Obituaries

Nov 16, 2023

  Elenor Elizabeth KIRKENDALL, 93, of Roanoke, VA, formerly of Springville, NY, died Thursday, November 16, 2023 in Harmony Memory Care, Roanoke. 

 

Born December 27, 1929, in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of Karl and Luise Pleiser Mayhack.  On October 23, 1950, in Rochester, NY, she married Robert K. Kirkendall, who predeceased her in July of 1980....

Nov 15, 2023

  Robert L. TILTON, 84, of Hunt, NY, died Wednesday, November 15, 2023 in Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Wellsville. 

 

Born February 4, 1939, in Bristol, he was the son of Ernest and Jessie Mitchell Tilton.  He was married to the former Barbara Jean Hopkins for 62 years, who predeceased him on May 28, 2023.  A graduate...

Nov 15, 2023

M. Jane Brown

PORT ALLEGANY- M. Jane Brown, 102, of Lillibridge Creek Rd., passed away Wednesday (Nov. 15, 2023) in her home.

Born May 24, 1921, in Bradford, PA, she was a daughter of John R. and Rose M. Steffey Leonard. On June 6, 1942, in Bradford, she married Clifford L. Brown, who died Jan....

Nov 15, 2023

  Aaron L. KUHN, 82, of Whitesville, NY, died Wednesday, November 15, 2023 in the Comfort House of Allegany County, Wellsville.  

 

Born September 18, 1941, in Genesee, PA, he was the son of Dan and Clara Sutton Kuhn.  On March 30, 1963, in Whitesville, he married the former Joan E. Chambers, who survives.  A Vietnam War Veteran, he served honorably with...

Nov 14, 2023

  Juanita M. ALLMAN, 70, of Austin, PA, died Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, NY.  

 

Born June 4, 1953, Coudersport, she was the daughter of Boyd L. and Tillie Celia Ludwig.  She was married to David Wayne Allman, who survives.  A 1971 graduate of Austin Area High School, she studied bookkeeping and accounting at San Bernardino Valley...

Nov 14, 2023

  Keith B. HANCHETT, Jr., 61, of Allentown, NY, died Wednesday, November 14, 2023 in his home.  

 

Born August 26, 1962, in Wellsville, he was the son of Keith B. and Audrey Layfield Hanchett.  A graduate of Scio Central School, he was a Cub Cadet mechanic for many years, most recently at Lindquist Sales & Service in Bolivar.  

 

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Nov 14, 2023

  Anna B. BONSER, 102, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Marine City and Algonac, MI, passed peacefully into eternity on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, with her daughter-in-law, Barbara, by her side.  

 

A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 25, 2023 in the First Baptist Church of Ulysses.  A luncheon will follow in...

Nov 13, 2023

Weatherford, TX -- Maurice James "Sonny" Gilman departed this world November 13, 2023. He was born in Dansville, New York on Oct 6,1938 to James and Luella Milliman Gilman. He graduated from Wellsville High School in 1957 w h ere he excelled in sports but particularly as a baseball pitcher, often pitching both games of a doubleheader. He was signed...

Nov 13, 2023

Margaret Hewitt HACKETT, 75, of Belmont, NY, died Monday, November 13, 2023 in her home. 

 

Friends are invited to celebrate Margaret’s life on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the KonXions United Methodist Church, formerly the Scio United Methodist Church, 4005 Main Street, Scio, NY.  Light refreshments will be served following the service. 

 

Born February 26, 1948, in Wellsville, she was...

Nov 12, 2023

 Gail E. ACKERMAN, 76, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, November 12, 2023 in the Comfort House of Allegany County.  

 

Born June 28, 1947, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Manley C. and Marjorie Reynolds Ackerman.  A 1965 graduate of Wellsville Central School, she continued her education at Rochester Business Institute.  She was employed as a secretary by Syracuse Research...

Nov 11, 2023

  Edwin A. ARCHER, Jr., 72, of Port Allegany, PA, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was surrounded by family at UPMC Cole, where he received end of life care by a compassionate staff.  

 

Born June 4, 1951, in Port Allegany, he was the son of Edwin A. and Genevieve Lewis Archer.  He grew...

Nov 6, 2023

Wellsville, NY – Alan Gelser, 60 , of East Fassett passed away on Monday, November 6 , 2023, unexpectedly at home. He was born o n December 16, 1962 , in Cuba, NY, the son of the late Orlo S. and Marleah L. (James) Gelser.

Alan was raised in Belmont, graduating from Belmont High School in 1981. Upon graduating...

Nov 3, 2023

  Branden David “B” LAMPMAN, 36, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Friday, November 3, 2023.  

 

Born June 11, 1987, in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of Steven L. Lampman and Stacey Clark Lampman Van Treese.  Branden was employed in the construction industry for several years and most recently by Osmose Utility Services.  Branden was interested in music, history, horror movies,...

Nov 1, 2023

Wellsville, NY – Jonathan Raymond Acker, 51, of Andover Road, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Wellsville Manor Care Center with his family by his side. He was born on April 24, 1972, in Wellsville the son of Raymond Henry and Margaret J. (Sherwood) Acker. On September 26, 20 09 , in Wellsville, he married Lori Coats, who...

Nov 1, 2023

Harold H. Phillips

PORT ALLEGANY- Harold H. Phillips, 88 formerly of S. Main St., passed away Wednesday (Nov. 1, 2023) in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born February 12, 1935, in Austin, PA, he was a son of Homer E. and Lucille Woodruff Phillips.  On Oct. 29, 1955, in Port Allegany, he married Betty M. Colwell, who...

Oct 30, 2023

 Floyd W. GEIGER, 92, of Andrews Settlement, PA, died Monday, October 30, 2023 in UPMC Hamot, Erie.  

 

Born May 11, 1931, in Quakertown, he was the son of Harry Peter and Carrie Louise Yost Geiger.  A Korean War Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1952 – 1954.  He was employed by American Olean Tile in Lansdale, operating...

Oct 30, 2023

James R. Petzold

PORT ALLEGANY- James R. Petzold 90, of Port Allegany, passed away peacefully on Monday (Oct. 30, 2023) while visiting his family in Tioga Center, NY. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Born November 8, 1932, in Johnsonburg, PA, he was the son of Emil John Petzold and Anna Marie Johnson Petzold....

Oct 24, 2023

  Sherry Ann CORNEBY, 73, of Genesee, PA, died Tuesday, October 24, 2023 in her home after a two-year battle with severe diabetes and kidney disease.  

 

Born October 30, 1949, in Reading, she was the daughter of Robert A. and Dorris M. Dinkle Steinmetz.  A 1967 graduate of Governor Mifflin Senior High School in Shillington, she earned a bachelor’s degree...

Oct 22, 2023

Belmont, NY – Maria Elizabeth Mulligan, 83, formerly of Mulligan Road, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Wellsville Manor Care Center. She was born May 3, 1940, in Michigan, the daughter of the late Elias and Martha (Kortez) Multila . On June 3, 1961, in Ithaca, NY she married John J. Mulligan Sr., who predeceased her April 21,...

Oct 21, 2023

  John P. DUNN, 76, of Ulysses, PA, died Saturday, October 21, 2023 in Heritage Springs Memory Care, Muncy.  

 

Born March 18, 1947, in Seven Bridges, Coudersport, he was the son of Donald Robert and Pruella Edith Toombs Dunn. He was married to the former Honey Rounds Scott, who predeceased him on June 6, 2023.  He was a 1966 graduate of...