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Apartment Fire in Salamanca
At 6:50 PM on Sunday, Salamanca has been dispatched to an apartment fire at 25 Jefferson Street, Apartment 6. Bradford City has been requested to assist.
Middlebury, Chatham Dispatched For Crash
At 6:50 PM on Sunday, Middlebury & Chatham Fire Depts. & Clymer ambulance have been dispatched to a 2 vehicle crash at 819 Shortsville Hill Road. State police report no injuries. Non-reportable. RECALL.
Update on Mark Goodreau Copperhead Bite
Kandi Goodreau
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While on vacation in North Carolina. Mark was bitten by a snake. We did have the dead snake. It was positively identified as a copperhead.
First and foremost THANK YOU ALL for
The prayers calls texts and messages. At one point we had over 400 messages. So if I did not respond to you I apologize.
This snake was near the pool area, not in grass or yard but on cement patio area. Hank our 3 year old grandson had seen it first; almost stepping on it THANK GOD Hank did not get bit.
Things we have learned that pertain to marks bite. May not be true for all.
1. Do not ice nor heat a bite. Ice helps the venom stay in the area which leads to loss of limb. Heat circulates it quickly leading to high toxicity.
2. Squeeze out as much venom as you can ( mark did and the drs said it saved his finger)
3. Go to the biggest hospital quickly. We went to the closest and will have a bill there plus the transfer bill.
4. The anti venom is easily available and extremely costly! It’s approximately $15,000.00 per vile / dose.
Mark had 12!!!!!
We did call 911. They said ok we will call the hospital and hung up! We also called poison control. They have continued to call and check on mark.
The drs say we have a two week window to continue to watch for what is known as serum sickness.
It’s as if the body gets sick from the serum used. It presents like flu. Could have rash fevers and nausea. If this happens he will need transferred to a large hospital to remove the toxins from his blood.
Duane T. “Dane” Williamson, 68, of 526 Second Avenue, Johnsonburg, PA
Duane T. “Dane” Williamson, 68, of 526 Second Avenue, Johnsonburg, PA passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, early Sunday morning, August 13, 2023 following an illness of the past several months.
He was born on May 23, 1955 in St. Marys, a son to the late Raymond and Beverly A. Herbstritt Williamson. On March 5, 1977 in Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, he married Rebecca “Becky” Dellaquila and she survives.
Dane was a lifelong resident of Johnsonburg and was a 1974 graduate of Johnsonburg Area High School. He was a member of Holy Rosary Church, the Johnsonburg Elks, Johnsonburg American Legion, Central Hose Co., Wilcox Sportsmen’s Club, PFL and the Ridgway Eagles. Dane had retired from Keystone Carbon Co. in 2016 after 44 years of service.
MoreDennis J. Caskey, 56, of Garfield Street, Byrnedale, PA
Dennis J. Caskey, 56, of Garfield Street, Byrnedale, PA, passed away at his home on Friday, August 11, 2023 following a lengthy illness.
He was born on April 26, 1967 in St. Marys, a son of the late John J. and Ruth A. Young Caskey.
Denny was a graduate of St. Marys High School, class of 1986 and worked for many years as custodian at Pinecrest Manor and Penn Highlands Elk. He enjoyed playing video games and spending time on his computer.
He is survived by his twin brother; Alan Caskey of Byrnedale, and brothers, Joseph Caskey and his wife Jeannie of Force and Mark Caskey of Byrnedale, as well as by 3 nephews and 1 niece; Bryan, Evan, Brandon, and Amanda, and by one great-niece. He is also survived by numerous aunts and uncles, including Sandy Reagle, Susan (Rob) Zimmerman, Jane (Larry) Gleixner, Ron (Julie) Young, Betty Anderson and by numerous cousins.
In addition to his parents, Denny was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, as well as by several aunts and uncles.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Dennis J. Caskey will be celebrated on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Queen of the World Church, 134 Queens Road, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Fr. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, as celebrant.
Family and friends will be received at Queen of the World Church on Thursday, August 17, 2023 from 9:30 AM until the time of the Mass.
Memorial Contributions may be made to a favorite charity.
Rosalind Jean Hupp, 91, of Warren, PA
Rosalind Jean Hupp, of Warren, PA, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 7, 2023, with her daughter, son-in-law, and pastor at her side. Rosalind, known as ‘Roz’ to many, was born to Hobart Emerson Hupp and Talitha Isabel Kuhn Hupp on February 2, 1932, in Chillicothe, OH. She lived an amazing 91 ½ years on this earth, sharing her faith, talents, kindness, humor, and generosity with countless people.
A top graduate of Chillicothe High School, Class of 1950, Rosalind set out to achieve her childhood dream of becoming an opera singer. Her studies at Boston University and New England Conservatory of Music afforded her much experience with notable conductors such as Sarah Caldwell and Boris Goldovsky.
She went on to grace audiences with her unforgettable mezzo-soprano voice, singing oratorios, recital tours throughout the US and Europe, making recordings, and performing more than 40 roles with leading opera companies throughout the United States.
She was an A.G.M.A. Showcase Award Winner, which earned her a Judson Hall recital in NYC, and the recipient of two Martha Baird Rockefeller Grants, and a Kathryn Long Scholarship.
MoreMadelina Vada Mann, Infant, Kersey, PA.
Madelina Vada Mann, infant daughter of Jeff Mann and Rikki Cribbs, was born on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Magee Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh. She went to be with the angels shortly after birth, passing peacefully in the arms of her mother.
In addition to her parents, Madelina is survived by her twin sister; Wrenley Mae Mann, and by 3 loving sisters; Bailey and Camryn Schnars and Peyton Mann. She is also loved by maternal grandparents; Dan Cribbs and Lynn Young, and Anita and Eric Johnston, and by paternal grandmother, Linda Gee, as well as by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was welcomed into heaven by her paternal grandfather, Jeffrey Mann, and will rest peacefully in the arms of the angels.
Funeral and Committal Services for Madelina Vada Mann are being held privately with the family.
Burial will be in Elkton Cemetery.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 339 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Still Time to Get BBQ Chicken at Sheffield Fire Company
Sheffield Volunteer Fire Department
Today kicks off our 60th Annual Fireman’s Festival with our Chicken BBQ!!
First round of dinners will be ready at Noon. Second round will be ready at 3pm.
* No presale tickets * Dinners are first come, first serve this year *
Dinner includes: 1/2 chicken, macaroni salad, baked potato, baked beans, and roll.
All cooked by our firemen & auxiliary!
Dine in or take out available
While you’re getting your delicious meal, you can purchase grand prize, side-by-side, and kids wheeler tickets!
Laura K. Ladlee, 73, of Smethport, PA
Laura K. Ladlee, 73, of Smethport, PA passed away Saturday (August 12, 2023) at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, after battling cancer.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
19 Portville graduates receive Portville College, Wormer scholarships
Nineteen recent Portville Central School graduates received awards from scholarship funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.
Established by Portville College Scholarships, the Portville College Scholarships Fund supports annual scholarship awards for graduating Portville students who volunteer at the school store or annual Portville College Scholarship phonathon fundraiser.
Awards from the fund this year total $9,200.
MoreUAHS Announces August Star Awards
BRADFORD, PA & OLEAN, NY – Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS) parent company of Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), members of Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), are proud to announce the August star award winners for each hospital campus. Jason Santora and Amy Hayman were recognized at in person ceremonies at BRMC and OGH, respectively.
The star award is offered monthly at BRMC and OGH to an employee who displays exceptional performance and inspires others to do the same. Members of the team are nominated for outstanding customer service, ongoing performance improvement, teamwork, communication, ownership/accountability, and excellence. Employees are selected through patient as well as co-worker nominations.
Jason Santora, a security officer at BRMC, was awarded the honor on July 25.
Gladys M. Wilcox, age 76, of Corning, NY
Gladys M. Wilcox, age 76, of Corning, NY passed away at home on Monday, August 7, 2023.
Born March 31, 1947 in Huntingdon, TN, she was the daughter of the late Levi E. and Gladys (Fuller) Thomas.
My life is over, the pain and heartache are gone, I am now at home with all the loved one’s that have gone before me. Please don’t be sad, you each have a life to live, live it for yourselves. Please know I am very proud of you all. I leave my dearest children, Billy Wright, Paul Jr. (Stephanie) and Malyssa (Dustin Bryant).
I love each one of you dearly, along with the many other unbiological children that call me mom. My precious grandchildren, Savana, Cheyene, Haley, Thomas and Jordan – Grandma loves you dearly, please always know that you are dear to me, along with all the other children that call me Grandma. I have been blessed to have many children, grandchildren and a few great grandchildren. My brother, Elmer; sister in law, Nancy; nieces and nephews, Larry (Wanda), Fred (Teressa), Mark (Karen), Kim (Sam), Ron, Troy (Kitty), Symantha, Candy (Rich), Lexie, Mandy, Christine, Todd (Carly), Cathy, Mike (Gayle), Tonya, Justin and Josh ( Stephanie) and many dear cousins and dear friends.
Don’t be sad now over me, I lived a long, good life. I am truly ready to go home and be with my family and friends who have already gone; my husband, Paul; my brothers, Carl and Gaylon and my sister in law, Linda. Enjoy your life, Love those around you who love you.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
Port Allegany Ambulance to Rt. 155 South
At Port Allegany ambulance has been called to Route 155 South for altered mental status.
Tree & Wires Down on Rt. 555 in Benezette
At 5:05 PM on Saturday, Jay Township Fire Dept. dispatched to Route 555 for a tree down with wires.