George Ronald “Ron” WHITESELL, 81, of Andover, NY, died Saturday, January 10, 2026, in UR St. James Hospital, Hornell. 

Born January 27, 1944, in West Union, he was the son of Irving and Edith Latten Whitesell. On August 19, 1989, he married the former Linda L. Stebbins, who survives. Ron attended Andover High School. He was employed by Alstom Power in Wellsville of 32 years. Ron enjoyed training and pulling Belgium horses, fishing, hunting, boiling maple syrup, and processing meat. 

Surviving besides his wife, Linda, are: a daughter, Roni Marie Whitesell of Brockport; two step-daughters, Deborah (Kevin) Miller of Coudersport, PA and Dawn (Joe) Correll of Clinton, WI; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; a sister, Darla Williams of Wellsville; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by four brothers, Milford C. Whitesell, Donnie J. Whitesell, David I. Whitesell, and Richard Whitesell; and a sister, Thelma “Betty” Patrick. 

Private burial will be in Whitesville Rural Cemetery. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust & Embser Funeral Homes & Cremation, 34 West State Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.