Welcoming Otolaryngologist/ENT Dr. Katherine Rieth to St. James Hospital

 

Clinical Overview

Dr. Rieth graduated from the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, where she earned her medical degree. She then pursued her residency in Otolaryngology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, honing her skills and gaining valuable experience in the field of Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) care.

 

Effective Monday, July 1 Dr. Rieth will see patients in the Medical Office Building Specialty Clinic Suite 102. She specializes in:

·         Ear, nose and throat conditions in pediatrics and adults

·         Pediatric ear tubes

·         Procedures and treatments for sleep apnea in pediatrics

·         Tonsil concerns for pediatrics and adults

·         Hearing loss and auditory system disorders

·         Head and neck diseases, including salivary gland issues

·         Neoplasms and swallowing difficulties

·         Sinus disease (medical and surgical therapy)

·         Voice disorders.

 

Dr. Rieth is deeply committed to patient-centered care, believing that every individual deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. She expressed her eagerness to start her practice at SJH, stating, "I know that ENT is a much-needed specialty in the Southern Tier. I am honored to help provide this much-needed service to Hornell and its surrounding areas. I am excited to be working with the leadership and clinical/surgical staff at St. James to bring evidence-based ENT care to individuals in this region."

 

Personal Endeavors

Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Rieth has a profound interest in global health and surgery. She has actively participated in international programs, including the HUGS Foundation, which provides free medical care to children and adolescents with conditions such as microtia, cleft lip, cleft palate, and other facial deformities.

 

In her personal endeavors Dr. Rieth enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys, horseback archery, practicing Kung Fu - which she holds a black belt in, and cooking.

 

Dr. Reith is actively accepting new patients. New patient appointments can be made by calling the Specialty Clinic at (607) 385 – 3820. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Dr. Rieth.

Complete Obituary: Kimberley A. Hoak, 69, Coudersport

Kimberley A. Hoak              “phoenix rising”

COUDERSPORT, PA---Kimberley A. Hoak, 69, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Sunday, June 30, 2024.

Born on Saturday, February 12, 1955 in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Donald A. and Phyllis J. Warner Hoak.

Kim was a graduate of Coudersport High School.  She was employed in the legal field for most of her working career.  Her last position was as a reporter for the Potter-Leader Enterprise in Coudersport.

In her early years, she was an avid hunter.  She loved her flower gardens. Kim was an advocate for the underdog.  Her greatest love was her family.

Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Autumn A. (John) Swoope of Clearfield and Cristol Brooke Goodrich of Coudersport; a granddaughter, Mady R. Goodrich of Coudersport; and a sister, Clare (Greg) Hoak of Pittsburgh.

In addition to her parents, Kim was predeceased by her stepmother, Jill Corey, who she loved as a mother; and a brother, Donald Jeffrey Hoak.

In keeping with Kim’s wishes, there will be no public visitation.  There will be a Celebration of Kim’s life on a date and place to be announced.

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

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

Allegany County DPW Press Release - Public Meeting CR4 Town of Hume

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Allegany County Department of Public Works, in conjunction with the NYSDOT, will hold a Public Information Meeting regarding the County Road 4 over Genesee River (BIN 3330760) Bridge Rehabilitation project, which is located on CR4 (East Main Street) immediately east of the intersection of CR4 (East Main Street), West Main Street, South Genesee Street, and North Genesee Street. The meeting will be held Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at the Town of Hume Museum located at 10842 Claybed Road starting at 7:00 p.m. County Public Works and design consultant personnel will be available at this time to answer questions.

Partial Obituary: Loretta M. Howard-Summers, 97, formerly of Shinglehouse

 

Loretta M. Howard-Summers

November 5, 1926 — July 1, 2024

Niagara Falls, NY

Loretta M. Howard-Summers “former Shinglehouse, PA resident”

NIAGARA FALLS, NY---Loretta M. Howard-Summers, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, formerly of Shinglehouse, passed away in her home with her loving family by her side, on Monday, July 1, 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.

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

Allegany County Fire Convention comes to Whitesville!

 Join Us for the 108th Annual Allegany County Fireman's Convention!

We are thrilled that the Whitesville Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting this year's convention from July 10-13. Our very own Brad Mattison (Whitesville 501) the President of this year’s convention, invites everyone to join in the fun and festivities!

Here's a sneak peek at what’s in store:

• Firematic Competition

• Nozzle Practice (Water Ball)

• Apparatus Operator Course

• The Grand Parade

• Music and Fireworks to end the week

Stay tuned for more details, including road closures, event schedules, and more, coming in the next few days.

Don’t miss out on this exciting event! We look forward to seeing you there!

Allegany County Sheriff's Office Monthly Report

Partial Obituary: Kimberley A. Hoak, 69, Coudersport

COUDERSPORT, PA---Kimberley A. Hoak, 69, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Sunday, June 30, 2024.

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 Kim, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.

Steuben County Sheriff's Office Members Commended

Several members of the Steuben County Sheriff's Office were commended this morning at the Steuben County Legislature's Public Safety and Corrections Committee meeting for their swift actions and team work in the apprehension of a reportedly armed and dangerous individual earlier last month.

On June 6th, Steuben County Sheriff's Office was alerted by NYSP of the pursuit of a subject that had begun in Allegany County and was approaching the Steuben County line.

Sheriff Allard commended his Deputies for their professionalism, leadership, and service in the handling of the situation. Allard said, "Not only did you display quick and effective evaluation of a dynamic life and death situation, but you also successfully stopped a fleeing person accused of murdering three people, and utilizing your training and tools, took that armed person into custody with no injury to law enforcement and only minor injury to the suspect.

Pictured L to R: Inv. Brown, Deputy Saltsman, Lt. Logsdon & Deputy Butler.

Photo courtesy of Mary Perham.

New York State Police Blotter

New York State Police Blotter

6/30/24 8:50 p.m. – After investigating a ‘neighborhood trouble’ complaint in the Town of Genesee, state police arrested Brian N. Hadden, 44, of Ceres. He was charged with criminal tampering.

6/30/24 9:44 a.m.- After responding to a domestic dispute call in Hinsdale, Olean-based troopers arrested Anna Tredo, 38, of Cuba. She was charged with criminal contempt and released on her own recognizance.

6/30/24 11:17 a.m.- After an incident in the Town of Carrollton, state police arrested Scot Kohl-Sol, 44, of Cuba. He was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Wellsville Police Blotter

Date: Friday June 28, 2024 

Wellsville Police arrested Mickey A. Murphy, age 33 of Wellsville, charging her with Disorderly Conduct (Violation).  The charge stems from an incident that took place on North Main Street.  Murphy was processed, issued an appearance ticket and released.  Murphy is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court on July 16^th at 4:30 pm.

 

Wellsville Police arrested Stephen W. Hamer, age 33 of Wellsville, charging him with Petit Larceny (Class A Misdemeanor).  The charge stems from an incident that took place on North Main Street on May 18^th.  Hamer was processed, issued an appearance ticket and released.  Hamer is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court on July 16^th at 4:30 pm.

 

Wellsville Police arrested Melissa A. Farley, age 41 of Wellsville, charging her with Criminal Mischief 4^th (Class A Misdemeanor), Petit Larceny (Class A Misdemeanor) and Trespass (Violation).  The charges stem from an incident that took place on West State Street on June 19^th.  Farley was processed, issued an appearance ticket and released.  Farley is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court on July 16^th at 4:30 pm.

Obituary: David J. Reed, 61, Wellsville

Wellsville, NY – David J. Reed, 61, of 60 Williams Avenue passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Jones Memorial Hospital with his family at his side.

He was born August 21, 1962, in Wellsville, the son of the late Arnold Llewelyn and Lena Ardell (Hunt) Reed.

David was raised in Wellsville and was a 1981 graduate of Wellsville High School. He was first employed by the Allegany County Job Track, and then he began his 31-year career with the Town of Wellsville, retiring in 2020. He was a social member of the Frank B. Church Post 2530 VFW, and the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 702. He enjoyed his many trips to McDonalds, Modern Diner, the Town & Country Market in Allentown, and more recently, he appreciated his niece delivering tea from Beyoutiful Nutrition. He loved Bingo, scratch off and rip tickets, game shows, NASCAR, dirt track racing, family vacations to Daren Lake, giving his health care providers a hard time, and he absolutely loved the Buffalo Bills.

He is survived by two sisters, Kathleen M. Whitesell of Andover, and Peggy Lou (David) Dixon of Wellsville, nieces and nephews, Amanda Whitesell, Racheal (Joe) Dickerson, (who was special to David) Timothy Whitesell, Sarah Whitesell, Jasmine (Ben) Williams, and Joshua Dixon, great nieces and nephews, Jayden Reed, Gavan Dickerson, Dawson Reed, Miakoda Reed, Natalie Dickerson, Abby Stoneham, Harper Dickerson, Emma Williams, and his beloved dog “Tank”. He was predeceased in addition to his parents by a niece, Elizabeth Reed, a brother-in-law, Milford Whitesell, and a great niece, Angel Whitesell.

Friends are invited to call on Friday, July 5, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, and again on Saturday, July 6, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will follow at 1:00 pm Saturday with Rev. Calvin Densmore presiding. The burial will be in Yorks Corners Cemetery. Please consider memorial donations to the American Heart Association. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Livingston County Sheriff's Office

 

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.