Saturday, April 30, 2022
Phillip (Bud) Seymour, 84, Big Pond, Pennsylvania
Phillip (Bud) Seymour
Phillip (Bud) Seymour, 84, Big Pond, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, after an illness.
Bud is survived by his wife of 63 years, Leahmae Seymour; son and daughter-in law, Timothy (Sharon) Seymour, Wellsboro, PA; daughter and son-in law Tammie (John) Hamilton, Pine City, NY; grandchildren, Machelle (Anthony) Suttiles, Wellsboro, PA, Kelli (John) Wills, Wellsboro, PA, and Derek Hamilton, Pine City, NY; five great-grandsons, Wellsboro, PA, and several nieces and nephews in the Elmira, NY area.
Bud was a strong provider for his family and loved deer hunting season.
A private viewing will be held at the family’s request. A graveside service will be held at the Hillside Cemetery, Big Pond, PA, on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 1:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the East Smithfield, Animal Care Sanctuary, PO Box A, East Smithfield, PA 18817, website: animalcaresanctuary.org or to The Chemung County Humane Society and SPCA, 2435 St. Route 352, Elmira, NY 14903 or www.chemungspca.org.
Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
John D. Bruce, age 73, of Elkland, PA
John D. Bruce
John D. Bruce, age 73, of Elkland, PA passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at UPMC Susquehanna in Williamsport.
Born on February 6, 1949 in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Jack and Ruth (Dinneny) Bruce.
John liked being outdoors; he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He also liked spending time with his family.
John is survived by his son, Michael Bruce of Elkland, PA; daughter, Michelle Cook of Westfield, PA; grandchildren, Nathan Washburn, Jennifer (Michael) Spong, Jesse (Britany) Washburn, and McKenna Cook (Josh); several great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and sister, Rosemary Hackett.
He was preceded in death by both his parents; wife, Judy (Graff) Bruce; sister, Nancy Grapevine; and brother, Phillip Bruce.
There will be no services held at this time. A memorial dinner will be held at a later date, with more information to follow.
Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc. Elkland. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com
Lois M. Wennin, 109, of DuBois Village, 282 S. 8th St., DuBois, PA formerly of Emporium, PA
Lois M. Wennin
Lois M. Wennin, 109, of DuBois Village, 282 S. 8th St., DuBois, PA formerly of Emporium, PA passed away at DuBois Village, DuBois, PA on Friday afternoon (April 29, 2022).
She was born March 14, 1913 in Paradise, PA, a daughter of the late Luther R. and Jennie Shaw Passmore. She married the late Matthew Wennin. Her first husband was Gus Coudriet who died in 1963.
She retired from Sylvania in 1971 after 33 years and 4 months of employment. She and her husband Matthew Wennin enjoyed traveling after retirement. Among her many travels included Hawaii and Alaska. She enjoyed cooking, embroidering, knitting and sewing. Until recently she continued to drive her car. Her greatest gift is her love for other people.
She is survived by a step-son, Robert (Beverly) Wennin, Emporium; step-daughter, Veronica Lyon, Emporium; six step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther R. and Jennie Shaw Passmore, first husband, Gus Coudriet who died in 1963, second husband, Matthew Wennin and a step-son, Ernie Wennin; sister, Florence Hubler; six brothers, William, Charley, Dewey, Lynn, Cecil and Reid Passmore.
Funeral Service will be held at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Tuesday (May 3, 2022) at 11:00 AM with Rev. Dr. Andrew P. Spore, Pastor, First United Methodist Church, officiating.
Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home, Inc. on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM.
Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium, PA
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
Deanna D. Miller, 83, of Main Street, Duke Center, PA
Deanna D. Miller
Deanna D. Miller, 83, of Main Street, Duke Center, PA passed away Thursday (April 28, 2022) in Lakeview Health Care & Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.
Born Jan. 23, 1939, in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Alvin E. and Florence C. Jackson Barber. On Aug. 5, 1957, in Port Allegany, she married John "Jack" Johnson, who died July 9, 1976. On June 29, 1992, in Easton, she married Raymond C. Miller, who died in November 2017.
Deanna was a longtime resident of the area and graduated from the Port Allegany High School, class of 1957.
She was employed as a baby sitter, notary, and worked at the Backus Co. of Smethport, before her retirement.
She attended the Hinsdale Kingdom Hall, Jehovah's Witnesses.
Deanna enjoyed reading, crocheting, her cats, and exploring many yard and garage sales. She also enjoyed her bible studies.
Surviving are two daughters, Brenda L. (Doug) Glenn, and Wendy A. (Jeff) Tripp, both of Eldred; two stepdaughters, Teri L. Miller of Wall, N.J., Sandi L. Miller of Sladington; a stepson, Raymond C. (Kim) Miller of Macungi; several grandchildren and step-grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grand-children; two brothers, Maynard S. Barber and Clark E. Barber, both of Port Allegany; and two sisters, Jane M. (Richard) Ford of Roulette, and Laura L. Roundsville of Gladstone, Mich.; a sister-in-law, Jeannie Barber of Emporium; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, John and Raymond, a son, Gene Johnson, and two brothers, Frederick, and Anthony "Sonny" Barber.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday (May 1, 2022) in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where a funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. with Rev. Michael Culver, officiating.
Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.
Memorials can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences can be made at www.switzerfuneralhome.com.
Osceola, Elkland, Nelson, Valley Dispatched to Crash in Nelson Twp.
At 6:11 PM on Saturday, Osceola, Elkland, Nelson & Valley Ambulance have been dispatched to the area of 1561 Barney Hill Road for a vehicle over the embankment. Unknown injuries or entrapment.
RECALLED. No one found at accident scene.
PITT-BRADFORD GRADS MOVING ON TO CAREERS IN MEDICINE, EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY AND MORE
BRADFORD, Pa. – For the first time in two years, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford graduates will cross a stage Sunday afternoon and receive their diplomas in the KOA Arena on campus. They will be joined by a few students from the Class of 2021, who graduated in an outdoor drive-by ceremony last year, and the Class of 2020, who had an online graduation shortly after in-person classes were suspended due to COVID-19.
It should be an extra joyous occasion for the 221 students graduating, particularly those who have already secured jobs or places in graduate school. Two biology majors from the Class of 2022 will attend medical school. Olubumi Braimah of Liberal, Kan., will return to his home state to attend the University of Kansas School of Medicine. David Ajiri of Bensalem will attend medical school at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
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United Way’s Red Feather Volunteer Recognition
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Receiving the Excellence in Representation award, The Friendship Table. |
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UWBA Board of Directors Honor Marshall Insurance Services |
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Stacy Shotts-Williams to Receive Red Feather Award |
The United Way of the Bradford Area is hosting their Red Feather and Report to the Community Event on May 26th, 2022 at 6:00 pm at the Bradford Club with music by Jim Ronan.
The Red Feather recognition is to honor a volunteer in our community who is truly passionate about the United Way and the work we do year after year. We also take time to award a funded agency who shares our mission within their own organization with the Excellence in Representation as well as a Small Business Award to a local business who exemplifies the meaning of volunteerism and community within their professional endeavors.
This year, the Red Feather Award will be presented to Stacy Shotts Williams. Stacy is the Bradford Regional Hospital Foundation’s Executive Director and has been employed in various positions at BRMC for 31 years: she is passionate about the work she does within the community and the individuals she helps to serve, both personally and professionally. Stacy has been actively involved with the United Way of the Bradford Area. Inc. as a volunteer and Board Member for over eight years, having served as a Member, Treasurer and Secretary. Williams lives by a give back attitude, instilled in her by her parents and grandparents, and believes in the importance of paying it forward, especially in a community she has called home since a child.
Receiving the Excellence in Representation award is The Friendship Table. The Friendship Table is entering its 25th year serving the Bradford community and with thanks to the generous support of the community and other local organizations, they have been able to serve in excess of 110,000 meals since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020. As stated by the Friendship Table, “Giving back to Bradford is important to us because we all feel it is our duty to give back to the community in which we live.”
In its second year to be presented at the award ceremony is the Small Business Award. The UWBA Board of Directors are pleased to honor Marshall Insurance Services for their longstanding relationship with the UWBA through both Campaign support and volunteer involvement of owner, Mick Marshall. Mick opened the Bradford office in 2000 after working remotely from their original office in NY State, beginning in 1996.
They recently moved their Bradford office to 34 Foster Brook Plaza and currently have 4 offices including the Bradford office, St. Marys, Cuba NY and Belfast NY. Mick goes on to say “I think it’s important to give back to our community for many reasons. This community has been so supportive to me personally and to my business. I believe we all have the responsibility to give back to our communities and to set that example for others.
I am one of many around here who are committed to improving the lives of those less fortunate. My father was also from this area and I saw how he dedicated so much of his life to helping others, and I just always knew it was part of who I was and how I was raised. There is something special about the people in Western PA and Western NY. Our community pulls together like no other community I’ve ever witnessed.”
Please join us Thursday May 26th to honor these three well-deserving United Way supporters along with our 21-22 Campaign Team of Chief Michael and Rebecca Ward. The event is open to the public for a ticket price of $25 but space is limited. Please be sure to RSVP before May 13th by calling the United Way office at 814-368-6181 or email us at sarah.lonzi@uwbanews.org.
George C. CHIPMAN, Jr., 63, of Wellsville, NY,
Galeton, Germania Dispatched for Crash on Pine Hill Road
PennDOT Cameron/Potter County Maintenance Work Schedule for the Week of May 2 – May 6, 2022
PennDOT McKean County Maintenance work schedule for the week of May 2 – May 6, 2022
Book Sale To Benefit The Coudersport Library May 7th
Coudersport Public Library will hold a used book sale in the lobby of the Crittenden during the Maple Festival, Saturday, May 7, from 10 am to 3 pm. Visitors will find favorites like James Patterson and Danielle Steel, along with a multitude of fiction and non-fiction titles and DVDs! Watch for the book cart outside if the weather cooperates! Stop in and stock up on some good reads for your porch or this summer at the beach! Proceeds benefit the Coudersport Public Library general operating fund.
Ridgway Dispatched For Crash on Bootjack Road
At 11:47 AM on Saturday, Ridgway Fire & EMS have been dispatched to 16671 Boot Jack Road, across from the cemetery for a 2 vehicle crash with possibly 2 injuries.
National Day Of Prayer To Be Observed Thursday In Allegany County, NY.
More than a dozen Allegany County churches and Christian organizations are joining together next Thursday for rotating one-hour community gatherings for this year's National Day of Prayer.
Wellsville Dispatched To Bockman Chevrolet for Fire Alarm
At 10:30 AM on Saturday, Wellsville Fire Dept. has been dispatched to Bockman Cheveolet for an activated fire alarm.
Wellsville 3 & 9 on location. Nothing showing.
RECALLED. False alarm. Set off by steam.
Closure of Allegany County Route #48
Please be advised at approximately 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 5, through Tuesday,
May 10, Allegany County Route #48 will be closed to traffic approximately 0.5 miles south of the
CR 20 intersection.
The County Landfill will remain opened per their regular schedule.
The public can access the County Landfill located on CR 48, utilizing the southern
approach from SR 244. There will not be an on-site detour to accommodate traffic,
and motorists are urged to seek alternate routes. Thank you for your cooperation.
PA Permit Violations Issued
PA Permit Violation Issued to NUCOMER ENERGY LLC in Hickory Twp, Forest County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 4/27/2022 to NUCOMER ENERGY LLC in Hickory Twp, Forest county. OGA3216(A) - WELL SITE RESTORATIONS - GENERAL RULE - Failure to restore disturbed land surface of a well site. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-04-27 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to NUCOMER ENERGY LLC in Hickory Twp, Forest County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 4/27/2022 to NUCOMER ENERGY LLC in Hickory Twp, Forest county. 78a59b(g) - WELL DEVELOPMENT IMPOUNDMENTS - Operator failed to properly restore the impoundment within 9 months of completion of hydraulic fracturing of the last well serviced by the impoundment. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-04-27 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to NUCOMER ENERGY LLC in Hickory Twp, Forest County |
Description: Administrative violation issued on 4/27/2022 to NUCOMER ENERGY LLC in Hickory Twp, Forest county. 78a121(a) - WELL REPORTING – PRODUCTION REPORTING – Well operator failed to electronically submit a monthly production and status report for each well on an individual basis, within 45 calendar days of the close of each monthly reporting period. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-04-27 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to NUCOMER ENERGY LLC in Hickory Twp, Forest County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 4/27/2022 to NUCOMER ENERGY LLC in Hickory Twp, Forest county. 78a64(a) - SECONDARY CONTAINMENT AROUND OIL AND CONDENSATE TANKS - Owner or operator failed to construct and maintain a dike or other method of secondary containment for a tank or tanks with a combined capacity of at least 1,320 gallons to contain oil or condensate produced from a well which satisfies requirements under 40 CFR Part 112. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-04-27 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to NUCOMER ENERGY LLC in Hickory Twp, Forest County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 4/27/2022 to NUCOMER ENERGY LLC in Hickory Twp, Forest county. 78a65(a)1i - SITE RESTORATION - Post Drilling - Owner or operator failed to restore the land surface within 9 months after completion of drilling all permitted wells on the well site or 9 months after the expiration of all existing well permits on the well site, whichever is later. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-04-27 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to REPSOL OIL & GAS USA LLC in Covington Twp, Tioga County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 4/21/2022 to REPSOL OIL & GAS USA LLC in Covington Twp, Tioga 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: 2022-04-21 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to REPSOL OIL & GAS USA LLC in Covington Twp, Tioga County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 4/21/2022 to REPSOL OIL & GAS USA LLC in Covington Twp, Tioga county. CSL 402(b) - POTENTIAL POLLUTION - Conducting an activity regulated by a permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of The Clean Streams Law to prevent the potential of pollution to waters of the Commonwealth without a permit or contrary to a permit issued under that authority by the Department. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-04-21 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Kersey Dispatched For Wires Down
At 8:47 AM on Saturday, Kersey Fire Dept. dispatched to 141 Squab Hollow Road for wires down and burning.
Come to Galeton and Save $$$ At North Central Supply & The Shops of Quarter West
Friday, April 29, 2022
Port Allegany Fire Dept. Dispatched for LZ for Air Medical
Babs K. Hull, 85, formerly of 609 Derrick Road, and Chapel Ridge, Bradford, PA
Interested Parties Should Contact The Lyman Run State Park Watercraft and Refreshment Concession
UPMC Clinical Social Worker: Autism Awareness Jackie Baker, LCSW Behavioral Health, UPMC
UPMC Welcomes Trauma Surgeon to Williamsport
Bennetts Valley ambulance and Jay Twp. Fire Dept. were dispatched for a two vehicle crash
On April 29, at 5:34 pm Bennetts Valley ambulance and Jay Twp. Fire Dept. were dispatched to Bennetts Valley Highway and Lincoln St. for a two vehicle crash between a truck and tractor trailer.
Closure of Allegany County Route #16 (Dalton Road)
Carol H. Anderson, 84, of Warren, PA
Kersey Dispatched For Large Brush Fire On Brandy Camp Road
At 2:43 PM on Friday, Kersey Firefighters have been dispatched to a large brush fire with an exposure near 875 Brandy Camp Road.
Additional manpower requested.
Kane Dispatched For Generator Shed Fire on FR 448
At 1:09 PM on Friday, Kane Fire Dept. has been dispatched to Forest Road 448 in Wetmore Township for a generator shed fire.
Mt. Jewett, Wilcox & Ludlow dispatched to assist.
UPMC was recently named as one of the “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare”
UPMC was recently named as one of the “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare” for 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare. For inclusion on this list, hospitals, health systems, and health care companies must demonstrate initiatives and commitment to promote diversity within the workforce, employee engagement, and professional growth.
The full release from Becker’s Healthcare can be found at 150 top places to work in healthcare | 2022 (beckershospitalreview.com).
Below is a quote from Leslie Davis, president and CEO, UPMC
“At UPMC, we are focused on creating a culture of belonging, growth, and caring that enables our employees to provide exceptional care and service," said Leslie Davis, president and CEO, UPMC. "This recognition is a reflection of our commitment to supporting the talented, compassionate, and innovative people who embody UPMC, and to be the employer of choice in the communities we serve.”
Robert D. “Bob” Benson, 94, of Shinglehouse, PA
Robert D. Benson
“local businessman”
Robert D. “Bob” Benson, 94, of Shinglehouse, passed away with his loving family by his side on Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Cuba Memorial Hospital Palliative Care Unit, Cuba, N.Y.
Born on Sunday, December 11, 1927 in Olean, N.Y., he was a son of Harold P. and Ethel DeGroff Benson. On November 6, 1976 in Shinglehouse, he married Vickie L. Nolan, who survives.
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WWII & Korean War Veteran |
Bob attended Bolivar High School. He quit school at the age of 17 to join the Merchant Marines, serving during World War II. He was then drafted into the US Army, serving honorably during the Korean Conflict.
Bob was employed for many years for Joyce Western in Andover, N.Y. as a superintendent, before beginning a long career as an independent oil and gas producer. He worked steadily through his last year of life.
Bob attended the First Baptist Church in Shinglehouse. He was a continuous 70 plus year member of the Shinglehouse American Legion Post 530,, and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a longtime member and had served on the Board of Directors of the New York State Oil Producers Association. He was a member of Sharon Lodge #598 F. & A.M. in Shinglehouse, a member of the Coudersport Consistory, and a member of the Ismailia Shrine in Buffalo. He enjoyed stock car racing. He loved his family and friends.
Surviving besides his wife are three sons, Don Benson of Allegany, N.Y., Brock R. (Shanna) Benson of Bradford, and Brice N. (Katie) Benson of Kane; two daughters, Cheryl L. Cradduck of New London, NC and Karen B. (Gary) Milliman of Haines City, Florida; a daughter-in-law, Lucy A. Benson of Allegany, N.Y.; fifteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Leonard (Nancy) Benson of West Palm Beach, Florida; many nieces and nephews; and many friends, including his closest friend, James Reynolds of Shinglehouse.
In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by a daughter, Diane L. Benson-Bundy; a granddaughter, Amanda Cradduck; three brothers, Larry Benson, Glenn Benson, and Donovan Benson; and a sister, Shirley Pounds.
Family and friends may call from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm on Sunday at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Monday, May 2, 2022, at the First Baptist Church, Academy Street, Shinglehouse with Pastor Clint Pearsall, officiating.
Burial will be in the Myrtle Cemetery. Bob’s great-grandfather donated the land for the cemetery.
Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord full military honors on Monday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pioneer Oil Museum, 395 Main Street, Bolivar, NY 14715 or the First Baptist Church, PO Box 68, Shinglehouse, PA 16748.
Bob’s family has entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Bob, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page
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