Roy E. Williams of N 2nd Street, Olean, NY passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Olean General Hospital following a brief illness.
Roy was born on July 30, 1955, in Meadville, PA and was the son of Paul and Gladness Oletha Ward Williams. He was formerly married to Carol A. Rarey Nightnigale.
Roy worked for a number of places including the foundry at Dresser, American Locker in Ellicottville, a handy man for Matt Hefty, and then a custodian for JC Pennys in Olean. Roy enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing videos games, arts and crafts. He will be fondly remembered as a loving father and a caring person.
Melinda M. Saunders, 65, of Wellsboro, PA passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. She was born August 13, 1958, in Wellsboro, to the late Kenneth “Bucky” Buck and Diana (Wilkinson) Buck of Wellsboro, she married Scott Saunders on October 28, 1995.
Melinda was a graduate of Wellsboro High School, Class of 1976, she received her LPN from W.A.C.C, and her RN from Corning C.C. in May of 1991. She was a life member of the V.F.W. in Sebastian, FL, a member of the Wellsboro Moose #1147, and the Arnot Sportsmen’s Club. She also enjoyed camping on “The Hill”.
JoAnn Weiskopff, 75, of Mansfield, PA passed away on the evening of 23 July 2024 while surrounded by her family.
She was born on 13 January 1949 in Butte Montana to Robert and Catherine (Patt) Miller. JoAnn Graduated from Mansfield University with a Bachelors and Masters in Elementary Education. She also taught 6th and 4th grade at Galeton Elementary School.
Her true passion was in her morgan horses where she had won several awards and honors, over her lifetime, for both riding and driving. She also loved to garden, read, and hold get togethers for friends and family, especially for holidays like Halloween and Christmas. JoAnn was well traveled both within the US and Internationally having visited the mid-west as well as parts of Europe.
She was a faithful member of Holy Child Church where she sang in the choir. She was also previously an active member of over 40 years at the Wellsboro Riding Club.
Dr. Warren H. Riegel, “Doc”, 90, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Born on February 8, 1934, he was the son of the late Henry and Louise (Kapella) Riegel.
On February 18, 1961, he was married to Mary Louise Fairweather, who survives.
He graduated in 1959 from the Pennsylvania State College of Optometry with a Doctor of Optometry degree. After serving in the Navy, he opened his practice in Ridgway where he worked until he retired in 2019.
Warren’s life was one of service. He jumped into active participation in the community and the First Presbyterian Church, sitting on boards and participating in the Lions, Boy Scouts, Layman’s Breakfast, Ridgway Ambulance, Barbershop, Ridgway Fire Department, and Elk County Concert Choir; among others.
In the 1970s, by faith in Christ, he began a life mission to serve the poor in other countries. He collected used eyeglasses for dispensing on missions in Latin and South America with Medical Ministry International and Eye Care International. This expanded to determining the eyeglasses prescriptions and entering them into a computer (up to 4000 pairs per project) from the Lions’ Clubs in western PA and NY. His humanitarian service involved his family as well as volunteers that live locally and in Ohio, sorting and cleaning glasses, and supporting his trips in prayer.
He went on a total of 76 missions to many countries including the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Liberia, Nicaragua, Brazil, Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, Jamaica, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru. Through all the years, his enthusiasm for serving God on the next mission was never exhausted.
He was a faithful and loving husband and father who was always there for his kids. He enjoyed being with them, especially camping, canoeing, and sailing, and attending their sporting events. When visiting relatives, he found ways to serve and contribute – while having fun!
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Stroehmann, a bakery in Olean, is set to close in November, according to a notice filed with the New York State Department of Labor.
The closure will impact 82 jobs. The bakery’s parent company, Bimbo Bakeries USA, is also closing a bakery in Syracuse suburb of Auburn, which will impact another 49 jobs in September. The listed closing date for the Olean plant is Nov. 2. Read more………..
Glenn A. Wonderling, 63, of Main Street, Kersey, PA passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois.
He was born on January 22, 1961, in Ridgway, a son of the late Carlton G. and Regina Shaffer Wonderling.
Glenn married the late Debbie Ott, who preceded him in death on January 19, 2015.
Glenn graduated from Johnsonburg High School, class of 1980, and was employed by Allegheny Coatings. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially hunting or sitting around a campfire. He also liked to work on cars in his spare time.
At 10:06 AM on Friday, St. Marys Fire & EMS was dispatched to a 2-vehicle crash near 66 Grotzinger Road. One vehicle is a box truck. Other is a pickup truck.
Evelynn Gail Voorhis, the infant daughter of Amanda Kelley and Anthony Voorhis, both of Wellsville, New York, was born June 19 2024, at Oishei Children’s Hospital, Buffalo, and passed in the arms of her loving parents on July 19 2024, at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in Memphis, Tennessee, after being born at just 34 weeks old. Before receiving her angel wings, she fought a hard battle at only nine pounds and eight ounces.
Evelynn was able to experience cuddles, holding hands, hugs, kisses and just pure love from her family. Her favorite thing was cuddling with her stuffed Mr. Bumblebee and Ducky. Evelynn Gail will always be her parent’s Sweet Pea and they look forward to holding her again someday.
She is deeply loved and missed by her Mommy and Daddy; her grandparents, great grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and many others.
Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
Burial will be in White Cemetery, Rushford, New York.
The family encourages those wishing to make a donation in Evelynn’s memory, to please donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Cuba.
Due to many obligations of our vendors, and fair duties in different counties, THE POTTER COUNTY FARMERS MARKET WILL NOT BE OPEN THIS WEEK JULY 26TH. We will return and look forward to to seeing all of you next week on Friday on the square! Fruits and vegetables, and assortment of your favorite things will be at the market.
[NOTICES:
* The outdoor market is held each Friday from May through October (weather permitting; on very rainy days, we will relocate into the Riley Gallery (if available)). In November, the Farmers Market goes indoors for the winter market.
* Market times have been established after many trial times over the years. If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly. They are willing to try to accommodate your request.
* If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-544-7313 netrabaker@hughes.net]
Robert E. BORNE, 83, of Wellsville, NY, died Tuesday, July 23, 2024 in Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Wellsville.
Born April 15, 1941, in Bronx, he was the son of Henry J. and Dorothea Andrews Borne. On July 27, 1985, in Andover, he married the former Brenda J. Graves, who survives.
He served honorably with the U.S. Army as a mechanic. Bob was employed by Dresser Rand in Wellsville as an assembler for 40 years and served as a negotiator for the union for many years.
He was a member of Wellsville Moose #601, where he served as past governor, member and honor guard member of Morrison Hayes American Legion Post #702, member of Frank B. Church VFW Post #2530, and a life member and past captain of the Dyke St. Engine Co. #2, serving actively for 42 years.
Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing at Black Lake, watching birds and deer, helping with the fire company’s chicken barbeques, and most of all spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Edward W. Bennett, 76, of 2962 W. Fall Road, Olean, NY passed away Monday (July 22, 2024) at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, surrounded by his loving family.
Born July 18, 1948 in Olean, he was a son of Mark and Rita Holtz Bennett. He was the loving husband of Dorothy M. Korb for the past 45 years.
Ed was a 1967 graduate of Portville Central School and soon after was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served from 1967 to 1969, primarily in Germany during the Vietnam War.
Upon discharge, he began working in a career as a maintenance mechanic, first for the Olean Tile Plant, and later for Henkel-Loctite in Olean from which he retired.
Ed was an avid car enthusiast and owned several vintage cars. He most enjoyed riding motorcycles and he and Dot rode with the Gold Wing Road Riders of America, Olean Chapter X until its dissolution. They then helped form the Twin Tier Tourers Motorcycle Club and enjoyed several more years of riding.
OLEAN – John W. Barber Jr., 62, of Olean, NY passed away Monday (July 22, 2024) at Olean General Hospital, surrounded by family, after fighting a long illness.
Born Dec. 8, 1961, in Olean, he was the son of John W. and Roberta C. Deibler Barber Sr. He enjoyed an 18-year union with his loving companion, Brigette Ross, who survives.
John was a graduate of Hinsdale Central School. He worked as an independent roofing contractor for many years, a job in which he was both skilled at and enjoyed.
Everyone knew him as an avid Buffalo Bills fan since childhood, but most knew him to be an outdoorsman, especially fishing which was his first passion. He also loved animals, and generally held a love of life itself.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/18/2024 to REPSOL OIL & GAS USA LLC in Liberty Township, Tioga county. CSL 402(b) – POTENTIAL POLLUTION – Conducting an activity regulated by a permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of The Clean Streams Law to prevent the potential of pollution to waters of the Commonwealth without a permit or contrary to a permit issued under that authority by the Department.
How many times do we encounter hearing impaired people and wish that we could communicate with them? As we age, we gradually lose some of our hearing. Sign language can help. Also, mothers of pre-lingual children can use sign language as a tool with their little ones. Here is your opportunity to learn basic sign language that could help you communicate with someone you care about.
Basic Sign Language will cover beginning sign language, the alphabet, conversational phrases, and a variety of commonly used signs. In addition, basic facts essential to the correct use of the language will be addressed. A dedicated student could learn as many as 800 signs and understand signing and interpreting rules, basic deaf culture, and medical situations that cause deafness and loss of hearing.
BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) is again offering area veterans the opportunity to work with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they get the services and support they need.
Appointments are required for meetings with the Legion representative, whether they are in person, by phone or by tablet. The schedule is as follows:
Coudersport office: Thursday, Aug. 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Coudersport office is located at 107 S. Main St. Please call 814-274-9769 to schedule an appointment.
Bradford office: Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Bradford office is located at 78 Main St., first floor. Please call 814-362-4400 to schedule an appointment.
Kane office: Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Kane office is located at 54 Fraley St., Suite 2. Please call 814-837-0880 to schedule an appointment.
Assistance is available with issues such as compensation, education, pension, health care and death benefits. Veterans need not be a member of the American Legion to participate.
Merle E. Dibble 94, of Derrick Rd., Bradford, PA passed away peacefully Tuesday (July 23, 2024) in the Olean General Hospital.
Born November 17, 1929, in Betula, PA, he was a son of Alice A. Dibble. On April 26, 1958, in Scio, NY, he married Mary Brodie, who died Nov. 28, 2005.
Merle was a hard worker, starting off at age 13 when he quit school and worked full time logging and cutting chemical wood with teams of horses, which he loved. At 18, he worked up Fishing Creek for room and board, at a dairy farm. Starting in 1952 he worked 18 years in Coudersport for the Damascus Tannery. Merle finished out his employment with Ball-Incon Container Co. of Port Allegany, retiring in 1996, after 26 years of nearly perfect service, only missing 2 days.
Merle was a lifetime resident of the area. He enjoyed working in his garden and cutting firewood, planting trees, and spending time with family and friends. Merle loved playing his harmonicas and singing and after retirement he joined a quartet. Later in life, Merle revisited his passion for oil painting. Merle loved helping out family and friends in need, and would often neglect his own needs.
Richard A. Wineberg, 74, of Pierce Brook Road, Smethport, PA went to be with his Lord, after a courageous battle with cancer, Tuesday (July 23, 2024) at UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born April 22, 1950, in Olean, N.Y., he was a son of Kenneth E. and Grace Nick Wineberg. On July 28, 1979, in Bradford, he married Shirley M. Tanner Myers, who survives. They were married 44 years.
He was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Bradford High School, class of 1968. Richard was employed with Belser & Hale of Bradford for several years, and also Dresser Co. of Olean, before his retirement.
He attended Hilltop Baptist Church in Gifford. He was a member and past master of McKean Lodge 388 F&AM, Smethport, and the Coudersport Consistory.
Richard enjoyed hunting and fishing, and sitting on the front porch swing of the home he built. He enjoyed spending time with his family and beloved pets, and sharing devotions with his wife daily.
