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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Kathryn L. GILBERT
Feb 18, 2025
Kathryn L. Gilbert, 83, of Andover, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. She was born May 12, 1941, in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of the late Sherrill and Olive Wise Sager. On October 7, 1961, in Cornplanter, PA, she married John H. Gilbert, who survives.
Kathryn was raised in the Township of...
Cindy I. PENWORTH
Jun 11, 2025
Cindy I. PENWORTH, 57, of Port Allegany, PA, formerly of Eldred, died Wednesday, June 11, 2025 in the Pavilion at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born April 16, 1968, in Port Allegany, she was the daughter of James A. and Irene Ruth Brooks Penworth. Cindy served as a caregiver to the many people in her life she loved. She was an animal...
James H. Stevens
Jun 10, 2025
James H. Stevens, 86, of Wellsville, died Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in his home with his family by his side. He was born December 7, 1938, in Wellsville, the son of the late Charles Humphrey and Virginia (Barnes) Stevens. On September 12, 1959, in Wellsville, he married Nancy M. McCracken, who survives.
Jim was raised in Wellsville and was a 1956...
Carol FAULKNER
Jun 9, 2025
Carol FAULKNER, 67, of Scio, NY, went home to heaven on Monday, June 9, 2025, at the Allegany County Comfort House with her family by her side.
She was born February 18, 1958, in Hornell, the daughter of the late Donald and Lois (Fuller) Maybee. On January 1, 2020, (one of the best days of her life) down by the river...
Lee H. STISSER
Jun 9, 2025
Lee Howard Stisser, 79, of Hornell, died on Monday, June 9, 2025, at St. James Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on April 15, 1946, in Wellsville, the son of the late Howard and Ruth Ella (Ballerstein) Stisser. On December 2, 1967, in Bronx, NY, he married Christine E. Benda, who survives.
Lee was raised in Wellsville,...
Richard A. JENKINS
Jun 9, 2025
Richard A. JENKINS, 74, of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, June 9, 2025, in UR Jones Memorial Hospital.
Born August 27, 1950, in Hornell, he was the son of Rubel Hemphill and Phyllis Elaine Thomas Jenkins.
On January 1, 2010, in Wellsville, he married Ann A. Mericle Baldwin, who survives.
A graduate of Hornell High School, he attended Fredonia University. He was employed by...
Dale R. MYERS
Jun 8, 2025
Dale R. MYERS, 72, of Troupsburg, NY, went to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 8, 2025 in his home and surrounded by his loving family. He often said, “it’s not goodbye, it’s I’ll see you later.”
Born May 27, 1953, in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of Reuben D. and Marian F. Barr Myers. On...
Joy C. KLIMEK
Jun 7, 2025
Joy C. KLIMEK, 68, of Coudersport, PA, died Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Linda L. POSTLEWAIT
May 30, 2025
Linda Lee POSTLEWAIT, 81, of Port Allegany, PA, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, May 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born May 15, 1944, at the Mountain Clinic in Olean, NY, Linda was the beloved daughter of Wayne and Mary Kio Culver. A proud member of the Port Allegany High School Class of 1961, she pursued her...
Grant Michael GRANT
May 30, 2025
Grant Michael GRANT, 43, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Friday, May 30, 2025 in his home.
He was born December 4, 1981, in Montour Falls, NY. He attended Northern Potter High School and studied cosmetology at BOCES. Michael was employed by BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ithaca. He enjoyed kayaking, camping, and bike riding.
Surviving are: his husband, Eric W. Grant; his mother...
Rev. David P. BROWN
May 29, 2025
Rev. David P. Brown, 70, of Scio, died on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in his home with his family by his side. He was born August 11, 1954, in South Bend, IN, the son of the late Donald Edwin and Mary Lou (Strang) Brown. On May 27, 2006, in Olean, he married Karen Gunzelman, who survives.
Dave was raised in Culver,...
Jamie A. SMITH
May 27, 2025
Jamie A. SMITH, 54, of Wellsville, NY, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Born April 18, 1971, in Wellsville, he was the son of James and Darlene Smith. A 1990 graduate of Wellsville High School, he was employed by New Enterprise in Alfred Station for 15 years. Jamie was a member of ABATE and a past member of the American Eagles...
Patricia A. HAMILTON
May 26, 2025
Patricia Ann “Patty” HAMILTON, 63, of Coudersport, PA, formerly of Ulysses, died Monday, May 26, 2025 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born November 29, 1961, in Wellsville, NY, she was the daughter of William K. and Shirley Freeman Hamilton. A 1980 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she was a member of the Ulysses Free Methodist Church, Ulysses Area Improvement Association, and...
Margery McCUTCHEON
May 25, 2025
Margery M. McCUTCHEON, 61, of Westfield, PA, died Sunday, May 25, 2025 in UPMC Wellsboro.
She was born April 5, 1964, in Wellsboro. On March 30, 1985, in the Federated Church, Harrison Valley, she married Duane C. McCutcheon, who survives. A 1982 graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School, she was employed by Galeton Production, Knoxville Assembly, Ackley’s, Connie’s Market, Hot Dog...
Paul L. ERWAY
May 23, 2025
Paul Lawrence ERWAY, 66, of Shelbyville, KY, formerly of Coudersport, PA, died peacefully Friday, May 23, 2025 at the University of Louisville Hospital following an extended illness.
Born October 9, 1958, in Coudersport, he was the son of Eugene F. Erway and Dorothy Buck Erway. After graduating from high school, he pursued his love of horses by earning a degree in...
Shilo E. BLOUVET
May 22, 2025
Shilo E. BLOUVET, 54, of Friendship, NY, died on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in her home. She was born on December 24, 1970, in Salinas, CA, the daughter of the late Mark W. Muzinich. On April 26, 2003, she married James Bradley Blouvet, who survives.
Shilo was a long-time resident of Friendship, having moved with her family from California in 2006....
J. Jolene PITTS
May 20, 2025
J. Jolene PITTS, 84, of Punxsutawney, PA, formerly of Harrison Valley, died Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in Mulberry Square, Punxsutawney.
Born March 5, 1941, in Potter Brook, she was the daughter of Walter “Pete” and Evelyn Kilbourne Smith. She was employed by Galeton Production and TRW in Arizona, where she resided for 20 years. On December 24, 1971, in Osceola, PA,...
Laurie Senn SAGERMAN
May 18, 2025
Laurie Senn Sagerman, 70, of Wellsville, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester after a brief illness. Born March 6, 1955, in Buffalo, she was the beloved daughter of the late Harold and Marcia (Shearer) Senn. On December 28, 1990, in Williamsville, she married the love of her life, Gary R. Sagerman,...
Frances K. BABCOCK
May 18, 2025
Frances K. Babcock, 93, of Wellsville, NY, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in her home. She was born December 10, 1931, in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Matthew and Frances (Wilkosz) Kozlowski. On December 26, 1951, in Wellsville, she married James W. Babcock who predeceased her in 2006.
Fran was a life-long resident of Wellsville. She was a...
Sharon L. SMITH
May 17, 2025
Sharon L. SMITH, (Welch), 67, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Allentown, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, with loved ones by her side.
Born on March 14, 1958, in Allentown, she was the daughter of Clark and Shirley Miller Welch. Sharon graduated from William Allen High School and was a proud member...
