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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
David W. KALASNIK
Nov 29, 2025
David W. KALASNIK, 76, of Ulysses, PA, died Saturday, November 29, 2025 in his home.
Born August 14, 1949, in Waterbury, CT, he was the son of Walter and Ann Zachar Kalasnik. He was married to Nola Empson Jonsson, who survives. A 1966 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, Waterbury, CT, he served honorably with the U.S. Navy in the...
Robert C. SHELLEY, Sr.
Nov 28, 2025
Robert C. SHELLEY, Sr., 86, of Port Allegany, PA, died Friday, November 28, 2025 in Sena-Kean, Smethport, PA.
A gathering to celebrate Bob’s life will be held Sunday, June 14, 2026 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the Veterans Memorial, Inc., 4743 PA-155, Port Allegany, PA. A luncheon will be served. Military Rites will be accorded by the Port Allegany Honor...
Sabrina KING
Nov 26, 2025
Sabrina KING, 54, of Allentown, NY, died Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust & Embser Funeral Homes & Cremation, 34 West State St., Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Regina L. McGINNIS
Nov 26, 2025
Regina Ludden McGINNIS, 99, of Rochester, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at The Friendly Home in Rochester.
Born June 16, 1926, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Leo V. and Lillian Trahey Ludden. A proud alumna and valedictorian of Immaculate Conception School, Regina graduated with the Wellsville High School Class of 1943. She went on to...
Carl D. CORNELL
Nov 26, 2025
Carl D. CORNELL, 81, of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, November 26, 2025 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born November 26, 1944, in Cuba, he was the son of Alvin and Virginia R. Sweet Cornell. On November 26, 1995, in Willing, he married Thelma Collins Capron Pressler, who predeceased him on December 27, 2021.
A 1962 graduate of Alfred-Almond High School, he...
Betty J. BAER
Nov 26, 2025
Betty J. BAER, 74, of Port Allegany, PA, died Wednesday, November 26, 2025 in Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.
Born May 7, 1951, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Harland W. and Leola K. Hardes Mericle. A 1969 graduate of Port Allegany High School, she was employed by Pittsburgh Corning Corp., Port Allegany.
She was a member of VFW Auxiliary...
Michael B. McCULLOCH
Nov 23, 2025
Michael B. McCULLOCH, 73, of Wellsville, NY, passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, November 23, 2025 with his loving wife at his side.
Born May 28,1952, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of Louis and Elizabeth Smith McCulloch. On October 12, 1996, in Wellsville, he married Kay Flurschutz Stuck, who survives. A graduate of Liverpool High School and...
June E. PROUTY
Nov 22, 2025
June E. PROUTY, 85, of Ulysses, PA, died Saturday, November 22, 2025 in UPMC Williamsport.
Born July 1, 1940, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Merl A. and Pearl Z. Dailey Dent. On August 26, 1961, in West Pike, she married John R. Prouty, who survives. June was a helpmate to her husband, John, who pastored Austinburg Baptist Church...
Faith E. CARY
Nov 20, 2025
Faith E. CARY, 86, of Coudersport, PA, formerly of Potter Brook Road, Westfield, PA, died Thursday, November 20, 2025 in UPMC Cole.
Born January 10, 1939, in Wellsville, NY, she was the daughter of Howard Ellison and Rowena E. Little Stafford. On November 2, 1957, in Potter Brook, she married Arnold E. Cary, who predeceased her on February 25, 2015.
Faith was...
Luella E. KEAR
Nov 18, 2025
Luella E. KEAR, 96, of Whitesville, NY, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 18, 2025 in her home.
Born September 28, 1929, in Whitesville, she was the daughter of Edward Michael and Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Buchholz Flynn. On December 11, 1949, in Whitesville, she married Allan C. Kear, who predeceased her on October 26, 1999. She was employed by Mapes Woodworking in...
Brenda L. KEAR
Nov 18, 2025
Brenda Lenore KEAR, nee Gill, 77, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Bunker Hill, WV and Andover, NY, died Tuesday, November 18, 2025 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.
Born March 16, 1948, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Edward Francis and Leola Louise Grover Gill, Jr. She was married to Kenneth E. Kear, who predeceased her on December 13, 2015. Brenda...
Mildred "Kathy" MATRONE
Nov 17, 2025
Mildred “Kathy” MATRONE, 82, of Port Allegany, PA, died Monday, November 17, 2025 in her home.
Born March 19, 1943, in Port Allegany, she was the daughter of Frank W. and Mildred B. Clark Roller. On June 5, 1959, in Port Allegany, she married Louis J. "Nick" Matrone, who predeceased her on July 24, 2014.
Surviving are: a daughter, Louann M. (Jim)...
Daniel P. COOK
Nov 16, 2025
Daniel P COOK, 67, of Belmont, NY, died Sunday, November 16, 2025 in Cuba Memorial Hospital.
Born August 19, 1958, in Wellsville, he was the son of Paul and Delores Post Cook. On January 18, 1998, in Belmont he married Lisa Kiefer, who survives. Dan attended Wellsville Central School and worked in sheet metal and tin fabrication. He started with Wellsville...
Daniel F. GLASSMIRE, V
Nov 16, 2025
Daniel F. GLASSMIRE V, 73, of Coudersport, PA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 16, 2025.
Born December 3, 1951, in Pasco, WA, he was the son of Daniel F Glassmire, IV and Beatrice Lignian Glassmire. On March 3, 1979, in the Ulysses Free Methodist Church, he married Joy E. Hamilton, who survives.
Known for his keen intellect and dedication...
Joyce M. CAVANAUGH
Nov 15, 2025
Joyce M. CAVANAUGH, 79, of Whitesville, NY, died Saturday, November 15, 2025 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born May 22, 1946, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of Henry and Laura Danks. Joyce was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Philadelphia. On August 11, 1965, in Bucks County, PA, she married Patrick J. Cavanaugh, who survives. She was...
Frances I. "Fran" STOREY
Nov 15, 2025
Frances I. STOREY, 94, of Coudersport, PA, died Saturday, November 15, 2025 in the arms of her husband at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born December 14, 1930, in Olean, NY, she was the daughter of James C. and Margaret E. Stanley Truax. On June 2, 1962, in Coudersport, she married Arthur R. Storey, who survives. She was employed by Motorola in...
Merlin A. BELTON
Nov 15, 2025
Merlin A. BELTON, 89, of Coudersport, PA, formerly of Hamburg, died Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born October 24, 1936, in Hamburg, he was the son of James and Carrie Ketner Belton. On October 27, 1956, in West Hamburg, he married Shirley A. Shollenberger, who predeceased him on March 22, 2022. He owned and operated a Mort’s...
Katherine "Kathi" HUNT
Nov 14, 2025
Katherine A. “Kathi” HUNT, 61, of Wellsville, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025, surrounded by her family following a long battle with cancer.
Born on Christmas Day 1963, Kathi was the oldest daughter of Bruce Hunt and Betty (Eugene) Lewis, both of Wellsville. A 1983 Graduate of Wellsville High School, Kathi spent many years as a home health...
Ella Mae HAXTON
Nov 14, 2025
Ella Mae Haxton, 9 1 of Wellsville, NY died Friday November 14, 2025 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.
A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Knights Creek Church, Scio. Rev. Carl Kemp will officiate.
Born March 10, 1934, in Coudersport, PA, she was the daughter of Richard William and Eva Mae Rogers Smith. On April 21,...
James A. MILLS
Nov 14, 2025
James A. “Jim” MILLS, 83, of Westfield, PA, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at his farm doing what he loved, outside on his tractor with his faithful dog, Ladd, by his side.
Born October 10, 1942, in Westfield, he was the son of Adrian M. and Elsie Mae Simmons Mills. Jim grew up in Mills, PA, where he worked on...
