Saturday, August 31, 2024
Obituary: Maude A. GOODENOUGH, 88, of Gold, PA
2024, 91st edition of the Cuba Lake Book
This year, the Cuba Lake District Commission supported efforts to keep the tradition going as the 91st edition of the 2024 Cuba Lake Book came out and has been well-received.
There are still some of the 2,300 copies of the 90-page lake book available for free at community-oriented businesses. They are also available at the Cuba Chamber of Commerce at 5 West Main Street.
Cuba Lake District Commissioner Michael Nenno said this book is as good as any in the past. The Cuba Patriot and Free Press used to put out the book for the community before the newspaper closed.
"As long as I've been around Cuba Lake, we've had one. I would say this is as good as any we have gotten before," Nenno said.
The book was put together by Michael Tominez of M.F. Tominez Promotions.
The Cuba Lake District is a municipality that keeps track of who owns property and improvements.
Nenno had a 25-year career as one of the most respected judges and family court judges in the region. He was the longest serving judge in Cattaraugus County history. Over the years, he said several cottage owners on Cuba Lake have made it their year-round home.
"The lake has been there since 1850 and since the late 1800's it's been a place for campers and fishermen, and now, full-time homes," Nenno said. "It's a beautiful location and even in the dead of winter we love it. We have friends all around the lake, and no matter where they live, they have a different view and each view is great."
Tominez noticed the same thing.
"I've visited Cuba Lake, but working on this book I had a chance to really see how breathtaking each season is," Tominez said. "There is a lot of pride in this lake, which was evident by the number of businesses in Cuba and the surrounding towns and counties who wanted to be a part of the lake book. "
For more information on the Cuba Lake Book or the 2025 edition, contact M.F. Tominez Promotions by email at tominezpromos@aol.com, by phone at 814-598-0158 or write M.F. Tominez Promotions LLC, 925 Crown St., Olean, N.Y., 14760.
Complete Obituary: Anna M. Allen, 20, of Pigeon, formerly of Wellsville
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Anna M. Allen “beloved daughter, sister, niece, and friend”
PIGEON, WV---Anna M. Allen, 20, of Pigeon, formerly of Wellsville, NY, passed away of natural causes in her brother’s home in Lancaster, NY, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
Born on Friday, January 23, 2004, in Wellsville, NY, she was a daughter of Ronald L. Allen and Dawn E. Mattison Allen.
Anna attended and graduated from the Milton Hershey School in
Hershey, PA and was currently attending
Marshall University in Huntington, WV where she was studying to become a
Registered Nurse with her ultimate goal of becoming a Physician Assistant to
care for geriatric patients.
Left to cherish her memory are her mother, Dawn (Michael Lonneville) Allen of Pigeon; her father, Ronald (Norma Starnes) of Portville, NY; two sisters, Nikki (Todd) Sortore of Belfast, NY and Danielle Allen of Charleston, WV; a brother, Zachary Allen of Lancaster, NY; several nieces and nephews; several aunts and uncles, including a special uncle, Darien Mattison of Pigeon; her house parents at the Milton Hershey School, Mr. and Mrs. M. and Mr. and Mrs. Davis; and her house siblings at Milton Hershey School.
In addition to her maternal and paternal grandparents, Anna was predeceased by a sister, Chelsea Cornelius.
A Celebration of Anna’s life will be at the Milton Hershey School on a date and time to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Anna’s name may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Anna’s family entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory
of Anna, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Friday, August 30, 2024
Obituary: PIGEON, WV---Anna M. Allen, 20, of Pigeon, formerly of Wellsville
PIGEON, WV---Anna M. Allen, 20, of Pigeon, formerly of Wellsville, NY, passed away of natural causes in her brother’s home in Lancaster, NY, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J.
Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home,
Shinglehouse, PA, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Wellsville man in jail on a manslaughter charge
Wellsville man in jail on a manslaughter charge
After investigating a fatal crash July 4, 2024 in Alma,
state police have now arrested (on Thursday) Jesse M. Bestine, 26, of Wellsville. Troopers
have now charged him with second-degree vehicular manslaughter, felony
second-degree assault with serious injury involving a snowmobile or ATV and
driving while ability impaired by drugs and alcohol. The Allegany County
Sheriff’s Office confirmed today that Bestine was being held without bail
pending future court appearances.
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Steuben County Sheriff's Office · Possession of Controlled Substances Arrest
Possession of Controlled Substances Arrest
Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports the arrest of Steven M. Anderson, age 45, of Route 249, Knoxville, Pennsylvania, following a report of a vehicle running with the driver slumped over the wheel in Lindley, New York.
It is alleged Mr. Anderson operated the vehicle and possessed quantities of narcotics including alleged methamphetamine. Mr. Anderson was charged with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a Class B Felony. Mr. Anderson was arraigned in the Centralized Arraignment Court and held, to appear at a later date in the Lindley Town Court.
Obituary: Ethel V. Harris, 98, formerly of County Rd. 40, Bolivar
Ethel V. Harris: Loving Mother and Grandmother
Ethel V. Harris, 98, formerly of County Rd. 40, Bolivar,
passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Cuba Memorial Hospital’s Palliative
Care Unit.
Born on June 26, 1926, in Galeton, Pennsylvania, she was a
daughter of Warren and Mildred Wilson Gilliland. On November 30, 1944, in the Town of
Independence, she married Lytle Harris who predeceased her in 1995.
She was a loving wife and homemaker and enjoyed crossword
puzzles and playing cards.
She is survived by a daughter Donna (Alan) Deck of Clarksville,
a son Lytle Eugene Harris of Clarksville; Five Grandchildren and several great
grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased
by two brothers Fred and Ted Gilliland, a sister Elizabeth Edwards, and a
daughter in law Suzanne Harris.
Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the
family.
Burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Bolivar, New York.
Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker
Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Bolivar.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at
www.rinkerfuneralhome.com.
Allegany County: Composting Livestock Mortality and Butcher Waste Workshop
BELMONT, NEW YORK – Composting Livestock Mortality and Butcher Waste
Lynn Bliven, Agriculture & Natural Resources Issue Leader
Composting Livestock Mortality and Butcher Waste
Routine and emergency losses of poultry and livestock are significant environmental, biosecurity, and waste management concerns. In addition, disposal of offal and butcher waste is becoming increasingly difficult and expensive as renderers close. Mortality composting is cost effective, environmentally sound, compassionate, easy to do, and can be done at any time of the year. This presentation will cover what composting is, site preparation, and how to compost livestock on farms; including the regulations in New York State.
Please join Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County at this workshop for farmers and meat processors to be held from 5:30-7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Our presenter, Jean Bonhotal, Waste Management Specialist and Director of the Cornell Waste Management Institute in Soil and Crop Sciences has spent over 25 years in education of composting food, manure, animal carcasses, along with compost quality and use. Host location for our program is Bare Bones Butchering in Friendship, NY.
There is no fee, however pre-registration is requested. Event will be held rain or shine. For more details follow registration link: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/
Composting Livestock Mortality and Butcher Waste workshop is one of many programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Allegany County (CCE-Allegany). The association is part of the national cooperative extension system, an educational partnership between County, State, and Federal governments. As New York’s land grant university Cornell administers the system in this state. For more information, call 585-268-7644 or visit our website at www.cce.cornell.edu/allegany. Cornell Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities.
Photo Credit: Cornell Waste Management Institute
Lynn A. Bliven
Agriculture & Natural Resources Issue Leader
Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County
Obituary: Martha Joyce “Joy” Wojceichowski, 78, Cuba area
Martha Joyce “Joy” Wojceichowski
My lady died in my arms at home August 25, 2024. Joy was 78
years old and was the daughter of the late Martha and Orville (Ted) Good. Joy
has one older sister, Linda, as well as a younger sister, Julie, and brother
Ted. Joy and I were married on February 13, 1965. It still does not seem long
enough. I was the lucky one when she said ‘yes’ 60 years ago. You can be sure I
got the better end of the deal. We were blessed with three children-Andrew,
Adam, and Joy. She loved her babies up to the day she died and meant everything
to her. She was proud of who they were and their accomplishments. When they
were happy, she was happy. When they were down, she was down as well. We were
also blessed with four grandchildren-Ande, Sophie, Joseph, and Hannah. As much
as she loved her children, she loved her grandbabies the same. We were
additionally blessed with great grandchildren. Ezra Moon came along last April and
Asher James followed in September. Joy said ‘we are so lucky,’ and I answered
in the affirmative.
Joy’s chosen work profession was the nursing field. My mom
was an RN, and Joy and her were very close. She started out as a floor nurse on
nights for several years and then into the ICU. She loved it and was good at
it. Finally, she went to work with Dr. Henry Storch and became a Nurse
Practitioner for years. She loved her patients, and they loved her.
The last 17 years of Joy’s life was not easy. She fought
cancer for 12 years and did finally beat that disease. She went through chemo,
radiation, and multiple surgeries. It was a difficult battle, but she won.
Always a fighter. Then one day she began to forget, and that progressed to the
point that at times she did not even know me. Four days ago, Joy said to me ‘I
know who you are. You’re Hank. I miss your face. Please kiss me.’ And I did.
I am sitting now in our house looking at the pictures on our
walls. Many of those were painted by Joy. Later today I will pull up copies of
her poetry. Those poems were special and will last a lifetime.
I knew Joy when I was 9 years old and am 79 today. She
wanted me to continue to be with our children and grandchildren and great
grandsons to support and guide them whether they want it or not. I will do as I
was told. However, I do look forward to the day I can be with my lady again.
I miss her so.
No visitation or funeral services a private celebration of
life will be held late summer.
Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker
Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Cuba.
New York State Police Blotter - Amity
New York State Police Blotter
8/28/24 7:42 a.m.- After responding to an alleged
domestic dispute in the town of Wellsville, state police arrested Vance
Masterson-Elijah Day, 23, of Wellsville. He was charged with criminal contempt
and was temporarily detained without bail.
8/28/24 6:17 p.m.- Amity-based troopers report the
arrest of Yvette Chabak, 54 of Andover. The suspect was charged with menacing
with a weapon, child endangerment and criminal possession of a weapon with
intent to use. A court appearance is pending.
8/28/24 11:29 p.m.- State police say they arrested
Bruce A. Button, 52, of Scio. He was charged with petit larceny and a court
appearance will be held.
Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol
Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York State’s Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 1880, the first eight Game Protectors proudly began serving to protect the natural resources and people of New York State. In 2023, the Division of Law Enforcement fielded more than 101,500 calls, resulting in Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) and Investigators across the state responding to more than 30,932 complaints and working on cases that resulted in nearly 16,900 tickets or arrests for violations ranging from deer poaching to solid waste dumping, illegal mining, the illegal pet trade, and excessive emissions violations.
“Environmental Conservation Police Officers and Investigators serving in DEC’s Division of Law Enforcement are working tirelessly across the state to protect natural resources and public safety while holding poachers and polluters accountable,” DEC Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar said. “DEC looks forward to continuing to work with our local, State, and federal law enforcement partners to ensure compliance with New York’s stringent environmental conservation laws and promote the safe and responsible enjoyment of the outdoors.”
Leopard Mount Seizure – Delaware County
On July 29, a Delaware County resident settled charges related to the illegal commercialization of endangered species.
In May, ECOs collaborated with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to investigate a tip about a full-body leopard mount listed for sale on social media for $2,500. Officers identified the seller and determined they did not possess the permits required in New York State to sell the leopard mount. ECO Osborne responded to the seller’s location during the transaction, seized the leopard mount, and charged the individual with commercialization of endangered wildlife, a felony due to the value of the mount. As part of the legal resolution, the seller agreed to pay a $2,500 fine and forfeit the mount.
It is illegal to sell endangered or protected species in New York without the proper permits. For more information on requirements to legally sell mounts or items containing parts of endangered species, visit DEC’s Special Licenses page.
Leopard mount seized after being illegally offered for sale in Delaware County
Uncertified Pesticide Applicator – Suffolk County
On Aug. 2, ECO Zullo observed an individual spraying a substance on a residential lawn while on patrol in the town of Riverhead. The Officer also noticed a commercial landscaping truck and trailer parked nearby. The sprayer failed to post warning signs on the lawn prior to spraying a pesticide as required by law, prompting ECO Zullo to approach the individual. During his investigation, Officer Zullo discovered the substance being sprayed on the lawn was a pesticide and the applicator was not licensed to commercially apply it. ECO Zullo issued two tickets to the applicator, one for failing to place warning signs prior to applying a commercial pesticide and another for applying a pesticide commercially without certification, along with several written warnings for other pesticide-related violations. The tickets are returnable to the Town of Riverhead Justice Court.
Pesticide illegally sprayed on lawn in Suffolk County
It’s Our First Time – Nassau County
On Aug. 3, ECOs Kochanowski and Smith conducted a fishing compliance check on a vessel they observed during boat patrol on the Long Island Sound. The anglers on board claimed they only caught a few porgies and pointed to three large coolers. The Officers counted and measured the fish in the coolers and discovered the men had caught more than 400 fish with 275 of them under the minimum size of 11 inches for porgies caught from a vessel. ECOs also discovered an undersized fluke in one of the coolers. In addition to possessing the undersized and over-the-limit porgies (30 per person), Officers determined no one on board possessed a Marine Registry as required by law. The group of seven claimed ignorance about New York’s fishing regulations, stating that it was their “first time” fishing. Officers issued a total of 28 tickets for possession of undersized fish, possession of over-the-limit fish, and failing to possess a recreational marine registry. The undersized fish were donated to a local wildlife rehabilitator and Nassau County’s Tackapausha Preserve to feed eagles and other rehabilitating birds of prey.
Since the beginning of August, ECOs Kochanowski and Smith have seized more than 600 small porgies during multiple checks.
ECO Smith with undersized and over-the-limit fish seized from vessel in Nassau County
Rogue Charter – Eastern Long Island Sound
On Aug. 17, ECOs Della Rocco, Hilton, and Zullo patrolled the eastern Long Island Sound and observed several vessels with anglers on board fishing. The Officers spotted one individual on a vessel throw a black sea bass into the water and sail away from the ECOs. The Officers conducted a marine fishing compliance check on the vessel and discovered it was a fishing charter based in Connecticut with 37 black sea bass on board, 13 over the legal limit in New York State for the eight people on the boat (four per person). Eleven of the fish measured less than the minimum size limit in New York. The ECOs issued two appearance tickets to the captain of the vessel, returnable to Southold Town Justice Court. The illegal fish were seized as evidence.
ECOs Hilton and Zullo measure black sea bass caught in the Eastern Long Island Sound
Flood Response – Statewide
On Aug. 8, ECOs were deployed as part of the New York State Flood Incident Response Strike Team (FIRST) as remnants of Hurricane Debby passed through the state. Officers were staged in Guilderland and Oriskany in preparation for the storm. The Oriskany team was relocated several times tracking the storm, ending up in Canton, St. Lawrence County. On the morning of Aug. 10, a call came in to rescue a family trapped inside a cabin along the Grass River in Taylor Park. ECOs Macropoulos and Gates responded to the location along with New York State Fire. After assessing the site with a State Fire drone, the team launched two inflatable rescue boats to navigate the flooded community and locate the family in distress. The Officers carefully extricated the family of five, including a two-year-old and a dog, and brought them safely ashore.
ECOs and New York State Fire rescue a family from floodwaters in Canton, St. Lawrence County
Protecting Tidal Wetlands – Nassau County
On Aug. 8, ECO Kochanowski issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to a property owner in Nassau County for conducting unpermitted work in a tidal wetland. On July 18, Hempstead Bay Constables requested ECO assistance with investigating reports of a bay house on Meadow Island discharging raw sewage directly into the ground. Officer Kochanowski and the Constables spoke with the homeowner who stated that approximately five years ago, they replaced the septic system and put a large holding tank into the ground containing rocks, shells, and sand. ECO Kochanowski spoke with DEC tidal wetlands employees who determined that the homeowners received permits from New York State in past years but no approvals to replace the pre-existing septic system. The NOV issued to the homeowner is returnable to DEC’s tidal wetlands program.
Orange County Air Show 2024
ECOs Boyes, Boyes, Korey, and Lovgren teamed up with New York State Police and Orange County Sheriff’s Office to help with security at the New York Air show at the Orange County Airport from Aug. 9 to 11. The annual New York Air show features aviators from the U.S. Air Force, Italian Air Force, and the West Point parachute team. Several performances including aerobatics and formation flying were on display throughout the weekend. ECOs, along with State Police, patrolled the event on ATVs assisting with security checks and vehicle control.
ECOs assist with security at the annual New York Air Show at the Orange County Airport
Wild Geese for Sale – Wayne County
On Aug. 15, a concerned hobby farmer contacted ECO Rich and explained that he was in possession of a dozen wild Canada geese mistakenly purchased as goslings, thinking they were domestic geese. The geese later became aggressive to the farmer’s established chicken, duck, and goose flock, injuring some of them.
Officer Rich responded to the location in Red Creek, Wayne County, and confirmed the geese were wild Canada geese. The resident said he had purchased the geese from a farm in the town of Rose where he had previously purchased farm animals.
ECO Rich visited the farm in Rose and spoke to a woman who recounted her 19-year-old son selling some geese a few months earlier. The son admitted he found some baby Canada geese near his private pond and chased them down with a net until he collected 12 of them. He then sold them to the hobby farmer advertised as domestic farm geese. Officer Rich charged the seller with illegally taking migratory birds.
The wild geese were released on the farm and are reportedly now eating a natural diet instead of commercial feed.
Wild Canada geese illegally offered for sale in Wayne County
Protecting New York’s Ports – Suffolk County
On Aug. 17, ECOs Della Rocco, Hilton, and Zullo participated in a high visibility security detail at the Orient Point Ferry Terminal alongside several other law enforcement agencies including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, New York State Police, and Southold Town Police Department. During the detail, Officers from the participating agencies conducted radiation surveillance for vehicles entering and exiting New York State to help keep the state’s ports of entries safe.
To contact an ECO to report an environmental crime or to report an incident, call 1-844-DEC-ECOS for 24-hour dispatch or email (for non-urgent violations).
Wellsville Police Blotter
Date: Wednesday August 28, 2024
Wellsville Police,
acting on a Bench Warrant issued by the Wellsville Village Court, arrested
James M. Lee, age 28 of Wellsville, charging him with a violation of his
Pre-Trail release on previous felony Assault 1st, Criminal Possession of a
Weapon 3rd and Tampering with Physical Evidence charges. Lee was transported to the Allegany County
Jail pending arraignment in CAP Court.
Lee is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court at a later date.
Obituary: Timothy A. Cradduck, 65, Little Genesee
Timothy A. Cradduck, 65, of 7597 Miller Hollow Rd., Little Genesee, passed away Sunday August 25, 2024 at home on his favorite glider after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on May 24, 1959, in Olean, he was a son of Charles and
Marilyn Miller Cradduck.
Tim lived in the area all of his life. He had worked for the Genesee Hardware and
for Faulkner’s Fruit Stand before going to work for Wayne Paving in
Shinglehouse as a roller operator, retiring in 2021.
He was a member of the Bolivar Horseshoe League, was an
excellent handyman remodeling his entire home and his daughter’s homes as
well. He also enjoyed painting cars and
was often found helping neighbors, friends, and family alike. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed being
outside near the fire camping as well as snowmobiling.
He is survived by his longtime loving companion of 30 years,
Tamara Ritchie of Little Genesee, his children Tiffany Cradduck of Johnstown,
NY, Justin (Patsy) Cradduck of Jamestown and Paul Cradduck; 6 Grandchildren; His
Siblings Sue (Charles) Loucks of Wellsville, Amy (Mike Adams) Layfield of Allentown,
Steve Cradduck of Vero Beach, Florida; A Sister-in-law, Sue Cradduck of Allegany;
Several Nieces and Nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his
brother who he was very close to, Scott Cradduck, maternal grandparents Paul
and Jean Miller and paternal grandparents Claude and Esther Cradduck.
A Celebration of Life for Tim will be held on Saturday,
September 14, 2024 at the family home on Miller Hollow Road beginning at 2:00
P.M. Please bring a dish to pass and
refreshments. There will be live music
in his honor.
Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker
Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Bolivar. Online condolences may be sent at
www.rinkerfuneralhome.com.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Steuben Sheriff update
We have received the following update on road closures:
NY 36 from Canisteo to Jasper is now OPEN
NY 417 from Greenwood to Jasper is now OPEN
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Obituary: Harry E. Stanley, 93, of Smethport
SMETHPORT, PA---Harry E. Stanley, 93, of Smethport, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.
Born on Monday, November 24, 1930 in Shinglehouse, he was a son of William G. and Grace M. Goodrich Stanley. On November 16, 1996, he married Jacqueline B. Olson Leet, who passed away on September 21, 2021.
Harry was a graduate of Shinglehouse High School and was a US Marine Corps veteran having served during the Korean War.
Harry was employed at the former Pierce Glass Company in Port Allegany, retiring after many years of service.
He was a member of the East Smethport United Christian Church. In his younger years, Harry enjoyed hunting and fishing. His greatest love was spending time with his family.
Left to cherish his memory are four children, Kathy Moran of Lilburn, Georgia, Cindy (Wayne Taylor) Lloyd of Smethport, Randy (Karen) Stanley of Shinglehouse, and Thomas (Marilyn) Stanley of Conyers, Georgia; three step-children, Joanne (Neil) Cook, Connie (Wayne) Shimko, and Leslie (Joni) Leet; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Harry was predeceased by a son, Ricky Stanley; and five brothers, Maynard, Hugh, Malon, William, and Charles Stanley.
Family and friends may call from 11am to 1pm on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, where funeral services will follow at 1pm with Pastor Allen Young of East Smethport United Christian Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse.
Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorials in Harry’s name may be made to the East Smethport United Christian Church, 18399 Route 6E, Smethport, PA 16730.
Harry’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 Harry, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Scio: Two men face felony rape counts
Two men face rape charges
Two men face multiple felony sex crimes. On August 2nd,
troopers arrested John A. Ramsey, 38, of Scio. He was charged with
second-degree rape, first-degree rape with force, criminal sex act involving a
victim under the age of 15, three counts of forcible touching intimate parts,
sexual abuse, sexual abuse involving a child under the age of 14, two counts of
coercion and three counts of child endangerment. The sheriffs today said he
been released. Meanwhile, on August 27th at 5:10 p.m., state police
arrested Lester E. Bundy, 58, of Andover. He was charged with felony
first-degree rape involving a victim under the age of 13, two counts of
forcible touching and felony aggravated sexual abuse of a child. He remains in
the Allegany County Jail on $20,000 cash bail.
Obituary: Helen D. Tingley, 99, of Coudersport
She was born August 13, 1925 at the family farm in Nopal,
Texas, to Bruno and Christina Foegelle Dybowski. On September 9, 1945, in San
Antonio, Texas, she married Clair M. Tingley, who passed away January 31, 2003.
Helen was the sixth of eight children. She attended country
schools near her home and was a standout athlete at school events, winning
awards for her speed. When her brothers
left to serve in the Civilian Conservation Corps and US Navy during World War
II, she learned to drive and became the family driver, transporting her parents
when they needed to travel the 12 miles into town. Her younger sister fondly
remembered that she “had a lead foot”. As a young woman, she moved to Yorktown,
Texas and then to San Antonio, where she was working as a waitress when she met
Clair Tingley, who was serving as an MP with the US Army Air Corps. After their
marriage, they moved north to be near Mr. Tingley’s family in Coudersport, and
also lived briefly in Island Falls, Maine, before returning to Coudersport.
Mrs. Tingley was employed at the former Abbott’s Dairy and
the Market Basket, as well as working at the Coudersport Consistory during
events. In 1969, the Tingleys purchased Rainbow Paradise Trout Farm near
Coudersport, which they operated for nearly a decade before purchasing Old
Hickory Lanes in Coudersport. After their retirement in the early 1980s, Mrs.
Tingley served as a substitute TV lady at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital.
Helen was a second generation descendant of some of the
first Polish settlers in America, who established Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church in Panna Maria, Texas, the first Polish Catholic Church and the
first permanent Polish settlement in the United States. She attended St.
Eulalia Catholic Church in Coudersport, and was a former member of the Catholic
Daughters, Court Doyle Chapter. She was a devout Catholic, faithfully attending
weekly Mass and for many years was present at daily morning Mass.
She had a special friendship with Fr. James Campbell, who in
2014 selected her as one of the parishioners to be recognized for outstanding
volunteer contributions to St. Eulalia Parish.
She formerly volunteered at The Christmas House in
Coudersport, and the Coudersport Public Library.
She enjoyed watching her son, Robert, play basketball during
his high school and college years, and did the same with her grandchildren. She
was especially a vocal fan of the Lady Falcons during the late 1980s-2000s,
when her granddaughters played.
She enjoyed Word Find games and crossword puzzles, and never
missed an episode of Wheel of Fortune or Jeopardy. She appreciated visits when
her children and grandchildren would bring their dogs. She was proud of
maintaining her independence and continuing to live in her own home.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Tingley was
preceded in death by her son, Robert Tingley, in 2021; three sisters, Lois
Dillon, Anna Belle Franklin, and Elenore Dybowski; four brothers, John
Dybowski, Hermin R. “Jerry” Dybowski, Arthur Dybowski and Edward Dybowski.
She is survived by two daughters, Jacqueline (James) Tilley
of Coudersport and Teri (Roger) McDowell of Port Allegany; a daughter-in-law,
Patti Tingley of Coudersport; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; five
great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Shirley Tingley of Columbus, IN;
and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 1pm to 2pm on Friday, August
30, 2024, in the gathering space at St. Eulalia Catholic Church in Coudersport.
A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 2pm in the church, with the Rev.
Christopher Wheeler, as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Eulalia Catholic
Cemetery, Coudersport.
Memorials may be made to St. Eulalia Catholic Church, 6
Maple Street, Coudersport, PA 16915; the Coudersport Public Library, 502 Park
Avenue, Coudersport, PA 16915; or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Helen’s family entrusted her 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 Helen, please
visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home
Facebook page.
Congressional Candidate Receives $1000 from AC Dems
TOM CARLE, CANDIDATE for CONGRESS in NY-23, ACCEPTS DONATION FROM ALLEGANY
COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Wellsville, NY— At an Open House
on August 24th, Tom Carle received a check for $1000.00 to help fund
his campaign for NYs 23rd congressional seat.
"I
cannot say enough about the people of Allegany County and their Democratic
Committee that has once again provided for my Congressional campaign,” said Mr.
Carle. “Whenever I am in Allegany County, I feel the love, support, and
generosity of 'all of you' and I will work to improve every measure of our
lives, and those of every American. Our common ground and our belief in
the magic of America still abounds in Allegany County, which I will share
when I am in the Halls of Congress.
Thank you, with the highest regards."
Mark Holt, ACDC Vice Chair, remarked,
“The Allegany County Democrats are pleased and proud to support Tommy Carle's
campaign to represent the NY 23rd District. Our district has suffered for
too long without strong and serious representation in the House of
Representatives, and we know that Tom will fight to strengthen and protect our
Social Security and Medicare and other federal programs that benefit so many in
our district.”
Lawn signs promoting Carle’s
candidacy are available at the Democratic Committee’s Election Headquarters at
84 N. Main St. Harris-Walz lawn signs
will arrive any day. Hours are Monday through Sunday, 9am to 6pm.
The Allegany County Democratic
Committee is the official governing body for the County Party, working toward
broader representation by Democrats at the local, state, and national
levels. Learn more at www.alleganycountydemocrats.org, follow us on Facebook and Threads, email info@alleganycountydemocrats.org or phone/text (585) 610-4321.
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Photo Caption: (L-R) Tom
Carle, candidate for Congress; Mark
Holt, Vice Chair ACDC