On April 23, at 9:58 Middlebury Fire Dept. was dispatched to Milk Plant Rd. for an automated alarm the building is being evacuated with nothing showing from the exterior.
RECALLED
Middlebury has also been dispatched for wires down with arcing
William H. O’Donnell, Jr., 82, of 135 Goetz Drive, St. Marys, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor following a brief illness.
He was born November 17, 1940 in Pottsville, PA, son of the late Helen Casari and William H. O’Donnell, Sr. He graduated with a degree in sheet metal in 1960 from Bok Vocational High School in Philadelphia. William moved to St. Marys in 1992 and worked as a carpenter for N&S Contracting, where he retired.
On November 18, 1961, in Philadelphia, William married the late Margaret “Peggy” S. Kearney, who preceded him in death on October 21, 2021.
He is survived by his daughter, Maureen Miller and her husband LeRoy of St. Marys; his son, William H. O’Donnell, III and his fiancé Mary John of St. Marys; three grandchildren: Mark Anderson, Abby Bradford, and Jacquelyn Hoisington; three great-grandchildren; and his two brothers: Frank O’Donnell and his wife Cookie of West Chester, PA and Mike O’Donnell and his wife Connie of Garnet Valley, PA.
William loved to be in the woods especially when he was hunting. He collected and built model trains. He loved his family and will be missed.
There will be no visitation.
Funeral and committal services will be held privately with the family.
The Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com
Louis Facchine, 88, formerly of Maurus St., St. Marys, died on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Lynch-Green Funeral Home.
Doris G. Austin, 99, of Smethport, passed away Saturday (April 22, 2023) at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.
Arrangements will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Melvin “Bud” F. Detsch, 93, of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of 631 Sherry Road, St. Marys, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness with his family by his side.
He was born July 4, 1929, in St. Marys, son of the late John and Clara Prechtl Detsch. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1947.
Bud was proud of many things but the most important to him were his family, his service to his country, and his faith. On May 3, 1958, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bud married the late Mary “Barbara” Meyer. Together, they built their forever home, started their family, and shared 64 years of marriage together. Barb preceded him in death on August 27, 2022. He was a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard and served in the United States Army starting in 1948 until 1961 achieving the rank of 1st Lieutenant serving on Battalion staff. Bud was also a man of faith, drawing on his strong faith in God throughout his life and raising his family in the Catholic tradition.
Bud was a well know businessman servicing the St Marys community for 65+ years. He was a partner in business at Detsch’s Garage, Detsch Bus Lines, and Detsch Brothers Car Mart with his brother Dick, then with his son Dan until his retirement. Whether it be driving a bus, selling a car, fixing a car, or handling the various Notary work, he had a strong work ethic as was evident by your finding him working at the garage usually 6 days a week. He was a 50+ year member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion and Camp Owners. He enjoyed travelling with his wife and friends, spending time with his family, and later in life, working his puzzles.
Bud is survived by his daughter, Deborah Ann Wagner (Jack) of Altoona; two sons, Daniel Detsch (Lisa) and Thomas Detsch (Amy) both of St. Marys; eight grandchildren: Jeremy Detsch, Emily St. Andrews (Pat), Kelsey Gerber (Joe), Kyle Detsch, Kara Detsch, Taylor Riley (Sean), Abby Wagner, and Tyler Wagner; four great-grandchildren: Grayson and Hudson Gerber and Averie and Jordan Riley; and a sister, Theresa Shanahan of Buffalo, NY.
Along with his wife and parents, Bud was preceded in death by six sisters: Helen Fellows, Kathleen Steffy, Bernice Fodge, Leona Steislinger, Jean Schlimm, and Mary Neilson; and three brothers: Richard, Clarence, and Paul Detsch.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church on April 26, 2023 at 10:00 AM, with the Rev. Thomas More Sikora, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Full military honors will be accorded by the St. Mary’s Servicemen’s Burial Detail. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 315 Church Street, St. Mary’s, PA 15857, or the Elk County Catholic School System, 600 Maurus Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.
The Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com
Scott A. Burgeson, 57, of Maurus Street, St. Marys, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, April 20, 2023.
He was born on December 19, 1965 in St. Marys, a Son of the late Kenneth Burgeson and Ilene Leviski Burgeson, who survives of St. Marys.
Scott worked at Sylvania for 29 years, and most recently he worked at Accu-sort as a fork truck operator. In his free time, Scott enjoyed golfing and bowling as well as playing pool. He was a true sports fan, always rooting for the Dallas Cowboys, the Carolina Tar heels and the Penn State Nittany Lions. Scott was an avid outdoorsman and he greatly enjoyed going hunting. More than anything he enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter, especially while riding dirt bikes together.
He is survived by 3 Sons; Cody Burgeson (Brittany Polaski) of Johnsonburg, Tyler Burgeson of Ridgway, and Nathan Burgeson (Kaelynn Kuhar) of Ridgway; and by his beloved granddaughter; Peyton. He is also survived by 3 siblings; Michael (Mary) Burgeson of Moon Township, Teri Burgeson of North Carolina, and Darla Burgeson of St. Marys, and by numerous nieces and nephews, and his dog Bailey.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Scott A. Burgeson will be celebrated on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Sacred Heart Church, 337 Center Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Fr. Thomas Curry as celebrant.
Family and friends will be received at the Sacred Heart Church on Thursday April 27, 2023 from 10:00 AM until the time of the Mass.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Elk County Humane Society.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com
Christine “Tina” Gioia Corbett, 73, of Warren, PA., and formerly of Batavia, New York, died peacefully Saturday morning, April 22, 2023, at AHN-St. Vincent Heathcare, Erie, PA., after a 6-year courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Batavia, N.Y., to the late Francis and Adeline Cecere Gioia. Tina has resided in Warren for the past 44 years, moving from Ludlow, PA.
She was a 1968, graduate of Notre Dame Catholic High School located in Batavia, New York. Christine was employed with Osram Sylvania, Warren, PA., in the payroll department, retiring from there after many years employment.
Tina was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church, Warren, PA., where she helped in the accounting of the Sunday collections.
She was a member of the Warren American Legion Post 135 Ladies Auxiliary, Warren Eagle Aerie. She enjoyed reading and could be found sitting on her patio reading most summer days. She enjoyed gardening, especially her flower boxes, going to friend’s homes and making arts and crafts. She dearly loved and enjoyed spending good quality time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her longtime friend and companion, Robert “Bill” Adams of Warren, PA., 2 Children – Christine Miko of Timmonsville, S.C., John Corbett of Warren, PA., 5 Siblings – Frank Gioia and wife, Patty, Teresa Bartz and husband, Timothy, all of Batavia, N.Y., Angelo Gioia and wife, Tina, of Houston, TX., Rose Brown of Rochester, N.Y., Dolly Losito of Syracuse, N.Y., 7 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandsons, several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Tina was preceded in death by her son, Ted Francis Corbett who died October 11, 2005, a brother – John Gioia.
Friends may call at St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA., on Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 AM at which time a Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted by Fr. Richard C. Tomasone, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Warren, PA. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Warren Cancer Center, 105 Lee Street, Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
Constance Howe Eymer, 92, formerly of 245 Minard Run Road, Bradford, passed away on April 23, 2023, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home after a 20-year battle with Alzheimer’s.
Connie was born on September 14, 1931, to Robert and Evelyn Howe in Bradford. While Connie lived in many locations across the United States as a child, she returned to Bradford during her senior year of high school. She has remained a Bradford resident. Upon graduation from Bradford High School, Connie attended Lock Haven State Teachers College (now Lock Haven University). There, she met Bradford native Bruce Eymer. Bruce and Connie married in June 1954 at the First Baptist Church.
Aside from a 10-year hiatus to raise a family, Connie was a reading specialist throughout the Bradford Area School District, until her retirement in 1991. After retirement, Connie and Bruce traveled the world. A life-long learner and teacher, Connie presented informative programs about their travels to various community groups after returning from each trip.
Connie is survived by three children, Douglas Eymer (Selene) of Scituate, MA; Jane Noel (Christopher) of Greeley, CO; and Martha Waldron (Duane) of Johnson City, TN; seven grandchildren, and one sister, Gayle Heaton of Tupelo MS.
Connie was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Bruce, who passed away on September 18, 2013.
Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside committal service on Tuesday April 25, 2023, at 1:00 pm in McKean Memorial Park Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorials may be made to the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Port Allegany – Harold W. Harrier, Sr., (Punk), 91, of Austin, PA passed away Saturday (April 22, 2023) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
After an aggressive search by Wellsville and Allentown units no other occupants were located.
Around 14:30 AVFC units were dispatched with an engine and manpower to the scene of a working building fire in a combination business/apartment building. Allentown crews were directed to assist with primary searches of division 2 by entering the D side stairwell.
It was reported that 1 resident jumped out of the 2nd story window to avoid the fire and 1 was potentially still inside. After an aggressive search by Wellsville and Allentown units no other occupants were located. Crews immediately switched to fire attack and control.
Given the obstacles and conditions crews made excellent work to preserve as much as possible. The occupant who was injured was treated and transported by Wellsville Ambulance to Jones memorial hospital.
9 Allentown members responded to the scene.
Great work to Wellsville on their professional and quick response! Thank you to Bolivar for providing an engine and crew to cover our district.
Allentown units returned to service shortly before 20:00
Conservation districts are local units of government established under state law to carry out natural resource management programs. Each county has a conservation district office except Philadelphia. Districts work with landowners and local governments to help them manage and protect land and water resources on private and public lands.
Each Conservation District is led by a Board of Directors comprised of local people from all walks of life, including members of the agricultural community. These volunteer directors address conservation concerns in their community. These are your neighbors who are working to prevent pollution in your backyard. That deserves to be celebrated!
“Conservation District Week celebrates and highlights the conservation district’s stewardship of McKean County’s natural resources. Every day the conservation district directors and staff work to ensure there is enough clean water and healthy soil for future generations,” said Sandy Thompson, District Manager of the McKean County Conservation District.
Alwin L. “Al” SEELEY, 73, of Potter Brook Road, Westfield, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023 in his home surrounded by his daughters.
Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
ATTENTION:
FRONTIER IS EXPERIENCING A PHONE OUTAGE WITH NO DIAL TONE IN YOUR AREA.
FRONTIER PHONE OUTAGE WILL AFFECT YOU CALLING 911
IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY PLEASE GO TO YOUR LOCAL FIRE/EMS STATION
FRONTIER HAS GIVEN NO ESTIMATED TIME OF REPAIR
POTTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Received word from Frontier Communications all lines are operational for the areas that were affected.
Thank you to all the Fire/EMS personnel who manned their stations.
Potter County Department of Emergency Management
At 11:35 AM on Sunday, Genesee Fire Dept. has been dispatched to stand by at their station due to a telephone outage.
At 11:20 AM on Sunday, Portville Fire & ambulance have been dispatched to a 2 vehicle crash with airbag deployment on Rt. 305 near Deer Creek Road. Westons ambulance on standby.
On April 22 at 9:25 pm. Coudersport ambulance was dispatched S. Main St. for abdominal pain
At 8:02 PM on Saturday, Mansfield Fire Dept. has been called to 63 Third Street for an automatic fire alarm.
The Port Allegany Moose Lodge 460 will be serving a Ham and Leek Dinner Sunday, April 23 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cost is $12 per person and the menu includes: leek soup, leek dip, ham, leeks – raw and cooked, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, bread and desserts. Pictured are volunteers cleaning and preparing leeks for Sunday’s event.
At 7:55 PM on Saturday, Port Allegany Ambulance has been called to Katherine Street for a person fallen.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Cameron/Potter County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of April 24 – April 28, weather permitting. Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work, crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night.
Cameron County 0240
Brushing/ Inlet Cleaning:
Crack Sealing:
Potter County 0260
Bridge Cleaning:
Sign Repairs/Replacement:
Shoulder Cutting:
Pipe Replacement:
Spray Patching:
Ditching:
The following work is scheduled to be completed by contractor, weather permitting:
Potter County 0260
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation McKean County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of April 24 – April 28, weather permitting. Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work, crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night.
McKean County 0250
Sign Repairs and Upgrades:
Bridge Cleaning:
Patching:
Crack Sealing:
Grading Dirt Roads:
Pipe Replacement:
Ditching:
