New York State Police Blotter

New York State Police Blotter

6/29/24 9:22 p.m.- During a traffic stop in the Town of Allen, state police arrested Katrina M. Barnhardt, 45, of Allen. She was charged with driving while intoxicated and having a BAC above .08%. She’ll answer the charged in court at a later date.

6/29/24 6:57 a.m.- After investigating a domestic dispute in Hinsdale, Olean-based troopers arrested Scot Kohl-Sol, 44, of Cuba. He was charged with felony first-degree criminal contempt and felony aggravated family offense. He was released on his own recognizance.

Obituary: Timothy W. Pilon, 59, Bolivar

Timothy W. Pilon:  Loving Father, Grandfather, Brother

Timothy W. Pilon, 59, of 461 County Rd. 33, Bolivar, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024 at home after a short illness.

Born on December 15, 1964, in Olean, he was a son of Roger W. and Beatrice M. Lafferty Pilon. 

Tim was a graduate of Bolivar Central School.

He had worked for Current Controls in Wellsville and for Saputo in Friendship for the last 21 years retiring due to illness.  He also worked part time for Canfields Outdoor Power Equipment in Ceres for many years.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting and loved to cook.  He was an avid sports fan following softball, football, and NASCAR.  He was also a history buff and enjoyed a good conspiracy theory.

Tim is survived by  a son Landon Pilon, currently serving in the United States Navy and stationed in San Diego, California; 3 Daughters Alysia Pilon-Black, East Falmouth, Massachusetts, Jessica Pilon, Sebastian, Florida, Brandy Pilon, Sebastian, Florida; His grandchildren; Harleigh and Freyja Black, Mack, Luca, and Nico Troisi, and Marley McCain; A brother, Michael Pilon Endeavor, Pennsylvania; 4 Sisters Sharon (Robert) Iantorno of Bolivar, Cindy (Douglas) Peterson of Portville, Lori Spence of Buffalo, Tami (Carl) Belford of Fillmore and Several Nieces and Nephews, and Special Friends Robert “Ozzie” Osborne, Monica Ward, and Bryant “Gibby” Giblin.

He was predeceased by his parents.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Bolivar United Methodist Church, 80 Friendship St. Bolivar, New York 14715 on Wednesday July 3, 2024 at 11am, 80 Friendship St., Bolivar NY 14715.

The family also wants to let his friends know that the benefit on July 7, 2024 at the Chef Grill in Bolivar will still be held.

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

Wellsville Lions Club Officers for 2024-2025

On 20 June the Lions Club Officers for 2024-2025 were installed.  

1st Row:         Pat Carlin, Tom Farmer & Mike Raptis
2nd Row:        Mike Donohue, Bill Ferguson & Marty Ferguson
3rd Row:        Ken Didion, Don Careless, Jody Torrey, Dean Arnold,Gary Balcom, Bruce Hand, Adam Sorochin, Jennifer Sorochin,
Al Mosher & Gary Barns

OFFICERS & DIRECTORS, WELLSVILLE LIONS CLUB

        2024-2025
PRESIDENT-------------------Tom Farmer
1st VICE PRESIDENT-------Mike Raptis
2nd VICE PRESIDENT------Ken Didion
3rd VICE PRESIDENT------Jody Torrey
SECRETARY -----------------Don Careless
TREASURER------------------Dave Foster
TAIL TWISTER -1 YR-------Gary Balcom
                           2 YR-------Bruce Hand

LION TAMERS--------------- Bill Ferguson
                                           Adam Sorochin

DIRECTORS -1 YR                 
Mike Donohue, Gary Barnes
DIRECTORS -2 YRS  Dean Arnold, Marty Ferguson  Pat Carlin, Keith Loines
MEMBERSHIP CHAIRPERSON -Jennifer Sorochin IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT - Bill
Childs
PAST PRESIDENTS                 
REPRESENTATIVE----------------Nancy Mosher

Ed Tezak
PR Committee
Wellsville Lions Club

Jones Memorial recognizes employee (often the first face you see)

This week our associate spotlight shines on Robyn Relyea, PBX Operator and Admissions Clerk at JMH for the past 15 months. A relative newcomer to the Jones team, but as his supervisor notes, he is always ready to "take charge and demonstrates compassion for the patients." Congrats and thanks for being a part of this team!

What is your favorite part of working at Jones Memorial? My co-workers and patients. Especially my patients that come in on a regular basis.

What's something about you that not many people know? I love table top card games that have endless expansions.

What's the last book you read? An X-men comic book

What is your favorite hobby? Tabletop card games

What's the first concert you ever attended? Fun fact - never been to a concert

Are you currently binge watching any shows? Re-watching Grey's Anatomy for the 3rd time

If you had to eat one meal or food every day for the rest of your life, what would it be? Chicken wing pizza

What's one item you can't imagine living without? My iPad

Wellsville-Fassett lane July Specials

 

FORMER SPENCERPORT TEACHER GOING TO PRISON FOR RECEIPT OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

 ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Ian Milam, 37, of Pittsford, NY, who was convicted of receipt of child pornography, was sentenced to serve 168 months in prison by U.S. District Court Judge Charles J. Siragusa.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Meghan K. McGuire and Melissa M. Marangola, who handled the case, stated that Milam was a math teacher at Cosgrove Middle School in the Spencerport, NY, School District. On January 29, 2023, Milam created the Snapchat accounts “matteckler” and “mikeywikey37,” and used these Snapchat accounts to pose as a 15-year-old male and engage in sexually explicit communications with a number of minor females, ages 11 to 15-years-old. During one of these conversations in May 2023, Milam persuaded a 12-year-old minor student to take and send him naked pictures of herself.

The sentencing is the result of an investigation by the Greece Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Wood, the FBI Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Matthew Miraglia, and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, under the direction of Sheriff Todd Baxter.

Olean man charged with armed robbery after home invasion

 

Wellsville school Superintendent resigns

Wellsville Central Schools Announces Superintendent David Foster's Resignation

Wellsville, NY – The Wellsville Central School District is announcing the resignation of Superintendent David Foster, effective August 26, 2024. Mr. Foster, who has served as Superintendent since 2017, will leave to become Superintendent of Cattaraugus Little Valley Schools and rejoin his family in that area.

During his tenure, Mr. Foster led significant initiatives, including establishing a STEAM Center, financing a 1:1 student computer pairing program, and guiding the district through the COVID crisis. His earlier roles included Director of Finance and Operations, where he initiated a financial turnaround for the District while beginning an over 10-year span of either lowering or keeping taxes flat. He was also the Assistant Principal of the high school and taught science at both the middle and high schools.

Mr. Foster has also been active in the Wellsville community, notably serving as President and Treasurer of the Wellsville Lion’s Club. The Board of Education expresses deep gratitude for his service and will begin the search for his successor immediately. Further details on the search process will be shared with the community soon.

STEUBEN COUNTY RELEASES MAY OVERDOSE DATA

BATH, NY – The Steuben County Public Health Department and partners are sharing updated overdose data for May 2024: 36 overdoses were reported, 1 fatality was reported, and 12 instances of Narcan administration were cited. 

“May accounts for 36% of all the overdoses reported in 2024” said Public Health Director, Darlene Smith. “We continue to work with our partners to provide help and reduce the number of the opioid overdoses in the county. Individuals in need of help are encouraged to utilize the support services offered by Steuben County Public Health and our partners.”

 

In May, five of Steuben’s overdose records cited opioids as a suspected drug causing the overdose. Twenty-two overdose records did not note a specific substance or were not able to be accessed for a full review, and the remaining 9 records indicated another substance was suspected to be the cause of an overdose. Other reported substances included alcohol, prescription drugs, and others.

                                                                                                                                                                  

Narcan training is available at https://www.steubencountyny.gov/narcan or in-person training can be scheduled by calling Steuben Public Health at 607-664-2438 or reaching out to the Steuben Prevention Coalition’s Opioid Committee.

 

Local support is available. Steuben County Substance Abuse Services (SCASAS) offers outpatient services in Bath (607-664-2156), Corning (607-937-6201), and Hornell (607-324-2483) as well as after-hours services (607-937-7800). CASA Trinity in Hornell (607-282-5200) and Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital in Bath offer detox and inpatient services as well. Residents are also encouraged to call 211 for other local support.

 

For the latest Steuben County updates, visit Steuben County’s website at https://www.steubencountyny.gov/ or Public Health’s social media pages: www.facebook.com/SCNYPublicHealth and www.instagram.com/SteubenPublicHealth.

Wellsville woman gets 8 years in prison for North Broad Street arson

Defendant’s Name:  Jessica L. Morrison

Address:  Wellsville, New York       

Charges:       Arson 2^nd (B felony)
Reckless Endangerment 1^st (D felony)
Criminal Mischief 2^nd (D felony)             

 

Court Appearance Date:  June 27, 2024

Proceedings:    Jessica Morrison has been sentenced to 8 years in state prison, followed by 5 years of post-release supervision.  Morrison was found guilty of starting a fire at an apartment house on North Broad Street in the Village of Wellsville on May 2, 2023.  The damage caused by the fire resulted in the building being a total loss. 

        

Defendant’s Attorney:  Jennifer Galvan, Esq.

Prosecuting Attorney:  Ian M. Jones, District Attorney     

SBU's Morales inducted in 10th Mountain Division Hall of Fame

ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y., June 27, 2024 — Francisco “Frank” Morales, director of St. Bonaventure University’s Office of Veterans Services, has been inducted into the 10th Mountain Division Warrior Legend Hall of Fame.

 

The retired master sergeant from Portville, New York, was one of three people inducted June 20 at a ceremony during Fort Drum’s annual Mountainfest.

 

Since 2020, the Hall of Fame has recognized 28 individuals who have supported the 10th Mountain Division through their exceptional contributions. A Warrior Legend is defined as one who has exhibited the best qualities and characteristics of the 10th Mountain Division through a lifetime of service.

 

Maj. Gen. Scott Naumann, Fort Drum commander, described the inductees as remarkable individuals who have demonstrated excellence and dedication in their public and private lives.

 

“They are the embodiment of sacrifice, service, and selflessness,” he said. “They are pillars of the 10th Mountain Division community. These individuals have demonstrated their commitment with deeds not words, the qualities we value in the best of our mountain warriors.”

 

Morales joined the faculty at St. Bonaventure in 2007 as a military science instructor in the university’s Army ROTC program. He also founded the Student Veterans Association and returned to SBU in 2017 as the Military Aligned Students director.

 

“I didn’t prepare a speech today,” Morales said. “But I’m forced to speak quite often in the last 10 years, and what I talk about most is how important it is for us to continue the mission of supporting those who serve.”

 

Morales brought two of his students to the ceremony to experience a little of what being in the 10th Mountain Division meant to him. He said the honor of being inducted would be impossible if it weren’t for the teammates he served with — some who never made it home but remain in his thoughts.

 

“I want to thank all of you for what you do, everybody who is part of this team,” he said. “It is great to be brought back home, and it is an honor to be a part of this great division.”

 

Inductee plaques will be added to the Hall of Fame wall inside the 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum Museum.

 

In May, Morales was inducted into the New York state Senate’s Veterans Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Albany.

Belmont to host blood drive

ACCORD will be hosting the mobile Blood Unit here at its Belmont Building on Thursday July 18^th from 10am-2pm.  It is open to the public, they will be parked outside of the front of Building 1.  Pass the word to your friends and family. Walk ins are welcome.  The community blood bank supplies our local hospitals.

Wellsville Police Blotter

Date: Wednesday June 26, 2024

 

Wellsville Police arrested William J. Plank, age 48 of Wellsville, charging him with Criminal Contempt 2^nd (Class A Misdemeanor), Resisting Arrest (Class A Misdemeanor) and Aggravated Family Offense (Class E Felony).  The charges stem from an incident that took place on Lombard Avenue on June 23^rd.  Plank was also charged with Trespass (Violation) for an incident that took place on Grover Street on June 19^th and was also arrested on a Bench Warrant for failure to appear in Wellsville Village Court on June 18^th on previous Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Harassment 2^nd charges.  Plank was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson.  Plank was committed to the Allegany County Jail on $10,000.00 cash bail or $25,000.00 property bond or $50,000.00 partially secured bond.  Plank is due back in Wellsville Village Court on July 16^th at 4:30 pm.

 

Wellsville Police arrested Jeffrey D. Crowner, age 28 of Wellsville, charging him with Petit Larceny (Class A Misdemeanor).  The charge stems from a complaint made by Tops Friendly Markets.  Crowner was processed, issued an appearance ticket and released.  Crowner is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court on July 16^th at 4:30 pm.

 

Wellsville Police arrested Michael D. Turner, age 36 of Belmont, charging him with 3 counts of Forgery 2^nd (Class D Felony), 3 counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2^nd (Class D Felony) and Grand Larceny 3^rd (Class D Felony).  The charges stem from a complaint made by Community Bank.  Turner was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson.  Turner was committed to the Allegany County Jail on $5,000.00 cash bail or $10,000.00 property bond or $50,000.00 partially secured bond.  Turner is due back in Wellsville Village Court on July 16^th at 4:30 pm.

Strong storms appear to approach Wellsville area

NYZ019>021-261930-

Chautauqua NY-Cattaraugus NY-Allegany NY-
224 PM EDT Wed Jun 26 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN CATTARAUGUS...SOUTHERN
CHAUTAUQUA AND SOUTHERN ALLEGANY COUNTIES THROUGH 330 PM EDT...

At 223 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles north of Conneaut to near Lottsville to
near Smethport. Movement was northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Very heavy rainfall within slow moving storms. These storms
will also have the potential to become severe with damaging
winds and large hail possible.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Should these storms intensify, strong winds could cause
damage to roofs, siding, and trees and large hail could
cause damage to vehicles. Heavy rain could cause localized
flooding.

Locations impacted include...
Jamestown, Olean, Salamanca, Wellsville, Allegany State Park,
Lakewood, Falconer, Allegany, Mayville, Clymer, Cuba, Long Point
State Park, Jamestown West, Weston Mills, Frewsburg, St. Bonaventure,
Chautauqua Institution, Whitesville, Findley Lake, and Chautauqua.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 90 near exit 61.
Interstate 86 between exits 4 and 27, and near exit 29.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
western New York.

Cuba Police charge man with felony gun crime

 

Cuba Police charge man with felony gun crime

*** Press Release ***

On June 25th, 2024 at approximately 6:00PM, Cuba Police arrested John W. See JR. (23) of Hinsdale, NY. See Jr. was arrested on charges of aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd (Unclassified Misdemeanor), possession of a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle (Misdemeanor) and criminal possession of an assault weapon (Felony). See Jr. was processed, placed in front of a judge and released to appear at a later date. See Jr. is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

New York State Police Blotter

New York State Police Blotter

6/25/25 8:59 p.m.- After a stop in the Town of Belfast, state police arrested Terry A. Cotler, 62, of Friendship for DWI and driving while impaired by drugs. Court action is pending.

PennDOT Advises Property Owners of Permit Requirements

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reminded property owners that they must obtain a Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) from PennDOT if planning property improvements that include constructing or altering a driveway that connects to a state highway.

HOPs for driveways are required by Section 420 of Title 36, also known as the State Highway Law. PennDOT urges property owners without one of these permits to obtain one to legitimize their driveway and retain it as evidence of compliance with the law.

Property owners may submit permit applications online or by using a paper application. Visit www.PennDOT.pa.gov, select “Highway Occupancy Permits" from the “Permits" page under “Doing Business" to access PennDOT's Electronic Permitting System (ePermitting) and submit an online application. Printable versions of PennDOT Form M-950A or M-945A are accessible from the “Permits" page under “HOP-Related Forms."

Forms are also available at PennDOT county offices. Property owners should submit completed applications to the county office for review. PennDOT will review the driveway location for compliance with applicable laws and regulations, such as sight distances, drainage, and proposed driveway design features, to eliminate costly problems that the property owner might otherwise be held responsible for, such as relocating the driveway. Office location information is available on the department's website under “Regional Offices."

Property owners must apply for a permit at least 30 days before they start work unless the application is for a long-existing driveway. PennDOT strongly encourages property owners to obtain a driveway permit before a building permit, which may be required in some municipalities by ordinance. Property owners can avoid potential conflicts by determining an acceptable driveway location before constructing a building on the property, which helps property owners avoid potentially costly issues.

Once they have completed driveway construction or alteration, the property owner can notify the local PennDOT county office so it can conduct a final inspection to verify that the work completed is consistent with the permit.

The application/inspection fee for a residential driveway permit is $25. A property owner who fails to obtain a permit before constructing a new driveway or altering the design of an existing one is subject to a minimum $100 fine plus court costs. Additional costs would also result if the driveway is installed improperly and needs to be corrected by the property owner or PennDOT.​

While a property owner is not typically required to have a driveway permit to pave an existing, permitted driveway, PennDOT still urges them to contact their local county office before paving one to discuss any potential impacts to highway drainage. If they fail to accommodate highway drainage, they may be required to make repairs later at their own expense.

Subscribe to PennDOT news in Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Juniata, McKean, Mifflin, and Potter counties at www.penndot.gov/District2.

Obituary: Patricia L. “Pat” Kagarise, 74, of Roulette

 

Patricia L. Kagarise “beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend” 

ROULETTE, PA---Patricia L. “Pat” Kagarise, 74, of Roulette, passed away with her loving family by her side, on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long illness. 

Born on Monday, October 31, 1949 in Clay, she was a daughter of David H. and Carrie E. Hutchinson Haldeman.  She was first married to Ray Elmer Unangst, who preceded her in death.  She later married Roger Kagarise, who also preceded her in death. 

Pat was a graduate of Ephrata High School.  Before relocating to Roulette, Pat was employed as a school van driver for the IU13 Program in Ephrata.  She and her late son, Steven, owned and operated Steve’s Farm Fresh Produce and Misty Maple Farm, both in Roulette. 

While living downstate, Pat was a member of the Durlach-Mt. Airy Fire Department in Clay Township, where she served in the Fire Police.  She enjoyed sewing, quilting and watching birds.  Her greatest love was her family. 

Left to cherish her memory are a son, Eric S. (Maggie) Unangst of Roulette; two stepsons, John Kagarise and Robert “Bob” (Kim) Kagarise, both of Roulette; Tanya (Perry) Tanner of Smethport, who Pat considered a daughter; several grandchildren; John and Troy Tanner who Pat considered grandsons; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Audrey (Roger) Noll of Reamstown and Judy (Louie) Vollertson of Stevens; a brother, David Lee (Elaine) Haldeman of Ephrata; and several nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her parents and husbands, Pat was predeceased by a son, Steven S. “Steve” Unangst; and several brothers and sisters. 

In keeping with Pat’s wishes, there will be no services. 

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

Pat’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, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Pat, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.

Obituary: Gerald E. Decker, 80, Scio

Gerald E. DECKER, 80, of Scio, NY, died Sunday, June 23, 2024 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.  Born March 11, 1944, in Wellsville, he was the son of Raymond E. and Mary C. Crandall Decker.  He was a graduate of Belmont High School.  A Vietnam War Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Navy from 1963 – 1967 on the USS Kitty Hawk as an aircraft mechanic.  He was employed by Current Control in Wellsville.  Gerry enjoyed go kart racing, NASCAR, football, basketball, wrestling, and watching Westerns.  Surviving are: three daughters, Jamie Law, Valerie Decker, and Tamy McClintock; two sons, Joseph Decker and Stephen Decker; two grandchildren; a sister, Barbara (Harry) Blossom of Scio; several nieces and nephews, including a close niece, Jennifer, and close nephew, Anthony; and his kitty, Fluffy.  He was predeceased by his parents; a sister, Caroline Causer; a niece, Mary Jo Causer; and a nephew, Christopher Blossom.  Cremation was at OLNEY-FOUST Private Crematory.  Memorials may be made to any local veteran organization or the Hornell Area Humane Society.  Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, Wellsville, NY.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com. 

New York State Police Blotter

New York State Police Blotter

6/24/24 2pm- After investigating a burglary in Belfast on February 4^th, state police arrested Brian A. McDonald, 34, of Belfast with criminal possession of stolen property. He was charged with the same offense for a burglary reported in Belfast May 30. He was further arrested for a larceny from a building, also in Belfast. He was charged with felony grand larceny of a credit card and petit larceny. He was detained.

6/24/24 11:30a.m.- After investigating a burglary in Amity, troopers arrested Alyssa P. Burnell, 20, of Belfast. She was charged with criminal possession of stolen property. Court action is pending. Earlier this month, troopers arrested Todd A. Howard, 37, of Scio. He was charged with felony burglary.

North Hornell Village Police Department Grant Awards

 Grant #1

In April of 2024 the Village of North Hornell Police Department recently secured nearly $60K grant from the New York State Law Enforcement Technology Grant. This money will go towards paying off equipment lease contracts, upgrading outdated computers and radio equipment along with purchasing of new equipment to better secure and protect the officers and the residents within the community of North Hornell. 

Grant #2

In February of 2024 the Village of North Hornell Police Department received funding from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in the amount of almost $14K to support the purchasing and upgrading of radio equipment for the department and School Resource Officer. 

 

Grant #3

Recently in June of 2024 the Village of North Hornell Police Department received funding for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in the amount of almost $55K to purchase a new fully outfitted marked patrol vehicle in the Village of North Hornell to replace the school resource officer vehicle that is almost 20 years old. 

 

The Village of North Hornell and the North Hornell Police Department are thankful for these grant funds and will continue to search and execute grant opportunities to assist with taxpayer savings.  

Obituary: Richard Harvey Elliot, 15, Belfast

Drowning victim remembered:

Richard Harvey ELLIOTT, IV, 15, of Belfast, NY, affectionately known as Ricky, passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2024.  He was born January 4, 2009, in Buffalo.  Ricky had just completed his freshman year at Belfast Central School and was a high honor roll student, a testament to his dedication to academics.  Described as loving and caring, Ricky had a vibrant personality and enjoyed making everyone laugh.  He was known among his family and friends as a jokester who brought joy and levity to those around him.  His hobbies included making Tik Toks and YouTube videos, playing basketball, riding bikes, and spending time with his siblings.  Surviving are: his father, Richard H. Elliott III; his mother, Lisa Perry Elliott; six siblings, Brianna, Joseph, Nevaeh, McKylie, Aiden, and Payton; paternal grandparents, Richard and Cathy Elliott, Jr.; maternal grandfather, William Perry; aunts and uncles, Anthony Elliott, Alicia Elliott, Emily Pokszywka, Jeremy Poksyzwka, Bill (Lisa) Perry, Jr., and Abbie Perry; cousins; as well as numerous friends.  He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Leah Marco.  Friends may call at Northern KonXions United Methodist Church, 2 Chapel St., Belfast, NY on Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 4:00 PM.  Pastor Craig Buelow will officiate.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Belfast.  Memorials may be made to Northern KonXions United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 397, Belfast, NY 14711.  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.

Partial Obituary: Patricia L. "Pat" Kagarise, 74, Roulette

ROULETTE, PA---Patricia L. “Pat” Kagarise, 74, of Roulette, passed away with her loving family by her side, on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long illness.

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.

To express condolences, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Pat, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.

Obituary: Brenda Sue Minger, 63, Ulysses, PA

Brenda Sue MINGER, 63, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Sebring, FL, died Thursday, June 20, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.  Born October 20, 1960, in Oakland, CA, she was the daughter of Robert Howard and Audrey June Morris Wooley.  She was employed by Winn Dixie and other grocery stores.  Brenda loved animals, especially her dogs.  She enjoyed playing solitaire and doing crossword puzzles.  Surviving are: her domestic partner of 13 years, Christopher Henry; three sons, Michael Shelly, Beau Shelly, and Race Minger; three grandchildren; and a brother, Duke Wooley.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by husbands, Marvin Minger and Kenneth Ray Shelly; and a brother, Robert Wooley.  Cremation was at OLNEY-FOUST Private Crematory.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

PennDOT - District 2 News: Potter County Pipe Replacement Project to Begin on June 26

Clearfield, PA –The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting area motorists that a pipe replacement project along Route 4021 (Honeoye Road) in Sharon Township, Potter County, will cause a daytime closure and detour on Wednesday, June 26, and Thursday, June 27. Route 4021 will be closed between Route 4014 (Plank Road) and the New York state line.  

The detour will be in place between 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM using Route 4014 (Plank Road) and Route 4023 (Eleven Mile Road). The detour will be lifted each night, once pipe work is complete for the day. PennDOT will re-open the road earlier than 3:00 PM if work progress allows. 

A crew from PennDOT Potter County Maintenance will perform this work, replacing two large pipes across the road to improve drainage in the area.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

Allegany County- The murder of Ray Cornelius of Ward continues - Buffalo media now investigating UPDATED

 Ray Cornelius, an 82-year-old man who was fatally shot inside his home in the Allegany County Town of Ward, has not gone silent. NY state police along with the investigative team with WGRZ, Channel 2 in Buffalo, are digging in to this case. Wellsville Regional News broke this story and has never really let up. Now, though, Channel 2 in Buffalo has taken an interest in what is called a 'cold case' from 2017. During my reporting, lead state police investigator Jed Murphy took issue with the phrase 'cold case'. In a 2017 interview, Investigator Murphy said this is a “challenging case…one that has kept him up at night.” Murphy said this afternoon (at the time) that this case has “taken time,” and a case that the six BCI officers are “definitely working.” To the family, Murphy said that they can “call me anytime."

During the years, there were claims of new leads...but nothing appears to have developed. 

In a 2018 interview with Murphy, WRN learned that new search warrants were issued. In that interview, State police did confirm to WRN that Cornelius died from a single shot gun wound to the torsos. Murphy said that “if anyone heard a gunshot last July…or knows of a missing gun…” to contact police.

The WRN interviews continued is 2020, however Investigators said leads faded, other serious cases came in...and the family has been left wondering. Every month, a family member calls Amity-based Investigators. 

Thanks to WGRZ Buffalo Dave McKinley for nosing around to develop new leads. He too, has been conducting interviews that may air on July 3rd.  WRN has been told that new rewards are being offered. 

State Police statement from major crimes:

On Monday July 3, 2017 at approximately 11:20 am a family member contacted the Allegany County 911 Center and advised that he had located 82 yo Raymond C. Cornelius deceased at his home located at 4849 Wadsworth Hill Rd in the Town of Ward, Allegany County.  The family member advised that he had gone to check on Ray as no one in the family had been able to reach him via telephone since approximately 6:30 pm on Saturday July 1, 2017.  Troopers arrived on scene and noted a broken window confirming Cornelius had been shot in the back from outside of the residence.  Cornelius had no known enemy’s and the murder has haunted the family for the last seven years. 

Eric M. Tavernier

Investigator – Troop “A” BCI

Major Crimes

Wellsville man charged with murder

Media Release: June 23, 2024

Murder Arrest

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on June 22, 2024, Investigators of the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office arrested Bradly J. Maddalena, age 24, of County Road 18, Wellsville, New York, after an investigation of a reported fatal shooting.

On Saturday, June 22, at about 8:44am, a caller reported to Steuben 911 that he had been in an altercation with another person on County Route 101 in Woodhull, and fatally shot that person. Deputies and Investigators responded and began an investigation into the fatal shooting of Wayne E. Mosher, age 57, of County Route 101, Woodhull, New York. The Steuben County Evidence Collection Team processed multiple scenes over the course of the next 20 hours. Investigators applied for and received multiple search warrants and conducted over a dozen interviews to gather all relevant information to reconstruct the incident.

It is alleged that Mr. Maddalena intentionally caused the death of Mr. Mosher by the use of a firearm. Mr. Maddalena was charged with Murder in the Second Degree, a class A Felony. Mr. Maddalena was arraigned in the Centralized Arraignment Court and remanded to the Steuben County Jail without bail.

Sheriff Allard thanks the Woodhull Volunteer Fire Department, the Steuben Emergency Management Office and the New York State Police for their assistance in this investigation.

Obituary: Brenda Warner, 85, Angelica

Angelica – Brenda Warner, 85, passed away peacefully at Highland Park Nursing Center in Wellsville, New York, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.

Brenda was born on September 10, 1938, in Angelica, New York, the daughter of the late James and Onalee Phippen Graham. She married the love of her life, James Brown Warner, on July 13, 1963, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Angelica.

A lifelong resident, she graduated from the former Angelica Central School “Class of 1956” and went on to graduate from E. J. Meyer School of Nursing in Buffalo, New York.

A registered nurse, she was passionate about caring for everyone around her. Her fondest days on the job were those years spent as the school nurse and bus driver at Angelica Central School. Her kind and generous heart was reflected in the joy she found in helping others, especially children. Whether it be providing medical care or baking one of her famous apple pies, her love could be felt in everything she did. Brenda was most happy when her family was gathered together, cherishing every story, memory and laugh shared over a good meal. Her warmth and kindness, often expressed through the sentiment, "the door is always open," live on in the close bonds she helped create among her children, nieces, nephews and grandchildren, her greatest legacy.

She was predeceased by her husband, her parents and her brother, Dale Graham. She is survived by her sister, Sylvia Graham Benjamin; her children Tammy (James Cerullo) Warner and Daniel (Mary) Warner; her grandchildren Paige (Scott) Ludtka, Curtis Warner and Audrey Warner; her great-granddaughter Eleanor Ludtka; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 28, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Park Circle, Angelica. The Rev. Richard Hamlin will officiate.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Angelica or the Angelica Hose Company. To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook @ Brown & Powers FH.