Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 17 at 12:34PM EDT until May 17 at 8:00PM EDT
DESCRIPTION: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 277 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN NEW YORK THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL NEW YORK
CHENANGO CORTLAND MADISON ONEIDA ONONDAGA OTSEGO SCHUYLER SENECA STEUBEN TOMPKINS YATES
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CORNING, CORTLAND, HAMILTON, HORNELL, ITHACA, NORWICH, ONEIDA, ONEONTA, PENN YAN, ROME, SENECA FALLS, SYRACUSE, UTICA, AND WATKINS GLEN.
Issued By: NWS Binghamton NY
Lions Club Serve Local Firefighters
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Coudersport Area Lions Club had the pleasure of serving dinner at the annual Coudersport Volunteer Firefighter’s Appreciation Dinner. Our community is blessed to have such a dedicated group of men & women who are willing to risk their lives to help us when there is a fire. It was an honor for the Lions Club to help serve these brave volunteers on this special evening.
The Coudersport Area Lions Club meets the first Monday of each month at 3:00 PM in the Ambulance Hall located at 122 E 2nd Street. The Lions Club is a volunteer organization that supports our local community through service projects. If you are interested in finding out more about the Lions, please feel free to join us at one of our meetings, or call 814-203-3664.
Christopher A. Safford, 49, of Port Allegany, PA
Christopher A. Safford, 49, of Port Allegany, passed away Thursday (May 15, 2025) at his home in Port Allegany.
He was born October 18, 1975 in Port Allegany, the son of Bernard “Spot” and Virginia “Ginny” Kaziska Safford.
Chris was a graduate of Port Allegany High School Class of 1993. He was employed at the Daily Bread Café in Port Allegany for several years.
Russell Vincent Combs, Sr., 73, of Wexford, formerly of Limestone, NY,
Russell Vincent Combs, Sr., 73, of Wexford, formerly of Limestone, NY, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at AHN Wexford Hospital in Wexford.
Born November 11, 1951, in Olean, NY, he was the son of the late Zola and Margaret (Lincoln) Combs.
Russ was a 1969 graduate of Limestone High School and later he attended Dayton Bible College and the University of Dayton.
On July 16,1988, in Allegany, NY he married Renee L. (Scacchi) Combs.
Russ was a committed husband and father and devoted follower of Jesus Christ. His faith motivated him toward excellence in everything that he did.
Harland L. “Red” Hart, 91, of Emporium, PA formerly of Delevan, New York
Harland L. “Red” Hart, 91, of Emporium, PA formerly of Delevan, New York passed away at his residence, Emporium, PA on Wednesday morning (May 14, 2025). He was born November 21, 1933 in Cumberland, Maryland a son of the late John and Patricia Duckworth Hart. He married the late Donna Freer in the Moore Hill Methodist Church.
Red served with the US Air Force, as a jet mechanic, for 4 years during the Korean War. After serving active duty he served 4 years in the reserves. He retired after over 40 years as a machinist. He was a member of the VFW and the Methodist Church.
Lousie A. TAYLOR, 64, of Galeton, PA
Lousie A. TAYLOR, 64, of Galeton, PA, died Thursday, May 15, 2025 in UPMC Williamsport.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Deborah L. Ryan, 76, of Coudersport, PA
Deborah L. Ryan, 76, of Coudersport, PA, was surrounded by love when she transitioned to eternal life on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at UPMC-Cole Memorial Hospital, after a heroic 6-year battle with Frontal Temporal Dementia.
Family and friends may call from 10am-12pm, Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Christ Episcopal Church, 601 N. Main St., Coudersport. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon. Memorial donations may be directed to the Patrick W. Ryan Creative Writing and English Scholarship Fund, Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers, 104 N. West Lockhart Street, Sayre, Pa 18840, the Coudersport Senior Center/ Meals on Wheels, 200 Chestnut Street, Coudersport, Pa 16915, and the Cole Foundation, 1001 E. 2nd Street, Coudersport, Pa 16915.
Arrangements under the direction of the Fickinger Funeral Home. To share a memory or condolence with her family visit www.thomasfickinger.com.
Duane R. “Ricky” Payne, 61, of Wellsville, NY
Duane R. “Ricky” Payne: Beloved Brother
Duane R. “Ricky” Payne, 61, of Wellsville, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 at F.F. Thompson Hospital, Canandaigua after a lengthy illness.
Born on February 6, 1964, he was a son of Duane R. Payne and Judy (Lindey) Doty.
Duane was a graduate of Cuba Central School. He was a machinist for Dresser Rand working first in the Wellsville Plant and then transferred to the Olean Plant, retiring after many years.
Nancy Marie DeStevens, 57, of Gaines, PA
Nancy Marie DeStevens, 57, of Gaines, PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Penn Highlands Hospital, DuBois, PA, surrounded by her family.
Born July 21, 1967 in Coudersport, PA, she was a daughter of the late Carmen “Peanuts” DeStevens and Frances (Pansero) DeStevens, who survives.
Nancy was employed by East Coast Splicing, Inc. in Wellsboro, PA as a secretary.
