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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Rita Adams Sick
Dec 12, 2022
W ellsville, NY – Rita Adams Sick, 95, of Wellsville, died Monday, December 12, 2022 at the Hart Comfort House with her family at her side. Born November 26, 1927 in Mount Kisco, NY, she was the daughter of the late Clinton and Eleanor (Hubbard) Adams. In Rita’s early childhood years, she and her family resided in Ridgefield, CT, where...
Rita A. Sick
Dec 12, 2022
Wellsville, NY – Rita A. Sick, 95, of Manor Hills, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022 at the Hart Comfort House in Wellsville. Friends are invited to call on Friday, January 6, 2023 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, 34 W. State Street in Wellsville. A memorial service will be conducted on...
Beverly K. Gibbs
Dec 11, 2022
Wellsville, NY – A celebration of life for Beverly K. Gibbs will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023 beginning at 2:00 pm at the Wellsville Country Club, 3006 Riverside Drive in Wellsville. Beverly passed away on December 11, 2022. To read the complete obituary or leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
Helen V. (Gaines) Edgreen
Dec 11, 2022
Helen V. Edgreen
PORT ALLEGANY- Helen V. Edgreen, 100, of Fairport, NY, formerly of Port Allegany, passed away Sunday (Dec. 11, 2022) in Crest Manor Nursing Home, Fairport, NY.
She was born September 6, 1922, a daughter of Maude “Mae” Groom Gaines. On January 11, 1941, in Olean, NY, she married Walter “Squawk” Edgreen, who...
Beverly K. Gibbs
Dec 11, 2022
Wellsville, NY – Beverly K. Gibbs, 74, passed peacefully on December 11, 2022, at Highland Hospital in Rochester, after a month-long battle with renal failure. She was born September 7, 1948 in Buffalo the daughter of the late John and Louise (Stoker) Kirsits. On July 8, 1972 she married Timothy “Tim” Gibbs, and they were able to celebrate 50 years...
John A. RILEY
Dec 9, 2022
John A. RILEY, 72, of Wellsville, NY, died peacefully Friday, December 9, 2022 in his home surrounded by his family.
Born May 17, 1950, in Wellsville, he was the son of Thomas D. and Arlene Woodcock Riley. On March 14, 1970, in the Shongo Methodist Church, he married the former Dawn M. Richardson, who predeceased him on August 4,...
Donna Jean Schleigh
Dec 8, 2022
Willing, NY – Donna Jean Schleigh, 72, of Roeske Road, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 16, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA the daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes Reeves. In Elkton, MD on December 30, 1970 she married her husband of 52 years, Thomas “Tom” Schleigh, who...
Karen M. (Lasher) Minard
Dec 8, 2022
Karen M. Minard
ELDRED-Karen M. Minard, 74, of Rt. 446, Eldred, passed away unexpectedly Thursday (Dec. 8, 2022) in her home.
Born May 16, 1948, in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of Paul H. and Rose Russell Lasher.
Karen was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of the Otto-Eldred...
Clair Eugene Heysham
Dec 7, 2022
Wellsville, NY – The Friends of Clair Eugene Heysham, are invited to a Graveside Service with full military honors on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 11 am, in Woodlawn Cemetery, of Wellsville, with Reverend Dr. Eric Ash Sr. of Trinity Lutheran Church presiding. Clair passed on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. To read the complete obituary, or to leave online condolences,...
Clair Eugene Heysham
Dec 7, 2022
Hilton, NY – Clair Eugene Heysham, 78, of Hilton, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 3, 1944 in Wellsville, the son of the late Harold and Doris (Stillman) Heysham.
“ Heysh” was a 1963 graduate of Wellsville High School. Upon graduating, he enlisted with the United State Air Force....
Irving P. Woodard
Dec 5, 2022
Irving O. Woodard
PORT ALLEGANY- Irving P. Woodard, 87, passed away Monday (Dec. 5, 2022) in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born July 10, 1935, in Pemberton, NJ, he was a son of Randolph A. and Jessie I. Phillips Woodard. On June 4, 1960, in Jamestown, NY, he married Patricia A. Anderson, who survives.
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Ronald Duane GROSS
Dec 3, 2022
Ronald Duane GROSS, 79, of Coudersport, PA, died Saturday, December 3, 2022 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born May 14, 1943, in Coudersport, he was the son of Raymond and Margaret Freeman Gross. On October 4, 1964, in Harrison Valley, he married Ida Pauline Potter, who survives. A graduate of Coudersport High School, he was employed by PennDOT for 16 years,...
David S. RIVARD
Dec 2, 2022
David Samuel RIVARD
November 30, 1972 – December 2, 2022
My grief is the last act of love I have to give to the one man I cherished with all my heart and soul. This hurts so much to write, babe. You’ve left me too soon and life will not be the same without the love you showered me with...
Barbara E. BOEKELL
Dec 2, 2022
Barbara E. BOEKELL, 95, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, December 2, 2022 in Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Wellsville.
Born January 22, 1927, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of John and Ruth Hann Baldwin. A graduate of Wellsville High School, she was employed by Reuning’s Bakery and Wellsville Auto Parts. Barbara was a member of Wellsville...
Shane M. WEINREBER
Dec 2, 2022
Shane M. WEINREBER, 43, of Shongo, NY, died Friday, December 2, 2022 in his home.
Born August 14, 1979, in Wellsville, he was the son of Mark and Linda Skillman Weinreber. Shane attended Wellsville High School, owned and operated SW Sheetmetal in Shongo, and was employed by Mazza Mechanical Services in Olean, Bill Scott Heating, and Tim Shea...
Gary And Nancy Petrichick
Nov 30, 2022
Belmont, NY – The friends of Gary and Nancy Petrichick are invited to a memorial luncheon on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at 12 noon at the Herbert DeLong American Legion Post 808, 29 Schuyler Street, Belmont, NY . Their graveside service will follow at 3 PM in Forest Hills Cemetery with full military honors for Gary’s service with the United...
Nancy H. Petrichick
Nov 30, 2022
Belmont, NY – Nancy H. Petrichick, 83, of Willets Avenue passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 24, 1939, in Buffalo, the daughter of, the late Lawrence E. and Mary (Hengerer) Hawkins. On September 5, 1958, in Hamburg, she married Gary M. Petrichick, who predeceased her on September 25,...
Kathleen S. CURRIER
Nov 28, 2022
Kathleen S. “Kathie” CURRIER, 74, of Ellisburg, PA, died Monday, November 28, 2022 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY.
Born August 19, 1948, in Cuba, NY, she was the daughter of Laddie A. and Marjorie R. Childs Parry. On February 15, 1974, in Obi, NY, she married Larry G. Currier, who predeceased her on May 23, 2011. A 1967 graduate...
Charles M. "Spood" TUBBS
Nov 27, 2022
Charles M. “Spood” TUBBS, 69, of Ulysses, PA, died Sunday, November 27, 2022 in UPMC Williamsport.
Born December 29, 1952, in Coudersport, he was the son of Charles H. and Melva Y. Snay Tubbs. On June 24, 1978, in Harrison Valley, he married the former Linda C. Roosa, who survives. He was employed as a lineman by Tri-County Rural Electric...
Jason Thomas Lane
Nov 26, 2022
Allentown, NY – Jason Thomas Lane, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 26, 2022, while visiting family in Allentown. He was born August 17, 1975 in Tucson, Arizona the son of Charles T. and Rose M. (Vigil) Lane. On August 10, 2008, in Ridley, PA he married Emily Virginia Butts who survives .
Jason was raised in Tucson,...
