Gary Michael HUNT, 67, of Whitesville, NY
Gary Michael HUNT, 67, of Whitesville, NY, died Saturday, May 6, 2023 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born December 24, 1955, in Hallsport, he was the son of Leon A. and Margaret S. Billings Hunt. He attended Whitesville Central School. Gary loved farming and was a lifelong farmer. He enjoyed watching movies, music, riding motorcycle, and hunting.
Surviving are: a son, Chad (Amy) Hunt of Wellsville; three daughters, Tammy Hunt of Whitesville, Carrie (Milo) Grey of Poulsbo, WA, and Serina Hunt of Wellsville; four grandchildren, Dakota Graves, Jacob Graves, Skylar Graves, and Lee Mallory; a great-granddaughter, Abigail Green; two sisters, Leah (Lloyd) Potter of Whitesville and Lois (Burdette) Cowburn of Ulysses, PA; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Noreen K. Whitesell.
Friends may call at OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville on Friday, May 12, 2023 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, with Funeral Services following at 11:00 AM. Rev. Dennis Munro will officiate. Burial will be in Hallsport Union Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Independence Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 309 Whitesville, NY 14897. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Harvey “Dan” Schuster, 77, of Pithole Road, Cyclone,
Harvey “Dan” Schuster, 77, of Pithole Road, Cyclone, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born August 14, 1945, in Erie, he was a son of the late John and Kathryn (Trabold) Schuster.
Dan was a 1963 graduate of East High School in Erie. He was employed as an electrician.
Dan enjoyed golf, fishing, softball & bowling.
Surviving is his loving companion, Nancy Kohler, with whom he resided, three sons, John (Helen) Schuster, of Bradford, Timothy (Leila) Schuster, of Brazil, Patrick (Jennifer) Schuster, of Cleveland, six sisters, Kathy, Betsy, Trudy, Barbara, Peggy and Diane, one brother, Thomas Schuster, six grandchildren, Tim, Catherine, Connor, Gabriel, Benjamin, Melinda, two great grandchildren, Liliana and Winter and several nieces and nephews.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one infant son.
A celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Gene A. Nortum of Brockport, formerly of Wilcox and Johnsonburg, PA.
Gene A. Nortum of Brockport, formerly of Wilcox and Johnsonburg, passed away May 6, 2023 at the age of 87 after a brief illness.
He was born on July 4, 1935, he was the son of the late Chester and Florence (Nagel) Nortum Cherry.
Gene served three years in the National Guard reserves. He had been employed at Weyerhaeuser retiring in 1997. He was a member of the Wilcox Sportmen’s Club, Brockport American Legion, Brockport Army & Navy Club, and the Ridgway Moose.
Gene was an avid motorcycle rider and hunter. He enjoyed playing cards with his family until his last days. He loved camping, always making the biggest campfires, golfing, playing pool and horseshoes, polka dancing and spending time with his grandkids. Gene spent several winters in Florida as a snowbird. He had many of his own famous quotes “Just between you, me and the fencepost“, “all shit in the side, will you do me one favor” “hey mon!” and “been there and back.”
Gene is survived by his 2 daughters, Jean Ann Mohney of Wilcox, Deb (Woody) Shaffer of Wilcox, and 1 son, Ron (Deb) Nortum of Tarentum, his long-time partner Jean Ceriani of Brockport, 1 brother, John Nortum (Shirley) of Wesleyville and 1 sister Joyce (Joe) Cherry of Johnsonburg, 9 grandchildren, Ed (Jolene) Murray, Charlene (Dave) Baumgratz, Michelle (Tim) Good, Dave (Kerri) Shaffer, Scott (Jamie) Shaffer, Lisa (Francie) Cherry, Brandy Nortum, Shannon Nortum, and Aleasha Nortum, 8 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved dog Sassy.
In addition to his parents, Gene was predeceased by his brothers Robert Nortum, Lawrence Nortum and a sibling in infancy.
A Memorial Service for Gene A. Nortum will be held on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Krise Funeral Home, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853, with Rev. Ann Foor officiating.
Family and friends will be received from 12:00 PM until the time of service.
Burial will follow at Wardvale United Methodist Cemetery.
If desired, memorial contributions should be made to the Wilcox Fire Department, PO Box 117 Wilcox, PA 15870.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
James Fries, 52, of 224 West Corydon St., Bradford, PA.
James Fries, 52, of 224 West Corydon St., Bradford, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Olean General Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Patricia A. Levenduski, 89, of 149 Houston Road, St. Marys, PA.
Patricia A. Levenduski, 89, of 149 Houston Road, St. Marys, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Buffalo General Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born May 29, 1933 in Johnsonburg, daughter of the late William and Mary (Hoh) Zuraski. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Wilcox High School, Class of 1951. In her early years she worked at Stackpole Carbon in Johnsonburg and then as a cook at Elk Haven Nursing Home for many years.
On May 29, 1954, in the Holy Rosary Church in Johnsonburg, she married Edward Levenduski, who survives. They were blessed to share 68 years of marriage together.
In addition to her husband, Pat is survived by two daughters: Pam Bilodeau (John) and Mary Hauber; two sons: Joel Levenduski (Michalena) and Kenny Levenduski (Lorrie); a sister, Irene Micale; a brother, William “Billy” Zuraski; along with 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and two step-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters and brothers-in-law: Anastasia Parnell (Fred), Elizabeth “Honey” Nelson (Russell “Bunny”), Loretta Gerber (Harold “Bud”), Marcella Fledderman (Arthur), and Tillio “Tink” Micale; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Lawrence “Buzzy” Zuraski (Delores), Robert “Bob” Zuraski (Grace), and Shirley Zuraski; also a son-in-law, Chris Hauber; one grandchild, Nick Levenduski; and one step-grandchild, Erin Martinko.
She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church and enjoyed being outside at camp, walking in the woods, fishing, swimming, and playing those slot machines.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 11:00AM with the Rev. Thomas More Sikora, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
A private visitation will be held by the family.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the St. Marys Ambulance Service, 773 Johnsonburg Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.
The Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Richard R. Brocius, 87, of 9 Maple Court, Lewis Run, PA.
Richard R. Brocius, 87, of 9 Maple Court, Lewis Run, passed away, Friday, May 5, 2023, with his wife and family at his side, in his home.
Born June 24, 1935, in Red Bank, he was a son of the late Albert and Cora (Dean) Brocius. He attended Bradford High School.
On February 22, 1958, in Portville NY, he married his high school sweetheart Linda (Clugston) Brocius, who survives.
Dick worked at Johnson Radio, B&B Electric and retired after more than 20 years from Control Chief.
He enjoyed panning for gold, playing guitar for the Crook Farm AllStar Band. He volunteered at the Landmark Society and at Crook Farm. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and teaching them to pan for gold.
Surviving in addition to his wife Linda, of 65 years, is one son, Timothy Brocius, of Bradford, one daughter-in-law, Joy L. Brocius of Bradford, four grandchildren, Kristi (Greg) Booth, Jen (Kerry) Roslinski, Richard (Tiffany) Brocius , and Tasha Brocius, 13 great-grandchildren, Tamlynn Lafredo, Zoie Lafredo, Landon Lafredo, Liam Lafredo, Logan Lafredo, Devon Booth, Taylor Booth, Tristin Booth, Tylar Booth, Kiara Hogue, Kyler Hogue, Ayden Brocius, and Austin Brocius.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Richard E. Brocius who died April 29, 2020, two brothers, and two sIsters.
Private graveside services will be held for the family at McKean Memorial Park Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Landmark Society, Crook Farm, P.O. Box 1021, Bradford, PA, 16701, or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Roger D. Grover, 63, of Smethport, PA,
Roger D. Grover, 63, of Smethport, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, February 24, 2023, after a lengthy illness.
Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Rogers’ Life on Saturday May 13, 2023, at 1:00 pm at the pavilion at Hamlin Lake in Smethport, with Rev. Max Simms, pastor of the Hilltop Baptist Church, officiating.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Gildo R. Torchia, age 83, of Wilcox Road, Johnsonburg, PA
Gildo R. Torchia, age 83, of Wilcox Road, Johnsonburg, PA, died May 7, 2023 at Penn Highlands-DuBois, after a lengthy illness. A son of the late Frank and Josephine (DiNardo) Torchia, he was born on June 27, 1939 in Ridgway, PA. On June 13, 1970 he married Georgia (Newell), who preceded him in death on September 29, 2018.
Gildo is survived by: two daughters, JoAnn (Michael) Fitch of Duncansville and Georgann (Cory) Barnett of Johnsonburg; five grandchildren, Maddison (Niels vanBeusekam) Fitch, Reghan and Trent Fitch and Sydney and Justin Barnett; and a sister, Serafina (Richard) Alo of Houston, TX.
Besides his wife and his parents, Gildo was predeceased by: a sister, Sister Francis Dominic Torchia, SSJ (Theresa).
Gildo was a 1957 Graduate of Johnsonburg Area Schools, attended the Clarion State Teachers College and received his Masters in Education from West Virginia University. He had served as a High School Math Teacher in Bradford, Cameron County and St. Marys Schools. For over forty five years he was the Owner/Operator of the J.R. Duke DiNardo Paving Company, retiring in 2016. He lived all his life in Johnsonburg. He was a founding member of ELCAM; former Borough Council Member; and past president of the JC’s.
Public visitation will be held on Friday, May 12, 2023, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and also on Saturday, from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. at the Ubel Funeral Home of Johnsonburg.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held, 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church of Johnsonburg, with Father David Wilson, celebrant.
Interment will take place next to his wife in the Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials to the Holy Rosary Church(Painting Fund) or the Johnsonburg Library, and will be accepting online condolences at the Ubel Funeral Home website(www.nedzafamilyfuneralhomes.com).
Wellsville Police Blotter
Wellsville N.Y. Police Department
Friday, May 5, 2023
Wellsville Police arrested Robert N. Young, age 33, of Wellsville, charging him with Grand Larceny 3rd (Class D Felony) and Issuing a Bad Check. The charges stem from a complaint made by North Main Lumber. Young was processed, issued an appearance ticket and released. Young is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court on May 16th at 4:30 pm.
DETECTIVES RAID HOME IN ELDRED – TWO IN CUSTODY
May 8th, 2023 (MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg Shaffer reports that a wanted man and his girlfriend have been taken into custody.
The McKean County Detectives executed a search warrant at a home located on Main Street in Eldred during the early evening of May 7th.
Earlier that morning, Detectives and Drug Task Force Officers, acting on information received from the Pennsylvania State Police alleging drug trafficking at that residence as well as the presence of wanted person Timothy Bottorf, initiated an investigation and were granted a search warrant.
Following the tip, Task Force Officers maintained a surveillance position at the residence. Eldred residents saw numerous marked and unmarked police vehicles from several departments of McKean County who participated in the raid.
A warrant had been issued for Bottorf on April 11th related to a Robbery that occurred in Bradford after he failed to appear at trial on that case. He had been incarcerated on the charge, unable to satisfy the $150,000 bail set by the Judge, until he posted it in March with the assistance of a bail bondsman.
The warrant was executed by McKean County Detectives, Officers with the Drug Task Force and K9 Duke of the City of Bradford Police Department who made forced entry into the residence. Officers announced that they would release the dog if any occupants did not make their presence known to officers.
Bottorf and Sarah Waid did not show themselves to officers. K9 Duke showed interest in a bedroom and led officers to the two. Bottorf and Waid were found hiding in the bedroom of the residence. No one else was in the home.
Members of the Pennsylvania State Police and other Task Force Officers secured the exterior of the residence to assist Officers inside as well as to ensure safety of neighboring residents.
After Bottorf and Waid were detained by Detectives, Task Force Officers and State Police searched the residence with the assistance of K9 Rigby of the McKean County Detective K9 Unit who alerted on the presence of controlled substances. Officers seized Methamphetamine, an AR15 rifle, drug paraphernalia, surveillance cameras, money and other items.
Bottorf was taken into custody on his warrant and incarcerated.
Waid was charged by County Detectives with 4 counts of Delivery or Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) – Felonies; Hindering Apprehension (harboring a wanted person) – Felony 3; and Possession of a Controlled Substance- misdemeanor.
Magisterial District Judge William Todd set bail at $300,000 and Waid was remanded to the McKean County Jail.
On May 8th, Bottorf was charged with Flight to Avoid Apprehension (Felony) and 2 counts of Possession of Firearm Prohibited (Felony and Misdemeanor). He was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge William Todd who set bail at $600,000 and remanded to the McKean County Jail.
District Attorney Vettenburg-Shaffer: “This operation was set into motion by a traffic stop of the Pennsylvania State Police. State Police then notified McKean County Detectives of potential drug trafficking. Detectives then worked the investigation back to the source, resulting in the above arrests. Excellent police work by all involved.” Additional charges are pending.
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/da/136029/post/detectives-raid-home-eldred-two-custody?fbclid=IwAR3u2no1DMl_Fz_367Gab-Nb5MQAGXOmj3hxJUyyHkCm_BUFVpxynT7B4E8
Permits Issued For New Gas Wells in Jones Township
| PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Jones Twp Township |
| Description: Gas permit issued on 5/1/2023 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC for site D09-M SRC WT 2333 353HU 53263 in Jones Twp township, Elk county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, permit, drilling, Gas |
| PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Jones Twp Township |
| Description: Gas permit issued on 5/1/2023 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC for site D09-M SRC WT 2333 354HU 53264 in Jones Twp township, Elk county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, permit, drilling, Gas |
| PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Jones Twp Township |
| Description: Gas permit issued on 5/1/2023 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC for site D09-M SRC WT 2333 355HU 53265 in Jones Twp township, Elk county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, permit, drilling, Gas |
Mansfield Dispatched For Search
At 12:22 PM on Monday, Mansfield Fire Dept. has been dispatched to 310 South Main Street to assist police in a search for a 13 year old male wearing a black hoodie & black backpack who left school & went into the woods at that location.
Drone 50 has been requested to scene.
At 1:10 PM–Police report that the youth has been located. Search dogs requested were cancelled.
Update on Route 6 Project in Potter County
Current Work Spans From Burtville To Coudersport
Coudersport, PA – With work continuing on a Route 6 project in Potter County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is providing an update. Work to remove guide rail and stabilize shoulders through the work zone has completed. The zone stretches from Port Allegany (McKean County line) to Coudersport.
Starting Tuesday, May 9, temporary traffic signals will be set to enforce an alternating traffic pattern at the bridge spanning Trout Brook. The bridge is about 5 miles west of Coudersport. Structure repairs will then commence, with an expected completion of July 1 for those repairs. Once structure repairs are complete, the temporary signals will be removed, and roadway flagging will be used for the rest of the project.
Later in May, roadwork activities will get underway, including roadway resurfacing, pipe replacements, inlets, guide rail improvements, box culvert repairs, outlet protection, pavement markings, and miscellaneous items.
PennDOT expects this work to be complete by the end of October. Roadwork across this section of Route 6 will improve the condition of the roadway and result in smoother, safer travel for area motorists. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. of State College, PA, is the contractor for this $7.6 million job. PennDOT reminds drivers to use caution in work zones, obey posted speed limits, and always buckle up.
Victim Identified in Fatal Motorcycle Collision Sunday Morning in Allegany
08 May 2023
On May 7, 2023, at 10:39 A.M., Troopers out of SP Olean responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on Buffalo Road in the town of Allegany.
Investigation determined that a 2019 Harley Davidson was traveling north bound on Buffalo Road failed to negotiate the curve, crossing into the oncoming lane and stuck a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado head on.
The operator of the Harley Davidson, Razvan Tuduc, 21, of North Collins, NY was pronounced deceased at the scene. The occupants in the Chevrolet were not injured. Cattaraugus County Medical Examiners office will perform an autopsy.
The Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Collision Reconstruction Unit assisted in this investigation.
Drainage Work Today on Little Pine Creek Road
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of maintenance work today, Monday, May 8, 2023, on Route 4001 (Little Pine Creek Road) in Cummings Township, Lycoming County.
A Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew will be performing drainage work on Little Pine Creek Road between Route 44 and Little Pine State Park. Motorists can expect single lane conditions with flagging where work is being performed. Work will be performed between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, watch for slow or stopped vehicles, watch for lane changes, and drive with caution through the work zone.
Minecraft
Get ready for an epic adventure that will take you to the blocky world of Minecraft! Join us for an exciting camp that will challenge your problem-solving skills, ignite your creativity, and test your teamwork abilities like never before. Work together with your fellow campers to overcome obstacles, create solutions, and achieve your goals. However, the excitement doesn’t stop there! You’ll also compete in team challenges that will put your Minecraft skills to the test. Build the tallest tower, navigate a tricky maze, or solve a riddle to unlock the next level.
This camp, taught by Brent Bryant, CTC Networking Instructor, is for students entering grades 5 – 9. It is scheduled for Monday, June 5 through Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 9:00a.m. – 3;00 p.m. in the Seneca Highlands CTC Networking Classroom. The cost is $20/person per person. To register, visit www.pottercountyedcouncil or call (814) 545-1333.
