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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Linda L. KARNS
Feb 28, 2026
Linda L. KARNS, 78, of Wellsville, NY, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 28, 2026 in her home surrounded by her loving family. In her final months, she faced each day with grace, strength, laughter, and unwavering hope. Her fiery, humorous spirit was a beacon to everyone around her, leaving behind a legacy of love that will be cherished by all...
Russell G. OUTMAN
Feb 27, 2026
Russell G. OUTMAN, 85, of Westfield, PA, died Friday, February 27, 2026 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born March 3, 1940, in Blossburg, he was the son of Russell L. and Marjorie S. Cook Outman. In 1983, in Westfield, he married Dorothy Burdick, who survives. A 1958 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he was employed by Turbodyne in Wellsville, NY, Ingersoll-Rand...
David C. SMOKER
Feb 27, 2026
David C. SMOKER, 69, of Gold, PA, died Friday, February 27, 2026 in UPMC Williamsport.
Friends may call Friday, March 6, 2026 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Gold Church, 2402 S.R. 49W, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM. Rev. Cameron Cowburn will officiate. Burial will be in Raymond Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to...
Lester P. COOK
Feb 26, 2026
Lester P. COOK, 71, Turtlepoint, PA, died Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Born November 20, 1954, in Kane, he was the son of Lester J. and Rosalie Maries Cook. A 1972 graduate of Smethport Area High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Air Force from 1973 – 1977. He was employed as a machinist by Trico Industries in Bradford and by...
William S. REED
Feb 25, 2026
William S. “Bill” REED, 83, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, February 25, 2026 in Elmira, NY.
Born October 11, 1942, in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Arlington E. and Maude Cary Reed. On September 4, 1971, in Harrison Valley, he married Louise D. Schmidt, who survives. A 1960 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he served honorably with the...
Douglas Jay TOUSSAINT
Feb 24, 2026
Douglas Jay TOUSSAINT, 63, of Wellsville, NY, died Tuesday, February 24, 2026 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital.
Born October 5, 1962, in Medina, he was the son of Vernon and Nelda Beeton Toussaint. Douglas resided at The Arc of Allegany-Steuben East Dyke Street residence in Wellsville for many years. He attended Lighthouse Christian Fellowship in Alfred. Doulgas enjoyed going to the...
William D. SLOCUM
Feb 24, 2026
William D. “Bill” "Swampy" SLOCUM, 67, of Wellsville, NY, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 in his home.
Born April 19, 1958, in Wellsville, he was the son of Douglas and Leila Fanton Slocum. He married Rhonda L. Tilebein, who survives. A 1976 graduate of Bolivar High School, he attended Alfred State College. He was employed by Air Preheater in Wellsville...
Dorothy C. BLAIR
Feb 24, 2026
Dorothy C. BLAIR, 57, of Genesee, PA, formerly of Coudersport, PA and Dover, DE, died Tuesday, February 24, 2026 in her home.
Born October 17, 1968, in Dover, DE, she was the daughter of Georgie and Dorothy Crouse Grace. Surviving are: her father, Georgie Grace; three daughters, Melissa Bowers, Nicole Gilbert, and LeAnna Gilbert; eight grandchildren; and her significant other of...
Judy L. Cooper WINTERHALTER
Feb 23, 2026
Judy L. Cooper WINTERHALTER, 82, of Wellsville, NY, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born January 5, 1944, in Cuba, she was the daughter of Doran and Millie Vockovic Cooper. A graduate of Belmont High School, Judy was a business owner and familiar face in the Belmont community. She owned and operated Hair Styling by Judy...
Guy M. KELLY
Feb 23, 2026
Guy M. KELLY, 70, of Wellsville, NY, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, in UR Jones Memorial Hospital.
Born July 6, 1955, in Newark, NJ, he was the son of Walter James and Elizabeth Regina Smith Kelly. Guy was a 1973 graduate of Union High School, Union, NJ. Guy moved to Wellsville and enjoyed his retirement.
Surviving are: three children, Christy (Jeff)...
V. Ilene Nickerson McDOWELL
Feb 23, 2026
V. Ilene NICKERSON McDOWELL, 93, of Scio, NY, died Monday, February 23, 2026 in her home.
Born December 30, 1932, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Richard and Virginia Barhight Jacobs. On January 5, 1951, in Scio, she married Glenn W. Nickerson, who predeceased her on January 31, 2003. A graduate of Scio High School, she was employed by Bausch...
James George RAPTIS
Feb 22, 2026
James George “Jim” RAPTIS, 95, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, February 22, 2026. Born March 16, 1930, in Wellsville, he was the son of George Konstantine and Angeline Vlahos Raptis. On October 28, 1956, in Boston, MA, he married Demetra “Demmye” Scouras of Boston, MA, who survives.
Surviving besides his wife, Demmye, are: three sons: George J Raptis of King of...
Mark David WURSTER
Feb 16, 2026
Mark David WURSTER, 51, passed away on Monday, February 16th, 2026, in the ICU at UNC Chapel Hill, NC surrounded by family. He had severe acute pancreatitis which led to multi organ failure, not related to the hip replacement he had nine days prior.
Born August 20, 1974, in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of the late Frederick Newton Wurster...
Patricia L. HURD
Feb 15, 2026
Patricia L. HURD, 62, of Mills, PA, died Sunday, February 15, 2026 in UPMC Williamsport, PA.
Born September 15, 1963, in Blossburg, she was the daughter of Richard G. and Roxie L. Houghtaling Sharp. She was married to Clayton E. Hurd, who survives.
Survivors include: her husband, Clayton; three children, Nicole (Anthony) Soule, Jessica (Brandon) Lawrence, and Clayton (Jazmin) Hurd, Jr.; and...
Beverly J. SAXTON
Feb 14, 2026
Beverly J. SAXTON, 83, of Whitesville, NY, died Saturday, February 14, 2026 in Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Wellsville.
Born June 30, 1942, in Hornell, she was the daughter of Clyde E. and Mary Josephine Palmer Newton. In 1964, in Canisteo, married to Edward Harold Saxton, who predeceased her in 2000. Beverly attended Whitesville Central School and earned an associate’s...
Christine L. HALE
Feb 14, 2026
Christine L. HALE, 65, of Friendship, NY, died Saturday, February 14, 2026, in UR Jones Memorial Hospital.
Born June 14, 1960, in Wellsboro, PA, she was the daughter of Wayne and Blanche M. LaPolt Hanlon. On September 23, 1978, in Wellsville, she married Dean R. Hale, who survives. Christine was employed as an LPN by Wellsville Manor and Jan & Bev’s...
Richard E. PIELOW
Feb 12, 2026
Richard E. PIELOW, 79, of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, February12, 2026 in UR Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.
Born January 3, 1947, in Cuba, he was the son of Walter E. and Patricia A. Gormley Pielow. A 1965 graduate of Angelica High School, he earned an engineering degree from Alfred University. He was employed as an engineer by Dresser-Rand and RMT in...
Jonathan G. ARMSTRONG
Feb 10, 2026
Jonathan G. “Buddy” ARMSTONG, 44, of Olean, NY, formerly of Wellsville, died Tuesday, February 10, 2026 in Olean General Hospital.
Born February 11, 1981, in Wellsville, he was the son of Deborah Johnson and John G. Armstrong. Buddy attended East View Elementary School in Olean and then St. Mary’s School for the Deaf, Buffalo, where he was on the soccer and...
Kevin R. HOUBEN
Feb 10, 2026
Kevin Robert HOUBEN, 53, of Wellsville, NY, died Tuesday, February 10, 2026 in his home.
Born October 28, 1972 in Olean, he was the son of Robert and Carolyn Maxson Houben. He was employed as a service technician by ASSA ABLOY. Kevin enjoyed music, traveling, camping, and LEGOs.
Surviving are: his parents of Wellsville; a sister, Ronda Calhoun Houben of Avon; a...
Marion M. MATTESON
Feb 8, 2026
Marion M. MATTESON, 91, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Wellsville Manor Care Center.
Born October 28, 1934, in Coudersport, PA, he was the son of Mart and Helen M. Pelchy Matteson. On February 18, 1956, in the Shongo church, he married Mary A. Greene, who survives. He was employed by Ford & Peckham Construction in Andover, Scoville...
