Kevin C. Allen, 69, of Irvine, PA
Kevin C. Allen
Kevin C. Allen, 69, of Irvine, PA, passed away on Monday, April 8th, 2024, in the John and Orpha Blair Hospice House.
Kevin was born January 28, 1955, in Warren, PA, the son of the late Claud and Marquerite (Brown) Allen. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Michele Massa Allen, whom he married on July 10, 1976. He is also survived by his Son and daughter-in-law, Chad, and Sierra Allen and their two daughters, Ella, age 10, and Maggie, age 7. Kevin and Michele could always be seen together enjoying the same activities and making lasting, loving memories together.
Kevin had many in laws that were like siblings to him and shared so many memories with: Toni (Chuck) Loomis, Sam (Gayle) Massa, Pete (Laurie) Massa, Renee (Skip) Sperry, Anne (Martin) Rich and many nieces and nephews.
Kevin was employed with the National Forge and Ellwood National Forge for 43 years. He made some wonderful lifelong friends through work.
Alice L. (Hepler) Deter, age 91, of Wellsboro, PA
Alice L. (Hepler) Deter, age 91, of Wellsboro, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2024. She was born on August 8, 1932 in Ringgold, PA, a daughter of the late Carl and Aldine (Powell) Hepler and was the loving wife of Francis “Frank” Deter, Jr. for 65 years.
She was a retired manager for the Fairfax County Virginia Library Administration and was a member of the Wellsboro United Methodist Church. She enjoyed Fly Fishing with Frank and traveling with friends and family. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She dearly loved her rural home near Wellsboro, PA.
Lennie J. “Red” BURROUS, 75, of Round O, SC,
Lennie J. “Red” BURROUS, 75, of Round O, SC, died Saturday, April 6, 2024.
Born October 7, 1948, in West Branch Township, Galeton, PA, he was the son of Lester Judson and Virginia M. Knickerbocker Burrous.
A graduate of Galeton Area High School, he attended National Hardwood Lumber Association Inspector Training School in Memphis, TN and was employed in the lumber business his entire working career.
Carl E. Wolf, 89, of Erie, PA, and formerly of North Warren, PA
Carl Wolf
Carl E. Wolf, 89, of Erie, PA, and formerly of North Warren, PA, died on Monday April 8, 2024, at his residence.
He was born in Erie, PA, on November 22, 1934, the son of the late, Emil H. and Irene (Wagner) Wolf.
Carl attended St. John Elementary School, Cathedral Prep, and a graduate of Gannon University. He was drafted into the US Army in 1958 and served for two years.
Carl was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church and volunteered with their soup kitchen. He was a CCD teacher, lector, and Eucharistic minister. He was a member of the North Warren Volunteer Fire Department, Warren County Historical Society, Warren County Art Museum, DANK (German American Society), and a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus. Carl was also an avid photographer and enjoyed researching family genealogy.
William E. “Bill” Miller, 97, of Cuba, NY
William E. Miller “beloved storyteller”
CUBA, NY—William E. “Bill” Miller, 97, of Cuba, NY passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, after a short illness, in the care of his loving daughter, Kay Reynolds.
Born on Thursday, December 30, 1926 in Olean, Bill was the eldest son of Edwin and Beatrice Jordan Miller. He graduated from Portville High School.
On December 20, 1947, he married Nancy Wagner, who passed away on January 6, 2008. He was a talented storyteller with a larger-than-life personality. He was first a self-employed farmer, starting while he was still in high school and never completely gave up this occupation. He was employed by the former Gramco Feed Company and the former Line Material in Olean. He later sold insurance for John Hancock Life Insurance Company. He lastly was employed as a successful outside sales representative for Kraft Foods until he retired after 25 years of service.
During World War II, Bill was to be called to duty, but during a visit from the military it was decided that his time would better serve his country on the farm. He proudly helped all his children raise and sell their own herd of cattle to fund their further educations. Bill also hatched, raised, transported, and sold thousands of chickens in a partnership with his brother, Richard. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed taking family fishing vacations in Canada. He owned and piloted his own airplanes. He very much enjoyed watching his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren compete in a variety of sports, and was a fan of the Buffalo Bills. He was a member of Portville Lodge #579 F. & A.M.
William J. “Willie” Boroch, age 68, of Wellsboro, PA
William J. “Willie” Boroch, age 68, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
He was born on July 28, 1955 in Wellsboro, PA a son of the late Joseph and Ann Marie (Banik) Boroch.
He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing and trapping. He was the former owner of Smokey’s and the Redwood Inn of Wellsboro, PA where he was known as a great cook and carpenter.
He is survived by a sister: Jackie (Arnie) Werts of Lancaster, PA.
He was predeceased by a sister: JoAnn Boroch and a brother: Michael Boroch.
Services will be private and are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.
Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial April & May Talks for Virtual Author Series
Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library invites book enthusiasts to embark on a literary journey with its Virtual Author Talk Series, starting February 2024. This monthly spectacle features bestselling, award-winning authors from around the world, covering a diverse range of genres. Program details can be viewed now at https://barbaramoscatobrownlibrary.org/author-talk/ and https://libraryc.org/barbaramoscatobrownlibrary.
Twenty RGS Volunteers Plant Aspen with Seneca Resources on Collins Pine Company Lands on Sunday, 4/7/24
Kane, Pa.: Twenty volunteers showed up on Sunday, 4/7/24, to help plant aspen seedlings on a former water impoundment site at a reclaimed well pad managed by Seneca Resources Corporation on lands owned by Collins Pine Company out of Kane. “We really thank the great turnout of folks wanting to help wildlife,’ said John Dzemyan, one of the habitat leaders for the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS).
Greg Oliver To Replace Mr. Kio as Port Allegany Elementary Principal on July 1st
CONGRATULATIONS MR. GREG OLIVER
At this evening’s board meeting, the Port Allegany Board of Directors approved the transfer of Mr. Greg Oliver from the assistant principal / student services coordinator to the elementary principal beginning July 1.
Mr. Oliver will be replacing Mr. Kio who is retiring.
2 Alarm Blaze Destroys 2 Story Garage Building in Blossburg, PA
Aftermath of flames that consumed this garage building in Blossburg Borough. Image provided to FNN by Lonny Frost © April 8, 2024. More photos at Photography Stuff
FNN Article & Images © Monday, April 8, 2024.
BLOSSBURG, PA – A quick-moving fire destroyed a two-story building with a garage on the top floor at 325 Granger Street in Blossburg, PA early Monday morning, April 8, 2024.
Flames from the garage could be seen from the Route 15 Highway.
Blossburg fire personnel were rapidly on the scene and confirmed that the garage was fully involved shortly after 3:35 AM. By 3:37 AM a second alarm was issued.
Fire crews from Blossburg, Lawrenceville, Liberty, Mansfield, and Wellsboro all responded to the scene.
Several nearby neighbors came out to see what was going on as fire units arrived on the scene.
Firefighters battled the blaze for nearly two hours as temperatures hung around 29.
Early reports indicated that everyone was out of the home which sat next to the burning garage. There were also no injuries reported to the family or fire personnel on scene.
The Fire Marshal out of Lycoming County was requested around 4:45 AM. He will be investigating the cause of the fire later today.
The fire was reported out around 5:31 AM, approximately two hours after crews arrived on scene.
The homeowner was listed in public records as Kimberly Schoonover.
Great job by all departments and EMS crews that assisted at the scene.
Ruffed Grouse Society to do Woodcock Singing Ground Surveys
Smethport, Pa.: The Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) has scheduled its singing ground surveys for woodcock for April 15. Members of the RGS Upland Bird Hunt (UBH) Chapter will be conducting the surveys, but other members of the public are invited to learn about the woodcock ‘sky dance’, one of nature’s truly unique courtship displays. Please register with John Dzemyan at jdzemyan@gmail.com if you plan to attend so information is available for everybody.
UBH Chapter members will meet between 6 and 6:30 pm at the Clermont Park in Clermont, McKean County. All members will be bringing a snack of some type to share – e.g., sausage, cheese, chips, dips. Once everybody has become familiar with other attendees, had a bite to eat, and have their woodcock survey information, the volunteers will head to their survey spots between 7-7:30 p.m. Most surveys will start after 8:00 p.m. and last 30-40 minutes as the sun sets.
The six survey routes out of Clermont were established by the US Geological Service decades ago, and have been monitored on an annual basis by volunteers within the RGS or the American Woodcock Society.
Come on out and learn what this fun volunteer activity is all about and how it benefits woodcock.