Paula M. Smith, 59, of Bolivar Drive, Bradford, PA passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Kathryn R. Wittman, 98, formerly of Dagus Mines, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor following a lengthy illness.
She was born on September 15, 1925 in Johnsonburg, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Katherine Mandot Fitch.
On February 16, 1957, she married the late Vern R. Wittman, who preceded her in death on August 8, 2000. Together they shared more than 43 years of marriage.
Kathryn was a lifelong member of St. Boniface Church and retired from Powdered Metal Products after many years of service.
TUJUNGA, California—-Erika S. Contant, 48, of Tujunga, California, formerly of Coudersport, Pa., passed away unexpectedly in her home on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, Pa., are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Stephen H. Amacher, 62, of El Rancho Lane, Ridgway, PA passed away at his home on Thursday, October 26, 2023.
Born on January 7, 1961, Steve was the son of the late George and Joyce Papa Amacher.
On May 24, 1997, he married the love of his life, Tammy “Buffy” Beck. Together they shared more than 26 years of love and laughter.
Steve was a proud resident of Ridgway, where he graduated from Ridgway High School. He was a member of the Johnsonburg United Methodist Church and retired from Ridgway High School after working many years as a teacher’s aide. He believed in the power of knowledge and enjoyed the kids he helped throughout the years.
On October 27 at 8:18 pm, Limestone Fire Dept. was dispatched to Leonard Run Rd. in Limestone for a missing person.
Update Olean 10 Medics dispatched at 9:00 pm to assist with the found 15-year-old with a leg injury at the end of Leonard Run.
Allegany Technical Rescue Squad was Dispatched to the scene to assist.
At 10:30 PM, the patient has been loaded in the ambulance and being transported to an LZ for Mercyflight to transport to a trauma center.
Coudersport Ambulance Association
Unfortunately, earlier this week our primary ambulance was involved in a hit and run and our backup ambulance ran into some mechanical issues. This left us with no ambulances of our own and thankfully neighboring ambulance services were able to cover our district. Earlier today, Renovo Ambulance agreed to help us out and brought us one of their ambulances to use while we have ours out of service. So, for the next few days you may see Renovo’s ambulance around as we use it to serve our community. We are incredibly thankful for Renovo’s support so that we can continue to deliver our mission.
By JOHN ANDERSON
The four men from Elmira who were charged with gang assault for allegedly beating an Alfred State student had their charges upgraded today to second-degree attempted murder first first-degree gang assault.
Allegany County District Attorney Prosecutor Ian Jones said Moses N. Scharborough, 19, William J. Blye, 20, Jayson E. Lewis, 20, and Eric R. Plante, 19 have been charged with second-degree murder and gang assault.
During the early hours of Oct. 15, the four men from Elmira who are not students at Alfred State College or Alfred University, injured the student to the point he was airlifted and placed in a medically-induced coma. Read more of John Anderson’s article on the Wellsville Sun.
Coudersport Rotary Club welcomed Dana Daisley to our October 23, 2023 meeting at A&W West End Grill.
Dana Daisley is in his 30th year as an Elementary School Teacher. Originally a classroom teacher, he is now the Coudersport Elementary School STEM Lab Facilitator. The program encourages Science, Technology, Engineering and Math for grades Pre-K through 6th Grade.
(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: October 27, 2023): McKean County District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer confirmed that Mark Wilson, of Kane, pled guilty in McKean County court yesterday to 2 counts of Indecent Assault on a child under age 13 – Felony 3 and 1 count of Corruption of a Minor – Felony 3.
Officer Derek Snyder of Kane Borough Police investigated the case and filed the charges against Wilson.
Wilson pled guilty to touching the juvenile female’s vagina and having her touch his penis between January 1, 2023 and June 10, 2023 at a residence in Kane over a course of conduct.
VILLAGE – BOLIVAR Incident Status: PENDING – WITH EVIDENCE
Date/Time Reported: September 16, 2023 11:14 am Station: AMITY
Defendant Information: Name RICHARD H SHREVE, AGE: 66, BOLIVAR, NEW YORK
Date/Time of Arrest: 10/26/23 11:00 am Arrestee Status: HELD
PL 260.10 A M: ENDANGERING WELFARE OF CHILD 1; PL 263.10 D F PROM OBSCENE SEX PERF-CHILD<17 1
(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: October 27, 2023): McKean County District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer confirmed that Francis Kramer, currently incarcerated with the Department of Corrections, pled guilty in McKean County Court to Possession of a Controlled Substance by an Inmate – (Felony 2).
(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: October 27, 2023): McKean County District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer confirmed that Darian Ramdin pled guilty to Homicide by Vehicle while DUI and other charges in county court on Thursday.
Ramdin had been charged after a fatal car crash on East Main Street in Bradford on July 16, 2023.
Reports indicated that Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle Ramdin was driving. Although he initially stopped, after Officers exited their vehicle and made contact with Ramdin, Ramdin fled down East Main Street at a high rate of speed – estimated to be 85 miles per hour.
The vehicle crashed – killing Wallace Easton and seriously injuring a juvenile female – both passengers in the car.
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that B&P Railroad will close Route 3002 (Main Street) in Ridgway Borough on Friday, November 10, to improve one of their railroad crossings.
Students in Mr. Bryant’s computer systems networking and telecommunication class at the SHCTC observed National Cybersecurity Month by earning certifications verifying their skills. Many students earned an IT Fundamentals Pro: Secure a Home Wireless Network credential. Others sought more advanced credentials in online safety and security, implementing physical security, and combating malware.
For more information on National Cybersecurity Month, please visit: https://www.nist.gov/cybersecurity/cybersecurity-awareness-month.
Pictured with certificates: Garry Strait, Richard Wojcik, Aiden Smith, Owen Erhard, Blake Lloyd, Brody McInroy, and Levi Howard. Not pictured: Nathan Haight.
Pictured with certificates: Daryl Love, Levi Burrous, Coltin Herbstrit, and Victor Earle. Not pictured: Dylan Clancy.
Olean, NY – Olean General Hospital (OGH), a member hospital campus of Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), was awarded a $2,000 grant from the Dr. Lyle F. Renodin Foundation and Franciscan Sisters of Allegany. The grant was awarded in October and will be utilized for various patient resources throughout the hospital campus.
COUDERSPORT, Pa.—Visitation for Debbie L. Mahaley will be held from 1pm to 3pm on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the Coudersport American Legion, 2 Buffalo Street, Coudersport. A memorial service will follow at 3pm with Pastor Frank Mickle, officiating.
Debbie passed away on October 22, 2023.
Debbie’s family has entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
Despite going 1-3-1 during the regular season against other United East Volt Division playoff teams, Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s soccer coach Tyler Mensch welcomes the postseason challenge as his fifth-seeded Wildcats open at fourth-seeded St. Mary’s (Md) College at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Third-seeded Lancaster Bible College will host six-seeded Penn State Berks in Saturday’s other Volt first-round match, while top-seeded Penn State Abington and second-seeded Penn State Harrisburg earned first-round playoff byes.
SMETHPORT — Brittany A. Rose has been named manager of the Northwest Bank office located at 428 W. Main St.
Making the announcement, Northwest District Manager Bill Pantuso said Rose is responsible for customer service, administration, lending and business development. She will work with the commercial lending, business banking, retail lending and investment management areas of the bank to provide customers with a full range of financial services.
She will also oversee the office’s involvement in community activities in and around Smethport.
Rose is a graduate of Smethport Area High School and has prior banking experience with both Northwest and Hamlin Banks. Most recently, she served as a prekindergarten aide for the Smethport school district.
She is the daughter of the late Judith C. Smith. She and her husband, Kevin, live with their children, Payton and Parker, in Gifford, PA.
