November 2022

On November 1, at 11:37 am Roulette ambulance was dispatched to Fourth St. for a possible CVA

At 11:10 AM on Tuesday, Liberty Fire Dept. has been dispatched to Rt. ,15, 2 miles south of the Liberty exit for a vehicle fire.

At 10:59 AM on Tuesday, Shinglehouse Ambulance has been called to Rt. 44 South for chest pain.

October 2022 was a very nice Fall month for Galeton. The foliage was the nicest in years. By mid month Indian Summer had arrived. The mornings for the most part were cool and many frosty mornings. I recorded  a cold 22 degrees on the 30th.  The first Fall frost was on the 10th with a 31 degree reading.  West Pike had 30.6 on the 3rd. 

Lawn mowing kept on full tilt all month. Perhaps it will continue until Thanksgiving or later. The average high temperature is 57 degrees and the average low is 37 degrees.

I measured 1.04″ of rain for the month. Last year the reading was 5.14″ Normal rainfall is 3.78″  This year was the lowest rainfall recorded in October since 1994. That year the amount was 0,93″.It is a very dry year thus far. Pine Creek is about the lowest in my memory.  It will be quite some time before the lake will be full of water.

October 2022 was a very nice Fall month for Galeton. The foliage was the nicest in years. By mid month Indian Summer had arrived. The mornings for the most part were cool and many frosty mornings. I recorded  a cold 22 degrees on the 30th.  The first Fall frost was on the 10th with a 31 degree reading.  West Pike had 30.6 on the 3rd.  Lawn mowing kept on full tilt all month. Perhaps it will continue until Thanksgiving or later. The average high temperature is 57 degrees and the average low is 37 degrees.

I measured 1.04″ of rain for the month. Last year the reading was 5.14″ Normal rainfall is 3.78″  This year was the lowest rainfall recorded in October since 1994. That year the amount was 0,93″.It is a very dry year thus far. Pine Creek is about the lowest in my memory.  It will be quite some time before the lake will be full of water.

We had seven foggy mornings. A few of those mornings the fog was very heavy.

Henry W. Lush

National Weather Service Observer

Otha D. Ginkle, 75, passed away early Saturday morning (Oct. 29) at the Corry Manor, where she had resided for several years.  She was born in Kane on April 21, 1947, the daughter of the late Percy and Otha (Snyder) Gadley.

Otha spent the majority of her life as a homemaker.  She will be sadly missed by her children.

Surviving relatives include one daughter, Otha (Mick) McCormick of Bradford; two sons, Edward (Yoshiko) Ginkle of WA and Charles (Wendy) Ginkle of TX and two brothers.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Interment will be in Redclyffe Cemetery.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.

The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of services.

Elizabeth J.C. (Anderson) Savoia, 93, formerly of Pennsylvania Avenue, Kane, PA passed away Friday, October 28, 2022 in Erie, PA.

She was born on August 1, 1929, in Kane, she was the daughter of Fred V. and Ruth M. (Engborg) Anderson. She was married to Samuel P. Savoia, also of Kane.

Liz worked at Summit Hospital, Kane Elementary School and Kane Jr. High School. She was a member of St. Callistus Roman Catholic Church.

Surviving her are sons David (Martha) of Marlton NJ, Michael of Providence RI., Edward (Sherry) of Waterford PA and Daniel (Jackie) of Union KY. Grandchildren; Kathleen Savoia Marino, Sam Savoia, Nick Savoia, Cody Savoia, Michael Savoia, Sarah Savoia, Laura Savoia. Also, Carrie Zook, Ryan (Roni) Swanson, Todd Swanson and son in law Terry Swanson all of Kane. Liz was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, took great pleasure in spending time with her many nieces, nephews and great grandchildren.

Liz is also survived by her brother Fred (Connie) Anderson of Kane. She was preceded in death by her daughter Susan (Terry) Swanson; brothers Harry Anderson, Paul Anderson, Carl Anderson and sisters Marie Gigliotti Ryder, Evelyn Miller, Genevieve Cooley, and Mildred Meyers.

Her many interests include travel (she loved Europe and Hawaii) and enjoyed visiting historical locations. She was a lifelong resident of Kane but spent her winters in her later years in Lake Worth, Florida. She excelled at gardening, had great appreciation for antiques, which she took pride in displaying in her home, and made the best pies. She was an avid beachcomber, often finding treasures that she crafted into gifts. She will rest alongside her husband Sam, in the St. Callistus cemetery.

A celebration of life and memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.

The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Jeffrey James BROWN, 59, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Friday, October 28, 2022 in UPMC Wellsboro, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital.  

Born August 24, 1963, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Leahr K. and Arlene P. Huck Brown, Jr.  On February 14, 1987, in Harrison Valley, he married the former Tammy L. Freeborn, who predeceased him on October 8, 2018.  

A 1981 graduate of Wellsboro High School, he was employed by Ron Baltzley Hardwoods, Inc., Covington.  

Jeff loved racing RC cars, building model cars, collecting trains, fishing, and most importantly, he loved his “girls.”  

Surviving are:  his mother, Arlene Brown of Wellsboro;  a daughter, Jessica Brown of Ulysses;  a granddaughter, Rory;  his girlfriend, Amy Taft of Westfield;  three brothers, Kelly (Beth) Brown, Rick (Deb) Brown, and Alvin (Cyndy) Brown, all of Wellsboro;  nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

 In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his father.  Friends may call Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.  Burial will be in Whites Corners Cemetery.  

Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

Leslie M. SPADE, 62, of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, October 27, 2022 in her home. 

Born February 28, 1960, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of Donald T Sr. and Barbara Lee Hill Murphy. 

 Surviving are:  a daughter, Kimberlee (Michael) Guciardo of Pittsburgh;  four grandchildren, Aubrey Guciardo, Lilliana Guciardo, Paisley Guciardo, and Carter Guciardo;  a sister-in-Law, Robin Murphy;  two nieces, Heather Murphy and Ashley Myers;  a nephew, Donald T Murphy lll;  many grand-nieces and grand-nephews.  

She was loved by her many friends and extended family in Wellsville.  

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Donald T. Murphy Jr.  

Arrangements are entrusted to OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.

At 9:15 AM on Tuesday, Blossburg & Liberty Fire & EMS have been dispatched to the Sebring area of Rt. 15 for a vehicle down over the embankment with one injury. UTV’s will be needed.

At 8:38 AM on Tuesday, Mansfield Fire & EMS have been dispatched to the area of 1921 Rt. 660 for a vehicle rollover crash. Responder on scene reports one vehicle off the roadway with no injuries.