Christena L. Pistner, 77, of Morianna Avenue, Bradford, PA
Christena L. Pistner, 77, of Morianna Avenue, Bradford, PA passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Olean General Hospital.
Born on November 22, 1946, in Buffalo, NY, she was a daughter of the late Lowell and Rowena Barber.
She was a 1964 graduate of Olean High School.
On February 14, 1973, in Bradford, she married Rupert C. Pistner, who survives.
Chris was very involved in Boy Scouts for many years. She was a Boy Scouts Leader, Den Mother, Pack Leader, Council Activities Chairman, Summer Camp staffer, and more. She not only helped her two sons both earn their Eagle Scout Award, but several other local boys as well. She was awarded the Silver Beaver in 1995. She volunteered at the Elk Lick Scout Reserve and worked at Calumet International Camporee from the early 1990s until the camp’s closing 2022. She loved woodcarving and fishing.
House Fire on Keating Avenue in Port Allegany
At 7:05 PM on Sunday, Port Allegany Fire Dept. has been dispatched to a residential house fire at 203 Keating Avenue. Coudersport dispatched for tower & RIT. Roulette for standby at Port Allegany. Emporium ladder truck requested. Roulette diverted to scene. Roulette Ambulance to scene.
7:55 PM–FIRE OUT.
Troy T. Coppella, 56, of West Washington Street, Bradford, PA
Troy T. Coppella, 56, of West Washington Street, Bradford, PA passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at UPMC Shadyside, with his family by his side.
Born May 9, 1967, in Saint Marys, he was a son of the late Thomas L. Coppella and the late Margaret Ann Pistner.
He was a 1985 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
On October 3, 1992, he married Christa M. (Lucco) Coppella who survives.
Troy began working after graduating from high school for his father at Coppella and Associates. He continued to operate the business after his father retired, and was currently working right up until his death. In 1998 he joined the Bradford City Water Authority starting as the staff accountant and later became the billing manager/controller.
Maria E. Wolcott, 77, of Derrick City, PA
Maria E. Wolcott, 77, of Derrick City, PA passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the Erie County Medical Center, in Buffalo, NY.
Born on March 12, 1947, in Santiago de Chuco, Peru, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Angela Aguilar Escobedo.
Maeia graduated high school in Peru and later graduated in 1970 from Inca Gacilaso De La Vega University in Lima, Peru, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Family Education and Childcare. She worked for an organization helping orphans and children in Hauraz, Peru after a major earthquake there where she met Chris Wolcott, her future husband, who was working there in the Peace Corps. They married on July 20, 1972, in Lima, Peru.
After coming to the United States in 1973, Maria worked at the Children’s Home in housekeeping and then as a childcare worker. She later taught Spanish at Bradford Central Christian High School for many years until its closing and part-time at the University Pittsburgh at Bradford. She also taught Spanish at The Learning Center and worked at the YMCA Day Care Center until illness forced her to retire.
Mary Eileen Dubler Culp, 87, Warren, PA
MARY EILEEN CULP
Mary Eileen Dubler Culp was born in Ridgway, PA on March 19, 1937. She went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 20, 2024.
Mary Eileen graduated from Johnsonburg High School, Johnsonburg, PA in 1955. Mary Eileen graduated from St. Margaret’s School of Nursing in Albany, New York as a Child Nurse. Mary Eileen worked as a Child Nurse at St. Margaret’s after graduation. She also worked for the Ridgway Hospital in Ridgway, PA in the operating room, at the Philipsburg Hospital in Philipsburg, PA, and at Warren County Christian School in Youngsville, PA.
She was married to Ralph Culp on Sept. 19, 1964. After getting married and moving to Maryland, she was employed in the Gandy Goose Day Care Nursery until her son Todd was born in 1968. That is where she met Faye Wolfgang, her longtime friend and godmother to her son Todd. Faye’s husband John Wolfgang was Todd’s godfather.
Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Hector Township, Potter County
| PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Hector Twp Township |
| Description: Gas permit issued on 3/26/2024 to GREYLOCK PROD LLC for site Ron 1 UH in Hector Twp township, Potter county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-03-26 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, permit, drilling, Gas |
Water Rescue in Genesee River
At 1:30 PM on Sunday, Belmont, Amity Rescue & Wellsville Rescue are responding to the Genesee River off County Road 31 A & Back River Road in Amity near the Conservation Club.
Report man in water. Possible civilian rescue on scene.
Man is out of hole in river. Now out of the water. Denying medical attention. Medical recalled.
Possible Structure Fire in Galeton
At 10:45 AM on Sunday, Galeton, Germania & Westfield Fire Depts. were dispatched to 45 Germania Street, Apt. #4 in Galeton for a possible structure fire.
Westfield and Germania to hold in quarters by Galeton Command.
12:05 PM–All units RECALLED. Fire is out. Reported to be a boiler fire. Gas is shut off. UGI notified.
William W. Jones, 76, of Alpharetta, GA; Former Bolivar/Wellsville, NY Resident
William Jones, 76, of Alpharetta, Ga., passed away on March 24, 2024.
Throughout his life, Wily pursued knowledge, gave generously, loved his family and was enormously proud of his children and grandchildren.
Wily, also known as Bill or Wayne, grew up in Bolivar, NY, and attended Bolivar Central School, where he was active in many clubs, sports and theater. He graduated from Alfred University and in 1969 was commissioned by General William Westmoreland as an infantry 2LT in the United States Army Reserve. Granted an educational delay to take advantage of a scholarship, he earned an MBA from Syracuse University in the spring of 1971. He served 10 years in the Army Reserve and rose to the rank of Captain. Wily married Deborah Joyce of Long Island in East Islip, NY, in 1972.
Shortly after finishing graduate school at Syracuse, Wily started working with his parents in the family business, an advertising shopper called the Moneysaver that his father started in 1953. Wily helped expand its circulation area and profitability and bought the Moneysaver in 1981. Wily always credited the success of the business to the talented and dedicated team that worked there. Together, they won over 50 state, regional and national awards for graphic design and twice won first place General Excellence from Free Community Papers of New York (FCPNY) and Mid-Atlantic Community Papers Association. They won first place Community Service in the nation from Association of Free Community Papers. Wily served on the board of directors of FCPNY for 25 years, serving two terms as president, was named Publisher of the Year in 2009, and served on the PaperChain national board. Wily sold the business and retired in 2011 and moved with his wife to the Atlanta area in 2013. Upon moving to Georgia, he and Deborah enjoyed a newcomers group and made wonderful friends through participation in a wine-and-dine group. Wily also was an active member of the Lions Club both in Wellsville, NY, and Roswell, Ga.
Wily spent most of his life in Wellsville, NY, where he made lifelong friends and was active in the community. He and his wife raised two children, Jennifer and Jeffrey. He was raised in the Methodist faith but converted to Catholicism in part because of his relationship with Monsignor McCarthy. Wily was an avid reader, always pursuing knowledge, particularly about politics and national news. His political views were informed by what he saw during the Vietnam War era, and he had a great love for his country and a great passion about the importance of providing opportunities to those less fortunate than he was. He was a loyal Buffalo Bills fan, taking his family to two home games per year during the late 1980s and early 1990s, and he enjoyed watching college basketball, particularly nearby St. Bonaventure, his alma mater Syracuse, and West Virginia because of family affiliation. He loved photography and always sought out the newest gadgets, enjoyed visiting museums, exploring new places, and attending theater and symphony productions, and he hosted memorable family vacations in Kiawah Island, St. Simons Island, Amelia Island and Asheville.
Wily is predeceased by his parents, William and Marian Jones. Wily is survived by his wife of 51 years, Deborah, children Jennifer Boyd and Jeffrey Jones, son-in-law Joel Boyd, daughter-in-law Heather Jones, brother James Jones, grandchildren Emily Boyd, Matthew Boyd, Hudson Jones and Parker Jones, many nieces and nephews including Doug Jones, and lifelong friend John Bevilacqua.
A memorial service will take place at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, if you would like to make a donation in his name, please consider the Salvation Army, PDA North America and Celiac Disease Foundation.
Go Bills!
Working Structure Fire At Kane Hardwoods
Kane, PA–At 5:09 AM on Sunday, Kane Fire Dept. has been dispatched to a working structure fire at Kane Hardwoods at 95 Hardwood Drive. A second alarm requesting Mt. Jewett, Hamlin, Ludlow, Wilcox, Johnsonburg & Ridgway to scene. The building is evacuated.
Chief reports entire conveyor belt is on fire with extension into the silo near the rear of the complex.
Fire Units were leaving the scene around 9:15 AM. Their fast response & efficient work obviously saved this business from a potentially catastrophic fire.
