Obituaries

Jul 17, 2022

Gladys L. “Happy” Kelley, 95, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, July 17, 2022 in her home surrounded by her family. She was a resident of Wellsville for 59 years. 

Born in Crawfordville, GA on September 26, 1926, she was the daughter of Raymond and Kitty Clyde Beazley Lunsford.   Mrs. Kelley was a graduate of Alexander Stephens Institute in 1944. She was...

Jul 16, 2022

Linda M. BROKAW, 74, of Scio, NY, died Saturday, July 16, 2022 in her home.  

Born June 13, 1948, in Hornell, she was the daughter of Howard and Sarah Ruth Duryea Brokaw.  A graduate of Hornell High School, she was a stay-at-home mother raising her six children.  Linda was a social person who loved country music, especially Ronnie Milsap and Conway Twitty,...

Jul 16, 2022

Sharon Rose Langan SHARP, 71, of Whitesville, NY, formerly of Ulysses, PA, died Saturday, July 16, 2022 in her home.

Born August 9, 1950, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Frank Arthur and Margie R. Bush Langan.  On January 18, 1970, in Gold, she married Richard G. Sharp, Jr., who survives.  A graduate of Northern Potter...

Jul 16, 2022

Debra A. DANIEL, 70, of Ulysses, PA, died Saturday, July 16, 2022 in her home.

Born July 6, 1952, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of Earl and Ann Gemza Miller.  She was married to Terry N. Daniel, who survives.  Formerly of the Lehigh Valley, Debbie and her husband moved to Ulysses in 1997.  She was an avid horticulturist and...

Jul 15, 2022

Richburg, NY – Robert E. Gordon, 77, of 175 Griffith Street, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022, at the Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Wellsville.  Robert was born in Wayland, NY on August 9, 1944, the son of the late Edwin and Dorothea (Baley) Gordon.

Bob was a life-time member of the New York State Fireman’s...

Jul 14, 2022

Stanley C. PROUTY, 74, of Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, July 14, 2022 in his home.

Born August 21, 1947, in Blossburg, he was the son of Clarence C. and Bessie L. Knickerbocker Prouty.  On August 24, 1968, in the West Pike Baptist Church, he married the former Carolyn F. Tubbs, who survives.  A 1965 graduate of Galeton High School,...

Jul 11, 2022

Wellsville, NY – David Earl Cline, 79,  passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022; after a few months of declining health, David died peacefully, at home, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Wellsville in 1942, to father Oristus “Rit” Cline and mother Florence “Flossie” Munger-Cline. David’s family was often entertained with detailed stories of his youth growing up...

Jul 10, 2022

Rotonda FL - Frederick T. Burrell, 82, of Rotonda West, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 10, 2022, surrounded by his family at the Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte, FL. Fred was born July 22, 1939, in Port Allegany, PA the son of the late Clyde and Louise (Lunn) Burrell.

Fred graduated from Northern Potter High School...

Jul 10, 2022

Wellsville, NY – Becky Lyn Beebe, 40, of 133 N. Highland Avenue, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born October 3, 1981 in Wellsville the daughter of Earl D. and Jeanette (Densmore) Stonemetz.

Becky was a 2000 graduate of Wellsville High School. She began her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant at...

Jul 8, 2022

Wellsville, NY - Christian P. Robinson, 44, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022 in Wellsville. He was born July 7, 1978 in Warsaw, NY, the son of Brian K. and Susan M. (Deschler) Robinson.

Chris was a 1996 graduate of Warsaw High School, and attended Niagara University. He was formerly employed at the Kwik Fill in Wellsville for...

Jul 3, 2022

Eric M. JOHNSON, 74, of North Bingham, PA, died Sunday, July 3, 2022 in his home.

Born January 13, 1948, in Gloucester, MA, he was the son of Herbert Preston and Rosalie Joan Frontiero Johnson.  On May 7, 1978, in Gloucester, he married the former Victoria D. Herrick, who predeceased him on September 18, 2021.  Eric owned and operated...

Jul 1, 2022

Rushford, NY – Sandra J. Carlin, 76, of 9894 Cream Ridge Road passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 at home with family by her side. She was born June 19, 1946 in Wellsville the daughter of the late Robert W. and Esther M. (Tait) Costello.

Sandra was a 1964 graduate of Wellsville High School. She was formerly employed...

Jun 30, 2022

Cindy I. Winston

PORT ALLEGANY- Cindy I. Winston, 63, of S. Main St., went to be with her Lord, Thursday (Jun. 30, 2022) in the Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, NY.

Born January 15, 1959, she was a daughter of Gordon A. and Neva R. Griswold Winston.

Cindy was a lifetime resident of...

Jun 30, 2022

Patricia A. HUNT, 79, of Westfield, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 30, 2022 in her home surrounded by family.

Born August 25, 1942, in Austin, she was the daughter of Walter and Rolla Reed McCloskey.  A graduate of Austin Area High School, she earned a degree from Williamsport Area Community College, North Campus, Wellsboro, to become...

Jun 29, 2022

Lebanon, TN – Debra Lynn House, 63, passed away on June 29, 2022. She was born May 17, 1959 in Wellsville, NY the daughter of the late James and Margaret (McNeill) House.

Deb enjoyed singing, traveling, and being with her family. As an accomplished singer, she sang at the Vatican, Notre Dame in Paris, and for Pope Benedict. She...

Jun 29, 2022

Ronald R. MATHWIG, 67, of Genesee, PA, formerly of Bedminster, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 in Williamsport Hospital.

Born June 16, 1955, in Doylestown, he was the son of Reinhardt and Dorothy Lauer Mathwig.  Mr. Mathwig served honorably with the U.S. Army National Guard of Pennsylvania for 22 years, retiring as a Sergeant.  After his service with the Army...

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...

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....

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...

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...