Obituaries

Apr 30, 2023

Scio, NY – Michael L. McKinley, 78, of Back River Road, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, in his home, surrounded by family. He was born on May 23, 1944, in Hornell, NY, the son of the late Francis and Mary Ellen (Gavin) McKinley.

Mike worked for the City of Hornell and later for Hollands Lumber before joining...

Apr 28, 2023

  Amy Nicole JOHNSON, of Galeton, PA, born October 17, 1989, passed away unexpectedly on April 28, 2023.

 

Amy was an immeasurable person in many ways. As achingly beautiful as she was–with a beaming smile and sparkling (and often mischievous) green eyes–her heart and brilliant mind were even more stunning. She was many things wrapped into one small...

Apr 28, 2023

Wellsville, NY – Hartrick James “Butch” Brownell Jr.,75, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at home following a brief illness. He was born February 24, 1948, in Wellsville the son of the late Hartrick J. “Bud” and Virginia (Empson) Brownell Sr.

Butch was a long-time resident of th e 106 Road in Wellsville. He served in the United...

Apr 28, 2023

  June C. MASTIN, 56, of Bath, NY, died Friday, April 28, 2023 in Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY.  

 

Born September 11, 1966, in Wellsboro, PA, she was the daughter of Clifford and Mary Ann Johnson Pollock, Jr.  A 1985 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she earned a degree in human services in 2001 from Alfred State College...

Apr 27, 2023

Wellsville NY – Betty L. Baldwin, 76, of 160 Seneca Street, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 , at Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born in Bradford, PA on March 16, 1947 , the daughter of the late Washington and Violet Nelly ( Shugers ) Riley. On May 4, 1987 , in Westminster, MD she married...

Apr 27, 2023

Patricia L. Osani

PORT ALLEGANY- Patricia L. Osani, 91, of Max Roys Dr., passed away Thursday (April 27, 2023) in the Pavilion at Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Born March 18, 1932, in Mansfield, PA, she was a daughter of Chester A. and Maude M. Dewey Feig.  On June 2, 1956, in Galeton, PA, she married...

Apr 27, 2023

Cuba , NY – Nancy A. Baker, 83, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Cuba Memorial Hospita l following a brief illness. She was born May 19, 1939, in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of the late John H. and Lillian G. ( Custer ) Pleiman .

Nancy has resided in Evans, CO, Belmont, NY, Belfast, NY, and...

Apr 25, 2023

  Sarah J. BREEMES, 74, of Scio, NY, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023 in her home. 

 

Born February 17, 1949, in Dansville, she was the daughter of Clayton and Sarah Miles Fuller. 

 

Surviving are:  two children, Kenneth E. (Vickie Robinson) Breemes and Crystal L. (Duane Cox) Breemes;  a grandson, Alexander Breemes;  and two sisters, Rose Tallman and Edith Pragle. ...

Apr 24, 2023

  Delmar D. SLINGERLAND, 89, of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, April 24, 2023 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. 

 

Born December 29, 1933, in Andrews Settlement, he was the son of Harvey A. and Edith Louise Pomeroy Slingerland.  A graduate of Genesee High School, he attended Alfred State College for electrical.  A US Army Veteran, he served honorably from...

Apr 24, 2023

  Vivian L. SHERWOOD, 90, of Hallsport, NY, died Monday, April 24, 2023 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA. 

 

Born July 11, 1932, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Orville and Cora Goodridge Perkins.  On July 28, 1951, in Hallsport, she married Richard M. “Dick” Sherwood, who predeceased her on June 8, 2019.  She was a 1950 graduate of...

Apr 23, 2023

  Alwin L. “Al” SEELEY, 73, of Potter Brook Road, Westfield, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023 in his home surrounded by his daughters. 

 

Born May 30, 1949, in Teed Hollow, he was the son of Floyd E. and Bonita “Bonnie” Houghtaling Seeley.  On December 14, 1969, in Ulysses, he married the former Sandra J. Madison, who...

Apr 22, 2023

Wellsville, NY – Jon F. Ebeling, 82, of N orth Highland Avenue passed away on Saturday , April 22, 2023 , at St. James Hospital in Hornell with his family at his side. He was born February 17, 1941, in Wellsville, the son of the late Frederick “Ted” and Elizabeth “ Minnie ” (Lampe) Ebeling. In 197 6 at Trinity...

Apr 16, 2023

West Almond – The friends of Patricia K. Sweeney are invited to call on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 11 – 1 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home of Belmont, 17 Schuyler Street . The family would like to offer an open invitation for a luncheon in Patricia’s memory that will follow that day at 2 PM at...

Apr 16, 2023

West Almond , NY – Patricia K. Winterhalter Sweeney, 74 , of County Road 2 A , peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on May 14, 1948 , in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Ernest D. and Mildred “Mitzi” C. ( Osgood ) Winterhalter . On May 13,...

Apr 14, 2023

Wellsville, NY – Edwin Eugene Smith, 94, of Seneca Street, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 , at Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center with his family by his side. He was born May 19, 1928 , in Coudersport, PA the son of the late Richard William and Eva Mae (Rogers) Smith.

Eddy was raised in...

Apr 14, 2023

  Mary L. BROOKS, 76, of Westfield, PA, died Friday, April 14, 2023 in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  

 

Born October 11, 1946, in Cowanesque, she was the daughter of Charles Patrick and Martha May Brown McLaughlin.  On August 28, 1971, in Wellsboro, she married Robert E. Brooks, who survives.  A 1964 graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School, she was employed by...

Apr 12, 2023

Lakewood, NY – Gayle Marie Bernard, 85, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care in Lakewood, NY.  She was born June 5, 1937, in Wellsville, NY the daughter of the late Glenn and Mildred (Etsler) Hazzard. On June 1, 1963, she married Eugene “Gene” Barnard who predeceased her on January 25, 1979.

Gayle...

Apr 11, 2023

  Cynthia E. SPINKS, 61, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Scio, died Tuesday, April 11, 2023 in her home. 

 

Born January 27, 1962, in Jamestown, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Esther V. Stevens Spinks.  A 1980 graduate of Scio Central School, she earned a degree from Olean Business Institute.  She was employed by Allegany County ARC...

Apr 9, 2023

  Darryl R. LEWIS, 75, of Whitesville, NY, died Sunday, April 9, 2023 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. 

 

Born March 8, 1948, in Wellsville, he was the son of Dorr F. and Loretta A. Hunt Lewis.  He was a 1966 graduate of Whitesville Central School.  A Vietnam Veteran, he served honorably with the US Army from 1969 – 1971. ...

Apr 8, 2023

Wellsville, NY – Nina C. Mitchell, 98, of 4394 Fords Brook Road passed away on Saturday April 8, 2023, at Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Cente r. She was born December 7, 1924, in Syracuse, the daughter of the late Nicola and Filomena ( P isacreta ) DiTondo . On August 1, 1953, in Rochester , she married Ernest F....