Obituaries

Apr 7, 2023

Wellsville, NY -- Ge rtrude Margaret (Shine) O'Brien, 97, passed away on Good Friday, April 7, 2023, at the Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Gertrude was born on November 7, 1925, in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Catherine ( Kane ) Shine . On August 18, 1948, in Wellsville she married Matthew O’Brien who predeceased her...

Apr 7, 2023

Richard A. Ford

ROULETTE- Richard A. Ford, 79, of Second St., passed away Friday (Apr. 7, 2023) in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.

Born July 19, 1943, in Ft. Pierce, FL, he was the son of Azel R. and Adroncia J. Fischer Ford.  On July 22, 1967, in Coleville, he married Jane M. Barber, who survives. ...

Apr 7, 2023

  Josephine C. LENTOLA, 98, of Andover, NY, died Friday, April 7, 2023 in Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Wellsville. 

 

Born September 16, 1924, in Indiana, PA, she was the daughter of Anthony and Mary Zellonis Kosis.  She was married to Richard R. Lentola, who predeceased her on June 23, 2016.  She and her husband previously resided...

Apr 6, 2023

Wellsville, NY – Robert James Lehman, 92, of 3262 Proctor Road passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023 , at Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born May 31, 1930 , in Wellsville, the son of the late William C. and Lena R. (Strong) Lehman. On September 18, 1953, in Wellsville he married Winifred “Winnie” Simar.

Bob...

Apr 5, 2023

  It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Gage ZURAWA, 32, of Ulysses, PA.

 

Gage was a beloved son, brother and father. He unexpectedly went to be with our Lord on April 5, 2023. Born March 18, 1991, in Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville, he was son of Cynthia J. Zurawa and Robert William Vest,...

Apr 5, 2023

Bolivar, NY – Robert Allen Haas, 87, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Hart Comfort House in Wellsville. He was born December 29, 1935, in Kane, PA, the son of the late Vincent L. and Mary (Royer) Haas. He was the beloved husband of Teresa ( Pluta ) Haas, who survives.

Bob was a police officer with...

Apr 4, 2023

Belmont, NY – Gail M. Funk, 73, of Belmont passed away on Tuesday, April 4,2023, at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville, with her family at her side. She was born August 14, 1949, in Wellsville, the daughter of Kenneth A. and Virginia I. (White) Johnson. On December 17, 1966, in Belmont, she married Victor L. Funk who survives.

Gail...

Apr 3, 2023

Belmont, NY – Mark R. Norton, 59, of 9 South Street passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester following a brief illness. He was born August 17, 1963, in Rome, NY, the son of Richard C. and Nancy J. (Culbert) Norton.

Mark was a 1982 graduate of Scio High School. He was first...

Apr 3, 2023

  Nathan H. SCOTT, 83, of Whitesville NY, died Monday, April 3, 2023 in Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Wellsville. 

 

Born June 28, 1939, in Cuba, he was the son of William R. and Vivian J. Smith Scott.  On January 9, 1998, in Las Vegas, NV, he married the former Vickie L. Bledsoe, who survives.  He attended Belmont...

Apr 3, 2023

  Billie R. Coy HOWELL, 52, of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, April 3, 2023 in St. Vincent Hospital, Erie, PA.  

 

Born December 22, 1970, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Arnold C. and Helen P. Armstrong Coy.  In 1993, she married Michael D. Howell, who survives.  A 1989 high honors graduate of Wellsville Central School, she earned an associate’s degree...

Apr 1, 2023

Corning, NY – Patrick Michael Wilson, 65, of Forest Hill Drive passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 , at home with his family at his side . He was born August 8, 1957 , in Wellsville , the son of Gene Edgar and Mary Ida ( Moline ) Wilson .

Patrick was the youngest of six children and...

Apr 1, 2023

  Carol L. REES, 73, of Port Allegany, PA, formerly of Roulette, died Saturday, April 1, 2023 in Williamsport Hospital.  

 

Born December 25, 1949, in Olean, NY, she was the daughter of Richard S. and Wilma A. Carlson Klein.  A graduate of Port Allegany High School, she devoted her life to raising her family.  She was a Buffalo Bills fan.  

 

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Apr 1, 2023

William G. Taylor

GIFFORD- William G. Taylor, 88, of Route 646, passed away Saturday (Apr. 1, 2023) at home, with family by his side.

Born Aug. 15, 1934, he was a son of John H. and Edna V. Gallup Taylor.  On Jun. 12, 1954, in Eldred, he married Faye E. Farrell, who died May 30,...

Mar 31, 2023

Wellsville, NY – Bonita Lee Fanton, 81, of River Road, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Wellsville on August 26, 1941 the daughter of the late Robert and Marguerite (Quick) Cornelius. On February 8, 1958 in Wellsville, she married her husband of 48 years, Robert Glenn Fanton, who predeceased...

Mar 29, 2023

Wellsville, NY – Thomas Edward Allen, 72, of Wellsville, died Tuesday, March 29, at Jones Memorial Hospital, as a result of injuries suffered in a tragic fire at his Pine Street home. He was born March 10, 1950, in Cuba, NY, the son of the late James H. “Red” and Marie (McMahon) Allen. On July 2, 1971, he was married...

Mar 28, 2023

Wellsville, NY – Michael Marino, 77, of Brooklyn Avenue passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday March 28, 2023 in the Town of Wellsville. He was born on July 21, 1945 in New York City and moved to Wellsville in 1987.

Mike was a character who kept to himself and could be seen walking throughout the village. He is...

Mar 27, 2023

Clifford L. “Ted” Boyer

PORT ALLEGANY- Clifford L. “Ted” Boyer, 89, of Chestnut St., passed away Monday (Mar. 27, 2023) in the Olean General Hospital.

Born in Liberty Township, PA, on Sept. 18, 1933, he was the son of Ella Boyer. On June 28, 1958, in Keating Summit, he married Audrey “Connie” Mantz, who died...

Mar 26, 2023

  Shirley A. JEWELL, 76, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of East Bangor, died Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY.  

 

She was born September 17, 1946, in Easton.  On November 3, 1966, in Belvidere, NJ, she married Larry W. Jewell, who survives.  A 1964 graduate of Bangor Area High School, she was employed as a secretary by the...

Mar 26, 2023

Wellsville, NY – L. Carl Whitesell, 85, of Carter Road, went to Heaven on Sunday, March 26, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Whitesville on January 5, 1938 the son of the late Norman and Florence (Jackson) Whitesell. On July 8, 1992 in Wellsville, he married Betsy Theoclitus, who survives.

Carl was a machinist at Dresser-Rand for...

Mar 25, 2023

  Wanda L. FULLER, 76, of Potter Brook Road, Sabinsville, PA, died Saturday, March 25, 2023 in her home.  

 

Born November 20, 1946, in Woodhull, NY, she was the daughter of Bert E. and Hazel M. Knowles Allen.  On February 14, 1983, in Ulysses, she married Ned L. Fuller, who survives.  Wanda was employed by Ames in Wellsboro, Galeton Production, and...