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Timothy C. GIELOW

Timothy C. GIELOW

Dec 28, 2022

  Timothy C. GIELOW, 68, of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, December 28, 2022 in his home. 

Born September 13, 1954, in Buffalo, he was the son of Joseph James and Delores Yvonne Mills Gielow.  A graduate of Angelica High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Air Force from 1978 – 1980.  He was employed on the bridge crew...

Emma Jean DAVIS

Emma Jean DAVIS

Dec 24, 2022

  Emma Jean DAVIS, 75, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Rochester, died Saturday, December 24, 2022 in Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Wellsville.  

 

She was born July 8, 1947, in Pine Bluff, AR.  Emma was employed as a lunch aide by St. Boniface School in Rochester and worked in factories in the greater Rochester area. 

 

Surviving are: ...

Blaykelynn Mae BELL

Blaykelynn Mae BELL

Dec 22, 2022

  Blaykelynn Mae BELL, infant daughter of Autumn Button and Brendon Bell, was stillborn Thursday, December 22, 2022 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA.  

 

Surviving besides her parents are:  four brothers, Julius, Allaki, Dominic, and Huntley;  two sisters, Letty and Aurorah;  maternal grandparents, Matt and Holly Kio;  paternal grandparents, Larry and Carol Bell;  maternal great-grandparents, Duke and Sally Kio and Shirley and Jim Van Pelt;  paternal...

Edward M. SEEKINS

Edward M. SEEKINS

Dec 21, 2022

  Edward M. SEEKINS, 78, of Belmont, NY, formerly of Wellsville, died Thursday, December 21, 2022 in Jones Memorial Hospital.  Services will be private.  

 

Arrangements are under the direction of OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.

Terry Lee DAVIS

Terry Lee DAVIS

Dec 21, 2022

  Terry Lee DAVIS, 78, of New Port Richey, FL, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022 surrounded by her family.  

 

A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, 621 South Main Street, Ulysses, PA.  Burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery. 

 

Born June 18, 1944, in Norfolk, VA, she was...

Clara Anne MERRELL

Clara Anne MERRELL

Dec 20, 2022

  Clara Anne MERRELL, 84, of Bolivar, NY, died Tuesday, December 20, 2022 in Olean General Hospital. 

 

Born July 7, 1938, in Rochester, she was the daughter of Earl and Fern Prevost Gerew.  On June 4, 1960, in Rochester, she married Burdette Lewis “Bud” Merrell, who survives.  She was employed by Genesee Hospital in the dietary department and...

Dennis R. CONNOLLY

Dennis R. CONNOLLY

Dec 17, 2022

  Dennis R. CONNOLLY, 58, of Whitesville, NY, died Saturday, December 17, 2022 in his home.  

 

He was born March 5, 1964, in Wellsville.  A 1982 graduate of Whitesville Central School, he served honorably with the U.S. Air Force from 1984 – 2004.  Dennis spent most of his military career in the Middle East.  While serving, he played on the Air Force...

Ethel Mildred "Millie" MARGESON

Ethel Mildred "Millie" MARGESON

Dec 17, 2022

  Ethel Mildred “Millie” MARGESON, 94, of Scio, NY, died Saturday, December 17, 2022 in Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Wellsville. 

 

Born November 9, 1928, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Donald and Doris Collins Burdick.  On May 15, 1949, in Wellsville, she married Howard E. “Tom” Margeson, who predeceased her on October 26, 1970.  A graduate...

John A. RILEY

John A. RILEY

Dec 9, 2022

  John A. RILEY, 72, of Wellsville, NY, died peacefully Friday, December 9, 2022 in his home surrounded by his family. 

 

Born May 17, 1950, in Wellsville, he was the son of Thomas D. and Arlene Woodcock Riley. On March 14, 1970, in the Shongo Methodist Church, he married the former Dawn M. Richardson, who predeceased him on August 4,...

Ronald Duane GROSS

Ronald Duane GROSS

Dec 3, 2022

  Ronald Duane GROSS, 79, of Coudersport, PA, died Saturday, December 3, 2022 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.  

 

Born May 14, 1943, in Coudersport, he was the son of Raymond and Margaret Freeman Gross.  On October 4, 1964, in Harrison Valley, he married Ida Pauline Potter, who survives.  A graduate of Coudersport High School, he was employed by PennDOT for 16 years,...

David S. RIVARD

David S. RIVARD

Dec 2, 2022

  David Samuel RIVARD

November 30, 1972 – December 2, 2022

 

My grief is the last act of love I have to give to the one man I cherished with all my heart and soul.  This hurts so much to write, babe.  You’ve left me too soon and life will not be the same without the love you showered me with...

Barbara E. BOEKELL

Barbara E. BOEKELL

Dec 2, 2022

  Barbara E. BOEKELL, 95, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, December 2, 2022 in Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Wellsville.  

 

Born January 22, 1927, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of John and Ruth Hann Baldwin.  A graduate of Wellsville High School, she was employed by Reuning’s Bakery and Wellsville Auto Parts.  Barbara was a member of Wellsville...

Shane M. WEINREBER

Shane M. WEINREBER

Dec 2, 2022

  Shane M. WEINREBER, 43, of Shongo, NY, died Friday, December 2, 2022 in his home. 

 

Born August 14, 1979, in Wellsville, he was the son of Mark and Linda Skillman Weinreber.  Shane attended Wellsville High School, owned and operated SW Sheetmetal in Shongo, and was employed by Mazza Mechanical Services in Olean, Bill Scott Heating, and Tim Shea...

Kathleen S. CURRIER

Kathleen S. CURRIER

Nov 28, 2022

  Kathleen S. “Kathie” CURRIER, 74, of Ellisburg, PA, died Monday, November 28, 2022 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY.  

 

Born August 19, 1948, in Cuba, NY, she was the daughter of Laddie A. and Marjorie R. Childs Parry.  On February 15, 1974, in Obi, NY, she married Larry G. Currier, who predeceased her on May 23, 2011.  A 1967 graduate...

Charles M. "Spood" TUBBS

Charles M. "Spood" TUBBS

Nov 27, 2022

  Charles M. “Spood” TUBBS, 69, of Ulysses, PA, died Sunday, November 27, 2022 in UPMC Williamsport.  

 

Born December 29, 1952, in Coudersport, he was the son of Charles H. and Melva Y. Snay Tubbs.  On June 24, 1978, in Harrison Valley, he married the former Linda C. Roosa, who survives.  He was employed as a lineman by Tri-County Rural Electric...

Cherlayne T. SHORT

Cherlayne T. SHORT

Nov 25, 2022

  Cherlayne T. “Layne” SHORT, 69, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, November 25, 2022 in Wellsville Manor Care Center. 

 

Born December 27, 1952, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Bruce V. Sr. and Wilma Withey Taggart.  On February 14, 1982, in Wellsville, she married Frank D. Short, Jr., who survives.  A graduate of Wellsville High School, she attended...

Todd C. FURMAN

Todd C. FURMAN

Nov 24, 2022

  Todd C. FURMAN, 56, of Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, November 24, 2022 at UPMC Cole, Coudersport.  

 

Born November 9, 1966, in Binghamton, NY, he was the son of Graydon Dean and Judith A. Bell Furman.  On January 15, 2021, in Ulysses, he married Tobi Renee Darrington, who survives.  A graduate of Greene Central High School, Greene, NY, he was self-employed...

Shannon S. SNYDER

Shannon S. SNYDER

Nov 23, 2022

  Shannon S. SNYDER, 61, of Dubois, PA, formerly of Andrews Settlement, died Wednesday, November 23, 2022 in Penn Highlands, Dubois.  

 

Born April 28, 1961, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Charles and Ila May McCaslin Smith.  A 1980 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she was employed by UPMC Cole as a CNA.  She enjoyed ceramics, sewing, puzzles, and...

Phyllis M. JOHNSON

Phyllis M. JOHNSON

Nov 22, 2022

  Phyllis M. JOHNSON, 94, of Galeton, PA, died Tuesday, November 22, 2022 in Broad Acres Health & Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro.  

 

Born August 8, 1928, in West Pike, she was the daughter of Casper and Vinney Kephart Foley.  In January of 1950, in Galeton, she married Robert W. "Pete" Johnson, who predeceased her on December 29, 2013.  She attended the one...

Louis CHIOSI, Jr.

Louis CHIOSI, Jr.

Nov 20, 2022

  Louis CHIOSI, Jr., 67, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, November 20, 2022 in his home. 

 

Born October 28, 1955, in Clifton, NJ, he was the son of Louis and Carmen Lydia Fernandez Chiosi.  He attended St. Louis School in Clarksville, MD through 8th grade, then on to Atholton High School in Howard County, MD.  After graduation, he was in...

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