Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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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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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

Nov 25, 2022

  Cherlayne T. “Layne” SHORT, 69, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, November 25, 2022 in Wellsville Manor Care Center. 

 

Born December 27, 1952, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Bruce V. Sr. and Wilma Withey Taggart.  On February 14, 1982, in Wellsville, she married Frank D. Short, Jr., who survives.  A graduate of Wellsville High School, she attended...

Nov 24, 2022

Eldred, PA – Leila F. Slocum, 89, formerly of 63 Evens Road passed away peacefully on  Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Sweden Valley Manor in Coudersport, PA. She was born September 27, 1933 in Bolivar the daughter of the late George and Marjorie (Marsh) Fanton. In 1955 she married Douglas Slocum, who predeceased her on March 28, 1990. Leila was...

Nov 24, 2022

  Todd C. FURMAN, 56, of Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, November 24, 2022 at UPMC Cole, Coudersport.  

 

Born November 9, 1966, in Binghamton, NY, he was the son of Graydon Dean and Judith A. Bell Furman.  On January 15, 2021, in Ulysses, he married Tobi Renee Darrington, who survives.  A graduate of Greene Central High School, Greene, NY, he was self-employed...

Nov 23, 2022

  Shannon S. SNYDER, 61, of Dubois, PA, formerly of Andrews Settlement, died Wednesday, November 23, 2022 in Penn Highlands, Dubois.  

 

Born April 28, 1961, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Charles and Ila May McCaslin Smith.  A 1980 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she was employed by UPMC Cole as a CNA.  She enjoyed ceramics, sewing, puzzles, and...