Sign Replacement Project to Begin Next Week on Route 15 in Tioga County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a sign replacement project will begin next week on Route 15 northbound and southbound in Tioga County.
On Monday, July 17, 2023, the contractor, Green Acres, Contracting, Inc., will begin replacing signs along Route 15 between south of Exit 179 (Routes 660 and 15 / Covington and Canoe Camp) and the New York state line. Work will be performed during daylight hours. Motorists can expect temporary shoulder closures where work is being performed.
Green Acres Contracting, Inc., is the prime contractor for the $142,000 sign replacement project. Work is expected to be completed by October of 2023, weather permitting.
Motorists should be alert, watch for shoulder closures, and drive with caution.
James “Jim” Leroy Dake, age 83, of Tioga, PA
James “Jim” Leroy Dake, age 83, of Tioga, PA passed away at his home on July 5, 2023.
Jim was born on September 18, 1939 in Port Allegany, PA and he was a son to the late Albert B. and Alice A. (Mattison) Dake. Jim worked at Ingersoll-Rand for a few years and in that time he met Weny Tombs. Not long after meeting, Jim married Weny and they were together for several years before her passing.
Following Ingersoll-Rand, Jim became a farmhand up until he couldn’t anymore. He enjoyed mowing lawns, helping his brother-in-law cut wood, visiting friends and family, drinking beer and reminiscing about his father. He was also a past member of the Knoxville VFW.
James is survived by his stepchildren; Larry Seeley of Westfield, PA, Bobby Seeley of St. Mary, PA, Donny (Tina) Seeley of Westfield, PA, Randy (Pam) Sharp of Carlisle, PA and Philip (Tina) Seeley of Bath, NY; numerous step-grandchildren; and siblings, Diane Surine of Tioga, PA and Harry (Rita) Dake of Williamsport, PA.
He was preceded in death by both his parents; his loving wife, Weny Dake; step-daughter, Barb Seeley; brothers, Charlie, Herb, Bill and Henry Dake; step-brothers, Ervin, Bob and George; sisters, Donna Gardner, Sandy Davis and Arlene Dake; and in-laws, Joe and Helen Tombs.
A celebration of life will be held at the Osceola Volunteer Fire Department, 7654 State Rte. 49, Osceola, PA on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 2:00pm with Rev. Larry O’Dell speaking. Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, www.kenyonfuneralhome.com
Paul C. O’Toole, 86, of Eldred, PA
Paul C. O’Toole, 86, of Eldred, PA passed away on Saturday (July 8, 2023) at the Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on Sept. 5, 1936, he was the son of George and Agnes Dixon O’Toole. On July 2, 1994 in the Duke Center United Methodist Church he married Barbara Unverdorben, who survives.
Paul attended Bradford Area Schools and resided in Bradford until 1993 when he moved to Eldred. He worked as a machinist at Dresser Manufacturing until his retirement.
He was a member of the McCrea Brook Wesleyan Church. In earlier years, he enjoyed the outdoors, including hunting and fishing. Later, he put down his gun and picked up a camera and started his love for taking nature photos.
Surviving is one son, Charles O’Toole of Mo.; two daughters, Debra Colman of Colo. and Lori Lupold of Jamestown, N.Y.; two stepsons, Ernie Taylor of Eldred and Fred Taylor; two stepdaughters, Rose (Jim) Huntoon of Bradford and Jessica (Tim) Shields of Portville, N.Y.; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister.
At this time there will be no services.
Online condolences may be made at www.framefuneralhome.com
Mary Anne Bosak Mureddu, 67, of Shinglehouse, PA
Mary Anne Bosak Mureddu, 67, of Shinglehouse, PA, passed away on July 8, 2023 at UPMC Williamsport after a lengthy illness.
Mary Anne was born on February 19, 1956 to John and Evelyn (Haner) Bosak.
Mary Anne attended and graduated in 1974 from Oswayo Valley in Shinglehouse, PA. While in school she was a member of the rifle team, National Honor Society, drama club, chorus, band front, the Green Quill, the Gleaner, the girl’s basketball team as manager, and Varsity club. She went on to graduate from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s degree in social work.
Mary Anne held various jobs throughout the years, most recently as a bar tender for the Shinglehouse American Legion. Mary Anne was a very dedicated and hard working woman prior to her health declining. She could often be found working in her gardens, caring for her animals, or taking a leisurely drive on the back roads listening to Janis Joplin. Mary Anne loved to travel and go on family vacations, especially to the Naples, FL beaches.
She was known for her quick wit, great sense of humor, her ferocity, and piercing blue eyes. One never had to wonder what she was thinking, if her mouth did not say it – her eyes would. Mary Anne possessed a kind and compassionate heart and instinctively took care of her family and friends. She was unwavering in her support.
Mary Anne’s greatest loves were her children and grandchildren. She was a true matriarch and will be missed endlessly.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Jessica Mureddu (Eric Schreiber) of Coudersport, Justin Mureddu of Shinglehouse, and Andrew Mureddu (Tina Bauder) of Port Allegany; and grandchildren – Alyssa, Michael, Rowan, Emil, Amzi, Lucas, and Hunter.
Mary Anne was predeceased by her parents.
In honor of Mary Anne’s wishes, there will be no funeral service.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Collins Chapel, Galeton.
Donna Gray Laih, 85, of North Warren, PA
Donna Gray Laih, 85, of North Warren, PA passed away on Tuesday July 11, 2023 in the John and Orpha Blair Hospice House.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday July 17, 2023, in the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St. Warren. A visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service on Monday in the funeral home.
A complete obituary will be published when it’s available.
Sharon Kay Sprester, 70, of 20 JFK Drive, Lewis Run, PA
Sharon Kay Sprester, 70, of 20 JFK Drive, Lewis Run, PA passed away, Tuesday July 11, 2023, at her residence, surrounded by her family.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Bruce D. Holliday, 69, of Belleview Avenue, Bradford, PA
Bruce D. Holliday, 69, of Belleview Avenue, Bradford, PA went to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born March 2, 1954, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Donald “Doc” and Virginia (Marvin) Holliday. He was a 1971 graduate of Limestone Union Free.
Bruce was formerly employed as a cook at the Bucksnort Restaurant, Perkins in Olean, Bradford, and Warren, and most recently at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
He attended Limestone Pentecostal Tabernacle Church, and the Bradford American Legion Post 108.
Bruce was an avid collector, loved music, and loved to make people laugh. Above all he loved Jesus, his family, friends and his church family.
Surviving is his wife, Anne (Sweeney) Holliday, of Bradford, one brother, Dennis (Kathy) Holliday, of Limestone, NY, three nieces, Amber, Jamie, and Chevonne, and one nephew, Mark.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother Mark Dale Holliday.
Family will receive friends on Saturday July 15, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm in the Limestone Pentecostal Tabernacle at 2:30 pm funeral and committal services will be held with Pastor Lori DeAngelis, officiating. Full Military Honors will be accorded at 1:15 pm in the Church by the Honor Guard of the Bradford American Legion Post 108.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Limestone Pentecostal Tabernacle Church.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
PennDOT Announces Tree Trimming Work in Potter County
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that work to trim and remove trees on Route 244 in Potter County will begin the week of July 17. This work will enhance driver safety and extend the life of the roadway surface.
PennDOT expects the work to take several months to complete, but all work is weather dependent. The contractor will complete the work during daylight hours. Drivers may encounter short delays as roadway flaggers enforce an alternating traffic pattern during these operations. Drivers should remain alert for flaggers and slow-moving or stopped traffic.
Tree trimming and removal provide “daylighting” to the roadway, allowing sunlight to speed snow and ice melt during winter. It also enhances sight distance at some locations and lessens the potential for old and dead trees to fall onto the road. Patriot Tree Surgeons of Allentown, PA, is the contractor on this project.
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.
Kane Man Charged In Eco-Terrorism Incident
McKean County District Attorney’s Office reports that, on May 29, 2023, Pennsylvania State Police-Lewis Run began an investigation into damaged tanks holding gas and crude oil on a lease on Forest Road, McKean County which caused leakage into the ground.
Trooper Andrew Eliason filed the above charges against James Andrew Morgan of Kane.
Magisterial District Judge Dominic Cercone arraigned MORGAN and set bail at $75,000 (straight). MORGAN was remanded to the McKean County Jail and is scheduled for central court on July 13, 2023 at the McKean County Courthouse.
Charges (18) 3302 (B) Risking Catastrophe (F3) (18) 3304 (A)(1) Criminal Mischief (F3) 18 Pa.C.S.A. 3311 (Ecoterrorism-Intimidate Individual Lawfully Participating in Activity) Location Wetmore Township Smethport, PA 16749 Arrest Date Jul 6, 2023 Incident Type Vandalism
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/da/136029/arrests/morgan-james-andrew-18-3302-b-risking-catastrophe-f3-and-2-additional-charges?fbclid=IwAR16XluP83dqr2pVZrJWgCUP-cnkpDv6VrwPNNXByDOj0PkB6wydIY5fN-I
MCCF announces Martin K. Henneman Memorial Scholarship Fund
The McKean County Community Foundation announced a new scholarship that will be awarded in the 2023-24 school year by the Martin K. Henneman Memorial Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is available to a McKean County High School Senior or an adult learner who is a graduate of any McKean County High School. Applicant will be pursuing a post-secondary degree, certificate or license in the field of criminal justice, paramedic, EMT, police officer training or an emergency public servant.
The fund was established by the family and friends of Marty Henneman, husband, father, brother, friend, and hero, who passed away in 2022. He had a strong passion for providing service to others, caring deeply about the safety and protection of those around him and all he met. This scholarship, established in his name, honors his lifelong dedication to service.
Marty, a 1985 graduate of Wellsboro High School, enlisted in the United States Army and worked as a Military Policeman in Germany until he was honorably discharged in 1987. He received the Army Service Ribbon, Army Medal Achievement, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Expert Marksmanship Badge in rifles, grenades, and handguns. He then attended Mansfield University, majoring in Criminal Justice. In October of 1992, he enlisted at the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. He worked all across Pennsylvania during his time in the State Police. He served as a Trooper, Fire Marshal, Corporal, Patrol Unit Supervisor, Crime Unit Supervisor, Staff Services Section Supervisor, Sergeant, and his final assignment was Station Commander as he retired in 2016.
Martin was an active supporter of his community. He was Chief Deputy Coroner of McKean County; former adjunct professor at Pitt-Bradford teaching criminal justice; former president and member of the Seneca Law Enforcement Association (SLEA); owner and operator of IOA Consulting, LLC, which provided training for self-protection and private investigation services; former member of the Rotary Club of Bradford and former member of the Bradford Area Choral Boosters. He was a man of many hobbies as well including hunting, fishing, motorcycle riding, amateur radio operator, and spending time with his friends, family, and many Weimaraners.
The McKean County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies. The Foundation works with donors to help them support issues and organizations they care about, with nonprofits to offer grant opportunities to assist in their work and projects, and with students to administer scholarships that help them get the education they need. To learn how you can support the mission of MCCF contact them at 844-335-2702 or email mccf@mckeancountyfoundation.org.
ATTENTION LIBERTY TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS:
Liberty Township
ATTENTION LIBERTY TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS: the Township will be paving Upper Open Brook tomorrow 7/11/23 from 7AM until 2PM and the road from Rt. 6 to Baker Road will be closed during those hours. Thank you for your patience.
Michael I. Lunger, 54, of St. Marys, PA
Michael I. Lunger, 54, of St. Marys, PA passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 7, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.
He was born on December 22, 1968 in St. Marys, a son of the late Edward and Florence Johnson Lunger.
Mike was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ridgway. He worked as a mechanic for a number of years and then worked together with his late son, Deryk, at Penn Pallet. In his free time, he enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and fishing. He also liked spending time in his garage, mowing his lawn, and working in the apple orchard.
He is survived by his fiance, Laura Sorg of St. Marys, and by three siblings; Mark (Fay) Lunger of St. Marys, David (Diane) Lunger of DuBois and Diane (Ken) Wolff of Daguscahonda. He is also survived by 2 step-daughters; Thomasine Snelick and Michaela Sorg, as well as by several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his only son; Deryk Lunger on December 30, 2021.
Family and friends will be received for a Memorial Gathering at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Friday, July 14, 2023 from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM.
Memorial Contributions may be made to a favorite charity.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com
Causer to Host Senior Citizens Expos
BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) will once again host a series of Senior Citizens Expos to provide area seniors and their family members and caregivers convenient access to a wide range of information in one convenient location.
“This is a great opportunity for our senior citizens and their caregivers to connect with service providers here in the area,” Causer said. “I encourage everyone to take advantage of what the expos have to offer.”
The events will be held as follows:
- Bradford: Friday, Aug. 4, at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Sports and Fitness Gymnasium, Campus Drive, Bradford.
- Kane: Friday, Sept. 8, at the Kane Community Center, 46 Fraley St., Kane.
- Roulette: Friday, Oct. 13, at the Roulette Fire Hall, 12 River St., Roulette.
Each event is free to attend and will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided and door prize drawings will be held at 12:30 p.m. at each event.
Causer is encouraging businesses, agencies and organizations that offer services to senior citizens to take part in the expo to connect with potential clients. Exhibitors share information about health care, insurance, nutrition and exercise, fire safety, financial planning, fraud protection, government services, hunting/fishing, personal safety and more. Health screenings will also be offered.
For more information about the senior expos, or to register as an exhibitor, contact Causer’s Bradford office at 814-362-4400. Information is also available at RepCauser.com or on Facebook at Facebook.com/RepCauser.