Olean Police Department
On 5-15-2021 at approximately 10:00 pm. Cole Geise was recognized by an alert citizen who notified Olean Police. He is safe and is being reunited with his family.
Olean Police Department
On 5-15-2021 at approximately 10:00 pm. Cole Geise was recognized by an alert citizen who notified Olean Police. He is safe and is being reunited with his family.
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.
Joyce S. Pagano
Joyce S. Pagano, 81, of Galeton, PA, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport, PA.
Born on February 12, 1940 in Gaines, PA, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Helen (Mason) Shelley.
She was a 1957 graduate and Salutatorian of Galeton High School.
She was married to Carmine Pagano, who survives, and they just celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary.
Joyce was the bookkeeper for Lewis Albee Insurance and Vaughn Furniture Store and was the Tax Collector for Galeton for over 38 years.
She was also a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and loved nothing more than being surrounded by her family. S
urviving in addition to her husband, Carm, are three sons, Carmine (Lisa) Pagano, Blairstown, NJ, Christopher (Tina) Pagano, Ft. Myers, FL and Jeremy (Rachel) Pagano, Germania, PA; a daughter, Nikki (Carl) Beacker; a brother, Richard (Mary) Shelley, Orchard Park, NY; 11 grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 3 brothers.
A Private Funeral Mass will be held at the family’s convenience.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gale Hose Ambulance Association or to the Galeton Public Library.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Galeton.
Rosalie E. Siller
"beloved mother, grandmother, and sister”
SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.----Rosalie E. “Rose” Siller, 77, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Mentor, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born on Monday, May 8, 1944, in Shinglehouse, she was a daughter of LaVerne A. and Vera I. Lawton Lowe. On July 31, 1963 in Port Allegany, she married Harold P. Siller, who predeceased her on August 2, 1991.
While living in Ohio, Rose was employed by the former J.J. Newberry’s Department Store and also was a cashier at Mentor Family Foods Grocery Store in Mentor.
Rose enjoyed gardening and genealogy. She was a self taught computer enthusiast.
Left to cherish her memory are three children, Athena A. (John) Benchina of Mentor, Wilma L.(Marc) Reynoso of Painesville, Ohio, and Harold P (Barb) Siller II of Mentor; nine grandchildren, Amy, John, Nirvana, Mike, Josh, Marco, Max, Stephanie, and Erik; a great-grandson, Ryker Danik; four siblings, Harold A. Lowe of Coudersport, Frances “Frankie” A. (Dale) Stonemetz of Shinglehouse, Ramona J. Lowe of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Clara B. Lowe of Orlando, Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, and husband, Rose was predeceased by a grandson, John Moore; two sisters, LaVerna E. Krisher and Lois M. Prentice; and a brother, LaVerne A. “Buz” Lowe, Jr..
In keeping with Rose’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral services. Burial will be in Madison Memorial Cemetery, Madison, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to PCAAP (Potter County Animal Assistance Project)
c/o Kim Mitchell, 208 West Beech Street, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Rose’s family has entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Rose, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
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Members of the Penn State DuBois OT Club assembled selfcare items into gift baskets that were delivered to first responders. |
Helene K. NAWROCKI
Helene K. NAWROCKI, 70, of Genesee, PA, died Thursday, May 13, 2021 in her home.
She was born November 10, 1950, in Philadelphia. A graduate of Abington High School, she earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing from La Salle University.
On June 19, 1976, in Abington Township, she married Stanley W. “Stash” Nawrocki, Jr., who survives.
She was employed by Delaware Valley Hospital in Bristol in the ICU and as Director of Nursing. Helene was the CEO of the Center for Nursing Excellence in Abington. She was an author and editor of nursing photo books with Spring House Corporation and authored the Nurse’s Book of Courage. She lectured far and wide at nursing seminars with Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio.
Moving to Potter County in 1996, she served as Executive Director of the Potter County Education Council.
In retirement, she operated Bear Mountain Herbs.
Helene was a member the Genesee Library Book Club, the Wellsville Garden Club, and the Hooterville quilting group.
She is survived by her husband, Stash, and a sister and brother-in-law, Deborah Lynn (Kenneth) Pagliaro of Lansdale.
She was predeceased by her parents, Richard and Helen McPeak Ritting.
Friends may call at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM. CDC and PA Department of Health guidelines apply.
Memorials may be made to Genesee Area Library, P.O. Box 135, Genesee, PA 16923 or Genesee Volunteer Fire Company & Ambulance, P.O. Box 9, Genesee, PA 16923.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
James M. KILBRIDE
James M. KILBRIDE, 65, of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, May 13, 2021 in his home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
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Austin & Roulette dispatched.
Roulette responding. Austin recalled.
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Photo by John Eaton Sean Minnick is giving a free presentation about purple martins and bluebirds outdoors at the Nessmuk Recreation Area. |
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Photo by John Eaton Liz McLelland is shown standing in front of her banner at last year's Wellsboro Growers Market. |
PA Permit Violation Issued to CATALYST ENERGY INC in Ceres Twp, McKean County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 5/14/2021 to CATALYST ENERGY INC in Ceres Twp, McKean county. OGA3220(A) - PLUGGING REQUIREMENTS - Failure to plug the well upon abandoning it. |
Incident Date/Time: 2021-05-14 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to CATALYST ENERGY INC in Ceres Twp, McKean County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 5/14/2021 to CATALYST ENERGY INC in Ceres Twp, McKean county. 78.86 - CASING AND CEMENTING - DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING - Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days. |
Incident Date/Time: 2021-05-14 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to CATALYST ENERGY INC in Ceres Twp, McKean County |
Description: Administrative violation issued on 5/14/2021 to CATALYST ENERGY INC in Ceres Twp, McKean county. OGA3211(H) - WELL PERMITS - LABELING - Failure to install, in a permanent manner, the permit number on a completed well. |
Incident Date/Time: 2021-05-14 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to CATALYST ENERGY INC in Ceres Twp, McKean County |
Description: Administrative violation issued on 5/14/2021 to CATALYST ENERGY INC in Ceres Twp, McKean county. OGA3211(G) - WELL PERMITS - POSTING - Failure to post the well permit number and the operator's name, address and phone number at the well site during construction of the access road, site preparation and during drilling, operating or alteration of well. |
Incident Date/Time: 2021-05-14 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
A big thank you to Bonnie Wood of Coudersport, for her generous donation of day lilies and specialty plants to the Friends of Galeton Library. Bonnie’s plants and many others donated from local gardeners are available to buy this Saturday at the Galeton Library. Proceeds benefit the library.
Jessie J. Schoonover
Funeral services, 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.
8:29 AM-Ambulance responding.