Obituaries

Cynthia S. (Boyer) Baxter

May 19, 2021

Cynthia S. Baxter PORT ALLEGANY- Cynthia S. Baxter, 58, of E. Mill St., passed away Wednesday (May 19, 2021) in Saint Vincent Hospital, Erie, PA. Born April 22, 1963, in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Clifford “Ted” and Audrey “Connie” Mantz Boyer.  She was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, class...

Norman P. Miller

May 18, 2021

Wellsville, NY - Norman P. Miller, 84, of 2852 Larchwood Drive, passed away May 18, 2021 at home with his family at his side. He was born in Olean on December 6, 1936, the son of the late Edwin P. and Beatrice (Jordan) Miller. On August 30, 1957 he married the former Wilda Scott, who survives.

Norm was raised...

Helene K. NAWROCKI

May 13, 2021

Helene K. NAWROCKI, 70, of Genesee, PA, died Thursday, May 13, 2021 in her home.

She was born November 10, 1950, in Philadelphia.  A graduate of Abington High School, she earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing from La Salle University.  On June 19, 1976, in Abington Township, she married Stanley W. “Stash” Nawrocki, Jr., who survives.  She was...

James M. KILBRIDE

May 13, 2021

James M. KILBRIDE, 65, of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, May 13, 2021 in his home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.

Marilyn Edwards

May 12, 2021

Wellsville, NY - Marilyn  Edwards, age 73, passed away on Wednesday May 12, 2021 at the Highland Health Care Center In Wellsville. She was born on December 31, 1947 in Wellsville to the late Franklin and Florence Earl Skillman. She predeceased by her her first husband David “Willie the Wizard” Hullihen on July 16, 1999 and her second husband William...

Arthur M. Van Tyne

May 10, 2021

Wellsville, NY - Arthur M. Van Tyne, 95, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021, at Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY, after a short illness. He was born on August 12, 1925 in Syracuse, NY, the son of the late Roy and Isabelle (Hoag) Van Tyne. He married his sweetheart Patricia (Boyd) Van Tyne, in Chicago on July 13, 1946....

Scott Dallas Bruner

May 8, 2021

Olean, NY - It saddens our hearts to announce the sudden passing of Scott Dallas Bruner on May 8, 2021 at age 62. Scott was born on April 10, 1959 in Olean, the son of Harry and Doris (Baldwin) Bruner.

Scott attended the Griffith Institute in Springville, and was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. He was a...

Frank Thomas Barnhart Jr.

May 7, 2021

Wellsville, NY - Frank Thomas Barnhart Jr., 52, of 172 Maple Avenue passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Jones Memorial Hospital. He was born November 30, 1968 in Wellsville, the son of the late Frank Thomas and Faith (Messler) Barnhart Sr.

Frank was raised in Wellsville and was a 1987 graduate of Wellsville High School. He...

April L. BURDICK

May 7, 2021

April L. BURDICK, 42, of Coudersport, PA, died Friday, May 7, 2021 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born April 8, 1979, in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Valerie Sheriff Zeigler.  On May 26, 2001, in Carlisle, she married Timothy S. Burdick, who survives.  A graduate of Boiling Springs High School, she studied early childhood education...

Robert W. Prior

May 6, 2021

Allentown, NY - Robert W. Prior, 79, of 5844 State Route 417 passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Jones Memorial Hospital, with family at his side. He was born January 1, 1942 in Mount Claire, NJ, the son of Gordon M. and Sophia T. (Chiera) Prior. On August 21, 1983 in Allentown he married Linda L. Gerringer who...

Patrick J. “The Captain” Mckinley

May 4, 2021

Wellsville -, NY - Patrick J. “The Captain” McKinley, 60, of 152 Pine Street, passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. He was born the son of the late James M. and Ann (Brown) McKinley in Hornell on June 17, 1960.

He was a life long resident of Wellsville who graduated from Wellsville High...

Chad M. Jordan

May 3, 2021

Wellsville, NY - Chad M. Jordan, 49, of 135 Pine Street, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at home. He was born October 31, 1971 in Hornell, the son of Gary K. and Barbara D. (Costello) Jordan.

Chad was a 1990 graduate of Wellsville High School, and served in the U.S. Army from 1990  to 1992. ...

Donald G. Collins

May 2, 2021

Belfast, NY - Donald G. Collins, 88, of South Street, passed away on May 2, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born the son of the late Harold L. and Leona (Lewis) Collins on August 6, 1932 in Belfast. On April 9, 1955 he married Barbara A. Doner, who predeceased him, after fifty-nine years of marriage, on...

Marilyn J. (Press) Anderson

May 1, 2021

Marilyn J. Anderson PORT ALLEGANY- Marilyn J. Anderson, 89, of Skinner Creek Rd., passed away Saturday (May 1, 2021) in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport. Born January 10, 1932, in Coudersport, she was a daughter of William Lyon and Kathryn Miller Press.  On July 20, 1957, in Shinglehouse, she married James L. Anderson, who died Aug. 2, 2005. Marilyn was longtime...

Charles F. Van Gorder

Apr 29, 2021

Wellsville, NY - Charles F. Van Gorder, 68, of Maple Avenue, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was born the son of the late Walden and Ruby (Clair) Van Gorder.

Charles was born in Addison and was a graduate of the Addison High School.

He...

Eugene S. Vangorder

Apr 29, 2021

Eugene Sidney VanGorder (July 11, 1951-April 29, 2021) In early April 2021, Gene stood at the head of the family table with his five children, four grandchildren, and beloved wife surrounding him as he led them to bless the meal. He began the prayer as he did most, and those loved ones around the table leaned in to hear his...

David W. Walsh

Apr 25, 2021

Wellsville, NY - David W. Walsh, 84, of 5696 Hog Brook Hill Road, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 in his home surrounded by family, following a long battle with cancer. He was born in Wellsville, on March 27, 1937 the son of the late Walter G. and Jennie A. (Hoyer) Walsh. On June 14, 1958 he married...

David C. FULLER

Apr 25, 2021

David C. FULLER, 83, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, April 25, 2021 in Cuba Memorial Hospital.

Born July 29, 1937, in Wellsville, he was the son of Charles D. and Betty McElheny Fuller.  A 1957 graduate of Wellsville High School, he was employed by DEC and Butler Larkin as a maintenance technician.  David was a social member of the Wellsville...

Leo Eugene Coleman

Apr 23, 2021

Whitesville, NY - Leo Eugene Coleman, 65, of 652 Main Street, passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital on Friday, April 23, 2021 following a brief illness. He was born the son of Leo and Barbara “Jean” (Ordway) Coleman in Wellsville on March 25, 1956. On August 30, 2008 in Whitesville he married Nancy Crittenden, who survives.

He...

Robert L. Webster

Apr 23, 2021

Scio, NY - Robert L. Webster, 60, of 2575 Wolf Spring Road, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, April 23, 2021. He was born the son of the late Donald and Ann M. (Coyle) Webster on July 13, 1960 in Olean.

Bob was raised in Allentown and Scio, and attended Scio Central School. Initially he worked for Machler Industries...