91 Year Old Emporium, PA Man Died In House Fire on Beechwood Road on Monday
December 2022
All Potter County Senior Centers are closed today
Please post all Potter County Senior Centers are closed today due to weather conditions. Stay home – stay safe.
Rew, Smethport Dispatched For Car into a House Crash on Rt. 46
At 7:39 PM on Wednesday, Rew Fire Dept. & Smethport ambulance dispatched to 2685 Route 46 for a passenger vehicle into an occupied house.
2 occupants of the vehicle are self extricated. Occupants of house have evacuated the home which has severe damage.
Unknown injuries. Smethport also asked to respond.
McKean County Businesses & Municipalities To Get $1.5 Million in Grants
The McKean County Commissioners, at their December 13 bi-monthly meeting, approved grant awards for McKean County Small Businesses and Municipalities utilizing over $1.5 million dollars of the County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation.
“We are pleased that we can assist small businesses and our municipalities with funds in this time of economic recovery and stabilization.” Said Commissioner Tom Kreiner. “McKean County is pleased to offer financial resources to support projects that address the needs of our local communities.”
The McKean County Small Business Recovery Grants and the Municipal Recovery Grants provide a one-time infusion of financial resources to meet pandemic recovery needs and, moving forward, to rebuild the county economy.
A total of $130,000 has been awarded to sixteen McKean County small businesses. Grant amounts range in size from $5,000 to $10,000. “The focus of the small business recovery grant program is not merely providing funds to businesses for revenue loss or to cover regular operating costs, but to invest in projects that can demonstrate measurable, sustainable, collaborative, and lasting improvements”, added Commissioner Carol Duffy. “Most impressive is that the business owners who were awarded grants will be investing an additional $314,463 into the selected projects.”
Rose M. Scutella, 94, of Pinecrest Manor, formerly of Ridgway, PA
Rose M. Scutella, 94, of Pinecrest Manor, formerly of Ridgway, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Pinecrest Manor.
She was born September 20, 1928 in Kane, PA, daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Migliazzo) Avenali. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Kane High School. She was a dedicated employee of Sylvania for close to 40 years, where she retired.
On May 10, 1947, in St. Callistus Church, she married the late, Pasquale “Pat” Scutella, Jr., who preceded her in death on July 28, 2014.
Rose is survived by her son, John Scutella and his wife, Lori, of St. Marys; two grandchildren: Brandon Scutella (Shauna) of St. Marys and Daniel Scutella (Jilissa) of Curwensville; and five great-grandchildren: Aiden, Isaac, Wrett, Mack, and Kolby Scutella.
Along with her husband and parents, Rose was preceded in death by a daughter in infancy; two sisters: Angie Gabriel and Jenny Polinski; and a brother, John Migliazzo. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She was a member of the St. Leo’s Catholic Church. Rose was a hard worker and enjoyed her work but she also found time to enjoy her flower and vegetable gardens and her years spent in Florida with her husband during retirement. She was a kind-hearted person who made time for anyone and befriended many during her years at Pinecrest Manor. Rose was a tremendous cook and loved to bake. Nothing brought her more joy than her family, especially her grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Thomas More Sikora, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Parklawn Memorial Gardens.
There will be no visitation.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Pinecrest Manor Activity Department, 763 Johnsonburg Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Rose M. Scutella, 94, of Pinecrest Manor, formerly of Ridgway, PA passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Pinecrest Manor.
She was born September 20, 1928 in Kane, PA, daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Migliazzo) Avenali. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Kane High School. She was a dedicated employee of Sylvania for close to 40 years, where she retired.
On May 10, 1947, in St. Callistus Church, she married the late, Pasquale “Pat” Scutella, Jr., who preceded her in death on July 28, 2014.
Rose is survived by her son, John Scutella and his wife, Lori, of St. Marys; two grandchildren: Brandon Scutella (Shauna) of St. Marys and Daniel Scutella (Jilissa) of Curwensville; and five great-grandchildren: Aiden, Isaac, Wrett, Mack, and Kolby Scutella.
Along with her husband and parents, Rose was preceded in death by a daughter in infancy; two sisters: Angie Gabriel and Jenny Polinski; and a brother, John Migliazzo. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She was a member of the St. Leo’s Catholic Church. Rose was a hard worker and enjoyed her work but she also found time to enjoy her flower and vegetable gardens and her years spent in Florida with her husband during retirement. She was a kind-hearted person who made time for anyone and befriended many during her years at Pinecrest Manor. Rose was a tremendous cook and loved to bake. Nothing brought her more joy than her family, especially her grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Thomas More Sikora, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Parklawn Memorial Gardens.
There will be no visitation.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Pinecrest Manor Activity Department, 763 Johnsonburg Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Donna M. Cribbs, 83, of 1400 Million Dollar Highway, Kersey, PA
Donna M. Cribbs, 83, of 1400 Million Dollar Highway, Kersey, PA passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home.
Frances Shaw, 95, of Ridgway, PA
Frances Shaw, 95, of Ridgway, PA died on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Krise Funeral Home in Ridgway.
William R. “Bill” Heitzenrater, age 74, of DuBois, PA
William R. “Bill” Heitzenrater, age 74, of DuBois, PA died Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at his home.
Born on July 3, 1948 in Punxsutawney, PA, he was the son of the late H. Vaughn and J. Ethel (Bodenhorn) Heitzenrater.
On April 20, 1968 he married Judith “Judy” (Leksell) Heitzenrater. She survives.
Bill was a 1966 graduate of Punxsutawney High School. Upon graduating from Penn State University, DuBois with an Electrical and Electronic Technology Associate Degree, he went to work for Bell of PA in Harrisburg, working 13 years in the Engineering Circuit Layout Bureau. In 1981 he transferred to Outside Facilities Engineering in DuBois until his retirement in 2002.
Bill served for six years with the United States Army Reserve, 316th Station Hospital as a medical corpsman, achieving the rank of SP5. He was also an adult leader with the Boy Scouts of America for 18 years.
In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by two children; Christina (Mike) Delp of Coudersport, PA and Richard Heitzenrater of Corpus Cristi, TX, three grandchildren; Noah and Nash Delp and Kylie Heitzenrater, one sister Yvonne (Laverne) Thompson of Big Run, PA and one brother Charles Heitzenrater of Erie, PA.
He was preceded in death by three brothers; Gene, Bob and Paul Heitzenrater and one sister; Wanda Freas.
There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 1 PM from Sabula United Methodist Church with Pastor Butch Brunner officiating.
The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial donations may be sent to the Hahne Cancer Center, 100 Hospital Avenue or Sabula United Methodist Church, 259 Kilmer Road both in DuBois, PA 15801.
Online condolences can be sent to www.baronickfuneralhome.com
Judith E. “Judy” Chamberlin, 77, of Main Street, Kersey, PA
Judith E. “Judy” Chamberlin, 77, of Main Street, Kersey, PA passed away on Monday evening, December 12, 2022, at Penn Highlands DuBois following a brief illness.
She was born on June 21, 1945 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Albert and Margaret Seelye Sarginger.
On June 26, 1965, at Queen of the World Church, she married William Chamberlin, who survives. Together they shared more than 57 years of love, laughter, and happiness.
Judith was a graduate of St. Marys High School and was Catholic by faith. She enjoyed puzzle books and baking. She was a talented quilter who also enjoyed embroidering, always delighting in making beautiful items for her family. Together with her husband, Judy loved going for a nice, quiet country ride, taking in the scenery and wildlife. She also loved looking at Mountain Laurel and picnics at Parker Dam.
In addition to her husband of more than 57 years, William Chamberlin, she is survived by 5 children; Van (Tami) Chamberlin of Wilcox, Ron (Carol) Chamberlin of Kersey, Donna (Andy) Rettger of Yamhill, OR, Melissa (Michael) Himes of Brockport, and Glenda (Scott Mawn) Chamberlin of St. Marys; and by 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by six siblings; JoAnn (Mark) Dawson of TX, Nancie (David) Anderson of Johnsonburg, Dave (Carol) Sarginger of VA, Dorothy (Jim) Harkenrider of NY, Debbie (Jim) Assalone of Weedville, and Gloria Sarginger of St. Marys, as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by a sister; Margaret Sarginger.
A Memorial Service for Judith E. Chamberlin will be held on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Krise Funeral Home, 339 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846.
Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens.
Family and friends will be received at the Krise Funeral Home-Kersey on Friday, January 6, 2023 from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.
Memorial Contributions may be made to a local Boy Scout or Girl Scout Troop.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 339 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Gertrude Arlene Yaple, 87, of Warren, PA
Gertrude Arlene Yaple, wife, mother, and longtime volunteer for faith-based organizations in Warren, died in her sleep on Monday, December 12, 2022, at the Warren Manor Nursing Home. She was 87.
She was born July 8, 1935, the second youngest of 11 children of Ruth (Williams) Green and Elwyn Green. She was raised in Erie, Pa., and was a 1953 graduate of Harbor creek High School. In 1961 she married James J. Yaple in Erie, and they moved to Lancaster in 1963 and to York, Pa., two years later. She has lived in Warren since 1972, where she had served as a Welcome Wagon volunteer and was involved with her husband in Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. She was also deeply involved with Praise Fellowship Church from its inception when services were held in a home to construction of the church in Russell, Pa.
Gertrude was active many years ago in A.A., where she ultimately supported others in Warren area through the 12-step program. She later used those skills when she became a “house mom” volunteering at the House of Hope women’s shelter in Warren. She lived full-time at the House of Hope from 2016 to 2022, helping to monitor and support the residents who were transitioning a return to society after incarceration.
Gertrude leaves a daughter, Marie A. Yaple of Erie; three sons, David C. Yaple of Danielsville, Ga., Michael S. Yaple of Newtown, Pa., and Craig E. Yaple of Warren; a daughter in law, Diane Yaple of Newtown; four grandchildren, Clover Reber of Erie, Leif Yaple of Athens, Ga., Jesse Yaple of Gainesville, Ga., and Ava Yaple of Newtown; and three great-granddaughters. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, James; three sisters, Dolores Ward, Elsie Lemke, and Ethel Nachman-Schuman; and seven brothers, Charles Green, Elwyn Green Jr., Harley Green, Norman Green, Robert Green, Theodore Green, and Walter green; and a grandson, Nathan Yaple of Warren.
Memorial services will be held at a future date and location to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gertrude’s name to the House of Hope, 316 Hazel St., Warren, Pa. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St. Warren, PA 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
RECALLS
Utopia Foods Recalls “Enoki Mushrooms” Because of Possible Health Risk
Utopia Foods Inc of Glendale, NY, is recalling its 200g packages of “Enoki Mushrooms”, imported from China and distributed nationwide in the US, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The recalled “Enoki Mushrooms” were distributed nationwide in produce wholesale companies.
The product comes in a 200g, clear and blue plastic package with brand name “Utopia” and barcode# 8928918610017 marked on the packaging.
Voluntary Recall of Three Detect Covid-19 Test Lots
Detect, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of the Detect Covid-19 Test™, our molecular, over-the-counter test used to identify SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes Covid-19) in self-collected nasal swabs. The recall affects a total of 11,102 tests shipped to customers from July 26th, 2022 through August 26th, 2022. The test was granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on October 28, 2021.
There is an increased chance that the tests from the lot numbers listed below may give false negative results. Detect has conducted a thorough investigation to identify this issue and has made the decision to conduct a voluntary recall for these lots. To date, Detect has not received any reports of false negative results related to the affected lots and is issuing this recall out of an abundance of caution. The reliability of positive test results is not affected.
ByHeart Issues Voluntary Recall of Five Batches of Its Infant Formula Because of Possible Health Risk
ByHeart, a next-generation baby nutrition company, announced today that, out of an abundance of caution, it has chosen to voluntarily recall five batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula due to the potential for cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii. No distributed ByHeart product has tested positive for the bacteria.
The product being recalled is ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, Milk Based Powder with Iron for 0-12 Months in 24 oz containers. The formula under voluntary recall was distributed directly to consumers in the U.S. and can be identified by the number on the bottom of the can. Recalled product batches are 22273 C1, 22276 C1, 22277 C1, 22278 C1, and 22280 C1 printed with use by 01 JAN 24 or 01JUL 24.
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 4 PM EST
FRIDAY…
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
353 PM EST Wed Dec 14 2022
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 4 PM EST
FRIDAY…
* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
accumulations of 5 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of a
light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE…Portions of central Pennsylvania.
* WHEN…From 4 AM Thursday to 4 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Travel will be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…While brief periods of sleet and freezing
rain are possible, most of the precipitation is expected to fall
as snow. The snow will be a wet, heavy snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania
Turnpike Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all
travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel as significant
winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous.
Call 5 1 1 or visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway
and traffic conditions.
To report snow or ice, post to the NWS State College Facebook
page, use Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or visit weather.gov/ctp.
Firefighters Dispatched To Mobile Home Fire in Westfield Township
At 4:17 PM on Wednesday, Westfield, Clymer, Galeton, Harrison have been dispatched to a well involved mobile home fire at 6204 Rt. 349.
Two Inmates Busted For Taking Drugs Into McKean County Jail
(SMETHPORT, Pennsylvania): District Attorney Stephanie L. Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that two separate inmates have been charged with taking controlled substances into the McKean County Jail following their sentencings on unrelated charges.
By two separate criminal complaints filed on December 13, 2022, County Detective Linda Close has charged Francis Kramer with 1 count of Contraband (Felony 2) and Possession of a Controlled Substance (Misdemeanor). Detective Close has also charged Jose Robinson with 1 count of Contraband and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
KRAMER appeared before the Honorable Christopher G. Hauser for a sentencing hearing on November 23, 2022 for charges including Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The Judge ordered him to appear at the McKean County Jail on November 25, 2022 to commence his sentencing. The criminal complaint alleges that he was placed in a “dry” cell following his processing at the jail and, three days later, a controlled substance was found in a plastic baggie.
ROBINSON was sentenced by the Honorable John H. Pavlock on December 1, 2022 on unrelated drug charges and was taken to the jail that same day following his sentence. The criminal complaint alleges that he brought contraband in the form of a controlled substance when he came into the jail.
Both KRAMER and ROBINSON were arraigned by Magisterial District Judge William Todd who set bail at $10,000 and scheduled their central court/preliminary hearings for December 22, 2022.