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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Emmojean C. Sturdevant
Sep 15, 2024
Allentown, NY – Emmojean C. Sturdevant, 96, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Jones Memorial Hospital with her family at her side. She was born July 10, 1928, in Ridgeway, PA, the daughter of the late Charles and Ruby (Pann) Clark. On August 26, 1948, in Scio she married Harley L. Sturdevant who predeceased her in 2003.
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David S. Sootheran
Sep 14, 2024
Andover, NY – David S. Sootheran, 72, entered the presence of the Lord on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the Hart House of Wellsville. He was born June 1, 1952, in Coudersport, PA , the son of the late Reginald J. and Mildred V. (May) Sootheran. On September 16, 1972, in Wellsville he married the former Linda M. Ordway, who...
Vincent Ryan Martinelli
Sep 12, 2024
A lfred , NY – Vincent Ryan Martinelli, 36 , of Glen Street , died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 12, 2024, shortly after arrival, at F.F. Thompson Hospital in Can andaigua. He was born on March 22, 1988 , in Blacksburg, VA , the son of Steven J. and Joyce A. (Furey) Martinelli.
Vincent was a 200 6 graduate...
James I. BRENNAN
Sep 11, 2024
James I. BRENNAN, 75, of Ulysses, PA, died Wednesday, September 11, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born August 16, 1949, in Buffalo, he was the son of Donald and Dorothy Whitaker Brennan. A 1967 graduate of West Valley Central School, he earned an associate degree from Alfred Tech in 1969. A Vietnam War Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Army...
Helen D. POND
Sep 5, 2024
Helen D. POND, 90, of Lawrenceville, PA, died Thursday, September 5, 2024 in her home.
Born June 11, 1934, in Brookfield, she was the daughter of Lynn Wakely and Beatrice E. Tanner Clark. On October 19, 1958, in Westfield, she married Hervey L. Pond, who predeceased her on May 27, 1996. A graduate of Harrison Valley High School, she was employed...
Donna Marie Ford Celebration Planned
Sep 1, 2024
Scio, NY – The friends of Donna Ford are invited to a celebration of life on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Morrison Hayes American Leg ion Post 702 , 23 Jefferson Street in Wellsville.
Donna passed away on September 1, 2024, to read the complete obituary or leave online condolences , please visit...
Donna Marie Ford
Sep 1, 2024
Scio, NY – Donna Marie Ford, 84, of 5718 Wolf Spring Road passed away on Sunday , September 1, 2024, following a l ong battle with Dementia and other illnesses. She was born December 10, 1939 , in Olean , the daughter of the late Frank W. and Marie M. (Pierce) Barnhart. On August 20, 1960, in Allentown she married...
Paul E. CRIPPEN
Sep 1, 2024
Paul E. CRIPPEN, 78, of Westfield, PA, died Sunday, September 1, 2024 in his home.
Born June 24, 1946, in Clymer Township, he was the son of Louis W. “Luke” and Arvilla M. Seeley Crippen. On June 3, 1967, in Williamson, NY, he married the former Peggy A. Blauvelt, who survives. He worked as a logger with his brothers, Rial, Mike,...
Maude A. GOODENOUGH
Aug 30, 2024
Maude A. GOODENOUGH, 88, of Gold, PA, died Friday, August 30, 2024 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born January 11, 1936, in Whitesville, NY, she was the daughter of Robert Joseph and Lillian Hulse Sutton. On July 27, 1957, in Ulysses, she married James N. Goodenough, who predeceased her on August 25, 2021. She was employed by Lloyd Kear Funeral Home,...
Deborah L. SCHULTZ
Aug 25, 2024
Deborah L. SCHULTZ, nee Cain, 62, of Whitesville, NY, formerly of the Tonawandas, passed away in her home after a lengthy illness.
A gathering to celebrate Deb’s life will be held Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Whitesville Rod & Gun Club beginning at 11:00 AM.
On June 2, 1979, she married the love of her life, Theodore W. “Ted” Schultz,...
Benjamin J. RANSOM
Aug 25, 2024
Benjamin J. RANSOM, 40, of Ulysses, PA, died Sunday, August 25, 2024 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born April 3, 1984, in Coudersport, he was the son of William H. and Cathryn Nardone Ransom. On October 12, 2019, in St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Clyde, NY, he married the former Tiffany M. Crowe, who survives. A 2002 graduate of Northern Potter...
Coy E. FANTON
Aug 25, 2024
Coy E. FANTON, 79, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Andover, died Sunday, August 25, 2024 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born July 8, 1945, in Wellsville, he was the son of Everett and Juanita A. Wright Fanton. He was a 1964 graduate of Scio Central School. On April 3, 1966, he married the former Bonita J. Moline, who predeceased him on...
Robert B. Dolan Jr.
Aug 23, 2024
Wellsville, NY – Robert B. Dolan Jr., 75, of Hillcrest Drive, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at Highland Park. He was born August 24, 1949, in Wellsville, the son of the late Robert B. Sr. and Madalene C. (Merry) Dolan. On August 24, 2022, he married Cheryl ( Palmer ) Boyer , at their home in Wellsville.
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John J. WILLIAMS, Jr.
Aug 21, 2024
John J. WILLIAMS, Jr., 66, of Eldred, PA, died Wednesday, August 21, 2024 in his home.
Born January 16, 1958, in Olean, NY, he was the son of John J. and Earnestine H. Briggs Williams. A 1978 graduate of Blue Mountain Academy in Hamburg, PA, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1979 – 1986. After the service, he worked...
Bonita R. HARRISON
Aug 20, 2024
Bonita R. HARRISON, 76, of Whitesville, NY, died Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.
Born May 24, 1948, in Hornell, she was the daughter of Lawrence A. and Vesta I. Dennis Whitsell. A graduate of Greenwood High School, she was a hairdresser in Greenwood. Bonnie enjoyed baking birthday cakes for her family and the community, making plastic canvas,...
Derrick A. WILLETTS
Aug 19, 2024
Derrick A. WILLETTS, 28, of Scio, NY, died Monday, August 19, 2024.
He was born May 27, 1996, in Wellsville. A 2015 graduate of Scio Central School, he worked with Job Corps for a few years. After Job Corps, he was employed by TPI in Arcade and recently by Saputo in Friendship as a forklift operator. Derrick enjoyed playing video games...
John W. HAMILTON
Aug 18, 2024
John W. HAMILTON, 64, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, August 18, 2024.
Born December 1, 1959, in Buffalo, he was the son of John F. and Frances Santaniello Hamilton. John was a graduate of Kenmore East Senior High School in Tonawanda. He was interested in home improvement from a young age which grew into operating Hamilton Home Repair & Handyman Service....
Barry L. HART
Aug 17, 2024
Barry L. HART, 79, of Gaines, PA, formerly of Lititz, died Saturday, August 17, 2024 in UPMC Williamsport.
Born August 9, 1945, in Columbia, PA, he was the son of John and Helen Gohn Hart. On August 20, 1965, in Lititz, he married the former Shireen “Sherry” Bealler, who survives. A machinist, he was employed by Woodstream from 1962 --- 1967...
Susie A. Allen
Aug 17, 2024
Wellsville, NY – Susie A. Allen, 91, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Jones Memorial Hospital with her family at her side. She was born November 10, 1932, in Millport, PA, the daughter of William and I rene ( Ball ) Rath bun. On June 16, 1951, in Shinglehouse, PA , she married Robert Eric Allen who predeceased...
Dorothy L. LITTLE
Aug 17, 2024
Dorothy L. LITTLE, 87, of Rochester, NY, formerly of West Seneca, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 17, 2024 in St. John’s Home, Rochester.
She was predeceased by her husband, William A. Little; her parents, Merle and Mary Kinney Damon; and two sisters, Patricia A. Fitch and Winifred E. “Winnie” Zeches. Surviving are: two daughters, Mary Grace...
