Obituaries

Sep 8, 2023

  Mildred R. HANNIGAN, 90, of Wellsville, NY, died peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2023 in her home surrounded by her daughters and her faithful little dog, Joey.

 

Friends may call at OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY on Saturday, October  7, 2023 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, with a Memorial Service...

Sep 7, 2023

W ellsville , NY – H. Irene Fullam, 100, formerly of Dyke Street, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 7, 2023. She was born February 24, 1923, in Marshfield, VT, the daughter of A.I. and Helen (Phelps) Ennis.

She worked alongside her husband, Rex Fullam Jr., in their businesses for over 20 years, she...

Sep 5, 2023

  Randal P. HARRIS, 51, of Andover, NY, died Tuesday, September 5, 2023 in his home. 

 

He was born February 28, 1972, in Hornell.  Randy attended Wellsville High School and was previously employed by Bullfrog Construction in Hornell.  Randy loved his dogs, NASCAR, and enjoyed riding motorcycles.  

 

Surviving are: a daughter, Kayla Harris of NC; his father,...

Sep 4, 2023

Wellsville, NY – William D. Boyle, 75, of Seneca Street, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at Hart Comfort House with his family by his side. He was born on November 8, 1947 , in Brooklyn, the son of the late John Francis Jr. and Anne Mary (Sloane) Boyle . H e married Maureen Boyle, who predeceased him on...

Sep 2, 2023

  Santina C. STANTON, 90, of Bolivar, NY, died Saturday, September 2, 2023 in Wellsville Manor Care Center. 

 

Born May 14, 1933, in Buffalo, she was the daughter of John and Angeline Sciandra Mola.  She was married to Norman Stanton, who predeceased her on June 5, 1998.  Santina devoted her life to caring for her family. 

 

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Sep 1, 2023

Wellsville, NY – Wesley S. Merrick, 55, of Fords Brook Road, died on Friday, September 1, 2023. He was born on May 28, 1968, in Wellsville, the son of Deborah and William Merrick. On September 17, 2010, he married Carrie (Smith) Merrick, who survives.

Wes was a 1987 graduate of Andover Central School. He was an exceptional electrician throughout...

Sep 1, 2023

Wellsville, NY – Alicia Eve Cornell, 46, of South Brooklyn Avenue, died on Friday, September 1, 2023 , in Hagerstown, MD . She was born in Wellsville on December 28, 1976, the daughter of Billy and Janet (Geffers) Cornell.

Alicia was a 1995 graduate of Andover Central School. She found her career at Dresser Rand/Siemen’s Energy, where she worked...

Sep 1, 2023

  Elery Jon WALIZER, 74, of Pennsdale, PA, son of Elery H. and Carolyn Walizer of Ulysses, PA, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 in his home.  

 

On July 8, 1972, in the First Baptist Church of Ulysses, he married Charlinda A. Chapman.  Surviving are:  his wife of over 51 years, Charlinda A. Chapman Collins; a son, Joseph G. Collins, a...

Aug 30, 2023

Robert Thomas “Tink” OLNEY, 86, of Potter Brook, Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, August 30, 2023.  

 

Born October 12, 1936, in Benezette, he was the son of Dee Harold and Almira Libbey Olney.  He was raised by his mother in Elkland.  When he was a pre-teen, his mother married Merle Beebe who became his father and they moved to Academy Corners.  A...

Aug 29, 2023

Dorothy M. Abbott

PORT ALLEGANY- Dorothy M. Abbott, 73, formerly of N. Main St., passed away Tuesday (Aug. 29, 2023) in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.

Born March 18, 1950, in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of Robert E. and Elizabeth M. McElwee Corah.

Dorothy was a lifetime resident of the area and...

Aug 27, 2023

Wellsville, NY – Ronald G. Broughton, 89, of South Highland, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Highland Park. He was born February 17, 1934 , in Wellsville, the son of the late George E. and Ruth (Pitts) Broughton. On November 6, 1954 , in Wellsville he married his wife of 51 years, Elizabeth “Betty”, who predeceased him on...

Aug 26, 2023

  Douglas K. ROBBINS, 92, of Westfield, PA, died Saturday, August 26, 2023.  

 

Born April 16, 1931, in Corning, NY, he was the son of Clair and Eva Swan Robbins.  On November 24, 1967, in Harrison Valley, he married the former Kathryn E. White, who survives.  A Korean War Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1952 – 1956.  He...

Aug 23, 2023

Allentown , NY - Clifford E. Gooch, 91 of Allentown, passed away peacefully at Hart Comfort Home on August 23, 2023, surrounded physically and spiritually by both family and friends.

Cliff, "Gene" to his Buffalo family, was a 1949 graduate of Seneca Vocational High School. After graduation Cliff entered the US Navy in November 1949 and served to April...

Aug 22, 2023

  Ernest “Skipper” HARRISON, Jr., 74, of Wellsville, NY, died Tuesday, August 22, 2023 in his home. 

 

Born October 11, 1948, in New York, NY, he was the son of Ernest and Ella Cocherham Harrison.  A Vietnam War Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1968 - 1970.  He was employed as an engineer by Consolidated...

Aug 21, 2023

  Victor E. KIENITZ, 93, of Hot Springs, SD, died Monday, August 21, 2023 at Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY.  

 

Born December 10, 1929, in Smithwick, SD, he was the son of Henry and Phyllis Buoey Kienitz.  A hard-working farm boy and beloved brother, Victor enlisted in the U.S. Army at age 18.  After basic training, he was sent to Camp...

Aug 20, 2023

  Kevin L. BABB, 50, of Bolivar, NY, formerly of Hinsdale, died Sunday, August 20, 2023 in his home. 

 

Born January 24, 1973, in Olean, he was the son of Malcom Davison and Karen Allen.  On July 16, 2022, in Bolivar, he married the former Jessica L. Button, who survives.  He attended Hinsdale Central School and was by employed...

Aug 19, 2023

James H. DAY, 61, of Andover, NY, died Saturday, August 19, 2023 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. 

 

Born February 7, 1962, in North Hornell, he was the son of C. Harold and Janice L. Baldwin Day.  On May 9, 1987, he married the former Barbara Jean Bryan, who predeceased him on January 25, 2022.  Jim attended Andover...

Aug 17, 2023

Wellsville, NY – Darlene K. Caschera, 82, of Stevens Street, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at the Hart Comfort House surrounded by her family. She was born on May 13, 1941, in Warren, PA, the daughter of the late John and Pearl (Shepard) Childress. On June 10, 1960 , in Wellsville, she married her husband of 63 years,...

Aug 17, 2023

Beverly J. Close

ROULETTE-Beverly J. Close, 95, of Maple St., passed away Thursday (Aug. 17, 2023) in her home, after a lengthy illness.

Born April 6, 1928, in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Kenneth and Lillian Coons Smith.  On Jan. 19, 1959, in Buffalo, NY, she married Herman “Jack” Close, Jr., who died...

Aug 15, 2023

  Albert Benjamin WATKINS, 88, of La Grange, TX, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 in Hallettsville, TX.

 

A graveside service will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville.  Pastor Bob Treat will officiate.  Military Rites will be accorded by members of the Tioga County Honor Guard.  A luncheon will follow the service at the Home...