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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Richard J. KEMP
Aug 18, 2025
Richard J. KEMP, 87, of Belmont, NY, died Monday, August 18, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family.
Born June 18, 1938, in Belmont, he was the son of Jay B. and Ruby L. VanCuren Kemp. On November 21, 1970, in Scio, he married Mary Lou Brown, who survives. A 1957 graduate of Belmont Central School, he entered the workforce...
Patricia L. DUNNING
Aug 17, 2025
Patricia L. Dunning, 82, of Belmont, died on Sunday, August 17, 2025, in her home. She was born on March 12, 1943, in North Tonawanda, the daughter of the late David and Mildred (McNamara) Nelson. On November 27, 1985, she married David F. Dunning, who predeceased her on October 4, 2007.
Patty was raised in Tonawanda, graduating from Tonawanda Senior High...
Deborah K. HUNTER
Aug 15, 2025
Deborah K. HUNTER, 77, of Rushford Lake, died peacefully at home on Friday, August 15, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born December 10, 1947, in Cuba, NY, the daughter of the late Donald and Doris (Perkins) Washburn. On February 14, 1970, she married Robert B. Hunter, who predeceased her on November 17, 2002.
Raised in Cuba, Deb was a...
Michael T. HANAKA
Aug 8, 2025
Michael T. HANAKA, 81, of Wellsville, died Friday, August 8, 2025, in his home.
He was born on January 9, 1944, in Kenmore, the son of the late Frank and Loretta (Sullivan) Hanaka. On July 15, 1967, he married Mary L. Ewert, who survives.
Mike was a graduate of Kenmore West High School; he served with the U.S. Army from 1963 to...
Robert E. BISHOP
Aug 8, 2025
Robert E. BISHOP, 76, of Andover, NY, died Friday, August 8, 2025 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, surrounded by his family.
Born November 1, 1948, in Wellsville, he was the son of Cornelius Barney and Evelyn Picard Bishop. On August 28, 1976, in Wellsville, he married Linda D. Cole, who predeceased him on August 16, 1997. He attended Portville Central...
Linda Jean WHITE
Aug 4, 2025
Linda Jean White, 76, of Wellsville, died Monday, August 4, 2025, at Highland Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 16, 1948, in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Leslie R. and Lois Jean (Austin) White.
Linda attended Wellsville Central Schools. She was employed by several local businesses, including the Texas Hot for several years, in a beauty salon,...
Wayne L. HALLOCK
Jul 29, 2025
Wayne L. HALLOCK, 78, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Fillmore, died Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.
Born January 20, 1947, in Fillmore, he was the son of Richard Bruce Hallock, Sr. and Delia Mae Veronica Durand Hallock. A graduate of Fillmore Central School, he was employed as a mason by SJ Groves, BAC 3 Union in Rochester,...
Connie BRANDES
Jul 28, 2025
Connie BRANDES, 80, of Wellsville, NY, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. A two-time polio survivor, Connie demonstrated resilience and strength throughout her entire life.
Born June 28, 1945, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Lee and Roberta Church Meyn. On June 10, 1967, she married Robert E....
Howard E. BAKER
Jul 25, 2025
Howard E. BAKER, 83, of Westfield, PA, died Friday, July 25, 2025 in UPMC Wellsboro.
Born July 19, 1942, in Harrison Township, he was the son of Erba and Ruth Hurler Baker. On December 1, 1962, in Brookfield, he married Brenda J. Porter, who survives. He was employed by Mapes Woodworking in Whitesville, Ingersoll-Rand in Painted Post, NY, and Consolidated Natural...
Claude O. SEELY
Jul 24, 2025
Claude O. SEELY, 83, Ulysses, PA, formerly of Coudersport, died Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born June 30, 1942, in Binghamton, NY, he was the son of Orlo F. and Marion Carter Seely. On June 19, 1965, in the Ulysses United Methodist Church, he married Nancy Jane Bachman, who survives. A 1960 graduate of Montrose High School,...
Amanda Lynn STEVENS
Jul 19, 2025
Amanda Lynn STEVENS, 36, of Galeton, PA, died Saturday, July 19, 2025 in her home.
Born June 8, 1989, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of George and Monica Button Stevens. A graduate of Galeton Area High School, she was employed as a caregiver for the elderly, did housecleaning, and worked as a waitress at the Plaza Café in Galeton.
Surviving are:...
Leisa A. SMITH
Jul 19, 2025
Leisa A. SMITH, 72, of Wellsville, NY, died Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Jones Memorial Hospital. She was born August 5, 1952, in Coudersport, PA, the daughter of the late Lawrence H. and Frederika E. (Henry) Smith.
A graduate of Northern Potter High School, she continued her education at Alfred State College. Leisa oversaw kitchens at North Hill Campground and the...
Timothy C. SCOTT
Jul 18, 2025
Timothy C. SCOTT, 64, of Ulysses, PA, died Friday, July 18th, 2025 in the Comfort House of Allegany County, Wellsville, NY.
Born September 10, 1960, in Coudersport, he was the son of Ronald M. “Bud” and Fanny M. Shook Scott. On September 5, 1981, in the Genesee Methodist Church, he married Linda M. Payne, who survives. A 1978 graduate of Northern...
Fay L. MATTISON
Jul 17, 2025
Fay L. MATTISON, 63, of Whitesville, NY, died Thursday, July 17, 2025 in the Comfort House of Allegany County, Wellsville.
Born October 7, 1961, in Corning, she was the daughter of Edward and Mildred Avery Newman. A graduate of Corning East High School, she was employed by Beef Haus, Truck-Lite, and most recently at Giant in Wellsville. Fay was a loving...
Harvey E. STEBBINS
Jul 12, 2025
Harvey E. STEBBINS, 81, of Stannards, NY, died Saturday, July 12, 2025 in his home.
Born February 2, 1944, in Mills, PA, he was the son of Leland H. and Ethel M. Downey Stebbins. On December 7, 1962, in Whitesville, he married Susan A. Schrader, who survives.
A 1962 graduate of Whitesville Central School, he served honorably with the US Navy from...
Jason T. HUNT
Jul 11, 2025
Jason T. Hunt, 43, of Wellsville died Friday, July 11, 2025, at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo.
A gathering to celebrate Jason’s life will be held Saturday, August 30, 2025 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Wellsville American Legion Post 702, 23 Jefferson Street, Wellsville. Military honors will be accorded by the Wellsville Honor Guard at 1:30 PM.
Born August...
Connie J. COE
Jul 10, 2025
Connie J. Coe, 87, of Ceres, died on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Wellsville, NY. She was born November 13, 1937, in Buffalo, NY the daughter of the late Donald V. and Flora (Kyle) Hoyt. On February 16, 1957, she married Donald E. Coe, who predeceased her in 2021.
Connie was raised in Chaffee,...
Amy L. SETZER
Jul 10, 2025
Amy Lynne SETZER, 41, of Port Allegany, PA, formerly of Coudersport, died Thursday, July 10, 2025.
A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Salt and Light Community Church, 105 Smith Ave., Port Allegany, PA. Pastor Chris Stavish will officiate.
Born October 22, 1983, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Bruce L. and Christine M. Crawford...
Shirley Kay REED
Jul 10, 2025
Shirley “Kay” Brownell REED, 88, of Coudersport, PA, died Thursday, July 10, 2025 in her home.
Born May 4, 1937, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Kenneth F. and Jane A. Gibson Brownell. A 1955 graduate of Coudersport High School, she was employed by Markel Electric Products, Inc., Buffalo, NY. On December 27, 1997, in Falconer, NY, she married Leon...
George H. BARKER
Jul 3, 2025
George H. BARKER, 89, of Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, July 3, 2025 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born November 7, 1935, in Bingham Township, he was the son of Arling M. and Rosa Howe Barker. A 1954 graduate of Ulysses High School, George was a dairy farmer for many years. He was employed by Vigortone Premix Co., American Breeders Association, Allegany Township,...
