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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
George D. PARSELL
Dec 14, 2024
George D. PARSELL, 93, of Galeton, PA, died Saturday, December 14, 2024 in UPMC Soldiers & Sailors, Wellsboro.
Born October 6, 1931, in Orangeville, he was the son of John Roland and Marie Estep Parsell. A graduate of Bloomsburg High School, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in secondary education from Bloomsburg State Teachers College. A U.S. Army Veteran, he...
Robert (Bob) F. Decker
Dec 14, 2024
Belmont, NY – Robert F. Decker (affectionately known as Bob), 66, of Belmont, NY, passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. His loving wife Gena was by his side. He was born on September 24, 1958, in Hornell, NY to parents Robert H. Decker and Lois (Gary) Decker.
Bob’s early childhood was...
Charles E. "J.R." BACH, Jr.
Dec 13, 2024
Charles E. “J.R.” BACH, Jr., 82, of Galeton, PA, died Friday, December 13, 2024 in Sena-Kean Manor, Smethport.
Born April 12, 1942, in Johnstown, he was the son of Charles E. and Clara May Burkhart Bach. On October 22, 1988, in the First United Presbyterian Church, Coudersport, he married Joy Conable, who survives. A 1960 graduate of Johnstown Central High School,...
Marjorie M. (Brundage) Hults
Dec 13, 2024
Marjorie M. Hults
PORT ALLEGANY- Marjorie M. Hults, 93, formely of Skinner Creek Rd., passed away Friday (Dec. 13, 2024) in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born December 18, 1930, in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Harry L. and Marie Hopkins Brundage. On Oct. 4, 1952, in Port Allegany, she married Robert H. Hults,...
Charles Eugene BLEDSOE
Dec 10, 2024
Charles Eugene BLEDSOE, 75, of Scio, NY, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in Robert Packer Hospital Sayre, PA, following a short illness.
Born January 30, 1949, in Wellsville, he was the son of Eugene Elijah and Lois Velma Harris Bledsoe. Chuck, as he was known, loved deer, coyote and coon hunting. He was a lifetime member of the Whitesville Fire Dept.,...
Shirley A. HOSMER
Dec 10, 2024
Shirley A. HOSMER, 88, of Scio, NY, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in her home.
Born January 5, 1936, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Charles Burwell and Eva Cornwell Pressler. She was married to Charles Edward Hosmer, who predeceased her on March 31, 2014. Shirley was employed in housekeeping by Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville for 21 years. She...
Merita L. (Amell) Greenleaf
Dec 8, 2024
Merita L. Greenleaf
PORT ALLEGANY- Merita L. Greenleaf, 77, of E. Ransom St., passed away Sunday (Dec. 8, 2024) in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
She was born on Aug. 26, 1947, in Port Allegany, a daughter of W. Emery and Phyllis Chandler Amell.
Merita was a longtime resident of the area and a graduate...
Ralph A. Eastlack
Dec 8, 2024
Wellsville, NY – Ralph A. Eastlack, 82, of Schrader Road, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in his home surrounded by family. He was born April 30, 1942, in Salem, NJ, the son of the late John A. and Florence (Seymour) Eastlack. On August 16, 1969, in Wellsville, he married Christine E. Tompkins, who survives. Ralph was raised in...
Shirley J. Mericle
Dec 7, 2024
Wellsville, NY – Shirley J. Mericle, 89, of Rauber Street, passed away on S aturday , December 7 , 2024, at Jones M emorial Hospital , with family at her side. She was born July 20, 1935, in Willing, the daughter of the late Elmer L. and Lucy (Jackson) Raub. On December 7, 1991, in Wellsville, she married Reverend Lewis...
Nancy E. OUTHOUSE
Dec 7, 2024
Nancy E. OUTHOUSE, 82, of Wellsville, NY, died Saturday, December 7, 2024 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.
Born January 16, 1942, in Canandaigua, she was the daughter of Charles and Jean Frederick Baldwin. A 1960 graduate of Bloomfield Central School, she was employed by Eastman Kodak in Rochester NY. Nancy enjoyed sewing and quilting. She retired to Orlando, FL, where she...
Stephen B. MORLEY
Dec 6, 2024
Stephen B. MORLEY, of Adamstown, MD, formerly of Campbell, NY, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, after a lengthy illness.
Born December 2, 1935, in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of Calvin and Gladys Neff Morley. On July 2, 1960, in Ulysses, PA, he married the love of his life, Pauline “Polly” Burdick, who survives. They celebrated their 64th...
Matthew J. Wagoner
Dec 5, 2024
Wellsville, NY - Matthew J. Wagoner, 42, of Bolivar Road, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Jones Memorial Hospital. He was born March 2, 1982, in Corning, the son of the late Edward and Joyce (Broughton) Wagoner. On August 4, 2012, in Wellsville, he married Roxanne Brundage, who survives.
Matt attended school in Olympia, WA, and in...
Ashley Nicole HUTCHINSON
Dec 4, 2024
Ashley Nicole HUTCHINSON, 30, of Scio, NY, died Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
Born July 12, 1994, in Elmira, NY, she was the daughter of Mark Hutchinson and Donna Perla. She was a graduate of North Penn High School in Blossburg, PA. Ashley was known for her love of nature. She had a passion for photography and loved taking pictures of her...
Judith E. METCALF-BACKER
Dec 4, 2024
Judith E. METCALF—BACKER, 78, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, December 4, 2024 in Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY.
Born August 4, 1946, in Hornell, NY, she was the daughter of Leland A. “Pete” and Willa M. Parsons Cary. On July 3, 1968, in Mills, she married John R. Metcalf, who predeceased her on March 4, 2003. On February 22, 2020,...
Juan F. Escalante
Dec 3, 2024
Jamestown, NY – Juan F. Escalante, 88, of Loxley Court, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at home with family by his side. He was born October 17, 1936, in Springfield, MA, the son of the late Feliciano J. and L. Mary (Gore) Escalante. On July 9, 1960, in Bristol, CT he married Jean Segretario , who predeceased him...
Grace Jean (Fleckner) Hoover
Dec 3, 2024
Grace Jean Hoover
BETULA- Grace Jean Hoover, 94 of Attica, OH, formerly of Betula, passed away Tuesday (Dec. 3, 2024) at The Willows of Willard.
Born January 7, 1930, in North Baltimore, OH, she was a daughter of Bernard and Lois Wilson Fleckner. On June 5, 1949, she married Clifford Hoover, who died on Apr....
Timothy P. Elliott
Nov 30, 2024
Timothy P. Elliott
TURTLEPOINT- Timothy P. Elliott, 75, formerly of Turtlepoint passed away Saturday (Nov. 30, 2024) in Lakeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.
Born October 23, 1949, in Wellsville, NY, he was a son of William J. and Alice Grigsby Elliott.
He was a lifetime resident of the area.
Tim...
Donald "Dude" METCALF
Nov 30, 2024
Donald “Dude” METCALF, 55, of Westfield, PA, died Saturday, November 30, 2024 at his home.
Born January 14, 1969, in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of Wayne R. “Tiny” and Connie L. Schoonover Metcalf. On July 4, 1989, in Westfield, he married Mistie L. Proctor, who survives. A 1987 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he was employed as a...
Terry L. Bundy
Nov 28, 2024
Terry L. Bundy
PORT ALLEGANY- Terry L. Bundy, 61 of Church St., passed away Thursday (Nov. 28, 2024) in his home.
Born March 3, 1963, in Port Allegany, he was a son of Clinton A. and Irma Young Lanphere.
Terry was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany...
Gerald KEECH Jr.
Nov 24, 2024
KEECH, Gerald
Allentown, NY – A Celebration of life for Gerald Keech Jr. will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 1 – 4 pm at the Richburg Rod and Gun Club, 2350 NY-275, Richburg, NY 14774. Gerry passed on November 24, 2024, to read the complete obituary, or to leave online condolences, please visit https://www.olneyfoust.com/obituaries/gerald-l-keech-jr-50 .
