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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Roger J. BAKER
Dec 31, 2024
Roger James BAKER, 70, was selected for a special assignment in heaven on Friday, December 31, 2024, at Noyes Memorial Hospital of Dansville after a long courageous battle with an illness. Born February 13, 1954, in Westfield, NY, the son of Leroy and Bessie Fuller Baker. On June 25, 1974, he married Karole Mitchell, who survives.
After graduating from Westfield Academy,...
Ralph J. HARRISON
Dec 31, 2024
Ralph J. “Babe” HARRISON, 90, of Roulette, PA, died Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in UPMC Cole.
Born December 22, 1934, in Elco, he was the son of Ralph and Tornada Roberts Harrison. On November 17, 1955, in Port Allegany, he married Kaye A. Hayner, who survives. A 1953 graduate of Port Allegany High School, he was employed by Pittsburgh Corning in...
Gary O. ERWAY
Dec 31, 2024
Gary O. ERWAY, 77, of Ulysses, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born on August 7, 1947, at home in Newfield, he was the son of L. Clifton and Mary E. Gearhart Erway. A 1965 graduate of Northern Potter High School, Gary served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1966 – 1968. On April 18,...
Edward Dean HORN
Dec 29, 2024
Belmont, NY – Edward Dean HORN, 78, of 5128 State Route 244, died December 29, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by love. Ed was born May 19, 1946, in Wellsville, the son of the late Seymour and Belva Blanche (Burdge) Horn. On May 31, 2013, in Belmont, he married the former Susan E. Murray, who survives.
Ed was a 1965 graduate...
Robert A. KELLEY
Dec 28, 2024
Robert A. KELLEY, 69, of Smethport, PA, died Saturday, December 28, 2024 in UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh.
Born May 2, 1955, in Olean, NY, he was the son of Ivan D. and L. Imogene Phipps Kelley. He was married to Kelly J. Backus, who predeceased him on September 20, 2017. A 1973 graduate of Otto-Eldred High School, he attended trade school in...
Juanita V. ELDER
Dec 27, 2024
Juanita Vining ELDER, 64, of Whitesville, NY, passed peacefully on December 27, 2024, with her devoted husband, Mark, by her side.
Born June 22, 1960, in New Orleans, LA, she was the daughter of Raymond and Eula Mitchell Vining and the youngest of their five children. She spent most of her early years making cherished, life-long memories with her cousins, siblings,...
Tina Marie Horton
Dec 27, 2024
Wellsville, NY – Tina Marie Horton, 68, of 237 O’Connor Street passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Jones M emorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born May 12, 1956, in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Frank L. and Thelma A. (Norton) Horton .
She resided at the Arc Belmont Community Residence from 1983 until...
Gregory A. Greenman
Dec 26, 2024
Friendship, NY – Gregory A. Greenman, 61, of 107 W. Main Street passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, in his home. He was born November 14, 1963, in Salamanca, the son of Merle A. and Sandra J. (Calhoun) Greenman. Greg was a 1982 graduate of Wellsville High School and graduated in 1984 from Alfred State College with a degree in manufacturing and machining. He began his career as...
Evelyn KELLOGG
Dec 24, 2024
Evelyn M. KELLOGG, 79, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Rexville, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.
Born December 9, 1945, in Coudersport, PA, she was the daughter of Henry D. and Laura G. Niver Harrington. She was married to Dale E. Kellogg, who predeceased her on September 16, 2013. A graduate of Northern Potter High School, she...
Anna May OLSON
Dec 24, 2024
Anna May OLSON, 95, of Galeton, PA, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in her home.
Born August 5, 1929, in Greece, NY, she was daughter of Jesse S. and Iva E. Long Loucks. On November 6, 1950, in Bethesda, MD, she married John Albert Olson, who predeceased her on December 19, 1999. A graduate of Galeton Northside School, she was employed...
Kenneth G. GEISER
Dec 24, 2024
Kenneth G. GEISER, 82, of Coudersport, PA, died on December 24, 2024 in UPMC Cole. Born July 20, 1942, in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Joseph E. Jr. and Madeline T. Trissler Geiser. On October 4, 1974, in Bensalem, he married Laura Hayn, who survives. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Ken was a graduate of Bensalem High...
Martha Lucille PERKINS
Dec 23, 2024
Martha Lucille PERKINS, 77, of Friendship, NY, formerly of Cody, WY, died peacefully Monday, December 23, 2024 in her home.
Born June 12, 1947, in Cody, she was the daughter of Inor and Ruth J. Nichols Nielsen. In 1994, in Cody, she married Steven A. Lewis, who predeceased her on September 8, 2022. A graduate of Cody High School, she was...
W. Hervey HAND
Dec 23, 2024
W. Hervey HAND, 83, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Monday, December 23, 2024 in his home.
Born May 12, 1941, in Harrison Valley, he was the son of Derward and Gladys Garner Hand. On July 4, 1961, in Potter Brook, he married the former Patricia A. Dean, who predeceased him on October 7, 2021. A 1960 graduate of Northern Potter High...
Felecia F. BIANCUZZO
Dec 22, 2024
Felecia F. Biancuzzo, 83, of 24 Norton Street passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 22, 2024. She was born September 19, 1941, in Belmont, the daughter of the late Carlo P. and Violet V. (Lewis) Biancuzzo.
Felecia was a 1959 graduate of Belmont Central School and a 1961 graduate of Alfred State College with an associate degree in Secretarial...
Felecia F. Biancuzzo
Dec 22, 2024
Belmont, NY – Felecia F. Biancuzzo, 83, of 24 Norton Street passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 22, 2024 . She was born September 19, 1941, in Belmont, the daughter of the late Carlo P . and Violet V. (Lewis) Bian c uzzo .
Felecia was a 1959 graduate of Belmont Central School and a 1961 graduate...
Desarae J. CURRIER
Dec 21, 2024
She Never Met A Stranger
Desarae J. CURRIER, 28, of Friendship, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
Born September 17, 1996, she was the daughter of Bert Currier and Darcy Geffers. Those who knew her cherished her immensely, as her love for family and friends was boundless. Desarae had a remarkable ability to connect with people and was known...

C. Ruby Anderson
Dec 19, 2024
Clarksville, TN - Mary Louise Koller Orians, age 88, died peacefully in her home in Clarksville Tennessee on December 19, 2024, following a brief illness. Mary was born September 20, 1936, in Elyria Ohio to the late Rudolph Michael Koller, Sr. & Yolanda Urban Koller.
Mary graduated from Vermilion High School and obtained a teaching degree in elementary education...
Mary Louise Koller Orians
Dec 19, 2024
Clarksville, TN - Mary Louise Koller Orians, age 88, died peacefully in her home in Clarksville Tennessee on December 19, 2024, following a brief illness. Mary was born September 20, 1936, in Elyria Ohio to the late Rudolph Michael Koller, Sr. & Yolanda Urban Koller.
Mary graduated from Vermilion High School and obtained a teaching degree in elementary education...
Leon A. SNYDER
Dec 19, 2024
Leon A. SNYDER, 83, of Westfield, PA, died Thursday, December 19, 2024 in his home.
Born July 21, 1941, in Coudersport, he was the son of Leon J. and Helen Brown Snyder. He was employed as a carpenter by Al Pagano Construction in Galeton and worked as a self-employed logger. Leon served as a forest fire warden.
Surviving are: his wife, Vicky...
William E. "Billy" DOLAN
Dec 18, 2024
William E. "Billy" DOLAN, 56, of Port Allegany, PA, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born August 5, 1968, in Franklin, he was the son of William O. and Marlene Shawgo Dolan. He lived with foster parents, Andy and Betty Kulp, in Roulette for eight years. A graduate of Port Allegany High School, he was employed as...