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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Robert Jenks PICKUP
Jul 3, 2026
Robert Jenks PICKUP, 76, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida surrounded by his loved ones. Everyone that knew him knew him as “Bob” and he leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and kindness that will be cherished by all who were close to him. Bob was born on November 13, 1949, in the idyllic...
Denise "Dee" McKEE
Jun 15, 2026
Denise “Dee” McKEE, nee Robbins, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, in her home in Austintown, Ohio, surrounded by her family after an extended illness. Dee was born in Wellsville, NY on December 1, 1948, the oldest child of the late Earl C. and Patricia Perrin Robbins. She grew up on Robbins Court in the...
George Robert "Mac" GRANT
Aug 3, 2026
George Robert “Mac” GRANT, 83, of Ulysses, PA, died Monday, August 3, 2026 in Wellsboro, PA.
Born October 13, 1942, in Hume, NY, he was the son of George Dewey and Geneva Agatha Shearer Grant. On August 13,1966, in Pittsburgh, he married Evelyn “Lynn” Perkins, who predeceased him on December 25, 2023. A 1960 graduate of Galeton Area High School, he...
Gerald D. ROBBINS
Aug 2, 2026
Gerald D. ROBBINS, 83, of Scio, NY, died Sunday, August 2, 2026, in Wellsville Manor Care Center, Wellsville.
Born July 23, 1943, in Wellsville, he was the son of Alfred D. and Mildred Louise Cosner Robbins.
He was a graduate of Scio Central School and operated Palmer’s Gas Station in Scio, a car mechanic at Felix Motors in Belmont, and retired from...
Thomas Warren BRAINARD
Aug 1, 2026
Thomas Warren BRAINARD, 83, of Andover, NY, died Saturday, August 1, 2026, in his home.
Born on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1943, in Irondequoit, he was the son of Warren and Rose Causyn Brainard.
He was a graduate of Irondequoit Central School, he was drafted into the US Army on his 18th birthday. He served honorably was a MP from 1961 –...
Geraldine "Gerry" MOAG
Aug 1, 2026
Geraldine M. “Gerry” MOAG, 86, of Genesee, PA, died Saturday, August 1, 2026 in her home.
Born June 25, 1940, in Genesee, she was the daughter of Silas Bert and Nedith Kuhn Daniels. On May 29, 2004, in North Bingham, she married William J. “Bill” Moag, who survives. A 1958 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she earned her LPN credentials...
Rena M. BLISS
Jul 30, 2026
Rena M. BLISS, 92, of Eldred, PA, died Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Cuba Memorial Hospital, Cuba, NY.
Born March 16, 1934, in Port Allegany, she was the daughter of Floyd A. and Iva L. Harris Studer. On April 28, 1952, in Duke Center, she married James Arthur Bliss, who predeceased her on May 5, 2019. Rena was a devoted wife,...
John Joseph DEAN
Jul 27, 2026
John Joseph DEAN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 27, 2026, at the age of 92. Johnny was born on June 23, 1934, the 8th child of Jerome and Catherine Baker Dean. On January 2, 1960, he married Wanda Gordon, who survives.
Johnny was a humble gentleman and a lifelong devout parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville. He...
Lloyd J. SCHWEIGART
Jul 26, 2026
Lloyd J. “Nub” SCHWEIGART, 68, of Galeton, PA, died Sunday, July 26, 2026 in his home.
Born September 12, 1957, in Blossburg, he was the son of George E Schweigart and Lottie L. Houghtaling Slaby. A U.S. Air Force Veteran, he was employed as a welder and by auto glass installation companies.
Surviving are: his mother, Lottie Slaby of Gaines; a daughter,...
JoAnn M. DIXON
Jul 26, 2026
JoAnn M. DIXON, 82, of Hinsdale, NY, died Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.
Born December 11, 1943, in Willoughby-Eastlake, OH, she was the daughter of Thomas and Ruth Pinkerton Hill. She was a graduate of North High School in Eastlake, OH, where she participated in JROTC. JoAnn earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh...
Patrick Olin PRATT
Jul 22, 2026
Patrick Olin PRATT, 22, of Wellsville, NY, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in his home.
Born December 27, 2003, in Wellsville, he was the son of Joseph O. Pratt and Jayme Lynn Raney. He was a 2022 honors graduate of Wellsville High School.
Surviving are: his parents, Joseph (Alacia) Pratt of Wellsville and Jayme Lynn Raney of Wellsville; two brothers,...
Shirley M. ANZIVINE
Jul 21, 2026
Shirley M. ANZIVINE, 95, of Olean, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at The Pines Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Olean.
Shirley was born at home on July 17, 1931, in Keating, McKean County, PA. She was the daughter of Leonard DeForest and Maude E. Williamson Burdick. On September 1, 1956, in The First Baptist Church, Ulysses, PA,...
Ridge D. BROWN
Jul 18, 2026
Ridge Douglas BROWN, 29, of Belmont, NY, died Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Born September 25, 1996, in Wellsville, he was the son of Heath D. and Suzanne M. Perkins Brown. A 2015 graduate of Alfred-Almond High School, he went on to the North American Lineman Training Center in McEven, TN. Ridge was an over the road truck driver for Western Express...
Norma Rebecca MARTIN
Jul 18, 2026
Norma Rebecca MARTIN, 60, of Coudersport, PA, died Saturday, July 18, 2026 in her home.
Born July 6, 1966, in Susquehanna, she was the daughter of Harold and Norma Tyrrell Ramey. She was a graduate of Windsor Central High School in Windsor, NY. Norma enjoyed playing video games and she liked horses and wolves. She cherished time with her grandchildren.
Surviving are:...
Edith A. PIAQUADIO
Jul 18, 2026
Edith A. PIAQUADIO, 103, of Galeton, PA, died Saturday, July 18, 2026 in her home.
Born November 11, 1922, in Galeton, she was the daughter of Pasquale J. “Pete” and Grazia Filomena “Grace” Martuscelli Pagano. She was married to Gaitano Louis “Guy” Piaquadio, who predeceased her on May 25, 1984. She was employed by Galeton Production, Martin’s Store, and worked in...
Janet Lee BROWN
Jul 14, 2026
Janet Lee Douglas BROWN, 86, of Belmont, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in her home.
Born August 4, 1939, in Franklin, PA, she was the daughter of Thelma Wyher Douglas and Samuel Smith Douglas. A graduate of Oil City High School, she earned her teaching degree and master’s degree from Clarion University. She was a devoted teacher,...
Marilyn S. BALABAN
Jul 13, 2026
Marilyn S. BALABAN, 88, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Warminster, died Monday, July 13, 2026 in Cindy’s Personal Care Home, Westfield.
Born October 26, 1937, in Perkasie, she was the daughter of Alfred O. and Violet A. Cressman Smith. She was married to Philipp Balaban, who survives. Marilyn was employed in sales in the printing business. Surviving besides her husband, Philipp,...
Patrick Thomas LYONS
Jul 12, 2026
Patrick Thomas LYONS, 79, of Belmont NY passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026.
Born December 31, 1946, in Brooklyn, NY, he was raised in the loving care of his parents, Walter and Frances Buell. Patrick learned the values of faith, perseverance, compassion, and service that would guide his life.
He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from...
Paul J. LITTLE
Jul 10, 2026
Paul J. LITTLE, 79, of Galeton, PA, formerly of Hanover, died Friday, July 10, 2026 in his home.
Born March 21, 1947, in Hanover, he was the son of Raymond P. and Kathleen H. Noel Little. He was employed by Patterson Lumber, Sndyer Tank, Gaines Garage, Denton Hill, and Kightlinger Motors. Paul was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Surviving are: his wife,...
Leon G. ANDREWS
Jul 10, 2026
Leon G. ANDREWS, 86, of St. Marys, PA, formerly of Harrison Valley, PA, died Friday, July 10, 2026 in Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys.
Born April 25, 1940, in Harrison Valley, he was the son of Lyle G. and Pearl E. Tanner Andrews. Leon worked on the family farm for many years. After the death of his parents, he resided...
