Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Kenneth L. GEFFERS
Jan 3, 2018
In loving memory of Kenneth L. GEFFERS, 66, of Allentown, NY, who peacefully left our hearts Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Born January 25, 1951, in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of Kenneth R. and Beatrice Teribury Geffers. A Vietnam War Veteran, he served honorably with the US Army. Leaving behind are his loving fiancée, LouAnn Miller; his and Sherry's...
Clara E. BURDICK
Jan 3, 2018
Clara E. BURDICK, 90, of Scio, NY, died Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in her home. Born August 8, 1927, in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of Robert and Florence Aldrou Russell. She was a member of Knights Creek Evangelical Methodist Church. Surviving are: her husband, Rev. Merritt E. Burdick; sons, Gary (Cheri) DaHill and Leslie (Joan) DaHill; daughters, Judy...
Margaret “Gail” EMBSER
Jan 1, 2018
Margaret “Gail” Embser, 74, of 4203 Sunscape Lane, Raleigh, NC passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 at the North Carolina Heart and Vascular Hospital in Raleigh, NC following a brief illness. She was born June 26, 1943 in Wellsville, NY, the daughter of the late Richard J. and Louise M. (Dunn) Embser.Gail was a 1961 graduate of Wellsville High...
Walter Leo COYLE
Dec 29, 2017
Walter Leo Coyle, age 86, of 95 South Brooklyn Avenue passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017, at the Hart Comfort House. He was born on April 29, 1930 in Wellsville to Leo and Miriam Byrnes Coyle. On November 15, 1955 in Buffalo he married Virginia Cumpston who survives.Walter was a graduate of the Immaculate Conception School and from Wellsville...
Lorma M. LUDWIG
Dec 28, 2017
Lorma M. LUDWIG, 93, of Swain, NY (Town of Grove), died Thursday, December 28, 2017 in Hart Comfort House, Wellsville. Born August 7, 1924, in Nunda, NY, she was the daughter of George and Mildred Burr Cromwell. She was married to Arland Ludwig, who predeceased her in 1998. She was employed by Champion Knit Ware Co. Surviving are: two children,...
Robert D. Strait, Jr.
Dec 27, 2017
Robert D. Strait, Jr. TURTLEPOINT- Robert D. Strait, Jr., 59, of Annin Creek Rd., passed away Wednesday (Dec. 27, 2017) in UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA., Born July 11, 1958, he was a son of Robert D. and Dorothy Johnson Strait. Robert was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, class of 1976. He...
N. Thomas "Tom" BARNES
Dec 27, 2017
N. Thomas “Tom” Barnes, age 82, of 2 Meadow Brook Court passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. He was born in Wellsville on October 16, 1935 to Norton and Allena Jones Barnes.Tom was a lifelong resident of the Wellsville area who attended school in Petrolia and graduated from Wellsville High School in 1955....
Ruth F. GAMBLE
Dec 27, 2017
Ruth F. GAMBLE, 98, of Brookland, Ulysses, PA, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 in her home surrounded by her family. Born September 11, 1919, in Spring Mills, NY, she was the daughter of William and Hattie R. Whitman French. On July 4, 1942, in Buffalo, NY, she married Edward L. Gamble, who predeceased her on October 19, 2009....
Charles I. LANANGER Jr.
Dec 26, 2017
Charles I. Lananger Jr., 75, of 2613 Harland-Ames Road passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at home following a lingering illness. He was born on March 25, 1942 in Coudersport, PA, the son of the late Charles and Ethel “Mary” (Champlin) Lananger Sr.Charlie was formerly employed at Mapes Woodworking in Wellsville, Damascus Tannery and the Quaker State in Coudersport....
Mary M. ABRAHAMSON
Dec 25, 2017
Mary M. ABRAHAMSON, 90, of Falls Church, VA, died Monday, December 25, 2017. She was predeceased by her husband, Arnold F. J. Abrahamson. A graveside service will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, January 8, 2018 in West Hill Cemetery, Galeton, PA. The Rev. Thomas Shatto will officiate. Arrangements are entrusted to Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. Online...
Frances M. (Zawacki) Ohman
Dec 24, 2017
Frances M. Ohman EAST SMETHPORT- Frances M. Ohman, 88, of East Smethport, passed away Sunday (Dec. 24, 2017) in the Bradford Regional Medical Center. Born June 19, 1929, in Bradford, PA, she was a daughter of Joseph and Anna Missiak Zawacki. On Sept. 26, 1953, in Bradford, she married Carl E. Ohman, Jr., who died Nov. 3, 1996. Frances was...
Doris M. (Hurd) Mitchell
Dec 24, 2017
Doris M. Mitchell PORT ALLEGANY- Doris M. Mitchell, 92, formerly of Laurel Lane, passed away Sunday (Dec. 24, 2017) in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport. Born May 20, 1925, in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Earl and Hilda Ellison Hurd. On Jan. 1, 1944, in Port Allegany, she married Richard F. Mitchell, who died Apr. 8, 2004. Doris was...
Dorothy L. (Taylor) Kenneson
Dec 24, 2017
Dorothy L. Kenneson SMETHPORT- Dorothy L. Kenneson, 98, formerly of Smethport, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday (Dec. 24, 2017), at her daughter’s home in Elk Horn, KY. Born Sept. 10, 1919, in Keating Township, PA, she was a daughter of John H. and Edna V. Gallup Taylor. On February 14, 1936, in Allegany, NY, she married...
Stephen C. Chilson
Dec 21, 2017
Stephen C. Chilson ROULETTE- Stephen C. Chilson, 67, of Center St., passed away Thursday (Dec. 21, 2017) unexpectedly in his home. Born April 8, 1950, in Port Allegany, he was a son of Woodrow W. and Dorothy McGuirk Chilson. Stephen was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of the Port Allegany High School, class of 1968. Mr....
Elizabeth "Betty" AHN
Dec 21, 2017
Elizabeth K. "Betty" AHN, 100, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Lansdale, died Thursday, December 21, 2017 in her home. Born January 3, 1917, in Norristown, she was the daughter of Harry Fredrick and Sarah Kulp Schwenk. Wil and Betty owned Susquehannock Lodge for more than 30 years where they enjoyed entertaining their many friends and guests and developed lifelong friendships. Many...
Emmaline "Bobbie" PERRY
Dec 19, 2017
Emmaline T. "Bobbie" PERRY, 92, of Hickox, PA, died Tuesday, December 19, 2017 in Bradford Manor, Bradford, PA. A Graveside Service will be held 110:00 AM, Saturday, May 12, 2018 in Genesee Cemetery. Born November 15, 1925, in Allegany, NY, she was the daughter of George E. and Dora S. Putt Kyser. On May 4, 1952, in Wellsville, NY, she...
Robert F. RILEY
Dec 17, 2017
Robert F. "Bob" RILEY, 81, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Palmyra, NJ, died Sunday, December 17, 2017 in his home. A Memorial Service celebrating Bob's life will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 14, 2018 in the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. The Rev. Joseph V. Dougherty and the Rev. Jason Reed will co-officiate. Memorials may be made...
Helen D. SHUTT
Dec 16, 2017
Helen D. SHUTT, 79, of Ulysses, PA, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 16, 2017 in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA. Born September 27, 1938, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Frank B. and Clara Hulbert Davis. On November 23, 1957, in Coudersport, she married Lewis M. Shutt, who predeceased her on April 4, 2003. She...
Donald E. HEYSHAM
Dec 15, 2017
Donald E. Heysham, 73 of 502 Third Avenue, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 15, 2017 at home. He was born on October 5, 1944 in Wellsville, the son of the late Robert and Margaret (Rogers) Heysham. In 1997 he married to Debbie Knipple who predeceased him in 2010.Donald attended Wellsville Central School. He was employed by various business in...
Marion BRICKER
Dec 13, 2017
Marion Bricker, 100, passed away on December 13, 2017. She was a long time resident of Genesee, where she maintained a farm with her daughter Elizabeth Anne. For the last 45 years they also had a dual residence in Northridge, California.Marion was predeceased by: her husband, William; her son, John William; her daughter, Elizabeth Anne; and brothers, August “Gus” and...
