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Rt. 660 CRASH CLAIMS LIFE OF LAWRENCEVILLE WOMAN
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FATAL CRASH CLAIMS LIFE OF LAWRENCEVILLE WOMAN
FNN Article © Friday, April 14, 2023.
MANSFIELD, PA – A fatal crash caused the closure of Route 660 for a few hours early Thursday morning, April 13, 2023, in Richmond Township.
Mansfield Hose Company and Mansfield Ambulance responded to a reported rollover accident with entrapment in front of 616 Route 660 (by the Burguson residence) around 9:23 AM.
Fire personnel arrived on scene quickly and confirmed that the vehicle was off the roadway and the driver was trapped inside the vehicle. A request for a medical helicopter was made prior to crews arriving on scene.
A landing zone was being prepared in a nearby field as EMS crew evaluated the driver and provided care, as firefighters worked to free the woman from the minivan. Guthrie Air helicopter accepted the request and was soon airborne to the scene.
The driver was freed from the vehicle by firefighters and EMS crews continued treating the injured female.
Shortly after 10:00 AM Guthrie Air medical helicopter was recalled as the driver passed away due to the injuries she suffered in the accident.
PennDot crew made it to the scene around 10:48 AM and assisted with keeping the roadway closed as Pennsylvania State Police and the coroner did their jobs
Mansfield crews were cleared from the scene around 11:00 AM and returned back to their station with a heavy heart. The scene was taken over by PennDot.
FNN received word from the family that the victim was in her early 70’s and lived in Lawrenceville, PA.
Think About It
In God We Trust
By
Pastor B.J. Knefley
In God We Trust, or do we? I recently saw that saying on a license plate and it made me wonder. We’ve all seen it on our currency and even on walls as decorations. It’s easy to say but another to do and practice. Why is that?
I suppose that it’s a saying that has different meanings to each. For some, it’s just a cliché with no actually meaning. For another it’s a bedrock of their faith.
The first question that comes up is “Who is God?”. That answer is as different as life itself. You find that we all define God in different ways. To one He is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, while to another he’s the man upstairs. For some He is the creator and sustainer of all things, for others he’s just there and he’s the same God of every religion and belief.
The second question is, “What’s Trust?”. Seems like a simple word but it’s not. Trust is as varied as the belief in God. And then it’s about percentage. Do we trust 100%, 50%, 25% or 5%, or does it depend upon the circumstances. We trust when things are going well, but what happens when they’re not? It’s easy to trust in the good times, but what about the bad?
Sometimes trust is a matter of what we’ve been taught to do. Trust God to lead and direct. Trust that His plan is good. Trust God with your life. All great to say, but not so easy to practice. We say that we trust God, but our actions often paint a different picture. More often we do what we want to do and then ask God to endorse it. After all, if it’s got His stamp of approval then it must be the right thing to do, and I can trust it. Or can I?
In the end we really need to be checking the congruency between what we say and what we actually believe. We might just find that they’re not the same. Think about it.
Bradford Firefighters dispatched for house fire
On April 14 at 12:37 am. Bradford Township Firefighters were dispatched to 578 West Washington St. for a house fire. Derrick City dispatched and Lewis Run on standby. Bradford ambulance dispatched for a fire victim. 2nd story of the house has been consumed.
Former Bradford dentist, Dr. Peter Whelan, died as a result of the fire at his West Washington Street residence.
Joseph Vincent Letko, 74 Of Russell, PA.
Joseph Vincent Letko passed away on April 12, 2023. Joe was born on October 28, 1948, in Minersville, PA, the son of the late Joseph and Josephine Letko, he was the oldest of four siblings.
Joe leaves behind the love of his life, Virginia Letko, and his two children, Joseph Letko (his wife, Beth) and Amy Letko (partner, Jason Peduzzi) and 6 grandchildren which were the twinkle in his eye; Joe, Josh, Ryan, and Mack Letko and Storm and Paris Sivak. Joe also leaves behind his sister, Mary Ellen DiRenzo of Pottsville, PA along with numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Letko and sister, Linda Duffy.
Joe loved being a pappy and enjoyed all stages of his grandchildren’s lives. He relished in the opportunity to watch his grandchildren explore and develop their own interests and always loved a good game of war in the back yard. Summers were always a time of exploration and discovery with pappy. The gang would play for hours and then meet by the fire to discuss the winning techniques. Eventually, through the cycle of life, he was more of a spectator and listener.
Joe was a beloved teacher and wrestling coach at Eisenhower High School for more than 30 years. He was truly passionate about teaching and coaching each one of his students, motivating and sculpting each student athlete to be the best they could be. He remembers each of his students he had during his teaching and coaching career and loved to run into them and talk about past memories. He had an unorthodox way of teaching and coaching that was ahead of his time that students will always remember. His loud, booming voice will be heard in the gym and in the hallways of the school for many years.
Joe had a passion for literature. He read, recited, and memorized literary greats such as Wordsworth, Keats and Dickens. Daily quotations were an inspiration in the wrestling room and also family time around the dinner table. He always said, ‘To be happy is to be forever young!”
Joe was never one who liked to sit idle, so after retiring from EHS he started Letko’s Dam Water aulingHauling. …Hauling. Starting with a lime green 1976 firetruck, he was determined to enjoy his retirement, ultimately growing his hobby into a successful business that many people will remember for years to come. Joe loved to catch up with his regular customers and children often loved to come and watch him unload water with his trucks and hoses.
Joe will always be remembered for his positive attitude, his zest for life, outgoing personality, and favorite phrase (C’est La Vie), Such Is Life. Joe’s positive, go get ‘em attitude was infectious and inspiring to anyone who met him. He had the ability to make anyone feel welcome and comfortable. If you knew Joe Letko, you realized he was not a man that needed titles or past accomplishments to be remembered, Joe was simply your friend.
Friends may call on Tuesday May 16, 2023, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, in The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St. Warren, PA. Memorial services will follow in the funeral home at 3:00 pm. A celebration of Joe’s life will Immediately follow at the Letko residence on Rhine Run Road in Russell, PA. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the Warren Cancer Center c/o Warren General Hospital or Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Ave. Warren, PA. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.
Josephine E. Pavlock, 81, of 2850 Campbelltown Rd., Hutchins, and formerly of Ft. Myers, FL and Pittsburgh
Josephine E. Pavlock, 81, of 2850 Campbelltown Rd., Hutchins, and formerly of Ft. Myers, FL and Pittsburgh, died unexpectedly on Monday afternoon, April 10, 2023 at her residence.
She was born on June 10, 1941 in Johnsonburg, a daughter to the late Max and Amelia Bodistow Pavlock. A 1959 graduate of Johnsonburg High School, Josephine enlisted in the US Army and was educated as an X-Ray Technician. While in the Army, she reached the rank of Sergeant and was on staff at the Military Hospital at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY. Upon completion of her military service, she worked at the VA Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, for Dr. Ronald Gilcher, private practice in Pittsburgh, and at Ft. Myers General Hospital, Ft. Myers, FL.
Josephine had been a member of Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg and the Mt. Jewett American Legion. She was an avid outdoorswoman and loved to hunt and lived life on her terms. While living in Pittsburgh and planning for her retirement, she built a three masted schooner which she named the Shangri La. After her first retirement in Pittsburgh, she sailed that schooner to Florida. She was also a certified scuba instructor.
Josephine is survived by her brother and sisters Patricia Janoski of Kane, Mary Ann Pennington of Johnsonburg, Arthur “Art” Pavlock and his wife Mary Kay of Johnsonburg, and Connie Steudler of Johnsonburg.
In addition to her parents, Josephine is predeceased by a brother Stanley “Stash” Pavlock and a nephew John Pennington.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Josephine E. Pavlock will be conducted at Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg on Friday April 21, 2023 at 10:30 AM with Fr. David Wilson, Pastor as celebrant. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery.
Friends will be received at the Anthony F Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services Chapel, 401 Chestnut Street Johnsonburg, PA on Friday morning from 9 to 10:15 AM.
Military Honors will be accorded by the Johnsonburg-Ridgway Military Detail. Detail members are asked to assemble at the funeral home on Friday morning at 9:45 AM.
If desired, memorial contributions in her honor can be made to the Johnsonburg Community Center 600 Market Street, Johnsonburg, PA 15845 or to the Johnsonburg Public Library 520 Market Street #1, Johnsonburg, PA 15845