Margaret A. “Peggy” Cashimere, 87, Olean, NY
Olean- Margaret A. “Peggy” Cashimere “Loving wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister & Aunt”
Margaret A. Cashimere passed away on June 11, 2024, at the Cuba Nursing Home after a long illness.
Born July 2, 1936, in Olean, NY, she was the daughter of Martin and Ardis Bryski. She married Paul Cashimere who predeceased her on November 13, 2021.
Peggy grew up in Olean, where she attended Olean High School and excelled in writing, receiving national recognition for her essays and poetry. She was also crowned Homecoming Queen in 1953 before graduating from OHS in 1954. In her next chapter, she became a full-time wife and mother, raising her six children in Olean. While her children were growing up, she was very active in the St. John’s school and church community as well as Archbishop Walsh High School. In 1990 she went to work for Archbishop Walsh as a secretary and Alumni Coordinator. This role suited her very well, as she was known for her meticulous record keeping and attention to detail. She and her husband Paul were awarded the Walsh Persons of the Year for their dedication and service to the Walsh community.
After retiring, she stayed active gardening and loved taking care of her flowers. She was also very active with her 16 grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling to Texas and Maryland for extended stays to spend time with them. She would follow each one of her 16 grandkids’ activities, from baseball to boy scouts to sports and dance. She also loved to cook and bake and could never say no to a request for her chocolate cake with white frosting.
MoreRichard “Gabby” Butterfuss, 90, of Ridgway, PA
Richard “Gabby” Butterfuss, 90, of Ridgway, PA passed away at his home on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
He was born on October 16, 1933, in Ridgway, the son of the late Donald and Edna Gerg Butterfuss.
On April 16, 1956, Richard married the late Joanne “Kaye” Luchs, who preceded him in death on September 22, 2018.
Richard was a dedicated member of St. Leo Catholic Church, devoting many years to teaching CCD to the community’s youth. He served in the United States Navy. Richard was known for his passion and dedication to coaching baseball, his love for playing in the band, and his enjoyment of country music. An avid crossword puzzle enthusiast, Richard also held the prestigious title of Past President of the Musician Union.
He is survived by 5 children; Toni (Francis) Funair of Cranberry Twp, Ruth (Richard) Anderson of Ridgway, John (Sue) Butterfuss of Ridgway, Mary (Jack) Kalonowski of Washington, and Lisa (Leroy) Fergusson of Ridgway, 16 grandchildren, Shannon, Mario, Amber, Maria, Lacey, Renee, Steven, Brody, Melissa, Steve, Bob, David, Paula, Ross, Sean, and Jennifer, and 24 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Gene Butterfuss and Donald Butterfuss, a sister, Peggy Kozowski, 2 granddaughters, Rebecca and Alexandia, and a great-granddaughter, Maggie.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 17, 2024, at 10:00 AM at St. Leo Catholic Church, 111 Depot Street, Ridgway, PA 15853, with Fr. Justin Pino officiating.
Burial will follow at St. Leo Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Krise Funeral Home, 130 Center St., Ridgway, PA 15853, from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM.
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
Wellsville Police: If You See It, Report It!
Wellsville N.Y. Police Department
Due to multiple incidents of theft and burglary in the Village, police are asking residents to be sure to lock the doors of your home and vehicles. We are also asking people to be vigilant and to report things out of the ordinary that maybe occurring in your neighborhood. Any suspicious activity that is reported can give police an opportunity to intervene and possibly prevent a crime from occurring. If you see it, report it!
Call 911 for an emergency response
Call (585) 593-5600 for non-emergency response/Administrative calls
An Introduction to Pennsylvania Native Bees At Bradford Area Public Library Thursday
Bradford, PA:
National Pollinator Week, June 17 – 23 is right around the corner! If you’re concerned about pollinators – and who shouldn’t be?! – one of the best and easiest actions you can take to assist them is to provide a space for them in your own garden. Join us as Dr. Mary Mulcahy, a biology professor at Pitt-Bradford, examines the essential elements and features that pollinators need to not only survive but thrive. Mulcahy will share some tips on pollinator-friendly yards and introduce the concept of an “equal opportunity garden” that takes an ecosystem view of lawns and home gardens.
Dr. Mulcahy possesses an interest in native plants, pollinators, and biodiversity in general. As a Master Gardener volunteer and a member of the Pennsylvania Bee Monitoring Team, Mulcahy is working to help researchers at Penn State University document native bee species in McKean County. She will give an update on what bee species have been documented so far in our local area and their fascinating natural history.
This free program will be held in the Bradford Area Public Library’s community room on Thursday, June 13 at 6 PM. All are encouraged to attend.
National Pollinator Week is a yearly event dedicated to increasing awareness about pollinators and their vital role in our ecosystem. The goal is to inspire individuals to take steps to safeguard these crucial organisms. Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, moths, bats, beetles, and hummingbirds, play a vital role in plant reproduction by transferring pollen from male to female flowers.
Madeline N. (Schwab) Tascone, 98, Orlando, FL
Madeline N. (Schwab) Tascone passed away on November 1, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.
Born June 18, 1925 in Bradford, PA, Madeline was the daughter of Rell and Florence (James) Schwab of Duke Center, PA. She was raised in Duke Center among a large extended family throughout her elementary and high school years and was a proud graduate of Otto Eldred High School, Class of 1943, traveling from Orlando to attend her 70th class reunion in 2013.
After World War II, Madeline moved to Bradford and worked at Kendall, during which time she met and married her husband, Joseph F. Tascone of Bradford, who had returned after serving with honor in the infantry in France. Joseph predeceased her in 2011.
During their marriage of 65 years, they raised five children and resided in Olean, NY, Erie, PA, St. Louis, MO, Montreal, Quebec, and Elmira, NY, as Joseph’s academic studies and career required, before retiring to Orlando in 1999.
MoreVictor W. Detwiler, 87, of Railroad Ave., East Smethport, PA
Victor W. Detwiler
Victor W. Detwiler, 87, of Railroad Ave., East Smethport, PA passed away Saturday (June 8, 2024) in his home, surrounded by family.
Born December 19, 1936, in Wooddale, PA, he was a son of Martin and Agnes P. Pletcher Detwiler. On Jun. 21, 1960, in Greensburg, PA, he married Maridell A. Davis, who survives.
Victor was a graduate of the Youngwood High School, class of 1954, and University of Pittsburgh, Applied Math, 2004.
He was a veteran, having served from 1955-1976 with the US Air Force. He served 21 years and his last tour was at the Pentagon. He worked with radar, Atlas D Missile, and most recently, with computer maintenance.
Victor also drove school bus for the Hempfield Area School District from 1977-2002.
He attended the Smethport Alliance Church & Good Life Chapel at Good Life RV Resort, Mesa, AZ. He was also a member of Smethport Elderberry Senior Group.
He enjoyed gardening, shuffleboard, bicycling, pinochle in AZ, and helping at the Smethport Senior Center or his church.
MoreMichael J. “Mike” Dunlavey, 61, a longtime resident of Coudersport, PA
Michael J. Dunlavey
COUDERSPORT, PA—Michael J. “Mike” Dunlavey, 61, a longtime resident of Coudersport, PA passed away in his home on Monday, June 10, 2024, after a vigilant 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.
Donald W. Paup, 97, of Fllckerwood Rd, Kane, PA
Donald W. Paup, 97, of Fllckerwood Rd, Kane, PA passed away Saturday (June 8, 2023) at the Lutheran Home at Kane.
Born January 18, 1927, in Kane he was the son of the late Donald Edward and Clara Marie Johnson Paup. On he enlisted in the US. Navy serving during WW II. On February 19, 1964, in Kane, he Married Martha Fogel ; together they shared 60 years of love and laughter.
Donald worked 42 years in various positions with the Chevron Oil Company in Texas. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #566 F & AM, Kane Community Methodist Church, and the American Mt. Jewett American Legion post 574. He was also a member of the volunteer Fire Department in Crane, TX for 25 years and then 17 years with the Kane Volunteer Fire Department. I
MoreShawnarea Callahan, 53, of Emporium, PA
Shawnarea Callahan, 53, of Emporium, PA passed away at her residence, Emporium, PA on Tuesday morning (June 4, 2024) following a brief illness.
She was born September 16, 1970 in Ridgway, PA a daughter of the late Daniel and Lillian Smith Zimmer and John Erskine. On October 14, 1995 in First United Methodist Church, Emporium, PA she married Thomas Callahan, who survives.
Shawnarae graduated from Cameron County High School. She was the former executive director of the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce. She loved hunting and fishing and was active in many high school sports as well as adult recreational sports. She loved spending time with her family and friends.
MoreMargaret “Peg” Victor Howard, 79, Ridgway, PA
Margaret “Peg” Victor Howard, surrounded by family and friends, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 79 years old.
She was born June 15, 1944, in Ridgway to Mario “Spike” T Victor and Margaret Whelan.
Peg was a lifelong resident of Ridgway. Throughout her life, she was a professional secretary, a showjumper, a scuba diver, a softball coach, a proud staff member at Joe Mac’s Pub, and an ATA bus driver. Among these achievements, Peg was a mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. She loved to travel, especially to attend her granddaughters’ softball games. Everyone who was ever in her orbit was imparted some kind of wisdom to, whether you wanted it or not. To say she will be missed by those who love her is an understatement.
She is survived by her partner Patricia Lewis of Ridgway; her sons Dean Howard and his wife Christine of Greensburg, and Daniel Howard and his wife Michelle of Ridgway; her granddaughters Margaret and Lauren Howard of Greensburg, and Elizabeth Howard of Florida; her grandsons Cameron Howard and his
partner Chelsie of Ridgway, Benjamin Howard and William Howard of Florida, and Frank Howard of Ridgway; her great-grandson Sullivan Howard of Ridgway; her sisters Carol Swanson and Marcia Dunton of Ridgway, and her brothers Frank Victor and his wife Melissa, and Michael Victor and his wife Betsy of
Erie. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and her great group of friends (Boogie, Kim, Mona, Pam, Gina, Rosa, Servie, Judy, and Amy).
She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved stepmother Betty Victor, her son Donald Howard, and her daughter-in-law Melissa Birch Howard.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Margaret Howard will be celebrated on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 11:00 AM at St. Leo Catholic Church, 111 Depot Street, Ridgway, PA 15853, with Fr. Justin Pino officiating.
Burial will be at Thayer Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Krise Funeral Home, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Penn Highlands Community Nurses.
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
Propane Truck Rollover With Driver Entrapped
6:00 PM–CLEARED:Crash on NY 243 both directions Town of Rushford; Town of Caneadea Line (Rushford)
At 10:59 AM on Tuesday, Houghton Fire & EMS have been dispatched to Rt. 243 & North Dam Road for a propane truck rollover with the driver entrapped with a head injury. Rushford & Belfast also dispatched.
Rt. 243 is CLOSED at the accident scene. HAZMAT dispatched.
PA Drilling Permit Violations
PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Rose Township, Jefferson County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/04/2024 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Rose Township, Jefferson county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP. |
Incident Date/Time: 2024-06-04 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Port Allegany Square Concerts Will Be At St. Gabriel’s Church Yard While Square Rebuilt
The first concert for the 2024 season featured the music of country singer Chris Eckert. Mother Nature did not cooperate and the concert was held indoors at the Gethsemane Lutheran Church Educational Unit.
Concerts, typically held on the Town Square, will be on the side yard at St. Gabriel’s Church on Arnold Avenue until the completion of the renovations on the square.
In case of rain, the concert will move inside.the Educational Unit, also on Arnold Avenue.
The concerts are free and open to the public. Refreshments are available for purchase and a 50/50 raffle will be held.
Money from the food sales will go to local groups and organizations and the proceeds from the raffles are donated to PACS.
This June 13 concert will feature the Music of the After Today Band.
The following week’s performer will be Rachael Karwowski.
2-Vehicle Crash Monday at Minard Run & High Street
Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department
On Monday, June 10, at 12:14 PM, station 15 and Ambulance 1 were dispatched to the intersection of Minard Run and High Street for a 2-car crash. Engine 153 and crew handled traffic control and contained a minor fluid spill. Station 15 assisted Bradford Township PD until towing cleared the roadway. Units were on scene for 1 hour.