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Wendy S. KINNEY

Wendy S. KINNEY

Jan 27, 2023

  Wendy S. KINNEY, 74, of Scio, NY, died Friday, January 27, 2023 in Jones Memorial Hospital after a long fight with cancer. 

 

Born December 7, 1948, in Cuba, she was the daughter of Jack and Shirley Taber Burr.  On August 2, 1969, in Immaculate Conception Church, Wellsville, she married Jack W. Kinney, who survives.  A graduate of Scio...

Robert D. "Bob" WILLETTS

Robert D. "Bob" WILLETTS

Jan 27, 2023

  Robert D. “Bob” WILLETTS, 68, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, January 27, 2023 at his home. 

 

Born June 7, 1954, in Cuba, he was the son of Donald and Marcella Wickwire Willetts.  On September 14, 1996, in Stannards, he married the former Mary Lou Riley, who survives. 

 

A 1972 graduate of Angelica High School, he...

Sandra Wright RAMSEY

Sandra Wright RAMSEY

Jan 23, 2023

  Sandra R. Wright RAMSEY, 82, of Belfast, NY, formerly of Scio, died Monday, January 23, 2023 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. 

 

Born December 6, 1940, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Clarence and Dorothy Harms Grossman.  In 1965, she married Clayton Wright, who predeceased her on January 3, 1993.  On December 1, 2012, in Wellsville, she...

Barbara A. ECK

Barbara A. ECK

Jan 23, 2023

  Barbara A. ECK, 66, of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, January 23, 2023 in her home. 

 

Born January 28, 1956, in Olean, she was the daughter of Arvis and Dorothy James Bellamy.  A graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse, PA, she was employed by Olean Tile Co., The Store in Scio, and retired from Steuben Trust Company...

H. LaVonne BLAIR

H. LaVonne BLAIR

Jan 23, 2023

  H. LaVonne BLAIR, 87, of Genesee, PA, died Monday, January 23, 2023 in Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.  

 

Born November 18, 1935, in Pitcairn, she was the daughter of Ellsworth C. “Pete” and Hazel R. Wilson Hysong.  On January 29, 1955, in Winchester, VA, she married Robert E. Blair, who predeceased her on March 22, 2002.  A former resident of...

Marion E. VANORDEN

Marion E. VANORDEN

Jan 21, 2023

  Marion E. VANORDEN, 94, of Westfield, PA, died Saturday, January 21, 2023 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.  

 

Born December 29, 1928, in Westfield, she was the daughter of Arthur L. and Grace E. Nickerson Seeley.  She was a homemaker and a lifelong area resident.  

 

Surviving are:  three children, Donna Glover of Coudersport, Richard Seeley of Addison, NY, and Debbie...

Larkin Elizabeth RUTKOWSKI HAYMAN

Larkin Elizabeth RUTKOWSKI HAYMAN

Jan 17, 2023

  Larkin Elizabeth RUTKOWSKI HAYMAN, Esq., 36, of Genesee, PA, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 in the arms of her parents.  In the months before her death, every effort was made to find help for Larkin’s deteriorating health which began with Covid.  Her parents, brother Kris, and Aunt Sandy were sources of continual support in those final months.  Broken hearts mourn the...

John Y. DICKINSON

John Y. DICKINSON

Jan 16, 2023

  John Y. DICKINSON, 62, of Westfield, PA, passed away early Monday morning, January 16, 2023 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY, with his daughters at his side.  

 

Born October 31, 1960, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Franklin K. and Sharon M. Northup Dickinson.  John was a loved dad, grandpa, brother, and friend to many.  He enjoyed collecting bottles,...

Pauline "Pam" LAMPMAN

Pauline "Pam" LAMPMAN

Jan 16, 2023

  Pauline A. “Pam” LAMPMAN, 79, of Ulysses, PA, died Monday, January 16, 2023 in Lakeview Senior Care, Smethport.  

 

Born November 20, 1943, in Harlingen, TX, she was the daughter of Joseph and Audrey Reynolds McDoel.  On July 8, 1995, in Woodhull, NY, she married Charles F. Lampman, who predeceased her on July 31, 2012.  She was employed by Certified Traffic...

Sandra J. SEELEY

Sandra J. SEELEY

Jan 14, 2023

  Sandra J. SEELEY, 70, of Potter Brook Road, Westfield, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2023 surrounded by her daughters.  

 

Born August 10, 1952, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Donald and N. Marie Tubbs Madison.  On December 14, 1969, in Ulysses, she married Alwin L. Seeley, who survives.  She was employed by Electri-Cord in Westfield for...

Marsha OSTRANDER

Marsha OSTRANDER

Jan 12, 2023

  Marsha OSTRANDER, 67, of Coudersport, PA, formerly of Shinglehouse, Ulysses, and Bradford, died Thursday, January 12, 2023 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.  

 

Born January 31, 1955, in Bradford, she was the daughter of Clendon Byron and Evelyn Doris Spignard Ostrander.  

 

Surviving are:  friend and former caregiver, Viola Hathaway of Shinglehouse;  a brother, Blair Ostrander of Smethport;  a sister, Christine (John) Robare...

Dennis L. YOUNG

Dennis L. YOUNG

Jan 8, 2023



Dennis L. “Snuffy” YOUNG, 67, of Belmont, NY, died Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. 

 

Born May 1, 1955, in Wellsville, he was the son of Leon and Helen Howden Young.  On July 13, 1974, in Belmont, he married Kristine S. Perkins, who survives.  A graduate of Belmont High School, he attended BOCES for welding...

Christopher N. JONES

Christopher N. JONES

Jan 6, 2023

  Christopher N. JONES, 49, of Rochester, NY, died Friday, January 6, 2023 in his home.  

 

Born April 23, 1973, in Coudersport, PA, he was the son of Theodore Michael and Donna Monroe Jones.  Surviving are:  his mother, Donna Jones of Macedon;  three siblings, Wayne Monroe, Dawn Conner, and Nicole Jones;  aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He was predeceased by his father.  

 

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Esther K. JENSEN

Esther K. JENSEN

Jan 6, 2023

  Esther K. JENSEN, 100, of Ocala, FL, formerly of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, January 6, 2023, in Bridgewater Park, Ocala, FL.  

 

Born April 10, 1922, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Roland and Martha Ketchner.  In 1993, she and her husband relocated to Oak Run, Ocala, Florida.  She was predeceased by her husband, Frank E. Jensen, who died...

Judith A. HANES

Judith A. HANES

Jan 6, 2023

  Judith A. HANES, 84, of Mills, PA, formerly of Falls Village and Southport, CT, died Friday, January 6, 2023 in UPMC Williamsport, Williamsport, PA.  

 

A graveside service for Judy and Joe will be held this summer in Parker Hill Cemetery, Sunderlinville on a date and time to be announced.  Memorials may be made to Ulysses Library, P.O. Box 316,...

Eugene N. MILLER

Eugene N. MILLER

Jan 6, 2023

  On Friday, January 6, 2023 at 10:15 PM surrounded by family, our precious husband and dad, Eugene N. “Gene” MILLER, ran into heaven.  His passing was peaceful, beautiful, and quick.  

 

Born April 21, 1951, in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of Alvin B. and Ethel Newcomer Miller.  On June 16, 1973, in Altoona, PA, he married the former Sharon...

James D. ZIEGLER

James D. ZIEGLER

Jan 4, 2023

  James D. ZIEGLER, 72, of Genesee, PA, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at his home.  

 

Born December 3, 1950, in Towanda, he was the son of Harry William and Eleanor Mae Williams Ziegler.  On September 12, 1992, in Wellsburg, NY, he married the former Judith A. Cowburn, who survives.  He was a 1968 graduate of Towanda Area High School, where...

JoAnne L. HOAGLAND

JoAnne L. HOAGLAND

Dec 31, 2022

  JoAnne L. HOAGLAND, 74, of Belmont, NY, died Saturday, December 31, 2022 in Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Wellsville.  

 

Born August 29, 1948, in Hornell, she was the daughter of Ernest J. and Marion Norton Cole of Angelica.  On April 4, 1982, in Belmont, she married John W. Hoagland, who predeceased her on February 20, 2021.  A 1966 graduate of...

Richard L. HRIBAR

Richard L. HRIBAR

Dec 29, 2022

  Richard L. HRIBAR, 83, of Coudersport, PA, died Thursday, December 29, 2022 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.  

 

Born January 26, 1939, in New Castle, he was the son of Louis William and Jennie Meelich Hribar.  On October 24, 1964, in Winchester, VA, he married the former Carol A. Jameson, who survives.  A graduate of Bessemer High School, he earned a...

Walter R. CRAWFORD

Walter R. CRAWFORD

Dec 28, 2022

  Walter R. CRAWFORD, 85, of Ulysses, PA, died Wednesday, December 28, 2022 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.  

 

Born October 3, 1937, in Newark, NJ, he was the son of Louis and Theresa Szeldmayer Crawford.  He served honorably with the U.S. Air Force from March 1955 – September 1958.  Walter was employed as a truck driver.  

 

He is survived by his...

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