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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
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.
Alfred E. ANTHONY
May 23, 2022
Alfred Earl ANTHONY, 85, of Largo, FL, died Wednesday, May 23, 2022 in Largo Medical Center following a brief illness.
Born January 22, 1937, in Blossburg, PA, he was the son of Alfred W. Anthony and Martha Hammond Anthony. Alfred grew up in North Fork, PA. For his last years of school, he and his sister, Mary, went to live...
Cynthia Wenslow
May 23, 2022
Alfred, NY – Monday, May 23, 2022 at 4:59 PM, the greatly beloved Cynthia Wenslow, 59 years old, breathed her last. She was peaceful, relieved of the pain, and bathed in the love of her beloved family. It was in the same hospital where she was born. Her family recalls, “The medical staff was crying as much as we were;...
Nancy L. (Lilly) Thomas
May 22, 2022
Nancy L. Thomas
TURTLEPOINT- Nancy L. Thomas, 74, of Route 155, passed away Sunday (May 22, 2022) in the Olean General Hospital, after a brief illness.
Born March 24, 1948, in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of James L. and Edna B. Safford Lilly. On June 27, 1969, in Port Allegany, she married Dennis...
Jeffrey Dale BAKER
May 20, 2022
Jeffrey Dale BAKER, 62, of Friendship, NY, died Friday, May 20, 2022 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.
Friends may call at OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY on Thursday, June 9, 2022 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.
Born November 8, 1959, in Wellsville, he was the son of Richard...
