Obituaries

Jan 7, 2024

Syracuse, NY – Barbara H. Miesner, 88, of 7174 Obrien Road passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 , with family by her side. She was born March 29, 1935, in Sand Brook, NJ, the daughter of the late John and Barbara (Burkert) Herrman. On November 26, 1955, she married Wolfgang H. “Bill” Miesner, who predeceased her on January 29, 1984....

Jan 6, 2024

  Carl E. WILKINS, 84, of Wellsville, NY, died Saturday, January 6, 2024 in the Comfort House of Allegany County, Wellsville. 

 

Born October 5, 1939, in Wellsville, he was the son of Clarke D. and Minnie Jones Wilkins.  He was employed by Market Basket in Wellsville and by Air Preheater for 35 years.  Carl spent a lot of...

Jan 5, 2024

  Jerry L. JAMES, 67, of Belmont, NY, died on Friday, January 5, 2024 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.  

 

He was born on January 26, 1956 to Millicent (Hale) and Leland James.  In his younger years, he attended several schools in Allegany County.  His father died when he was eight years old.  With his mother unable to care for all of the...

Jan 5, 2024

Belmont, NY – Michael F. Bessette, 62 of State Route 244, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Wellsville Manor Care Center, due to Glioblastoma. He was born on June 30, 1961, in Cuba, the son of Howard R. and Barbara A. (Stark) Bessette.

Mi ke was raised in Belmont, graduating from Belmont High School in 1980. After...

Jan 4, 2024

  Rick L. LAAHS, 65, of Franklinville, NY, died Thursday, January 4, 2024 in Olean General Hospital. 

 

Born March 27, 1958, in Klamath Falls, OR, he was the son of Edward Clarence and Dorothy Mae Thorton Laahs.  On March 16, 1993, in Lake Tahoe, NV, he married the former Wendy L. Allen, who predeceased him on November 28,...

Jan 2, 2024

Wellsville, NY -- Anna Marie Lakatosh, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. She was b orn on April 22, 1938, in Taylor, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Louis and Anna Scavo.

Growing up in the small town of Taylor in a community of Italian and Slovak immigrants, ‘ Ann ’ (as she was known to...

Jan 1, 2024

  Nancy J. GIBSON, 78, of Ulysses, PA, died Monday, January 1, 2024 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.  

 

Born August 23, 1945, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Robert W. and Isabelle “Izzy” Yardlay Gibson.  A 1963 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she attended college and earned certification as an x-ray technician.  She was employed by Philadelphia General Hospital,...

Dec 31, 2023

Wellsville, NY – The friends and family of Nancy L. Keib are invited to a graveside service on Friday , May 17, 2024 , at 1:00 pm in the Heritage Hill Cemetery , Arkport, NY .  Nancy passed a way on Sunday, December 31, 2023 . To read the complete obituary or to leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Dec 31, 2023

Wellsville, NY – Nancy L. Keib, 83, of Williams Avenue, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023 , at Manor Hills Care Center. She was born September 9, 1940, in Rochester, the daughter of the late Merritt and Dolores (Kane) Williams. On February 8, 1986, in Belfast, she married Richard E. “Luke” Keib, who predeceased her January 19, 2020.

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Dec 31, 2023

  Christine A. ADAMS, 63, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Hamburg, died Sunday, December 31, 2023 in her home.  

 

Born October 11, 1960, in Reading, she was the daughter of Paul R. and Dorothy J. Clouser Waninger.  On March 1, 2019, Galeton, she married Raymond A. “Corky” Adams, III, who predeceased her on November 20, 2021.  Chris was well-loved in the...

Dec 30, 2023

Joan T. Stromberg

PORT ALLEGANY- Joan T. Stromberg, 86, passed peacefully in her home on Saturday (December 30, 2023). Joan was born to Reese and Sally Summerson in Port Allegany, PA on August 11, 1937. Joan attended Port Allegany High School. She married the love of her life, Paul L. Stromberg, on February 26, 1954. Together, they...

Dec 30, 2023

James L. Hammond

PORT ALLEGANY- James L. Hammond, 90, of Kromas Ave., passed away Saturday (Dec. 30, 2023) in UPMC Cole Coudersport.

Born August 21, 1933, in Troupsburg, NY, he was a son of Ephraim F. and Margariet Burton Hammond.

James worked for Jack Frost Construction Co, State College, PA, for several years,...

Dec 30, 2023

Allentown, NY – Linda L. Prior, 79, of State Route 417, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 30, 2023 , at home. She was born on February 12, 1944, in Olean, the daughter of the late Elmer Francis and Evelyn Jane (Payne) Gerringer.

Linda was raised in Allegany and was a 1962 graduate of Allegany High School. She was...

Dec 29, 2023

Sharon L. FULLER, 73, of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, December 29, 2023 in Boynton Beach.  



Born August 22, 1950, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Carl L. and Bernice Anne Gavitt Fuller.  A 1968 graduate of Wellsville High School, she studied criminal justice at Monroe Community College.  In Wellsville, she married Rod Dodson, who...

Dec 29, 2023

Wellsville, NY – John G. Baldwin, 59 , of Scott Avenue, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at the Hart Comfort House with his sisters by his side. He was born June 15, 1964, in Wellsville, the son of the late John R. and Patricia A. (Dennis) Baldwin .

John was a graduate of Immaculate Conception School, and...

Dec 25, 2023

  Evelyn P. “Lynn” GRANT, 79, of Ulysses, PA, died Monday, December 25, 2023 in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA.  

 

Born July 11, 1944, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Morrow and Emily Lotte Perkins.  On August 13,1966, in Pittsburgh, she married George Robert “Mac” Grant, who survives.  A 1962 graduate of Shaler High School, she earned a bachelor’s degree...

Dec 24, 2023

  Sheila A. SPICER, nee McCullough, 71, of Whitesville, NY, died Sunday, December 24, 2023 in her home.  

 

Born June 27, 1952, in Clymer Township, she was the daughter of Kenneth H. and Addie K. Hitchcock McCullough.  She was married to Leland Spicer, who survives.  Sheila was a homemaker and lifelong area resident.  

 

Surviving besides her husband, Leland, are:  a daughter,...

Dec 23, 2023

Belmont, NY – Dale R. Kemp, 77, of Park Circle, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Jones Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was born on December 30, 1945, in Wellsville, the son of the late Jay B. and Ruby (VanCuren) Kemp.

Dale was raised in Belmont and attended Belmont Central School. He enlisted with the...

Dec 21, 2023

  Donna J. SEYMOUR, 74, of Colorado Springs, CO, formerly of Endwell, NY and Knoxville, PA, died Thursday, December 21, 2023.  

 

Born May 12, 1949, in Elkland, PA, she was the daughter of Merle C. and Almira Libbey Beebe.  She was married to David J. Seymour, who predeceased her on April 20, 2014.  A 1967 graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School in...

Dec 20, 2023

  Audrey D. LOWREY, 83, of Dry Prong, LA, formerly of Gaines, PA, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023 in her home.  

 

Born July 16, 1940, in Hector Township, PA, she was the daughter of Howard and Mayme B. Snay Stevens.  On February 24, 1990, in Knoxville, she married Melvin L. Lowrey, who predeceased her on September 3, 2019.  She was employed...