Donald Ray Klinedinst, 89, Carlisle, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 6, 2024. He was born January 22, 1935, in Sunbury, Pennsylvania to Raymond William Klinedinst and Anna Sara Brosius and was the widower of Daisy Strickler Klinedinst.
Donald was a graduate of William Penn High School, York, PA, and Springfield College (BA and MA), Springfield, MA. He served in the United States Army as a medic. Donald retired after a long career as Human Resource Director at Shippensburg University. Life of service was important to him and included many communities throughout his life. He was deeply involved in YMCA youth and adult programs nationwide throughout his life and various committees at Unitarian Universalists of the Cumberland Valley in Boiling Springs. His passion for military history, especially WWll, led him to volunteer as a docent at the Army Heritage Center in Carlisle.
Children, grandchildren, family, and friends cherish fond memories with him walking the beach in search of the perfect shark’s tooth; challenging his impeccable chess strategies; working alongside him on various creative woodworking and home improvement projects; listening to his wonderful stories and his deep, rich, bass voice in sing a longs; learning about his appreciation and knowledge of nature; and receiving his loving supportive hugs and strong, quiet guidance. We will always, always, always carry his love and memories with us.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Allegany County, in conjunction with the NYSDOT, will hold a Public Information Meeting regarding the rehabilitation of the bridge that carries County Road 31 (W. Water St) over VanCampen Creek in the Town of Friendship. The meeting will be held on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the GAR Hall Community Center located in Island Park at 29 West Water Street in Friendship, between 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
County Department of Public Works and Design Consultant personnel will be available at this time to answer any questions related to the project. The project Design Report will be available at the Allegany County Department of Public Works office for anyone wishing to review it.
Alan “Al” Morgan, 74, Olean, NY, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on June 2, 2024, in his hometown of Olean, New York. Born to Sarah Morgan and Fracis Morgan on July 5, 1949, Alan was a special person through and through, his life and legacy deeply interwoven with the community he loved and served.
On January 27, 1973, Alan married his soulmate, Sandra “Sandy” Blake. Together, they embarked on a journey of love, partnership, and family, welcoming their son into the world: Jason. Their union was not just a marriage but a partnership that flourished in love, respect, and mutual support until Sandy’s passing on March 1, 2019.
Alan’s professional journey began shortly after High School embarking on a long career in the construction industry working for ABC Paving of Buffalo New York. After 18 years working in construction as a Superintendent, he transitioned to the production of Blacktop and selling aggregate materials as the Superintendent of Olean’s Buffalo Crushed Stone Blacktop Plant. His thirst and passion for success allowed him and his team of employees to far exceed company production and sales expectations under his leadership and guidance. Alan was most proud of the transportation of aggregate material via Railroad business he helped foster and grow along with strong relationships with others in the “Rail” business across New York and Pennsylvania.
On June 9, 2024, Reverend Lynn Harmon Ostrander peacefully passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior. Lynn was born in Open Brook, he was the middle son of three born to Lee Ephraim and Dorothy Fortner Ostrander. Lynn was an avid outdoorsman watching birds, counting birds seen daily, hunting, gathering wildflowers, butterfly collecting, and “tromping through the woods”.
A veteran of World War II, he earned a purple heart on his first mission when his plane was shot down on Christmas Day 1944. Lynn spent 4 months as a POW.
After being discharged from the service, he went to work in the glass factory in Port Allegany. At a church function, he met the love of his life, Gertrude Jordan. They were married in July 1949 and shortly after, Lynn entered Houghton College (now Houghton University). During the years at Houghton, two sons were born. Lynn was called by the Lord to earn a theology degree and following graduation, he and his family moved across the country to Portland, Oregon for seminary.
Once his theology degree was completed, the family moved back to Pennsylvania for Lynn to start a new job with the Western Pennsylvania Evangelical Brethren conference. He served the following charges during his career as pastor: Coryville, Farmers Valley, Bear Lake, North Clymer, Albion, Brown Hill, and Hill Memorial. During his career, the EUB merged with the Methodists to become the United Methodist Conference. During this time, two more children were added to the family.
Lynn was a man of many talents. He loved to sing silly songs and recite poems he memorized during his youth, and to sing hymns. His woodworking skills were known by many and included carving and painting birds, inlaid woodwork, wooden shelves, cedar chests, inlaid wood flowers, and gun cabinets. In retirement, Lynn and Trudie began weaving placemats, table runners, coasters, guitar straps and many other items.
Lynn loved being with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Many of them have used his stories of World War II for projects at school. They are very proud of their grandfather’s service to our country. Lynn took the Honor flight to Washington to visit the World War II Memorial in 2021.
In the Ostrander household, everyone loved “Lynn’s” Sunday night popcorn recipe that remains a favorite to this day.
The highlights of Lynn’s last year were his 100th birthday party with 40 family members attending and his 74th wedding Anniversary to his life partner and love Gertrude.
Lynn was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, David; sister-in-law, Elaine; and many cousins. Lynn is survived by his wife of 74 years, Gertrude Jordan Ostrander; brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Mary Ostrander; his sister-in-law, Dorothy Pond; his children, Charles (Susan) Ostrander, Alfred (Pamela) Ostrander, Robert (Marjorie) Ostrander, and Lynette (Larry) Hill; his grandchildren, Megan Sneary, Naomi (Dan) Trivison, Aimee (Jamie) Conklin, Ruth Northrop, Zara Ostrander, Michele (John) Ford, Alanna Abreu, Peter Ostrander, and Jordan (Brandon) Workman; plus 16 great grandchildren.
We will all greatly miss Lynn’s presence in our lives, and we rejoice that he is home with his Lord and Savior.
Calling hours will be on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, from 10:00 am to Noon at Trinity Fellowship Church, 1235 Old Stonehouse Road, Jamesville. The memorial service will follow beginning at Noon. A luncheon will follow the memorial service.
His burial will take place at the Grimes Cemetery, on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Noon.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Syracuse Veterans Hospital, Houghton University, Wounded Warrior Project, or a nonprofit of your choice.
Local arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Richard M. Hannon, 74, a resident of Congress Street in Bradford, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Rich’s Life on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in the West Branch Community Center, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
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Overview: Seneca Highlands IU9 is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic IT Support Technician to join our team in Smethport, PA. This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity to start a rewarding career in technology within an educational environment.
Key Responsibilities:
● Provide first-level technical support for devices, networks, and classroom technology.
● Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues.
● Assist in maintaining and updating IT documentation and inventory.
● Ensure excellent customer service by being courteous, polite, and service-oriented.
● Collaborate with other team members to enhance overall IT support.
Qualifications:
● Strong written and verbal communication skills.
● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
● A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
● Basic troubleshooting skills for devices, networks, and classroom technology, or the ability to learn these skills quickly.
Send a letter of interest, resume, and application to Mr. Ed Bell. EOE
Seneca Highlands IU9 is looking for a highly capable and forward-thinking network/systems administrator to join our team in providing services to school districts in Potter County. This role is pivotal in driving technology improvements within the school districts by working closely with the leadership teams, faculty, and staff members. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining the network and server infrastructure, ensuring reliable and secure connectivity, and supporting all IT systems critical to the educational environment.
Location:
Potter County
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Five years of IT experience with a strong background in network infrastructure planning, systems administration, and technology procurement.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, and wireless networks.
Ensure the security and integrity of the network through firewalls, VPNs, and other security measures.
Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to maintain optimal uptime and performance.
Manage and maintain servers, including Windows Server, Linux, and virtualization platforms.
Implement and maintain network access controls, user authentication, and authorization protocols.
Support the deployment and maintenance of educational software and applications.
Provide technical support and training to staff and students on network and system-related issues.
Maintain documentation of network configurations, processes, and procedures.
Collaborate with the IT team to plan and execute technology projects and upgrades.
Candidate Profile:
Highly organized and self-motivated to complete projects.
Effective communicator with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical staff.
Capable of working independently and within teams.
Skilled in supporting, training, and developing technical staff.
Detail-oriented with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Committed to maintaining confidentiality on sensitive information.
Send a letter of interest, resume, and application to Mr. Ed Bell via email. Application Deadline: Position is open until filled. EOE
At 8:57 AM on Tuesday, Rushford Fire & EMS were dispatched to Rt. 243 in front of the Dollar General for a 2-vehicle accident with possibly minor injuries. Vehicles are a Dodge minivan & a pickup truck.
At 7:45 AM on Tuesday, EMS has been called to the Allegany County Courthouse in Belmont, NY for a male worker who has fallen from the roof of the building and is reported unresponsive at the time of the call.
On June 18, 2024, at approximately 7 :40 a.m., the Allegany County Sheriffs Office responded to a report that a person had fallen inside the County Office Building and required medical assistance. Upon arrival, a Deputy located the subject who had fallen down a staircase leading to the roof of the building. Amity Rescue and Medical Transport Services evaluated the subject and transported him to Jones Memorial Hospital for further treatment. The victim was not a County employee and works for a contractor of the County. The incident is under investigation, no further details will be released at this time.
The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… North central Clinton County in north central Pennsylvania… Northwestern Lycoming County in north central Pennsylvania… Southeastern Potter County in north central Pennsylvania… Southwestern Tioga County in north central Pennsylvania…
* Until 945 PM EDT.
* At 850 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Cross Fork, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include… Renovo, South Renovo, Cross Fork, Leetonia, Tamarack, Hyner, Cedar Run, Ole Bull State Park, Slate Run, and Cammal.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Stay inside a well built structure and keep away from windows.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this severe thunderstorm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature’s leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Very heavy rainfall is occurring with this severe thunderstorm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
On June 17, at 8:07 pm Port Allegany Fire Dept. was dispatched to Rt. 6 Near D.E.Errick for a small wildfire. Roulette has been dispatched for traffic control. This was caused by a wire down in the roadway. Route 6 was closed. Traffic was detoured to the back side of the river while awaiting crews from the Power Company to repair the line.
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service State College PA 634 PM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024 …STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN POTTER AND WESTERN TIOGA COUNTIES THROUGH 730 PM EDT…
At 633 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 20 miles southeast of Wellsville to 29 miles west of Wellsboro. Movement was east southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include… Wellsboro, Elkland, Galeton, Westfield, Gaines, Keeneyville, Leetonia, Harrison Valley, Leonard Harrison State Park, Denton Hill State Park, Lyman Run State Park, Tioga, Knoxville, Ulysses, Osceola, Tioga Junction, and Ski Denton Ski Area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until these storms pass.
Herman E. Spong, age 89, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Monday, June 17, 2024.
He was born on August 3, 1934 in Jersey Shore, PA, a son of the late Lawrence and Jeannette (Campbell) Spong and was the husband of the late Ellamae (Henry) Spong who passed away in 2011.
Herman was retired from Dresser Manufacturing, Wellsboro, PA.
In keeping with Herman’s wishes, there will not be any services.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.
