Benjamin J. RANSOM, 40, of Ulysses, PA
Benjamin J. RANSOM, 40, of Ulysses, PA, died Sunday, August 25, 2024 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
August 2024
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA August 28, 2024
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- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- SEQRA Type II Resolution Regarding Renovation of Parsonage for Conflict Defender Office
- ARPA Funds
- Unfinished Business
- New Business
- Good of the Order
- Adjourn
UPMC in North Central Pa. Recognized in Statewide Organ Donation Challenge
Williamsport, Pa., August 26, 2024 – UPMC in North Central Pa. and two of its hospitals received statewide recognitions for their efforts to support and raise awareness about organ, eyes, and tissue donation.
UPMC in North Central Pa., which includes UPMC Cole, UPMC Muncy, UPMC Wellsboro, UPMC Williamsport, and UPMC facilities in Lock Haven earned third place as a Gift of Life Donor Program Top Performing Health Systems in The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania’s (HAP) 2024 Donate Life PA Hospital Challenge. At the hospital level, UPMC Williamsport received “Titanium” Gift of Life Donor Program Designation and UPMC Wellsboro earned “Platinum.”
Sign Language Classes Offered This Fall!
How many times do we encounter hearing impaired people and wish that we could communicate with them? As we age, we gradually lose some of our hearing. Sign language can help. Also, mothers of pre-lingual children can use sign language as a tool with their little ones. Here is your opportunity to learn basic sign language that could help you communicate with someone you care about.
PennDOT Potter County Maintenance Work Schedule for the Week of August 26
Clearfield, PA – Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced its schedule of maintenance activities in Potter County for the week of August 26. In addition to the work listed below, crews will also address shoulder washouts, pipe cleaning, bridge clearing, and other damage caused by Tropical Storm Debby on the entirety of Routes 1001 (Brookland Road), 1005 (Phoenix Road), and 1019 (Second Street/Whites Corners Road).
PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for Labor Day
The centers will be closed Saturday, August 31, through Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day.
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, August 31, 2024, through Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day.
Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications, and driver training manuals online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website.
Electric Bike Fire In Shippen Twp
On August 26, at 6:27 pm Middlebury Twp. was dispatched to Rt. 6 in Shippen Twp for an electric bike fire with exposure to a shed.
Commercial Fire Alarm In Bradford
On August 26, at 5:11 pm Bradford Twp was dispatched for a commercial fire alarm at Bradford Forest Products on 444 High St.
Coudersport Rotary Club Hosted Mountain Valley Realty
Coudersport Rotary Club was pleased to host Mountain Valley Realty at their August 12, 2024, meeting at A&W West End Grill. Mountain Valley Realty announced their Coudersport opening at 910 E 2nd St. and is available for all your realty needs.
Harold R. Cummings, 76, of Russell, PA.
Harold R. Cummings, 76, of Russell, PA., died peacefully, Monday morning, August 26, 2024, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA., after an extended illness.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 5:00 P.M. at Praise Fellowship of Russell, PA.
A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.
Penn College spotlight on men’s soccer
After reaching the United East postseason playoffs last season for the first time since 2018, Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s soccer coach Tyler Mensch is hopeful of more.
Penn College opens its season at 2 p.m. on Friday at Centenary University.
“Our preseason has started off strong as we had four days of a traditional preseason where we could practice twice a day. It’s the most preseason days I’ve had during my tenure at Penn College,” Mensch said.
Coy E. FANTON, 79, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Andover, NY
Coy E. FANTON, 79, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Andover, died Sunday, August 25, 2024 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born July 8, 1945, in Wellsville, he was the son of Everett and Juanita A. Wright Fanton. He was a 1964 graduate of Scio Central School. On April 3, 1966, he married the former Bonita J. Moline, who predeceased him on July 2, 2008. A Vietnam War Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1965 – 1969. He served with the U.S. Army Reserves from 1972 – 1992. Coy was employed by Otis Eastern for 40 years, retiring as a superintendent in 2015. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW. On July 5, 2014, in Whitesville, he married the former MaryLynn Van Pelt, who survives.
Anthony W. Mancuso, Jr., 81, of 733 Hall Avenue, St. Marys, PA
Anthony W. Mancuso, Jr., 81, of 733 Hall Avenue, St. Marys, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at Penn Highlands DuBois.
He was born May 14, 1943 in Reynoldsville, son of the late Anthony W. and Elizabeth Puskas Mancuso, Sr. He was a graduate of Reynoldsville High School and served his country in the United States Air Force. Following his service, Tony moved to St. Marys and worked at Eagle Express, loving every minute of his work as a truck driver for them.
On January 31, 1967, in Maryland, he married the late Patricia A. Snyder, who preceded him in death on May 10, 2015.
David A. Schneider, 63, of 120 Fairview Road, Kersey, PA.
David A. Schneider, 63, of 120 Fairview Road, Kersey, passed away August 23, 2024 at home peacefully, with family by his side.
He was born May 25, 1961 in Ridgway, PA, son of the late Gerald “Jerry” Schneider (2018) and Shirley Woelfel Schneider (2014). He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1979. He worked for Carbon/Graphite, Dippold Construction and Micale Construction. David also loved to build on his own and was very good at it.
Jack H. Peterson, 91, of Erie, PA.
Jack H. Peterson, 91, of Erie, passed away Thursday (August 22, 2024) at St. Vincent Hospital, Erie.
He was born February 15, 1933 in Bradford, the son of Floyd and Ethyle (Lovell) Peterson. On December 6, 1975, in Smethport, he married Lois M. Hicks, who died April 2, 2010.
Jack served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict.
He was employed by Continental Can Company until they closed and then he worked for GAF in machine maintenance until his retirment.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and camping. He loved coming to his camp in McKean County.
Elaine R. Meyers, 90, of Ulysses, formerly of Bolivar, NY
Elaine R. Meyers, 90, of Ulysses, formerly of Bolivar, NY, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, in the Hart Comfort House, Wellsville, NY.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA, are incomplete and will be announced a complete obituary.
Charles W. Stewart, 91, of Rt. 59 Lewis Run, PA.
Charles W. Stewart, 91, of Rt. 59 Lewis Run, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie.
Born April 3, 1933, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Harry and Leona (Jacobs) Stewart. He attended Bradford High School.
Jackson J. “Jack” Taylor, 74, of Coudersport, PA
Jackson J. “Jack” Taylor, 74, of Coudersport, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at UPMC – Cole, Coudersport. Jack was born on August 17, 1950, the son of the late Earl I. Taylor and Flossie E. (Pilon) Nichols, of Coudersport.
Jack was a member of the Coudersport Seventh Day Adventist Church. He also loved to fish and when younger, hunting. He also enjoyed vegetable gardening, music, and loved animals and his pets.
Coudersport Ambulance To S. East St.
On August 26, at 1:52 pm Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to S. East St. for a fall victim with a possible hip injury.
Austin Ambulance To Costello Ave.
On August 26, at 12:00 pm Austin Ambulance was dispatched to Costello Ave. at the school for an injured child.
ATV Crash In St. Marys
On August 26, at 11:46 am St. Marys Fire and Ambulance were dispatched for an ATV over the embankment in the woods near 300 Camp Owners Rd. The Patient is a 71 year old male with unknown injury status.
Kelly Wilson Ferranto, 60, of Dawson St. in Kane, PA.
Kelly Wilson Ferranto, 60, of Dawson St. in Kane, passed away Friday (Aug. 23) at Penn Highlands Dubois. She was born Aug. 4, 1964 in Rochester, NY, the daughter of Kent Wilson and the late Carol Murthough Wilson.
Kelly had been working as the Hospitality Coordinator at Olmsted Manor prior to he illness. She enjoyed spending her time with her family, especially her two grandsons.
She is survived by her father; three daughters, Katelyn Ferranto of Kane, Rachel (Shreyas) Rane of Concord, NH and Emily (Demetrius Repiscak) of Brockway; two sisters, Teri (Sean) MaAlee of Johnsonburg and Kristen (Bob) Rose of Kane; two grandsons, Kent Forquer and Elliott Ferranto and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother.
Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Callistus Catholic Church on Tuesday (Aug 27) at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. William O’Brien officiating. Interment will be in St. Callistus Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Polycystic Kidney Foundation at PKD Foundation, PO Box 871847 Kansas City, MO 64187.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of services.
Gregory Winston, 59, of Welsh St., Kane, PA
Gregory Winston, 59, of Welsh St. passed away Monday (Aug. 19) at his residence. Born Sept. 21, 1961 in Los Angeles, CA, he is the son of the late Basil and Evelyn (Hosmer) Winston. He married Hazel Shugars, who survives.
Greg had been a member of the National Guard. He was an electrician and had worked for Bill Jones for several years and had also worked for Bradford Electronics.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Brian Fortner of Bradford, Kevin Shugars of Bradford and Gregory (Tiffany) Winston II of Kane; two daughters, Penney Winston of Kane and Salena (Robert Vlach) Winston of Northfield, MA; ten grandchildren; one brother, Michael Winston of Bradford and one sister Penney Holsinger of Bradford.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ellwood Schoonover and Basil Winston Jr.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made to the Crowd Funding account set up on the funeral home website to help the family with expenses.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of services.
Margaret I. Tauses, 100, of Emporium, PA
Margaret I. Tauses, 100, of Emporium, PA passed away at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA on Friday night (August 23, 2024). She was born April 1, 1924 in Sykesville, PA a daughter of the late Patsy and Marie Christian Granater. On June 19, 1948 in Sykesville, PA she married the late Albert P. Tauses, Sr.
Mrs. Tauses graduated from Sykesville High School in the class of 1942. She worked at Sylvania for over 17 years. She was a member of the St. Mark Catholic Church where she volunteered, as a cook, in the kitchen for the funeral luncheons. She was also a member of the C. D. of A. for over 60 years and served as president for 12 years in the Rosary Society where she was a member also for over 60 years (in 2008). She was a Curcillo member since 1982 and also a member of the VFW Auxillary.
She is survived by a son, Albert Tauses, Jr. and his wife Anne Marie, Tuscon, AZ; two grandchildren, Adrienne Tauses and Joshua Tauses along with numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Albert P. Tauses, Sr. who died June 7, 1979, son, Gregory Tauses who died Sept. 27, 1958, two brothers, Michael and Pat Granater, six sisters, Catherine Kraft, June Delp, Rachel Dressler, Virginia Perry, Evelyn Urban and Rose Marusiak.
There will be no Visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be Celebrated at St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Friday (August 30, 2024) at 10:30 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, as Celebrant.
Port Allegany High School Student Attended Keystone Boys State
Juuso Young, a Senior at Port Allegany High School, attended Keystone Boys State (KBS) this summer as a delegate sponsored by the American Legion, Frank Burt Post 258 Port Allegany, PA. The 2024 Keystone Boys State was held at Messiah University, Mechanicsburg, PA. Young men who are Pennsylvania residents with outstanding qualities of leadership, character, scholarship, loyalty, and service to their school and community are selected to take part in this leadership experience. “The Keystone Boys State experience allowed me to apply and develop my leadership skills and I am thankful for the opportunity to attend provided by Charles Yaeger and the American Legion, Frank Burt Post 258.” Mr. Young said about the experience.
