Obituaries

Oct 2, 2024

Leo A. BAKER, 73, of Genesee, PA, died Wednesday, October 2, 2024. 

Born April 23, 1951, in Westfield, he was the son of Leo and Marian Virginia Troutman Baker. A U.S. Army Veteran, he served honorably from May 15, 1970 – December 29, 1971. He was employed as an inspector at nuclear power plants and as an x-ray technician on pipeline...

Sep 30, 2024

Alger, OH – Stephen Richard Cornelius, 57, formerly of Wellsville, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, in his home . He was born June 28, 1967, in Wellsville, the son of Edward and Ruth (Sherman) Cornelius .

Steve was raised in Wellsville and was a 19 86 graduate of Wellsville High School. Upon graduation, he enlisted with the...

Sep 30, 2024

Cynthia L. “Cindy” CRANCE, 74, of Belmont, NY, died Monday, September 30, 2024 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. 

Born January 1, 1950, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Helen MaCauley Crance. A graduate of Scio Central School, she was employed by Highland Park as a nurse’s aide and Giant in Wellsville. 

Surviving are: a son, Jerome (Andrea) Hurd of Delta, CO;...

Sep 28, 2024

Eric J. LUCE, 38, of Genesee, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday September 28, 2024 at home. 

Born November 13, 1985, in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville NY, he was the son of Ricky Luce and Kathleen Farley Luce. A 2004 Graduate of Whitesville Central School, he was employed by Air Preheater in Wellsville as a machinist for several years and Morgan...

Sep 28, 2024

Denise A. “Denny” DEAN, 67, of Galeton, PA, died peacefully Saturday, September 28, 2024 in Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Towanda Campus.

A Memorial Service will be held in the Denny Dean Rose Garden at the Galeton Boro office, 24 W. Main Street, Galeton, PA 16922 on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM. 

Born June 11, 1957, in Wellsboro, she was the...

Sep 28, 2024

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the death of Billiejo H. LIAS, 64, of Westfield, PA, who passed Saturday, September 28, 2024. 

Born December 2, 1959, she was the daughter of Leon H. and Donna Lee Haskins Kibbe. On November 28, 1992, in Harrison Valley, she married Sean E. Lias, who predeceased her on August 22, 2015. A 1977...

Sep 26, 2024

Alan R. LEWIS, 75, of Rexville, NY, died Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. 

Born September 26, 1949, in Hornell, he was the son of Robert F. and Doris Rogers Lewis. A 1968 graduate of Whitesville Central School, he studied forestry and conservation at BOCES from 1966 – 1968. He was employed by Ro-La Farms, Inc. Alan was...

Sep 25, 2024

Andover, NY – Bradley J. Gena, 48, of Fulmer Valley Road, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at his residence. He was b orn October 20, 1975, in Wellsville, the son of John and Pamela (Bianco) Gena. On September 15, 2001, he married Rebekah A. Gainey in Charleston, SC. She survives him.

Raised in Wellsville, Brad graduated from...

Sep 25, 2024

Vera H. ROUNDS, 91, formerly of Harrison Valley, PA, died Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in Absolut Care, Painted Post, NY. 

Born May 7, 1933, in Blossburg, she was the daughter of Herbert F. and Rhoda B. English Friske. On May 28, 1953, in Harrison Valley, she married Harry G. Rounds, who predeceased her on October 23, 1997. Vera was a member...

Sep 25, 2024

Jeannette M. BUCK, 85, of Gold, PA, died Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. 

Born February 5, 1939, in Wellsville, NY, she was the daughter of Chester H. and Betsey E. Young Morley. On April 4, 1959, in Gold, she married Robert A. Buck, who predeceased her on November 27, 2008. A 1957 graduate of Northern Potter High...

Sep 24, 2024

Rose M. Tubbs

PORT ALLEGANY- Rose M. Tubbs, 84, of Campbell Hollow Rd., passed away Tuesday (Sept. 24, 2024) in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.

Born October 2, 1939, in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Theodore and Vesta Hardes Higley. On Dec. 16, 1961, in Port Allegany, she married Paul C. Tubbs, who died...

Sep 23, 2024

Ronald M. COLEMAN, 72, of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, September 23, 2024 in UR Noyes Hospital, Dansville. 

Born November 27, 1951, in Dansville, he was the son of Max G. Jr. and Mildred R. VanDruff Coleman. On May 21, 1988, in Hallsport, he married the former Penelope J. “Penny” Carlin, who survives. A U.S. Army Veteran, he served honorably from 1970...

Sep 21, 2024

Wellsville, NY – Herman P. Rouse Jr., 71, of 340 South Main Street, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at home, following a long illness. He was born May 28, 1953, in Belmont on his family’s farm, the son of the late Herman P. Sr. and Margaret (Starks) Rouse.

Herman was raised in Andover by his mother and...

Sep 19, 2024

Barbara A. TREGLOWN, 86, of Sunderlinville, PA, formerly of Philadelphia, PA and Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, September 19, 2024 in her home. 

Born May 5, 1938, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of John Minici and Marie Greer. She was employed by Home Décor for ten years. Barbara was a member of St. Veronica Catholic Church in Philadelphia and Immaculate Conception...

Sep 18, 2024

Belmont, NY – Michael F. Presutti, 71, of 48 South Street passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. He was born February 4, 1953, in Wellsville, the son of Leonard V. and Waneta W. (Winchell) Presutti. On May 29, 1982, in Belmont , he married Barbara M. Zimmer , who survives.

Mike was raised in Belmont and was...

Sep 17, 2024

Loveda M. “Dee Dee” POTTER, 88, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport. 

Born October 25, 1935, in Harrison Township, she was the daughter of Ivan L. and Myra I. Outman Kibbe. On July 2, 1955, in Harrison Valley, she married Dale H. Potter, who predeceased her on January 16, 2019. She was employed by...

Sep 16, 2024

Wellsville, NY – Robert G. Reilly D.D.S., 67, of 1 South Brooklyn Avenue, passed away unex pectedly on Monday, September 16, 2024, in his home. He was born May 31, 19 5 7, in Pough keepsie, NY, the son of the late Warren and Mary Helen (Gardiaz) Reilly.

Robert was raised in Poughkeepsie. He received his Doctor of Dental...

Sep 16, 2024

Thomas A. SPICER, 56, of Mechanicsburg, PA, formerly of Whitesville, NY, died Monday, September 16, 2024 in Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, PA.  

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the gathering to celebrate Tom’s life on Saturday, October 5, 2024 has been canceled.  

Born September 21, 1967, in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of Richard Loren and Vira D. Witter Spicer....

Sep 16, 2024

Roberta was raised in the Town of Ward and was a 1954 graduate of Alfred-Almond School. She continued her education at Buffalo State , earning her bachelor’s degree, and then her master’s degree from Alfred University. Upon completing her education, she began her career teaching Home Economics at Belmont Central School , was a 4-H Agent for Allegany County,...

Sep 15, 2024

Salvador S. Paneda

DUKE CENTER- Salvador S. Paneda, 70, of Peaceful Lane, passed away Sunday (Sept. 15, 2024) in the Bradford Manor, after a lengthy illness.

Born August 7, 1954, in Rosaio, Philippines, he was a son of Dominador and Fortunata Subala Paneda. He married Yvonne D. Doane, who died Dec. 9, 2012.

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