Allegany County Press Release - STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign - Thanksgiving 2024

Allegany County, NY – STOP-DWI Impaired Driving High Visibility Engagement Campaign runs November 27 – December 1, 2024. Allegany County Administrator Carissa Knapp announced today that Allegany County police agencies and the STOP-DWI Coordinator will participate in special efforts to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving. This Thanksgiving weekend, millions will hit the roads eager to spend time with family and friends. It’s one of the busiest travel times of the year, and unfortunately more people on the roadways means the potential for more vehicle crashes. In a combined effort to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving, prevent injuries, and save lives, law enforcement officers across New York State and STOPDWI programs will be participating in special engagement efforts. The statewide STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign starts on November 27, 2024, and ends on December 1, 2024. The STOP-DWI Thanksgiving High Visibility Engagement Campaign is one of many statewide initiatives promoted by STOP-DWI NY and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. The Statewide STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign also targets Memorial Day, July 4th , Labor Day/End of Summer, Halloween, Holiday Season, Super Bowl weekend, and St. Patrick’s Day. Highly visible, highly publicized efforts like the STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign aim to further reduce the incidence of drunk and impaired driving. You can help to make a difference by Having a Sober Plan! Download our mobile app – “Have a Plan” and you will always be able to find a safe ride home www.stopdwi.org/mobileapp Impaired driving is completely preventable. All it takes is a little planning.

Obituary: Daniel Hart, 46, Wellsville

 

Wellsville, NY – Daniel Hart, 46, of Hanover Hill Road, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Strong Memorial Hospital with family by his side. He was born September 12, 1978, in Wellsville, the son of Francis David and Lucille (Smith) Hart.

Dan was raised in Wellsville and was a 1996 graduate of Wellsville High School. He continued his education at Alfred State College, earning his associates degree. He was formerly employed by Harts Meat Market, Dresser Rand as a machinist, and the in the Maintenance Department for Allegany County. 

He is survived by: his mother, Lucille; siblings, Eileen (Tim) Shea, Patrick (Julie) Hart, Kathryn (Patrick) Dempsey, John (Virginia) Hart, Sarah Swisher, and Josephine Hart and her husband Brent Bailey, all of Wellsville; brother-in-law, Craig (Nora) Burdick of Wellsville; life-long friend Eddie Gee of Wellsville; beloved dogs Doc and Tuco; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by: his father, Dave; brother, Michael Hart; sister, Bridget Hart Burdick; brother-in-law, Butch Swisher; and niece, Rachel Swisher.

Friends are invited to call on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 5 to 8 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home of Wellsville, 34 West State Street. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 11 am in Immaculate Conception Church of Wellsville, 36 Maple Avenue. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Please consider memorial donations to: The David A. Howe Public Library, 155 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY 14895; or to the Allegany County Comfort House, 141 East State Street, Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Pennsylvania cell phone tax to increase immediately

From Representative Jared G. Solomon:

Under current Pennsylvania law, every telephone user pays a 911 surcharge, including a flat-rate fee of $1.65 on each wireless line, to help fund our 911 emergency telecommunication services. However, the fee has not been adjusted since 2015, and rising costs for equipment, operations, and new technology pose a problem for local 911 emergency departments. Additional funding is needed to continue properly dispatching calls to keep Pennsylvanians safe during emergencies.

I am introducing a bill that increases the uniform 911 surcharge to $1.97 from $1.65, indexed with inflation each year, and extends the surcharge sunset date by five years to 2029. My bill is in line with Governor Shapiro’s proposal to cut taxes on cell phone bills while directing more investment toward our critical emergency response infrastructure.

The 911 uniform surcharge is a crucial source of funding to offset operation and maintenance costs of our 911 services and telecommunications systems. In conjunction with a plan to eliminate the gross receipts and sales and use taxes on mobile telephone service, this plan focuses our efforts on the need to support our 911 dispatchers who provide life-saving care to people across the Commonwealth.

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On November 18th, Governor Josh Shapiro signed the measure into law.

ESPN’s Coleman to broadcast radio show from RC Wednesday

ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2024 — Another ESPN media celebrity is headed to St. Bonaventure — but just for one day.

 

Freddie Coleman, longtime ESPN Radio host, will broadcast his 3-7 p.m. national show from the Reilly Center Wednesday, just before the unbeaten Bonnies (4-0) men’s basketball team take on Mansfield University.

 

Coleman, a 1987 graduate of Mansfield, was invited to provide TV color commentary for the game, which will air at 7 p.m. on ESPN+. Coleman, who co-hosts “Freddie & Harry” with former NFL receiver Harry Douglas, will broadcast his show from outside the Larry Ford Ticket Office in the Reilly Center.

 

The idea for Coleman to call the game and broadcast his show from campus came from Justin Craig, an SBU alumnus and vice president for Audio & Digital Production at ESPN.

 

Coleman will interview Adrian Wojnarowski, ’91, and SBU Athletics Director Bob Beretta during his radio show. Wojnarowski stepped down from his job as ESPN’s Senior NBA Insider this summer to become the general manager of the men’s basketball program at Bonaventure.

 

Prior to his current role at ESPN, Coleman co-hosted “Freddie and Fitzsimmons” alongside Ian Fitzsimmons from 2016-2023. He also hosted the “Freddie Coleman Show,” weeknights from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Sundays from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

 

Coleman joined ESPN Radio in 2004 as a co-host for nine years of the nightly primetime program “GameNight.” He has also hosted NFL on ESPN Radio and makes appearances on ESPN’s “First Take.”

 

A wide receiver at Mansfield, Coleman was inducted into the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame in 2017. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from the university.

Convicted Felon arrested after traffic stop with firearm

On November 16, 2024, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Amity arrested Frank D. White II, 41 of Scio, NY for Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th degree, Obstruction of Governmental Administration 2nd degree, Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle and Unregistered Motor Vehicle.

SP Amity Bureau of Criminal Investigation received an inquiry that White was a convicted felon and may not possess firearms. Investigation determined that White was convicted of assault 2nd degree in 2009. The investigation continued and Troopers with the assistance of New York State Department of Environmental Conservation initiated a traffic stop on Hazzard Road. White drove into a property and attempted to flee from his UTV. White was pursued and taken into custody. White was in possession of a loaded Savage Axis bolt action rifle. White was transported and processed at SP Amity.

White was issued appearance tickets for the town of Scio Court.

Wellsville HS production of Witness for the Prosecution

Here are a couple of rehearsal photos and a full cast photo for the Wellsville HS production of Witness for the Prosecution.

Here is a description of the show from the director:

Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution is a tense courtroom drama/murder mystery involving a young man named Leonard Vole (played by senior Keenen O'Connor) who has been accused of murdering a rich maiden lady, Emily French. He is defended in court by Lady Wilfrid Robarts (played by senior Maddie Muurisepp) and is antagonized by the prosecuting attorney Alexandra Myers (played by junior Kennedy Ewing). The courtroom is turned on its head when Romaine Vole (Leonard's wife, played by senior Maddison Baker) is called to testify against her husband and claims that Leonard did indeed kill Miss Emily French. Is Leonard guilty? A trademark twist by Agatha Christie will leave the audience guessing until the very end.

Obituary: Bruce C. Caldwell, 87, Belmont

Belmont, NY – Bruce C. Caldwell, 87, of Maple Street, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at St. James Mercy Hospital after a brief illness. He was born April 4, 1937, in Kane, PA, the son of the late Robert and Grace (Olinger) Caldwell. 

Bruce was raised in Belmont, graduating from Belmont Central School in 1955. He entered the workforce and was employed by Borden’s in Belmont, and Belmont BOCES, before finding his career at Worthington/Dresser-Rand Corporation, retiring in 2000. Together with his father, Robert Caldwell, Bruce owned and operated a TV sales and service business in Belmont and owned and operated two motion picture theaters, one in Belmont and one in Cuba NY.

Outside of his employment, he was a member of the Village Board for several years, was a volunteer firefighter – working his way to Fire Police, was an avid Buffalo Bills fan, and frequent supporter of high school sports (volunteering as score keeper for BCS basketball and umpire for BCS baseball). Additionally, he was a member of the American Legion Post 808 and a former member of the Belmont Presbyterian Church. 

He is survived by three siblings, Sarah Catherine (Phillip) Wesche and Bryan Marshall (Barbara) Caldwell, both of Belmont, and Darrell John (Mary) Caldwellof Russell, KY, as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three siblings and their spouses, Robert C. (Marian) Caldwell Jr., Barbara Ann (Russell) Tompkins, and David William Caldwell. 

Friends are invited to call on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 11 am to 1 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home of Belmont, 17 Schuyler Street. His funeral will follow at 1 pm in the funeral home with Rev. Bill Willson presiding. Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery of Belmont. Please consider memorial donations to the SPCA Serving Allegany County, 5440 NY-19, Belmont, NY 14813. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.  

Obituary: Constance J. Mills, 86, Wellsville

Wellsville, NY – Constance J. Mills, 86, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the Wellsville Manor Care Center following a lingering illness. She was born May 5, 1938, in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Alfred G. and Zennia (Griswold) Allen. On Christmas Eve in 1955, she married her husband of sixty-five years, David “Red” Mills, who predeceased her August 2, 2021.

Connie was a stay-at-home mom, until she began her career with Peterson’s Drug Store, which eventually transitioned to Walgreens, from where she retired in 2005. She loved working in her flower garden, knitting, and reading Romance and Mystery novels.

She is survived by a daughter, Debora M. (James) Richardson of Wellsville; a son, Dale C. (Kathy) Mills of Fort Edward; six grandchildren; four great-grandsons; one sister Ann Gee; two sisters-in-law, Dona Mills and Maureen Strauss; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, and husband, she was predeceased by a son, Dennis A. Mills; two sisters, Erma Allen and Audrey (Elwood) Miller; and three brothers-in-law, Robert Gee, Robert Mills, and Douglas Strauss.

A private graveside service in Woodlawn Cemetery is being planned for later this week. Please consider memorial donations to the SPCA Serving Allegany County, 5440 NY-19, Belmont, NY 14813. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Alfred State football team will head to the NCAA Division III tournament

The Alfred State football team will head to the NCAA Division III tournament for the second straight year following a 39-37 victory over Anna Maria in the Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) Championship game.  

Alfred State will take on Endicott College (Beverly, MA) in the first round on Saturday, Nov. 23 at Noon. The Gulls are 9-1 and won the Conference of New England Championship. The winner of this first round contest will advance to play SUNY Cortland.  

In the ECFC Championship game, the Pioneers jumped out to a 19-0 lead in the first half. Justin Horvath connected on a 39-yard touchdown to Elijah Georges. In the 2nd quarter, Nicholas Cuomo scored from seven-yards out and from two-yards.

Anna Maria scored the final 16 points of the 1st half to cut the Pioneers lead to 19-16 heading into the 2nd half. 

Horvath connected with Georges on a 33-yard scoring play on the first drive of the 2nd half to add to the lead. After an AMC touchdown, Horvath connected with Matthew Mancuso on a 23-yard pass play to make it 33-22 heading into the final fifteen minutes. 

Josh Graham ran in from three-yards out to make it a three-score lead 39-22 with 6:10 left in the game but the AMCATS would not go away. Anna Maria scored a pair of touchdowns in the final 4:10 of the game to pull within 39-37 but the Pioneers recovered the on-side kick attempt with 20 seconds remaining to seal the game.  

Horvath finished 13-27 for 235 yards and three touchdowns. On the ground, Cuomo tallied two touchdowns and 41 yards on nine carries. Graham rushed for 77 yards on 13 carries while Georges had two receptions for 72 yards and two scores. 

Silas Egenlauf notched 12 tackles to lead the defense while Nick Johnson tallied eight tackles and an interception. Chris Bergman added four tackles and an interception as well Alfred State has now won the ECFC title two straight seasons. 

Last year, the Pioneers qualified for the NCAA Tournament for the first time and traveled to Mount Union. 

Wellsville Police Blotter

Date: Sunday November 17, 2024 

Wellsville Police arrested Jacob W. Evoy-Riggs, age 22 of Wellsville, charging him with DWI (Unclassified Misdemeanor) and DWI w/BAC of .08% or more (Unclassified Misdemeanor).  The charges stem from an incident that took place on Jefferson Street.  Evoy-Riggs was processed, issued an appearance ticket and released.  Evoy-Riggs is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court on December 17^th at 4:30 pm.

 

Wellsville Police arrested Brian B. King, age 57 of Wellsville, charging him with Disseminating Indecent Material to Minors 1^st (Class D Felony).  The charge stems from an incident that took place on North Main Street.  King was processed and and transported to the Allegany County Jail pending arraignment in CAP Court.  King is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court at a later date.

Date: Saturday November 16, 2024 

Wellsville Police arrested Rickie A. Moultrup, age 46 of Allentown, charging him with Criminal Contempt 2^nd (Class A Misdemeanor).  The charge stems from an incident that took place on North Main Street on November 13^th.  Moultrup was processed and transported to the Allegany County Jail pending arraignment in CAP Court.  Moultrup is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court at a later date. 

Wellsville Police arrested Frank W. Long, age 60 of West Seneca, charging him with DWI (Unclassified Misdemeanor), Aggravated DWI (Unclassified Misdemeanor) and Moved from lane unsafely (Infraction).  The charges stem from a traffic stop on the Genesee Parkway.  Long was processed, issued an appearance ticket and released.  Long is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court on December 17^th at 4:30 pm.

New York State Police Blotter – Nov. 16, 2024

New York State Police Blotter – Nov. 16, 2024

11/17/24 1:56 a.m.- After responding to a domestic dispute in the town of Angelica, state police report the arrest of Anthony Pollizi, 41, of Angelica. He was charged with felony aggravated family offense (more than 1 offense within 5 years) and criminal mischief. He was taken to the Allegany County Jail for Central arraignment.

GOVERNOR HOCHUL DIRECTS FLAGS TO HALF-STAFF TO HONOR WILDFIRE VICTIM DARIEL VASQUEZ

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced flags on state buildings will be flown at half-staff starting at sunrise on Monday, November 18, in honor of 18-year-old Parks and Recreation aide, Dariel Vasquez. Dariel Vasquez was fatally injured on Saturday, November 11, while supporting work to create a fire line at the Jennings Creek wildfire in Sterling Forest in Greenwood Lake, New York.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Vasquez family as they mourn the sudden and tragic loss of Dariel,” Governor Hochul said. “Dariel was only 18 years old and had a truly bright future ahead of him that has now been unfairly taken away. I commend his dedication to serving and protecting his fellow New Yorkers and his bravery on the front lines.”

Dariel was an 18-year-old aide at the New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Department. He is survived by his mother Miosotis and his father Juan.

Obituary: Leah J. (Smith) Schneider, 79, Hinsdale

Hinsdale – Leah J. (Smith) Schneider of 3088 Route 16 N passed away November 16th, 2024 at Olean General Hospital. Born March 31, 1945 in Corning, NY; she was the daughter of William B. & Catherine M. (Ellis) Williams. 

Leah had various jobs as a hospitality aide as well as a home health aide for several years.

She was an avid bingo player.  One of her true passions was to decorate for every holiday.  She is a lifetime member of the Eldred Township Firemen’s Auxiliary.

Surviving are a daughter, Alice (Karl) Hackett of Bolivar NY; a son, Henry (Tracie) Lewis of Marianna FL. Also surviving are four sisters, Hazel Bair of Eldred PA, Elaine (Cora) Corey of Niagara Falls NY, Marjory Haymaker of Eldred PA and Lila France of Franklinville NY as well as one brother William (Billy) Williams of Eldred PA.  In addition, she is survived by her grandchildren Amanda Hackett-Thomas, Rodney Lewis, Heidi Hostrander, Karl Hackett II, Chelsea Dunham, Brian Lewis and Katie Broughton and several great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband Lucius Smith.  Furthermore, she was proceeded in death by an infant daughter, a son Stanley Lewis, a daughter Cheryl Hostrander. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 

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

Online condolences may be sent at www.rinkerfuneralhome.com.

Forecasters: accumulating snow possible next week

 From the National Weather Service in Buffalo:

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
...Some Accumulating Wet Snow Increasingly Likely by the Weekend...

It`s been a long time in coming...but it is starting to look more
likely that most of the region will pick up their first measurable
snowfall of the young season during this period.

A large and very complex storm system will develop over the Mid west...
and while the various guidance packages continue to have run to run
variability...a general agreement is taking shape for a prolonged
period of precipitation that should include some wet snow. The highest
chance for the wet snow will initially come at night and across the
higher terrain...but as we approach the weekend...the mixed pcpn/wet
snow should become more widespread with lake enhancement figuring into
the equation as well. While confidence remains low with many of the
details...including snowfall amounts...it is not out the realm of
possibilities that lake enhanced areas southeast of the lakes pick up
several inches of wet snow by late Saturday.

A vigorous 140kt H25 jet digging into an already impressively deep
longwave trough over the nations mid section on Wednesday will lead to
significant hgt falls downstream across the Lower Great Lakes and
especially the Mid Atlantic region with broad areas experiencing return
intervals greater than once in a generation (25-30 years) for this time
of year. This will easily support broad cyclogenesis from our forecast
area to the Mid Atlantic coast with deep moisture allowing for
widespread pcpn for much of this period. The day to day details...

While broad cyclogenesis will be taking place immediately to our west
on Wednesday...a stubborn mid level ridge will help to keep fairly
innocent weather in place for the bulk of our forecast area. A nearly
stalled warm front/triple point will extend from Lake Erie southward
across western Pennsylvania...but there should be enough forcing to
allow for more nuisance rain shower...mainly over the western counties.
The bulk of the day should be rain free.

This will all change Wednesday night...as the still deepening closed
storm system will dig across the Upper Great Lakes. The downstream
ridge will finally be shoved off the coast...and this will allow an
occlusion to sweep northeast across our forecast area. Deep lift
supplied from combined H925-70 frontogenetic forcing and from a passing
100kt H25 jetlet will support a wide swath of moderately heavy rain
over our area. Rainfall Wednesday night should average a half to as
much as one inch by daybreak. Given our dry antecedent conditions...
this will be beneficial rain and should NOT be an issue.

An important difference from previous guidance though is that a
somewhat more northerly placement of the stacked mature low will
encourage colder air to sweep into the region...particularly the
western Southern Tier. This would allow the rain to mix with...and
possibly change to...wet snow by daybreak Thursday.

Confidence will deteriorate somewhat on Thursday as to where the large
lumbering storm system will track...either to the southeast to about
West Virginia or to remain nearly stationary over the Lower Great
Lakes. In either case...relatively deep moisture will remain in place
on Thursday with any dry slots being SHORT LIVED in mature. Colder air
will continue to seep into the region at this point...and with H85
temps generally ranging from -2 to -4c...at least some of the resulting
rain will fall as a mix. Mainly just wet snow will be likely across the
higher terrain and in areas where the pcpn can be steady enough to
support dynamic cooling (in this cooling due to melting) for just wet
snow. Minor accumulations will be possible in these areas...especially
on elevated surfaces.

From Thursday night into Saturday...guidance is somewhat in line with
additional shortwave energy feeding into the large closed storm system.
This would encourage the stacked low to dumbbell from the Mid Atlantic
region up across New England. The deep cyclonic flow would remain
firmly in place over our forecast area...with H85 temps of -2 to -4c
and deep synoptic moisture supporting continued CAT pops for mixed
pcpn. By the weekend...a north to northwest flow would then offer some
lake enhancement as well. This 36 to 48 hour period should allow just
about all of the region to experience a little wet snow...with many
areas increasingly likely to pick up a some accumulation. Given the
relatively `warm` antecedent conditions though...most areas are not
expected to experience problems with area roadways. This would only
change if it were a little colder aloft to allow for more prolonged
snowfall.

Obituary: Ruby E. Truax, 95, Cuba

Ruby E. Truax, 95, of 9084 Beebe Hill Road, Cuba, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024 at home surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness.

Born on July 16, 1929, in Estill Springs, Tennessee, she was a daughter of Gustavos Lafayette and Jenny Gertrude (Collins) Gore. On November 30, 1951, in Franklin, Tennessee she married Richard H. Truax, Jr., who survives.

Ruby had worked as a cashier for Market Basket and later for Acme Electric, as a circuit board assembler, retiring in 1993 after 20 years.

She was a member of the West Clarksville Baptist Church and Obi Community Church. She enjoyed knitting, cooking, reading, baking, shopping and entertaining her family and friends. For years every Sunday she would cook and host dinner for the “Sunday Dinner Gang”. Having her family all together always brought a smile to her face.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Ronald (Aprille) Truax of Clarksville; 2 daughters, Rhonda (Daniel) Carrier and Rachelle Evans both of Cuba; 9 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a great grandson Teagan Oliver Michael Fox and her siblings Rufus, Carlos, Frank, Ovie Eubanks, Annie Harris, Dora Emma Gore, Hazel Meadows, and Beatrice Hassler.

Friends will be received at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull Street Cuba, on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 10:00 A.M. until Noon with her funeral beginning at Noon. The Rev. David Cook, will officiate. A dinner will follow at the Obi Community Church.

Burial will be in West Clarksville Cemetery, Clarksville, New York.

Memorials may be made to the Obi Community Church, 1948 Route 305 Cuba, New York 14727.

Obituary: Martin W. “Marty” GODRA, 86, of Wellsboro, PA

Martin W. “Marty” GODRA, 86, of Wellsboro, PA, died Wednesday, November 13, 2024.  Born April 25, 1938, in Coatesville, he was the son of Martin Jr. and Elizabeth Dudas Godra.  On August 29, 1959, in Parkesburg, he married Ruth Anne Hall, who predeceased him on July 1, 2018.  A U.S. Navy Veteran, he served honorably on the destroyer USS Glennon.  He was employed by Lukens Steel Co., Coatesville, taking early retirement in 1981.  Martin lived a life of adventure with his wife and sons, backpacking in the west, white water canoeing, hunting with bow and rifle, cross country motorcycle trips, and shooting rifle and pistols.  He and Ruth owned and operated a hunting lodge in Maine for four years where he was a master hunting and fishing guide.  They owned and operated the Oleona Country Store in Potter County for 16 years and the Susquehannock Forest Cabins nearby for four years.  He was an active member of the Galeton First Baptist Church.  Surviving are: two sons, Brad (Laurie) Godra of New Providence and Michael (Eileen Scotten) Godra of Oxford; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Joyce Morrison; nieces and nephews.  In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a son, Jeffrey (Carol) Godra; and a sister, Goldie White.  A Memorial Service will be held on a later date.  Cremation was at Olney-Foust Private Crematory.  Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 234 W. Main St., Galeton, PA 16922.  Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

Obituary: Kevin Edward Smith, 42, Belmont

Kevin Edward Smith 42 years old departed this life unexpectedly on Saturday, November 2, 2024. He was born in Burnet, Tx on September 16, 1982 the son of Debra Baker and Robert Smith Sr. He had lived in Belmont, NY most of his life. Throughout Kevin's youth he had dreams of joining the military and starting his own business. He looked up to his older brothers and loved spending time with them playing in the outdoors and playing soccer. Kevin's adult life he was an entrepreneur and visionary. He was predeceased by his sister, Tammy Renee Smith. Kevin will be missed by everyone, especially his parents and brothers. He leaves his parents, Robert Smith Sr and Debra Baker (Ron); son, Xandar Smith; brothers, Robert Smith Jr, Michael Crandall, Steven Crandall and extended family. There will not be a funeral service, just a private family graveside service held at a later date. In lieu of flowers and to honor Kevin's life, donations can be made to Brown & Powers Funeral Home in Angelica PO Box 276 Angelica NY 14709.

To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook @ Brown Powers FH.