Crawford County Vol. 30 No. 589
FIRST PUBLICATION
10/4/23
ESTATE OF NANCY M. MARTIN, deceased;
late of Conneaut Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania;
Personal Representative: Melissa Wilson, 6284 Winters Lane, Hanover, MD 21076;
Attorney: Ross C. Prather, Esquire, Spadafore Prather Janes, LLP, 935 Market Street, Meadville, PA 16335
ESTATE OF KEITH R. MILLARD, a/k/a KEITH ROY MILLARD, deceased;
late of Conneaut Township, Crawford County, PA;
Executor: Keith I. Millard;
Attorney: Noah A. Erde, Esq., Cressman Erde Ferguson, LLC, 300 Arch Street, Meadville, PA 16335
ESTATE OF DANIEL J. O’CONNOR, SR., deceased;
late of the City of Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania;
Personal Representative: Leo O’Connor, 12671 Sharp Road, Waterford, PA 16441;
Attorney: Ross C. Prather, Esquire, Spadafore Prather Janes, LLP, 935 Market Street, Meadville, PA 16335
ESTATE OF ANN LOUISE WAGNER, deceased;
late of Spartansburg Borough, Crawford County, PA;
Co-executrices: Debra Correa and Linda Wagner;
Attorney: Anthony Giglio, Esquire, Andrews and Price, LLC, 1500 Ardmore Boulevard, Suite 506, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
SECOND PUBLICATION
9/27/23, 10/4/23
ESTATE OF RANDALL ROY BAKER, deceased;
late of Saegertown, PA;
Executor: Christopher R. Baker, 11313 Pershing Drive, North Huntingdon, PA 15642;
Attorney: Edward J. Hatheway, Esq., 311 Walnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335
ESTATE OF MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER BURNS, deceased;
late of Hartstown, PA;
Executrix: Andrea L. McConnell, 6607 Lake Road, Atlantic, PA 16111;
Attorney: Edward J. Hatheway, Esq., 311 Walnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335
ESTATE OF THELMA GEISER, a/k/a THELMA R. GEISER, a/k/a THELMA ROSE GEISER, deceased;
late of the Township of Cussewago, County of Crawford and State of Pennsylvania;
Co-executors: Joseph Geiser and Sharon Geiser, c/o David R. Devine, Esq., 201 Erie Street, Edinboro, PA 16412;
Attorney: David R. Devine, Esq., 201 Erie Street, Edinboro, PA 16412
ESTATE OF FREDERICK LEE GRACY, deceased;
late of Meadville, PA;
Executrix: Amelia R. Colinear, 41 Asbury Manor West, Meadville, PA 16335;
Attorney: Edward J. Hatheway, Esq., 311 Walnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335
ESTATE OF SONJA I. HARTSELL, deceased;
late of 36376 Riceville Road, Centerville, PA 16404;
Executrix: Martha Sokolowski, c/o 502 West Seventh Street, Erie, PA 16502;
Attorney: Matthew J. Parini, Esquire, 502 West Seventh Street, Erie, Pennsylvania 16502
ESTATE OF JOHN H. KARDOS, deceased;
late of West Mead Twp., Crawford County, PA;
Executor: David J. Kardos, 162 St. Ives Way, Zelienople, PA 16063;
Attorney: John C. Swick, Esq., Shafer Law Firm, P.C., 890 Market St., Meadville, PA 16335
ESTATE OF CHESTER S. MORFENSKI, deceased;
late of Hayfield Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania;
Personal Representative: Terry Vogt, 813 Erie Street, Saegertown, PA 16433;
Attorney: Ross C. Prather, Esquire, Spadafore Prather Janes, LLP, 935 Market Street, Meadville, PA 16335
ROSE A. PODUSZLO LIVING TRUST, deceased;
late of Fairfield Township, Crawford County, PA;
Co-trustees: Cynthia Poduszio and James Bucci;
Attorney: Noah A. Erde, Esq., Cressman Erde Ferguson, LLC, 300 Arch Street, Meadville, PA 16335
ESTATE OF WILLIAM T. PRICE, deceased;
late of North Shenango Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania;
Executor: Theodore A. Price, 950 Bruchmore Avenue, North Canton, OH 44720;
Attorney: James E. Douglas, Esquire, Douglas, Joseph & Olson, 409 North Hermitage Road, Hermitage, PA 16148
ESTATE OF RAY W. REYNOLDS, JR., deceased;
late of Crawford County, Pennsylvania;
Executor: Robert Earnest, c/o Jason D. Reagle, Esq., Shafer Law Firm, P.C., 212 West Central Avenue, Titusville, PA 16354;
Attorney: Jason D. Reagle, Esq., Shafer Law Firm, P.C., 212 West Central Avenue, Titusville, PA 16354
ESTATE OF BARBARA I. SHUDA, a/k/a BARBARA IRENE SHUDA, deceased;
late of Centerville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania;
Executor: Ronald L. Shuda, 250 Sunset Road, Muncy, PA 17756;
Attorney: Layne R. Oden, Esquire, Layne R. Oden, Attorney and Counselor at Law, P.C., 9 South Main Street, Muncy, PA 17756
ESTATE OF EVELYN D. SPARBER, a/k/a BABE SPARBER, deceased;
late of Conneaut Township, Crawford County, PA;
Executor: Henry L. Sparber, Jr., 457 Arch Street, Meadville, PA 16335;
Attorney: Jeffrey C. Youngs, Esq., Pepicelli, Youngs and Youngs PC, 363 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335
ESTATE OF JOHN M. SYPHRIT, deceased;
late of Crawford County, Pennsylvania;
Executrix: Traci Lynn Dilley, c/o Bruce L. Smith, Esq., Shafer Law Firm, P.C., 212 West Central Avenue, Titusville, PA 16354;
Attorney: Bruce L. Smith, Esq., Shafer Law Firm, P.C., 212 West Central Avenue, Titusville, PA 16354
THIRD PUBLICATION
9/20/23, 9/27/23, 10/4/23
ESTATE OF THOMAS ANDREWS, deceased;
late of Cambridge Township, Crawford County, PA;
Executor: Michael J. Andrews;
Attorney: Kimberly S. Foulk, Esq., Cressman Erde Ferguson, LLC, 300 Arch Street, Meadville, PA 16335
ESTATE OF FRANK C. BYHAM, deceased;
late of Crawford County, Pennsylvania;
Personal Representative: Susan B. Simonetta, 11217 N. Watson Run Road, Conneaut Lake, PA 16316;
Attorney: M. Dan Mason, Esquire, Mason & Mason LLC, 973 Liberty Street, Meadville, PA 16335
ESTATE OF BETTY McCORMICK, deceased;
late of Jamestown, West Shenango Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania;
Executor: David Volosin, 3558 Livengood Drive, Jamestown, PA 16134;
Attorney: James E. Douglas, Esquire, Douglas, Joseph & Olson, 409 North Hermitage Road, Hermitage, PA 16148
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SUSPENSION
Notice is hereby given that Gregory A. Keenan of Crawford County has been Administratively Suspended by Order of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania dated August 9, 2023, pursuant to Rule 219, Pa.R.D.E, which requires that all attorneys admitted to practice in any court of this Commonwealth must pay an annual assessment of $275.00. The Order became effective September 8, 2023.
Suzanne E. Price
Attorney Registrar
The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
C.C.L.J. Oct. 4
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Resolutions of the Board of the Conneaut Lake Joint Municipal Authority, and of the Board of Supervisors of Sadsbury and Summit Townships, the municipalities that created the Conneaut Lake Joint Municipal Authority, all located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, which Resolutions authorize proceedings to extend the existence of the Authority, the Board of the Conneaut Lake Joint Municipal Authority whose registered office is 2888 State Route 285, Conneaut Lake, Pa. 16316, Crawford County, Pa. intends to file Articles of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation in accordance with Section 5605 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Authorities Act, 53 Pa. C.S. § 5605, on October 11, 2023, with the Office of Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to extend the life of the Authority 50 years or until July 1, 2073.
C.C.L.J. Oct. 4
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION NO. 1:21-cv-00161-SPB
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff
vs.
KATHY AH WONG, and All Unknown Heirs and/or Assigns of BONNIE S. WYANT, Deceased, Defendants
MARSHAL’S SALE: By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and to me directed, I shall expose to public sale the real property located at and being more fully described at Crawford County Instrument No. 200900001276.
SAID SALE to be held at the 903 Diamond Park Square, 3rd Floor Meeting Room, Meadville, PA 16335 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing standard time, on October 11, 2023.
ALL that certain tract of land, together with the buildings, and improvements erected thereon described as Parcel No. 3400-004-70126 recorded in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, commonly known as: 704 Washington St., Meadville, PA 16335.
HAVING erected a dwelling thereon known as 704 Washington St., Meadville, PA 16335. BEING the same premises conveyed to Bonnie S. Wyant, by deed dated February 13, 2009 and recorded on February 18, 2009 with the Crawford County Recorder of Deeds at Instrument No. 200900001276. Seized and taken in execution as the property of Kathy Ah Wong and All Unknown Heirs and/or Assigns of Bonnie S. Wyant, Deceased, at the suit of the United States of America, acting through the Under Secretary of Rural Development on behalf of Rural Housing Service, United States Department of Agriculture, to be sold on Writ of Execution at Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00 161.
TERMS OF SALE: Successful bidder will pay ten percent (10%) by certified check or money order upon the property being struck down to such bidder, and the remainder of the bid within thirty (30) days from the date of the sale and in the event the bidder cannot pay the remainder, the property will be resold and all monies paid in at the original sale will be applied to any deficiency in the price at which the property is resold. The successful bidder must send payment of the balance of the bid directly to the U.S. Marshal’s Office, c/o Danielle Pindel, 700 Grant Street, Suite 2360, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Bidder must have deposit funds immediately available and on his person in order to bid, bidder will not be permitted to leave the sale and return with deposit funds. Notice is hereby given that a Schedule of Distribution will be filed by me on the thirtieth (30th) day after the date of sale, and that distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exemptions are filed thereto within ten (10) days thereafter. Purchaser must furnish State Realty Transfer Tax Stamps, and stamps required by the local taxing authority. Marshal’s costs, fees and commissions are to be borne by seller. Michael Baughman, United States Marshal. For additional information, please contact Sandy Davis at 314-457-5509 or the USDA foreclosure website at www.resales.usda.gov.
C.C.L.J. Sept. 13, 20, 27 and Oct. 4
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION NO. 1:21-cv-00185-SPB
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff
vs.
ELIZABETH C. PETRUSO, Defendant
MARSHAL’S SALE: By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and to me directed, I shall expose to public sale the real property located at and being more fully described at Crawford County Instrument No. 200900011323; Record Book 988, Page 1079.
SAID SALE to be held at the Crawford County Courthouse 3rd Floor Meeting Room 903 Diamond Park Square Meadville, PA 16335 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing standard time, on October 11, 2023.
ALL that certain tract of land, together with the buildings, and improvements erected thereon described as Parcel No. 3300-019-G-12 and 33-0-019135 recorded in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, commonly known as: 173 Reynolds Avenue, Meadville, PA 16335.
IDENTIFIED as Parcel No.: 3300-019-G-12 and 33-0-019135 in the Recorder of Deeds of Crawford County, Pennsylvania. HAVING erected a dwelling thereon known as 173 Reynolds Avenue, Meadville, PA 16335. BEING the same premises conveyed to Elizabeth C. Petruso, single, by deed dated November 27, 2009, and recorded on November 30, 2009 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Crawford County, Pennsylvania at Crawford County Instrument No. 200900011323; Record Book 988, Page 1079. Seized and taken in execution as the property of Elizabeth C. Petruso at the suit of the United States of America, acting through the Under Secretary of Rural Development on behalf of Rural Housing Service, United States Department of Agriculture, to be sold on Writ of Execution at Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00185.
TERMS OF SALE: Successful bidder will pay ten percent (10%) by certified check or money order upon the property being struck down to such bidder, and the remainder of the bid within thirty (30) days from the date of the sale and in the event the bidder cannot pay the remainder, the property will be resold and all monies paid in at the original sale will be applied to any deficiency in the price at which the property is resold. The successful bidder must send payment of the balance of the bid directly to the U.S. Marshal’s Office, c/o Danielle Pindel, 700 Grant Street, Suite 2360, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Bidder must have deposit funds immediately available and on his person in order to bid, bidder will not be permitted to leave the sale and return with deposit funds. Notice is hereby given that a Schedule of Distribution will be filed by me on the thirtieth (30th) day after the date of sale, and that distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exemptions are filed thereto within ten (10) days thereafter. Purchaser must furnish State Realty Transfer Tax Stamps, and stamps required by the local taxing authority. Marshal’s costs, fees and commissions are to be borne by seller. Michael Baughman, United States Marshal. For additional information, please contact Sandy Davis at 314-457-5514 or the USDA foreclosure website at www.resales.usda.gov.
C.C.L.J. Sept. 13, 20, 27 and Oct. 4
LEGAL NOTICE
The Crawford County Tax Claim Bureau hereby provides public notice of the holding of a Judicial Sale of the properties listed below (hereinafter “Properties Subject to Sale”), all of which were the subject of a prior advertisement which occurred in connection with the Tax Upset Sales, which advertisements were published once in The Meadville Tribune, The Titusville Herald, and the Crawford County Legal Journal prior to said upset sale.
DATE, TIME AND LOCATION
The judicial sale shall take place on the 3rd day of November, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the Assembly Room of the Crawford County Courthouse, Meadville, Pennsylvania.
TERMS OF SALE
1. The sale will be an auction-style sale, with the Director of the Tax Claim Bureau conducting the sale with the Properties Subject to Sale to be sold to the highest bidder.
2. TERMS: A DEPOSIT OF $3,000.00, PAID IN CASH, OR BY CERTIFIED OR CASHIER’S CHECK, MUST BE PAID AS SOON AS THE PROPERTY IS STRUCK DOWN. IF THE SALE PRICE IS LESS THAN $3,000.00, THE BUYER MUST PAY THE FULL PURCHASE PRICE AS SOON AS THE PROPERTY IS STRUCK DOWN. ANY REFUND DUE AS A RESULT OF OVERPAYMENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE WILL BE PAID BY THE TAX CLAIM BUREAU WITHIN ONE WEEK OF THE SALE. NO REFUNDS WILL BE PAID IF THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER REFUSES TO PROCEED WITH THE SALE AFTER PAYMENT OF THE DEPOSIT.
3. All Properties Subject to Sale will be sold free and clear of all tax and municipal claims, mortgages, liens, charges and estates, except separately taxed ground rents, to the highest bidder, and the purchaser at such sale shall take and thereafter have an absolute title to the property sold free and clear of all tax and municipal claims, mortgages, liens, charges and estates of whatsoever kind, except ground rents separately taxed. Out of the proceeds of each sale shall be paid the costs set forth in the upset price at the prior sale and the additional costs incurred relative to this sale, including the fee for the title search incurred by the Tax Claim Bureau.
4. No sale will be made unless a bid equal to the minimum cash requirement is offered, except that Crawford County may, in its discretion, submit a bid less than such costs. The remainder of said proceeds after the payment of claims will be disbursed as set forth in Pennsylvania’s Real Estate Tax Sale Law, as amended.
Interested parties should call or contact the Tax Claim Bureau (814-333-7332) for more information.
PROPERTIES SUBJECT TO SALE
| Owner or Reputed Owner | Township | Parcel Control Number |
|
MREEDAZZLE LLC |
Cambridge Springs |
16-0-004581 |
|
William Clark a/k/a |
Conneaut Township | 19-0-006718 |
|
Michael Cseripko a/k/a |
Conneaut Township | 19-0-007063 |
|
Michael A. Sub |
Conneaut Township | 19-0-006424 |
|
Tanner Ruhl a/k/a |
West Fallowfield Twp. | 26-0-110734 |
|
Robert Murdock a/k/a |
Hydetown Borough | 29-0-014096 |
|
James A. Bliscik and |
City of Meadville 2nd Ward |
34-0-020117 |
|
Parkside Commons Commercial, |
City of Meadville 2nd Ward |
34-0-021351 |
|
Robert Morfenski a/k/a |
City of Meadville 3rd Ward |
35-0-022422 |
|
Martin E. Gettig a/k/a |
City of Meadville 5th Ward |
37-0-070181 |
|
Audrey Kahler a/k/a |
City of Meadville 5th Ward |
37-0-104003 |
|
Jon Hines a/k/a |
Rockdale Township | 42-0-028302 |
|
Charles T. Britton a/k/a |
North Shenango Twp. | 46-0-035136 |
|
Charles T. Britton a/k/a |
North Shenango Twp. | 46-0-035137 |
|
Dan Campbell and |
North Shenango Twp. | 46-0-111170 |
|
Dan Campbell and |
North Shenango Twp. | 46-0-111171 |
|
Gloria Davis a/k/a |
North Shenango Twp. | 46-0-035544 |
|
Stephen M. Kurtz, Sr. a/k/a |
North Shenango Twp. | 46-0-035657 |
|
Beverly R. Sheridan and |
South Shenango Twp. | 47-0-036354 |
|
Gayle M. Turek |
West Shenango Twp. | 48-0-039109 |
|
Howard F. Crawford, Jr. and |
Spartansburg Borough | 50-0-040623 |
|
Wayne Harper and |
Springboro Borough | 52-0-041612 |
|
Keith Shidemantle |
Springboro Borough | 52-0-056104 |
|
Timothy S. Hinkle, Sr., and |
Steuben Township | 53-0-042045 |
Crawford County Tax Claim Bureau
/s/ Christine L. Krzysiak
Christine L. Krzysiak, Director
Crawford County Tax Claim Bureau
Crawford County Courthouse
Meadville, PA 16335
/s/ Keith A. Button
Keith A. Button, Esq.
Crawford County Solicitor
890 Market St.
Meadville, PA 16335
C.C.L.J. Oct. 4