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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
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.
A gathering to celebrate Paul's life will be held Wednesday, August 13, 2025 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at Park United Methodist Church, 15 E. Third Street, Coudersport, PA. Private burial will be in...
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.
Born August 18, 1981, in Wellsville, he was the son of James and Lois Pensyl Hunt, who survive. Jason graduated from Wellsville High School in 2000 and worked at Air Preheater, Dresser Rand, and Tim Shea Plumbing and Heating before enlisting in the...
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 Lynn SETZER, 41, of Port Allegany, PA, formerly of Coudersport, died Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Born October 22, 1983, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Bruce L. and Christine M. Crawford Setzer. A graduate of Coudersport High School, she was employed by Rite Aid and Shop ‘n Save in Port Allegany. Amy was full of life and always had...
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,...
Virginia "Ginny" MORSE
Jul 1, 2025
Virginia “Ginny” Morse, 102, of Belmont, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa. She was born June 15, 1923. On June 25, 1941, she married Alton “Mosty” Morse, who predeceased her in 2000.
Ginny and Mosty welcomed their only child, Priscilla, into their family in February 1950. She was best known...
Randi Jo BRECKLEY
Jun 30, 2025
Randi Jo BRECKLEY, 27, of McKean, PA, died Monday, June 30, 2025 in her home surrounded by her family. Born July 22, 1997, in Erie, she was the daughter of Thomas A. and Karen Baumgarner Breckley.
Surviving are: her parents, Tommy and Karen Breckley of McKean; two sisters, Leah Breckley of Erie and Faith Breckley of McKean; great-uncle, Donald Breckley of...
Eric W. SANDLE
Jun 28, 2025
Eric William SANDLE, 82, of Wellsville, NY, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, June 28, 2025 after a courageous and gracefully-fought battle with lung cancer. He was born on May 30, 1943 in Camberwell, London, England, and was the youngest son of the late Joseph Alfred and Violet Ivy (Smith) Sandle. After leaving his fancy, new comprehensive school...
