Rosalie A. Brown, age 85, of Lawrenceville, PA passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Born September 9, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Betty (Stewart) Rumburger. Rosalie married Alfred J. Brown on November 23, 1957 and they shared 65 years together until his passing on December 24, 2022.
She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, crafting and painting.
Brion Eugene Davis, age 54, of Painted Post, NY passed away at his home on Thursday, July 11, 2024. He was born on March 10, 1970 in Wellsboro, PA and was a son to the late Ralph and Janet (Butler) Davis.
He enjoyed fixing and tinkering on things, fishing, fabricating metal, being outdoors and spending time with his family. His favorite pastime was riding his motorcycle, dirt bike and four-wheeler whenever he could. Brion was said to have a big heart and will be truly missed by all.
Jeanne M. Warsheski, age 76 of Sabinsville, PA passed away at home on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Born September 10, 1947 in Baraboo, WI, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Helen (Kessler) Kluender. Jeanne met Frank P. Warsheski, Sr. at a mixer dance in Quantico, VA. One dance that night and they were together for 57 years, only being separated once when he was deployed and then his passing on October 14, 2022.
She was a loving wife of a Vietnam Combat Marine, avid bird watcher and wildlife and enjoyed her flower gardens.
Carolyn E. Fish, age 89, of Knoxville, PA passed away at home on Friday, July 5, 2024. Born August 2, 1934 in Elkland, PA, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Grace (Townsend) Cruttenden. She married Wesley L. Fish and they shared 67 years together until his passing on July 4, 2023.
Carolyn enjoyed crocheting, reading, going to the casino, traveling and spending time with the grandchildren.
Frederick L. “Butch” Lininger, II
PORT ALLEGANY- Frederick L. “Butch” Lininger, II, 64, of E. Maple St., Port Allegany, PA passed away Friday (July 12, 2024) in the Olean General Hospital, after a brief illness.
Born November 29, 1959, in Port Allegany, he was a son of Frederick L. and Anna M. Davis Lininger. On July 26, 2020, in Port Allegany, he married his longtime friend of 25 years, Amy L. Billyard, who survives.
Butch was a longtime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, class of 1977.
He was employed with Verallia Co., Port Allegany, for several years, retiring in 2019.
Butch was a veteran having served with the US Navy.
After retiring, he enjoyed visiting his family in Florida during the holidays and going to drag races.
Kathleen Teresa (Bauer) McDonald, 81 of Wilcox, Pa passed away on July 15, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Born November 26, 1942 in Pittsburgh, Pa, a daughter to the late John L Bauer and Mildred L. (Dye) Bauer of Oakmont, Pa.
Kathy attended Mt Mercy Academy in Oakland, Pa and graduated in 1960. Following her graduation, Kathy relocated with her family to Johnsonburg, Pa where they ran a family business; Bauers’ Fashions (1959) and Bauers’ Brides and Belles for over 70 years. Kathy was a seamstress for the business and was known for the beautiful work she did on wedding gowns and alike. Kathy later became part owner of the business and retired in 2016.
Kathy married James H. McDonald of Johnsonburg on April 6, 1963 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Johnsonburg. They created a home in Wilcox for three daughters; Dawna K. McDonald of Wilcox, Rhonda L. McDonald of Montoursville, Pa and Tammy L. (Ricky) Love of Wilcox. Our mom was a wonderful mother, who supported us and from whom we learned a lot of life lessons. One of the most important was how to “sound it out” when she was asked how to spell a word. To this day that advice is used almost daily.
Kathy was “Gum Gum” to her three grandchildren, who she loved dearly. John H. Schneider (Johnny Jings) of Montoursville, Pa; Sarah L. Love (Miss Sarah) and Katelyn M. Love (Katie-did) of Wilcox. Kathy loved spending time with her family; especially her grandchildren. She was an animal lover and always had a four-legged companion by her side. She and her “Shadow” were inseparable unless she was chasing him through town, when he decided to check out the neighborhood.
Kathy was gifted, not only with sewing but also painting ceramics, which she did for years. Her family will cherish the pieces that she made. Kathy also loved crossword and jigsaw puzzles; the bigger and harder the better. Mom loved her detective and law shows. From Perry Mason, and Quincey, to NCIS, and Blue Bloods, she could solve crime with the best of them. Early on she was a member of the Johnsonburg Women’s Club and a Girl Scout leader.
At 1:48 PM on Tuesday, Port Allegany Fire Dept. was dispatched to Lynn Hall Hill for a tree down blocking Rt. 6.
Port Allegany – Donald M. Freer, 89, of Bradford, PA passed away Saturday (July 13, 2024) at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born May 22, 1935, in Port Allegany, the son of Milford S. and Clara (Jackson)Freer. On September 18, 1966, in Emporium, PA, he married Shirley Rose Freer, who survives.
Donald attended Eldred and Port Allegany Schools
Mr. Freer was a stock clerk, employed by Market Basket and The Jubilee in Port Allegany, PA, for 41 years.
Richard “Rick” L. Bish, 75, of Cottage Lane in Kane, PA passed away Sunday (July 14) at UPMC-Kane, surrounded by his family.
Born October 18, 1948 in Kane, he is the son of the late John “Jack” and Leona (Williams) Bish.
Rick was a 1967 graduate of Smethport Area High School. On Oct. 27, 1978 in Hazel Hurst, he married Debbie Anderson, who survives.
Rick worked for Kane Decorating for many years before joining the US Army and serving in Vietman. During his time of service, he was a combat engineer, a switchboard operator, as well as a member of a rock band that traveled from base to base to boost morale and entertain fellow troops, an experience he fondly remembered.
Rick worked for UPS where he had a safe driving record for 30 years. He was a member of the Mt. Jewett American Legion Post 574 and gave much of his time to the Little League field, community park and Fishin’ Kids Club in Hazel Hurst.
To his family he was known as a handy man and a Mr. Fix It. He believed “If it’s a job worth doing, it’s worth doing right.” Rick enjoyed working outdoors, landscaping, live music and dancing, Nascar, jigsaw puzzles and taking cruises with family.
Port Allegany – Carl G. Larkin, 80, of Turtlepoint, PA passed away Sunday (July 14, 2024) at his home.
He was born July 11, 1944, in Olean, NY the son of Ralph and Glenna (Causer) Larkin.
In 1962 in Olean, NY he married Margaret Knowlton.
In 2012 in Smethport, he married Donna M. Parris, who died on November 17, 2022.
He was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the U.S. Army.
Mr. Larkin was employed by Portville Gravel Pit for many years.
At 12:06 PM on Tuesday, Mt. Jewett & Hamlin Fire & EMS were dispatched to 640 Clermont Road for a motor vehicle crash.
She was born on February 9, 1940 in Olean, New York, to the late George E. Goodyear and Marthanna (Shields) Goodyear. Betty was a kind, generous, and loyal friend, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was known for her selfless and faithful nature.
Betty graduated from Otto-Eldred High School (Class of 1958) and was a faithful member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, knitting, playing bingo, birdwatching, and spending quality time with her family and dear friends as well as her WINGS and Praying Hands family. On June 25, 1966, she married Jon Connolly, the love of her life. Their adventures together included raising a family in such places as Germany, Morocco, Taiwan and England and making lifelong friends along the journey.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 546 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
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Published on 7/16/2024
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Safety Division, part of the Commission’s independent Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E), has concluded its investigation into the August 2023 incident in Plum Borough, Allegheny County.
Following an extensive and exhaustive investigation into this tragedy, the Safety Division found no evidence linking public utility jurisdictional assets to the cause of the deadly house explosion and fire in the Rustic Ridge neighborhood which resulted in six deaths, several injuries, the destruction of three homes and damage to other surrounding residences. Read more…..
On July 15, at 9:03 pm Shinglehouse Fire Dept. was dispatched to help the State Police with traffic control on Honeoye St.
On July 15, at 7:57 pm Westfield and Clymer were dispatched to Rt. 49 for an electrical box fire that has gone out
On July 15 at 7:49 pm Millerton Fire Dept. was dispatched to 9247 Coryland Rd. for a structure fire
On July 15, at 7:44 pm Lawrenceville and Nelson were dispatched to Rt. 49 and Gee Hollow Rd. for a person fallen over an embankment approximately a 20 foot drop. Air Medical has been dispatched
On July 15, at 7:35 pm Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to Ross Glen Rd. for chest pains
Borough Manager, Jeremy Morey, gave a walk-through tour of the newly renovated Town Square as Jim Kallenborn from Pine Valley Nursery continued to work on the project.
The project consisted of removing 13 trees from the Town Square, including 9 Pin Oak and 4 Crab Apple. PV Paving put in the new sidewalks and bump outs for tables, benches and trash cans. They also poured new, wider steps to the entrance of the gazebo as well as provided ADA access to the gazebo and throughout the square. PV Paving also installed the new electric service to and throughout the square as well as a rehab of the flag pole. There is a new panel box with all new wiring and outlets around the perimeter of the square and in the gazebo.
The new electric service more than doubles to former capacity on the square; the old duplex outlets were replaced with quadplex outlets with additional receptacle boxes added to each side of the square. The interior of the gazebo now has 4 duplex outlets as well. The gazebo renovation was completed by Borough workers. The renovations included painting the interior and exterior face board and brackets, removal of the old railing and the installation of a PVC wrap on all the columns and new vinyl railings and posts. Also, there is exterior wall pack lights, a new flood light to illuminate the flag pole and an interior light in the peak of the gazebo.
The square is now completely ADA accessible with available handicapped parking and van access on Maple St. at the Commons. Pine Valley Landscaping was sub-contracted to remove the trees and complete the new landscaping around the gazebo and final restoration of the site. Pine Valley also planted 15 new trees to replace the trees that were removed at the recommendation of a Penn State Arborist. PV Paving is the General Contractor on the project and sub-contracted with Pine Valley. A Grand Opening of the Square is currently in the planning stages and should happen in late August. Pictured: Jeremy Morey by the updated gazebo.
At 3:15 PM on Monday, Shinglehouse Fire Dept. has been called to a wildfire at 3165 Eleven Mile Road.
At 2:55 PM on Monday, Fire & EMS have been dispatched to a vehicle into a house crash at 232 Rt. 16 South. Multiple injuries are reported. Report 2 patients in the car which is in the house. Port Allegany tech rescue requested. Westons Mills requested. Route 16 Closed at Barnum Road in Eldred & Olean Road in Derrick City.
