Kathryn Elizabeth Potter Rouse
Kathryn Elizabeth Potter Rouse, 89, of Ashley passed away peacefully Monday (May 21, 2012).
Kathryn Elizabeth Potter Rouse, 89, of Ashley passed away peacefully Monday (May 21, 2012).
The former co-director of the Humane Society of Delaware County (HSDC) who stole thousands of dollars from the nonprofit shelter and his co-director will serve three and a half years in prison.
The Humane Society of Delaware County (HSDC) and a former board president of the organization are under fire for allegedly placing dangerous and vicious dogs that were recommended for euthanization by veterinarians in residential neighborhoods.
Michael W. “Mike” Lynn, 66, of Sunbury died unexpectedly Monday (March 26, 2012) at St. Ann’s Hospital.
The former co-director of the Delaware County Humane Society (DCHS), has been indicted on additional charges related to stealing money and property from both the DCHS and his former co-director.

Participating in “Freeze Out 2012″ at the Humane Society of Delaware County Saturday night are front row, left to right, Kim White, Greg Ripple, Oscar, Karen Shearrow and Cora. In the back row are AJ Barber, Ken and Judy Schmid, Ana Elencovf, Kathy and Shannon Fitzgerald and Misty Bay. There were 13 adoptions during the event. The Delaware Area Career Center supported the cause with the Facility Maintenance class making the dog house frames; the Construction Trades class donating the dog houses and the Community Service Shed; the Career Graphics class making the signs for the event; the Culinary Arts class making the refreshments; and the Cosmetology class donating dog and cat food for the community.

When Lewis Center resident Mary O’Connor-Shaver attended her first dog auction in 2006, she knew that something needed to be done to put an end to the events where hundreds of discarded puppy mill dogs, oftentimes in poor health, are sold to the highest bidder.
Jo Ellen Balon, 73, of Delaware, passed away unexpectedly at her residence last week.