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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Paul L. ERWAY
May 23, 2025
Paul Lawrence ERWAY, 66, of Shelbyville, KY, formerly of Coudersport, PA, died peacefully Friday, May 23, 2025 at the University of Louisville Hospital following an extended illness.
A gathering to celebrate Paul's life will be held Wednesday, August 13, 2025 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at Park United Methodist Church, 15 E. Third Street, Coudersport, PA. Private burial will be in...
Shilo E. BLOUVET
May 22, 2025
Shilo E. BLOUVET, 54, of Friendship, NY, died on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in her home. She was born on December 24, 1970, in Salinas, CA, the daughter of the late Mark W. Muzinich. On April 26, 2003, she married James Bradley Blouvet, who survives.
Shilo was a long-time resident of Friendship, having moved with her family from California in 2006....
J. Jolene PITTS
May 20, 2025
J. Jolene PITTS, 84, of Punxsutawney, PA, formerly of Harrison Valley, died Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in Mulberry Square, Punxsutawney.
Born March 5, 1941, in Potter Brook, she was the daughter of Walter “Pete” and Evelyn Kilbourne Smith. She was employed by Galeton Production and TRW in Arizona, where she resided for 20 years. On December 24, 1971, in Osceola, PA,...
Laurie Senn SAGERMAN
May 18, 2025
Laurie Senn Sagerman, 70, of Wellsville, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester after a brief illness. Born March 6, 1955, in Buffalo, she was the beloved daughter of the late Harold and Marcia (Shearer) Senn. On December 28, 1990, in Williamsville, she married the love of her life, Gary R. Sagerman,...
Frances K. BABCOCK
May 18, 2025
Frances K. Babcock, 93, of Wellsville, NY, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in her home. She was born December 10, 1931, in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Matthew and Frances (Wilkosz) Kozlowski. On December 26, 1951, in Wellsville, she married James W. Babcock who predeceased her in 2006.
Fran was a life-long resident of Wellsville. She was a...
Sharon L. SMITH
May 17, 2025
Sharon L. SMITH, (Welch), 67, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Allentown, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, with loved ones by her side.
Born on March 14, 1958, in Allentown, she was the daughter of Clark and Shirley Miller Welch. Sharon graduated from William Allen High School and was a proud member...
Ida L. ORDWAY
May 16, 2025
Ida L. Ordway, 90, of Andover, NY, died on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Jones Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born June 21, 1934, in Bingham, PA, the daughter of the late Harry and Nellie (Barlow) Crance. On September 20, 1953, in Belmont, NY she married Franklin Ordway, who predeceased her.
Ida was raised in Pennsylvania, and graduated...
Stanley E. BRUBAKER
May 16, 2025
Stanley E. BRUBAKER, 82, of Westfield, PA, went to be with his Savior on Friday, May 16, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family.
Born May 25, 1942, in Lewistown, Miflin County, he was the son of Allen G. and Frances Myers Brubaker. On March 10, 1962, in Newville, he married the former Sarah Crider, who predeceased him on October...
Louise A. TAYLOR
May 15, 2025
Louise A. TAYLOR, 64, of Galeton, PA, died Thursday, May 15, 2025 in UPMC Williamsport.
Born August 26, 1960, in Blossburg, she was the daughter of James E. and Martha A. Stocum Taylor. She enjoyed flowers, plants, and gardening. Watching horses and wildlife brought her happiness. A seamstress, she shared the beautiful creations she made with friends and family.
Surviving are: two...
David B. LYDIC
May 15, 2025
David B. LYDIC, 74, of Andrews Settlement, PA, died Thursday, May 15, 2025 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born August 23, 1950, in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of Max B. and Nora E. Thompson Lydic. David was employed by PennDOT for 32 years. He attended Andrews Settlement Baptist Church. On August 16, 1980, in Andrews Settlement, he married the former...
Dana C. ERNST
May 14, 2025
Dana C. ERNST, 60, of Culpeper, VA, formerly of Port Allegany, PA, died Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in Culpeper Medical Center.
Born January 30, 1965, in Norristown, PA, she was the daughter of Fred Wilson and Claire Marie McBurney Ernst, Jr. On July 3, 2004, in Culpeper, she married James Sawyer, who survives.
A graduate of Port Allegany High School, she earned...
Nadine Kathrine ORDWAY
May 13, 2025
Nadine Kathrine Ordway, 87, of Whitesville, NY, went to be home with the Lord on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was born January 5, 1938, in North Tonawanda, the daughter of the late Jack and Lyda (Turner) Waugaman.
Nadine was raised in North Tonawanda and graduated from North Tonawanda High School. She was the Director of the Whitesville Public Library for...
Irene D. JONES
May 11, 2025
Irene D. JONES, 91, of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Born November 3, 1933, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of Oscar Harrison and Erma Blanche Saylor Davis. On December 26, 1959, in Johnstown, PA, she married David L. Jones, who predeceased her on September 5, 2011. A 1951 high school graduate in...
Richard E. "Dick" WHITESELL
May 11, 2025
Richard E. Whitesell, 82, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the home of his son. He was born September 24, 1942, in Whitesville, he was the son of the late Irving E. and Thelma Edith (Latten) Whitesell. On March 30, 1990, in Stannards, he married Shirley A. Nye, nee O’Brien, who predeceased him on December 11, 2021.
Dick...
Laura J. NELSON
May 9, 2025
Laura J. NELSON, 86, of Genesee, PA, died Friday, May 9, 2025 in her home.
Born June 5, 1938, in Ulysses, she was the daughter of Monroe Martin and Gertrude Mitchell Carpenter. On November 9, 1956, in Potter Brook, she married Charles M. Nelson, who predeceased her on December 4, 2023.
Laura enjoyed painting, baking cakes, and making maple products. She served...
Alice J. KIEFER
May 8, 2025
Alice J. Kiefer, 90, of Wellsville, died on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the Wellsville Manor Care Center, with loved ones by her side. She was born January 4, 1935, in Cheektowaga, the daughter of the late Leo L. and Regina D. (Broniskzewski) Kaminski. On August 14, 1954, in Cheektowaga, she married Kenneth Kiefer, who predeceased her in 1980.
She was...
Ruth Fitzpatrick SOLLEY
May 5, 2025
Ruth Fitzpatrick SOLLEY, 98, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Zephyrhills, FL, Girard, OH, and Whitesville, NY, died Monday, May 5, 2025 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
Born September 15, 1926, in Independence, she was the daughter of George and Mary Allen Fitzpatrick. On August 9, 1988, she married Elwood Lemar Solley, who predeceased her on October 21,...
Terry A. SEAGERS
May 3, 2025
Terry A. SEAGERS, 75, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Knoxville, PA, died Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Danny R. COATS
May 2, 2025
Danny R. COATS, 72, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, May 2, 2025 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital.
Born January 8, 1953, in Wellsville, he was the son of Jack T. and Eleanor R. Lynn Coats.
A graduate of Wellsville High School, he served honorably with the US Marine Corps from 1970 - 1973. Dan was employed by Cook’s Tire & Automotive Center...
Bruce A. SATTERLEE
May 1, 2025
Bruce A. SATTERLEE, 92, of Wellsville, NY, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. He was born August 13, 1932, in Wellsville, the son of William and Marian (Witter) Satterlee.
Bruce was a 1950 graduate of Wellsville Central High School. He was employed as a handyman in Wellsville for many years. He was a locomotive...
