Obituaries

Susan D. STOYCON

Sep 29, 2021

Susan D. STOYCON, 71, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Rochester, died Wednesday, September 29, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.  Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, Wellsville, NY.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.

Sonya M. Hand

Sep 28, 2021

Belmont,Y - Sonya M. Hand, 78, of Greenwich Street, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 surrounded by family. She was born in Elmira, NY on April 21, 1943 the daughter of the late Theodore Louis Seeley and Lillian Dorothy Hunsinger. On September 18, 1965 in Belmont, she married her husband of forty-four years, Richard L. Hand, who...

Katherine A. TYLER

Sep 28, 2021

Katherine A. TYLER, 64, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Scio, died Tuesday, September 28, 2021.

POSTPONED---The Katherine A. TYLER memorial service and gathering scheduled Saturday, October 23rd at Knights Creek Church in Scio has been POSTPONED.

Born November 27, 1956, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Royce and Mildred Miles Hults.  She was employed by...

Gerald E. "Gary" GILL

Sep 27, 2021

Gerald E. “Gary” GILL, 75, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Monday, September 27, 2021 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born September 25, 1946, in Harrison Township, he was the son of Charles and Emma Seeley Gill.  Gary operated a dairy farm on Harrison Fox Hill, then drove truck for over 35 years, hauling milk most of that time.

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Margaret Louise “Peg” Viglietta

Sep 20, 2021

Wellsville, NY – Margaret Louise “Peg” Viglietta, 65, of 179 E. Dyke Street passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on December 26, 1955 in Olean, the daughter of the late Ellery and Marjorie (Rounds) Songster. On July 26, 1974 in Franklinville she married Danny A. Viglietta, who survives....

James Leroy Cline (Barney)

Sep 18, 2021

Belmont, NY - James Leroy Cline (Barney) went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Born January 2, 1955 in Cuba, NY to Norman Cline and Mabel Powell. James grew up in Belmont and since he was old enough to hold a wrench helped his Dad in the family business - Cline’s Garage and Salvage...

Nancy Jean Cooley Witter

Sep 18, 2021

Wellsville, NY - Nancy Jean Cooley Witter of 3668 East State Street went to be with her Lord on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Mrs. Witter was born July 25, 1940 in Olean, NY to Harold and Doris (Green) Cooley. On May 31, 1958, she married Lester Neal Witter in Shinglehouse, PA. Lester preceded her in death after 44 years of...

Victoria D. JOHNSON

Sep 18, 2021

Victoria D. JOHNSON, 66, of North Bingham, PA, died Saturday, September 18, 2021 in her home.

Born July 31, 1955, in Gloucester, MA, she was the daughter of Robert L. and Dorothy Smith Herrick.  On May 7, 1978, in Gloucester, she married Eric M. Johnson, who survives.  A nurse’s aide and LPN, she was employed by Soldiers & Sailors...

Richard Maurice Petri

Sep 18, 2021

Bellevue, Washington - Richard Maurice Petri: Dick was born in Kenmore, NY to William Peter Petri, (building contractor and finish carpenter) and Merriam Stone Petri, (a school principal). During the Great Depression, they relocated to Wellsville, NY and purchased “The Home Diner”. Dick could often be found peeling potatoes and helping out when he was not in school.

Dick...

H. Mason Sorensen

Sep 16, 2021

Wellsville, NY - H. Mason Sorensen, 76, of Wellsville, NY, entered his eternal reward in his home, surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 16th, 2021. Mason, the son of Herbert V. Sorensen and C. Helen Mason, was born in 1945 in Seattle Washington and is predeceased by his son, Aaron Sorensen.

He is survived by his loving wife,...

Lindsey A. JOHNSON

Sep 16, 2021

Lindsey A. JOHNSON, 36, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Jamestown, died Thursday, September 16, 2021.

Born September 28, 1984, in Jamestown, she was the daughter of Donald C. and Carol A. Fiorella Johnson.  Surviving are:  a daughter, Ryleigh Anderson;  a sister, Erin Johnson;  and brother-in-law, Robert Waite, all of Jamestown.  She was predeceased by her parents.

A private gathering will be...

Patricia J. DREW

Sep 15, 2021

Patricia J. DREW, 82, of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.

Born October 10, 1938, in Gowanda, she was the daughter of Hank and Marjorie Waite Drew.  A graduate of Cattaraugus High School, she was a self-employed cleaner.

Surviving are:  three children, Sharry Gross of Wellsville, Barry (Crystal) Gross of Little Valley,...

Janice W. Gustafson

Sep 13, 2021

Wellsville, NY - Janice W. Gustafson, 94, of 32 Brooklyn Heights went to be with her Lord and Savior, on  Monday, September 13, 2021 shortly after arrival at River Hospital in Alexandra Bay, NY. She passed in the Thousand Islands an area she loved throughout her life. She was born December 7, 1926 in Perth Amboy, NJ, the daughter of...

Hunter J. Whitney

Sep 12, 2021

Hunter J. Whitney PORT ALLEGANY- Hunter J. Whitney, 18, of Route 6, passed away Sunday (Sept. 12, 2021) as a result of injuries sustained from an automobile accident, on Route 66, Marienville, PA. Born June 25, 2003, in Coudersport, PA, he was the son of Timothy C. and Paula S. Card Whitney. He was a lifetime resident of the area...

Fred A. ROBERTS, Jr.

Sep 11, 2021

Fred A. ROBERTS, Jr., 72, of Wellsville, NY, died Saturday, September 11, 2021 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.

Born June 14, 1949, in Olean, he was the son of Fred A. and Patricia Prince Roberts.  A graduate of Wellsville High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps serving honorably from 1970 – 1973 with two tours in...

Anna W. Hand

Sep 11, 2021

Wellsville, NY - Anna W. Hand, 77, of 100 Johnson Street, passed away at home on Saturday, September 11, 2021, hoping to greeted by Elvis Presley at the heavenly gates. She was born on June 20, 1944 in Elkland, PA the daughter of  the late Doanld and Mary (Jeffers) Hand.

Ann was a housewife, a loving mother, grandmother, sister,...

Senta D. Streeter

Sep 10, 2021

Wellsville, NY - Senta D. Streeter, 88, of Wheeler Place died Friday, September 10, 2021 following a brief illness. Mrs. Streeter was born March 1, 1933 in Mt. Kisco to Stephen and Marguerite (Brocking) Dombrowsky. On October 13, 1962, in Port Henry, she married Alpheus R. Streeter, who predeceased her on October 27, 2012.

She was a 1950 regents...

Betty J. CARY

Sep 8, 2021

Betty J. CARY, 94, of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, September 8, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.

Born December 31, 1926, in Hornell, she was the daughter of Herbert W. and Iva M. Crowner Masters.  On October 21, 1949, she married Paul R. W. Cary, who predeceased her on January 2, 1976.  A 1944 graduate of Hornell High School,...

Melvin L. CRIPPEN

Sep 7, 2021

Melvin L. CRIPPEN, 85, of Westfield, PA, died Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born November 12, 1935, in Hector Township, he was the son of Louis W. “Luke” and Arvilla M. Seeley Crippen.  On September 12, 1959, in Sunderlinville, he married the former Cecil Ann “Sally” McCoy, who survives.  He was employed by Cowanesque Valley Iron...

Phyllis SAWYER

Sep 6, 2021

Phyllis S. SAWYER, 96, of Whitesville, NY, died Monday, September 6, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.

Born May 8, 1925, in Whitesville, she was the daughter of Minard J. and Mildred Erway Swort.  On March 12, 1945, in the Brooklyn Navy Chapel, she married Robert H. Sawyer, who predeceased her on December 31, 1998.  A graduate of Whitesville...