Obituaries

Apr 23, 2021

Robert L. KNUDSEN, 79, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, April 23, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.

Born March 10, 1942, in Brooklyn, he was the son of Lawrence and Alice Yost Knudsen.  A graduate of Franklin K. Lane High School, he served honorably with the US Army from 1964—1966.  He was employed as a cameraman by American Broadcasting Company...

Apr 22, 2021

Tyler J. MITCHELL, 28, of Gaines, PA, formerly of Boyertown, PA and Denver, CO, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 22, 2021 in his home.

Tyler was born May 28, 1992, in Lansdale, PA.  A 2010 graduate of Boyertown Area Senior High School, he was a self-employed glazier.  Tyler was fun-loving and loved to laugh – making others laugh with...

Apr 22, 2021

Lois M. SMITH, 80, of Allegany, NY, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 22, 2021 in Absolut Care of Allegany, NY.

Born February 8, 1941, in Brockway, PA, she was the daughter of William John and Margaret Orlosky Lankard.  A 1959 graduate of Brockway High School, she earned a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University of...

Apr 22, 2021

Harold L. "Walt" SHERWOOD, II, of Bolivar, NY, formerly of Shinglehouse, PA and Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, April 22, 2021 in Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.

Born September 7, 1955, in Warsaw, NY, he was the son of Harold L. and Shirley Hancock Sherwood.  Walt was active in the operation of the family business, Sherwood Enterprises, Inc., for...

Apr 21, 2021

Donna M. THOMAS, 95, of Ulysses, PA, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Born May 25, 1925, at home on Algonquin Street in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of Elton Newman and Dorothy May Toepfer Rockwell.  She was a 1943 graduate of Southeastern High School in Detroit.  On February 21, 1959, in Doylestown, she...

Apr 20, 2021

Duane R. Haskins PORT ALLEGANY- Duane R. Haskins, 82, of Route 155N, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday (Apr. 20, 2021) in UPMC Cole Health Center, Port Allegany. Born July 26, 1938, in Port Allegany, he was a son of John R. and Lucinda M. Knapp Haskins.  On June 24, 1961, in Port Allegany, he married Mitzi P. Markovs, who survives. They...

Apr 19, 2021

Margaret R. BENEDICT, 94, of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, April 19, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.

Friends are invited to attend a graveside service 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 26, 2021 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville.  Rev. Jon Shink will officiate.

Born December 22, 1926, in Olean, she was the daughter of Theodore J. and Ruth...

Apr 18, 2021

Thomas R. Tronetti PORT ALLEGANY- Thomas R. Tronetti, 84, of Arnold Ave., passed away Sunday (Apr. 18, 2021) in UPMC Cole, Coudersport. Born April 5, 1937, in Port Allegany, he was a son of Vincent J. and Maude Grimes Tronetti.  On May 6, 1996, in Hinsdale, NY, he married Linda Olmstead, who survives. Thomas was a lifetime resident of the...

Apr 18, 2021

Rodney D. EASTON, 78, of Genesee, PA, died Sunday, April 18, 2021 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born August 1, 1942, in Coudersport, he was the son of Marvin R. and Alberta Freeman Easton.  On February 27, 1965, in Williamsport, he married the former Joan K. Ames, who survives.  A 1960 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he earned an...

Apr 16, 2021

Ithaca, NY - Margaret Carol Buchholz, or Maggie, a resident of Brookdale Assisted Living for three years, passed away there on April 16, 2021. She was born on December 18, 1930 in Allentown, NY. She grew up in a new house built by the Ebenezer Oil Company in Hogs Brook Road. Her Father worked for the company for many years....

Apr 16, 2021

Joan M. SAMPSON, 78, of Ulysses, PA, died Friday, April 16, 2021 in her home.

Born January 7, 1943, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of John and Mary Cybulski Doucette.  On September 2, 1978, in Lester, PA, she married Dennis John Hall, who predeceased her on December 8, 1986.  On April 25, 1996, in Falconer, NY,...

Apr 15, 2021

Beverly J. CRAWFORD, 66, of Harrison Valley, PA, formerly of Germania, died Thursday, April 15, 2021 in her home.

Born April 4, 1955, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of Robert and Claire Searfoss Adams.  On July 27, 1974, in Dallas, PA, she married Gary J. Crawford, who survives.  Bev devoted her life to her family.

Surviving...

Apr 11, 2021

former Andover, NY Funeral Director and Allegany County Treasurer

James F. MULHOLLAND, 79, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Andover, died Sunday, April 11, 2021 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.

Born May 15, 1941, in Andover, he was the son of James B. and Jean Ann Osborn Mulholland.  On June 6, 1964, in Wellsville, he married the...

Apr 8, 2021

Glenn D. TROUT, Sr., 72, of Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Born July 8, 1948, in Roanoke, VA, he was the son of Jack B. and Claudine M. Holland Trout.  On July 25, 2011, in Sylva, NC, he married the former Roxie L. Griffin Sharp, who survives.  A graduate of William Byrd...

Apr 8, 2021

Raymond J. “Chub” THOMPSON, 56, of Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, April 8, 2021 in UPMC Hamot, Erie.

Born June 24, 1964, in Coudersport, he was the son of Lawrence Raymond and Marjorie White Thompson.  On February 26, 1987, in Friendship, NY, he married the former Peggy S. Warner, who predeceased him on August 23, 2017.  Ray was a logger...

Apr 6, 2021

Barry J. Templeton Moser PORT ALLEGANY- Barry J. Templeton Moser, 52, of Maple St., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday (Apr. 6, 2021) in his residence. Born December 26, 1968, in Raritan Township, NJ, he was a son of Raymond and Eunice Murin Moser. He was a resident of the area for 23 years, coming from New Jersey. He was a truck...

Apr 6, 2021

Thelma Daley Cady THOMAS, 105, formerly of Port Allegany, Ulysses, and Gold, PA, died Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Born February 22, 1916, in Oswayo, she was the daughter of Patrick T. and Nancy Rhoades Daley.  She was married to Lester C. Thomas, who predeceased her on June 2, 2001.  She was employed by Cameo...

Apr 5, 2021

Donald R. “Red” BURDICK, 88, of Bradenton, FL and Wellsville, NY, died Monday, April 5, 2021 in Blake Medical Center, Bradenton.

Born November 16, 1932, in Wellsville, he was the son of Donald E. and Doris Collins Burdick.  On December 1, 1956, in Wellsville, he married the former Mary Lou Kruger, who predeceased him March 31, 2021.  He...

Apr 4, 2021

Leon A. Landry, Jr. PORT ALLEGANY- Leon A. Landry, Jr., 50, of Pearl St., passed away Sunday (Apr. 4, 2021) at his residence. Born October 15, 1970, in Nashua, NH, he was a son of Leon A. and Doreen Gray Landry. Leon was a graduate of Medfield High School, MA, and Alfred State University. He was a veteran having served...

Apr 1, 2021

Little Genesee, NY - Valerie J. Guardino, 88, of Willow Brook Road, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville. She was born on April 3, 1932 in Harrisburg, PA, the daughter of the late Reginald and Leone (Russell) Merritt.

Arrangements are under the direction of J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, 34...