Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Rev. David P. BROWN
May 29, 2025
Rev. David P. Brown, 70, of Scio, died on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in his home with his family by his side. He was born August 11, 1954, in South Bend, IN, the son of the late Donald Edwin and Mary Lou (Strang) Brown. On May 27, 2006, in Olean, he married Karen Gunzelman, who survives.
Dave was raised in Culver,...
Jamie A. SMITH
May 27, 2025
Jamie A. SMITH, 54, of Wellsville, NY, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Born April 18, 1971, in Wellsville, he was the son of James and Darlene Smith. A 1990 graduate of Wellsville High School, he was employed by New Enterprise in Alfred Station for 15 years. Jamie was a member of ABATE and a past member of the American Eagles...
Patricia A. HAMILTON
May 26, 2025
Patricia Ann “Patty” HAMILTON, 63, of Coudersport, PA, formerly of Ulysses, died Monday, May 26, 2025 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born November 29, 1961, in Wellsville, NY, she was the daughter of William K. and Shirley Freeman Hamilton. A 1980 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she was a member of the Ulysses Free Methodist Church, Ulysses Area Improvement Association, and...
Margery McCUTCHEON
May 25, 2025
Margery M. McCUTCHEON, 61, of Westfield, PA, died Sunday, May 25, 2025 in UPMC Wellsboro.
She was born April 5, 1964, in Wellsboro. On March 30, 1985, in the Federated Church, Harrison Valley, she married Duane C. McCutcheon, who survives. A 1982 graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School, she was employed by Galeton Production, Knoxville Assembly, Ackley’s, Connie’s Market, Hot Dog...
Paul L. ERWAY
May 23, 2025
Paul Lawrence ERWAY, 66, of Shelbyville, KY, formerly of Coudersport, PA, died peacefully Friday, May 23, 2025 at the University of Louisville Hospital following an extended illness.
Born October 9, 1958, in Coudersport, he was the son of Eugene F. Erway and Dorothy Buck Erway. After graduating from high school, he pursued his love of horses by earning a degree in...
Shilo E. BLOUVET
May 22, 2025
Shilo E. BLOUVET, 54, of Friendship, NY, died on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in her home. She was born on December 24, 1970, in Salinas, CA, the daughter of the late Mark W. Muzinich. On April 26, 2003, she married James Bradley Blouvet, who survives.
Shilo was a long-time resident of Friendship, having moved with her family from California in 2006....
J. Jolene PITTS
May 20, 2025
J. Jolene PITTS, 84, of Punxsutawney, PA, formerly of Harrison Valley, died Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in Mulberry Square, Punxsutawney.
Born March 5, 1941, in Potter Brook, she was the daughter of Walter “Pete” and Evelyn Kilbourne Smith. She was employed by Galeton Production and TRW in Arizona, where she resided for 20 years. On December 24, 1971, in Osceola, PA,...
Laurie Senn SAGERMAN
May 18, 2025
Laurie Senn Sagerman, 70, of Wellsville, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester after a brief illness. Born March 6, 1955, in Buffalo, she was the beloved daughter of the late Harold and Marcia (Shearer) Senn. On December 28, 1990, in Williamsville, she married the love of her life, Gary R. Sagerman,...
Frances K. BABCOCK
May 18, 2025
Frances K. Babcock, 93, of Wellsville, NY, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in her home. She was born December 10, 1931, in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Matthew and Frances (Wilkosz) Kozlowski. On December 26, 1951, in Wellsville, she married James W. Babcock who predeceased her in 2006.
Fran was a life-long resident of Wellsville. She was a...
Sharon L. SMITH
May 17, 2025
Sharon L. SMITH, (Welch), 67, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Allentown, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, with loved ones by her side.
Born on March 14, 1958, in Allentown, she was the daughter of Clark and Shirley Miller Welch. Sharon graduated from William Allen High School and was a proud member...
Ida L. ORDWAY
May 16, 2025
Ida L. Ordway, 90, of Andover, NY, died on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Jones Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born June 21, 1934, in Bingham, PA, the daughter of the late Harry and Nellie (Barlow) Crance. On September 20, 1953, in Belmont, NY she married Franklin Ordway, who predeceased her.
Ida was raised in Pennsylvania, and graduated...
Stanley E. BRUBAKER
May 16, 2025
Stanley E. BRUBAKER, 82, of Westfield, PA, went to be with his Savior on Friday, May 16, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family.
Born May 25, 1942, in Lewistown, Miflin County, he was the son of Allen G. and Frances Myers Brubaker. On March 10, 1962, in Newville, he married the former Sarah Crider, who predeceased him on October...
Louise A. TAYLOR
May 15, 2025
Louise A. TAYLOR, 64, of Galeton, PA, died Thursday, May 15, 2025 in UPMC Williamsport.
Born August 26, 1960, in Blossburg, she was the daughter of James E. and Martha A. Stocum Taylor. She enjoyed flowers, plants, and gardening. Watching horses and wildlife brought her happiness. A seamstress, she shared the beautiful creations she made with friends and family.
Surviving are: two...
David B. LYDIC
May 15, 2025
David B. LYDIC, 74, of Andrews Settlement, PA, died Thursday, May 15, 2025 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born August 23, 1950, in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of Max B. and Nora E. Thompson Lydic. David was employed by PennDOT for 32 years. He attended Andrews Settlement Baptist Church. On August 16, 1980, in Andrews Settlement, he married the former...
Dana C. ERNST
May 14, 2025
Dana C. ERNST, 60, of Culpeper, VA, formerly of Port Allegany, PA, died Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in Culpeper Medical Center.
Born January 30, 1965, in Norristown, PA, she was the daughter of Fred Wilson and Claire Marie McBurney Ernst, Jr. On July 3, 2004, in Culpeper, she married James Sawyer, who survives.
A graduate of Port Allegany High School, she earned...
Nadine Kathrine ORDWAY
May 13, 2025
Nadine Kathrine Ordway, 87, of Whitesville, NY, went to be home with the Lord on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was born January 5, 1938, in North Tonawanda, the daughter of the late Jack and Lyda (Turner) Waugaman.
Nadine was raised in North Tonawanda and graduated from North Tonawanda High School. She was the Director of the Whitesville Public Library for...
Irene D. JONES
May 11, 2025
Irene D. JONES, 91, of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Born November 3, 1933, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of Oscar Harrison and Erma Blanche Saylor Davis. On December 26, 1959, in Johnstown, PA, she married David L. Jones, who predeceased her on September 5, 2011. A 1951 high school graduate in...
Richard E. "Dick" WHITESELL
May 11, 2025
Richard E. Whitesell, 82, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the home of his son. He was born September 24, 1942, in Whitesville, he was the son of the late Irving E. and Thelma Edith (Latten) Whitesell. On March 30, 1990, in Stannards, he married Shirley A. Nye, nee O’Brien, who predeceased him on December 11, 2021.
Dick...
Laura J. NELSON
May 9, 2025
Laura J. NELSON, 86, of Genesee, PA, died Friday, May 9, 2025 in her home.
Born June 5, 1938, in Ulysses, she was the daughter of Monroe Martin and Gertrude Mitchell Carpenter. On November 9, 1956, in Potter Brook, she married Charles M. Nelson, who predeceased her on December 4, 2023.
Laura enjoyed painting, baking cakes, and making maple products. She served...
Alice J. KIEFER
May 8, 2025
Alice J. Kiefer, 90, of Wellsville, died on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the Wellsville Manor Care Center, with loved ones by her side. She was born January 4, 1935, in Cheektowaga, the daughter of the late Leo L. and Regina D. (Broniskzewski) Kaminski. On August 14, 1954, in Cheektowaga, she married Kenneth Kiefer, who predeceased her in 1980.
She was...
