John Alfred Mascioni, Jr., 59, of Bolivar Drive, Bradford, PA
John Alfred Mascioni, Jr., 59, of Bolivar Drive, Bradford, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the Olean General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on July 22, 1965, in Olean, NY, he was a son of Gail Liane (Tice) Dunkle, of Bradford and John A. Mascioni, Sr., of Limestone.
He was a 1983 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
After high school he apprenticed at McCourt Label which led to a 20-year career there. He later worked in the Electronics Department at Walmart, until his health failed, and he was unable to be employed. John courageously battled significant health issues for years and was the recipient of a heart transplant. Over the course of his treatment, he became more than a patient to many of his providers – he also became a friend.
He formerly volunteered at the Bradford Regional Medical Center and at the SPCA where he also served on the board. He loved tinkering with electronics and computers.
Structure Fire Destroys Multiple Apartment Building in Mansfield
Wellsboro Fire Department assisted Mansfield
7/28/2024-Wellsboro Fire Department was dispatched to assist Mansfield with a fire located in a multiple unit apartment building.
Engine 1-3, Tanker 1-5 and Ladder 1-9 responded to assist. Engine 1-3’s crew was immediately assigned interior operations of and upstairs apartment to search for and extinguish fire extending from the presumed fire apartment. Crews were able to locate the fire in that apartment as well as attempt extinguishment.
The fire spread quickly to other areas of the building and crews were called out due to high heat and low visibility in several areas of the apartment complex.
Tanker 1-5 supplied multiple tanks of water used in the suppression operation.
Ladder 1-9 set up for vertical ventilation initially and was used extensively for aerial master stream operations.
Units worked for several hours before being released by command.
No injuries to personnel were reported.
Devastating House Fire Overnight in Emporium Borough
Cameron County Fire Wire
7-31-24. 22:55
Cameron County
Star Hose Company #1
***WORKING FIRE*
Just before 11pm on Wednesday, Emporium Vol Fire Dept and Rescue 3 were dispatched for a house fire on East 3rd Street in Emporium Borough. Upon dispatch, several responding units advised a working fire and Chief 14 requested the second alarm, adding Engine 3 to the assignment. The Rescue arrived and was ordered to split the crew with half taking a line in the front door to attack the fire on the second floor, while the other half of the crew worked to stretch an additional hose line to the side of the building and over ground ladders for fire attack. Engine 3 arrived and laid a supply line from a hydrant, then stretched an additional hose line to the rear. The crews from Rescue 3 and Emporium encountered heavy fire in the second floor and attic space. A partial collapse of the roof forced crews to evacuate the building briefly. Once all firefighters were accounted for and regrouped, Firefighters were sent back into the building to extinguish the remaining fire. PAFD and surrounding departments worked for nearly 4 hours before returning to service.
Thanks to Roulette Chemical Engine #1 for transferring an engine to our station during the fire.
Emporium Borough
311 E 3rd Street
Structure Fire – Fully Involved
—Second Alarm
—Units reporting explosions
Company 14
Elk Company 1
Elk Company 2
Elk Company 3
Mckean Station 3
Mckean Station 2
Potter Station 44
Elkland Search & Rescue
Ambulance 720
Ambulance 44
Medic 120
American Red Cross is assisting the family
Information Session Scheduled for Penn College LPN Course This Evening
Penn College has scheduled an Information Session for their upcoming LPN course beginning in September. When you enroll in the full-time Practical Nursing program, you’ll be on your way to a fulfilling career in just one year. With skilled faculty, hands-on learning labs, 1,546 hours of instruction, and access to Penn College student services, you’ll be confident and ready to take the Practical Nursing licensing exam (NCLEX-PN), and if you want to advance your career, we have pathways to get you there.
To learn more, attend the Information Sessions that is scheduled for Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at Penn College/Wellsboro, 22 Walnut Street, or live via Zoom at the Education Council’s office at 5 Water Street. Registration is required. For more information or to register for the Information Session, call Wendy Joachim at (570) 724-7703 or email wlj2@pct.edu.
Bruce E. DeWalt, 69, of Bradford, PA and a winter resident of Kissimmee, FL
Bruce E. DeWalt, 69, of Bradford, PA and a winter resident of Kissimmee, FL passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. in Bradford.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Sandra A. “Sandy” Klink, 74, of Cobb Street, Johnsonburg, PA
Sandra A. “Sandy” Klink, 74, of Cobb Street, Johnsonburg, PA passed away at her home surrounded by her family, Wednesday morning, July 31, 2024, following a lengthy illness.
Sandy was born on January 1, 1950, in St. Marys, a daughter to the late Robert “Soup” and Margaret “Annie” McCabe Stahli. On January 21, 1967, in Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, she married Thomas Klink. He preceded her in death on May 17, 2024.
Sandy lived most of her life in Johnsonburg and attended Johnsonburg schools. She was a member of Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg Legion Post 501, the Prince of Piedmont Club and Central Hose where she had been a bartender for 12 years before her retirement in 2012.
Sandy loved spending time at home, sending greeting cards to everyone she knew for every occasion, good and bad, and even a ”Just Thinking Of You” card to keep in touch. She also loved feeding and watching the birds and sitting and visiting with family and friends.
Potter County Farmers Market Every Friday in Coudersport
The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday (weather permitting) from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, August 2nd. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
* The outdoor market is held each Friday from May through October (weather permitting; on very rainy days, we will relocate into the Riley Gallery (if available)). In November, the Farmers Market goes indoors for the winter market.
* Market times have been established after many trial times over the years. If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly. They are willing to try to accommodate your request.
* If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-544-7313 netrabaker@hughes.net]
DIXON DESIGNS, aka Tina Dixon will be there with handcrafted jewelry. Earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings. Accepting cash and Venmo.
BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce and plants. We will have Romaine Lettuce, Heirloom Tomatoes, White Cucumbers, Pickling Cucumbers, Candy, Red and Golden Beets, Round Zucchini, Green Snack Peppers, Jalapeno Peppers, Eggplant, White and Candy Onions, Snap Peas, Dragon’s Tongues Beans, and Haricot Verts and Velour (French Green and Purple Beans), Soft neck Garlic Braids and more. And we will have Green Basil, Purple Basil, Thia Basil and Parsley plants. We accept cash, checks, FMNP and credit cards. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com
MIKE THOMPSON will be a vendor on Friday 8/2. bringing Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Leeks, Cucumbers, Hungarian Hot Peppers, and some Tomatoes. Accepting FMNP CHECKS. KNIFE SHARPENING WHILE YOU WAIT OR SHOP OTHER VENDERS.
PUC Recognizes National “811 Day”
Stresses Importance of Calling 8-1-1 Before Starting Any Digging Project
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is highlighting the importance of safe digging awareness and education in conjunction with the upcoming celebration of “National 811 Day,” which is on August 11th, or 8/11.
“From property owners to excavators to utilities, we all play a key role in ensuring the safety of excavation projects,” said PUC Commissioner John F. Coleman Jr. “Calling 8-1-1 before starting any type of excavation project is an essential first step – helping to ensure public safety while preventing expensive or dangerous damage to underground utilities.”
Safe digging begins with ensuring that the Pennsylvania One Call system (PA One Call) is contacted at least three business days before any excavation so underground utilities in the project area can be properly located and marked before work begins.
Pennsylvania law requires contractors and residents to contact PA One Call at least three business days prior to excavation – triggering alerts to all utilities and underground facility owners within an intended digging area and prompting utilities to mark where their facilities …
Structure Fire In Emporium
On July 31, at 10:56 pm Emporium Fire Dept. was dispatched to a structure fire with explosions across the street from 316 E. Third St.. Port Allegany Fire has been dispatched for RIT. This a 3 story building fully involved second alarm fire. Update Austin Fire Dept. has been dispatched. Roulette Fire Dept. has been transferred to Port Allegany Fire Dept. for standby. All Station 3 units have been ordered to evacuate the building.
St. Marys, and Johnsonburg Fire Depts. and Elkland Search and Rescue were also dispatched. Update A firefighter is being transported to a hospital with a leg injury.
Eli L. Schneider, 88, of Canfield Hollow, PA
Eli L. Schneider, 88, of Canfield Hollow passed away on Friday (July 19, 2024) at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born on December 24, 1935 in Gaines he was the son of Charles Raymond and Matilda Olive May Gilbert Schneider. On May 10, 1958 in Eldred, he married Connie M. McDivitt who survives.
After growing up and graduating from Gaines (Pa) Highschool, Eli was a lifelong resident of Eldred. During high school, Eli moved back to Gaines to help his uncle operate his farm. He was then part of the construction crew that built Viko Furniture in Eldred, and then he went on to work there for many years. Finally, he worked for Hysol in Olean until his retirement, where he was a foreman in the chemical division.
He was an avid deer and rabbit hunter and loved to play Euchre. Eli also went to NASCAR and bowled for many years under several different leagues.
Rosenna Marie Pratt, 73, Of Mainesburg, PA.
Rosenna Marie Pratt, age 73 passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the Personal Care Home in Mainesburg.
Born October 20, 1950 in Corning, NY, she was the daughter of the late Lyle and Barbara (Colvin) Beard. Rosenna retired from Corning Inc. She enjoyed camping and traveling. She had a love for animals and always had a faithful furbaby companion by her side.
Rose M. Emerick, 82, of Ridgway, PA.
Rose M. Emerick, 82, of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois following a brief illness.
On March 9, 1942, in Beloit, KS, she was born the daughter of the late Frederick H. and Agnes M. Gengler Hennes.
On February 8, 1964, she married Gary D. Emerick who survives.
Elaine H. CARLSSON, 83, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Rocky Point, NY
Elaine H. CARLSSON, 83, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Rocky Point, died Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in Maple City Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Hornell.
Born October 2, 1940, in Morristown, NJ, she was the daughter of Francis Joseph and Helen Hanlon Dacey. On November 3, 1962, in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, she married Tage G. Carlsson, who predeceased her on March 28, 2019.
A graduate of Port Jefferson High School, she was employed as a CNA by Sunrest Nursing Home in Port Jefferson for over 40 years. She loved thrifting and going to the casino.