Wellsville Police Blotter
Wellsville N.Y. Police Department
Wellsville Police arrested Daniel E. Fronczak, age 47, of Wellsville, charging him with Public Lewdness (Class B Misdemeanor).
The charge stems from an incident that took place on South Main Street. Fronczak was also charged with a Probation Violation Warrant. Fronczak was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson.
Fronczak was committed to the Allegany County Jail on $2,000.00 cash bail or $4,000.00 property bond or $8,000.00 partially secured bond. Fronczak is due back in Wellsville Village Court on September 5th at 4:30 pm.
Ernest “Skipper” HARRISON, Jr., 74, of Wellsville, NY
Ernest “Skipper” HARRISON, Jr., 74, of Wellsville, NY, died Tuesday, August 22, 2023 in his home.
Born October 11, 1948, in New York, NY, he was the son of Ernest and Ella Cocherham Harrison.
A Vietnam War Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1968 – 1970. He was employed as an engineer by Consolidated Edison in New York, from where he retired. He was also a pilot for Delta Airlines.
Surviving are: a daughter, Latonya Harrison of Atlanta, GA; a son, Derrick B. Workman-Harrison of Greensboro, NC; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a sister, Ernestine Harrison of Bronx; nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Arnold Harrison.
Interment will be in Bath National Cemetery.
Cremation was at OLNEY-FOUST Private Crematory.
Memorials may be made to any veteran service organization.
Arrangements are under the direction of OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
LEONARD HARRISON STATE PARK TO OPEN TO VISITORS THIS FRIDAY, SEPT. 1 AS CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES
This Friday, Sept 1, Leonard Harrison State Park at 4797 PA-660, Wellsboro, PA 16901 will be open to visitors for the first time since it was closed to the public on May 15 so key infrastructure improvements could be made.
According to Hills Creek State Park Complex Park Operations Manager Benjamin Stone of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of State Parks, “There is still a lot to do between now and Friday.”
Paving of the main parking areas started on Monday, Aug. 21 with the topcoat to be applied beginning Monday, Aug. 28. The restrooms and main parking areas will be open to visitors on Friday. Landscaping will be on going throughout September, with specific grass mixes and tree plantings planned.
Seniors 2 Seniors Program is Back Again!
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 is teaching 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, which can include: Staying connected to friends and family; Sending and receiving emails; Using search engines to navigate the Internet; Utilizing telemedicine (healthcare from home); Using on-line banking; and Shopping from home (for items not available in the local area).
Flash Flood Warning issued
Flash Flood Warning issued August 28 at 1:41PM EDT until August 28 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
DESCRIPTION: At 141 PM EDT, Trained weather spotters reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain in I-86 West bound lane closed in Horseheads.
Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall
amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash
flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE…Trained spotters reported.
IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
Elmira, Corning, West Elmira, Southport, Big Flats, Horseheads,
Elmira Heights, Caton, Erin, South Corning, Horseheads North, Pine
City, Breesport, East Corning, Lockwood, Fisherville, Mark Twain
State Park, Tompkins Corners, Newtown Battlefield State Park and
Webb Mills.
INSTRUCTIONS: Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Karen L. (Warren) Clark, 82, formerly of Wellsboro, PA
Karen L. (Warren) Clark, 82, formerly of Wellsboro, PA passed away Saturday August 26, 2023, at Manor Care North in Williamsport.
She was born October 15, 1940, in Wellsboro, to Kenneth and Flossie (Murray) Warren.
Karen earned her associate degree and worked as an RN at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. She was Catholic and attended widows retreats with her sister. Karen was an avid reader who read all the time, and enjoyed walking.
Bernard J. Zawrotny, 87, of Bath, NY
BATH, N.Y.–Bernard J. Zawrotny, 87, of Bath, NY passed away August 2, 2023 at the Corning Hospital.
Born May 24, 1936 to John and Marie (Gronski) Zawrotny, Bernie graduated from Haverling High School in 1953 and Oswego State College in 1957 with a B.S. He earned his Masters at the University of Vermont.
He served 6 months active duty in the Army and 8 years in the reserves. He then taught industrial arts at Corning Free Academy, West High School, and over 26 years more at Lakeland High School in Westchester County where he taught electronics and computers. He was instrumental in helping to implement the computer program there. He also was an advisor for the ski club and enjoyed ski trips to Europe.
Michael J. Pontzer, 64, of Kersey, PA
Michael J. Pontzer, 64, of Kersey, PA passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 25, 2023 at his residence.
He was born October 15, 1958, in St. Marys, son of the late Mark P. and Marie J. Carino Pontzer. Michael was a lifelong resident of Kersey, a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1977, and a retired employee of Straub Brewery.
Special prayer service at St. Eulalia Roman Catholic Church
(front l-r: Ron Nelson, Jason Tingley, Father Chris Wheeler, David Spacht-PA State Warden, Chris Fink-Grand Knight
Back l-r: Richard Buchanan, Dave Matzinger-District Deputy, Tom Gooch, Matt Miller)
Coudersport PA – A silver rose on a nine-month pilgrimage was the centerpiece of a special prayer service at St. Eulalia Roman Catholic Church in Coudersport on Saturday, August 26th. The program is sponsored annually by the Coudersport Knights of Columbus Council # 1355 to honor our Lady of Guadalupe and express both international unity and dedication to the sanctity of human life.
The journey of the silver rose begins each year in March and ends on Dec. 12, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. During that time, Silver Roses travel from town to town along eight routes throughout North America. Several of those routes begin in Canada and end in Mexico.
Close Out Your Summer at Sinnemahoning State Park!
Austin – The kids might be back in school but there is still one more long weekend left this summer! Sinnemahoning State Park is excited to offer a full slate of recreation and educational public programs for the upcoming Labor Day Holiday Weekend. Whether you are looking to paddle the George B. Stevenson Reservoir or to tag a Monarch Butterfly there is something for everyone at Sinnemahoning State Park! Program details below, for more information and registration visit events.dcnr.pa.gov/sinnemahoning_state_park or call the park office at 814-647-8401.
