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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Elizabeth J. "Betty" HOWARD
Aug 2, 2014
Elizabeth J. "Betty" HOWARD, 91, of Coudersport, PA, died Saturday, August 2, 2014 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, PA. Born May 18, 1923, in Charleston Township, PA, she was the daughter of Lawrence John and Helen Viola Hughes Adams. A graduate of Charleston High School and Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing, she was employed by Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital...
Louise M. O'CONNER
Aug 1, 2014
Louise M. O'Connor ,age 91, of the Bolivar Road passed away on Friday August 1, 2014 at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. She was born on October 14, 1922 in Colesburg, Pennsylvania to Frank and Phoebe Dwight Palmatier. On August 2, 1941 in Wellsville she married William F. O'Connor Jr. who predeceased her on October 19, 1989.Louise, known to her...
Jeanne M. McANDREW
Jul 30, 2014
Jeanne M. McANDREW, 83, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Wednesday, July 30, 2014 in her home. Born February 1, 1931, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of Carl H. and Marie C. Lembach Hobensack. On September 5, 1953, in Philadelphia, PA, she married John A. McAndrew, who predeceased her in 1989. A resident of Harrison Valley since 1976, she...
Katherine Ann “Kat” DICKERSON - SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Jul 29, 2014
The friends of Katherine Ann “Kat” Dickerson are invited to a memorial service on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 11:00 am in the Allentown United Methodist Church. A reception will follow the service at 12 noon in church and a graveside service will be conducted on Tuesday at 3:00 pm at Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellsville.“Kat” passed away on Tuesday, July...
Katherine Ann “Kat” DICKERSON
Jul 29, 2014
Katherine Ann “Kat” Dickerson, 71, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at her home in Ooltewah from congestive heart failure. She was born on June 17, 1943 the daughter of Maurice and Sara (Cleveland) Stephens. She was raised in Allentown, attended Allentown Union School and was a 1960 graduate of Bolivar High School.She is survived by her husband David...
Robert W. DICKENS
Jul 27, 2014
Robert W. Dickens, 78, of 7 Middaugh Street passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the Highland Park Healthcare Center. He was born January 15, 1936 in Wellsville the son of the late Harold and Zana (Fisher) Dickens. On September 29, 1960 in Belfast he married Nancy Mowers who predeceased him on August 1, 2000.Bob was a 1955 graduate...
Deborah A. BARCHET
Jul 27, 2014
Deborah A. "Debbie" BARCHET, 47, of Coudersport, PA, formerly of Andrews Settlement, died Sunday, July 27, 2014 in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. Born October 28, 1966, in Elmira, NY, she was a 1985 graduate of Northern Potter High School. She was a member of the Andrews Settlement Baptist Church and enjoyed camping and snowmobiling. Debbie always had a friendly...
Ernest N. MATTESON
Jul 26, 2014
Ernest N. MATTESON, 91, of Rose Lake, Andrews Settlement, PA, died Saturday, July 26, 2014 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, PA. Born June 4, 1923, in Coudersport, PA, he was the son of Mart and Helen Pelchy Matteson. A World War II Veteran, he served honorably with the US Army in the Pacific Theatre. In 1949, in Scio, NY, he...
Helen Thomas EGNER
Jul 24, 2014
Helen Thomas Egner, 83, of 216 Crosman Terrace passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at the Brightonian Nursing Home in Rochester following a brief illness. She was born November 26, 1930 in Wellsville the daughter of the late William and Mary (Fink) Thomas. She was married to Richard J. Egner who predeceased her on June 8, 2002.Helen was...
Louis J. Matrone
Jul 24, 2014
Louis J. “Nick” Matrone PORT ALLEGANY- Louis J. “Nick” Matrone, 76, of S. Main St., passed away Thursday (July 24, 2014) in Lakeview Senior Care & Living Center, Smethport. Born July 21, 1938, in Coudersport, he was a son of Louis J. and Mary A. Evanko Matrone. On June 5, 1959, in Port Allegany, he married Mildred “Kathy” Roller, who...
Helene N. MacConnell
Jul 24, 2014
Helene N. MacConnell, 89, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Ulysses, died Thursday, July 24, 2014 in Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro, PA. There will be no visitation or service. Memorials may be made to the Ulysses Library, P.O. Box 316, Ulysses, PA 16948. Arrangements are entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences...
Bessie L. PROUTY
Jul 23, 2014
Bessie L. PROUTY, 94, of Ulysses, PA, died Wednesday, July 23, 2014 in her home. Born April 1, 1920, in Ulysses Township, she was the daughter of Jesse and Mary Mitterer Knickerbocker. She was married to Clarence C. Prouty, who predeceased her in 1986. She and her husband owned and operated a dairy farm for many years. Bessie was a...
Virgil L. OSBORN
Jul 22, 2014
Virgil L. Osborn, 64, of 4110 McQueen Street passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Highland Hospital in Rochester following a long illness. He was born January 18, 1950 in Fort Wayne, Indiana the son of Charles and Violet (Cobbs) Osborn. On June 23, 1989 in Indiana he married Laura Barnett who survives.Virgil was formerly employed as a home...
Esther K. LEWIS
Jul 19, 2014
Esther K. LEWIS, 86, formerly of Ulysses, PA, died Saturday, July 19, 2014 in Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, PA. Born July 9, 1928, in Reedsville, PA, she was the daughter of Paul W. and Mary Muldoon Erhard. She was married to Clair James Lewis, who predeceased her on March 10, 2012. Esther was employed as site manager of the Ulysses...
Jason R. TURTON
Jul 18, 2014
Jason R. TURTON, 30, of Coudersport, PA, formerly of Ulysses, died Friday, July 18, 2014 in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA. Born Februay 16, 1984, in Coudersport, he was the son of John K. and Judi Dunn Turton, IV. A 2002 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he was active in soccer, basketball, track, FFA, 4-H, and Varsity Club. Jason...
Margaret EDSON
Jul 15, 2014
Margaret Edson, 87, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2014 at home in Elkridge, Maryland with her son, Steven at her side. She was recovering from recent health complications, on top of making the best of her losses from a severe stroke on April 20, 1999. Her beautiful spirit caused everyone to love her.Margaret was born in Friedberg/Hessen Germany on...
Mark J. SCHOENHERR
Jul 14, 2014
Mark J. Schoenherr, 57, of 8 Meadowbrook Court passed away on Monday, July 14, 2014 at the Hart Comfort House following a battle with cancer. He was born October 28, 1956 in Wellsville, the son of the late Karl J. and Patricia (Wall) Schoenherr.Mark was a 1971graduate of the Immaculate Conception School and a 1975 graduate of Archbishop Walsh High...
William K. GOETSCHIUS
Jul 14, 2014
William K. Goetschius, 80, formerly of 3471 North Drive in Riverview Heights died on Monday, July 14, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was born September 24, 1933 in Nyack, NY the son of the late Harry and Florence (Kay) Goetschius. On July 3, 1954 in Wellsville he married Dolores M. Joyce who predeceased him in October 11, 2012. Bill joined...
Dorothy M. RAY
Jul 9, 2014
Dorothy M. Ray, 95, a resident of Manor Hills, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Jones Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born March 11, 1919 in Hammondsport the daughter of Monroe D. and Bertha (Sedgwick) Ray. On September 1, 1979 in Buffalo she married Russell Leech who predeceased her on December 11, 1996.Dorothy was a...
Kathryn J. HILLYARD
Jul 8, 2014
Kathryn J. HILLYARD, 88, of Ulysses, PA, died Tuesday, July 8, 2014 in Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, PA. Born May 11, 1926, in Sunderlinville, Hector Township, PA, she was the daughter of John R. and Nora Belle Glover Tubbs. She was a homemaker and a lifelong area resident. Surviving are: five sons, Richard (Emma) Hillyard of Ulysses, Ronald (Elverna) Hillyard...
