Obituary: Mary Ann Leon, 88, Hornell

Mary Ann Leon, 88, of 480 Maple City Drive, Hornell, NY died peacefully Friday, October 2, 2020, following a brief illness. 

Born in Hornell on February 27, 1932, she was the daughter of Juan and Annie (Grillo) Orihuel. 

Mary Ann grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School, class of 1949.  Following high school, she worked various jobs and completed her last six years of employment in office administration at Stern and Stern Industries — a job she truly loved. 

She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a communicant of St. Ann’s Church. 

On September 25, 1971, she married Earl W. Leon of Alfred, NY.  She and Earl especially enjoyed traveling and hosting family & friends in homes they maintained in Florida and New York.  Mary Ann particularly loved playing cards, cooking, and family gatherings.  She was also an avid football and basketball sports fan.  Her beloved husband Earl died May 18, 2006.   

Surviving are her children, Don (Cheryl) House of Millbrook, AL; Ron (Barb) House of Sun City Center, FL; Kathy (House) Wright of Prattville, AL; John (Sheryl) House of Alfred Station, NY; step-children David (Becky) Leon of Canandaigua, NY; and Diane Trimble of Geneseo, NY; 2 sisters, JoAnn McCarthy of Nashua, NH and Lucy Orihuel of Sarasota, FL; 19 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews & cousins. 

At Mary Ann’s request, there will be no calling hours.  A private graveside service will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery at the convenience of the family with a “Celebration of Life” to be held at a future date. 

Mary Ann’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, PO Box 1000 – Dept. 300, Memphis, TN  38148 or by visiting https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html 

Arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.

Obituary: Furn M. Smock, 84, Wellsville

WELLSVILLE - Furn M. Smock, 84, passed away on October 1, 2020 in Mt. Morris, NY. She was born on October 1, 1936 in Corry, PA to the late Burton and Alice (Rauscher) Smock.  Furn was raised in Wellsville, and graduated from Wellsville High School in the early 1950s. After graduating, Furn went on to have a very successful career in banking. Initially she worked at the First Trust company of Allegany County in their Trust Department. By the mid-1960s though, Furn left First Trust to advance her career and become the first female trust examiner for The Comptroller of the Currency (Department of the Treasury) in the second Federal Reserve District in New York City. By the close of 1969, Furn returned to Wellsville to lead First Trust's Commercial Loan Credit Department and was named Assistant Vice President of the bank. In 1974 she advanced yet again within the bank and became Executive Assistant to the President of the Bank. In 1981 she moved to Rochester, NY to yet again advance her career and held the title of Executive Assistant to the President of Security Trust Co. of Rochester and Security New York State Corporation (a multi-bank holding company in Upstate New York). Similar to her Rochester move, in 1987, Furn moved to Buffalo, NY as Executive Assistant to the President of Norstar Bank (formerly Liberty Bank & Trust Co.). Finally, in 1992 she moved to Albany, NY as Executive Assistant to Chairman and CEO of Fleet Bank of New York (predecessor to Bank of America). Fleet bank of New York had branches located statewide from Long Island to Buffalo – with principle offices in New York City, Kingston, Albany, Utica, Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo. Furn retired from her wondrous career in 1998; throughout her time in the banking industry she was recognized several times for exceptional service to the institutions that employed her. Outside of her vocation, Furn loved animals – especially her dogs, with Pomeranians being her favorite.  Furn was predeceased, in addition to her parents, by her Aunt and Uncle – Bessie and Vern Kelly.

She is survived by: two brothers, Thomas (Cindi) Smock of Pittsburgh, PA and Robert (Nancy) Kelly of Geneseo; one sister Ruth Neely of Falmouth, ME; several nieces and nephews; several cousins; and special friends, Bea Weber of Albany and Erland “Erkie” (Pauline) Kailbourne of Mendon.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 1 p.m. in the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, 34 West State Street, Wellsville, NY, Please consider memorial donations to the ASPCA Serving Allegany County. To leave online condolences please visit, www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Monthly Report: Allegany County Office of Emergency Management/Fire

 

Monthly Report: Allegany County Public Defender

 

Monthly Report: Allegany County Dept. of Social Services

 

Monthly Report: Allegany County Office for the Aging

 

Monthly Report: Allegany County Health Department

 

September 2020 report: Allegany County Probation Department

 

September 2020 report: Allegany County 911

 

September 2020 report: Allegany County Sheriff

 

Allegany County Weights and Measures September report

 From Gilbert Green, Director

Allegany County: Crimes up significantly in September, according the DA report

 

Bath: Paroloee arrested on felony drug charges

Press Release

The Village of Bath Police Department reports the arrest of James M. Youngs, age 35, of 510 W. Washington St. in the Village of Bath for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, both felony counts. The arrest stems from the investigation into the sale of crystal methamphetamine in the Village of Bath.

Mr. Youngs is currently on New York State Parole for Attempted Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a class C felony and Parole has issued a parole warrant.

The arrest was the result of an investigation by the Bath Police Department, Corning City Police Department, Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, and the Steuben County District Attorney Investigators.

Steuben Deputies make welfare fraud arrest

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on September 28, 2020, deputies of the Steuben County Sheriff’s office arrested Michael P. Shepherd, age 31 of W. Washington Street in the Village of Bath.  It is alleged that from February 1^st to August 31^st, 2020, Mr. Shepherd offered one false instrument for filling to the Steuben County Department of Social Services. It is also alleged that Mr. Shepherd received benefits from the Steuben County Department of Social Services in the amount of $1,348.00 that he was not eligible to receive.

Mr. Shepherd is charged with one count of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the first degree, a class E felony, and one count of Grand Larceny in the Fourth degree, a class E felony. Mr. Shepherd was also found to have an active violation of probation warrant issued out of Steuben County Court. Mr. Shepherd was remanded to the Steuben County Jail. 

 The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Steuben County Department of Social Services Fraud and Legal Affairs Unit, Steuben County Probation Department, and the District Attorney’s Office.

Warrant Squad Arrests: 14 taken into custody in Steuben County

Media Release: Warrant Squad Arrests 

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that from September 15, 2020 to September 30, 2020, deputies of the Steuben Sheriff’s Office Warrant Squad arrested the following persons due to active warrants. 

September 16, 2020: Ms. Ashley Marie Hamilton, age 28, of Oak St., Elmira, NY. It is alleged that Ms. Hamilton violated a term of condition of her probation and was arrested due to violation of probation.  Warrant issued out of Steuben County Court and remanded to Steuben County Jail. 

September 16, 2020: Mr. Eric Roland Gullo, age 41, of Park Ave., Corning, NY.  It is alleged that Mr. Gullo violated a term of condition of his probation and was arrested due to violation of probation. Warrant issued out of Town of Erwin Court and remanded to Steuben County Jail.  

September 16, 2020:Mr. Rion Earl Lord, age 28 of State Route  53, Bath, NY. It is alleged that Mr. Lord violated a term of condition of his probation and was arrested due to violation of probation. Warrant issued out of Steuben County Court and remanded to Steuben County Jail. 

September 16, 2020: Mr. Creo Lavern Babcock, age 19, of Cameron, NY. It is alleged that Mr. Babcock violated a term of condition of his probation and was arrested due to violation of probation.  Warrant issued out of Steuben County Court and remanded to Steuben County Jail. 

September 17, 2020: Mr. John Franci VanCuren, age 31, of Cemetery Road, Atlanta, NY. It is alleged that Mr. VanCuren violated a term of condition of his probation and was arrested due to violation of probation.  Warrant issued out of Steuben County Court and remanded to Steuben County Jail. 

September 18, 2020: Mr. Tanner Chase Jimerson, age 24, of County Route 2, Addison, NY. It is alleged that Mr. Jimerson violated a term of condition of his probation and was arrested due to violation of probation.   Warrant issued out of Steuben County Court and remanded to Steuben County Jail. 

September 18, 2020:Ms. Sequoia Marie Treat, age 36, of Winters Lane, Addison, NY. It is alleged that Ms. Treat violated a term of condition of her probation and was arrested due to violation of probation. Warrant issued out of Bath Village Court and remanded to Steuben County Jail.

 September 21, 2020: Mr. Frederick K. Nichols, age 50, County Route 10, Avoca, NY. It is alleged that Mr. Nichols violated a term of condition of his probation and was arrested due to violation of probation.   Warrant issued out of Corning City Court and remanded to Steuben County Jail. 

September 23, 2020: Mr. Michael Shawn McKenzie, age 31, North Clinton Street, Rochester, NY. It is alleged that Mr. McKenzie violated a term of condition of his probation and was arrested due to violation of probation.   Warrant issued out of Corning City Court and remanded to Steuben County Jail. 

September 24, 2020:Ms.Rhonda Lynn Wright, age 58, of Wolf Run Road, Campbell, NY. It is alleged that Ms. Wright violated a term of condition of her probation and was arrested due to violation of probation. Warrant issued out of Steuben County Court and remanded to Steuben County Jail. 

September 28, 2020:Ms.Nichole Lynn Church, age 36, of Elkland, PA. It is alleged that Ms. Church violated a term of condition of her probation and was arrested due to violation of probation. Warrant issued out of Steuben County Court and remanded to Steuben County Jail. 

September 29, 2020: Mr. Andrew Scott Vanzile, age 35, Balcom Avenue, Corning, NY. It is alleged that Mr. Vanzile violated a term of condition of his probation and was arrested due to violation of probation.   Warrant issued out of Corning City Court and remanded to Steuben County Jail. 

September 29, 2020: Mr. Michael Paul Shephard, age 31, West Washington St. Bath, NY. It is alleged that Mr. Shephard violated a term of condition of his probation and was arrested due to violation of probation.   Warrant issued out of Steuben County Court and remanded to Steuben County Jail. 

September 29, 2020: Mr. Jeffrey Gene Flint, age 61, East Avenue, Hornell, NY. It is alleged that Mr. Flint violated a term of condition of his probation and was arrested due to violation of probation.   Warrant issued out of Steuben County Court and remanded to Steuben County Jail.

News Release: COVID Alert NY Smartphone App

The Allegany County Department of Health is pleased to share the launch of the COVID Alert NY smartphone app! 

COVID Alert NY is a voluntary, anonymous, exposure-notification smartphone app. You will get an alert if you were in close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19. Knowing about a potential exposure allows you to self-quarantine immediately, get tested, and reduce the potential exposure risk to your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and others. 

The more people who download COVID Alert NY, the more effective it will be. The free mobile apps–available to anyone 18 or older who lives, works, or attends college in New York or New Jersey–are available for download from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. COVID Alert NY is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Bengali, Korean, Russian, and Haitian Creole. 

Follow the link for information to answer all the questions you or others may have and download the app: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-alert-ny

To stop the spread of COVID-19, New York needs each of us to do our part. Add Your Phone. Stop the Spread.

Another death, 35 new cases of COVID-19 in Steuben County

BATH – The Steuben County Public Health Department received notification of the death of an individual who had previously tested positive for COVID-19.  This brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Steuben County to 51.  The individual was a 71-year-old female resident of Corning Center. “COVID-19 has cruelly cut short the life of another Steuben resident,” said Public Health Director, Darlene Smith.  “I urge our residents to take this seriously.  We must do everything possible to slow the spread and stop the death toll.”

BATH – The Steuben County Public Health Department received notification that 35 Steuben County residents tested positive for COVID-19.  This brings the total to 548 confirmed cases, 185 of which are currently active.  The individuals are residents of the:

·         City of Corning (11)

·         Town of Bath (2)

·         Town of Cameron (2)

·         Town of Campbell

·         Town of Caton

·         Town of Cohocton

·         Town of Corning

·         Town of Erwin

·         Town of Hornby

·         Town of Hornellsville (2)

·         Town of Prattsburgh (4)

·         Town of Rathbone (2)

·         Town of Thurston

·         Village of Addison (2)

·         Village of Bath

·         Village of Savona

·         Village of Wayland

The individuals are isolated and being monitored by the County Health Department.  Public Health staff investigated and identified close contacts of the confirmed cases and exposure risks.  All those known to have direct contact with the individuals have been notified.

Per CDC and New York State Department of Health guidance, information is collected beginning 48 hours prior to symptom onset or date of test if asymptomatic through the day of the positive test result to identify any potential exposure risks.

The investigations indicate:

·         Four individuals are residents of Corning Center

·         Nine individuals are employees of Corning Center

·         Three individuals work for various ambulance services

·         Three individuals are employees of Upstate Farms Cheese in Campbell

·         Nine individuals had contact with known positives

·         One individual is a student at Frederick Carder Elementary School

·         One individual is an employee of Addison School District

Public Health coordinated with the Corning-Painted Post and Addison School Districts to identify and quarantine impacted students and staff.

The individuals reported visiting the following locations within their investigation timeframe:

·         9/23 Evening  – Primp in Corning

·         9/25 – Wade’s Building Supply in Addison

·         9/25 – Mooney’s Sports Bar and Grill in Corning

·         9/26 Afternoon – Panera in Horseheads

·         9/26/20 – Domino’s in South Corning

·         9/27 – Believer’s Fellowship of Prattsburgh

·         9/27 – Applebee’s in Hornell

·         9/27 – Bully Hill in Hammondsport

·         9/27 – Heron Hill in Hammondsport

·         9/27 – Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery in Hammondsport

·         9/27 – Keg & Barrel Brewing Co. in Dundee

·         9/27 Evening – Oak’s Sports Bar in Corning

·         9/28 Morning – South Corning Village Hall

·         9/28 – Corning, Inc. Diesel Plant

“Now is not the time to have parties, go to bars or restaurant with a group, go on wine tours or generally gather with a number of people from outside your household,” said Public Health Director, Darlene Smith. “COVID-19 is spreading at an uncontainable rate in Steuben and surrounding counties.  We need your help to stop this.” 

GOVERNOR CUOMO DIRECTS DOH COMMISSIONER TO ISSUE SECTION 16 ORDER TO COVID-19 HOT SPOT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ENSURE PUBLIC HEALTH COMPLIANCE

 GOVERNOR CUOMO DIRECTS DOH COMMISSIONER TO ISSUE SECTION 16 ORDER TO COVID-19 HOT SPOT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ENSURE PUBLIC HEALTH COMPLIANCE

 

Failure by Local Governments to Adhere to Order and Enforce Public Health Regulations Can Result in Penalties of up to $10,000 per Day

 

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the Commissioner of Health will send an order to COVID-19 hot spot local governments today establishing a framework for reporting their enforcement activities and setting specific consequences for failure to enforce the State Department of Health Emergency Regulations and the Governor's Executive Orders related to social distancing, mask compliance, and capacity limitations. If local governments do not enforce these legally binding requirements, they will be in violation of the order and can be subject to fines.

 

"The Commissioner of Health will issue a Section 16 order to the local governments advising them that they have to step up the compliance, that it is the law and if the local governments don't step up the compliance, they will actually be in violation of the law and they can be fined. I have asked the local governments many times to actually do the compliance," Governor Cuomo said. "Compliance is not public education—it is enforcement. People know what the rules are and they've heard them every day. Local governments have to do enforcement. Whether or not it fits with their political agenda really is pointless. It's the law and their job is to enforce the law."

 

Failure to adhere to the order can result in penalties of up to $10,000 per day, pursuant to Section 12-b of the state Public Health Law.

Allegany County: Active COVID cases jump to 23, 303 in isolation or quarantine

Press Release 

COVID-19 Statistic Update Friday, October 2, 2020

In the United States, the COVID-19 virus has infected approximately 7.31 million people, and there have been over 208,000 deaths. According to the New York State Department of Health COVID-19 tracker, there have been 461,629 confirmed COVID-19 cases, and there have been 25,497 deaths statewide. As of 2:00 p.m. on October 2, Allegany County’s statistics are as follows:

Confirmed Cases: 130 

Recovered Cases: 107 

COVID-19 Related Deaths: 1 

Total Quarantined/Isolated to Date: 1,692 

Released from Quarantine/Isolation: 1,389 Currently Quarantined/Isolated: 303

Precautionary Travel Quarantines to Date: 942 

Total COVID-19 Antibody Tests Given: 766 

Total COVID-19 Antibody Positives: 36 

Houghton College Honors Alumna Kim Pegula, 9 Others at Homecoming

Friday, October 2, 2020, Houghton, New York – In a virtual ceremony during its annual Homecoming festivities, Houghton College recognized ten alumni with awards celebrating their accomplishments and impact around the world. 

Alumna Kim (Kerr ’91) Pegula was presented the Willard J. Houghton Medal by President Shirley A. Mullen in celebration of her leadership, generosity and dedication to Houghton College and to the larger western New York region. As the first female President of an NFL team, Mrs. Pegula has been instrumental in addressing matters of diversity within the NFL, in the revitalizing of Buffalo, and in significantly impacting the future of her alma mater through a lead gift which enabled Houghton College to construct the Kerr-Pegula Athletic Complex and successfully launch IMPACT: The Campaign for Greater Houghton, the largest campaign in its history. Mrs. Pegula is the tenth recipient of this prestigious award. 

Oneonta, New York, surgeons Dr. Johnathan and Dr. Lois (Morgan) Sastic, both from the Class of 1975, were awarded Alumni of the Year Award, Houghton’s highest alumni honor. Drs. Sastic have dedicated their careers to outstanding medical care through their private practice Oneonta Surgical Associates, have utilized their skills globally by serving on medical missions trips, and have sacrificially supported Houghton College students by financially supporting key capital projects and scholarships. 

Brothers Mark Moyer ’84 and Dr. Eric Moyer ’85 were recognized with Distinguished Achievement Awards. This award celebrated Mark, of Elverson, Pennsylvania, and his significant contributions to the field of pharmaceutical research and development, and his impact on the lives of those battling cancer. Eric, of Aurora, IL, was acknowledged for his substantial work in the field of polymer chemistry, and the contributions he has made to improve hand-held technology and LED lighting. 

Dr. Sydnie Cunningham, Class of 2013, of Towson, MD, received the 2020 Young Alumna of the Year Award, recognizing her significant work with the U.S. Military in the field of Industrial and Organizational Psychology, specifically in improving the working environments for women in the military. 

Steven and Karen (Greer) Lynip, Class of 1965, of Waxhaw, NC, were recognized with the Christian Service Award, recognizing a lifetime of service to the global church. Throughout more than fifty years of ministry together, the Lynips significantly impacted the world for the Lord through self-sacrifice and service to the people of the Philippines and the global church through SIL, a partner of Wycliffe Bible Translators. 

Honoring their selfless commitment as co-chairs of IMPACT: The Campaign for Greater Houghton, Debra (McKay ‘76) Canfield and Kevin Knowlton’79 were jointly recognized with the Alumni Appreciation Award. Mrs. Canfield, Director of Information Systems at Canfield Machine and Tool in Fulton, NY, and Mr. Knowlton, attorney and senior shareholder at Peterson and Myers, PA, in Lakeland, FL are both members of the Houghton College Board of Trustees. Through their guidance, support, and determination, on May 31, 2020, when the campaign was officially completed, IMPACT surpassed it overall goal as more than $70,500,000 was generated to support student scholarships, capital projects, and curricular and co-curricular programs. 

The virtual celebration is available to view through all of Houghton College’s social media channels including Houghton’s YouTube Channel or on the college website.