Edward J. “Ed” Nowak, age 75, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Sunday, November 6, 2022.
He was born on September 24, 1947 in Blossburg, PA a son of the late Victor and Leona (Makowiec) Nowak.
Ed attended St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Wellsboro, PA and enjoyed spending time with his family especially his granddaughter, Sarah, hunting, traveling the roads and canning fruits and vegetables that he picked. Ed loved to meet people and had the ability to talk to anyone. Sometimes so much that they could not get away! He served in the US Navy and was a technician for MBL Technical Services.
Ed was married for 51 years to Bonnie L. (VanNess) Nowak. Ed is survived by his wife: Bonnie Nowak of Wellsboro, PA, two sons: Eric (Lisa) Nowak of Corning, NY, Ryan (Vi) Nowak of Wellsboro, PA, daughter: Shelly (Rick) Ackerman of Richland, PA, granddaughter: Sarah Ackerman, sister-in-law: Frances Schlappich of McElhattan, PA, nephews: Christopher Nowak and Richard Nowak and his beloved dog Daisy.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 11, 2022 from 1 to 2 pm at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 pm with Rev. Jacek Bialkowski officiating.
Join the Catholic Women’s Club of Bradford on Sunday, November 13th at 10:00 Mass and after shared liturgy, for a Red, White and Blue Veteran’s Luncheon. The event will honor the service members past and present with a complimentary soup and sandwich luncheon at the Father Gallina Social Hall across from St. Bernard’s Church. The social hall is located at 95 East Corydon Street. Veterans Day is an excellent occasion for local communities to produce a variety of meaningful programs and participation by veterans and other patriotic groups is encouraged!
Elk company 6 was dispatched to an area off of Mealy Run Road on the Shawmut Grade for a vehicle fire that was endangering the woods. Elk County control reported that the vehicle was located approximately 500 ft off of the roadway on a pipeline.
The location of the incident was approximately 22 miles from the station and took some time getting there due to unpaved roadways. Assistant 6 arrived on scene and met up with the caller and shortly after engine 63 utility 614 and chief six all arrived on scene. Smoke was visible from the roadway and we noted that a small brush fire had started. At the original staging area access was limited but we were able to see the vehicle and it was fully involved and an approximate 2 acre brush fire was starting and spreading. Chief 6 requested elk company 2 to respond to the scene with the utility truck and manpower. PSP was also requested to the scene at this time due to the vehicle being in motion at the time of the fire starting. We had to move our staging area to a different access point approximately 3 to 4 MI from the original staging area. Utility 614 Chief and Assistant made their way into the scene and at that point requested more resources. DCNR, elk company 1, elk company 4 and Elkland Search and Rescue we’re all requested to the scene with available utvs and manpower. KANE FIRE DEPT 5 was dispatched for an engine for standby at Wilcox station. Personnel worked for some time and the fire was deemed under control at 1356 hours. Mop up was started at this time and done for approximately one more hour and the scene was then turned over to the dcnr personnel on scene.
Thank you also goes out to EMS Specialist Jeff Reeser from EMS West for his response to the scene to provide medical coverage for the responders. A big thank you also goes out to Christine Cummings from Old Brickyard/Subway for the food and refreshments. As always great work by the dispatchers at Elk County Office of Emergency Services for getting us the resources needed.
If I missed anybody in all of my thank yous I apologize as it was not done on purpose we had multiple agencies on scene and I did my best to keep track of everybody.
Jim – the commissioners may have more info, but the boxes that go to the polling precincts did NOT include the keys for the voting machines. The polls have emergency paper ballots, but the machines cannot be used until they get all the keys driven to the various locations…Major delays this morning…
After several weeks of training, members of The Star Hose Company placed our new engine in service today, replacing “Engine 33,” a 1988 Pierce Arrow. Engine 33 served faithfully for over 34 years, responding to countless fires throughout the region, and was the last open cab fire apparatus in service across a wide area. Fittingly, the last run for Engine 33 was for a house fire earlier this week. We will miss our old engine and her distinctive sound, but we look forward to years of service from the new Engine 3.
Claudia V. STEADMAN, 75, of Genesee, PA, died Monday, November 7, 2022 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Friends may call at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 1:00 PM. Pastor Harold Kiel will officiate. Burial will be in Genesee Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Genesee Area Library, P.O. Box 135, Genesee, PA 16923 or Genesee Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 9, Genesee, PA 16923.
Can you please make a post that says ANYONE WHO VOTED BY MAIL IN CAMERON COUNTY NEEDS TO: CALL THE COURT HOUSE AND ASK ABOUT THE STATUS OF THEIR BALLOT OR GO TO THEIR POLLING LOCATION TOMORROW AND VOTE PROVISSIONALLY. IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS CALL THE PA VOTER PROTECTION HOTLINE 833-728-6837. THE COUNTY WILL NOT TELL YOU IF YOUR BALLOT WAS REJECTED BECAUSE THEY HAVE CHOSEN NOT TO SO YOUR VOTE MAY NOT BE COUNTED.
He joins UAHS with over 30 years of experience in healthcare with the last 20 years advancing through the ranks at Bassett Healthcare Network in Cooperstown, NY. He was most recently the vice president of clinical support services within the healthcare network that oversees 34 health centers, 14 school-based centers, 6 hospitals, 3 cancer treatment centers, nursing and home health services and a variety other healthcare related services along with the Bassett Medical Group.
Bonderoff earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from SUNY College at Oneonta in Oneonta, NY and his master’s degree in business administration at Binghamton University in Binghamton, NY. He is also a member of the Medical Group Management Association and the American College of Healthcare Executives. A resident of Cooperstown, NY, Bonderoff, is active volunteering his time through various community, business, and sports organizations.
“Scott will do great things for our healthcare system. His versatile experience is impressive which will benefit our organization with him stepping in as interim COO,” said Jill Owens, MD, president, BRMC, OGH. “He will be able to continue to execute the current operational and financial initiatives that Dave DiBacco started. These initiatives will help strengthen us financially, improve the care we provide, and allow us to continue to expand services.”
With Bonderoff stepping into the role of interim chief operating officer, David DiBacco, who has held the position since May 2022 will be returning to his permanent position as vice president, chief operating officer at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital and DeGraff Medical Park, both Kaleida Health facilities. He temporarily left his role to help spearhead initiatives at Upper Allegheny Health System that have improved efficiency while cutting costs.
“Dave has been a blessing for UAHS! Even though he was with us for a short six months, his impact on the organization has already made a big difference,” said Dr. Owens. “This administration is looking to continue to enhance the healthcare provided to the Bradford, Olean, and surrounding communities through providing more efficient and quality care.”
Since taking the role of president in May 2022, Dr. Owens and her administration have been busy executing initiatives, saving the organization over $14 million this year. However, rising costs, supply chain disruptions, lower than normal volumes, staffing shortages, and lower reimbursement rates continue to plague the healthcare industry since the start of the pandemic. This is a national problem not only affecting our local hospitals but also affecting other rural hospitals and healthcare giants across the United States, with some showing billions of dollars in losses this year.
Bonderoff’s experience and knowledge about the healthcare industry will continue to help UAHS administration move the needle in the right direction. Leadership will continue to focus on enhancing the quality of care provided throughout UAHS to continue to be the region’s choice for healthcare.
Photo Caption: Scott Bonderoff, MBA is named interim chief operating officer of UAHS.
At 4:52 PM on Monday, St. Marys Fire Dept. dispatched to 163 Madison Street for a house fire. A battery exploded causing a structure fire. Ventilation is taking place. Fire is out.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is advising motorists that work to trim and remove trees is underway on a section of Route 244 in Potter County. This work will enhance motorist safety and extend the useful life of the roadway surface.
Over the next 4 to 5 weeks, crews will be working between Oswayo and Andrews Settlement in Oswayo and Allegany townships. Work could occur on weekends if necessary.
Tree trimming and tree removal provide “daylighting” to the roadway, allowing sunlight to speed snow and ice melt during the winter months. It also enhances sight distance at some locations and lessens the potential for old and dead trees to fall onto the road.
Motorists may encounter short delays as roadway flaggers enforce an alternating traffic pattern during this operation. Drivers should remain alert for flaggers and stopped or slowed traffic.
All work will be done during daylight hours and is weather dependent. Patriot Tree Surgeons of Allentown, PA is the contractor for this job.
Dale Bertram Gillaspie, 87, formerly of Bradford, passed away October 12, 2022, peacefully at his home in Cameron Park, CA.
Dale grew up in Bradford, graduating from Bradford High in 1952. After serving in the US Army from 1955 to 1958, which included an assignment In Germany, he moved to Tahoe City, CA, where he began his career with Teichert Construction helping to get Squaw Valley Ski Resort ready for the 1960 Winter Olympic Games. Dale worked for the company in many positions from installing ski lifts at Squaw Valley and driving a dredger at Tahoe Keys to supervise setting up their plants. He was recognized for his skill, work ethic and leadership, over his 31-year career before retiring from Teichert as VP of the Aggregate Division in 1992.
Dale and his beloved wife and best friend of 53 years, Joanne Gillaspie, enjoyed touring the USA in their motorhome, visiting nearly every state. Together, they loved golfing in the evenings at Cameron Park Country Club. Dale loved pheasant hunting with his sons and spending time with family, especially on the 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Surviving is his wife, Joanne, and their children: Barbara Carmody, Brenda Leymaster, Richard Gillaspie and David Gillaspie, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild, two sisters: Jean Marie Jordan, and Martha Klucas.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Gillaspie and one brother Fred (Denny) Gillaspie.
A funeral mass was conducted at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Cameron Park on October 28, 2022.
Local arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Christopher M. “Chris” Kulbago, Sr., 58, of Coneville, formerly of Niagara Falls, N.Y., passed away in his home on Friday, November 4, 2022, after a courageous battle with ALS.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care 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.
Kathryn A. “Katie” Dalton, 70, a longtime resident of Eldred, passed away in her home with her loving family by her side on Sunday, November 6, 2022, after a short battle with cancer.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care 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.
Raymond G. YOUNG, 55, of Genesee, PA, died Saturday, November 5, 2022 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY.
Born August 25, 1967, in Coudersport, he was the son of George R. and Marie Knauer Young. On March 19, 1994, in Wellsville, he married the former Tisha M. Stebbins, who survives.
A 1985 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he was a dairy farmer for many years. Ray was employed by Viant in Westfield for the last five years. He was a member of Bingham Center Bible Church.
Surviving besides his wife, Tisha, are: his mother, Marie Young of Genesee; a son, Anthony “Tony” Young of Genesee; three brothers, Robert (Brenda) White of Genesee, Benny (Nichole) White of Port Allegany, and Bruce (Denise) White of Lebanon; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was predeceased by his father.
Private Funeral Services will be held at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Pastor Harold Kiel will officiate. Burial will be in North Bingham Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Bingham Center Bible Church, 1159 Collins Hill Road, Genesee, PA 16923. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
At 2:02 PM on Monday, Lawrenceville, Tioga dispatched to 70 Junction Crossroad for a house fire with an explosion. One person is reported to have burns to the legs. Everyone is out of the house. Responders report a small fire. Millerton, Lindley & Gang Mills were dispatched but now told to hold in quarters. Fire has been contained with fire extinguishers.
2:15 PM–Full Response SECOND ALARM previously dispatched stations plus, Elkland, MIddlebury, Nelson, Mansfield, Morris & Blossburg. Fire has progressed.
On November 6th, 2022, at approximately 9:22PM, Cuba Police arrested Brian A. Rought (26) of Cuba. Rought was arrested on charges of criminal possession of a weapon 4th (Misdemeanor). Rought was processed and released to appear at a later date. This investigation stems from a report of a large fight in which knives and a firearm were alleged to be displayed. Rought is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Wellsville Police arrested Alexander W. Cavanaugh, age 25 of Wellsville, charging him with Burglary 2nd (Class C Felony) and Criminal Mischief 4th.
The charges stem from an incident that took place on Madison Street in the Village.
Cavanaugh was processed, and arraigned before Town of Scio Justice Ames. Cavanaugh was committed to the Allegany County Jail on $50,000.00 cash bail or $75,000.00 property bond or $100,000.00 partially secured bond. Cavanaugh is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court on December 6th at 4:30 pm. Wellsville Police were assisted by the New York State Police.
The Education Council is offering a 2023 “Bucket List” Travel Series! We are offering several tours next year: Southern Charm (Charleston, Savannah, and Jekyll Island) in April; Alaska Discovery Land & Cruise late May/early June; Discover National Parks of America late August/early September; America’s Music Cities (New Orleans, Memphis, and Nashville) in October; and last but certainly not least, Hawaiian Adventure! Maybe one of these trips is on your “bucket list!”
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