Allegany Sheriff's office arrest Wellsville woman on multiple felonies

 

Obituary: Judith Ann “Judy” BRAYMILLER, nee Evans, 84, of Wellsville

Judith Ann “Judy” BRAYMILLER, nee Evans, 84, of Riverside Drive, Wellsville, NY, died in her sleep at home on January 10, 2024.  

 

Friends may call at OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, Wellsville, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, with a Memorial Service following at 1:00 PM.  Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery, Scio.

 

Cremation was at OLNEY-FOUST Private Crematory.  Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association of Western New York at www.alz.org/wny or SPCA serving Allegany County at www.spcaallegany.org.  Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.

Arcade: Woman seriously injured after she was run over

PRESS RELEASE

Incident Type: MVA/Injury

Incident Date: April 29, 2024

Location: East Arcade Road Town of Arcade

Deputy: Deputy Michael Majtyka

Person[s] Involved: 58 Year Old Female

Details:

The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an injury accident which occurred this

morning on East Arcade Road in the Town of Arcade.

Multiple agencies responded to the report of a female who had been run over by a vehicle. Upon

arrival it was determined a disabled vehicle being towed with a tow rope had accidentally run

over a 58 year old female while on private property. The injured female, who will remain

unnamed at this time, had a severe lower leg injury and torso injuries. An Arcade Police Officer, who had responded to the scene to assist, applied a tourniquet to the injured leg to control bleeding, and other medical care was provided by Arcade Fire Department. The female was transported by Arcade Ambulance to Erie County Medical Center for treatment.

Initial findings indicate the female was assisting in moving the disabled vehicle, while a family member was attempting to pull the disabled vehicle with another vehicle. No charges are expected at this time.

Also assisting at the scene was Wyoming County Emergency Services.

Cuba’s Ron Truax Honored for Service to Allegany County

At the April 24 Legislative Board meeting, the Allegany County Board of Legislators adopted a resolution recognizing Ronald B. Truax of Cuba for service to his community and Allegany County. 

Ronald Truax was born and raised in Cuba, New York, and graduated from both Houghton University and Alfred University. 

Mr. Truax has participated as an active member of the Clarksville Fire Department for over 45 years, including many terms as Chief and Assistant Chief and has been a driver for the Clarksville Ambulance Service for ten years.  Mr. Truax served as Clarksville Town Supervisor from 1984 to 1994, was reelected to that position in 2010, and continues to lead Clarksville in that role. 

Mr. Truax was a County Legislator representing District II from 1994 to 2009, serving as Vice-Chairman from 1996 to 2006, Chairman of the Board’s Human Services Committee for 16 years, and as a member of the Ways & Means, Public Safety, Personnel, and Technology Committees.  He has further represented the County as a member of the Board of Health, Citizen Advisory Council to the Office for the Aging, Community Services Board, and the Friendship Empire Zone. 

Mr. Truax has been active with Gil’s Hills Ministries in Wellsville, the Obi Community Church in Clarksville, and the West Clarksville Baptist Church, where he has served in many capacities including as Board Member, Trustee, and Deacon.  For 23 years, Ron and his wife Aprille served as part of a medical mission team to Jamaica, providing medical and dental care to those in need.  

Ron and his wife Aprille have been married for over 50 years, are the proud parents of three children, and enthusiastic grandparents of thirteen grandchildren.    

On behalf of the Board of Legislators and citizens of Allegany County, we thank Ronald B. Truax for his commitment to the community and for making Allegany County a better place.                       

Clothing Giveaway and Missions Luncheon Scheduled

 

Friendship Church to Host

Clothing Giveaway, Colombia Missions Luncheon

 

     A Friendship church has scheduled a clothing giveaway and a free Colombia missions luncheon for May.

     The United Church of Friendship will host a gently-used clothing giveaway from 10AM to 6PM Thursday, May 9; 10AM to 4PM Friday, May 10; and 10AM to 2PM Saturday, May 11.

     Donated clothing also is being accepted by dropping it off in plastic bags at the St. Pauly clothing box, located in the back of the church parking lot at 31 East Main Street, day or night.

     Additional information is available at Grammakirch@gmail.com or (585) 610-3441.

     The church also hosts a 24/7 Blessings Box which contains food and small household items for pickup by those in need, along with accepting donations.

     It is located at the top of the handicapped ramp at the parking lot entrance of the church.

     On Wednesday, May 8, the church will host a free noon community missions luncheon at The Carter House, 37 East Main Street.

     The second Monday of the month gathering will feature Matthew (Mateo) Hess, who will discuss how a Christian school, which was started over 30 years ago by his father-in-law pastor in Colombia, with only 34 pupils, ministers in an impoverished area of Bogota.

    Hess, a former Rochester school teacher, who now assists his wife, Lety, in leading the nearly 600-student Christian facility.

    Further information about the ongoing Friendship Christian missions group is available from Anita Baird Jones at ajmbaird@aol.com or (585) 808-1300.

Partial Obituary: Gordon C. Graves, 85, formerly of Ulysses

Gordon C. GRAVES, 85, of Mechanicsburg, PA, formerly of Ulysses, died Sunday, April 28, 2024 in his daughter’s home.  Friends may call Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.  Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 2, 2024 in the Ulysses Free Methodist Church.  Burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the Ulysses Free Methodist Church.  A complete obituary will be announced.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

Obituary: George R. Brown, 41, of 4206 Rte. 305 South, Cuba,

 

George R. Brown:  Father, Son, and Brother 

George R. Brown, 41, of 4206 Rte. 305 South, Cuba, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, April 26, 2024 at home. 

Born on September 16, 1982, in Olean, he was a son of Edward Brown and Laurie A. Rought Kelley. 

George attended Cuba-Rushford School.  He had worked as a farmhand for various farms, Davis Auto in Cuba, was a self-employed mechanic, and was currently working for A-1 Rental in Olean.

 He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his children. 

 George is survived by

His Mother                Laurie L. (Fiancé James Berry) Kelley                     Cuba

His Children               Thomas Brown                                              Friendship

                                    Lillyann Brown                                               Friendship

4 Brothers                  Josh (Natasha) Brown                                  Cuba

                                    Jason (fiancé Amanda Layman) Rought    Cuba

                                    Edward Brown                                               Jacksonville, FL

                                    Scott Brown                                                   Jacksonville, FL

A Sister                       Sherry Brown                                                Jacksonville, FL

Maternal Grandfather          George E. Rought                              Clarksville

His Longtime Companion    Sybil Davis                                          Cuba

Several Nieces and Nephews

 In addition to his father Edward Brown, he was predeceased by his maternal grandmother June A. Rought.          

At this time, the family will hold private services.                                                                              

Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Services, Inc., Cuba.        

Obituary: Frederick Newton Wurster, 87, Wellsville

 

Wellsville, NY – Frederick Newton Wurster, 87, of Hanover Hill Road passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania. He was born March 14, 1937, in Buffalo, the son of the late Ralph and Dorothy (Mayo) Wurster, and brother of Dorothy Fletcher. On September 15, 1962, he married the love of his life, Patricia Walsh, who survives. 

“Newt” attended schools in Buffalo, Tonawanda, Batavia, Olean, and was a 1955 graduate of Wellsville High School. Upon graduating, he entered the United States Navy on September 30, 1955; during his service, of which he was very proud, he was aboard the heavy cruiser USS Des Moines. He received his honorable discharge on September 29, 1959. In the civilian work force, Newt was employed initially for six years by Acme Electric of Cuba before finding his 34 + year career at Dresser Rand (Worthington) of Wellsville as a machinist. He served on the Executive Board of the Local #1580 Union for 22 years, the WERA board for 18 years, and was past president of Worthington Employee Federal Credit Union. He was a former manager, and coach, of the First Trust Babe Ruth Baseball Team. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, and spending time with their sons and families. 

In addition to his wife of 61 years, Patricia, he is survived by: three sons, Daniel (Kelly), Darin (Lori), and Mark (Rina); many grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Fletcher; as well as several nieces and nephews. 

Family and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service with full military honors, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 11 am in Stannards Cemetery. Please consider memorial donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 78516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516; or to a charity of the donor’s choice. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com

Wellsville Lions Club New Members

Wellsville Lions Club welcomed 3 new members at the April 25, 2024 meeting

of the Lions Club at the Wellsville Country Club.

New members are Brad Loucks sponsored by Dean Arnold, Sheila Kalkbrenner
sponsored by Jody Tory and Tom Hand sponsored by Bruce Hand.  Al Mosher did
the honors of swearing in the new members.

Front row- Brad Loucks, Dean Arnold, Sheila Kalkbrenner, Tom Hand Back row-
Alex Mosher, Jody Torrey, Bruce Hand

Ed Tezak
PR Committee
Wellsville Lions Club

BOCES Open House

 The #CABOCES CTE Center at Belmont is hosting an Open House event on Tuesday, April 30 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.  Explore CTE programs, hear from alumni & advisory members, and gather more information on future options from businesses, unions and colleges/universities.

Obituary: Gerald Broughton, 88, Canaseraga

Gerald Broughton, 88 a resident of North Church Street, passed away Saturday (April 20, 2024).

Born in Canisteo, June 20, 1935, he was the son of Nathan and Margaret Miller Broughton. He had resided his early life in Birdsall, New York, but the greater part of his life in Canaseraga. He had been employed at the former Foster Wheeler Corporation in Dansville, retiring after 34 years of service.
Gerald had proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force from 1954-1958. He was a member of the Canaseraga American Legion Post, the Hornell Chapter of AMVETS, and the Hornell Association.
He was predeceased by his parents, his wife, Catharine Broughton, his daughter, Amy Ellis and his son Gregory Broughton, as well as his sister, Regis Glover and his brother, Duane Broughton.
Surviving are his sons, Loran Broughton of Cuba, and Brian (Pat) Broughton of Honeoye, one brother Loran (Jacklyn Hunt) of Canaseraga, three grandsons, Gregory Thomas, Shawn Serra, and Zack Broughton, several nieces and nephews.
Honoring Gerald’s wishes, there will be no calling hours. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service with military honors at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Canaseraga on Friday May 3, 2024 at 11:00 AM.
The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director at Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Hornell.

Mercy Flight mourns loss of pilot

Today marks two years since we lost our pilot, Jim Sauer, in a tragic training accident. Jim was not just a skilled aviator, but a cherished friend, mentor, and family member to many of us.

Though he may no longer be with us, Jim's spirit continues to inspire us each day. Let us take a moment to honor his memory.

#gonebutneverforgotten

Complete Obituary: Steven J. “Steve” Neefe, 70, a lifelong resident of Coudersport

Steven J. Neefe “loving father, brother, fiancé, and grandfather” 

COUDERSPORT, PA---Steven J. “Steve” Neefe, 70, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed away unexpectedly with his loving family by his side on Thursday, April 25, 2024, in UPMC Williamsport. 

Born on Friday, February 26, 1954 in Coudersport, he was a son of James G. and Charlotte A. Prindle Neefe.  

Steve was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 1973.  He drove for many trucking companies throughout his career.  He was also a farmer.  He loved his cars and his animals, but his greatest love was his family. 

Left to cherish his memory are his fiancee, Theresa I. Cline of Coudersport; a son, Steven E. (Misty) Neefe of Coudersport; three grandchildren, Branden, Jorden, and Hayden; twin siblings, James A. (Julie A. Herzog) Neefe of Boiling Springs and Julie A. (Ronn) Page of Auburn, Indiana; two nephews; and a grandnephew. 

Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside funeral service at 11am on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Sweden Hill Cemetery, Coudersport with the Rev. Scott Odgen, officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Steve’s name may be made to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915. 

Steve’s family 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 Steve, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.

Spectrum internet outage impacts area

Wellsville Central School District is being impacted by the regional internet outage. Our telephone services have not been interrupted. At this time, Spectrum is estimating to have this repaired by 6:30 pm.

Engineering students from Alfred University went to Alfred-Almond Central School

A group of undergraduate engineering students from Alfred University went to Alfred-Almond Central School this week to talk about engineering and give a presentation on electronics. Engineers worked with elementary students to assemble simple robots called Bristlebots, and explain how electronics work to power motors. Once put together, the Bristlebots were let loose!.

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Organized by the University’s chapter of the Society of Women Engineers

#AlfredMentorship, #AlfredExperience, #AlfredIntersections, #NewYorkStateCollegeofCeramics

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Partial Obituary: Lois L. Hicks, 91, a longtime resident of Coudersport

COUDERSPORT, PA---Lois L. Hicks, 91, a longtime resident of Coudersport, went to be with the Lord on her birthday, Friday, April 26, 2024, in the Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, NY, with her loving family by her side.

Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete...

Complete obituary: Roger W. Hanson, 77, of Shinglehouse

Roger W. Hanson “In Memoriam” 

SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---Roger W. Hanson, 77, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Barkeyville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long struggle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and pneumonia. 

Born on February 17, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of Kenneth Wright Hanson and Cornelia “Connie” Hanson, and step-son of Marvin Savidge Reitz, all of whom preceded him in passing. 

He was a graduate of Pennsauken High School in NJ, and a graduate of Slippery Rock University in PA, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Archaeology. Roger was a US Army veteran, having served in the Vietnam War where he attained the rank of SP5. 

Roger was a lifelong wine enthusiast and eventually opened and operated the Dancing Rabbit Winery in Barkeyville, Pennsylvania. He also worked as a case manager for troubled youth, a department store manager, and auto mechanic. 

Roger had an eclectic array of hobbies and interests. Some particular interests included robotics, woodworking, gardening, homesteading, entomology, coin collecting, and the histories of the American Civil War and Native American peoples.

 He is survived by his daughter, Tara Parkinson of Florida; his son, Kenneth R. Hanson and Amanda L. Sikirica of Laramie, Wyoming; his three grandchildren, Fiona, Falon, and Ronan Parksinson of Florida; his sister, Carole Hansen of Sheridan, Wyoming; his half-sister, Lisa and Carl Craft of New Jersey; his step-brother, Marvin and Kathleen Reitz of Derwood, MD; and his step-brother Don Reitz and Linda Ford of Shinglehouse, PA. 

In keeping with Roger’s wishes, services will be private. 

The family requests that memorial donations be sent to the Shinglehouse Volunteer Ambulance Association, PO Box 98, Shinglehouse, PA 16748. 

Roger entrusted his care and cremation arrangements 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 Roger, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.

Obituary: Thelma R. Smith, 73, Westfield, PA

Thelma R. SMITH, 73, of Westfield, PA, died Thursday, April 25, 2024 in her home.  Born January 12, 1951, in Potter Brook, she was the daughter of Cleo Joseph and Gladys Onalee Houghtaling McCaslin.  On February 27, 1971, in Potter Brook, she married Norman R. Smith, Jr. who survives.  She was employed by Valley Dollar Saver and K&W Medical / MedPlast.  Thelma was a member of the People’s Church of Potter Brook and the Potter Brook Happy Hour Club.  Surviving besides her husband, Norman, are: three children, Cory (Veronica) Smith of Keeneyville, Heather Taggart of Wellsville, NY, and Erin (Joel) Deaven of Duncannon; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Joy (Duane) Stiles of Westfield; nieces, nephews, and cousins.  She was predeceased by five brothers, Harvey McCaslin, Frederick McCaslin, Lyle McCaslin, Joseph McCaslin, and Erwin McCaslin; and five sisters, Ila May Smith, Nancy Cook, Candy Dunn, Ada R. Reynolds, and Mona Silsby. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

St. Bonaventure University honors three faculty members at annual Excellence Awards program , including former Andover teacher

(Photo: Mr. Warner) ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y., April 26, 2024 — Three St. Bonaventure University faculty members were presented with awards of excellence at the university’s annual Staff & Faculty Excellence Awards celebration on Thursday, April 25.

Dr. José Manuel Medrano, assistant professor of Spanish in the Department of World Languages and Cultural Studies, received the Junior Faculty Award; Dr. James Pientka, professor of Physics and department chair, received the Professional Excellence in Teaching Award; and Jeffrey Warner, adjunct instructor of Spanish, received the Adjunct Faculty Award.

Medrano, who joined the SBU faculty in 2019, “excels in every category as a faculty member,” said Dr. David Hilmey, provost and vice president of Academic Affairs, one of a number of colleagues to recommend him for the honor. “We often see faculty excel at teaching, research or service; on occasion two of those three categories. Very rarely does a faculty member achieve outstanding performance in all three,” Hilmey said.

His scholarship is prodigious, Hilmey added. “In his short time at SBU he was able to publish a book chapter and four peer-reviewed articles. He was the keynote speaker in Colombia at an international conference, and he has also presented at 12 different national and international conferences in his time at SBU, and his work continues on this amazing pace.”

Medrano’s consistently high evaluations from students are impressive, even remarkable, said Dr. Robin Maria Valeri, professor of psychology. “It is obvious from student comments that they enjoy Dr. Medrano’s classes and feel that they learn a great deal.”

Equally impressive is Medrano’s service to the university, from serving on committees to volunteering at SBU’s Warming House soup kitchen, Valeri said.

Medrano earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from UCLA, as well as a master’s in Spanish and a Ph.D. in Latin American Literature from the University of California, Riverside. Before he arrived at SBU, he was a visiting assistant professor of Hispanic Studies at Pacific Lutheran University.

While at SBU, he has received the Good Shepherd Award from University Ministries, the Leo E. Keenan Jr. Faculty Appreciation Award, and the 2016-17 Outstanding Teaching Award.

In nominating Pientka for the Professional Excellence in Teaching Award, Dr. Maureen P. Cox, associate professor of mathematics, noted Pientka’s love of physics and his “unfailingly enthusiastic” approach to students. “He makes physics fun, while maintaining a high standard for conceptual and mathematical understanding, by creating engaging classroom activities using physical demonstrations and animations,” Cox said.

Benjamin MacConnell, a 2022 SBU graduate who is a second-year student in the Medical Physics Ph.D. program at the University of Massachusetts, Lowel, called Pientka “the best professor I’ve had in my educational experience, from high school to undergraduate and even graduate school.” He credits Pientka, his academic and research adviser at SBU, with paving the way to his acceptance at UMass.

“The best” is a common term used in student evaluations of Pientka, said Dr. Jerry Kiefer, retired professor of physics. “Dr. Pientka conveys to the students his genuine enjoyment of the course subject matter and his desire that they enjoy it, too. He welcomes questions and comments. Students are impressed by his mastery of the subject matter of every course.”

Many of Pientka’s former students “have raved about his teaching to me,” said Dr. Christine Uhl, associate professor of Mathematics, adding his love of teaching extends beyond the classroom. “I have also observed the very important ‘outside of the classroom’ aspect of his teaching: students in his office asking questions, students completing tutorials with him, students doing research with him. Dr. Pientka is extremely student-focused,” she said.

Pientka earned bachelor’s degrees in Physics and Adolescence Education from Canisius University and a Ph.D. in Physics from the University at Buffalo. Before his arrival at SBU in 2014, he taught physics at Canisius, UB, and Erie Community College. He serves on several SBU committees and as the science representative on the Faculty Senate. He is the adviser to the university’s ORION Astronomy Club.

Adjunct Faculty Award winner Warner, a retired high school Spanish teacher, “has been sustaining a pattern of excellence his entire career,” said Dr. Leigh Simone, assistant professor of Spanish and chair of the Department of World Languages and Cultural Studies.

“Because of his experience, Jeff knows what works,” Simone said. “He is detailed, organized, precise, and disciplined. His students will tell you he is comical, inventive, and gets the message across even if it means jumping up and down to make a point.”

Several students supported Warner with letters of recommendation.

“He is a truly amazing, interactive, and passionate professor who strives to keep his class lively and interesting,” said Ciara Pine, a senior Health and Society major. “He is always there to help students, available for a visit to his office, or a quick email almost 24/7.”

Delaney Mazza, a junior Inclusive Childhood and Early Childhood Education major, said Warner teaches with infectious passion and enthusiasm, and that his classes are as welcoming as they are educational. “His ability to make every student feel appreciated and valued created a dynamic and supportive learning environment that encouraged us to engage deeply with the subject matter,” Mazza said.

Warner graduated from St. Bonaventure with a bachelor’s degree in English in 1985, earned a master’s in curriculum and instruction from Gannon University in 2004, and took master’s level Spanish for professional certification courses from Elmira College.

He taught Spanish for 15 years at Andover Central School, and before that taught Spanish at four other schools in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. He has also been an adjunct instructor at Corning Community College.