2024
Vehicle Into A Structure In Ridgway Borough
On July 20, at 9:04 am Ridgway was dispatched to a vehicle into a structure crash on Montmorenci Rd and Walnut St. with unknown injuries and entrapment
One vehicle Crash In Ceres
On July 19, 10:42 pm Shinglehouse Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Rt. 44 for a vehicle into a tree
Coudersport Ambulance To Rt. 6 West
On July 19, at 9:13 pm Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to rt. 6 West for cardiac Arrest
Coudersport Ambulance To 2nd St.
On July 19, at 7:24 pm Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to the town square at 2nd St. for a woman ill.
Linda L. Lawrence, 80, of Warren, PA
Linda L. Lawrence
Linda L. Lawrence, 80, of Warren, PA, died peacefully at her residence with her husband and girls at her side, Thursday evening, July 18, 2024. She was born in Brookville, PA., on March 14, 1944. Linda was the daughter of George and Eleanor Ross Perry. She was a Warren area resident for 57 years and was formerly of Clarion, PA. Linda was employed as a School Teacher with the Warren County School District, teaching first grade at the former Allegheny Valley Elementary School from 1992 until her retirement in 2004. She was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church.
Linda enjoyed shopping, reading, spending time with friends and family, especially her grandchildren.
MoreKarie L. Van Deusen of 116 South 12th Street, Olean, NY
Karie Lynn Van Deusen
Karie L. Van Deusen of 116 South 12th Street, Olean, NY passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, from injuries sustained in a traffic accident.
Arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean.
A complete obituary will be published. Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com
Brenda Kaziska Rettger, 84, of Lakeview Senior Living Center, Smethport, PA
Brenda Kaziska Rettger, 84, of Lakeview Senior Living Center, Smethport, PA passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at UPMC Cole, in Coudersport.
Born on September 10, 1939, in Erie, she was a daughter of the late William Barthel and Marion (Hudson) Deck. She was a 1957 graduate from Villa Maria High School.
On March 10, 1960, in Erie, she married Raymond V. Rettger, who preceded her in death on June 21, 1988. She later married Floyd Kaziska, who preceded her in death on December 3, 2015.
Brenda was a long-time employee of Costa’s Supermarket in the meat and delicatessen department, she most enjoyed catering events and the challenge they presented. She was an avid reader, excellent cook and she loved to sew, serving as a seamstress for area people she prided herself on the Victorian gowns she created for local historical/cultural events. She was a resident, vocal advocate for other residents, and role model at Lakeview Senior Care.
She enjoyed taking frequent walks around Hamlin Lake with her dog Walter, year-round if possible, and didn’t mind the geese. Brenda was a member of the St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, and the Smethport Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.
MorePort Allegany Ambulance to Rt. 6 East
At 5:30 PM on Friday, Port Allegany ambulance & Roulette Fire were dispatched to Rt. 6 near Davis Circle for an ambulance call for a fall victim.
Wildfire Dispatched on Canfield Hollow Road
At 5:15 PM on Friday, Eldred Twp. Fire Dept. was dispatched to a wildfire at 335 Canfield Hollow Road.
Donald J. Ives, 79, of Emporium, PA
Donald J. Ives, 79, of Emporium, PA passed away peacefully at his residence, with his family by his side, early Friday morning (July 19, 2024) following a brief bout of pancreatic cancer. He was born September 18, 1944 in St. Marys, PA a son of the late Donald and Sylvia Tartaglia Ives. On August 13, 1966 in Ft. Gordon, GA he married the late Mary Klees.
Don and his loving late wife Mary were married over 53 years. He happily spent his last years with his loving companion, Denon Scott. He graduated from Cameron County High School in the class of 1962. He then graduated from Williamsport Technical College with a degree in electronics. After college he served with the US Army, Medical Corpsman in the 3rd US Army division during the Vietnam War. Don retired from 3M/Lanier where he worked for many years. He was a proud member of the National Rifle Association, American Legion, VFW, Bucktail Rod & Gun Club, May Hollow Sportsman Club and St. Mark Catholic Church.
MoreMotorcycle Vs. Deer Crash In Rutland Twp.
On July 19 at 2:41 pm Big Elm Fire Fire Dept. and Mansfield Ambulance were dispatched to 5580 Rt. 549 for a motorcycle vs. deer crash with unknown injuries
Shinglehouse Ambulance to South Stevens Street
At 1:32 PM on Friday, Shinglehouse ambulance was called to South Stevens Street for a child with a reaction to a bee sting.
Derrick City, Bradford To Motorcycle Crash
At 1:30 PM on Friday, Derrick City Fire & City Ambulance were dispatched to a motorcycle accident on Seaward Avenue.
RECALLED
Shirley D. Feidler, 93, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 602 South Michael Street, St. Marys, PA
Shirley D. Feidler, 93, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 602 South Michael Street, St. Marys, PA passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Pinecrest Manor.
She was born June 5, 1931, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Anthony and Ruth Schauer Detsch. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School.
On February 27, 1960 in Queen of the World Church, she married the late Norman F. Feidler, who preceded her in death on July 19, 2018.
MoreButler County crane owner loses $50,000 as a result of Trump rally shooting investigation
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
One of the many things to come out of Donald Trump’s Butler rally is the image of the former president, bloodied and defiant, with his fist in the air after an assassination attempt, and the symbol of the nation unfurled in the sky behind him.
The American flag that served as a backdrop for the former president was held aloft by two long-boom cranes donated for the event by Mitchel DeLullo, 31, a Butler County small business owner. Read more……
Port Allegany Dispatched For Crash
At 12:10 PM on Friday, Port Allegany Fire & EMS were dispatched to Rt. 155 North for a report of a vehicle crash.
RECALLED.
Colette Linea Carlson, 38, of Coudersport, PA
Colette Linea Carlson, 38, of Coudersport, PA, passed away surrounded by family and loved ones following a long battle with cancer on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
Colette was born September 11, 1985, in Olean, NY, the daughter of Rob and Alisa Hayes Haskins, who survive. She was a 2004 graduate of Coudersport High School and earned a degree in Graphic Design at Pittsburgh Technical Institute.
She was employed as Assistant Manager at McDonald’s. After leaving McDonald’s, Colette traveled with Dustin pipelining across the country and seeing beautiful historical sights and beaches in Northern and Southern California, spending their time off hiking the Bay Area. She worked at Best By Foods upon coming off the road with Dustin where she loved the people she worked with until her cancer diagnosis in September of 2022.
Colette had a passion for art and loved bringing things to life and seeing them on display. Her canine companion and daughter, Rodie, was Colette’s world and would tag along wherever they went on an adventure. Together they would spend endless time on walks and hikes, forever loving each other.
MoreStructure Fire Dispatched in Willing, NY
At 10:50 AM on Friday, Willing, & Wellsville were dispatched to a structure fire in Willing. Genesee dispatched for standby at Willing.
Suicide prevention training aimed at saving lives
Penn State Extension educators will lead a training, “Question, Persuade and Refer,” developed by the QPR Institute. Participants can learn to recognize warning signs of suicide in friends, coworkers, family members or neighbors in need.
This in-person workshop will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 14, 2024, at the Wilcox Community Building, 320 Faries St., Wilcox, PA.
Designed for all people, regardless of profession, who are concerned about helping others, QPR is an emergency mental health intervention intended to interrupt a crisis and direct someone to proper care. Attendees will discuss potential scenarios and engage in active listening and persuasion techniques.
MoreThink About It
Faith and Fear
by
Pastor B.J. Knefley
Faith and fear, are they distant cousins or twins? Are they similar or polar opposites? Interestingly, they both require faith in the unseen. Fear will keep us stuck and immobilized whereas faith moves us toward trusting the unknown. One binds us up while the other frees us up.
Fear is disempowering. In fear we become paralyzed by what we project as being our reality. We worry and project scenarios as if they were going to happen and respond accordingly. The more we follow this line of thinking, anxiety, horror and dread become our emotional diet. The more we focus upon what we fear, the deeper we go into the abyss of helplessness and paranoia. We find ourselves responding to not what is true but what we think is true and just like that we’ve swallowed the lie that ensnares so many. Helpless and paralyzed we succumb to what we believe will happen and by faith we accept it as our life.
According to Hebrews 11:1, “Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see,” It is in this faith that one has hope, not fear. It is based upon the testimony of others, not the inner thoughts of an individual. It is about promises that have stood the test of time and shown to be true and faithful. It is not about irrational thoughts but rather thoughts that are built upon the building blocks of others who have gone before us. The testing of faith shows to the individual that it is trustworthy and with each passing test of faith, it continues to grow. We trust because we see others walking before us with calm certainty and peace.
Fear and faith require one to look into the unknown, the unseen. They both represent choice. I choose to trust, or I don’t. I can’t straddle the fence. If I do, I will probably succumb to whichever voice I feed. Interestingly, God often beckons us to test Him to see if He is faithful. Those that do walk away satisfied. Think about it.