Bill Baker Celebration Of Life June 17th
June 17th At The Roulette Firehall From 12 Noon to 4pm

June 17th At The Roulette Firehall From 12 Noon to 4pm
Subject: Job Announcement
The Potter County Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of a Dirt and Gravel/Low Volume Road Technician.
The position will be full-time (37.5 hours/week) with a probationary period of six months. The purpose of this position is to provide for the successful implementation and administration of the DGLVR Program by protecting soil and water resources. The position requires that the person possesses or is willing to acquire knowledge of the entire system. The position also requires knowledge of and the ability to use various software packages. In-house technical knowledge is necessary to evaluate sites for potential pollution and perform all elements of contract management for the program.
The qualified applicant should have an Associate’s Degree/Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field or equivalent experience and a valid driver’s license. The position involves extensive contact, both by phone and in person, with a variety of District customers and partners. The person in this position must have excellent communication skills, a pleasant disposition, be courteous, kind, and detail oriented. Tasks will be assigned and supervised by the District Manager per program needs. The salary will be commensurate with experience. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, age, sex, ancestry or national origin.
Please visit www.pottercd.com for an employment application and full job description, or contact our
office at 814-320-4012 or at j.childs@pottercd.com
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and employment application by June 16th, 2023 to:
Jason Childs
Potter County Conservation District
107 Market Street
Coudersport, PA 16915
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Missing Senior Citizen
* ANYONE in Salamanca with camera systems, please review footage from 9:30 am until now. This male has still not been located. Patrols are actively looking, the sooner we get Monte out of the high heat the better
Monte T Vanburen, 85 yrs old, left residence at 101 Washington St. approx. 9:30am wearing gray sneakers, jeans, dark gray or green t-shirt and a dark colored field and stream hat
Monte has known heart issues and possibly dementia, if you see encounter Monte please call Salamanca PD at 716-945-2330 / 2331
May 31, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
80 Railroad Ave., Roulette, PA, Potter County
CALL TO ORDER:
Public Comment
RVFD Call Statistics Report
Water/Sewer Report
Roadmaster Report
April 19, 2023 Monthly Meeting Minutes
Unpaid bills for May 31, 2023
April 2023 Profit & Loss & Balance Sheet
ROAD BONDS:
Current Road Bonds –
Closed Road Bonds –
OLD BUSINESS:
Clean-up days tabled from last month
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution 03-2023 DEP Consent and Order Agreement
Quotes on solar street lights
Quote for repairs on the 2009 Ford F550
Quotes on weed sprayer
Bids for mowing
Gravel purchase for Conable Ave.
Gravel purchase for Atkins Rd.
OTHER BUSINESS:
CORRESPONDENCE & INFORMATIONAL:
Realty Transfer Tax for March
Real Estate Taxes for March
ADJOURN:
Elma A. Finelli, age 92, a lifelong resident of Elkland, PA passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Born April 25, 1931 in Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Fred V. and Rose M. (Perno) Ascenzi.
Elma graduated from Elkland High School in 1949 and State Beauty School of Williamsport in 1974. She married Zackre Finelli, Jr. on August 26, 1950 and they shared 67 years together until his passing on August 1, 2017.
Elma opened a beauty shop in her home and this is where many friendships would be made. She loved her home and was always looking for ways to improve it and loved her gardens, which she enjoyed sharing with everyone from weddings, gatherings and numerous prom photos.
Elma loved her Elkland community; she never missed a school function / play, church bazaar, graduation or gathering. She enjoyed antique shopping and driving around town in her Cadillac or Lincoln. She was a longtime member of St. Thomas Catholic Church.
Elma is survived by her sister, Josephine Andrysick; nephews, Jim Andrysick and Guy (Julie) Andrysick; niece, Joy (Dan) Robertson; five great nieces and nephews and many many dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Zackre and her brother in law, Edward Andrysick.
Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Monday, June 5th from 3:00 – 7:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Thomas Catholic Church, 111 First St., Elkland on Tuesday, June 6th at 11:00 AM with Father Joe Kutch officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
Charles “Pete” R. Miller, age 89, of Elkland, PA passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 28, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.
Born December 13, 1933 in Knoxville, PA he was a son to the late Robert and Lera (Bates) Miller. Pete was a proud Army veteran, serving as a M1 Armor Crewman from 1954 to 1956 where he toured in Okinawa, Japan. On December 8, 1956 he married June Kay Chilson and they celebrated 66 loving years together before his passing.
Pete was said to be a dedicated hard worker, he enjoyed working at his own company, Miller’s Construction, which he started in 1957. Pete was a member of the Tioga County Honor Guard and a member of the United Church of Nelson, where he was a past elder of the church at one point. He enjoyed being outdoors; working with flowers and stones and feeding the deer and birds. Pete was always as active as he could be and going outside whenever he had the chance. He was very proud of his four boys and all their accomplishments throughout their lives.
Pete is survived by his loving wife; Kay Miller of Elkland; sons, Shane (Micki) Miller of Guys Mills, PA, Mitch (Theresa) Miller of Nelson, PA, Marty (Peggy Shay) Miller of Nelson, PA and Blaine (Lisa) Miller of Eldred, PA; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Paula and Jeanette; and a few nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by both his parents; brothers, Robert and Jack Miller; and sister, Jane Eldridge.
Family and friends are called to the United Church of Nelson Sunday, June 4, 2023 from 2:00 – 3:00pm. A celebration of life will be held immediately following at 3:00pm with Pastor Michael Denelsbeck officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at the Nelson Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made in his honor to the United Church of Nelson at 75 Village Dr, Nelson, PA 16940 or to the Nelson Cemetery at Cemetery Rd, Lawrenceville, PA 16929. Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, www.kenyonfuneralhome.com
Roselyn M. (Oddie) Slocum, age 80, of Elkland, PA passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY due to a fall at her home.
She was born December 26, 1942 in Mansfield, PA and was the daughter of Lorraine Bryant and Robert Frye.
Oddie is preceded in death by husband Gary W. Slocum February 17,2023 and son David Scott Slocum on September 29, 2017.
Early in her life she worked as a beautician out of her home and later as a dental assistant for Dr. Jeffrey Shultz for a number of years. Oddie loved to decorate and rearrange her home. She had a green thumb and enjoyed taking care of her house plants. She could make anything bloom or come to life. She loved shopping especially finding a treasure or a good deal. Most of all, Oddie had a great sense of humor and loved a good laugh! She would always say, “I needed that laugh”.
She is survived by her sister Patricia Harriger of Corning, NY and children: Kim (John) Rimmer of Elkland, Karen (Tom) Fischer of Williamsport, Kay (Kevin) Burris of Painted Post, NY and Ward (Abby) Slocum of Lawrence, KS; nine grandchildren, Clinton (Christina) Slocum of Williamsport, Drew (Carlee) Slocum of Mechanicsburg, Jason (Tiffany) Hetzel of Osceola, Jamie (Brian) Clemons of Adams Center, NY, Christopher (Ashlea) Collum of Tioga, Jordan (Janelle) Collum of Tioga, Preston, Rosie and Bill; niece Brittany Rhoads and nephew Brian Rhoads,19 great grandchildren, Sebastian, Jai, Yuna, Jensen, Kenlee, Taigen, Briana, Benjamin, Rebekah, Jessa, Lauren, Weston, Gracie, Remi, Olivia, Brock, Parker, Delaney and a great great granddaughter, Jordyn.
The family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Friday June 2, 2023 from 11:00 – 1:00PM. A memorial service will be held immediately following at 1:00PM with Pastor Jamey Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Osceola.
In lieu of flowers the family would like for each of you to spend time with your loved ones. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
Josephine H. Fitzsimmons, 75, of Pine Grove Rd., Port Allegany, PA passed away unexpectedly Monday (May 29, 2023) at the family camp, in Ripley, NY.
Born Nov. 9, 1947, in Annin Township, PA, she was a daughter of Charles and Naomi H. Ryan Homell. On May 16, 1964, in Port Allegany, she married Larry S. Fitzsimmons, who survives. They were married 59 years.
Josephine was a lifetime resident of the area and attended Port Allegany High School.
She was employed with Sena Kean Manor, as a certified nurse’s aide, before her retirement.
She enjoyed gold prospecting, metal detecting, fishing & camping, and collecting glass along Lake Erie’s shore. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Surviving in addition to her husband, Larry, is a son, Larry S. (Mary) Fitzsimmons, Jr. of Port Allegany; three daughters, Tina J. (Brad) Bandish, Tammy L. (Mike Jones) Fitzsimmons both of Port Allegany, Terri S. (Michael) Herbstritt of Bradford; 6 Grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; a brother, Wayne J. Homell of Port Allegany; three sisters, Patricia (Bob) Misterta of Warren, PA, Emelene (Gary) Pesock of Turtlepoint, Nancy Babcock of Port Allegany; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers: Charles “Chuck” Homell, Jack, Robert, Dick and Ronald Klawahn; and four sisters: Marge Walters, Marie Cullin, Donna Duninger, and Sandra Mericle.
Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Condolences can be made to: Larry S. Fitzsimmons, 1134 Pine Grove Rd., Port Allegany, PA 16743.
George R. Tufts, Jr., 85, of Smethport, PA passed away Sunday (May 28, 2023).
Military Honors and burial will be in Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, VA.
Arrangements are under Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport. Condolences can be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Patricia Ann Gilmore BONNER, 77, of Sabinsville, PA, died Friday, May 26, 2023 in her home.
Born April 27, 1946, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Daniel and Sarah Griggers Dever. On June 29, 1968, in Maple Glen, she married Douglas F. Gilmore, who predeceased her on January 10, 1999. On October 7, 2007, in Queens Landing, MD, she married Andrew J. “Drew” Bonner, Jr., who survives.
A graduate of J.W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School in Philadelphia and beauty school, she was employed by various salons as a beautician. A beautiful person is an understatement for Patty. She was full of light and had a fire in her eyes. She loved people and there was never a stranger that she wouldn’t make a friend. Her laugh was contagious and her heart was so big.
She never turned down an opportunity for a good time and most will remember her dancing any moment she had. Patty was a fighter, strong and stubborn, who put everyone else before herself. Her love of art, nature and animals embodied her true spirit of kindness and love.
Her friends and family meant the world to her, most of all her boys, Dougie and Timmy. After losing the first love of her life, Doug Gilmore, in 1999, her husband for over 30 years, Patty was able find happiness again with Drew Bonner, who adored his “Cuppycake” and was by her side for over 20 years.
Surviving besides her husband, Drew, are: Douglas (Teresa) Gilmore, Jr. of La Plata, MD and Timothy (Allyson) Gilmore of Sellersville; a granddaughter, Sydney Noelle Gilmore; a sister, Kathleen Dolin of Langhorne; two step-children, Dawn (Andrew) Higgins of Aston and Patrick (Bridget) Bonner of Drexel Hill; three step-grandchildren, Kayla, Andrew, and Owen; nieces and nephews.
In addition to her first husband, Doug, she was predeceased by a brother, Daniel Dever, Jr.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 3, 2023 in St. Bibiana Catholic Church, Galeton. The Rev. Christopher Wheeler will be the Celebrant. Burial will be in West Hill Cemetery, Galeton.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Rose Marie Aranyos Moore, 98, formerly of Canterbury Court, Warren, PA died peacefully at the
John and Orpha Blair Hospice House, on May 29, 2023, lovingly remembered by her family and
friends.
Rose was born October 4, 1924 in Northampton, PA to Martin F. Jandris and Anna
(Karner) Jandris. She was the 4th child of 14 siblings. She was a wonderful mother who always
put her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren ahead of herself.
She loved dancing to polka music and cooking German-Hungarian meals for her family, especially her chicken and dumplings.
Surviving are her children Dennis (Lucille) Aranyos of Center Valley, PA, Atty. John
A. (Marian) Aranyos of Warren, PA, Jane Aranyos Magni of Mechanicsburg, PA, Thomas
(Sheila) Aranyos of Titusville, FL; eight grandchildren: Lisa Aranyos (Kyle) Kichline, Derek
(Megan) Aranyos, Cheryl Aranyos Wahl, Rachel Aranyos (Jason) Anderson, Michelle Magni
(Mateusz) Cebula, Alek (Styliana) Aranyos, Ari Aranyos, and Dr. Antony Aranyos; four
great-grandchildren, Lauren Kichline, Bentley Wahl, and Leonardo and Dominic Cebula.
Rose Marie was preceded in death by her husband John E. Aranyos, whom she married
on October 5, 1946 and who died in 1968, a second spouse, Thomas Moore in 1985, and a
son-in-law, Regis Magni in 2022.
There will be no visitation. Private services and interment will be at the convenience of the
family in Holy Savior Cemetery, Bethlehem, PA, with her late husband, John E. Aranyos.
Memorials may be made to Warren General Hospital, Kinzua Health Care and Rehabilitation
Center, or the John and Orpha Blair Hospice House, Warren.
The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements