calling Causer’s offices in Bradford (814-362-4400), Coudersport (814-274-9769) or Kane (814-837-0880), or sign up online at www.Rep.Causer.com.

The information requested will include the veteran’s name, ad­dress, contact information, branch of the armed services in which they served, rank and time of service. Widows or widowers of deceased service members are also invited to participate in the ceremony.

The event is open to all veterans residing in the 67^th Legislative District, which includes Cameron, McKean and Potter counties, as well as their family members. Everyone who registers will be contacted with information about the ceremony when it is scheduled.

Causer previously hosted events to honor veterans of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He plans to honor veterans who served in the Persian Gulf conflict and other subsequent operations in the future.

George R. Todd, Un-official Port Historian

George R. Todd, 94, of Meadow Lane, passed away Thursday (July 30, 2015) in Lakeview Senior Care & Living Center, Smethport, after a brief illness.
      

Born June 22, 1921, in Port Allegany, he was a son of Russell L. and Kathryn Clark Todd.  On June 22, 1947, in Port Allegany, he married Edith V. Anderson, who survives. They were married 68 years.
      

He was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of the Port Allegany High School, Class of 1939.
     

Mr. Todd was a veteran of WWII, having served with the US Army Air Corp.  
     

George began his career as a letter carrier with the US Postal Service and retired after many years as the Postmaster, with the Port Allegany office.  Upon retirement, George and Edith enjoyed several years of travel throughout the United States and lived their winters in Dunedin, Fl.
     

Mr. Todd was a member of the Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Port Allegany (50 year member), F.& A.M. Liberty Lodge 505, Port Allegany, Coudersport Consistory (50 year member), National Association of Retired Federal Employees, and a past board member and president of the S.W. Smith Library. He was also a member of the first group of EMTs for the Port Allegany Ambulance Service.  He was a noted local historian, recalling with amazing clarity many past events, places and people from his community.
    

Surviving in addition to his wife Edith, are a daughter, Catherine A. Radlinski of Monroe, CT;  two sons, C. Dana (Suzan) Todd of Houston, TX, Russell C. (Mary) Todd of Erie, PA; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, a brother, Lowell C. (Loraine) Todd of Tonawanda, NY; a sister, Ella M. (Ray) Rosko of Monessen, PA; and a sister-in-law, Willma Todd of Bristol, VA; and several nieces and nephews.
      

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son-in-law, Robert Radlinski; and a brother, Norrace L. Todd.
     

Friends will be received from 5-8 p.m. Sunday in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.  A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday (Aug. 3, 2015) in Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Port Allegany, with Rev. Evon Lloyd, officiating.  Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.
      

A masonic service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, in the funeral home, by Liberty Lodge 505.
     

Memorials can be made to the Gethsemane Lutheran Church or the S.W. Smith Library.