St. Eulalia Italian Dinner November 12th
November 2022
Bradford City ambulance was dispatched for a vehicle vs pedestrian crash
On November 10, at 6:30 pm. Bradford City ambulance was dispatched to 141 Main St. for a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash
Joy E. Blauser, 83, of Ridgway, PA
Joy E. Blauser, 83, of Ridgway, PA died on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Penn Highlands Elk following a lengthy illness.
She was born on October 13, 1939, in Driftwood, a daughter of the late Carl and Evangeline Coudriet Johnson.
Joy loved spending her days reading, doing crossword puzzles, and crocheting. Most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren, whom she adored.
She is survived by one son; Victor Blauser and his wife Christine of Ridgway, and by 2 grandchildren: Dustin and Michaela Blauser of Ridgway.
Funeral and Committal Services are being held privately by the family.
Burial will be in Huntley Cemetery in Driftwood.
Krise Funeral Home, 130 Center Street, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolence may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com.
John S. Wilson, 87, a longtime resident of Sinnemahoning, PA
SINNEMAHONING, Pa.—John S. Wilson, 87, a longtime resident of Sinnemahoning, PA passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022, in UPMC Cole Place, Coudersport, after a long illness.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
John C. Miller, 74, of Coudersport, PA
John C. Miller, 74, of Coudersport, PA passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Blossburg Dispatched For ATV Accident With Injury
At 4:32 PM on Thursday, Blossburg Fire & EMS have been dispatched to an ATV accident with injuries at Water & Lake Street in Hamilton Township. Patient has a head injury.
Shinglehouse Dispatched for a Shed Fire
At 4:30 PM on Thursday, Shinglehouse Fire Dept. has been dispatched to a shed fire at 1299 Route 44 South with a wildfire.
Sandra L. “Sandy” (Mallory) Colegrove, age 83, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Altoona, PA
Sandra L. “Sandy” (Mallory) Colegrove, age 83, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Altoona, PA, died on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
She was born on November 19, 1938 in Elmira, NY a daughter of the late Herbert and Dorothy (Woodworth) Mallory.
Sandy graduated from Troy High School and Elizabethtown College and attended St. Therese Catholic Church, Altoona, PA.
She was retired from Sears Department Store, enjoyed reading, word search puzzles, and was a Girl Scout Leader and 4 H Leader for many years. She participated in the Foster Grandparent Program at St. Therese Catholic School for many years where she was known as Grandma Sandy.
She is survived by a son: Chuck (Laurie) Colegrove of Little River, SC, two daughters: Mary (Ron) Minnick of Wellsboro, PA, Martha (Steven) Smith of Ephrata, PA, brother: Herbert (Lucille) Mallory of Marion, PA, grandchildren: Laurelin (Joseph) Accardo, Abby (Tyler) Welty, Nick (Alisa) Little, Mallory Colegrove, Gabby Colegrove, and two great grandchildren: Rowan Accardo, Avah Little.
Viewing will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 1 to 2 pm at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm with Rev. Jacek Bialkowski officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 8th Ave., 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001.
Robert M. Wiesner, 86, of George Street, St. Marys, PA.
Robert M. Wiesner, 86, of George Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 10, 2022, following a brief illness.
He was born on February 5, 1936 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Emerson and Joan Frey Wiesner.
Bob was a member of St. Marys Church and had worked as a clerk at his family’s grocery store on George Street for many years. He liked to listen and communicate on Ham Radio with Peking China, and also enjoyed listening to the radio at home. He enjoyed a quiet evening studying astronomy, always enjoying the moon and stars. Bob was a simple man who took solace in spending time at his home and watching re-runs of Gunsmoke and Raw Hide. He could often be found playing his guitar and smoking his pipe, and will be fondly remembered as the “Bullshitter of George Street”.
He is survived by several dear friends; Mary Thorwart and her husband Ed of Ridgway, Gloria Lodes of St. Marys, and his longtime friend and caregiver; Philomena Sonpon of Philadelphia.
In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by a sister in infancy.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Robert M. Wiesner will be celebrated on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the St. Marys Church, 315 Church Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Fr. Thomas More Sikora, OSB, as celebrant.
Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 9:30-10:30 AM.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Elk County Catholic School System, 600 Maurus Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com
William E. Hurrle Sr, 85, of 60 Hurrle Drive, Lewis Run, PA.
William E. Hurrle Sr, 85, of 60 Hurrle Drive, Lewis Run, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at UPMC Hamot.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Patricia L. Van Cise, 89, of Warren, PA.
Patricia L. Van Cise, 89, of Warren passed away on Thursday November 10, 2022 in her home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday November 17, 2022 at 1:00 pm In the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St. Warren, PA. Visitation will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in the funeral home. A complete obituary will be published when it’s available.
Portville Dispatched to Wildfire on Portville-Olean Road
At 3:05 PM on Thursday, Portville Fire Dept. has been dispatched to a wildfire on the Portville-Olean Road.
Whitesville, Independence Dispatched for ATV Fire w/Woods Fire
At 3:02 PM on Thursday, Whitesville Fire & Independence have been dispatched to a 4 wheeler fire setting the woods on fire at 518 Mahoney Road.
Andover, & Rexville requested to assist.
Genesee & Ulysses Dispatched For Wildfire in Bingham Township
At 12:40 PM on Thursday, Genesee & Ulysses Fire Depts. have been dispatched to a wildfire at 969 Hillcrest Road in Bingham Township. Report about 5 acres burning in the woods. Whitesville dispatched to assist.
Andover & Wellsville Dispatched to Wildfire at Tall Pines
At 12:35 PM on Thursday, Andover & Wellsville Fire Depts. have been dispatched to Tall Pines for a wildfire with camper trailers involved.
Whitesville & Willing dispatched mutual aid. Alfred Station also dispatched.
1:23 PM–This fire is reported to be contained.
Eldred, Port Allegany Dispatched For Wildfire
At 12:09 AM on Thursday, Eldred Borough, Eldred Township, Port Allegany dispatched to a wildfire behind 61 King Street in Eldred that is spreading rapidly.
Otto & Smethport Fire Depts. dispatched to assist. Portville & Westons MIlls also dispatched. Shinglehouse & Town of Olean dispatched.
Derrick City & Roulette dispatched at 1:19 PM.
Scott W. Keiser, 63, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Ceres, NY
“beloved husband, father, Papa, and son”
Scott W. Keiser, 63, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Ceres, N.Y, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on Friday, March 27, 1959 in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, he was a son of William M. and Patricia R. Stafford Keiser. On December 12, 2010 in Shinglehouse, he married Jacqueline L. “Jackie” Frost, who survives.
Scott attended Lewisburg High School, Mansfield University, and Penn State University where he received a certificate in engineering. He honorably served in the US Army from 1976 to 1979 serving as a Track Vehicle Mechanic.
Scott, along with his best friend, James “Jim” Pratt, owned and operated State Line Auto in Ceres, N.Y. For many years, he was employed at Confir Realty in Bolivar until he became ill.
He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, and tinkering and fixing things. He was an avid outdoorsman. His greatest love was spending time with his family.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 12 years; his mother and stepfather, Patricia and Alan Fowler of Olean, N.Y.; nine children: Ryan T. (Mauricio) Keiser and Brandon A. Keiser, both of Olean, N.Y, Beth (Brandon) Freer of Eldred, A.J. (Ashli) Lockwood of Roulette, Michelle (Anthony) Tate of Coudersport, Maria (Floyd Higby) Burdick of Richburg, N.Y., Heather (Chris Witter) Burdick of Little Genesee, N.Y., Henry (Desiree) Burdick of Bolivar, N.Y., and Amanda Nelson of Allentown, N.Y..; many grandchildren; two great-grandsons; a great-grandson due in March; many nieces and nephews; and his cat, Missy.
Scott was predeceased by his father; a brother, Randall T. “Randy” Keiser; a grandson, Landon Lockwood; and a niece, Gracie Ebert.
Family and friends may call from 11am to 1pm on Monday, November 14, 2022, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse where a memorial service will follow at 1pm with Richard Lasher, Jackie’s brother-in-law, officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse.
Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Monday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240.
Scott entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Scott, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page
Liberty Township, McKean County Supervisors Meeting
Liberty Township, McKean County
Route 155 Building
November 10, 2022
The regular meeting of the Liberty Township Supervisors was called to order at 8:35 AM by Chairman, Dick Brown. Supervisor Fred Ernst, Secretary Cindy Speeth were present.
REPORTS:
1. 17 ambulance calls for Liberty Township.
2. 6 fire calls for Liberty Township.
3. Secretary’s Report for October 13, 2022 was presented and unanimously
accepted on a motion by Supervisor Ernst and a second by Chairman Brown.
4. Treasurer’s Report for the month of November, 2022 was presented and
unanimously accepted on a motion by Supervisor Ernst and a second by
Chairman Brown. Chairman Brown stated that in the General Fund there were bills paid in the amount of $61,233.90, revenues received in the amount of $10,056.36 and a balance of $108,394.75. There was a balance of American Relief Funds in the amount of $8,682.26 and $250.35. In the State Fund there were bills paid in the amount of $6429.52, revenues received in the amount of $6837.77 and a balance of $81,144.90. In the Sewer Fund there were bills paid in the amount of $0, revenues received of $200 and a balance of $1434.64.
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Meeting Minutes from Upper Pine Creek Council was presented by Chairman Brown along with an invoice for the 2023 year. On a motion by Supervisor Ernst and a second by Chairman Brown it was unanimously agreed to pay the $150 invoice for 2023.
2. Chairman Brown read a letter from McKean County Planning Commission regarding approval of Postlewait Logging Wood Pellet Plant.
All correspondence was made available to the public.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Resolution No. 3-22 adopting the annual budget for 2023 in the amount of $489,056.00, total for all accounts, was unanimously accepted on a motion by Supervisor Ernst and a second by Chairman Brown.
2. Resolution No. 4-22 adopting the annual millage for 2023(2.06 mills for the Township, 1.0 mills for the fire department and .5 mills for the ambulance), was unanimously accepted on a motion by Supervisor Ernst and a second by Chairman Brown
3.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
PUBLIC CONCERNS:
None
As no further business was brought before the Board, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:51 a.m. on a motion by Supervisor Ernst and a second by Chairman Brown.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lucinda Speeth
Secretary/ Treasurer