Phyllis B. Norek, 92, Of Coudersport, PA.
Phyllis B. Norek passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 at UPMC Cole.
Phyllis was born June 4, 1930, in Smethport PA, she was the daughter of Hans and Roma Starr Benson. On November 11, 1950, she married John Charles Norek who died on September 23, 2015.
She was a member of Saint Eulalia Catholic Church.
Phyllis is survived by children Kris (Harold) Hawkes of Coudersport, Gayle (Jeff) Potocek of Coudersport and Kevin (Kelley) Norek of Portville, NY; grandchildren Dr. Lindsay (Jesse) Graham of Jamestown, PA, Dr. Leslie (Steve) Freeman of Birdsboro, PA, Derek (Julie) Anthony of Bellefonte, PA, Jillian Anthony of Erie, PA, Kyle Norek of Portville, NY and Kelsie Norek of Ithaca, NY.
Great-grandchildren Jessica, John, Gabriel and Serci Graham, Novella and Ellory Freeman and Charles Anthony.Phyllis is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Richard and Walter Benson and sisters Gayle Robbins and Kathryn Benson.
Friends will be received at the St. Eulalia Catholic Church 6 Maple Street, Coudersport on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 10:00am, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am followed by a luncheon at St. Eulalia’s Parish Center Coudersport.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com
Memorials may be made to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport PA 16915
Donna C. (Campbell) Owen, 98, of Wellsboro, PA.
Donna C. (Campbell) Owen, 98, of Wellsboro, passed away Monday May 15, 2023, at the Green Home in Wellsboro.
She was born July 7, 1924, in Elmira, NY to Theodore and Bertha Angelina (Norman) Campbell. On April 14, 1946, she married Jack L. Owen. Donna graduated from Northside High School of Corning, NY in 1942. To support WWII, she built bomb sights alongside other women. Upon her graduation from Albany State Lab School, she worked in state labs in Geneva and Corning, NY. She then worked as a lab technician for Soldiers and Sailors for 38 years, and also ran the blood bank. She and Jack were founding members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Wellsboro, and active in its construction, later they were a part of the formation of Hope Lutheran Church in Charleston, and more recently she had been active in the Wellsboro Baptist Church through the Shared Home. Donna was active in Business and Professional Women, she supported the local Lion’s Club as a spouse of a member, was a Scout leader with the Brownies and Girl Scouts of America, enjoyed gardening, loved being a grandmother and a great-grandmother, and was an avid Penn State Football fan.
Donna is survived by her son: Jay Owen LCDR USNR Ret. (Deborah) of Shillington, PA; a daughter: Jan Bennett (Alan) of Nichols, NY; four grandchildren: Amy Jo Clinard (Mickey), Travis Bennett (Britt), John Owen EOC USN (Agata), and Laura Owen; and seven great-grandchildren, she was a dedicated dog-mom and is survived by her faithful companion Chip. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a sister: Sara Anne VanOrder.
Donna’s family has entrusted her arrangements to the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home 139 Main Street Wellsboro, PA, and there will be a memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in Donna’s memory be made to the Wellsboro Shared Home 27 Bacon Street Wellsboro, PA 16901. To share a memory or condolence with her family visit www.tusseymosher.com.
Joyce G. Meloni, 85, formerly of Hemlock Road, St. Marys, PA.
Joyce G. Meloni, 85, formerly of Hemlock Road, St. Marys, passed away on Monday,May 15, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor.
She was born on August 26, 1937 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Orville and Mary Ford Ganoe.
Joyce was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School class of 1955. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and retired from Stackpole Carbon after many years as a Personnel Clerk. Joyce then worked for the Community Nurses Home Support for a number of years.
In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her longtime companion; Larry Bucher.
Funeral Services for Joyce G. Meloni will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church, 140 N. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Pastor Missy Smith officiating.
Burial will follow in the St. Marys Protestant Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 9:45 AM until 10:30 AM.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Penn Highlands Community Nurses or to the First United Methodist Church.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com
Jeffery A. Little, 61, of 88 Kennedy Street, Bradford, PA.
Jeffery A. Little, 61, of 88 Kennedy Street, Bradford passed away Monday May 15, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at UPMC Shadyside after a 5-year battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
Born September 9, 1961, in Bradford, he was the son of Harry Little Sr. who survives, and the late Mary Chase, and the late Patrick McGee.
Jeff graduated from Limestone High School in 1979 where he excelled in football and basketball and continued his education at BOCES in Olean, NY, where he received an electrical certificate.
On November 3, 1979, in Limestone, NY, he married his high school sweetheart Debbie (Pascarella) Little, who survives.
Jeff worked in the oil and gas industry for 30 plus years where he eventually retired from the Department of Environmental Protection as a site inspector shortly after his leukemia diagnosis.
Jeff excelled in football, where he was named the Big 30 Player of the Year in 1979, following a stellar football career. He would later be inducted into the Allegany-Limestone Sports Wall of Fame in 2004. Jeff was named the Honorary Captain for Team New York in the 2019 Big 30 All Star Charities Classic Game. As an avid sports follower, Jeff was a huge Minnesota Vikings and Penn State Nittany Lions fan. He volunteered his time coaching local youth in baseball, wrestling, and football. Commonly known as “Floyd”, he competed in the Bradford/Olean Men’s Softball League for several years. His biggest passion was coaching and mentoring his two boys in their athletic endeavors. He took great pride in his three grandchildren, as their “Da”, he enjoyed every minute he spent with them. As a big brother figure, Jeff enjoyed spending time side by side with his brother-in-law Mark Pascarella.
Surviving in addition to his wife Debbie of 44 years, are his two sons, Jason (Kristin) Little of Albany, NY, and Brian (Kylee) Little of Bradford, three grandchildren Kelcie Little, Braylon Little and Mason Little, four sisters, Laurie (Chris) Johnson, Michelle McGee, Cindy (Chris) Coppella, Jessie (John) Rounsville, one brother Jay (Tracy) Little, one maternal aunt, Vera Kohler, his mother-in-law, Brenda Pascarella as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Chase, father Patrick McGee, one brother Harry R. Little Jr., his grandmother Jeanette Vaughn, and father-in-law James Pascarella.
Friends will be received on Sunday, May 21, 2023, from Noon to 1:00 PM, in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 372 East Main Street, where funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM with Rev. Fred Zickefoose, Pastor of the Bradford Area Parish, officiating.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Big 30 All Star Charities Classic, P.O. Box 82, Bradford, PA 16701.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Gerald A. Agosti, 87, of Kersey, PA.
Gerald A. Agosti, 87, of Kersey, died on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Penn Highlands Elk after a lengthy illness.
He was born on February 15, 1936, in Force, a son of the late William and Helen Majchrzak Agosti.
On November 14, 1959, he married Patricia Wallace, who survives.
Gerald was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Bennetts Valley High School. For many years, Gerald worked as a mechanic at Keystone. He was a member of St. Marys KOF, C.M.F, Kersey Fireman’s Club, PFL, and Dagus Mines Legion. Gerald enjoyed taking walks in the woods, making wine, and watching the steelers.
In addition to his loving wife of 63 years, Patricia, he is survived by 4 daughters: Deb Hoffman and her husband Luke of Ridgway, Karen Agosti of Ridgway, Loretta Pistner of St. Marys, and Elizabeth Agosti from Williamsport, 2 sons; Richard Agosti of St. Marys and Randy Agosti of Byrnedale, 11 grandchildren; Ben, Nicholas (Ashlee), R.J (Kelsea), Kenny (Gina), Darryn, Jason, Forest, Kylie, Josie, Shelby, and Devin, 4 great grandchildren; Hailey, Kinsley, Brianna, and Maylee. He is also survived by a brother, Floyd Agosti of Penfield.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers; Donald and Robert Agosti, a sister in infancy, and a son in law, Rodney Pistner.
Funeral services for Gerald A. Agosti will be held privately and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Knights of Columbus.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 339 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Time For Spring Cleaning At The Roulette Hill Cemetery
Roulette Hill Cemetery
Annual Spring Reminder
It’s that time of year when the hill is bright, green and beautiful again.
Please clean off old flowers and broken items before Memorial Day Weekend. Garbage cans are available next to the shed at the top of the hill, if needed for disposal.
Thank you all.
Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center Culinary Arts – ServSafe® Certifications 2023
Not Shown: Shawn Tucker, Angel Williams
ServSafe® certification is a series of trainings – followed by a test – which instructs foodservice workers on the best practices for preventing foodborne illness in commercial settings. The certification takes 16 hrs to complete and is an industry recognized certification. Congratulations to all!
Roulette Twp. Meeting Cancelled; Office Closed Rest of Week
Roulette Township
1m ·
***ATTENTION***
Tonight’s Township Supervisors meeting is CANCELED and the office will be closed the remainder of the week. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
PA Fish & Boat Commissioners Approve Fee Increases for 2024 License Year
HARRISBURG, Pa. (May 17) – During a special meeting held today, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Board of Commissioners gave final approval to a list of proposed fishing license fee adjustments for the 2024 license year.
Under the proposal, the price of the most common fishing licenses and permits, a Resident Annual Fishing License, Trout Permit, and Combination Trout/Lake Erie Permit, would increase by $2.50 each when 2024 licenses go on sale beginning on December 1, 2023. Separate adjustments would be applied to other license and permit categories for non-residents, seniors, and tourists. Revenues from these fee adjustments are expected to generate an estimated $2.4 to $2.9 million annually for the PFBC’s Fish Fund to support fishing related programs.
In accordance with Act 56 of 2020, which provided the PFBC with the authorization to set fees, the proposed fee adjustments were given preliminary approval by the Board during a special meeting on March 1, presented during a public hearing on April 24, and given final approval by the Board today. Also, in accordance with Act 56, the final rule proposal, transcript of the public hearing, and all public comments associated with the proposal will now be shared with the Pennsylvania House and Senate Game and Fisheries Committees for their review.
…FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM EDTTHURSDAY…
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
1105 AM EDT Wed May 17 2023
…FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY…
* WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected.
* WHERE…Warren, McKean, Potter, Elk, Cameron, Northern
Clinton, Tioga, Northern Lycoming and Sullivan Counties.
* WHEN…From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Freeze conditions will kill crops and other sensitive
vegetation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Take protective measures now as freezing temperatures could
damage or kill tender plants and vegetation. Potted plants should
be brought inside.
The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State
College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web
at weather.gov/ctp.
Freeze Warning issued May 17 at 10:57AM EDT until May 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo
DESCRIPTION: …FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY…
* WHAT…A hard freeze and widespread frost with sub-freezing
temperatures in the lower 20s expected. Temperatures near the
Lake Erie shore will be in the middle 30s with patchy frost.
* WHERE…Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus,
Allegany, and Southern Erie counties.
* WHEN…From 11 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
INSTRUCTIONS: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo (Western New York)
Letter to the Editor: Quality Health Care Starts in the Field
On an average day, people don’t typically think about the worst happening at any moment, but then a sudden pain fills your chest, a family member has a traumatic accident, or maybe someone close to you begins to have an allergic reaction. What do you do? Dial 911 and wait for the ambulance to come. First on the scene, no matter the call, day and night, EMS clinicians are at the ready – prepared, professional, rising to every challenge and vigilant for whatever is next.
As we enter National EMS Week (May 21-27), I want to take the opportunity to offer appreciation and praise, personally, and on behalf of my colleagues at UPMC in North Central Pa., to these often-unsung heroes answering the call and caring for our communities.
This year’s theme – EMS: Where Emergency Care Begins – acknowledges the essential role our EMS clinicians play in ensuring quality emergency care is just a phone call away.
Access to quality emergency care is a critical part of the health care delivery system, especially in rural regions like those we serve here in north central Pennsylvania, and it starts before a patient ever makes it to a hospital or care facility. Annually, the EMS system in Pennsylvania responds to a little over 2.4 million requests – the majority of which are emergency responses to incident scenes. EMS clinicians are always being asked to do more with less and yet they continue to rise to the occasion without faltering. Career or volunteer, it doesn’t matter, as they are all professionals when the tones drop.
EMS clinicians, thank you for all that you do. Successful outcomes in emergencies start with you. You are the most present example of health care in our communities. You are the ones out on the streets and in homes every day making a difference.
As the demand for EMS services in our communities continues to exponentially grow, I encourage everyone to take the time to inquire on how they can help support their local EMS agencies. Many of these agencies are looking for volunteers and you can help make a difference. Additionally, I ask everyone to consider taking a CPR, first aid, or Stop the Bleed course. These courses can often be completed in a few hours but can help you make a difference as a bystander and potentially even save a life.
Jeffrey Myers, DO
EMS Medical Director
Emergency Services, UPMC in North Central Pa.
Exploring Careers in Healthcare
The Education Council is pleased to partner with UPMC Cole to provide a healthcare exploration experience for students. Healthcare explorers will spend three days at UPMC Cole running through medical simulations and health science career observation. The other two days will be spent at the Education Council’s Coudersport office, being introduced to common medical terminology and the human body through games, hands-on activities, and learning about the opportunities for healthcare career preparation. Transportation and lunch are provided.
This camp, taught by Lana Barth, CTC Health Assistance Instructor, is for students entering grades 7– 9. It is scheduled for Monday, July 17 through Friday, July 21, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. To register, visit www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call (814) 545-1333.
…FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING..
Freeze Watch issued May 17 at 3:53AM EDT until May 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo
DESCRIPTION: …FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING…
* WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures 25 to 30 possible.
* WHERE…Oswego, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua,
Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Southern Erie counties.
* WHEN…From this evening through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
INSTRUCTIONS: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo (Western New York)
ROULETTE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA
ROULETTE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MAY MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA
May 17, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
80 Railroad Ave., Roulette, PA, Potter County
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comment
RVFD Call Statistics Report
Water/Sewer Report
Roadmaster Report
April 19, 2023 Monthly Meeting Minutes
Unpaid bills for May 17, 2023
April 2023 Profit & Loss & Balance Sheet
ROAD BONDS:
Current Road Bonds –
Closed Road Bonds –
OLD BUSINESS:
Clean-up days tabled from last month
NEW BUSINESS:
Quotes on solar street lights
Quote for repairs on the 2009 Ford F550
Quotes on weed sprayer
OTHER BUSINESS:
CORRESPONDENCE & INFORMATIONAL:
Realty Transfer Tax for March
Real Estate Taxes for March
ADJOURN:
Wednesday Morning Accident on Rt. 6 in Roulette
Roulette Chemical Engine #1
At 6:17 AM on Wednesday, Roulette Chemical Engine Company #1 units are currently operating at a motor vehicle accident on Route 6 near the Trout Brook Road. Please use caution in the area!