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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Ted E. CROWELL
Jan 11, 2025
Ted E. CROWELL, 92, of Wellsville, NY, died Saturday, January 11, 2025 in Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital, Murrells Inlet, SC.
Born December 25, 1932, in Rushford, he was the son of Gerald D. and Hazel Tefft Crowell. On June 17, 1961, in Angelica, he married the former Marjorie Cameron, who survives. A graduate of Rushford High School and Simmons Institute of...
Steven L. GOSS
Jan 10, 2025
Steven L. GOSS, 65, of Shinglehouse, PA, died Friday, January 10, 2025 in Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.
Born February 13, 1959, in Canandaigua, NY, he was the son of Kennard E. “Shorty” and Irene M. Romig Goss. A U.S. Army Veteran, he served honorably from 1976 – 1979. He was employed as a heavy equipment mechanic by L.C. Whitford in...
Sharon K. FREEBORN
Jan 9, 2025
Sharon K. FREEBORN, 82, of Whites Corners, PA, died Thursday, January 9, 2025 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born July 22, 1942, in Harrison Valley, she was the daughter of James Franklin and Reva G. Abbott Williams. On January 15, 1966, in Whites Corners, she married Harry G. Freeborn, who predeceased her on January 12, 2011. She was employed by Galeton Production....
John F. NICOLOFF
Jan 8, 2025
John F. NICOLOFF, 60, passed away on January 8, 2025, at his home in Phoenix, Arizona with his family at his side. John was born on June 9, 1964, in Wellsville, NY. He was the son of Nicholas and Mary Ann (Cosgrove) Nicoloff. He attended Immaculate Conception School and graduated from Wellsville High School in 1982. He moved to Scottsdale,...
Vickie Lynn KEOWN
Jan 8, 2025
Vickie Lynn KEOWN, 57, of Trapping Brook Road, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital after a lingering illness. She was born January 18, 1967, in Williamsport, PA, the daughter of the late Edwin and Margaret (Hewitt) Keown.
Vickie was raised in Cuba, moved to Kentucky, resided there for twenty years before returning to Allegany County in...
Gerald R. "Jerry" HOBBS
Jan 8, 2025
Gerald R. “Jerry” Hobbs, 92, of Port Allegany, PA, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.
Born September 29, 1932, in Follansbee, WV, he was the son of Albert P. and Hazel L. Hall Hobbs. He was married to Laura Marie Falk, who predeceased him on February 18, 2021. They were married for 63 years....
Lester R. FANTON - SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Jan 6, 2025
FANTON, Lester
A Graveside service for Lester R. Fanton will be on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 11:00 am in Stannards Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Willing Town Hall.
Lester passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025. To read the complete obituary, or to leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com .
Lester Raymond FANTON
Jan 6, 2025
Lester Raymond Fanton, 88, of Fords Brook Road, passed away on Monday, January 06, 2025. He was born March 6, 1936, in Wellsville, the eldest son of the late Raymond Glenn and Mildred Pearl (Perry) Fanton. On May 14, 1994, in York, NY, he married Joan E. Gregory Burdick, who survives.
A Graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025,...
Stephanie A. PROCTOR
Jan 5, 2025
Stephanie A. PROCTOR, 53, of Hickox, Genesee, PA, died Sunday, January 5, 2025 in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born August 29, 1971, in Williamsport, she was the daughter of Burt M. and Beatrice Jeffers Proctor. She was predeceased by her parents; and a sister, Linda Moyer, who loved her unconditionally.
Stephanie liked all the movies with princesses, especially Frozen. A country music...
Catherine A. MITCHELL
Jan 4, 2025
Catherine A. MITCHELL, age 56, of Feathers Creek Road lost her battle with brain cancer at home on Saturday, January 4, 2025. She was born in Olean on October 1,1968 to the late Wayne and Emily Ingalls Cramer. On August 25,2011 she married Harold W. Mitchell who survives.
Cathy was raised in Bolivar and graduated from Bolivar High School in 1986....
Larry J. KAHLE
Jan 3, 2025
Larry J. KAHLE, 82, of Eldred, PA, died Friday, January 3, 2025 in his home.
Born June 22, 1942, in Olean, NY, he was the son of Thomas Jacob and Frances Higley Kahle. On May 13, 1995, in Duke Center, he married Penny L. Sawyer, who survives. A 1960 graduate of Otto-Eldred High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Air...
Richard H. EDWARDS
Jan 2, 2025
Richard H. Edwards, 85, of Drum Road and formerly of Cuba, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville. He was born January 27, 1939, in Weston Mills, the son of the late Herman and Virginia (Dickerson) Edwards. On May 26, 1976, in West Clarksville, he married Lois Edwards, who survives.
Dick attended Richburg Central Schools....
Lynn M. SMITH
Jan 2, 2025
Lynn M. SMITH, 66, of Friendship, NY, died Thursday, January 2, 2025 in her home.
Born February 1, 1958, in Cuba, she was the daughter of Stanley and Doris Graham Davenport. On August 24, 1984, in Pekin, she married Roger D. Smith, who survives. She was a 1976 graduate of Franklinville Central School. Later in life, she earned an associate’s degree...
Joyce B. KRUPNIK
Jan 2, 2025
Joyce B. KRUPNIK, 77, of 372 N. Main Street, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Hart Comfort House, with her loving family at her side. She was born February 18, 1947, in Fillmore, the daughter of the late Walter and Lois (Mills) Beardsley. On July 3, 1982, in Wellsville she married Stanley Krupnik, who survives.
Joyce was a...
Roger J. BAKER
Dec 31, 2024
Roger James BAKER, 70, was selected for a special assignment in heaven on Friday, December 31, 2024, at Noyes Memorial Hospital of Dansville after a long courageous battle with an illness. Born February 13, 1954, in Westfield, NY, the son of Leroy and Bessie Fuller Baker. On June 25, 1974, he married Karole Mitchell, who survives.
After graduating from Westfield Academy,...
Ralph J. HARRISON
Dec 31, 2024
Ralph J. “Babe” HARRISON, 90, of Roulette, PA, died Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in UPMC Cole.
Born December 22, 1934, in Elco, he was the son of Ralph and Tornada Roberts Harrison. On November 17, 1955, in Port Allegany, he married Kaye A. Hayner, who survives. A 1953 graduate of Port Allegany High School, he was employed by Pittsburgh Corning in...
Gary O. ERWAY
Dec 31, 2024
Gary O. ERWAY, 77, of Ulysses, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born on August 7, 1947, at home in Newfield, he was the son of L. Clifton and Mary E. Gearhart Erway. A 1965 graduate of Northern Potter High School, Gary served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1966 – 1968. On April 18,...
Edward Dean HORN
Dec 29, 2024
Belmont, NY – Edward Dean HORN, 78, of 5128 State Route 244, died December 29, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by love. Ed was born May 19, 1946, in Wellsville, the son of the late Seymour and Belva Blanche (Burdge) Horn. On May 31, 2013, in Belmont, he married the former Susan E. Murray, who survives.
Ed was a 1965 graduate...
Robert A. KELLEY
Dec 28, 2024
Robert A. KELLEY, 69, of Smethport, PA, died Saturday, December 28, 2024 in UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh.
Born May 2, 1955, in Olean, NY, he was the son of Ivan D. and L. Imogene Phipps Kelley. He was married to Kelly J. Backus, who predeceased him on September 20, 2017. A 1973 graduate of Otto-Eldred High School, he attended trade school in...
Juanita V. ELDER
Dec 27, 2024
Juanita Vining ELDER, 64, of Whitesville, NY, passed peacefully on December 27, 2024, with her devoted husband, Mark, by her side.
Born June 22, 1960, in New Orleans, LA, she was the daughter of Raymond and Eula Mitchell Vining and the youngest of their five children. She spent most of her early years making cherished, life-long memories with her cousins, siblings,...
