Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Gail Anita Harkness SCHROEDER
Sep 7, 2025
Gail Anita Harkness SCHROEDER, 81, of Clermont, FL, formerly of Wellsville, NY, died September 7, 2025 in South Lake Hospital, Clermont.
Born March 1, 1944, she was the daughter of Clyde and Clara Burgess Sherwood. On September 12, 1998, in Wellsville, she married Michael Shroeder, who predeceased her in 2023. A graduate of Wellsville High School, she began her working career...
Faith E. CARY
Nov 20, 2025
Faith E. CARY, 86, of Coudersport, PA, formerly of Potter Brook Road, Westfield, PA, died Thursday, November 20, 2025 in UPMC Cole.
Born January 10, 1939, in Wellsville, NY, she was the daughter of Howard Ellison and Rowena E. Little Stafford. On November 2, 1957, in Potter Brook, she married Arnold E. Cary, who predeceased her on February 25, 2015.
Faith was...
Luella E. KEAR
Nov 18, 2025
Luella E. KEAR, 96, of Whitesville, NY, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 18, 2025 in her home.
Born September 28, 1929, in Whitesville, she was the daughter of Edward Michael and Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Buchholz Flynn. On December 11, 1949, in Whitesville, she married Allan C. Kear, who predeceased her on October 26, 1999. She was employed by Mapes Woodworking in...
Brenda L. KEAR
Nov 18, 2025
Brenda Lenore KEAR, nee Gill, 77, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Bunker Hill, WV and Andover, NY, died Tuesday, November 18, 2025 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.
Born March 16, 1948, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Edward Francis and Leola Louise Grover Gill, Jr. She was married to Kenneth E. Kear, who predeceased her on December 13, 2015. Brenda...
Mildred "Kathy" MATRONE
Nov 17, 2025
Mildred “Kathy” MATRONE, 82, of Port Allegany, PA, died Monday, November 17, 2025 in her home.
Born March 19, 1943, in Port Allegany, she was the daughter of Frank W. and Mildred B. Clark Roller. On June 5, 1959, in Port Allegany, she married Louis J. "Nick" Matrone, who predeceased her on July 24, 2014.
Surviving are: a daughter, Louann M. (Jim)...
Daniel F. GLASSMIRE, V
Nov 16, 2025
Daniel F. GLASSMIRE V, 73, of Coudersport, PA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 16, 2025.
Born December 3, 1951, in Pasco, WA, he was the son of Daniel F Glassmire, IV and Beatrice Lignian Glassmire. On March 3, 1979, in the Ulysses Free Methodist Church, he married Joy E. Hamilton, who survives.
Known for his keen intellect and dedication...
Joyce M. CAVANAUGH
Nov 15, 2025
Joyce M. CAVANAUGH, 79, of Whitesville, NY, died Saturday, November 15, 2025 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born May 22, 1946, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of Henry and Laura Danks. Joyce was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Philadelphia. On August 11, 1965, in Bucks County, PA, she married Patrick J. Cavanaugh, who survives. She was...
Frances I. "Fran" STOREY
Nov 15, 2025
Frances I. STOREY, 94, of Coudersport, PA, died Saturday, November 15, 2025 in the arms of her husband at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born December 14, 1930, in Olean, NY, she was the daughter of James C. and Margaret E. Stanley Truax. On June 2, 1962, in Coudersport, she married Arthur R. Storey, who survives. She was employed by Motorola in...
Merlin A. BELTON
Nov 15, 2025
Merlin A. BELTON, 89, of Coudersport, PA, formerly of Hamburg, died Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born October 24, 1936, in Hamburg, he was the son of James and Carrie Ketner Belton. On October 27, 1956, in West Hamburg, he married Shirley A. Shollenberger, who predeceased him on March 22, 2022. He owned and operated a Mort’s...
Katherine "Kathi" HUNT
Nov 14, 2025
Katherine A. “Kathi” HUNT, 61, of Wellsville, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025, surrounded by her family following a long battle with cancer.
Born on Christmas Day 1963, Kathi was the oldest daughter of Bruce Hunt and Betty (Eugene) Lewis, both of Wellsville. A 1983 Graduate of Wellsville High School, Kathi spent many years as a home health...
Ella Mae HAXTON
Nov 14, 2025
Ella Mae HAXTON, 91, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, November 14, 2025 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.
Born March 10, 1934, in Coudersport, PA, she was the daughter of Richard William and Eva Mae Rogers Smith. She was married to Lawrence C. Haxton, who predeceased her on November 11, 2006. Ella Mae was a homemaker, raising her children and grandchildren.
Surviving are:...
James A. MILLS
Nov 14, 2025
James A. “Jim” MILLS, 83, of Westfield, PA, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at his farm doing what he loved, outside on his tractor with his faithful dog, Ladd, by his side.
Born October 10, 1942, in Westfield, he was the son of Adrian M. and Elsie Mae Simmons Mills. Jim grew up in Mills, PA, where he worked on...
Helen Virginia "Ginny" CARLSON
Nov 14, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Helen Virginia Caffo Carlson, who left us peacefully on November 14, 2025 at the age of 83. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, she lived a full life of love, kindness and dedication to her family and community.
Born on December 5, 1941, in Port Allegany, PA, “Ginny” was the eldest...
Kenneth R. KOEHLER
Nov 11, 2025
Kenneth R. KOEHLER, 82, of Andover, NY, died Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in his home with his family by his side.
Born August 1, 1943, in Nyack, he was the son of Herman A. and Marie E. Mills Koehler. On January 29, 1966, in Andover, he married the former Karen L. Rosintoski, who survives. A 1962 graduate of Greenwood Central School,...
Helen L. ORVIS
Nov 10, 2025
Helen L. ORVIS, nee Coats, of Wellsville, NY, passed away November 10, 2025.
Born August 28, 1951, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Floyd and Clara Mae Vancuren Coats and was one of four siblings. Helen was the loving wife of Raymond L. Orvis and was married on July 11, 1970. Raymond predeceased her on December 31, 2011.
Surviving are: her...
William E. "Bill" COON
Nov 8, 2025
William E. “Bill” COON, 78, of Galeton, PA, formerly of Gaines, died Saturday, November 8, 2025 in his home.
Born December 10, 1946, in Indiana, PA, he was the son of James Harrison and June Louise VanHorn Coon. He was married to Carol Lee, who survives.
A 1966 graduate of Punxsutawney High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Air Force from...
Ronald C. NEWTON
Nov 7, 2025
Ronald C. “Newt” NEWTON, 81, of Scio, NY, died Friday, November 7, 2025 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born April 13, 1944, in Portland, OR, he was the son of Leslie E. and Arlene Grinolds Newton. A graduate of Scio Central School, he served in the US Air Force. Ron was employed as a truck driver by Southern Tier Express...
Margaret A. "Peggy" KUMP
Nov 6, 2025
Margaret A. “Peggy” KUMP, 86, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Knoxville, died Thursday, November 6, 2025 in Country Terrace, Wellsboro.
Born October 26, 1939, in Elmira, NY, she was the daughter of James Aitken and Esther Marian Edgcomb Smith. On June 14, 1958, in Westfield, she married Eugene J. Kump, who survives. She was a graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School....
George E. HILLIARD
Nov 5, 2025
George E. HILLIARD, 88, of Genesee, PA, died Wednesday, November 5, 2025 in his daughter’s home in Genesee.
Born January 21, 1937, in Confluence, he was the son of Harry D. and Margaret E. Warrick Hilliard. He served with the U.S. National Guard from 1953 – 1962. George moved to Potter County while working for Penn Lines, installing the first phone...
Helen C. MONROE
Nov 5, 2025
Helen C. MONROE, 89, of Canandaigua, NY, formerly of Wellsville, passed peacefully Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Light Hill Comfort House, Canandaigua, surrounded by her loving family. Born March 24, 1936, in Silver Springs, she was the youngest daughter of George and Anne Grady Crichton.
Helen grew up in Wellsville and was a proud graduate of Immaculate Conception School and Wellsville High...
