Louis J. Colts Jr., 41, of Miller Street, Bradford, PA passed away suddenly on Monday, January 1, 2024.
Louis was born on May 19, 1982, in Bradford and was the son of Louis J. and Martha E. Wyche Colts Sr.
He was a man of few words who enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, especially the outdoors. He cared deeply for his children, family, and friends. Louis was always there when he was needed the most.
Roulette township supervisors are looking to appoint a third auditor. Accounting skills are preferred but not necessary. If interested please contact the office at 544-7549 or email us at roulettwp@gmail.com by January 11 by 4 pm A special meeting will be held for appointment. Pay wage is $10 an hour. You also must be a Roulette resident.
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This auditor position is only a few hours at the beginning of the year, it is not a full year of part time hours.
At 2:29 PM on Wednesday, Bradford City Fire Dept. has been dispatched to Maplewood Avenue & Forest Street for a possible house fire called in by a person who reports seeing a possible house fire in that area.
The Street Crimes Unit arrested an Olean resident for selling and possessing Cocaine and Meth after a sealed indictment was handed up by a Cattaraugus County Grand Jury.
On January 2nd., 41 year old Corry C. Wymer of 111 N. 12th. St., upper apartment was arrested on the 100 block of N. 9th St. and charged with Criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd degree, Criminal sale of a controlled substance 3rd ( B Felonies ) and Criminal sale of a controlled substance 5th degree, Criminal possession of a controlled substance 5th degree ( D Felonies ).
Wymer was processed at the Olean Police Station and transported to the Cattaraugus County jail where he is being held pending further court action. City of Olean, NY Police Department
RICHBURG, NY—Daniel James Barkley III, 20, a lifelong resident of Richburg, passed away unexpectedly at the home of his grandparents in Friendship on Monday, January 1, 2024, after suffering an apparent heart attack.
Born on Friday, January 17, 2003 in Olean, NY, he was a son of Daniel J. “Jamie” Jr. and Wendy L. Green Barkley.
Daniel was a graduate of Bolivar-Richburg High School in Bolivar.
Daniel enjoyed gaming. At the age of 10, he built his first gaming computer. He enjoyed hanging out with his family and friends. He spent many days and nights with his grandparents in Friendship.
In 2013, Daniel’s father, Jamie, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack while at work. His passing created a deep void in the lives of his family. Since Jamie’s passing, Daniel has carried his father’s wallet with him, giving him great comfort.
Although Daniel was not a football fan, he spent many hours sharing in his mother’s passion for the Dallas Cowboys, helping her cheer the team on!! His greatest love was his family.
Frank J. Raffaele Jr., 72, of Conewango Township, North Warren, PA passed on Monday, January 1, 2024, in Kinzua Healthcare and Rehab Center, after an extended illness.
He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 25, 1951, the son of the late Frank J. Sr. and Ivis Mae Peabody Raffaele. He was a graduate of West Deer High School Class of 1969. He then moved to Warren and resided here since 1971. Frank worked as a psychiatric aide with the Warren State Hospital for 25 years.
He was an avid handyman, he enjoyed cooking, and, working on cars, houses, and boats. He and his wife Margaret enjoyed traveling and camping as well. Frank loved talking and would sit and have a conversation with anyone.
Frank married the former Margaret August on June 20, 1979, in the Interfaith Chapel at Warren State Hospital, and they enjoyed 44 years together.
Jeffrey A. Frazier, 55, of Friendship, NY passed away Monday, January 1, 2023 at home with his wife, aunt, and fur kids by his side.
He was born on October 17, 1968, in Cuba, and adopted and raised by Leonard and Nancy Ann Duman Frazier. He is survived by his loving companion of the last fourteen years, Denae F. Clute, whom he married on October 21, 2023.
Jeffrey served in the United States Navy from July 13, 1987 until his retirement on July 31, 2007. He was very proud of his military service and achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer E-7. He was on the ship that shot the first missile during Operation Desert Storm. For his military service, he was awarded numerous medals.
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that an Ellicottville, NY man has been charged with ramming a vehicle into a Pennsylvania State Police vehicle occupied by two troopers and leading police on a high-speed chase into New York.
Patrick Fuhr is charged with several counts of Aggravated Assault, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police, Resisting Arrest, Recklessly Endangering Another Person and several other offenses for the chase that occurred early Tuesday morning when Troopers attempted to initiate a traffic stop of the vehicle driven by Fuhr.
The criminal complaint, filed by Trooper Bradley Walters of the Pennsylvania State Police-Lewis Run barracks, charges Fuhr with accelerating at a high rate of speed and failing to stop the vehicle after the Troopers initiated lights and sirens while attempting to initiate a traffic stop.
At 2334 last night city fire was dispatched to a Euclid Ave. residence for a reported structure fire with entrapment. Firefighters arrived on scene to find all occupants out of the house. One line was placed into operation and a small fire was extinguished just inside the front door. Lt. 1-11(Campogiani) had Euclid Ave. command. Shift 3 was ordered in to handle any additional calls.
Kim E. Proper, 65, of Onofrio Street, Bradford, PA passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Roswell Park, in Buffalo, NY
Born November 16, 1958, in Meadville, she was a daughter of the late Wayne Hoffman, and Harriette (Coon) Hoffman, who survives in Meadville.
Kim was a 1976 graduate of Meadville Area High School, and she was a 1977 graduate of Southeastern Academy, in Orlando, FL.
On October 7, 1978, in the Emmanuel Church of Christ in Meadville, she married Frederick V. Proper who survives.
Kim was employed as a Senior Bank Teller at Northwest Savings Bank in Bradford for over 10 years. She was formerly employed at National City, K-Mart, Eckard Pharmacy and Emery Travel.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, and Zonta Club.
Mary Lou Washabaugh, 89, formerly of Bradford, PA passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at Sena-Kean Manor in Smethport.
Mary Lou was born in Brookville, on February 5, 1934, she was a daughter of the late James and Arlene (Case) Himes.
She attended school in Bradford, and later graduated from the Continental Beauty School in Olean NY. She was employed as a beautician for many years. She spent her retirement in Arizona and Florida.
Christine A. ADAMS, 63, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Hamburg, died Sunday, December 31, 2023 in her home.
Born October 11, 1960, in Reading, she was the daughter of Paul R. and Dorothy J. Clouser Waninger. On March 1, 2019, Galeton, she married Raymond A. “Corky” Adams, III, who predeceased her on November 20, 2021.
Chris was well-loved in the Ulysses area, where she had made her home since 2006. She was a member of Carl E. Hyde American Legion Post #963 Auxiliary.
Howard A. “Homer” White, age 72, of Ridgway, PA passed away on January 2, 2024, after a brief illness.
Homer was born July 2, 1951. He attended Saint Leo grade school, Elk County Christian high school, where he participated in track and football. He began at Penn State University for teaching, but he found his passion in the outdoors as a logger.
He continued in the teaching gift with his children, imparting skills in hunting, fishing, and woodworking, and instructing even his children’s friends how to navigate life. His children say he was the best dad. Homer also passed along his knowledge of tree cutting to others.
Shelby C. Henderson, age 74, of Knoxville, PA passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.
Born on October 15, 1949 in Corning, NY, she was a daughter to the late Charles and Mable (Wescott) Nichols.
She loved being outdoors; whether that was camping, fishing, or going yard-saling. She also enjoyed scrapbooking, reading, gardening and canning, sewing and spending time with friends and family.
Shelby and her husband, Thomas Henderson, were members at the Knoxville VFW and after his passing, she continued attending Friday Nights Fish Fry when she had the chance.
The Jan. 5, 2024, public business meeting of the Potter County Jail Board has been postponed due to lack of a quorum. A new date will be announced.
Meetings are held at noon on the first Friday of each month at the F.W. Gunzburger County Office Building Auditorium. Jail Board members are Commissioner Paul Heimel (chair), Sheriff Kevin Siska (vice chair), Commissioner Nancy Grupp (secretary), Judge Stephen Minor, District Attorney Andy Watson and Commissioner Robert Rossman.
Those with questions or comments about the jail are reminded that they can submit them to the board through email sent to pcjailboard@pottercountypa.net.