Obituaries

Oct 20, 2023

 

Susan O. MOYER, 70, of Genesee, PA, died Friday, October 20, 2023 in Maple City Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Hornell, NY.     Born April 9, 1953, in Germantown, she was the daughter of Paul and Mary Geovjian Okoorian.  On June 26, 1980, in Cheltenham, she married William N. “Bill” Moyer, who predeceased her on August 12, 2021.  A 1972 graduate of...

Oct 20, 2023

  Stuart L. LAMPMAN, 72, of Macedon, NY, formerly of Harrison Valley, PA, died Friday, October 20, 2023 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.  

 

Born August 8, 1951, in Harrison Valley, he was the son of Truman K. and Audrey L. Hand Lampman.  On January 24, 1981, in Mills Union Church, Mills, PA, he married the former Sherrel A. Kotvis, who...

Oct 19, 2023

Andover, NY - We mournfully announce the passing of Alan J Duke, 73. Alan passed away peacefully on October 19th surrounded by his children after a hard-fought battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Alan was born May 29th, 1950, in Wellsville, NY being the son of Douglas and Celia Duke (Jordan). Alan grew up in Wellsville and was a graduate of...

Oct 19, 2023

Harlan R. Lindsay

TURTLEPOINT- Harlan R. Lindsay, 91, of Annin Creek Rd., passed away Thursday (Oct. 19, 2023) in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

He was born October 21, 1931, in Wellsville, NY, a son of Gernell F. and Fay D. McNeil Lindsay. On Dec. 24, 1953, in Port Allegany, he married Cynthia M. Reese, who survives....

Oct 18, 2023

  Mary L. PROUTY, 80, of Ulysses, PA, died Wednesday, October 18, 2023 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.  

 

Born September 25, 1943, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Winford B. and Golda V. Hillyard Tubbs.  On February 1, 1963, in Wellsville, NY, she married Lloyd C. Prouty, who survives.  She was a graduate of Fort Knox High School in Fort...

Oct 18, 2023

Wellsville, NY - It took a long time – more than 18 years, in fact – but cancer finally got the best of Daniel T. “Dan” Martelle, who died October 18 at the Hart Comfort House in Wellsville, N.Y., surrounded by his family. He was 62. It's hard to briefly summarize such a full life. Dan, who was born in...

Oct 16, 2023

  Lee F. LaBARR, 82, of Harrison Valley, PA, formerly of Elkland, died Monday, October 16, 2023 in his home.  

 

Born October 1, 1941, in Blossburg, he was the son of Frederick and Alice J. Minnick LaBarr.  On March 3, 1962, he married the former Janet Eileen VanCise, who predeceased him on June 17, 2015.  He was employed by Ingersoll-Rand and...

Oct 15, 2023

  Frederick L. RASSMAN, Jr., 75, of Belmont, NY, died Sunday, October 15, 2023 in UR Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.  

 

Born February14, 1948, in Tarrytown, he was the son of Frederick L. and Annette Kovel Rassman.  A graduate of  Pleasantville High School, he earned a degree in ceramic engineering from Alfred University.  He was employed by A.L. Blades in Hornell and...

Oct 15, 2023

  Cornelia Wheeler Boyden “Corkie” THUM, 84, of Sabinsville, PA, died Sunday, October 15, 2023, in Wellsboro.  

 

Born February 23, 1939, in New Brunswick, NJ, she was the youngest child of Alan Arthur and Mabel Josephine Gregg Boyden.  Her early life was on the family farm that her oldest brother managed and where she learned to love and take care...

Oct 13, 2023

Wellsville , NY – Dale L. Lowrie, 68, of 152 Pine Street passed away at home on Friday, October 13, 2023. He was born February 12, 1955, in Bath, NY, the son of the late Leroy J. and Gladys M. (Raub) Lowrie.

Dale was a 30-year resident of Oswayo, Pennsylvania, and a graduate of Oswayo Valley High...

Oct 12, 2023

Sloan, NY – William H. Slater, 56, of Griffith Street, passed away on October 12, 2023, at Buffalo General Hospital after experiencing chronic health problems. He was born February 16, 1967, in Erie, PA, the son of the late Larry and Betty (Riley) Slater. In 2016 he found his life partner, Kimberly Schopf, who survives.

Bill was a previous...

Oct 11, 2023

Wellsville, NY – Linda Pullman, 75, of East Fassett Street, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at home peacefully in her sleep. She was born on October 26, 1947 , in Hornell, the daughter of the late Dr. James and Johanna (Blaas) Pullman.

Linda was raised in Hornell and was a 1965 graduate of Hornell High School. She...

Oct 9, 2023

Alvin L. “Teed” Bair

ELDRED- Alvin L. “Teed” Bair, 76, passed away Monday (Oct. 9, 2023) in the Buffalo General Hospital.

Born April 24, 1947, in Geneva, PA, he was a son of Orville F. and Cecile Bair James.  On June 12, 1965, in Duke Center, PA, he married Hazel M. Williams, who survives. They...

Oct 8, 2023

Wellsville, NY – Mary Ann Hoffman, 79, of 103 Early Street passed away on Sunday , October 8 , 2023, at. Jones Memorial Hospital with her family at her side. She was born April 15 , 1944, in Hornell, the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Rita M. (McPherson) Buona. On January 23, 1965, in Hornell she married her...

Oct 7, 2023

  Wayne F. MacKENZIE, 72, of Coudersport, PA, died Saturday, October 7, 2023 in UPMC Williamsport following a brief illness.  

 

Born July 27, 1951, in Port Allegany, he was the son of Daniel N. MacKenzie and Patricia Kaziska MacKenzie O’Toole.  A 1970 graduate of Port Allegany High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Navy in the Vietnam War.  After discharge...

Oct 7, 2023

Wellsville, NY – William H. Gordon, 91 , of 73 Hills Street, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the Hart Comfort Hou se with his family at his side. He was born October 28, 1931, in Wellsville, the son of the late Arthur J. and Carlotta (Coogan) Gordon. On June 9, 1973, in Belmont, he married Barbara Haney,...

Oct 6, 2023

Connie B. Allen

PORT ALLEGANY- Connie B. Allen, 77, passed away Friday (Oct. 6, 2023) in her home.

Born November 16, 1945, in Blossburg, PA, she was a daughter of Guy and Della Butler Sweet.

Connie worked as a waitress at the former ABC Restaurant, Burtville, and most recently as a private home...

Oct 4, 2023

  Hugh S. “Trey” BOSSON, III, 62, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Decatur, AL and Florida, died Monday, October 4, 2023 at his home.  

 

Born July 23, 1961, in Florence, AL, he was the son of Hugh S. Bosson, Jr. and Edith L. Bosson.  A 1979 graduate of Decatur High School, he was employed by Dresser Rand and ID Booth...

Oct 4, 2023

Pauline R. Goochee

PORT ALLEGANY- Pauline R. Goochee, 72, of Skinner Creek Rd., passed away Wednesday (Oct. 4, 2023)

in UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA.

Born January 22, 1951, in Central Falls, RI, she was a daughter of Leo and Yvonne Charpentier Boucher.  On June 4, 1984, in Chaffee, NY, she married James E....

Oct 3, 2023

  Linda C. TUBBS, 74, of Ulysses, PA, died Tuesday, October 3, 2023 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.  

 

Born May 29, 1949, in Blossburg, she was the daughter of Edwin Cole and Florence P. West Cole.  On June 24, 1978, in Harrison Valley, she married Charles M. “Spood” Tubbs, who predeceased her on November 27, 2022.  She was employed by Electri-Cord in...