Ridgway Dispatched To Vehicle Crash With Fire
At 8:15 AM on Thursday, Ridgway Fire & EMS are responding to a one vehicle accident on Montmorenci Road with a utility pole sheared off and vehicle totally engulfed in flames.
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Portville, and Weston Mills were dispatched for a structure fire
On April 6 at 1:03 am Portville, and Weston Mills were dispatched to Chestnut St. for a structure fire
Shinglehouse fire Dept. was dispatched to an unknown type of fire
On April 5, at 9:00 pm Shinglehouse fire Dept. was dispatched to an unknown type of fire behind 2932 Kings Run Rd. Update recalled it was a controlled burn
Harold H. McConaghay, 92, of Galeton, PA
Harold H. McConaghay, 92, of Galeton, PA, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at The Green Home in Wellsboro, PA.
Born May 25, 1930, in Wharton, PA, he was a son of the late Wilbur and Mildred (Walker) McConaghay.
Harold was a 1949 graduate of Galeton High School and was a Veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
On June 19, 1955 at the Galeton Presbyterian Church, he married the former Barbara Grant, who survives.
Harold worked and retired from the Consolidated Gas Company in Genesee, PA. He was a member of the All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Brookland, PA, a member and past Master of the Galeton Lodge #602-F. & A.M., a member of the Gale Hose Ambulance Company, and a member of the Potter County Consistory.
Harold was an outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Barbara McConaghay, are two sons, David (Tammy) McConaghay, Ulysses, PA and Allan McConaghay, Genesee, PA; a granddaughter, Katelyn (Kyle) Tice, Mansfield, PA; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Harold was predeceased by a two brothers, LeRoy McConaghay and Wilbur McConaghay, Jr.
A Private Memorial Service will be held at the family’s convenience. Military Honors will be accorded by the Potter County Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Galeton Public Library. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Collins Chapel, Galeton.
John “Big John” Burger, 69, of Emporium, PA
John “Big John” Burger, 69, of Emporium, PA passed away on Friday, March 31st, 2023.
He was born on January 23rd, 1954 in Coudersport, PA to the late Robert & Virginia (Cannon) Burger.
John spent most of his life traveling with the carnival & loved every second of it. Other than his passion for traveling with the carnival, he loved hunting, fishing & gardening. John was well liked among his friends and if he considered you a friend, there is nothing he wouldn’t do.
Surviving are his children Christie Hepfner & C. John Burger; his siblings Paula, Robert & Edward Burger; and his grandchildren Genna, Mackenzie & Kennedy.
John was preceded in death by his brother Jeffrey Burger.
All services and burial will be held privately through SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD, BUTLER, PA 16001. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM.
Port Allegany Fire Police dispatched for traffic control
On April 5 at 3:17 pm Port Allegany Fire Police dispatched to Rt. 6 on Open Brook for traffic control for a disabled triaxle truck
Eldred Township Dispatched To School Bus/Passenger Car Crash
At 2:20 PM on Wednesday, Eldred Township Fire & Eldred ambulance 24 have been dispatched to the 4 corners on the Prentissvale Road for a school bus vs passenger vehicle. There were no children on the bus. Elderly operator of the passenger vehicle is being transported by private vehicle to the hospital. The bus driver signed off on treatment or transport. Eldred Borough Fire Dept. has been requested to close Prentisville Rd. at Kendall Bridge
Open Arms Church to host Easter services in Bradford, Port Allegany
Open Arms Church will observe Easter on Sunday, April 9, in Bradford and Port Allegany.
The Bradford location, at 1289 East Main St., will host services at 9 am and 11 am. Meanwhile, the Port Allegany location, at 105 Smith Ave., will host a service at 10 am. Open Arms Bradford will also offer a sunrise service at 7 am that will be livestreamed on Facebook.
Lead Pastor Zoe Hatcher said Easter is a time of renewal and hope as it marks the resurrection of Jesus.
“Despite the followers of Jesus losing hope when He was buried, His triumphant return defeated death and conquered the grave for all,” she said. “With Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we have a choice to follow Him and walk with Him.”
On Easter Sunday, Open Arms will launch “The Path” series, which aims to explore the path that Jesus wants everyone to walk on and how to navigate it.
“If you have chosen to follow Jesus, where are you headed?” Hatcher asks.
For more information about the Easter services, visit openarmseaster.com or call 814-368-8846.
CHOOSE TWO SONGS NOW TO SING AT UPCOMING AUDITIONS FOR HG’S SUMMER MUSICAL “MARY POPPINS”
To prepare for the upcoming auditions for Hamilton-Gibson’s summer musical “Mary Poppins,” go to the HG website now at www.hamiltongibson.org where the songs to be sung in the show are posted.
“Choose one of songs listed on the HG website to sing at the audition plus one of the other songs in the show,” said Director Thomas Putnam.
Among the songs are: “A Spoonful of Sugar”, “Feed the Birds”, “Chim Chim Cher-ee”, “Step in Time”, “Practically Perfect”, “Brimstone and Teacle”, “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”, “Let’s Go Fly a Kite”, “Anything Can Happen.”
There are 28 roles in this show, including the main characters – Mary Poppins, the Banks’ children’s new nanny; Bert, the narrator, a good friend to Mary Poppins and a song-and-dance man; the members of the Banks family, including George Banks (father), Winifred Banks (mother), Jane Banks (daughter) and Michael Banks (son); Mrs. Brill, the Banks family housekeeper and cook; and Admiral Boom, the Banks’ family neighbor. There are many smaller roles and a large chorus of strong singers and those who are eager to dance.
Auditions will be at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26 and Friday, April 28 and at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 29 in the Warehouse Theatre at 3 Central Avenue in Wellsboro.
The production is open to all races and creeds. No experience is necessary. The ability to read music is not required. Most of the roles are for adults. High school students can play some of the roles. Jane and Michael Banks are children and must have strong speaking and singing voices.
Performances are Thursday through Sunday, July 13, 14, 15 and 16 at Straughn Auditorium on the Mansfield University campus.
Email hamgib@gmail.com or call the H-G office at 570-724-2079 for more information.
Mary L. Francis, 84, of Lewis Run, PA.
Mary L. Francis, 84, of Lewis Run, died Sunday (April 2, 2023) at The Pavilion at BRMC, Bradford.
She was born August 23, 1938 in Port Allegany, the daughter of Henry and Catherine (Rossi) Keltz.
Mrs. Francis was a 1956 graduate of Port Allegany High School and was a 1959 graduate of the Bradford School of Nursing. Mrs. Francis work for all the local hospitals and several nursing homes. She was active as a private duty nurse in New Jersey, Florida and Pennsylvania.
Ms. Francis was member of the First Presbyterian Church of Port Allegany. She loved football and was a diehard Eagle’s fan. She was a cheerleader in high school. She loved arranging flowers and doing puzzles. She was involved with the STEPS program in Bradford. She loved her family, doting on her grandchildren, collecting recipes and baking for family events.
She is survived by three daughters; Christine (Sandy) Bussard of Harrisburg, NC, Crystal Keufer of Bradford, PA and Deborah (Larry) Laktash of Smethport, PA
Two grandchildren; Christopher (Kristi) Laktash and Nikolas (Jeanne) Laktash
Two great grandchildren; Lucas and Kateri Laktash
five nieces and one nephew
She was preceded in death by her parents one brother Henry Keltz and one sister Carol Cannan, and one nephew.
Visitation will be held on Saturday. April 8, 2023 from 11:00 am till noon at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc., 105 Main St., Port Allegany. A funeral service will start at 12:00 noon with the Rev. Garen Smith, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.
Memorials if desired may be made to the McKean County SPCA or First Presbyterian Church of Port Allegany. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.
SBDC PennWest Clarion Presents QuickBooks Course in Coudersport
Clarion SBDC is offering a QuickBooks 2022 course, and you can attend the in-person workshop or via Webinar. Level I: If you’ve recently purchased QuickBooks or plan to in the near future, we can help you learn the basics. Learn to create, use and maintain your books with ease. Keep track of your payables and receivables. The Level I course will meet Wednesday, May 4th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. The cost is $199*per person.
Level II: Now that you’re familiar with the basics, come and see what else this amazing accounting program can do for you. Learn how to run professional looking reports, personalize your forms, send letters through Microsoft Word, export to Excel, and more. The Level II course will meet Thursday, May 5th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. The cost is $199*per person. Discount rate* for those registering for both Level I and II is $360, a savings for $38. Class size is limited, so register today. For more information or to register, call (814) 393-2060, email sbdc@pennwest.edu or visit www.clarion.ede/sbdc.
Preliminary Work Underway on Route 6 Project in Potter County
Preliminary work got underway this week for a Route 6 project in Potter County, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Through April, crews will perform guide rail removal and shoulder stabilization through the work zone which stretches from Port Allegany (McKean County line) to Coudersport.
Roadwork across this section of Route 6 will improve the condition of the roadway and result in smoother, safer travel for area motorists.
During this preliminary work, roadway flaggers will control traffic in an alternating pattern. Drivers should be alert for flaggers and approach the work zone with caution.
Later this spring, roadwork activities will get underway, including roadway resurfacing, pipe replacements, inlets, guide rail improvements, box culvert repairs, outlet protection, pavement markings, and miscellaneous items.
As structure repairs begin, temporary traffic signals will be set to enforce an alternating traffic pattern. PennDOT will issue an update on the project prior to the use of the temporary signals.
PennDOT expects this work to be complete by the end of October. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. of State College, PA, is the contractor for this $7.6 million job. PennDOT reminds drivers to use caution in work zones, obey posted speed limits, and always buckle up.
Dennis S. “Denny” Trummer, 69, of Bradford, PA.
Dennis S. “Denny” Trummer, 69, of Bradford, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at his home after a long illness.
He was born on November 30, 1953 in Salamanca, NY and raised by the late Frederick Stearns and Florence Huff.
He was a 1971 graduate of the former Limestone High School, Limestone, NY; he later earned his CDL license.
On November 30, 2012 in Bradford; he married Joyce M. Richardson who survives.
He was a member of the Lt. John C. Roche Post 212 VFW, American Legion Post 108 and the Bradford Eagles Club. Denny was a talented musician who enjoyed singing and playing the guitar as a member of many local bands over the years.
He was employed as a truck driver for AR Trucking, Warren, for several years until his retirement in 2020.
In addition to his wife of ten years, Joyce Trummer of Bradford he is also survived by two sons, Mike (Kelly) Trummer of Lewis Run and Tom (Amy) Trummer of St. Louis, MO; one daughter, Nicole Kornacki of Bradford; ten grandchildren, Audra (Derreck) Carapellatti of Allegany, NY, Andy Trummer, Jordan Kornacki of Bradford, Blayre Trummer of Bradford, Bailey Westfall of Pittsburgh, Tyler Trummer of St. Louis, MO, Shayne Westfall of Lewis Run, Kory Yale of White Oak, GA, Eian Trummer of St. Louis, MO and Kelsey Yale of White Oak, GA; one great granddaughter, Karsyn Jo Kornacki of Bradford; two brothers, George (Sherry) Trummer of Franklinville, NY and Mike (Virginia) Trummer of Ohio; three sisters, Niki Case of Duke Center, Rhonda (Ron) Munday of Duke Center and Candy Dennison of Bradford; several nieces and nephews and a very special brother of the heart, Dave Clark.
In addition to his parents; he was also preceded in death by three sisters, Paulette, Sherry and Juanita and one step-son, Jason Yale.
At his request there will be no visitation but a celebration of his life will be announced at a later date.
In memory of Denny, his family asks that you take a moment to tell your loved ones that you love them.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.
Marsha M. Struble, 62, of Smethport, PA
Marsha M. Struble, 62, of Smethport, passed away Monday (April 3, 2023) at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, NY.
She was born June 14, 1960 in St. Marys, PA, the daughter of Herman Eckert and Beverly Kent.
She was a graduate of St. Marys High School and attended beauty school. She worked as a personal care giver for many years before her retirement.
Marsha was a member of the Smethport American Legion Auxiliary and the Smethport VFW Auxiliary.
She was an avid fisherwoman and hunter. She was an amazing gardener, cook and loved canning and sharing her creations with friends and family to enjoy. She also volunteered with Special Olympics.
She is survived by her fiancee, Steve Spallina of Smethport
One son: Jesse (Jennifer Jewett) Struble of Columbus, OH
One daughter: Amanda Struble of Smethport
A grandson: Hunter Struble
Two sisters: Ila Hughes of Webster, NY and Heather (Bill) Murphy of Smethport
One brother: Charles (Patricia) Eckert of Ridgway
beloved nieces: Emily Roth, Christy Prezyna and Maggie Close
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A celebration of Marsha’s life will be held at a later date and time to be announced.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Cancer Society (cancer.org), Special Olympics, or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Kersey Dispatched For Burn Victim
At 1:18 PM on Wednesday, Kersey Ambulance & St. Marys medic have been dispatched for a 39 year old male burn victim located on Squab Hollow Road. Air medical has been requested.
Coudersport Ambulance Called For Falls
At 1:20 PM on Wednesday, Coudersport ambulance has been called to 2 locations for female fall victims with head injuries. Elk Street & South West Street.
House Fire Reported in Farmington Township
At 12:48 PM on Wednesday, Elkland, Osceola, Nelson & Valley Ambulance have been dispatched to 1320 Pleasant Valley Road in Farmington Township for a house fire. Caller reports front porch on fire. Occupants are reported out of the structure. Reported to be the Hurd residence.
RECALL ALL UNITS by command.