Bolivar, Richburg Dispatched For Crash on Rt. 417
At 10:40 AM on Thursday, Bolivar, Richburg & MTS have been dispatched to Rt. 417 & Sanford Hollow Road for a 2 vehicle crash with injuries.
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Millerton Dispatched For Tractor Fire
At 10:38 AM on Thursday, Millerton Fire Dept. has been called to the White Farm for a fully involved tractor fire.
Town Square Concert Cancelled Due To Air Quality in Port Allegany
Tonight’s performance is canceled due to the air quality alert of the National Weather Service. Along with dropping temperatures and forecasted rain until late tonight the Town Square Concert will be canceled. The next scheduled date is June 15th. We regret that the environment is not collaborating with our event. Please pass the word. Thank you.
Diana Joan FISHER, 75, of Wellsville, NY
Diana Joan FISHER, 75, of Wellsville, NY, died Saturday, June 3, 2023 in her home. Born November 20, 1947, in Olean, she was the daughter of Albert L. and Stella T. Zapel Burdick. Diana was an artist and enjoyed cooking and baking for her family.
Surviving are: three sons, Todd (Sherry) Fisher of Wellsville, James (Tara) Fisher of Wellsville, and Dean Fisher of Rochester; five grandchildren, Jessica Fisher, Brianna Fisher, Brittany Mesler, Dalton Fisher, and Justin Fisher; a great-grandson, Callen Reed; three step-children, Jonathon Armstrong, Lori Dandride, and Tracy Ahrens, all of Wellsville; two sisters, Gail Cangialosi of Rochester and Betsy Eade of Florida; two brothers, Albert Burdick, Jr of Michigan and Stephen (Gloria) Burdick of Rochester; nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents; former husband, Leslie D. Fisher; and her significant other of over 20 years, John Armstrong.
Services will be private. Memorials may be made to SPCA serving Allegany County. Arrangements are under the direction of OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Connie R. Sikes, 74, of Shinglehouse, PA.
Connie R. Sikes
Connie R. Sikes, 74, of Shinglehouse, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in UPMC Cole Place, Coudersport, after a short 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.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Connie, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
James R. Sortore, 93, of Bradford, PA
James R. Sortore, 93, of Bradford, PA passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.
He was born on October 27, 1929 in Bradford, a son of the late Raymond and Mary (Smith) Sortore.
James attended the Bradford Area High School; graduating in 1947. He went to work for the former Kendall Witco Refinery in 1947 as a laboratory technician until his retirement in 1995. He then worked throughout the years after his retirement as a part-time consultant for the laboratory at the refinery until 2007.
He served in the United States Army during the Korean war from 1949 until his honorable discharge in 1950.
James was actively involved in the SPEBQSA (Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America) and sang baritone in several quartets throughout the years in Bradford, Olean, Saint Marys and Coudersport. James a talented artist and created the backdrops and scenery for the annual Barbershop Quartet and Chorus shows in Olean for many years. He was also a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Bradford; where he was active in the chorus.
He is survived by one son, William Sortore and his wife Christine (Fox) Sortore of Bradford; one grandson, Tyler Sortore of Bradford and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by three brothers, Raymond Sortore, Allen Sortore and Glenn Sortore and one sister, Virginia Von Carlowitz.
A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date.
Burial will be in the Duke Center Cemetery, Duke Center.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.
PA House Democrats Pushing Proposals to Raise Taxes on Every Pennsylvanian, Cutler Says
HARRISBURG – House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said Wednesday that Pennsylvania’s House Democrats have used their one seat majority this week to push multiple tax increases that will impact every Pennsylvanian.
In House Bill 611, the budget put forward by House Democratic leadership and supported solely by Democrat votes, House Democrats embraced a tax on Pennsylvanians when they heat and cool their homes and turn on the lights.
In House Bill 181, which Democrats pushed through the House Labor and Industry Committee, House Democrats voted for a tax on every working Pennsylvanian to socialize paid leave in an unaccountable bureaucracy primed for potential fraud and abuse in the same agency that mismanaged Pennsylvania’s unemployment compensation system.
“Try as they might with a smoke-and-mirrors approach to legislating, but House Democrats this week worked to make it less affordable to live in Pennsylvania by raising taxes and costs on every Pennsylvanian multiple times,” Cutler said. “From their bloated budget that gives state government a raise to their continued quest to have taxpayers pay people more to not work or work less, it is clear Pennsylvania’s House Democrats have embraced the tax-and-spend policies of their predecessors and the policy ideas of the ultra-progressive left wing of their party both here and in Washington, D.C.”
Cutler noted Pennsylvania’s House Republicans, by contrast, have continued to work within the cornerstones of The Keystone Commitment and have supported and driven policies that create a thriving economy, affordable living, safe communities, and a child-first, family-focused educational experience.
“As Pennsylvanians continue to struggle to make ends meet and grapple with record inflation, House Republicans will stand against Democrat-driven tax increases and work to increase affordability,” Cutler said. “So far this session, we have put forward commonsense proposals supported by the majority of Pennsylvania. It is an example the House Democrats’ ‘humble majority’ should follow.”
Child Died in ATA Bus/Bicycle Accident in Bradford
At 5:15 PM on Wednesday, Bradford Fire & EMS have been dispatched to Pleasant Street & North Center Street for an ATA bus/bicycle accident. A child died in this accident.
Ronald D. Mix, 90, of Belfast, NY
Ronald D. Mix, 90, of Belfast, NY passed away Sunday (June 4) in The Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville. He was born in Eldred on July 22, 1932, the son of the late Herbert and Ester (Stall) Mix.
Ron attended the Mt. Jewett School where he graduated in 1951. During his schooling he was a cheerleader for the Mt. Jewett Magicians. Ron was the schools only male to earn a varsity letter and jacket in cheerleading. He then served in the US Army during the Korean War, being deployed to Germany. After being honorably discharged, he attended St. Bonaventure where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business education. From there he taught for ten years in the Belfast School system.
Ron’s next journey became his life’s passion, owning and running the Belfast Hotel. It was his pride and joy for over 40 years. He loved the public and was a devoted generous soul, always there to help his community. His love of the public was second only to his love of his family. He always checked on everyone to make sure all was okay. He had an amazing ability to recall everyone’s special dates, whether it be a birthday or anniversary.
He was a member of the Mt. Jewett Legion American Legion Post 574, the VFW Post 6347 and a member of the Lions Club in Belfast, NY.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Richard who was killed in action during WWII, Herbert “Pete” and Wendell “Bill” Mix; a nephew, Robert Mix and a great nephew Robert “Mike” Mix.
He leaves behind three nephews and six nieces, one that was extra special to him, his goddaughter, Cathy. He is also survived by 3 cousins, 10 great nephews, 5 great nieces, 8 great-great nephews, 14 great-great nieces, 2 great-great-great nephews and 5 great-great-great nieces.
Friends are invited to attend visitations at the Cummings Funeral Home in Kane on Thursday (June 8) from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and also on Friday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. A memorial service will take place on Friday (June 9) at Noon at the Mt. Jewett United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Beverly Spore officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the McKean County SPCA, 80 Glenwood Ave, Bradford, PA 16701.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
Allyson Nicole Auge, 36, of 6710 Oyler Avenue, Kill Buck, NY
Allyson Nicole Auge, 36, of 6710 Oyler Avenue, Kill Buck, NY, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at her residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Coudersport Dispatched For Crash on Dividing Ridge Road
At 2:48 PM on Wednesday, Coudersport Fire & EMS have been dispatched to 2048 Dividing Ridge Road for a 2 vehicle crash. SECOND CALLER REPORTS NO INJURIES BUT POSSIBLE CONFINEMENT.