Aaron G. Nicklas, 40, of East Oilwell Street, St. Marys, PA passed away with his family by his side Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Penn Highlands DuBois.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Richard “Gabby” Butterfuss, 90, of Ridgway, PA passed away at his home on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
He was born on October 16, 1933, in Ridgway, the son of the late Donald and Edna Gerg Butterfuss.
On April 16, 1956, Richard married the late Joanne “Kaye” Luchs, who preceded him in death on September 22, 2018.
Richard was a dedicated member of St. Leo Catholic Church, devoting many years to teaching CCD to the community’s youth. He served in the United States Navy. Richard was known for his passion and dedication to coaching baseball, his love for playing in the band, and his enjoyment of country music. An avid crossword puzzle enthusiast, Richard also held the prestigious title of Past President of the Musician Union.
He is survived by 5 children; Toni (Francis) Funair of Cranberry Twp, Ruth (Richard) Anderson of Ridgway, John (Sue) Butterfuss of Ridgway, Mary (Jack) Kalonowski of Washington, and Lisa (Leroy) Fergusson of Ridgway, 16 grandchildren, Shannon, Mario, Amber, Maria, Lacey, Renee, Steven, Brody, Melissa, Steve, Bob, David, Paula, Ross, Sean, and Jennifer, and 24 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Gene Butterfuss and Donald Butterfuss, a sister, Peggy Kozowski, 2 granddaughters, Rebecca and Alexandia, and a great-granddaughter, Maggie.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 17, 2024, at 10:00 AM at St. Leo Catholic Church, 111 Depot Street, Ridgway, PA 15853, with Fr. Justin Pino officiating.
Burial will follow at St. Leo Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Krise Funeral Home, 130 Center St., Ridgway, PA 15853, from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Due to multiple incidents of theft and burglary in the Village, police are asking residents to be sure to lock the doors of your home and vehicles. We are also asking people to be vigilant and to report things out of the ordinary that maybe occurring in your neighborhood. Any suspicious activity that is reported can give police an opportunity to intervene and possibly prevent a crime from occurring. If you see it, report it!
Call 911 for an emergency response
Call (585) 593-5600 for non-emergency response/Administrative calls
Bradford, PA:
National Pollinator Week, June 17 – 23 is right around the corner! If you’re concerned about pollinators – and who shouldn’t be?! – one of the best and easiest actions you can take to assist them is to provide a space for them in your own garden. Join us as Dr. Mary Mulcahy, a biology professor at Pitt-Bradford, examines the essential elements and features that pollinators need to not only survive but thrive. Mulcahy will share some tips on pollinator-friendly yards and introduce the concept of an “equal opportunity garden” that takes an ecosystem view of lawns and home gardens.
Dr. Mulcahy possesses an interest in native plants, pollinators, and biodiversity in general. As a Master Gardener volunteer and a member of the Pennsylvania Bee Monitoring Team, Mulcahy is working to help researchers at Penn State University document native bee species in McKean County. She will give an update on what bee species have been documented so far in our local area and their fascinating natural history.
This free program will be held in the Bradford Area Public Library’s community room on Thursday, June 13 at 6 PM. All are encouraged to attend.
National Pollinator Week is a yearly event dedicated to increasing awareness about pollinators and their vital role in our ecosystem. The goal is to inspire individuals to take steps to safeguard these crucial organisms. Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, moths, bats, beetles, and hummingbirds, play a vital role in plant reproduction by transferring pollen from male to female flowers.
At 2:12 PM on Tuesday, Coudersport Fire Dept. dispatched to Zito Media on Man Street for a fire alarm.
Madeline N. (Schwab) Tascone passed away on November 1, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.
Born June 18, 1925 in Bradford, PA, Madeline was the daughter of Rell and Florence (James) Schwab of Duke Center, PA. She was raised in Duke Center among a large extended family throughout her elementary and high school years and was a proud graduate of Otto Eldred High School, Class of 1943, traveling from Orlando to attend her 70th class reunion in 2013.
After World War II, Madeline moved to Bradford and worked at Kendall, during which time she met and married her husband, Joseph F. Tascone of Bradford, who had returned after serving with honor in the infantry in France. Joseph predeceased her in 2011.
During their marriage of 65 years, they raised five children and resided in Olean, NY, Erie, PA, St. Louis, MO, Montreal, Quebec, and Elmira, NY, as Joseph’s academic studies and career required, before retiring to Orlando in 1999.
Victor W. Detwiler
Victor W. Detwiler, 87, of Railroad Ave., East Smethport, PA passed away Saturday (June 8, 2024) in his home, surrounded by family.
Born December 19, 1936, in Wooddale, PA, he was a son of Martin and Agnes P. Pletcher Detwiler. On Jun. 21, 1960, in Greensburg, PA, he married Maridell A. Davis, who survives.
Victor was a graduate of the Youngwood High School, class of 1954, and University of Pittsburgh, Applied Math, 2004.
He was a veteran, having served from 1955-1976 with the US Air Force. He served 21 years and his last tour was at the Pentagon. He worked with radar, Atlas D Missile, and most recently, with computer maintenance.
Victor also drove school bus for the Hempfield Area School District from 1977-2002.
He attended the Smethport Alliance Church & Good Life Chapel at Good Life RV Resort, Mesa, AZ. He was also a member of Smethport Elderberry Senior Group.
He enjoyed gardening, shuffleboard, bicycling, pinochle in AZ, and helping at the Smethport Senior Center or his church.
Michael J. Dunlavey
COUDERSPORT, PA—Michael J. “Mike” Dunlavey, 61, a longtime resident of Coudersport, PA passed away in his home on Monday, June 10, 2024, after a vigilant battle with cancer.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Donald W. Paup, 97, of Fllckerwood Rd, Kane, PA passed away Saturday (June 8, 2023) at the Lutheran Home at Kane.
Born January 18, 1927, in Kane he was the son of the late Donald Edward and Clara Marie Johnson Paup. On he enlisted in the US. Navy serving during WW II. On February 19, 1964, in Kane, he Married Martha Fogel ; together they shared 60 years of love and laughter.
Donald worked 42 years in various positions with the Chevron Oil Company in Texas. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #566 F & AM, Kane Community Methodist Church, and the American Mt. Jewett American Legion post 574. He was also a member of the volunteer Fire Department in Crane, TX for 25 years and then 17 years with the Kane Volunteer Fire Department. I
Shawnarea Callahan, 53, of Emporium, PA passed away at her residence, Emporium, PA on Tuesday morning (June 4, 2024) following a brief illness.
She was born September 16, 1970 in Ridgway, PA a daughter of the late Daniel and Lillian Smith Zimmer and John Erskine. On October 14, 1995 in First United Methodist Church, Emporium, PA she married Thomas Callahan, who survives.
Shawnarae graduated from Cameron County High School. She was the former executive director of the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce. She loved hunting and fishing and was active in many high school sports as well as adult recreational sports. She loved spending time with her family and friends.
Margaret “Peg” Victor Howard, surrounded by family and friends, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 79 years old.
She was born June 15, 1944, in Ridgway to Mario “Spike” T Victor and Margaret Whelan.
Peg was a lifelong resident of Ridgway. Throughout her life, she was a professional secretary, a showjumper, a scuba diver, a softball coach, a proud staff member at Joe Mac’s Pub, and an ATA bus driver. Among these achievements, Peg was a mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. She loved to travel, especially to attend her granddaughters’ softball games. Everyone who was ever in her orbit was imparted some kind of wisdom to, whether you wanted it or not. To say she will be missed by those who love her is an understatement.
She is survived by her partner Patricia Lewis of Ridgway; her sons Dean Howard and his wife Christine of Greensburg, and Daniel Howard and his wife Michelle of Ridgway; her granddaughters Margaret and Lauren Howard of Greensburg, and Elizabeth Howard of Florida; her grandsons Cameron Howard and his
partner Chelsie of Ridgway, Benjamin Howard and William Howard of Florida, and Frank Howard of Ridgway; her great-grandson Sullivan Howard of Ridgway; her sisters Carol Swanson and Marcia Dunton of Ridgway, and her brothers Frank Victor and his wife Melissa, and Michael Victor and his wife Betsy of
Erie. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and her great group of friends (Boogie, Kim, Mona, Pam, Gina, Rosa, Servie, Judy, and Amy).
She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved stepmother Betty Victor, her son Donald Howard, and her daughter-in-law Melissa Birch Howard.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Margaret Howard will be celebrated on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 11:00 AM at St. Leo Catholic Church, 111 Depot Street, Ridgway, PA 15853, with Fr. Justin Pino officiating.
Burial will be at Thayer Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Krise Funeral Home, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Penn Highlands Community Nurses.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Richard “Gary” Butterfuss, 90, of Ridgway, PA died on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at his residence.
Funeral Arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Krise Funeral Homes and Cremation Services.
6:00 PM–CLEARED:Crash on NY 243 both directions Town of Rushford; Town of Caneadea Line (Rushford)
At 10:59 AM on Tuesday, Houghton Fire & EMS have been dispatched to Rt. 243 & North Dam Road for a propane truck rollover with the driver entrapped with a head injury. Rushford & Belfast also dispatched.
Rt. 243 is CLOSED at the accident scene. HAZMAT dispatched.
| PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Rose Township, Jefferson County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/04/2024 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Rose Township, Jefferson county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-06-04 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
The first concert for the 2024 season featured the music of country singer Chris Eckert. Mother Nature did not cooperate and the concert was held indoors at the Gethsemane Lutheran Church Educational Unit.
Concerts, typically held on the Town Square, will be on the side yard at St. Gabriel’s Church on Arnold Avenue until the completion of the renovations on the square.
In case of rain, the concert will move inside.the Educational Unit, also on Arnold Avenue.
The concerts are free and open to the public. Refreshments are available for purchase and a 50/50 raffle will be held.
Money from the food sales will go to local groups and organizations and the proceeds from the raffles are donated to PACS.
This June 13 concert will feature the Music of the After Today Band.
The following week’s performer will be Rachael Karwowski.
On Monday, June 10, at 12:14 PM, station 15 and Ambulance 1 were dispatched to the intersection of Minard Run and High Street for a 2-car crash. Engine 153 and crew handled traffic control and contained a minor fluid spill. Station 15 assisted Bradford Township PD until towing cleared the roadway. Units were on scene for 1 hour.
At 7:28 AM on Tuesday, Rew Fire Dept. & Bradford City Ambulance are responding to a motorcycle accident near 1456 South Kendall Avenue.
On June 10 at 9:32 pm Coudersport Fire Dept. was dispatched to 705 N. Main St. for an automatic fire alarm
On June 10, at 8:20 pm Clymer, Galeton and Westfield were dispatched to 407 Mix Town Rd for a two vehicle crash with injuries
On June 10, at 6:39 pm Coudersport fire and Ambulance were dispatched to 2558 Cherry Springs near mile marker 540 for a motorcycle accident
Dorothy K. “Dot” Leslie, 96, of The Fountains at Dubois, and formerly of Ridgway, died on Saturday, June 8, 2024, following a lengthy illness.
She was born on November 23, 1927, in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of the late Claude L. and Mina Hopps Kessler.
On November 14, 1957, she married the late Robert E. Leslie, who preceded her in death on April 6, 2019. Together they shared more than 61 years of love and marriage.
Dot resided in Ridgway since 1960 and was a member of the United Methodist Church. She loved to read a good murder mystery, as well as making quilts and spending time quilting with the ladies in the local quilting group. She also liked to play dominoes with her friends in the dominoes group. Dot could often be found working in her flower beds and watching the birds. She had a great sense of adventure and traveled all over, far and wide.
Bart Raymond Saunders, 59, of Orlando, FL and Ellicottville, NY, passed away peacefully at home on June 3, 2024.
He was born on November 29, 1964, in Ridgewood, NJ, a son to the late Raymond and Mary Jo (Long) Saunders. At the age of five, he moved to Bradford, where he spent his childhood and later graduated from Bradford Area High School in 1982.
Bart pursued higher education at Rollins College in Winter Park, FL earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 1986. He was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity where he made many close life-long friends. He went on to obtain his master’s in public administration from the University of Central Florida in 1989. Bart’s passion for law led him to attend Barry University, where he graduated with a Juris Doctorate cum laude in 2000. During his time at Barry University, he served as an Executive Editor of the Barry Law Review. He became a member of The Florida Bar and was also a member of the Attorneys Title Fund. Bart had a successful career practicing residential and commercial real estate law, handling business disputes and probate cases. He established his own law office, Saunders & Saunders P.A. and made many close friends during his career.
Bart’s love story began when he met his wife, Lisa Saunders (née Mancini), at a luncheon in Orlando. Interestingly, fate brought them together again two months later when they coincidentally dined at the same restaurant. This encounter sparked their relationship, and they were married on November 13, 1993, at the Grand Floridian Resort in Walt Disney World. The location held special significance for both Bart and Lisa, as well as their families. They were married for 30 years and spent many wonderful times together. Together, they had three children: Alexis Grace Saunders, Haley Elizabeth (Kyle) Germain, and Sydney Faith Saunders. Bart adored his daughters and cherished the time spent with “his girls”, as well as his family and friends.
In his leisure time, Bart enjoyed sailing in the Tampa Bay Area in Florida and on Lake Chautauqua in New York. He also had a passion for skiing and took pride in watching his daughters compete in skiing and snowboarding events along the East Coast. Additionally, Bart loved spending time outside and with his dogs, Olaf and Sven. He also had great musical talents and found joy in playing the piano and guitar and enjoyed sharing music with others.
Above all else, Bart’s proudest accomplishment in life was the love he had for his family and friends. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Bart is survived by his wife, three daughters, one brother Robert (the late Duane) Saunders, one sister, Susan Saunders, and nieces and nephews.
Friends will be invited to attend a Celebration of Life to honor Bart’s memory at a location and date to be announced. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Local arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in any way chosen and are all equally welcome.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
