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Paul D. HUNT

Paul D. HUNT

Apr 8, 2024

Paul D. HUNT, 80, of Spring Hill, FL, died Monday, April 8, 2024 in Advent Health Connerton, Land O’ Lakes, FL.  

 

Born May 18, 1943, in Westfield, PA, he was the son of George Wilbur and Mary Jean Davies Hunt.  A 1961 graduate of Northern Potter Joint High School, Ulysses, PA, he earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Mansfield...

Donald F. HALL, Jr.

Donald F. HALL, Jr.

Apr 7, 2024

Donald F. HALL, Jr., 73, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, April 7, 2024 in his home.  



Born March 8, 1951, in Wellsville, he was the son of Donald F. and Dorothy J. Rarick Hall.  On August 21, 1982, in Alma, he married Debra S. Winans, who survives.  



A 1971 graduate of Wellsville High School, he attended Breeden’s Welding School in...

Robert Paul TRASK

Robert Paul TRASK

Apr 7, 2024

Robert Paul “Bobby” TRASK, 48, of Hinsdale, NY, died Sunday, April 7, 2024 in his home.  

 

Born December 23, 1975, in Cuba, he was son of Paul and Linda Dunning Trask.  

Bobby enjoyed music, being outdoors and sitting in the sun, napping on the couch, a good meal, and being with his friends.  

 

Surviving are: his mother, Linda Trask of Wellsville;...

Lennie J. BURROUS

Lennie J. BURROUS

Apr 6, 2024

Lennie J. “Red” BURROUS, 75, of Round O, SC, died Saturday, April 6, 2024. 



Born October 7, 1948, in West Branch Township, Galeton, PA, he was the son of Lester Judson and Virginia M. Knickerbocker Burrous.  A graduate of Galeton Area High School, he attended National Hardwood Lumber Association Inspector Training School in Memphis, TN and was employed in the lumber...

Gary L. HUGGLER

Gary L. HUGGLER

Apr 1, 2024

Gary Lee HUGGLER, 62, of Galeton, PA, died Monday, April 1, 2024 in his home.  



Born March 1, 1962, in Coudersport, he was the son of Gary L. and Barbara A. Hill Huggler.  An auto mechanic, logger, and sawyer, Gary was employed by Chalmer’s Lumber, Campbell Trucking, and Bosek & Rankin Motors.  When he was young, he enjoyed logging, hunting,...

Jean M. YOUNG

Jean M. YOUNG

Apr 1, 2024

Jean M. YOUNG, 97, of Scio, NY, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 1, 2024 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.  Born February 26, 1927, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Wilford and Kathryn Mallery Young.  She was a graduate of Wellsville High School, Boston University (B.S. & EdM), and Michigan State University (PhD).  Jean...

Randall E. "Randy" STEBBINS

Randall E. "Randy" STEBBINS

Mar 31, 2024

Randall E. “Randy” STEBBINS, 60, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, March 31, 2024 in Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Wellsville.  



Born June 14, 1963, in Wellsville, he was the son of Harvey E. and Susan A. Schrader Stebbins.  A 1982 graduate of Whitesville Central School, he was employed as a truck driver by Gallman’s in Angelica and Southern Tier...

Rosemary LEHMAN

Rosemary LEHMAN

Mar 31, 2024

Rosemary LEHMAN, 94, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Ulysses, PA, died Sunday, March 31, 2024 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.  



Born March 6, 1930, in Blossburg, PA, she was the daughter of Herbert R. and Frances Minnie Gee LaRoy.  On October 20, 1946, in Brookland, PA, she married Claude M. Lehman, who predeceased her on May 26, 1994.  She was...

Barbara Black GROSSMAN

Barbara Black GROSSMAN

Mar 29, 2024

Barbara H. Black GROSSMAN, 78, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, March 29, 2024 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.  



Born November 27, 1945, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Burnham and Helen Rifenburg Babbitt.  On May 15, 1965, in Scio, she married Lynn D. Black, who predeceased her on January 20, 2001.  She later married Robert Grossman, who predeceased her...

James H. McCUTCHAN

James H. McCUTCHAN

Mar 24, 2024

James H. McCUTCHAN, 83, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, March 24, 2024 in his home.

 

Born May 28, 1940, in Nogales, AZ, he was the son of Verne C. and Virginia Reese McCutchan. 

 

A graduate of Miami High School, Miami, AZ, he attended Scottsdale Community College, Scottsdale, AZ, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, and the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, where he...

William S. RICHARDSON

William S. RICHARDSON

Mar 15, 2024

William S. RICHARDSON, 69, of Portville, NY, died Friday, March 15, 2024 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.  



Born April 4, 1954, in North East, PA, he was the son of Howard G. and Gertrude L. Northrup Richardson.  A graduate North East High School, he was employed by Welch Foods, Inc in North East, Waterford Florida High School, and St. Bonaventure...

Bonita L. "Boni" SNYDER

Bonita L. "Boni" SNYDER

Mar 14, 2024

Bonita L. “Boni” SNYDER, 60, of Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, March 14, 2024, in her home.  



A graduate of Oswayo Valley High School, she was employed as a home health aide and loved working with older people.  She was employed by Truck Lite in Coudersport for 17 years and Viant in Westfield for seven years.  



Boni enjoyed camping, fishing, taking...

Judy K. Allen JOHANSON

Judy K. Allen JOHANSON

Mar 13, 2024

Judy Kay JOHANSON, nee Allen, 65, of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in Jones Memorial Hospital.  

 

Born August 8, 1958, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of William Duane and Shirley Joan Patterson Allen.  A graduate of Whitesville Central School, she was employed by Northern Lights and for The Arc Allegany-Steuben, retiring in 2020.  Judy was an avid...

Burdette L. "Bud" MERRELL

Burdette L. "Bud" MERRELL

Mar 13, 2024

Burdette Lewis “Bud” MERRELL, 84, of Olean, NY, formerly of Bolivar, died Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in Eden Heights, Olean.  



Born July 26, 1939, in Nunda, he was the first born of seven children of Clarence and Pearl Buffum Merrell.  On June 4, 1960, in Rochester, he married Clara Anne Gerew, who predeceased him on December 20, 2022.  A U.S....

Robert W. SEELEY

Robert W. SEELEY

Mar 7, 2024

Robert W. SEELEY, 67, of St. Marys, PA, formerly of Westfield, died Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Bradford Regional Medical Center.  



Born February 21, 1957, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Robert Leroy and Winifred Tomb Seeley.  He was employed by Elcam, Inc. in St. Marys.  Robert was an animal lover.  He enjoyed going out to eat, country music,...

John E. CORNEBY

John E. CORNEBY

Mar 6, 2024

John E. CORNEBY, 75, of Genesee, PA, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in his home following a long battle with dementia.   



Born April 26, 1948, in Waverly, NY, he was the son of Frank Edward and Grace Eloise Norris Corneby.  A 1966 graduate of Athens High School, he earned a bachelor of science degree with highest honor in engineering in...

Ervin D. SMITH

Ervin D. SMITH

Feb 26, 2024

Ervin D. SMITH, 91, of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, February 26, 2024 in his home.  



Born October 5, 1932, in Coudersport, PA, he was the son of Richard William and Eva Mae Rogers Smith.  He was employed by the New York State Highway Dept.  Surviving are: a sister, Ella Mae Haxton of Wellsville; nieces and nephews.  In addition to his...

Jack M. HAMILTON

Jack M. HAMILTON

Feb 19, 2024

Jack M. HAMILTON, 72, of Coudersport, PA, died Monday, February 19, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.  





Born July 25, 1951, in Coudersport, he was the son of Marshall and Kathleen June Haskins Hamilton.  On September 3, 1983, in Coudersport, he married the former Linda L. Trott, who survives.  A 1969 graduate of Coudersport High School, he served honorably with the...

Donald L. HOCKENBERRY

Donald L. HOCKENBERRY

Feb 19, 2024

Donald L. HOCKENBERRY, 81, of Scio, NY, died Monday, February 19, 2024 in Jones Memorial Hospital.  

 

Born July 7, 1942, in Altoona, he was the son of David and Margaret Harris Hockenberry.  On April 2, 1977, in Lewiston, he married the former Eileen J. Young, who predeceased him on February 14, 2021.  He was employed by the Youngstown School District...

Jeffrey L. FINCH

Jeffrey L. FINCH

Feb 18, 2024

Jeffrey L. FINCH, 68, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, February 18, 2024 in Jones Memorial Hospital.  

 

Born July 9, 1955, in Salamanca, he was the son of Donald Claude Finch and Irene Nettie Mastin.  On May 1, 2005, in Olean, he married Sarah N. Brown, who predeceased him.  He was employed by Highland Park in Wellsville.  Jeffrey loved oldies music...

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