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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Rita Virginia Yungbluth GIBSON
Jul 14, 2017
Rita Virginia Yungbluth Gibson - Rita was born on Sunday February 29, 1920, not a new occurrence in the Yungbluth home as she was greeted by six older siblings and accomplished strong Roman Catholic parents. Her early years included schooling at St. Rose of Lima in Buffalo, NY which was just down the street from the family home at 418...
Sharon L. GREENE
Jul 13, 2017
Sharon L. Greene of Pine Street passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at the Comfort House of Allegany County. She was born on October 6, 1951 in Wellsville to Matthew and Gertrude Shine O’Brien. On January 15, 1972 she married Gregory Greene who predeceased her in 2007.Sharon was a member of the Wellsville High School class of 1970 and...
Leon J. "Jack" ORDWAY
Jul 13, 2017
WHITESVILLE - Leon Jackson "Jack" Ordway Jr., 59, of Whitesville, N.Y., passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2017. He was born Oct. 2, 1957, to Leon and Ethel (Tracy) Ordway. On July 25, 1987, he married the love of his life, Monica (Miles) Ordway. His passions were playing country music with his band, Triple Play, and his father and brothers. He...
Barbara. A. (Ludwig) Tanner
Jul 10, 2017
Barbara A. Tanner ELDRED-Barbara A. Tanner, 76, of Newell Creek Rd., passed away Monday (July 10, 2017) in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born Feb. 22, 1941, in Coleville, PA, she was a daughter of Marion and Florence Confer Ludwig. On Nov. 12, 1960, in Smethport, she married Norman E. Tanner, Sr., who survives. They were married 56 years. Barbara was a...
Patricia M. GEORGE
Jul 8, 2017
Patricia M. George, 67, of 215 E. Dyke Street, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 8, 2017 shortly after arrival at Jones Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 15, 1949 in Lockport, the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Willie) Oswald.Pat was a graduate of Lockport High School and Niagara Community College, where she received a degree in Art....
Frank H. FARWELL
Jul 7, 2017
Frank H. FARWELL, of Ocala, FL, formerly of Scio, NY, died Friday, January 20, 2017 in his home. Friends are invited to attend a graveside service in Fairlawn Cemetery, Scio, NY on Friday, July 7, 2017 at 2:00 PM. Military Rites will be accorded by members of Wellsville American Legion Post #702. A complete obituary will be published at a...
Douglas O. LAYMAN
Jul 4, 2017
Douglas O. Layman, 52, of 5035 Snowball Hollow Road, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at home surrounded by his family. He was born May 5, 1965 in Wellsville, the son of Thomas and Donna (Ward) Layman Sr.Doug was raised in Friendship and Scio and attended the Friendship Central School. He was a “Jack of All Trades” and for...
Agnes I. CURRIER
Jul 2, 2017
Agnes I. CURRIER, 89, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, July 2, 2017 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY. Born February 8, 1928, in Coudersport, PA, she was the daughter of Mart and Helen M. Pelchy Matteson. She was married to Bert A. Currier, who predeceased her in 1964. Mrs. Currier was a homemaker and a lifelong area resident. Surviving are: ...
Raymond C. CORNELIUS
Jul 1, 2017
Raymond C. Cornelius, 82, of 4849 Wadsworth Hill Road, died on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at his home. He was born March 23, 1935 in Wellsville, the son of Reginald B. and Charlotte (Millen) Cornelius.Raymond was raised in the Wellsville area. He was formerly employed by Joyce Pipeline, James Dean Body Shop, and Dave Faulkner Construction. For a time owned...
Leonard J. FERGUSON
Jun 29, 2017
Leonard J. FERGUSON, 90, of Galeton, PA, died Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Born July 25, 1926, in Osawatomie, KS, he was the son of Leonard and Dessie Bell Hadsall Ferguson. A World War II Veteran, he served honorably with the US Army in the Pacific Theatre. On March 4, 1950, in Bentonville,...
Theodore W. "Ted" SCHULTZ
Jun 29, 2017
Theodore "Ted" W. SCHULTZ, 56, of Whitesville, NY, formerly of North Tonawanda, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 29, 2017 in his home. Beloved husband of Deborah Cain Schultz, Ted and Deb married on June 2, 1979. Surviving besides his wife, Deb, are: three children, Edmond (Carin) Schultz and Joshua Schultz, both of Whitesville, NY, and Benjamin (Nicole Dye) Schultz of...
Elsie K. McANDREWS
Jun 29, 2017
Elsie Fanton McANDREWS, 95, of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY following at short illness. Born April 6, 1922, in the Town of Willing, she was the daughter of Floyd E. and Grace Church Fanton. On November 11, 1945, she married Lloyd M. Kervin, who predeceased her on February 3, 1972. On May 20,...
Elaine S. POLEN
Jun 28, 2017
Elaine S. POLEN, 87, of Genesee, PA, died Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in her home. Born March 31, 1930, in Trenton, NJ, she was the daughter of Michael John and Myrtle Vickers Schwab. A registered nurse, she earned Bachelor's Degrees in Nursing and Nursing Education in Psychology from Georgetown University. Elaine was a member of the Georgetown Alumni Association. Surviving...
Herbert W. "Herb" HOWE III
Jun 26, 2017
Herbert W. “Herb” Howe III, age 43, passed away on Monday, June, 26, 2017, at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester as a result of injuries sustained in a logging accident. He was born in Buffalo to Herbert W. “Sonny” and Gladys Jean Young Howe II. On July 15, 2012 he married Tara Howard who survives him.Herb was...
Bertha B. MUENCH
Jun 24, 2017
Bertha B. Muench, a former resident of Scio, NY, passed away on June 24, 2017 at Conesus Lake Nursing Home. She was born December 7, 1923, the daughter of the late John E. and Mildred I. (VanHorn) Buzzard, Sr. In 1942, she married Ralph S. Muench, who predeceased her in 2002.Bertha was born in Friendship, NY, where her father owned...
Helen M. ABBOTT
Jun 23, 2017
Helen M. ABBOTT, 91, formerly of Potter Brook Road, Westfield, PA, died Friday, June 23, 2017 in Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro, PA. Born May 2, 1926, in Westfield, PA, she was the daughter of Llewellyn and Rose Bollock Witter. She was married to Lewis B. Abbott, who predeceased her in 2005. Helen was a member of the...
Joyce E. EMPSON
Jun 23, 2017
Joyce E. EMPSON, 82, of Scio, NY, was lifted into the arms of Jesus on Friday, June 23, 2017 with her daughters by her side. Born August 13, 1934, she was the daughter of William and Jennie Lorrow Spicer. On August 23, 1952, in Andover, NY, she married Martin D. Empson, who predeceased her on June 2, 1990. Together they...
James C. Renner
Jun 18, 2017
James C. Renner SMETHPORT- James C. Renner, 44, of Champlin Hill Rd., passed away Sunday (June 18, 2017) in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. Born April 6, 1973, he was a son of Frederick D. and Jane E. Arnold Renner. On June 8, 2001, he married Jessica L. Wymer, who survives. James was a lifetime resident of the area and...
Paul MICHALEGKO
Jun 17, 2017
Paul Michalegko, age 97, formerly of Genesee, PA, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at UPMC Hamot. He was a resident of St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge. Paul was born November 16, 1919 in Betula/Keystone, McKean County, PA. He was the third child of Demetrius and Anastasia (Holowczak) Michalegko.Paul graduated from Tionesta High School where he excelled in...
Gladys Marion HORNBURG
Jun 16, 2017
Gladys Marion Hornburg, 96, of 2938 Truax Road, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017 while visiting her son in Kentucky. She was born on March 25, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Charles Edward and Lottie (Freeman) Flint. On April 9, 1940 in Wellsville she married Glenn E. Hornburg who predeceased her on November 8, 2011.Gladys...
