Suspected Serious Injuries In DUI Crash On Rt. 549 In Rutland Twp.
April 2023
Helen M. Brunecz, 92, of Kinzua Nursing Home
Helen M. Brunecz, 92, of Kinzua Nursing Home, passed away on Thursday March 30, 2023, at UPMC Hamot Hospital, Erie, PA.
Helen was born April 2nd, 1930, the daughter of the late Barzill and Esther (Beck) Dyer. She lived 65 years on a farm in Sugar Grove, PA where she shared nearly 60 years with her loving husband the late Carl L. Brunecz. Helen enjoyed working in her vegetable and flower gardens, loved to read and her biggest enjoyment was walking on the farm.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother Daniel Dyer, a sister Evelyn Austin, a daughter Cindy Jarbeck, and a grandson Michael Morgan.
Surviving are 3 children, David (Maggie) Brunecz, of Georgia, Diane Brunecz, of Warren, PA, and Robin (Randy) Morgan, of Sugar Grove, PA; 7 grandchildren, Tina Belvin of TX, Kelly Archer of NC, David (Mae) Brunecz of PA, Kyle (Kristen) Morgan of VA, Stephen (Diane) Jarbeck of NY, Jennifer (Matthew) Marrero of GA, and Katie Brunecz of GA; 15 great grandchildren, Regina (Rigoberto) Reyes of TX, Kaila (Caleb) Frank of OH, Devan (Rachel Pelchat) Shirley of NC, Brienna Archer of NC, Logan Archer of NC, Cynthia Jarbeck of NY, Jasmine Jarbeck of NY, Stephen Jarbeck IV of NY, Ryan Brunecz of PA, Logan Brunecz of PA, Sophia Brunecz of PA, Haley Morgan of VA, Zachary Morgan of VA, Cayden Marrero of GA, Hadley Marrerro of GA; 6 great great grandchildren, Audrey, Milania, and Sophia Reyes, Kroy, Kaiser, and Kendyl Frank.
Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., Warren, PA has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Frank J. Scarpino, also known as Fabulous Frank, 69, of Orchard Park, N.Y. and formerly of Warren, PA.
Frank J. Scarpino, also known as Fabulous Frank, 69, of Orchard Park, N.Y. and formerly of Warren, PA., slept peacefully from this life to his eternal home, Monday, March 6, 2023. Frank was born January 31, 1954, in Jamestown, New York. He was the son of Carl and Josephine Rosella Scarpino.
He was a 1972 graduate of Jamestown High School and a graduate of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Frank was a Warren resident for over 20 years, and then lived in Orchard Park, N.Y. for over 20 years. Over the years, he was owner and operator of the former Classy Closet specialty clothing store, The Willows Bed & Breakfast, Extra Extras Consignment Shop and Gifted Images all operated in Warren, PA., He also owned and rented out numerous costumes for Halloween and special events. He also was formerly employed as a furniture salesman with Ashley Home Store in Orchard Park, N.Y.
Frank was active in local theatres where he created overall costume designs. He was an active member and friend of the Imperial Court of Buffalo where he enjoyed attending their Imperial Masquerade ICP Ball.
Frank can be remembered by many friends whom he loved to talk and spend time with. He was a fashion icon, and once told a friend, “Life is too short not to wear the expensive jewelry and vintage glasses.” He was a man full of love and life. He truly made everything both special and beautiful. Frank lit up every room he walked into to.
He is survived by his loving daughter whom he dearly loved and spoke of often, Erin Scarpino, Son-In-Law Francisco Almonte and Granddaughter, Valentina Almonte of Secaucus, N.J., Brother, 3 Sisters, several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his, parents, he was preceded in death by his longtime partner and best friend, David Simmons who died March 3, 2022.
A celebration of Frank’s life will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., with the Rev. Dr. Dale Haight, leading the celebration. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
David Lawrence Hildebrand, 68, of Warren, PA
David Lawrence Hildebrand, 68, of Warren, PA passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, after an extended illness.
David was born on February 22, 1955, the son of the late Merle and Annella (Flecher) Hildebrand in New Castle, PA. After graduating from New Castle High School in 1973 he went on to study City Planning at Penn State and Indiana College of Pennsylvania. After graduation, he landed his first jobs as a City Planner for Virginia and Texas, kicking off a career in City Planning. He was the Director of Planning and Development for the City of Warren for 29 years before retiring in 2021.
He met Donna Avellino Young, and they married in 2003. Together they have three children. Anne Hildebrand (Mike Aranda) of Boston, MA; Tim Hildebrand and his wife Brittany Luna of Philadelphia, PA; and Scott Young of Buffalo, NY. After retiring David spent time on his hobbies of books and gardening.
Per David’s request all services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., Warren, PA has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Paws Along the River, 212 Elm St. Warren, PA 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.
Bobby S. D. Wray, Sr., 36, of Wellsville, formerly of Bolivar, NY.
Bobby S. D. Wray, Sr.             “beloved father, fiance`, son, and brother”
Bobby S. D. Wray, Sr., 36, of Wellsville, formerly of Bolivar and a former longtime resident of Galliapolis, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
Born on Friday, February 27, 1987 in Augusta, Georgia, he was a son of Charles L. “Charlie” Wray and Stephanie L. Cramer.
Bobby was a graduate of Hannan Trace High School in Crown City, Ohio, he also attended Buckeye Hills Career Center in Rio Grande, Ohio, where he studied and became certified in heating and cooling technology.
He was employed at Save A Lot in Wellsville.
He enjoyed working on cars, tattooing, and riding his motorcycle.
Left to cherish his memory are fiancee`, Jennifer Porter, who he deeply loved and had planned to marry on April 20, 2023; his father Charles “Charlie” Wray and stepmother, Dianna Wray of Jackson, Ohio; his mother and stepfather, Stephanie Cramer and Kim Hess of Little Genesee; six children, Hannah Barcus, Alexis Wray, Jayden Wray, Sydney Wray, and Joseph Wray, all of Galliapolis, Ohio, and Bobby S. D. Wray, Jr. of Wellsville; two sisters, Jennifer (Joseph) Walker of Hornell and Melissa (Ira) Turner of Patriot, Ohio; four brothers, Scott Wargo and Cody Wargo, both of Buffalo, Adam (Rachel) Wray of Galliapolis, Ohio, and Nathan (Summer) Karns of Bolivar; and many nieces and nephews.
There will be no pubic visitation. A celebration of life will be held on a date and time to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bobby’s name may be made to the Christmas House, PO Box 716, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Bobby’s family has 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 Bobby, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Genesee Dispatched For Roof Blown off Structure
At 3:13 PM on Saturday, Genesee Fire Dept. has been dispatched to Main Street for a roof blown off a structure.
Port Allegany Dispatched For Tree Into Structure
At 3:01 PM on Saturday, Port Allegany Fire Dept. to Pump Station Road for a tree into a structure with wires.
Multi-multi reports of trees & wires down all across the area.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR AREA; SEVERE DAMAGE REPORTED IN THIS STORM
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | |
| Alert: | The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Cameron County in north central Pennsylvania… Clearfield County in central Pennsylvania… Elk County in north central Pennsylvania… McKean County in north central Pennsylvania… * Until 315 PM EDT. * At 217 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Kinzua Dam to near Indiana, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD…70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE…Automatic observing system. Wind gust to 68 MPH at Allegheny County Airport. IMPACT…Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. * Locations impacted include… St. Marys, Bradford, DuBois, Clearfield, Ridgway, Kane, Johnsonburg, Sandy, Cameron, Philipsburg, Woodland and Curwensville. For those driving on Interstate 80, this includes areas between the Dubois and Snow Shoe exits, specifically from mile markers 97 to 138. THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT…CONSIDERABLE HAIL THREAT…RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE…<.75 IN WIND THREAT…OBSERVED MAX WIND GUST…70 MPH |
| Instructions: | For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread wind damage. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure! |
| Target Area: | Cameron Clearfield Elk McKean |
Chatham Twp. Dispatched to Natural Gas Leak
At 1:50 PM on Saturday, Chatham Township Fire Dept. has been dispatched to an outside natural gas leak near a gas well pad.
UGI has been notified.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning; Wind Advisory
| Message: | NOAA-NWS-ALERTS-PA126641DFE1AC.SevereThunderstormWatch.126641E0DDA0PA.WNSWOU5.cc71dad7cc7b6dd418b295c39f034c9a from w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov |
| Sent: | 11:55 EDT on 04-01-2023 |
| Effective: | 11:55 EDT on 04-01-2023 |
| Expires: | 18:00 EDT on 04-01-2023 |
| Event: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Alert :SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 105 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS PA . PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ALLEGHENY ARMSTRONG BEAVER BUTLER CAMBRIA CAMERON CLARION CLEARFIELD CRAWFORD ELK ERIE FAYETTE FOREST GREENE INDIANA JEFFERSON LAWRENCE MCKEAN MERCER POTTER SOMERSET VENANGO WARREN WASHINGTON WESTMORELAND | |
| Event: | Wind Advisory |
| Alert: | …WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY… * WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN…From 8 AM this morning to 2 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A line of strong to severe thunderstorms crossing the region this Saturday afternoon will increase the probability for locally enhanced wind damage. |
| Instructions: | Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. For high wind safety information, visit weather.gov/wind. The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web at weather.gov/ctp. |
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 01 at 1:35PM EDT until April 01 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Buffalo
DESCRIPTION: The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Cattaraugus County in western New York…
Southern Erie County in western New York…
Chautauqua County in western New York…
* Until 230 PM EDT.
* At 133 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Northwest
Harborcreek, or 7 miles east of Erie, moving northeast at 80 mph.
HAZARD…70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
* Locations impacted include…
Buffalo, West Seneca, Jamestown, Lackawanna, Dunkirk, Fredonia,
Hamburg, Salamanca, Allegany State Park and Evans.
This includes the following highways…
Interstate 90 between exits 56 and 61.
Interstate 86 between exits 4 and 21.
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT…CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT…RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE…0.75 IN
WIND THREAT…RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST…70 MPH
INSTRUCTIONS: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This storm is producing widespread wind damage across northwest
Pennsylvania. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay
away from windows!
Issued By: NWS Buffalo (Western New York)
This is an important message from NY Alert
HEADLINE: Wind Advisory issued April 01 at 12:31PM EDT until April 01 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo
DESCRIPTION: …WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
* WHAT…Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE…Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming,
Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany
counties.
* WHEN…Until 7 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 01 at 11:55AM EDT until April 01 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Storm Prediction Center
DESCRIPTION: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 105 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
NY
. NEW YORK COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ALLEGANY CATTARAUGUS CHAUTAUQUA
ERIE GENESEE LIVINGSTON
MONROE NIAGARA ORLEANS
WYOMING
Shinglehouse Ambulance to Kings Run Road
At 1:01 PM on Saturday, Shinglehouse ambulance has been called to Kings Run Road for altered mental status.
Structure Fire In Horton Twp.
On April 1, 5:31 Kersey, and Horton Twp. were dispatched a structure fire on 1483 California Rd. It started as a chimney fire that spread to the roof. Mutual aid units assisted this fully involved fire.
Potter County Housing Authority Is Requesting Proposals For Lawn Care
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The Potter County Housing Authority is requesting proposals for lawn care at our housing projects/locations for a TWO (2) YEAR TERM. The responsible Bidder will perform lawn mowing, trimming of sidewalk and building edges, as well as grass and loose tree branch cleanup. The Bidder will perform the requested work with their equipment. All Bidders’ will supply a current certificate of insurance of at least $1,000,000 liability coverage and have current vehicle insurance. Workmen’s compensation coverage must be carried on all employees, and a completed IRS tax form W-9 must be included with the bid submission. Terms of the lawn care service is as follows:
Term of contract: Year #1-April 18 to October 20, 2023. Year #2-April 19 to October 21, 2024.
Mowing Frequency: One (1) time a week if grass is 3” or over before mowing. Mowing and trimming will be completed up to two (2) times a week if needed during the period of April 18 to May 12, 2023 and April 19 to May 13, 2024. Contact Mark Tubbs for pre-approval. Second year schedule will be set weather permitting.
Lawn Clippings: Leave on lawn if not visible within one (1) day of mowing at each location. Rake and remove heavy grass and debris from lawns to designated location on site. Redwood Village requires removal of excess grass and debris from site by Bidder. Contact the Maintenance Dept. for the location.
Sidewalks: Sweep and remove all grass and debris from all sidewalks and parking lots.
Trimming: Use a Weed-Eater to trim sidewalks, building’s edge and around trees & bushes.
Bid pricing terms: Bid price should be on per mow basis per project/location.
Project location: Project Name Address
Freeman House /Garden 79 Maple View Lane, Coudersport
Redwood Village 9 Penn Avenue, Galeton
Honeoye Haven 315 N. Union St., Shinglehouse
Ulysses Family Townhouses 625 Academy Street, Ulysses
ASCS Office 109 Market St., Coudersport
PCHA Coudersport Lot #1 Damascus/Market Sts., Coudersport
MV Coudersport Lot#1 407 S. West St., Coudersport
MV Galeton Lot#1 & Lot#2 169/171 Germania St., Galeton
Please feel free to contact this agency at (814) 274-7031 extension 110 or Mark Tubbs at (315) 717-8873 to request a site visit of a project or projects before submission of your proposal. The safety of our Residents is critical while mowing at each location. Please feel free to contact Richard Duzick at (814) 274-7031 ext. 110 with any questions pertaining to the proposal request and/or to receive a bid packet for your review and completion. Please return your bid proposals to the Potter County Housing Authority at 109 Market St., Coudersport, PA by April 13, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. Please mark the envelope “lawn care” or fax or email your bid proposal to (814) 274-0738 or pcha1@zitomedia.net by the same deadline. The Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, and to waive any informalities in the bid process. The Authority reserves the right to terminate this contract due to financial funding changes. The PCHA looks forward to receiving bids from Section 3, Minority or Female-Owned Businesses.
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