Obituaries

Dec 1, 2023

  Michael S. PROCTOR, 57, of Galeton, PA, died Friday, December 1, 2023 in his daughter’s home in Coudersport.  

 

Born July 5, 1966, in Coudersport, he was the son of Richard and Cindy Lou Huggler Proctor.  A graduate of Galeton Area High School, he was employed by Patterson Lumber for many years.  Mike was known for being a hard worker and...

Nov 30, 2023

  M. Myrtle KEAR, 83, of Whitesville, NY, died Thursday, November 30, 2023 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. 

 

Born February 6, 1940, in Willing, she was the daughter of Claude L. and Martha Teater Payne.  On February 12, 1955, in Wayland, she married Bruce D. Kear, who survives.  She attended Whitesville Central School and went on to St. James...

Nov 30, 2023

  Patricia A. WILLIAMS, 84, of Little Genesee, NY, died November 30, 2023 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.  

 

Cremation was at OLNEY-FOUST Private Crematory.

 

Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.

Nov 29, 2023

Dennis J. Bechtel

PORT ALLEGANY- Dennis J. Bechtel, 70, of Two Mile Rd., passed away Wednesday (Nov. 29, 2023) in Olean General Hospital.

Born November 20, 1953, in Phoenixville, PA, he was a son of Donald and Evelyn Detweiler Bechtel.  On June 2, 1979, in Port Allegany, he married Patricia J. Blackman, who survives.  They...

Nov 29, 2023

  Bertha Jean LESLIE, 87, of New Holland, PA, formerly of Galeton, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. 

 

The oldest of six children, “Jean” was born on March 31, 1936, in Tazwell County, VA, to Gilbert R. and Nora Day Hayes.  She dropped out of school to help run the family farm and...

Nov 28, 2023

  Annette K. BAKER, 78, of Bradford, PA, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023 in the Bradford Ecumenical Home.  

 

Born February 27, 1945, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Edward and Katherine Currier Brundage.  She was employed as a cook at the Port Allegany Hospital and as a caregiver with Helpmates.  Annette was a member of the Ellisburg Community Club.  She was...

Nov 28, 2023

  Wendy L. LAAHS, 67, of Franklinville, NY, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023 in Olean General Hospital.  

 

Born November 12, 1956, in Buffalo, she was the daughter of Cecil Francis and Nancy Ann Oredson Allen.  On March 16, 1993, in Lake Tahoe, NV, she married Rick L. Laahs, who survives.  A graduate of Peterson High School in Sunnyvale, CA, she was...

Nov 28, 2023

 

Randy R. METCALF, ­­­­70, of Westfield, PA, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023 in his home.     Born March 27, 1953, in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of Donald F. and Mary Teater Metcalf.  On December 20, 1975, in Ulysses, he married the former Patricia E. Pierce, who survives.  A Vietnam War Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Navy from...

Nov 27, 2023

Lois J. Ostrom

PORT ALLEGANY- Lois J. Ostrom, 81, formerly of Sartwell Creek Rd., passed away Monday (Nov. 27, 2023) in UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born February 16, 1942, in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Torrence and Elizabeth Hochstine Davis. In April 1970, in Port Allegany, she married Robert H. Ostrom, who died Nov. 11,...

Nov 27, 2023

  Beverly P. RHODES, 80, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Whitesville and Andover, died Monday, November 27, 2023 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.  

 

Born June 4, 1943, in Coudersport, PA, she was the daughter of Louis and Etta Hurlbert Ordway.  She was employed by Southern Tier Home Care Service for many years and retired from Current Control in Wellsville.  Beverly enjoyed...

Nov 27, 2023

  Patricia A. FLUTY, 82, of Ulysses, PA, died Monday, November 27, 2023 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.  

 

Born December 4, 1940, in Wellsville, NY, she was the daughter of Leland D. and Matilda Somogyi Buckley.  A 1958 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she was employed as a legal secretary and court administrator for Judge John B. Leete.  Pat was a...

Nov 27, 2023

Wellsville, NY. -- Wilbur James “ Cy ” Dawson, 93, passed away at Jones Memorial Hospital on Monday, November 27, 2023 , after a long illness. Mr. Dawson, son of James H. and Alice ( Burrell ) Dawson, was born September 3, 1930, in Bradford, P A . During his childhood, Cy spent many pleasant times with his maternal grandparents,...

Nov 27, 2023

Wellsville, NY - Catherine Ellen Callaro, age 79, of Seneca Street passed away on Friday, November 27, at the Wellsville Highland Health Care Center. She was born on July 13, 1941 in Hemlock to the late William and Dorothy Carpenter.

Catherine was a former resident of Lakeville who moved to Wellsville to be near her family. She...

Nov 25, 2023

Patricia F. Falk

PORT ALLEGANY-Patricia F. Falk, 55, of Benton Ave., passed away unexpectedly Saturday (Nov. 25, 2023) from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born January 21, 1968, in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Robert and Charlotte Howard Kontz. On Jan. 30, 2009, in Port Allegany, she married Ronald L. Falk, who...

Nov 25, 2023

WELLSVILLE—Richard Michael "Rick" Kane, 61, of Truax Road passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family and his dog, Maggie, after a year heroically battling the effects of an exceptionally large cancerous brain tumor removed at the Cleveland Clinic.

Ever the stubborn optimist, Rick soon came to the realization after his initial diagnosis...

Nov 24, 2023

  Joyce L. HANES, 87, of Westfield, PA, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 in her home.  

 

Born August 31, 1936, in Potter Brook, she was the daughter of Earl Clifton and Goldie L. Glover Houghtaling.  She was married to Frank H. Hanes, who predeceased her in 1988.  Joyce was a homemaker and a lifelong area resident.  

 

Surviving are: six...

Nov 24, 2023

 Richard L. “Dick” DIBBLE, 82, of West Bluff Drive, Keuka Park, NY, formerly of Whitesville, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at his lake home with the sun shining through the window and the lake glistening outside.

 

A Memorial Service will be held 11:30 AM, Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the First United Methodist Church, Whitesville, NY. Pastor Tammy Wise...

Nov 24, 2023

 Cindy M. GREELEY, 67, of Coudersport, PA, died Friday, November 24, 2023 in Williamsport North Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.  

 

Born September 14, 1956, Coudersport, she was the daughter of Rex Gerald and Gladys Louise Kazimer Greeley.  A graduate of Austin Area High School, she was employed by the Northern Tier Children’s Home in Harrison Valley for several years.  Cindy was a former member...

Nov 23, 2023

  Daniel C. FULLER, 86, of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, November 23, 2023 in the Comfort House of Allegany County.  He was born in Wellsville, NY on July 29, 1937, the son of Esther Belle McElheny and Charles Daniel Fuller.  He attended Wellsville Central Schools, graduating in 1956.  Dan was on the Wellsville High Wrestling Team, winning the Section V championship in his...

Nov 22, 2023

George S. Button, Jr.

EMPORIUM- George S. Button, Jr., 79, of Front St., passed away Wednesday (Nov. 22, 2023) in his home.

Born October 22, 1944, in Renovo, PA, he was a son of George S. and Mary E. Saxton Button.

George was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of...