Obituaries

Mary A. WILKINSON

Jun 21, 2022

Mary A. WILKINSON, 75, of Coudersport, PA, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born February 6, 1947, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Robert W. and Isabelle “Izzy” Yardlay Gibson.  She was married to Raymond “Butch” Wilkinson, who predeceased her in 1982.  A graduate of 1965 Northern Potter High School, she earned an associate’s degree in...

Charles P. HOOFTALLEN

Jun 20, 2022

Charles P. HOOFTALLEN, 74, of St. Marys, PA, formerly of Emporium, Ulysses, and Austin, died Monday, June 20, 2022 in Penn Highlands, Dubois.

Born July 27, 1947, in Scranton, he was the son of Elias Charles and Eva M Sabetine Hooftallen, Jr.  Raised in Austin, he attended Austin High School and later went on to earn his GED....

Elizabeth "Betty" SILSBY

Jun 20, 2022

Elizabeth H. “Betty” SILSBY, 91, of Genesee, PA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 20, 2022 in her home.

Born January 2, 1931, in Elkland, she was the daughter of Walter and Helen Martin Davenport.  On December 23, 1948, in Alfred Station, NY, she married William F. Silsby, who predeceased her on November 9, 1998.  She...

Robert J. STILES

Jun 15, 2022

Robert J. STILES, 80, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in his home.

Born November 18, 1941, in New Castle, he was the son of Therold and Mildred Stewart Stiles.  A graduate of Galeton Area High School, he was employed by Walmart, Chattanooga Labeling, and Ulysses Lumber.  Bob enjoyed woodworking, reading westerns, especially Louis L’Amour, drawing, and...

Michael E. Faber

Jun 15, 2022

Olean, NY – Michael E. Faber, 59, of 132 North Union Street, unexpectedly died at home. He was born in Wellsville on January 22, 1963 the son of James R. Sr. and Katherine E. (Gordnier) Faber.

Michael was a 1981 graduate of Andover Central Schools. He worked in the healthcare industry as a Home Health Aide for most of...

James W. Ostrander

Jun 14, 2022

James W. Ostrander

ELDRED- James W. Ostrander, 53, of Canfield Hollow Rd., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday (June 14, 2022) in his home.

Born September 26, 1968, in Port Allegany, he was a son of Norman and Janet Spiegel Ostrander.  On Aug. 15, 1998, in Eldred, he married Lisa M. Bair, who survives.

James...

Richard G. WIDMEIER, Jr.

Jun 14, 2022

Richard G. WIDMEIER, Jr., 42, of Canton, PA, formerly of Coudersport, died Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.

Born September 20, 1979, in Philadelphia, he was the son of Richard G. and Deborah D. Adams Widmeier. A 1997 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he studied computer science at Mansfield University. He was employed...

Barbara J. (Afman) Houwer

Jun 13, 2022

Barbara Jean Afman Houwer

ROULETTE- Barbara Jean Afman Houwer, 68, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, of Kim Hill Rd., passed away Monday (June 13, 2022) at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA surrounded by her children and held in love.

Barbara was a graduate of Denver Christian High School, Denver, CO, class...

W. Neil HASKINS

Jun 11, 2022

Walter Neil HASKINS, 93, of East Rochester, NY, formerly of Wellsville, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2022.

Born May 29, 1929, in Coudersport, PA, he was the son of Irving W. and Mary Anna Snyder Haskins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife of over 61 years, Helen Sylvia Gregory Haskins;...

Francis “Fran” L. Lanphier

Jun 10, 2022

Wellsville, NY -  Francis “Fran” L. Lanphier, 88, of 249 N. Main Street passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born May 19, 1934 in Bath, the son of the late Dallas and Viva (Austin) Lanphier. On November 26, 1958 in Scio he married the love of his life Joan Marie Tucker who predeceased...

Martha L. FRITH

Jun 9, 2022

Martha L. FRITH, nee Leach, 69, of Galeton, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 9, 2022 in her home.  She fought hard with a very rare form of cancer but was unable to overcome it.  Born December 13, 1952, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Robert and Ida Ruth Miller Leach.  On June 24, 1972, in St. Paul Lutheran Church, Galeton, she...

Catherine "Kay" FLEWELLYN

Jun 7, 2022

Catherine “Kay” FLEWELLYN, 87, of Whites Corners, PA, died Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born July 27, 1934, in Rixford, she was the daughter of Louis Thomas and Martha N. Messler Stives.  On November 9, 1957, in Whitesville, NY, she married Craig A. Flewellyn, who predeceased her on May 2, 2016.  Kay was employed by Jones...

James J. Mcandrew

Jun 4, 2022

Wellsville, NY – James J. McAndrew, 90, of 28 Orchard Place, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in the Town of Ward on October 29, 1931 the son of the late George P. and Carroltta (Corwin) McAndrews. On December 22, 1956 in Andover, he married his wife of sixty-five years,...

Denise D. LAUBSCHER

Jun 4, 2022

Denise D. LAUBSCHER (Bingman), 55, departed this earth peacefully on June 4, 2022 in New York with her family by her side.

Denise was predeceased by her father, Harold Laubscher, Jr.;  and her sister Robin Bingman.  She was later adopted and predeceased by her stepfather, Gary Bingman.  She was also predeceased by grandparents, James (Geralidne) Yost, Harold (Verna) Laubscher,...

Mary Catherine Linza

Jun 3, 2022

Wellsville, NY – Mary Catherine Linza, 92, of State Route 19S, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022 at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. She was born February 18, 1930 in Wellsville the daughter of the late John and Florence (Logue) Bastian. On August 30, 1947 in Shongo, she married her husband of 66 years, Donald R. Linza, who predeceased...

Virginia M. (Caulkins) Russell

Jun 2, 2022

Virginia M. Russell

PORT ALLEGANY- Virginia M. Russell, 89, of Arlington Heights, IL, formerly of Port Allegany, passed away Thursday (Jun. 2, 2022) in the Lutheran Home, Arlington Heights, IL.

Born Feb. 19, 1933, in Roulette, she was a daughter of Lynn and Louise Thiegles Caulkins.  On Dec. 5, 1954, in Roulette, she married Robert...

Basil "Bucky" A. Freeman, Jr.

Jun 1, 2022

Basil A. “Bucky” Freeman, Jr.

PORT ALLEGANY- Basil A. “Bucky” Freeman, Jr., 89, of Meadow Lane, passed away Wednesday (June 1, 2022) in the Olean General Hospital.

Born Aug. 10, 1932, a son of Basil A. and Catherine M. Obleski Freeman.  On Jan. 6, 1951, in Smethport, he married Patricia J. Walker, who died Aug....

Austin Thomas O’Grady

May 30, 2022

Wellsville, NY – Austin Thomas O’Grady, 82, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at the Hart Comfort House surrounded by his loving family. Tom, as he was known to his friends and family, was born August 11, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri to Austin C. and Doris (Prentice) O’Grady. On December 28, 1963 he married Roseanna Collins who survives....

John R. Mcelwee

May 27, 2022

John R. McElwee

PORT ALLEGANY- John R. McElwee, 51, of Button Rd., passed away Friday (May 27, 2022) in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born November 12, 1970, in Coudersport, he was a son of Paul F. and Mary Lou VanZile McElwee.  On Apr. 30, 2005, he married Phyllis A. Grossman, who survives.

He was...

Barbara S. BENNER

May 27, 2022

Barbara S. BENNER, 91, of Wayne, PA, died Friday, May 27, 2022.  Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.