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.
Betty Joann Connolly (Goodyear) passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024 in Richmond, Virginia at the age of 84 after a long battle with Primary Lateral Sclerosis (PLS).
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.
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 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
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 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.
Richard L. “Dick” DIBBLE, 82, of West Bluff Drive, Keuka Park, NY, formerly of Whitesville, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023.
A Memorial Service will be held 11:30 AM, Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the First United Methodist Church, Whitesville, NY. Pastor Tammy Wise will officiate. A luncheon and time of fellowship will follow at the Whitesville Fire Department.
Smethport – Donna J. Schneller, 77, of Cyclone, PA passed away Thursday (July 11, 2024) at UPMC-Presbyterian, Pittsburgh surrounded by her family.
She was born August 2, 1946, in Kane, PA, the daughter of William and Olive (Connor) Abbey. On June 24, 1967, in Smethport, PA, she married Larry B. Schneller, who survives.
Donna was a 1964 graduate of Smethport High School. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and a talented knitter and crafter in her free time. She was also the postal clerk for the Cyclone Post Office for many years.
Smethport – Marlene Marjorie Veilleux, 76, of Smethport, PA passed away Thursday (July 11, 2024) at her residence in Smethport.
She was born January 21, 1948 in Port Allegany, the daughter of Gordon and Marjorie (Treat) Dudley. On January 7, 1967, in Port Allegany, she married Andre Veilleux, who survives.
Marlene was a 1965 graduate of Port Allegany High School and attended Olean Business Institute, where she received her Associate Degree to be a Paralegal.
She loved baking, cooking, doing puzzles and painting. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Betty M. METCALF, 92, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Monday, July 8, 2024 in her home. Born March 17, 1932, in Harrison Township, she was the daughter of Ivan L. and Myra I. Outman Kibbe. On March 25, 1950, in Harrison Valley, she married Fred H. Metcalf, who predeceased her on August 10, 2007.
She was employed by the glove factory in Westfield, Galeton Production, and served as the Harrison Valley Postmaster for over 25 years.
She and her husband owned and operated Kibbe’s Busymart in Harrison Valley for over 30 years. Betty was a member of the Harrison Township Firemen’s Auxiliary, Harrison Valley Community Ballpark Association, and served as chairman of the Potter County Heart Fund.
Wellsville Police arrested Jaden I.B. Jackson, age 20 of Wellsville, charging him with Making a Terroristic Threat (Class D Felony), Resisting Arrest (Class A Misdemeanor) and Harassment 2nd (Violation). The charges stem from an incident that took place on South Main Street. Jackson was processed and transported to the Allegany County Jail pending arraignment in the Allegany County Centralized Arraignment Parts Court (CAP). Jackson was committed to the Allegany County Jail on $4,000.00 cash bail or $25,000.00 property bond or $50,000.00 partially secured bond. Jackson is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court on July 16th at 3:30 pm.