ELDRED – Judith A. Raught, 83, formerly of Looker Mountain Trail, passed away Wednesday (Feb. 7, 2024) at Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born July 28, 1940, in Olean N.Y., she was the daughter of Chester and Thelma Reigel Rice. On Dec. 3, 1966, in Coryville, she married Thomas R. Raught, who preceded her in death April 20, 2022.
Judith was a 1959 graduate of Smethport High School, and when younger worked at Zippo, and then part time at Dexter-Hysol.
She enjoyed James Bond movies, crosswords, puzzles, needlework and arts and crafts. Judith was very artistic, which led her to serve as president of the Residents Society. She also previously enjoyed traveling, and sightseeing with her husband, Thomas Raught. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with, and was very proud of, her grandchildren.
ELDRED — Michael O. “Ort” Maynard, 69, of Route 446 passed away Sunday (Feb. 4, 2024) at St. Vincent Hospital, Erie, following a brief illness.
Born Aug. 23, 1954, in Olean, N.Y., he was the son of the late Orton and Peggy Manning Maynard.
Ort was a lifelong resident of Eldred, and had worked at the former Ball Foster Glass Plant, the Gold Eagle Hotel and VFW Post 2092 of Eldred. He was a social member of VFW Post 2092 of Eldred and American Legion Post 887 of Eldred, and was a prior officer for Sons of the American Legion.
He annually attended the Erie County Fair in Hamburg, N.Y., was an avid video game player and also enjoyed going fishing.
Pauline M. White, 91, of Wellsboro, PA passed away at her home on Thursday, February 8, 2024. She was born on December 6, 1932, in Oregon Hill, the daughter of the late Charles F. and Bertha M. (Gilbert) Kalmbach. She was the wife of the late Richard L. White.
Joan Lucille (Dagustine) Martin, 90, of 111 West Main Street, Ridgway, PA passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.
She was born on June 24, 1933, in Johnsonburg, a daughter of the late Frank and Joan Feronti Dagustine.
On October 25, 1952, at Holy Rosary Church, she married the late Daniel G. Martin. Together they shared more than 65 years of marriage.
Joan was a graduate of Johnsonburg Area High School class of 1951. She was a member of St. Leo Magnus Church and Catholic Daughters of America. She was also a member of the Ridgway Woman’s club for many years. Joan was secretary at Elk County Veterans’ Affairs office, retiring in 1999. She was a Jury Commissioner for 4 years (2000-2004).
Joan served as a waitress for many years at various clubs and restaurants, including the Ridgway Country Club, Elk’s Club, and the Mediterranean. She thoroughly loved waitressing and serving people throughout Ridgway. Joan was a self-taught cake decorator and well known throughout the community for her many cakes, cookies, pies, and baked goods.
Robert W. WAGNER, 49, of Friendship, NY, died Tuesday, February 6, 2024 in his home.
Born April 11, 1974, in North Tonawanda, he was the son of Floyd and Sharon Kowalski Wagner. On June 11, 2016, in Richburg, he married the former Ruth E. Norton, who survives.
A graduate of Friendship Central School, he earned his welding certificate at BOCES. Bob was employed by API from 1993 – 2007 and Siemens from 2007 – 2023, working as a welder in Wellsville, Olean, and Painted Post.
Bob enjoyed hunting and dirt track racing with his son, Justin. Bob loved working on his racing team as crew chief and mechanic. He could weld and build anything. Bob and Ruth spent a lot of time together farming, gardening, and spending time with the grandchildren.
At 1:18 PM on Thursday, Shinglehouse Police have discontinued a short chase with speeds up to 110 MPH on Route 44 South for a known individual who fled police. The vehicle, a silver Toyota, was reported to have taken Eleven Mile Road in a northerly direction. Area police agencies from PA & NY have joined the search for the vehicle which has been reported to now be in New York state.
The Saint Marys City Police Department would like to inform our citizens of an ongoing, and increasingly problematic scam occurring throughout our community. There has been a noted increase of scams occurring when victims are contacted by people representing themselves as members of a Fraud Detection Division of whatever bank the victim uses. The scammers are even capable of making the phone number look like an actual call from the phone number located on the back their debit card.
The scammers will report there has been fraudulent activity observed on the victim’s bank account, and convince the victim to access their bank account through their phone or computer. The scammers will ask victims for passwords and logins to bank accounts, or in several instances have the victim download an app on their phone, which in turns allows the scammer to view the victim’s phone. As the victim logs into their bank accounts, the scammer can view passwords and logins.
Unfortunately, these scams are becoming increasingly complex, and can be very convincing. If money is stolen the complexity of wire transfers, 3rd party apps, and internet services makes it all but impossible to recover the stolen money.
If you receive such a call, or text message, we are encouraging citizens to ask for a call back number, hang up, and call your local bank to validate the call.
On February 7th, 2024 at approximately 6:00 PM, Cuba Police arrested Jeremy R. Ostrander (36) of Allegany, NY.
Ostrander was arrested on warrants for charges of failing to yield right of way of an emergency vehicle (2 counts, Violations), failing to maintain lane (2 counts, Violations), speed in zone (3 counts, Violations), speeding in a school zone (Violation), reckless driving (Misdemeanor), criminal trespass 2nd (Misdemeanor), fleeing a police officer (Misdemeanor), obstruction of governmental administration 2nd (Misdemeanor), resisting arrest (Misdemeanor), aggravated unlicensed operation 1st (Felony) and reckless endangerment 1st (Felony).
Ostrander was processed and placed in front of a Cuba Town Judge and sent to the Allegany County Jail on no bail. Ostrander is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Friendship, NY— Charles W. Geisel, 62, of 3282 County Road 8, passed away unexpectedly, at home, on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
Born April 22, 1960 in Rochester, NY. He was the son of Henry and Mary Dubey Geisel.
Charles was a graduate of the Richburg Central School Class of 1978.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving from 1981-1983.
He was employed at the former Cooper Industries in Olean as a Kiln Operator for twenty-two years, prior to his retirement. He later bartended at the Chef Grill, Bolivar and was employed as a custodian for Scio Central School for two years.
Charles enjoyed spending time with his family and cruising in his Corvette. The highlight of the year was his annual family reunion. He took great pride in his grandchildren’s accomplishments and attending their sporting events.
For more information, contact the Potter County Artisan Co-op @ (814) 274-8165.
On Friday, February 9 from 5-8pm, the Potter County Artisan Co-op will be hosting a Valentine’s Day Open House. Live music, food and drinks will be offered, as well as locally made gifts for purchase. Live music will be played by Dana Daisley. Registration is not required.
AUSTIN, PA—Michael M. “Mike” Lovell, 78, of Austin, PA passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, in UPMC Cole, after a long illness.
Born on Sunday, September 30, 1945 in Stonemarket, England, he was a son of Carl and Sheila Peck Lovell. On July 4, 1987 in Austin he married Diane E. Dow Lovell, who passed away on October 20, 2020.
Mike was a US Navy veteran. He was employed at various places throughout the years.
Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his motorcycle.
Perry walks on a treadmill as part of his UPMC cardiac rehabilitation regimen close to home.
“How many people say that the best hospital stay they had was for an open-heart surgery?”
That’s what Perry Hanchett of Port Allegany had to share after his recent experience with UPMC.
For about four days in a row in October of 2023, Perry experienced a lot of pain in his right shoulder that affected him so much that he couldn’t sleep. His wife took him to the emergency department at UPMC Cole where it was discovered that he was suffering from a heart attack.
This was a surprise to Perry as he didn’t feel any other symptoms – he was smiling and was walking up and down the halls to stay occupied prior to treatment.
Once Perry’s heart attack was stabilized, he was transferred to UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Williamsport for additional care. While at UPMC Williamsport, Perry endured another massive heart attack, but again did not feel the typical symptoms.
For a good part of his life, Perry was afraid of something like this happening and the possibility of having heart surgery. His brother, someone he really looked up to, had gone through something similar many years ago and left a lasting impression that if it were to happen to him, he’d go through the same kind of pain that would change him forever.
This was not Perry’s case, and he credits a lot of his experience to not only the Heart and Vascular team, but to everyone he encountered during his hospital stay.
“Every time you needed something, there was somebody there for you. Even the people that came in to clean the rooms asked if they could get me anything,” he said. “They were always concerned for my well-being.”
Perry was able to leave UPMC Williamsport just four days after undergoing a double bypass open-heart surgery. Staying as active as possible throughout his stay and the support of his care team and loved ones helped to make this possible. Perry continues his care by attending cardiac rehabilitation with UPMC closer to home.
CAPTION: Perry walks on a treadmill as part of his UPMC cardiac rehabilitation regimen close to home.
Wellsville Police arrested Sarah L. Saintilus, age 22, of Wellsville, charging her with Criminal Mischief 4th (Class A Misdemeanor). The charge stems from an incident that took place on Trapping Brook Road on January 26th. Saintilus was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson. Saintilus was released. Saintilus is due back in Wellsville Village Court on April 2nd at 4:30 pm.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Wellsville Police arrested Lee D. Main, age 33, of Bolivar, charging him with Aggravated DWI with a child in the Vehicle (Class E Felony), Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Vehicle 3rd (Unclassified Misdemeanor) and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th (Class A Misdemeanor). The charges stem from a traffic stop on the Bolivar Road. Main was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson. Main was released under pre-trial supervision by the Allegany County Probation Department. Main is due back in Wellsville Village Court on March 19th at 4:30 pm. Additional charges are pending.
The Potter County Education Council, Tri-Co Connections, the Potter County Human Services Area Agency on Aging, and our local school districts are continuing to team up to implement a county-wide program called Seniors 2 Seniors. This program teaches basic computer skills, digital literacy, and cybersecurity to senior citizens so that they have the skills and knowledge to utilize the many benefits of high-speed Internet. As a part of this program, local high school students volunteer to provide on-site support to each of the adults who participate in the course.
COUDERSPORT, PA—H. Richard “Dick” Curfman, 94, a longtime resident of Coudersport, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born on Tuesday, October 22, 1929 in McConnellstown, Huntingdon County, PA, he was a son of Homer O. and Helen E. Lang Curfman. On September 1, 1962 he was united in marriage to Betty A. Homolash, who survives.
He lived his earlier years in the Huntingdon, PA area and had resided in Coudersport since 1960.
Dick attended Walker Township Elementary School in McConnellstown and was a 1947 graduate of Huntingdon High School.
Dick was a US Army veteran having served from 1950 to 1952 in Korea. His military service (1948 – 1957) included him being a member of the PA National Guard Unit based in Huntingdon, both prior to and following his service in Korea.
In the 1940’s he worked on farms in the Woodcock Valley area, was employed by Weis Market and also by Laney’s Feed Mill, both in Huntingdon. During the 1950’s he was employed by Owens Corning Fiberglass Corporation in Huntingdon and also owned and operated a trucking (coal) business and lawn mower repair shop from his home in McConnellstown.
Finishing first in his class, Dick was a 1960 graduate of Ross Leffler School of Conservation in Brockway. Following graduation, he was employed by the PA Game Commission as District Game Protector stationed in Coudersport. He also served as a US Deputy Game Warden until his Pennsylvania Game Commission retirement. During the time (1960-1992) he intermittently served as North Central Region Land Management Supervisor, Potter-Tioga Unit Supervisor as well as with the PGC Special Investigation Unit during the 1960’s and 1970’s. Following PGC retirement, Dick was employed by Johnson Excavating in Roulette for several summers.
Harry C. Sickler II “beloved husband, son, and brother”
COUDERSPORT, PA—Harry C. Sickler II, 63, a longtime resident of Coudersport, passed away in his home on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on Saturday, July 16, 1960 in Berwick, PA, he was a son of Harry C. and Shirley Kramer Sickler. On August 20, 1994 in Coudersport, he married Tamra M. “Tammy” Lewis, who survives.
Harry was a graduate of Coudersport Area High School, Class of 1978 and was a graduate of Williamsport Area College becoming a radiologic technologist.
Harry was employed by the former Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, now UPMC Cole, as a sonographer and radiologic technologist until his retirement. After his retirement from the hospital, Harry volunteered at the Potter County Food Bank as manager.
Harry was a member of the Christian Missionary Alliance in Harrison Valley. He enjoyed taking his dogs for walks.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2/05/2024 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in McCalmont Township, Jefferson county. 78.53 – EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL – Operator failed to design, implement and maintain best management practices and an erosion and sediment control plan in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102, during and after earthmoving or soil disturbing activities, including the activities related to siting, drilling, completing, producing, servicing and plugging, constructing, utilizing and restoring the site and access road.
Woodhicks loved themselves some flannel so shake off those winter blues with black and red plaid and come celebrate National Flannel Day with us. This program offers indoor fun for the whole family with stories, foam axe throwing, woodhick games, and a lumberjack craft. Lite refreshment and beverages will be available for purchase during program.
