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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas

Donald Michael Gould
Jun 3, 2021
Elmira, NY - Donald Michael Gould, 75, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Wellsville Manor Care Center. He was born on December 14, 1945 in Penn Yan, NY the son of Michael and Edith (Harrison) Gould.
Donald was raised in Penn Yan, and was a 1964 graduate of Corning East High School. He served with...
Angela R. SHAFFER
Jun 2, 2021
Angela R. SHAFFER, 53, of Ulysses, PA, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021 in UPMC Williamsport, Williamsport, PA.
She was born December 31, 1967, in Ludwigsburg, Germany. On October 9, 2016, in Galeton, she married Timothy M. Shaffer, who survives. A 1985 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she was employed by Adelphia in Coudersport in customer support and worked...
Charles D. AHEARN, Jr.
Jun 1, 2021
Charles D. AHEARN, Jr., 76, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Tuesday, June 1, 2021 in UPMC Williamsport.
Born August 26, 1944, in Coudersport, he was the son of Charles D. and Hazel Langan Ahearn. On August 21, 1964, in Whitesville, NY, he married the former Sharon H. Willow, who survives. A member of the Teamsters Union, he was employed...
Charles E. Anderson. 49
May 31, 2021
Bronx, NY - Charles E. Anderson of Bronx, NY, passed away at home on Monday, May 31, 2021. He was 49 years old. Charles was born on March 7, 1972 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was the son of Catherine (LoCicero) and the late Russell R. Anderson.
Charles is survived by his mother, Catherine LoCicero Anderson of...
David D. Chilson
May 31, 2021
Belmont, NY: David D. Chilson, 73, of Baker Valley Road passed away on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31. 2021 at the Buffalo VA Hospital. Dave was born April 10, 1948 in Hornell, the son of the late Ernest H. and Lena Mae (Burdick) Chilson. On December 26, 1968, in Belmont, he married the former Meredith McNinch, who survives.
Dave...
Darla J. EDWARDS
May 28, 2021
Darla J. EDWARDS, 72, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, May 28, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born November 13, 1948, in Whitesville, she was the daughter of John Joseph and Rose Eileen Redner Golish. On June 3, 1965, in Whitesville, she married Theodore D. Edwards, who predeceased her on October 7, 2006. A graduate of Whitesville High School,...
Scott A. LANE
May 27, 2021
Scott A. LANE, 50, of Gaines, PA, died peacefully on Thursday, May 27, 2021 in his home.
There will be an informal get together in remembrance of Scott Lane at the Gaines Township Building, 1517 Rte. 6, Gaines, PA on Sunday, June 27, 2021 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please help someone...
Wade Juston TUBBS, Sr.
May 25, 2021
Wade Juston TUBBS, Sr., 65, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in his home.
Born February 22, 1956, in Blossburg, he was the son of Charles H. and Melva Y. Snay Tubbs. On April 12, 1975, in Galeton, he married the former Janet L. Williams, who survives. He was employed by Air Preheater in Wellsville, NY. In...
I. Mildred "Midge" SMITH
May 25, 2021
I. Mildred “Midge” SMITH, 89, of Scio, NY, died Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, following a brief illness.
Born May 28, 1931, in Scio, she was the daughter of William “Merle” and Gladys Ost Jackson. On June 17, 1949, in Wellsville, she married Eugene L. “Bud” Smith, who predeceased her on October 12, 2012. At...
Lester I. MEAD
May 24, 2021
Lester I. “Lucky” MEAD, 83, of Little Genesee, NY, formerly of Wellsville, died Monday, May 24, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born July 4, 1937, in Wellsville, he was the son of Raymond C. and Alice L. Johnson Mead. A 1957 graduate of Wellsville High School, he served honorably with the US Army. He was employed by Rochester Button...
Doris Jean BROWN
May 24, 2021
Doris Jean BROWN, 80, of Scio, NY, died Monday, May 24, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born June 7, 1940, in Brockway, PA, she was the daughter of Thornton K. and Margaret Petruzzi Taylor. On November 30, 1957, in Niagara Falls, she married Jack E. Brown, who predeceased her on July 29, 2020.
She was...
Anne D. (Digel) Potter
May 22, 2021
SMETHPORT- Anne D. Potter, 92, of W. Green St., passed away Saturday (May 22, 2021) in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, PA. Born on August 7, 1928, in Bradford, she was a daughter of Robert A. and Mirabel Hamlin Digel. On January 30, 1951, in Smethport, she married Judge William F. Potter, who died Jan. 16, 1995. Anne was a lifetime...
Joseph Lynn Mead Sr.
May 22, 2021
Belmont, NY - Joseph Lynn Mead Sr., 85, of Noble Street, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Buffalo General Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Gainsville, NY in March of 1936, at home on the night of a horrible snowstorm, to the late Galusha Lynn and EllaPauline (Ennis) Mead. On April 19, 1957 in Orlando,...
Denise L. OSTI
May 21, 2021
Denise L. OSTI, 57, of Emporium, PA, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 in UPMC Hamot, Erie.
Born March 5, 1964, in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of Anne Korbel. Denise attended Cameron County High School, Class of 1982. She cherished spending time with her daughters and grandsons. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing...
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....