Helen J. McCanna, 88, of Coudersport, PA
Helen J. McCanna, 88, of Coudersport, PA passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, at UPMC Cole.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Judith Ann “Judy” BRAYMILLER, nee Evans, 84, of Riverside Drive, Wellsville, NY
Judith Ann “Judy” BRAYMILLER, nee Evans, 84, of Riverside Drive, Wellsville, NY, died in her sleep at home on January 10, 2024.
Born September 24, 1939, in Salamanca, she was the daughter of Arnold R. and Helen L. Holmes Evans. A 1957 graduate of Salamanca High School, she began attending Deaconess Nursing School in Buffalo in the fall, but soon left due to homesickness.
On April 30, 1960, in Salamanca, she married Wayne G. Braymiller and began their family life. In 1963, the couple settled in Wellsville and bought the family home about two years later.
Judy’s love for caregiving was seen in her choice of employment throughout the years. She worked as a nurse’s aide in several nursing homes in the Wellsville area, and as a receptionist for Doctor Hong for several years. She was finally able to finish her nursing degree at Alfred State College in 1984.
Kay L. McNett, 75, of Chambersburg, PA
Kay L. McNett, 75, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away at home on Thursday, January 11, 2024. She was born on January 6, 1949, in Shinglehouse, PA to Perry “Buster” and Ellen (Reed) McNett.
She worked in Quality Control for Corning Glass/Osram for over 37 years. She was a Deacon and Treasurer for the Presbyterian Church of Upper West Conococheague, a member of Presbyterian Women Organization and volunteered at Bountiful Blessings Inc. in Mercersburg, PA. Kay enjoyed playing bingo and truly loved her family.
Gas Drilling Started Near Middlebury
| SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Middlebury Twp Township |
| Description: SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC reports drilling started on 1/15/2024 at site Taft 109HU 53814 in Middlebury Twp township, Tioga county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-01-15 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
Robin M. Sammis, 58, of Jefferson Street, Salamanca, NY
Robin M. Sammis of Jefferson Street, Salamanca, NY passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Olean General Hospital following a brief illness.
Robin was born on December 24, 1964, in Cuba, and was the daughter of Robert and Gale Abbey Givan. She was formerly married to Ronald P. Sammis.
Robin lived in Long Island for a period of time where she worked as a house cleaner until she returned to Western NY in 2010. She enjoyed Classic Rock & Roll, loved nature, camping, all animals and pets.
Causer Honors Area Eagle Scouts
Congratulations to Brady Danielson and Jacob Troutman of Boy Scout Troop 410 in Mount Jewett for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) was honored to attend their court of honor and present them with congratulatory citations from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Pictured from left: McKean County Commissioner Tom Kreiner, Brady Danielson, Jacob Troutman, Causer and Scoutmaster Thomas Geer.
Philip M. Kio, 99, of Kio Rd., Port Allegany, PA
Philip M. Kio, 99, of Kio Rd., Port Allegany, PA passed away Friday (Jan. 12, 2024) at his home.
Born July 22, 1924, in Coudersport, he was a son of Byron J. and Etha V. Hayes Kio. On Dec. 4, 1971, he married Leah Rae Whitney, who survives. They were married 52 years.
Philip was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, class of 1942.
He was longtime farmer and was employed with North Penn Gas Co. for many years before his retirement.
Philip was a veteran of WWII, having served in the US Navy.
He was a member of the American Legion, Post 192, Coudersport, and Moose Lodge #460, Port Allegany.
Restrooms at I-80 Rest Areas in Columbia County Closed Due to Power Outage
Montoursville, PA – Motorists in north central Pennsylvania are advised the restrooms at the Interstate 80 westbound and eastbound rest areas in Columbia County are temporarily closed due to a power outage in the area.
The restrooms will reopen once power is restored. Parking is still open to motorists.
Theodore S. “Ted” Seamans, 85, of Williamsville, formerly of Wellsville
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY—Theodore S. “Ted” Seamans, 85, of Williamsville, formerly of Wellsville, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, in Hospice Buffalo, after a short illness.
Arrangements, entrusted to the care and direction of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library Launches Exciting Virtual Author Series
Friday, January 12, 2024
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.