Mary Ann Collins, 80, of 170 Irishtown Road, Kersey, PA
Mary Ann Collins, 80, of 170 Irishtown Road, Kersey, PA passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Penn Highlands Clearfield, following a brief illness.
She was born July 18, 1943, in Joliet, IL, daughter of the late Camden J. and Mary E. (Vail) Kent, Sr. Mary Ann was a graduate of Edison High School in East Gary, IN, Class of 1961 and had been a resident of the area since 1964.
On June 27, 1964, in East Gary, IN, Mary Ann married Michael J. Collins, Sr., who preceded her in death on June 8, 2020. They were blessed to share 55 years of marriage.
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Washington Township, Jefferson County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 3/20/2024 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Washington Township, Jefferson 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. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-03-20 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Donald P. Smith, Sr., 90, known to most as “Don or Smitty”, of West Branch Township, Potter County, PA
Donald P. Smith, Sr., 90, known to most as “Don or Smitty”, of West Branch Township, Potter County, PA, “went to be with his beloved Ann to the happy hunting grounds” in heaven. He passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Monday, March 18, 2024, at UPMC Williamsport. Born February 1, 1934, in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Melvin and Amelia (Chrapek) Smith.
Don graduated from Williamsport High School in 1952. On October 28, 1956, he married the former Anna Platt, who preceded him in death in 2001. Don was a veteran having served as Sargent in the United States Army in Germany. He worked for the Pa Game Commission his entire life, beginning at the Loyalsock Game Farm, and all three turkey farms before moving to the Southwest Game Farm where he retired as Superintendent. He was a Deputy Game warden most of his life. He loved the outdoors, wildlife and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.
Don was a member of the Plunketts Creek Township Volunteer Fire Department, where he held several positions including chief. He was in the second EMT class in Pennsylvania and one of the first EMT’s in Lycoming County. He was the founder of the Plunketts Creek Township Fish Hatchery, that provided fish for local streams and kids fishing areas. He was a member of numerous clubs including Babylon Hunting Club, Upper Pine Creek Sportsmen Association, Highland Lake Manor 40-8, American Legion, and the V.F.W.
K9S SEARCH BRADFORD SCHOOLS IN ONGOING EFFORT TO KEEP SCHOOLS DRUG-FREE
(BRADFORD, McKean County, Pennsylvania: March 21, 2024) District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, at the request of school administration, McKean County Drug Task Force Officers and K9s Rigby, Duke and LG searched Fretz Middle School and Bradford High School.
School personnel and School Resource Officer assisted Officers to facilitate the search. No controlled substances were found. The searches were part of the ongoing efforts by the school district and area law enforcement to keep area schools drug-free.
Pictured are K9s LG with handler Bob Rinfrette, Duke with handler Sgt. Seth Shephard, and Rigby with handler Officer Dakota Eaton. Created Mar 21st, 2024 @ 1:35 PM
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Phillip A. “Bubby” Wingard, 91, of 353 Benzinger Road, St. Marys, PA
Phillip A. “Bubby” Wingard, 91, of 353 Benzinger Road, St. Marys, PA passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, following a lengthy illness of pulmonary fibrosis.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 10:00 AM at St. Marys Church, 315 Church Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Fr. Thomas More Sikora, OSB, as celebrant.
Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Sunday, March 24, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM .
Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements.
SUPERIOR COURT SIDES WITH DISTRICT ATTORNEY – HOMICIDE DEFENDANT’S CELL PHONE WAS LAWFULLY SEIZED
(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: March 20, 2024): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that the Superior Court has reversed a McKean County Judge who had previously granted a defense motion to suppress the seizure of a homicide defendant’s cell phone.
On May 29, 2022, City of Bradford Police responded to a shooting death on Congress Street in front of the residence of Frederick Camejo. They notified DA Vettenburg-Shaffer who responded to the scene as did Chief County Detective Ryan Yingling. During the investigation, Officers were advised that the events leading up to the death had been captured on the home’s surveillance system. Bradford City Officers drafted a search warrant to seize the surveillance system and cell phones. Camejo was charged with Homicide. His defense filed a motion to suppress, asserting that the warrant did not contain probable cause to seize Camejo’s call phone – that is, that the warrant failed to contain facts to suggest that evidence of a crime would be found on the phone.
At the suppression hearing, Chief County Detective Ryan Yingling testified that he responds to scenes as an arm of the District Attorney’s Office – both to run, in essence, a parallel investigation for the DA but also to assist the responding officers, in this case City of Bradford Police. He went with City Officers in executing their warrant but his focus was on the surveillance system.
Ralph Skaggs, 85, of 10 Skaggs Drive, Bradford, PA
Ralph Skaggs, 85, of 10 Skaggs Drive, Bradford, PA passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at his residence.
Born February 25, 1939, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Thomas and Hilda (Bedell) Skaggs Sr.
He was a graduate of Bradford High School.
On December 31, 1968, in Killbuck, N.Y., he married Bonita “Bonnie” (Learn) Skaggs, who preceded him in death on September 13, 2001.
Ralph worked most of his life as a self-employed building contractor. Prior to retiring in 2000, he was employed as a facilities maintenance supervisor at Pure Sil Inc. He served as Foster Township’s code enforcement and zoning officer from 1986 until 2009.
He was a former member of Fraternal Order of Eagles #2432, Bradford American Legion Post 108, Moose Lodge #124, and the Marche Club.
Evelyn A. Cole, 83, of Bradford, PA
Evelyn A. Cole, 83, of Bradford, PA passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born June 8, 1940, in Bradford, she was raised by her Aunt Edna and Uncle Carl Barton.
She was a 1959 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
Evelyn worked for many years at KOA Speer Electronics and went on to be the manager of Bell Warren Federal Credit Union, retiring in 2004.
Evelyn was a great example of love, patience, forgiveness, selflessness, and sacrifice. She loved her time living in Mt. Jewett where she made many great friends. She was involved in the Methodist Church there and then when she later moved to Bradford, she became a member of the First Baptist Church. One of her greatest passions in life was being involved in the Cootiette Club. Cooties are dedicated members who perform duties involving aid to hospitalized veterans and those who are sick or injured at VA medical centers.
Evelyn spent her final years at the Bradford Ecumenical Home, where she was loved and adored by the staff.
Susan M. Wood, 72, of Bradford, PA
Susan M. Wood, 72, of Bradford, PA passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Friends are invited to a Celebration of Susan’s Life on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 1:00 to 6:00 pm, in the Grace Lutheran Church.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenebeckcahill.com
