Obituaries

Jul 21, 2023

  Joseph F. COSTA, 83, of Coudersport, PA, died Friday, July 21, 2023 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.  

 

Born June 21, 1940, in Coudersport, he was the son of Joseph S. and Frances Zot Costa.  A 1958 graduate of Coudersport High School and a 1962 graduate of Penn State University, he earned a degree in electrical engineering.  Following graduation, he was...

Jul 20, 2023

Laurier James “Larry” Lessard Sr, 86, a lifelong resident of Scio, NY, passed away on July 20, 2023. His family was blessed to be able to share with him over his last hours how very loved he truly was.

Larry was born in Plattsburgh, NY on October 13, 1936 and spent his childhood in Scio, NY, where he enjoyed...

Jul 19, 2023

  Jack J. JONES, 72, of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, July 19, 2023 in Mercy Hospital, Buffalo. 

 

Born September 7, 1950, in Wellsville, he was the son of Robert and Rachel J. McAllister Jones.  Jack attended Whitesville Central School.  He was employed by the Parks and Recreation Department with the Village of Wellsville.  Jack was a member of...

Jul 18, 2023

  Donald E. CHAPMAN, 96, of Mills, PA, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in his home.  

 

Born May 25, 1927, in Belvidere, NY, he was the son of Anson Daniel and Margaret Hile Chapman.  On December 24, 1950, in West Bingham, he married the former Norma L. Patterson, who predeceased him on December 24, 2020.  A World War II Veteran, he served...

Jul 14, 2023

Hallsport, NY - Mary L. McConnell of the Hallsport Road passed away on Friday, July 14, in her home. She was born on June 6, 1940 in Andover to Clarence and Hazel LaFever Kemp. In June of 1958 she married James McConnell who survives. Mary was a long time resident of the Hallsport Area who spent her life looking after...

Jul 10, 2023

  Durwood M. ADAMS, 84, of Mills, PA, died Monday, July 10, 2023 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.  Born July 25, 1938, in Harrison Valley, he was the fourth child of Lawrence and Dorothy Abbott Adams.  On October 30, 1971, in Manchester, NH, he married the former Marie Ann Jeannette Cote, who predeceased him on October 1, 2011.  

 

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Jul 8, 2023

Wellsville, NY – Bonnie L. Johnson, 78, of 103 North Brooklyn Avenue, passed away quietly on the morning of Saturday, July 8, 2023 , at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY with her family by her side. She was born on March 15, 1945 , in Jamestown, the daughter of the late Alton and Christina (Jones) Anderson.

She attended Southwestern...

Jul 8, 2023

  Donald J. HAMILTON, Sr., 78, of Genesee, PA, died Saturday, July 8, 2023 in his home.  

 

Born February 27, 1945, in Coudersport, he was the son D. Blair and Vivian Lewis Hamilton.  On October 25, 1969, in Genesee, he married the former Barbara J. Williams, who predeceased him on January 16, 2001.  He was a 1964 graduate of Northern Potter...

Jul 6, 2023

Hinsdale, NY - Warren B. Dixon, age 82 , of the Isaman Road passed away on Saturday July 6 at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. He was born in Olean on November 14, 1941 to the late Zedric and Lois Amsler Dixon. In 1986 in Limestone , New York he married JoAnn Hill who survives.

Warren was...

Jul 2, 2023

Belmont, NY – John R. “Jack” Winterhalter , 87 , of Milton Street, passed away on Sunday, July 02, 2023. He was born March 13, 1936, in Belmont, the son of the late Frederick and Pearl (Rogers) Winterhalter . On October 12, 1957, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Belmont, he married Helen Whitney, who predeceased him January 19, 2021....

Jul 1, 2023

  Justin AGUGLIA, 49, of Clay, NY, died Saturday, July 1, 2023.  

 

Born March 19, 1974, in Buffalo, he was the son of Ken and Kathleen Feroleto Aguglia.  A graduate of Alfred State Architectural Engineering program, Justin was employed as a construction superintendent by S.J. Thomas Co. in Syracuse.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and building.  He loved spending time with his...

Jun 30, 2023

Shirley J. BELL, 65, of Westfield, PA, died Friday, June 30, 2023 in her home.  

 

Born March 24, 1958, in Blossburg, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Effie Ruby Weeks Swan.  She was married to Pamela M. Welch, who survives.  A member of Galeton Area High School class of 1976, she was employed by Truck-Lite in Wellsboro, Guthrie in...

Jun 26, 2023

  Lawrence W. “Larry” STANNARD, III, 82, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of West Jordan, UT, died Monday, June 26, 2023 in the Comfort House of Allegany County, Wellsville. 

 

Born June 24, 1941, in Wellsville, he was the son of Lawrence William and Vera Janice Potter Stannard, Jr.  He served honorably with the U.S. Army in Korea and Germany...

Jun 25, 2023

  Ruth E. BUTTON, 99, of Tioga, PA, died Sunday, June 25, 2023 in the Green Home, Wellsboro.  

 

Born January 18, 1924, in Ulysses, she was the daughter of Arthur and Bertha Button Blackman.  On January 18, 1967, in Tioga, she married Eugene M. Button, who survives.  She was employed by Corning Glass Co. and later as a cook by Amory...

Jun 21, 2023

North Tonawanda, NY - Dianne C. Buchholz, 84,  formerly of Hallsport Road passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at the Northgate Health Care in North Tonawanda, N.Y.  She was born on November 9, 1938 in Lockport, NY, the daughter of the late Ru e ben and Hilda (Schimschack) Stenzel. On June 7, 1958 in Bergholz she married he e...

Jun 19, 2023

Wellsville, NY – Margaret Ann Ordiway , 71, of First Street, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Jones Memorial Hospital. She was born April 10, 1952, the daughter of the late Delburt W. and Margaret L. (Ransom) Campbell. On December 23, 1978, in Wellsville she married Milon J. Ordiway , who predeceased her October 8, 2022.

Margaret...

Jun 18, 2023

Belmont, NY – Jeffrey J. Jordan, 63, of Greenwich Street, passed away on June 18, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. He was born June 3, 1960 , in Wellsville, the son of the late John and Mary (Knapp) Jordan.

Jeff was a life-long resident of Belmont, graduating from Belmont Central School in 1978. While in school he...

Jun 18, 2023

  Richard J. “Dick” KEATON, 76, of Galeton, PA, died Sunday, June 18, 2023 in his home.  Through his final days, Dick was able to be at home surrounded by his family and loved ones sharing memories and rejoicing and honoring his life.  He was able to be with his dogs that he loved dearly.  He was known for the love, compassion, and...

Jun 17, 2023

  A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 17, 2023 in Parker Hill Cemetery, Sunderlinville, PA for Joseph and Judith Hanes.  Also remembered at that time will be their daughter, Cynthia Hanes.  Rev. Timothy H. Miller will officiate. 

A luncheon will follow at the Pine Creek Inn, 1637 US-6 West, Galeton, PA 16922. 

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Jun 16, 2023

Wellsville, NY – Gladys Dorothy Potter, 90, of 152 Pine Street, died on Friday, June 16, 2023 , at the Hart Comfort House , where she received wonderful care. She was born June 29, 1932 , in Genesee, PA the daughter of the late Clifford and Bessie ( Benway ) Morris. As an infant, her family moved to Wellsville, where...