Stephen E. To, Warren, PA
1963-2023
Today, July 15, 2023, I departed this life after a 6-year battle with a deadly cancer. You can say I gave it a good fight and kept my humor up. Despite dealing with this, there are lots of things in my life I’m quite happy about. I was born in New York City on July 5, 1963, to parents Cho To and Lilly Cha Fong with my brother Peter Eric To born the following year.
Having spent most of my life in New York City, I got to experience the many sides the city has to offer. After graduating from Purchase College in Purchase, NY with a BA degree in biology, I worked 11 years as a lab technician at Cornell University Medical College and The Rockefeller University in New York City. I returned to school for a master’s degree in business administration at Fordham University. Being the restless spirit I can be, I decided to switch careers to medical writing and advertising working for a medical communication/advertising company to flex the creative part of my brain. I decided to work directly for the pharmaceutical industry, working with Hoffman La Roche, Daiichi Sankyo, and finally Pfizer Inc on new medical therapies for cancer.
I started visiting my brother, Peter, in Warren, PA and immediately took to this friendly town, becoming more involved in Warren’s local life (coffee shops, rodeos, state fairs, local restaurants, local charities and new friends via Peter).
Overtime, Warren became a second home to me with Peter marrying into a lovely local family (The Wozneak’s), gaining in-laws galore. I purchased a home here next to my brother and his lovely wife, Lisa To. When the pandemic hit, I spent most of my time working remotely from my Warren home until finally deciding to cut the cord to my NYC life to focus my remaining life with family and new friends. Since 2019, I’ve been devoting my free time to fixing up my home in Warren and enjoying what it has offered me—peace solitude.
My favorite things to do were drinking coffee, watching the birds from my kitchen window and deck, sailing, watching sci-fi, and having a beer or two. I feel I’ve reached the American dream.
I am preceded in death by parents, Cho and Lily To, and brother, Frederick Cha Fong.
Surviving me are sisters, Lurline (Ken) Yee, Betty (Allan) Johnson, and brothers, Patrick (Christine) Cha Fong, Richard (Joyce) Cha Fong, and Peter (Lisa) To, and my nieces and nephews and their families.
Now that my time has come to an end I offer this—“I did my best, life did the rest.”
A private celebration of Steve’s life will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial gifts may be directed in my memory, Stephen E. To, through Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Avenue, Warren, PA., 16365 or www.hospiceofwarrencounty.org, or a charity of one’s choice. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.delewisfuneralhome.com The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA. has been entrusted with my funeral arrangements.
Miranda Sexton Stabbed To Death in Sumter, SC Home
Man wanted for questioning in Sumter woman’s stabbing now arrested for her murder
A man wanted for questioning in the case has been taken into custody. Police have also found the victim’s missing car.
SUMTER, S.C. — Police arrested a man initially detained for questioning following the stabbing and death of a woman in her Sumter home on Friday.
Sumter Police said they were called to a residence on Henrietta Street around 7:30 p.m. after family members found 31-year-old Miranda Sexton dead. Based on a preliminary investigation, authorities believe Sexton was stabbed but are awaiting the findings of an autopsy to determine what caused her death officially.
Police announced earlier that they had taken 36-year-old Steven Michael Adams into custody, believing he may have information about the death and because he was wanted in an unrelated theft that happened on Ashley Street home on July 7. However, in an update later in the evening, police confirmed Adams is charged with murder, first-degree burglary, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and grand larceny of $10,000 or more. He also faces a charge of petit larceny for the Ashley Street theft. Read more…….
DEP To Hold Public Hearing on Clara Township Oil & Gas Waste Disposal Well on July 25th in Coudersport
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, beginning at 5:30 PM at the F.W. Gunzburger County Office Building auditorium, located at 1 North Main Street, Coudersport, PA, 16915. Doors will open and onsite registration will begin at 5:00 PM.
The purpose of this hearing is to take testimony concerning the Roulette Oil & Gas Company, LLC (ROGC), application to convert the Clara Field # 20 gas well into an oil and gas waste disposal well (solely for ROGC conventional well waste) in Clara Township, Potter County. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an Underground Injection Control Permit (PAS2D050BPOT), effective January 14, 2022, to authorize the operation of the Class II-D Injection Well.
The DEP will accept and record testimony concerning ROGC’s application. Those wishing to present testimony during the hearing should contact the Regional Communications Manager, Megan Lehman, at 570-327-3659, before noon on Monday, July 24, 2023, to register. There will also be an opportunity to sign up to testify at the door before the start of the meeting. Organizations are encouraged to designate one witness to present testimony on behalf of the organization. Persons unable to attend the public hearing can submit a written statement to the DEP by close of business on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Written statements should be sent via the U.S. Postal Service to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Oil and Gas District, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, emailed to RA-EPOILGASDROPBOX@pa.gov. Each written statement must contain the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the permit application (Clara Field # 20), and a concise statement of the objections to the permit application and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
Individuals in need of an accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 should contact Megan Lehman or the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how DEP may accommodate your needs.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 23-935. Filed for public inspection July 14, 2023, 9:00 a.m.]
Irene I. Miller, 80, of West Creek Road, St. Marys, PA
Irene I. Miller, 80, of West Creek Road, St. Marys, PA passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 at Pinecrest Manor following a lengthy illness.
She was born January 10, 1943 in Johnsonburg, daughter of the late LeRoy Oertly and Ruth Watson Oertly Ward. She was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Johnsonburg schools.
On January 21, 1961 in the Maria Lutheran Church, she married the late Arnold Arthur Miller, who preceded her in death on November 15, 2015.
Irene is survived by two daughters: Kelly D’Amore (Mike) of St. Marys and Carol Eckert of Kersey; two sons: LeRoy Miller (Maureen) of St. Marys and Arnold “A.J.” Miller (Cindy) of Johnsonburg; nine grandchildren: Michael Rettger, Tyler Rettger, Shawn Miller, Ashlei Harrington, Joseph Eckert, Abby Bradford, Mark Anderson, Keila Miller, and Trevor Miller; sixteen great-grandchildren; and two brothers: Ron Ward of DuBois and John Ward of Emporium.
In addition to her husband and parents, Irene was preceded in death by two grandsons, Robert Rettger and James Eckert; a great-grandson; two sisters: Barbara Russell and Valjean Ward; and three brothers: LeRoy Oertly, Ray Ward, and Jim Ward.
Irene was a member of the Faith Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with her friends at the Fox Township Senior Center. She was an avid Cinch player and spent hours each day crocheting. She would crochet hats and blankets for the patients and Hahne Cancer Center. She cherished her time with her family and will be missed.
Visitation for Irene will be in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 from 4:00PM until 6:00PM.
Funeral services will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 10:00AM with the Rev Ann Foor officiating. Burial will be in the Parklawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Fox Township Senior Center, 365 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846.
Funeral services are under the direction of the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Pennsylvania State Police Announce Capture of Escaped Inmate
CONTACT: Lt. Adam Reed or Myles Snyder, ra-pspcomm@pa.gov
Warren, PA – Michael Burham, the inmate who escaped from Warren County Prison on July 6, was captured Saturday in, July 15 in Warren County, the Pennsylvania State Police announced.
A resident of Conewango Township reported an encounter with a suspicious individual on their property shortly before 4 p.m. State police and law enforcement partners mobilized resources to the area, established a large perimeter, and took Burham into custody by 5:50 p.m.
Burham appeared fatigued, was still wearing his prison pants, but he was not armed. No troopers were injured during the capture.
The investigation continues into whether anyone helped Burham to escape the prison or provided any assistance to him while he was on the run. Anyone found to have aided Burham will be charged accordingly.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Liberty Township
Liberty Township
Liberty Township, McKean County
Route 155 Building
July 13, 2023
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Liberty Township was called to order at 8:30 A.M. by Chairman Dick Brown, Supervisor Neil Shepard, Secretary Cindy Speeth and Harry Fleming were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited by all.
REPORTS:
1. Ambulance Report for June, 2023 was presented and there were 9 calls for Liberty Township.
2. Fire report for June, 2023 was presented and there was 1 call for Liberty Township.
3. Secretary’s Report for June 8, 2023 was presented and unanimously
accepted on a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Chairman Brown.
4. Treasurer’s Report for the month of July, 2023 was presented and
unanimously accepted on a motion by Supervisor Ernst and a second by
Chairman Brown. Chairman Brown stated that in the General Fund there were bills paid in the amount of $216,306.61, revenues received in the amount of $66,112.31 and a balance of $78,754.90. In the State Fund there were bills paid in the amount of $90,037.01, revenues received in the amount of $0 and a balance of $110,499.34.
CORRESPONDENCE:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. The County Liquid Fuel Application in the amount of $7296.09 was presented and signed on a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Chairman Brown. Chairman Brown said the money will be used in connection with the work performed on Coleman Mills Road. The township used 1580 tons of 19MM and 1100 tons of 9.5MM. The blacktop cost $93,000 and the 2a purchased on June 9, June 22 and June30 cost $10,883. The township has already received a grant of $48,637 from the McKean County Commissioners that also went towards the cost of the work performed. The township would like to thank Brent McKervey, Cale Daniels and Leon Green for allowing the township to pile 2a on their property while they bermed Coleman Mills and Two Mile Roads.
Chairman Brown stated that the township is still waiting for the permits from the state on the bridge project.
Chairman Brown said that the township cashed the A&O bond for the damage they did to Open Brook Road and the township repaved the road. We also paved part of Pump Station Road. Chairman Brown said they would think about paving the rest of Pump Station Road. It would cost approximately $9,000 to finish it.
Chairman Brown said soon we will be satisfying our obligation to Roulette Township by furnishing the guys and machinery to blacktop 1200 feet of Lannager Creek Road.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
PUBLIC CONCERNS:
Harry Fleming came to the meeting and stated that Mark Bressan had called the township complaining that his sluice was plugged – which was untrue – Mark Bressan never called about his sluice. When Chairman Brown checked the sluices after the meeting neither of the sluices were plugged. Chairman Brown had stopped at Harry Fleming’s and offered to take him up and show him that the sluices weren’t plugged, but he refused. As far as what his son is putting on facebook, the picture shows that the water is not running down the road it is running beside the road and if the son could read, he would know from the minutes of last month’s meeting that we paved Coleman Mills Road, Two Mile Road and Comes Creek Road saving the taxpayers $473,000 compared to the $102 per year Mr. Fleming pays Liberty Township in property taxes. Mr. Fleming also complained that there are humps in the road causing the snowplow to “tip to the side (right) and catch his driveway” and he has to repair it 2 or 3 times a year. In order to take care of this problem we will take our grader and put the road back to dirt, add 2a, grade it and use the vibratory roller on it. We will also cut the berms to 16 ½ feet from the center of the road and ditch it.
As no further business was brought before the Board, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:55 a.m. on a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Chairman Brown.
FOLLOW UP after the 7/13/23 meeting. Chairman Brown talked to Steve Woodruff and he said he has lived in his house for 30 years and there has never been a ditch on his side of the road and he doesn’t want one. There is no problem with the water. Carl Evens has a sluice at the lower end of his property and he wants it left there because he and Harry Fleming use the sluice to get onto the neighbor’s property to mow. The sluice is open and handling the water. He didn’t care if we want to ditch in front of the sluice. Chairman Brown went up and checked Mark Bressan’s sluice that Harry Fleming had complained about – neither sluice was plugged. The only water washing down comes from Mark Bressan’s driveway way at the top. Chairman Brown stopped and offered to take Harry Fleming up to look at it, but he refused.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lucinda Speeth
Secretary/ Treasurer
Gary Norman Pounds, 70, of Little Genesee, NY
Gary Norman Pounds, 70, of Little Genesee, NY died suddenly from cardiac arrest Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at home.
He was born December 17, 1952, at the St. Francis Hospital in Olean. He is the son of late Richard Norman Pounds and his surviving mother, Glenna Pounds.
Gary was a graduate of Bolivar Central School and of Allegany County BOCES. He was employed at the family-owned Bolivar Magneto Company until the business closed in 2000. Although retired, he enjoyed helping people fix their engines and other mechanical equipment.
In his early years, he enjoyed fishing trips to Canada and Kinzua with friends and family. He also enjoyed snowmobile racing – winning many trophies. He had many stories that he told to family and friends of his father’s World War II experiences, as he had lots of time to spend with his father while they worked together. In recent years Gary has spent quality time assisting with the care of his mother and family home. In spite of life’s hardships, he remained a good man. He will be terribly missed.
He is survived by, three sons, Michael (Beth) Pounds of Clarksville, TN, Joe Pounds of Olean, Shane (Jessica) Pounds of Olean; seven grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; three sisters, Carol (John) Wight of Sherrill, Ruth Pounds of Wellsville, and Molly Miller of Little Genesee.
He was predeceased by, his father Richard; and a brother, Jeffrey L. Pounds.
Friends will be received at the Guenther Funeral Home Inc., 51 S. Main Street, Portville on Sunday (July 16, 2023) at 1pm for a memorial service. Rev. Dr. Anthony Evans will officiate. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
If anyone wishes to memorialize Gary’s life, Please consider donating to L.E.E.K Hunting and Mountain Preserve. SAVAW- (Serving All Veterans All Wars). 494 SR 244 East Oswayo, PA 16915 info@leekpreserve.org (410)-322-4610.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.guentherfh.com.
Rollover Crash on Hunter Road in Deerfield Twp.
Knoxville-Deerfield Vol. Fire Company
MSG: DISPATCHED: 07/15/23 13:21:58
MVAI : MVA WITH INJURIES
879 HUNTER RD, Apt , DEERFIELD
Dept 6,17,25,26 dispatched for a reported MVA on hunter road. Rescue 6-8 and Chief 6-20 arrived on scene and reported 2 BLS patients. The rescue crew began to further assess for injuries. Squad 17-18, Chief 17-10, and crew arrived on scene and assisted with checking for injuries. Ambulance 26-17 responded as well. Thank you to all responders
Unit responding from Dept 6 were Rescue 6-8, Engine 6-2
Members responding: Asst Chief M. Bloom, Captain I. Druetto, Lieutenant S. Davies, Fire Police Captain T. McCloskey, FF H. Zerby, FF C. Vanzile, J. Peet, FF K. Schaeffer
Probationary member A. Bieser
Please be safe
Please slow down when seeing emergency personnel at the scene of an emergency
Burham taken into custody in Warren County
A barking dog led to the capture of jail escapee Michael Burham.
Lt. Col. George Bivens with the Pennsylvania State Police said a call was received from residents at a Jackson Run Rd. residence at 3:57 p.m. regarding a suspicious individual after they checked why their dog was barking.
JOSH COTTON AND ERIC TICHY at Warren Times-Observer have the latest on this story……..
Check our Facebook Page for video as PSP announces capture.
AUDITION FOR HAMILTON-GIBSON’S PRODUCTION OF “ELEPHANT’S GRAVEYARD” THIS COMING TUESDAY OR THURSDAY, JULY 18 OR 20 OR NEXT SATURDAY, JULY 22 PRESS RELEASE:
Anyone 16 years of age or older is encouraged to audition for Hamilton-Gibson’s production of “Elephant’s Graveyard” at 6:30 p.m. this coming Tuesday or Thursday, July 18 or 20 or at 10:30 a.m. next Saturday, July 22 at the Warehouse Theatre at 3 Central Avenue in Wellsboro. No experience is necessary. All genders and races are welcome.
The 15 roles in Elephant’s Graveyard” represent two different groups, residents of a small town in Tennessee and members of a traveling circus. The cast also includes a guitarist and a percussionist.
“There is very little dialogue between characters,” said Thomas Putnam, director. Instead, the characters speak directly to the audience as they tell the story. Each speaks his or her own thoughts yet they are all on stage together, so the audience gets the feeling of both isolation and community,” Putnam said.
Those who want to audition but cannot attend on the dates and times listed can contact the HG office at 570-724-2079 to make other arrangements.
“Elephant’s Graveyard” by George Brant is based on a true event that results in tragedy. Set in September of 1916, the play combines historical fact and legend, exploring the deep-seated American craving for spectacle, violence and revenge. It’s mesmerizing.
Performances of “Elephant’s Graveyard” are at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 22 and 23 and Sept. 29 and 30, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24 in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
For more information about this play or the auditions, call 570-724-2079 or email hamgib@gmail.com.
7/13/2023 UPDATE: Intersection Improvement Project at Routes 6, 660 and 4002 Continues in Charleston Township, Tioga County
7/13/2023 UPDATE: Work on Route 4002 (Charleston Road) in Charleston Township, Tioga County, has been postponed. The roadway will remain open until further notice.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that an intersection improvement project continues at the intersection of Route 6, Route 660, and Route 4002 (Charleston Road) in Charleston Township, Tioga County. The intersection is located approximately a half mile east of Route 1001 (Whitneyville Road / Ore Bed Road) and 1.5 miles west of the intersection with Bullock Road.
On Wednesday, July 5, 2023, Charleston Road will be closed between Route 6 and Cole Road. A detour using Whitneyville Road / Ore Bed Road and Route 6 will be in place through July.
On Monday, July 17, 2023, Route 660 will be closed between Rice Road and Route 6, while the contractor begins to realign roadway.
Route 660 Detour
- Route 660 eastbound traffic will use Route 6 east, Route 15 south to (Camp Canoe Exit / Route 2005 (Main Street) south), to Route 660 east.
- Route 660 westbound traffic will be maintained within the work zone. Motorists can expect flagging where work is being performed.
Dean Construction, LLC., is the prime contractor for this $2.5 million intersection improvement project. Work includes intersection realignment, paving, line painting, updated signage, and guide rail. Work on this project is expected to be completed by October of 2023, weather permitting.
Motorists are reminded to slow down, expect delays, stay alert, watch for changing traffic patterns, and drive with caution through the work zone.
PennDOT McKean County Maintenance work schedule for the week of July 17 – July 21, 2023
Cylone, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation McKean County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of July 17 – July 21, 2023, weather permitting. Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work, crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night.
McKean County 0250
Sign Repairs and Upgrades:
- Various State Routes throughout the County
Mowing:
- Various State Routes throughout the County
Patching:
- Various State Routes in the Bradford area
- State Route: 2001 (Seven Mile Road)
- State Route: 1015 (Columbia Hill Road)
Shoulder Cutting:
- State Route: 6 (Smethport to Potter County Line)
- State Route: 155 (Eldred to Potter County Line)
Ditching:
- State Route: 46 (Bradford to Rew)
Box Culvert Replacement: Detour in place starting July 14th to July 24th
- State Route: 146 (Red Mill Road)
Motorists are encouraged to “Know Before They Go” by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
