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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Mitzi P. HASKINS
Jan 20, 2026
Mitzi P. HASKINS, 87, of Port Allegany, PA, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in ECMC, Buffalo, NY.
Born January 19, 1939, in Cesis, Latvia, she was the daughter of Alfreds and Anna Berzins Markovs. A 1958 graduate of Port Alegany High School, she attended what is now known as Case Western Reserve University and earned a degree as a medical laboratory...
Leslie W. "Les" SMITH
Mar 26, 2026
Leslie W. “Les” SMITH, 78, of Port Allegany, PA, died Thursday, March 26, 2026 in his home.
Born February 10, 1948, in Anselma, he was the son of Benjamin and Dorothy Laird Smith. On May 1, 2010, in Port Allegany, he married Cheryl R. Bepler, who survives. A Vietnam War Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1965 –...
Dorothy C. OUTMAN
Apr 19, 2026
Dorothy C. OUTMAN, 81, of Westfield, PA, died Sunday, April 19, 2026 in UPMC Wellsboro.
Born February 10, 1945, in Brookfield, she was the daughter of Merrill Howard and Louise Ella Knight Burdick. In 1983, in Westfield, she married Russell Gene Outman, who predeceased her on February 27, 2026. She was employed by Long Horn Restaurant, Burdick’s Pizza, Seal’s Lumber Co.,...
Gregory K. SHELLEY
Apr 18, 2026
Gregory K. SHELLEY, 71, of Belmont, NY, died Friday, April 17, 2026, in Olean General Hospital.
Born April 20, 1954, in Wellsville, he was the son of Ross Kenneth and Inez Adelia Butts Shelley. As a graduate of Belmont Central School, Greg spent most of his time involved with the community and music and he served as the supervisor of the...
Mary Ann MAJOR
Apr 18, 2026
Mary Ann MAJOR, 85, of Pueblo West, CO, formerly of Lakeland, FL and Port Allegany, PA, died Saturday, April 18, 2026 in UCHealth Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo.
She was born September 12, 1940, in Mills, PA. Raised in Harrison Valley, PA, she was the daughter of Robert J. and Freda Thompson Burrell. A 1958 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she...
Ronald G. ABRAHAM
Apr 18, 2026
Ronald G. ABRAHAM, 70, of Belfast, NY, passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2026, at his home.
Born August 23 ,1955, in Walworth, NY, Ron was the first son, and second of five children, born to Gerald (Jerry) and June Abraham. He grew up on the family farm, graduated from Wayne Central School, and later attended SUNY College of Environmental Science...
Ronald A. DENNING, Jr.
Apr 16, 2026
Ronald A. DENNING, Jr., 59, of Bolivar, NY, died Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Olean General Hospital.
Born August 5, 1966, in Wellsville, he was the son of Ronald, Sr. and Geraldine Hepworth Denning. A graduate of Bolivar High School, he worked in carpentry and helped build carwashes with Clyde Walters in Florida. Ronnie moved to Florida where he met his...
Milton I. BEACKER
Apr 15, 2026
Milton I. BEACKER, 95, of Gaines, PA, died Wednesday, April 15, 2026 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.
Born December 4, 1930, in Carter Camp, he was the son of Carl and M. Margaret Gerner Beacker. A 1950 graduate of Galeton High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952 – 1954. On March 23, 1962, in Germania, he...
Barbara A. DINGLE
Apr 11, 2026
Barbara A. DINGLE, 82, of Victor, NY, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Wellsville Manor Care Center.
Born October 15, 1943, Temple, TX, she was the daughter of Fredrick and Lillian Corcoran Gendreau. On May 17, 1969, in Rochester, she married Harrie Dingle of Fulton, NY. She enjoyed camping and traveling with friends, reading, playing games, spending time with friends...
Margaret K. HIRT
Apr 11, 2026
Margaret K. HIRT, 50, of Scio, NY, died Saturday, April 11, 2026. Born February 3, 1976, in South Korea, she was the daughter of James Patrick O’Neal and Ki Hwang. On May 11, 2013, in Wellsville, she was married Daniel J. Hirt, who survives.
A 1994 graduate of Lawton High School in Lawton, OK, she studied at Cameron University from 1994...
Troy E. SIMMONS
Apr 6, 2026
Troy E. SIMMONS, 54, of Westfield, PA, died Monday, April 6, 2026 in Guthrie Corning Hospital, Corning, NY.
Born March 2, 1972, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Robert J. and Barbara K. Lee Simmons. A 1991 graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School, he was employed by Westfield Tanning Company, Dresser-Rand, and Cowanesque Recycling.
His daughter and grandchildren were his pride...
Thomas E. SLAVIN
Apr 3, 2026
Thomas E. SLAVIN, Sr., 78, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, April 3, 2026 in Hart Comfort House, Wellsville.
Born June 16, 1947, in Lackawanna, he was the son of James I. and Mary Margaret Searle Slavin. On February 6, 1971, he married Marilyn E. Slingerland, who predeceased him on August 22, 2009.
A 1962 graduate of Immaculate Conception School and a 1966...
Francis D. "Frank" ROBINSON
Apr 1, 2026
Francis D. “Frank” ROBINSON, also known as “Butch” growing up, 83, of Elmira, NY, died Wednesday, April 1, 2026 in his home.
Born August 27, 1942, in Elmira, he was the son of Francis H. Robinson and Virginia Hill Robinson Kakretz. A 1960 graduate of Southside High School, he spent his summers growing up on a family farm, and he served...
Richard R. RECIO
Mar 30, 2026
Richard R. RECIO, 64, of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, March 30, 2026, following a brief illness.
Born May 16, 1961, in Utica, he was the son of Joaquin “Joe” and Anne Hinz Recio. He was a graduate of Immaculate Conception School (1975), Wellsville High School (1979), Alfred State College (1981), and SUNY Fredonia (1983). Rick enjoyed many rewarding careers, including working...
Leon L. DUNHAM
Mar 30, 2026
Leon L. DUNHAM, 90, of Westfield, PA, died Monday, March 30, 2026 in the Green Home, Wellsboro.
Born August 10, 1935, in Westfield, he was the son of LeRoy F. and Rose R. Cary Dunham. Leon was employed by Eberle Tannery in Westfield for 49 years.
Surviving are: two children, Terry (Paula) Dunham and Tanya (Dave) Nudd, both of Westfield; nine grandchildren;...
Andrew T. TUBBS
Mar 28, 2026
Andrew T. TUBBS, 40, of Williamsport, PA, died Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Born November 4, 1985, in Coudersport, he was the son of Marlin B. and Cynthia L. Baker Tubbs. Surviving are: his father, Marlin Tubbs; two sons, Kaiden Tubbs and Jaxon Tubbs; a brother, Christopher B. Baker; a sister, Sabrina G. Tubbs; nieces, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased...
Sandra L. COOPER
Mar 28, 2026
Sandra L. COOPER, 80, of Belmont, NY, died Saturday, March 28, 2026 in her home.
Born October 29, 1945, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Albert and Joetta Hoover Brown. On May 11, 1968, in Belmont, she married James D. Cooper, who survives. A graduate of Belmont Central School, she was employed by ACME Electric in Cuba and as a...
Ruth K. COVERT
Mar 28, 2026
Ruth K. COVERT, 86, of Smethport, PA, died Saturday, March 28, 2026 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born May 27, 1939, in Smethport, she was the daughter of Robert N. and Bertha M. Carey Barr. On January 15, 1957, in Coudersport, she married Alan Arthur Covert, who predeceased her on December 20, 2005.
Ruth was devoted Christian and attended the Hilltop Baptist Church...
Margaret Rose GREEN
Mar 28, 2026
Margaret Rose GREEN, 62, of Wellsville, NY, died Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Born December 2, 1963, in Olean, she was the daughter of Charles Ray Taylor, Jr. and Shirley Marjorie Cook Taylor. Margaret was employed by PWI in Wellsville. Her children were her pride and joy. She loved them endlessly.
Surviving are: a daughter, Jennifer...
Angela M. OLSON
Mar 27, 2026
Angela M. OLSON, 54, of Duke Center, PA, died Friday, March 27, 2026 in her home.
Born August 5, 1971, in Bradford, she was the daughter of Robert Earl and Rosemary Stiles Hultz. On January 2, 1998, in Coudersport, she married Cale D. Olson, who survives. A 1989 graduate Port Allegany High School, she was employed by Potter Pak in Roulette...
