Marian Smith-Weimar, 99, of Wellsboro, PA passed away November 19, 2022 at Broad Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation.
She was born at home in Shippen Township on March 18, 1923 to Milan and Helen (Ford) Butler.
Marian graduated from high school, and worked as a Materials Inspector at Corning Glass Works in Wellsboro. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Wellsboro, the Wellsboro Chapter of DAR and 1812, the Gaines Elk Council of Republican Women, BPW, and New England Women.
Marian is survived by her husband: Charles E. Weimar of Wellsboro, two children: Marlin D. (Beverly) of Asaph, Ardys Smith Boostrom of Asaph; four step-children: Karen (Terry) Niles of Carlisle, Randy C. (Laura) Weimar of New Milford, CT, Earl W. (Betsy) Weimar of Wellsboro, and Tammy L. (Phil) Marth of Boyertown; four grandchildren: Megan Converse of Asaph, Sarah Smith of Wellsboro, Robert Boostrom of Corpus Christi, TX, and Helen Boostrom of St. Louis, MO; nine step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, two husbands: Frederick Smith in 1990, and Frank Clark in 1997, and a step-daughter: Cindy Youngs.
Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Marian’s life at a graveside service Friday November 25, 2022 at 1:00pm in Ansonia Cemetery with pastor Kristi Webster officiating.
Her arrangements have been entrusted to the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home 139 Main Street Wellsboro, PA. To share a memory or condolence visit www.tusseymosher.com.
Elizabeth A. Ensanian, 99, of Edson Street, Eldred, PA passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of November 16th, 2022. She was the loving wife of the late Professor Minas Ensanian.
She was born in Berlin, Germany, on October 16, 1923, and lived to be 99 years of age.
Elizabeth survived the Allied Bombing of Dresden and met her future husband after the war. She was the first German citizen granted permission by General Eisenhauer’s staff to marry a U.S. Army soldier. As Minas was a combat member of the 82nd Airborne Division, her wedding dress was made of parachute silk.
Elizabeth raised and is survived by 4 children. She has numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Tuesday (November 22, 2022) at the Duke Center United Methodist Church from 1pm to 2pm at which time funeral services will be held, with Rev. Beth Rosler officiating. Burial will be in the Ensanian Family Cemetery, Eldred, Pa.
Donations may be made to the Duke Center United Methodist Church.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) today announced a $2.4 million grant for improvements at Westfield Laurel Health Center.
“We are blessed with some great health care facilities here in our region, and I am always happy to advocate for them,” Owlett said. “This is an important investment in our community and our future.”
The funding will support construction of a new health center on existing health center property, behind the current health center building. The unused back half of the existing health center and the garage will be removed, and the new building will then be built behind the remaining health center structure. Once the new facility is built, furnished and equipped, the original health center will be removed from the property and the lot paved for parking.
The funding was awarded through the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), a Commonwealth grant program that supports the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational and historical improvement projects. All RACP projects require a 50% match of funds from the grant recipient.
BRADFORD –Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) today announced more than $3 million in funding to support facility improvements at both Bradford Regional Medical Center and the Lutheran Home at Kane.
“It is important we continue to invest in our health care and long-term care facilities to meet the needs of our residents,” Causer said. “I was pleased to support this much-needed funding for our communities.”
“These grants will go a long way toward meeting the challenge of ensuring access to quality health care in our rural communities,” Dush said. “I was happy to support these important investments.”
The Lutheran Home at Kane will receive $2.44 million toward construction of a 10,700-square-foot addition that will house a new Alzheimer’s/dementia unit and an energy-efficient kitchen, installation of a new backup generator and renovation of the old kitchen space to provide offices and meeting facilities.
Bradford Regional Medical Center will receive $1.07 million for a number of infrastructure upgrades, including replacing the roof at the Pavilion, elevator and Wi-Fi upgrades, emergency drop-off sidewalk and lot replacement, air conditioner upgrades, east wing cooling tower replacement and envelope building repairs.
The grants were awarded through the state’s Redevelopment Capital Assistance Program.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/18/2022 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Auburn Twp, Susquehanna county. 78a85(a)5 – CASING AND CEMENTING – CEMENT STANDARDS – The operator failed to prevent gas flow in the annulus. In areas of known shallow gas producing zones, gas block additives and low fluid loss slurries shall be used.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/16/2022 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Asylum Twp, Bradford county. 78.56(a) – PITS AND TANKS FOR TEMPORARY CONTAINMENT – Operator failed to contain pollutional substances and wastes from the drilling, altering, completing, recompleting, servicing and plugging the well, including brines, drill cuttings, drilling muds, oils, stimulation fluids, well treatment and servicing fluids, plugging and drilling fluids other than gases in a pit, tank or series of pits and tanks.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/16/2022 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Asylum Twp, Bradford 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.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/16/2022 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Asylum Twp, Bradford 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.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/16/2022 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Asylum Twp, Bradford county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/10/2022 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Windham Twp, Wyoming county. 78a86 – CASING AND CEMENTING – DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING – Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/10/2022 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Windham Twp, Wyoming county. 78a85(a)5 – CASING AND CEMENTING – CEMENT STANDARDS – The operator failed to prevent gas flow in the annulus. In areas of known shallow gas producing zones, gas block additives and low fluid loss slurries shall be used.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/10/2022 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Windham Twp, Wyoming county. 78a86 – CASING AND CEMENTING – DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING – Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/09/2022 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Meshoppen Twp, Wyoming county. 78a86 – CASING AND CEMENTING – DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING – Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days.
Around noon today, Mountaineer was requested by Derrick City Fire Department to assist in a search for a subject that had walked away from an early morning car crash. team responded with 10 members, Upon arriving team worked with department chiefs and laid out plans for areas to be searched. A short time after members entered the search areas subject was found. Great teamwork from both departments made this possible. Team was back in quarters and ready for the next call by 5pm.
At 4:52 PM on Saturday, Almond, Alfred & Alfred Station Fire & EMS have been dispatched to County Road 11 near the Sisson Road for a crash with entrapment & possible serious injuries. Responders found occupant self-extricated with no reported injury.
Coudersport Vol FireDept was dispatched to a first alarm fire along with Port Sta. 3 for RIT. Chief 48 Phelps went enroute immediately and with updated information from dispatch added 3 additional Tankers( 44-Austin, 46-Roulette, 47-Ulysses).
Engine 48-1, Tanker 48, Engine 48-3, Rescue 48 and Patrol 48 responded. Upon arrival of Chief 48 Phelps( command)confirmed a working fire in a 2.5 story SFD with confirmed entrapment of the sole occupant as he and neighbors and people traveling N Hollow road attempted to locate and rescue the owner.
Command requested a second alarm assignment ( Full response from 44,46,47,10-Galeton, 19-Germania and Port Allegany Sta. 3).
Crews worked feverishly to knock the fire and attempt to locate the occupant of the residence.
Coudersport crews went directly to the front ( address ) and went to work while Roulette’s, Austin’s tanker came directly in behind Engine 48, Tanker 48 and supplied additional water to the attack engine while Roulettes Engine and Squad laid a 5″ supply line( 1900′ ) to a nearby pond where Engine 48-3 and Galeton engine established a water source to supply the scene.
Tankers from 44,47 setup to also supply the attack engine (48). Water supply was a never lost or compromised allowing a continuous fire fight.
The fire was knocked down and crews were able to locate the owner, remove her from the residence and It is with heavy hearts for the family and our first responders that she had succumbed to smoke inhalation and had passed – coroner ( Car 40 )was requested to the scene along with the Pa State Police Fire Marshalls Unit.
Crews continued to work and extinguish the fire for some time while Shinglehouse Fire dept stood by covering our district, the American Red cross responded and provided refreshments/eats to crews. At approximately 9:30pm command started releasing apparatus form the scene an returning them to their respective districts.
After a joint investigation with PSP, Potter Co Coroners office it was determined that the owner/occupant was Grace Redcay, 87, and died of heat/smoke inhalation, had working smoke alarms that alerted her to the fire. The cause of fire was ruled undetermined – started outside on the north side of her residence under a carport that then burned into her residence disorienting and trapping her inside.
All units where placed in service around 0030 with additional things needing tended to today.
We would like to express our sincere thoughts and prayers to Mrs. Redcay and her family as well as the extreme gratitude and thanks to our mutual aid partners, in all approximately 65 First responders in all while other departments covered up or filled in districts that where on scene.
CVFC crews are preparing to deploy to Erie County per the NYS mutual aid plan to assist struggling departments after they received over 6ft of snow. 4 personnel with 4WD units and our SXS will be deploying with other county departments this afternoon.
At 3:18 PM on Saturday, Bolivar & Richburg Fire Depts. have been dispatched to a fully involved shed fire between 2 houses at 112 Second Street in Bolivar.
Willing 6 and willing 604 with a crew of 6 are being deployed to Erie County to assist with relief efforts. Please keep all the members from our department and other departments in the county as we deploy to Erie County.
Allentown units are currently preparing to deploy to Erie County as part of the State Mutual Aid. Members will be assisting the hardest hit areas who have seen upwards of 60 – 70 inches of snow. 5 members and 2 4×4 units will be deploying for a 48 hour tour
