Announcement From Goodwins Garage In Austin, PA
January 2025
Ricky Joe Fink, 69, of 655 Bolivar Dr., Bradford, PA
Ricky Joe Fink, 69, of 655 Bolivar Dr., Bradford, gained his angel wings on December 30, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital, Erie.
Ric was born on February 10, 1955 in Bradford; a son of the late Edward and Theresa Fink.
Ric was an avid Jeep lover his whole life. Envisioning and customizing many, the last of which he took to car shows and won multiple trophies for. Ric retired from selling cars, where he was known as an honest salesman. Ric spent his retired years detailing cars and working at the car wash in Foster Brook. Each morning after work, Ric could be found at Tim Hortons enjoying his coffee and conversation with friends.
Ralph J. “Babe” HARRISON, 90, of Roulette, PA
Ralph J. “Babe” HARRISON, 90, of Roulette, PA, died Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in UPMC Cole.
Born December 22, 1934, in Elco, he was the son of Ralph and Tornada Roberts Harrison. On November 17, 1955, in Port Allegany, he married Kaye A. Hayner, who survives. A 1953 graduate of Port Allegany High School, he was employed by Pittsburgh Corning in Port Allegany, retiring as superintendent. Ralph was a member of Riverside Methodist Church in Roulette, Port Allegany Lodge #505, F & AM, Smethport Country Club, and a life member of the Roulette Fire Department.
John G. Peet, 87, a lifelong resident of Hebron, PA.
John G. Peet
John G. Peet, 87, a lifelong resident of Hebron, passed away in his home with his loving wife by his side on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, after a brief illness.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Knoxville Chief Louis (Dutch) Bloom Retires
We are saddened to announce the retirement of Chief Louis (Dutch) Bloom. Dutch joined the department in 1978 and quickly rose through the ranks. He became an assistant chief in 1986 and then became the chief in 2001 and with the exception of a few years he was the chief up until the end of 2024. Dutch selflessly served the department and the community year after year. He mentored, guided, and trained many members through out the years.
He fearlessly commanded countless incidents ranging from motor vehicles accidents, rescues, structure fires, and main street fires. The stories are interesting and endless. Thank you Dutch for your many years of service, your leadership, and your unwavering and selfless commitment to the organization and community. Dutch will continue to be a part of the department but in different capacities. You might not hold the position anymore but you will always be “Chief” to us. Thanks Chief!!
Olney-Foust purchases J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc.
Row two L-R: Benjamin R. Olney, Tim Colligan, Dennis White, Walter Gardner, Dylan Foust, Dale Howell, John Embser, Chad Green, Mark DeGraff, Aaron Olney, Jed Gehman, Frank Switzer, Jr.
Local funeral directors Benjamin R. Olney, Dylan P. Foust, John W. Embser, and Walter D. Gardner are pleased to announce the merger of businesses to better serve the community and ensure the future of our funeral homes. Olney-Foust locations in Wellsville, Ulysses, and Port Allegany and Embser locations in Wellsville and Belmont will all continue to operate. Mr. Foust will oversee operations of locations in New York and Mr. Olney will oversee operations of locations in Pennsylvania. Mr. Embser and Mr. Gardner will remain as active funeral directors, continuing the long tradition of service and legacy of compassion of the Embser and Gardner families.
Kama S. Cleveland, 87, of East Smethport, PA
Kama S. Cleveland, 87, of East Smethport, passed away in Melbourne, FL on December 23, 2024.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
John Simons, 78, of Park Ave
John Simons, 78, of Park Ave., passed away Tuesday (Dec. 31) in UPMC-Hamot. Born Sept. 1, 1946 in Kane he is the son of the late Harvey and Charlotte (Trimble) Simons. He married Karen Sherwood, who survives, in Kane on June 24, 1972.
John served four years in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He then worked at Kane Handle until it closed and Holm Industries until his retirement. He was an active member of the Kane Community Methodist Church.
Allegany County Pulic Works Committee Agenda with Revision
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Damon M. Carlson, 30, of Ridgway
Damon M. Carlson, 30, of Ridgway, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at his residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Krise Funeral Homes and Cremation Services.
Gladys M. (Risinger) “Grandma Tootie” Ramsey, 93, of Shinglehouse
Gladys M. (Risinger) “Grandma Tootie” Ramsey, 93, of Shinglehouse, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at UPMC Cole, in Coudersport. She was born November 14, 1931, in Indiana, PA to Charles Edgar and Anna Marie (Sundburg) Risninger.
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Galeton Weather Report December 2024
Of course, December is the beginning month of winter. December started out cool with morning readings in the 20’s. The coldest morning was minus 2 on the 23rd and the warmest was 42 degrees on the 11th. The afternoon readings were in the high 20’s and low 30s except for the week before Christmas. The temperature struggled to get out of the teens. The last week of the month it was mild with readings in the 40s and it even reached the low 50’s for a day or two.
Deborah J. Colosimo, 73, of Sullivan Road, Bradford
Deborah J. Colosimo, 73, of Sullivan Road, Bradford, passed away Monday December 23, 2024, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.
There will be no public services observed. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
PennDOT – District 3 News – Route 61 Closed in Shamokin and Coal Township, Northumberland County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised Route 61 is closed in both directions between Shamokin Street and Feeney Street (Route 2017) in Shamokin and Coal Township, Northumberland County due to a crash involving downed utilities.
Traffic Impacts
· Southbound cars will detour using Shamokin and Commerce Streets.
· Northbound cars will detour using Feeney Street, Tioga Street, Race Street and Shamokin Street.
· Large trucks will detour using Routes 54 and 487.
Motorists are urged to dive with caution through the area.
Potter County Jail Board Meeting January 3rd
Next public meeting of the Potter County Jail Board, will be held at noon on Friday, Jan. 3, at the F.W. Gunzburger County Office Building Auditorium. Among items on the agenda is a proposal by the vendor providing phone and internet services to increase the number of computer tablets available to detainees and inmates. Telephone access to Friday’s meeting is available at 814-274-0844; PIN is #114477.
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. 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. Chief Commissioners Clerk Jessica Giebel serves as administrator.
