Olean- Rodney R. “Rod” Edwards “Loving Brother, Uncle, & Friend”
Rodney R. Edwards of South 2nd Street Olean, formerly of Cuba and Belfast, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at home following a brief battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
Rod was born on November 11, 1965, in Cuba and was the son of Richard H. and Beverly Mills Edwards.
On October 12, 6:10 pm Galeton, Ulysses, and Harrison Valley Fire Depts were dispatched to 440 Erickson Rd. for a lawn fire involving a shed at 6:30 all units were recalled except an ambulance
On October 12, at 3:57 pm Bradford Fire Dept. was dispatched to 52 N. Center St. for a structure fire. The building is evacuated
On October 12, at 2:59 pm Austin Fire and Ambulance was dispatched to 3582 Horton Rd for an Apple iPhone reported crash with unknown vehicles and unknown injuries
On October 12, at 2:36 pm Olean, Westons Mills, and Allegany Fire Depts. were dispatched to a structure fire at 129 S. Second St. in Olean City
Last night, Station 8 was dispatched to Cowenesque Lake on RT. 49 for a Water Rescue. The boat had capsized with one person on the boat. The boater was able to swim to shore and was checked over by the Lawrenceville Ambulance crew.
LFD crews assisted the Army Corps with flipping the boat and towing it back to the boat launch to be loaded back onto its trailer.
Great work by all agencies involved!
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District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, following a sentencing hearing today at the McKean County Courthouse, Frederick “Ricky” CAMEJO was sentenced for killing Edward “Bo” Fomby Jr. over Memorial Day weekend, 2022, on Congress Street in Bradford.
CAMEJO was convicted of Murder in the 3rd Degree, Discharge of a Firearm into an Occupied Structure, and three counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person (Deadly Weapon enhancement) following a four-day jury trial last month. Witnesses testified that, on May 29, 2022, CAMEJO invited Fomby and others to his residence after a night out before things between the two men got heated. Jurors saw home surveillance footage from outside CAMEJO’s residence.
On October 12, at 1:18 pm Galeton Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to 1456 Rt. 6 in Gaines Twp. for a two-vehicle crash with possibly no injuries
Lunch and Learn’ in Wellsville on Wed., October 16th With Special Guest Judith Hunter, Chair of the NYS Democratic Rural Conference WELLSVILLE, NY — Bring a bag lunch and a beverage, and join fellow Democrats for our next “Lunch and Learn” program on Wed., October 16th at 12:30 p.m. Titled, “The DRC: Its Origins, Mission, and Current Focus,” we’ll learn from Ms. Hunter how the NYS Democratic Rural Conference came to be, who it represents, and how it advocates for issues important to rural New Yorkers.
On October 11, at 10:09 pm Austin Ambulance was dispatched for a diabetic emergency in Keating Twp.
BRADFORD, Pa. – Faculty from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford won awards, presented their research, edited books and more over this past summer.
Dr. Nancy McCabe, professor of writing, received awards for her two latest novels. Her comic novel “The Pamela Papers” won the 2024 Next Generation Indies Award for Humor/Comedy and was a finalist in the pandemic literature category. Her young adult novel “Vaulting through Time” was a finalist for the Montaigne Medal, the Eric Hoffer award for YA literature, the next Generation Indie award for YA literature, and the National Indie Excellence Award for YA fiction.
James J. Macfarlane, 62, of Rew, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at his home, with his wife Sandy by his side.
Born April 23, 1962, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Robert M. and Olga M. (Pelino) and Macfarlane, Sr.
Jim was a 1980 graduate of Bradford Central Christian High School. He later earned an Associate’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering Technology in 1982, and a Bachelor of Science degree in 1985 in Petroleum Geology both from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
Catherine M. Cuneo, 76, of Buffalo and formerly of Hemlock Road, St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo.
She was born April 21, 1948 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Victor E. and Mary Margaret Henkel Marconi. Cathy was a lifelong resident of the area and was a retired office manager for PennDOT.
On August 14, 1976 in the Sacred Heart Church, Cathy married the late Charles J. Cuneo, who preceded her in death on July 21, 2013.
Ellicottville, NY – Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, hosted the 2nd Annual Pulse of the Community Gala on Friday, September 20 at Holiday Valley Main Lodge.
Bruce E. DeWalt, 69, of Bradford and winter resident of Kissimmee, FL passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.
Born February 26, 1955, in Spring Valley, IL, he was a son of the late Merlin and Dorothy (Landers) DeWalt. His family relocated to Phoenix AZ when Bruce was very young. He attended schools in Arizona.
On October 10, 2024, at approximately 3:31 p.m., State Police were called to State Route 394 and Water Street in the town of Ellicott for a report of a two-vehicle fatal accident.
A preliminary investigation determined that a 2015 Nissan Sentra driven by Jacqueline C. Visker, 41, of Kennedy, was traveling east on State Route 394.
During the investigation, it was determined that a 2010 Toyota, driven by Lori L. Maloy, 66, of Warren, Pennsylvania along with one passenger, Virginia L. Maloy, 95, of Sinclairville, was traveling north on State Route 394 when she stopped at a stop sign, then pulled into the path of Visker.
Virginia L. Maloy died at the scene.
Visker and L. Maloy were transported to UPMC Chautauqua for evaluation.
The investigation is ongoing.
On October 11, at 7:05 pm Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to Cole Manor for a cardiac emergency
On October 11, at Port Allegany, Smethport, Coudersport, and Bradford Twp Fire Depts. were dispatched to an oven fire on Emerald Isle the fire is possibly out .
On October 11, at 5:51 pm Lawrenceville Fire Dept. was dispatched for a water rescue at Harrison Rd. and Rt. 49 with unknown details
2 Day Estate Sale! October 12 & 13 – Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 3pm
12916 Route 59, Smethport, PA 16749
King bed, full bed, Oak dining table/chairs, oak entertainment center, dressers, kitchenware, microwave, guitar cases, amp, outdoorsman rack, couches, chairs, desk, CDs, bedding, quilts, stands, coffee table, glassware, clothes, cowboy hats, and more. Clean home and good items!
Pictures of items in the garage will be posted separately.
Donald P. Trumbull, 77, of Center St. in Clarendon, passed away Thursday (Oct. 3) at UPMC-Hamot. He was born July 8, 1947 in Warren the son of the late Mitchell and Shirley Trumbull. He married Linda Hetrick who survives.
Don had driven bus for many years both Tour Bus and School Bus. He also served in the Marines during the Vietnam War.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of services.
Sherry M. Davidson, 67, of Curtis Rd. in Ludlow, passed away Thursday (Oct. 3) at UPMC-Hamot. Born May 23, 1957 in Kane, she is the daughter of the late Gerald and Ruth (Beane) Holmes. On Sept. 3, 1977 in Kane she married Daniel Davidson, who preceded her in death.
Sherry had worked in home health care. She had several nieces, nephews,grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she loved each and every one of them. She had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. She would always put others needs before her own.
