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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Robert A. REINPRECHT
Jan 2, 2026
Robert A. REINPRECHT, 73, of Scio, NY, died Friday, January 2, 2026 in his home.
Born October 3, 1952, in Wellsville, he was the son of Anton and Anna Flicker Reinprecht. A 1970 graduate of Wellsville High School, he worked as an auto body restorer, roofer, and as a machinist at Hydramec, Inc. in Scio for 38 years. Bob enjoyed restoring...
Richard J. POTTER
Jan 2, 2026
Richard J. POTTER, 78, of Westfield, PA, died Friday, January 2, 2026 in Wheaton’s Personal Care Home, Westfield.
Born January 16, 1947, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Marcean L. "Pete" and Effie V. Locey Potter. A 1966 graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Army National Guard. He was employed by North Penn Gas...
Larry J. SMITH
Jan 1, 2026
Larry J. SMITH, 67, of Galeton, PA, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 1, 2026 in UPMC Williamsport.
Larry was born May 11, 1958, in Olean, NY. A 1976 graduate of Galeton Area High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree in education with a science concentration from Penn State University. On April 12, 1980, in Germania, Larry married his sweetheart, Denise Van...
Wayne P. REED
Jan 1, 2026
Wayne P. REED, 77, of Friendship, NY, died on Thursday, January 1, 2026 in Olean General Hospital.
Born August 24, 1948, in Olean, he was the son of Leland H., Sr. and Velma M. Reed Baker. Wayne attended Oswayo Valley High School and was employed by Bradford Pipe and Supply in Bradford, PA. He was married to Susan L. Halladay, who...
Rodger J. DICKERSON
Dec 31, 2025
Rodger James DICKERSON, 74, of Avoca, NY, died Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Schuyler Hospital, Montour Falls.
Born April 13, 1951, in Wellsville, he was the son of Arvis and Hope Williams Dickerson. A graduate of Wellsville Central School, he served honorably with the US Navy from 1969 - 1971. Rodger was employed as a bartender at the Dill Pickle.
Surviving are:...
Scott D. STEELE
Dec 31, 2025
Scott D. STEELE, 62, of Port Allegany, PA, formerly of Warren, died Wednesday, December 31, 2025 in Sena-Kean, Smethport, PA.
Born April 28, 1963, in Pontiac, MI, he was the son of Calvin Coolidge Steele and Ruth Brinegar Steele. Scott enjoyed traveling and riding motorcycle. He was an animal lover, especially his dog, Penny.
Surviving are: two sons, Thomas (Adrianne) Steele and...
James C. ARKERSON
Dec 30, 2025
James C. “Jim” ARKERSON, 85, of North Syracuse, NY, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse.
Born November 10, 1940, in Syracuse, James was the son of John A. and Louise M. Snover Arkerson; and the brother of the late John Arkerson and the late William Arkerson. On August 27, 1989, in Syracuse, he married Dawn V....
Charles A. STIVES
Dec 30, 2025
Charles A. STIVES, 76, of Mills, PA, died Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at his home.
Born January 25, 1949, in Bradford, he was the son of Charles Eugene and Loretta Elizabeth Wright Stives. On October 16, 2019, in Willing, NY, he married Cynthia De Guzman David, who survives. A graduate of Bradford High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Alfred...
Luther R. PERKINS
Dec 30, 2025
Luther R. “Luke” PERKINS, 53, of Port Allegany, PA, died Tuesday, December 30, 2025 in the Gatehouse, Williamsport.
Born February 22, 1972, in Coudersport, he was the son of Dennis Randolph and Edith Louise Fitch Perkins. A 1990 graduate of Port Allegany High School, he worked as a logger, pipefitter, and welder. Luke was an outdoorsman.
Surviving are: four children, Luther J....
Timothy D. BILLINGS
Dec 29, 2025
Timothy Dale BILLINGS, 59, of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, December 29, 2025 in his home.
Born December 21, 1966, in Wellsville, he was the son of Burton Dale and Diane Catherine Eddings Billings. Tim attended Whitesville Central School and graduated from Wellsville High School. On May 12, 2006 in Whitesville, he married Dawn E. Miller, who predeceased him on March 6,...
Cindy L. MADISON
Dec 29, 2025
Cindy L. MADISON, 64, of Westfield, PA, died Monday, December 29, 2025 in her home.
Born August 30, 1961, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Ralph and Lena J. Norton Madison. She was employed as a home health aide and by Electri-Cord in Westfield.
Surviving are: a son, Clayton Madison of Westfield; a granddaughter, Lena Madison; a sister, Diana Pierce of...
Hope M. COOPER
Dec 25, 2025
Hope M. COOPER, 56, of Belmont, NY, died Thursday, December 25, 2025 in UR Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.
Born January 3, 1969, in Cuba, she was the daughter of James D. and Sandra L. Brown Cooper. A graduate of Belmont High School, she was employed by Glenn O. Hawbaker, Rochester Gravel, and Howlett Farms in Avon.
Surviving are: her parents, Jim and...
Joseph A. VISMAN
Dec 22, 2025
Joseph A. VISMAN, Jr., 41, of Wellsboro, PA, died Monday, December 22, 2025 in UPMC Williamsport.
Born November 26, 1984, in Philadelphia, he was the son of Debra Ann Graber and Joseph A. Visman. A 2002 graduate of Galeton Area High School, he earned an associate’s degree in business from WyoTech in Indiana, PA. He was employed by Concern as business...
Patrick J. SAWYER
Dec 22, 2025
Patrick James SAWYER, 52, of Wellsville, NY, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer at the Palliative Care Unit at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.
Born October 30, 1973, in Wellsville, he was the son of James L. and Sandra E. Wright Sawyer. A 1992 graduate of Wellsville High School, he earned a...
Dana R. BECKHORN
Dec 21, 2025
Dana R. BECKHORN, 51, of Friendship, NY, formerly of Belmont, died Sunday, December 21, 2025 in UR Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.
Born December 1, 1974, in Wellsville, he was the son of Hugh Beckhorn and Iva Baker Ward. Dana worked as a landscaper and was employed as a machinist by Air Preheater in Wellsville. He enjoyed playing pool and working on...
Ramona M. ALLEN
Dec 19, 2025
Ramona M. ALLEN, 86, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Alfred Station, died Friday, December 19, 2025 in her home.
Born October 14, 1939, in Haverhill, NH, she was the daughter of Otis and Pearl Spink Moses. On July 16, 1960, in Alfred Station, she married Russell L. Allen, who survives. A graduate of Batavia High School, she attended Alfred State College....
Michael G. KIRSCH
Dec 17, 2025
Michael G. KIRSCH, 73, of Rexville, NY, died Wednesday, December 17, 2025 in his home.
Born August 24, 1952, in Buffalo, he was the son of Francis and Helen Ely Kirsch. On October 15, 1999, in Rexville, he married the love of his life, Kathryn “Kitty” Boyle, who survives. A graduate of West Seneca East High School and Canisius University, he...
Betsy A. McLANE
Dec 17, 2025
Betsy A. “Betty Lou” McLANE, 73, of Bolivar, NY, died Wednesday, December 17, 2025 in her home.
Born October 11, 1952, in York, PA, she was the daughter of Edwin and Mary Louise Albright Rowe. She worked as a waitress and in food service most of her life. Betsy was employed by The Old Library and The Castle in Olean, Dave’s...
Marvin J. BUTTS
Dec 17, 2025
Marvin Jess BUTTS, 73, of Allentown, NY, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
A longtime resident of Allentown, he was born December 7, 1952, in Cuba, NY, the son of Martin DeYoe and Edith “Lorraine” Case Butts. On August 15, 1975, in West Clarksville Baptist Church, he married...
Richard G. SHARP, Jr.
Dec 15, 2025
Richard G. SHARP, Jr., 76, of Ulysses, PA, died Monday, December 15, 2025 in Sena Kean Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.
Born September 26, 1949, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Richard G. and Roxie L. Houghtaling Sharp. On January 18, 1970, in Gold, he married Sharon Rose Langan, who predeceased him on July 16, 2022. A Vietnam Veteran, he...
