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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Stanley E. BRUBAKER
May 16, 2025
Stanley E. BRUBAKER, 82, of Westfield, PA, went to be with his Savior on Friday, May 16, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family.
Born May 25, 1942, in Lewistown, Miflin County, he was the son of Allen G. and Frances Myers Brubaker. On March 10, 1962, in Newville, he married the former Sarah Crider, who predeceased him on October...
Louise A. TAYLOR
May 15, 2025
Louise A. TAYLOR, 64, of Galeton, PA, died Thursday, May 15, 2025 in UPMC Williamsport.
Born August 26, 1960, in Blossburg, she was the daughter of James E. and Martha A. Stocum Taylor. She enjoyed flowers, plants, and gardening. Watching horses and wildlife brought her happiness. A seamstress, she shared the beautiful creations she made with friends and family.
Surviving are: two...
David B. LYDIC
May 15, 2025
David B. LYDIC, 74, of Andrews Settlement, PA, died Thursday, May 15, 2025 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born August 23, 1950, in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of Max B. and Nora E. Thompson Lydic. David was employed by PennDOT for 32 years. He attended Andrews Settlement Baptist Church. On August 16, 1980, in Andrews Settlement, he married the former...
Dana C. ERNST
May 14, 2025
Dana C. ERNST, 60, of Culpeper, VA, formerly of Port Allegany, PA, died Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in Culpeper Medical Center.
Born January 30, 1965, in Norristown, PA, she was the daughter of Fred Wilson and Claire Marie McBurney Ernst, Jr. On July 3, 2004, in Culpeper, she married James Sawyer, who survives.
A graduate of Port Allegany High School, she earned...
Nadine Kathrine ORDWAY
May 13, 2025
Nadine Kathrine Ordway, 87, of Whitesville, NY, went to be home with the Lord on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was born January 5, 1938, in North Tonawanda, the daughter of the late Jack and Lyda (Turner) Waugaman.
Nadine was raised in North Tonawanda and graduated from North Tonawanda High School. She was the Director of the Whitesville Public Library for...
Irene D. JONES
May 11, 2025
Irene D. JONES, 91, of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Born November 3, 1933, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of Oscar Harrison and Erma Blanche Saylor Davis. On December 26, 1959, in Johnstown, PA, she married David L. Jones, who predeceased her on September 5, 2011. A 1951 high school graduate in...
Richard E. "Dick" WHITESELL
May 11, 2025
Richard E. Whitesell, 82, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the home of his son. He was born September 24, 1942, in Whitesville, he was the son of the late Irving E. and Thelma Edith (Latten) Whitesell. On March 30, 1990, in Stannards, he married Shirley A. Nye, nee O’Brien, who predeceased him on December 11, 2021.
Dick...
Laura J. NELSON
May 9, 2025
Laura J. NELSON, 86, of Genesee, PA, died Friday, May 9, 2025 in her home.
Born June 5, 1938, in Ulysses, she was the daughter of Monroe Martin and Gertrude Mitchell Carpenter. On November 9, 1956, in Potter Brook, she married Charles M. Nelson, who predeceased her on December 4, 2023.
Laura enjoyed painting, baking cakes, and making maple products. She served...
Alice J. KIEFER
May 8, 2025
Alice J. Kiefer, 90, of Wellsville, died on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the Wellsville Manor Care Center, with loved ones by her side. She was born January 4, 1935, in Cheektowaga, the daughter of the late Leo L. and Regina D. (Broniskzewski) Kaminski. On August 14, 1954, in Cheektowaga, she married Kenneth Kiefer, who predeceased her in 1980.
She was...
Ruth Fitzpatrick SOLLEY
May 5, 2025
Ruth Fitzpatrick SOLLEY, 98, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Zephyrhills, FL, Girard, OH, and Whitesville, NY, died Monday, May 5, 2025 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
Born September 15, 1926, in Independence, she was the daughter of George and Mary Allen Fitzpatrick. On August 9, 1988, she married Elwood Lemar Solley, who predeceased her on October 21,...
Terry A. SEAGERS
May 3, 2025
Terry A. SEAGERS, 75, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Knoxville, PA, died Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Danny R. COATS
May 2, 2025
Danny R. COATS, 72, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, May 2, 2025 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital.
Born January 8, 1953, in Wellsville, he was the son of Jack T. and Eleanor R. Lynn Coats.
A graduate of Wellsville High School, he served honorably with the US Marine Corps from 1970 - 1973. Dan was employed by Cook’s Tire & Automotive Center...
Bruce A. SATTERLEE
May 1, 2025
Bruce A. SATTERLEE, 92, of Wellsville, NY, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. He was born August 13, 1932, in Wellsville, the son of William and Marian (Witter) Satterlee.
Bruce was a 1950 graduate of Wellsville Central High School. He was employed as a handyman in Wellsville for many years. He was a locomotive...
Izic R. MOTT
Apr 30, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Izic R. Mott, 44, of Manlius, NY, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Fabius. He was born July 9, 1980, in Elmira, the son of Neil B. Jr. and Margaret A. (McDowell) Mott.
Izic played baseball at Friendship Central School and then in college at Finger Lakes Community College....
Gary A. ROSSMAN
Apr 30, 2025
Gary Rossman passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at the age of 74. Gary was predeceased by his wife, Bonnie Dillon Rossman; his father, Orval Rossman; his brother, Greg Rossman; and his sister-in-law, Denise Rossman. He is survived by his mother, Ruth Rossman; daughter, Leslie (Mark) Ball; his 9 grandchildren, Molly, Riley, Sadie, Haley, Omoro, Garrison, Justin, Yamilette, and...
Diane F. MAYNARD
Apr 29, 2025
Diane F. Maynard, 74, of Belmont, NY, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Jones Memorial Hospital with her family at her side. She was born October 6, 1950, in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Arthur and Audrey (Johnson) Fuller. On May 15, 1971, in Rochester she married John Maynard who survives.
Diane was a 1968 graduate of Belmont...
Joyce Marie KENYON
Apr 28, 2025
Joyce Marie KENYON, nee Lockwood, 65, of Olean, NY, passed away on April 28, 2025 with family members in Alfred Station, NY after a long illness.
Joyce was born on November 2, 1959, in Cuba, NY. She attended Franklinville School. In 1976, he married Randy W. Kenyon (subsequently divorced), and they had seven children together. She was a devoted and loving...
Leonard D. ORDWAY
Apr 26, 2025
Leonard D. ORDWAY, 68, of Whitesville, NY, died Saturday, April 26, 2025 in his home.
Born June 9, 1956, in Wellsville, he was the son of Leon J. and Ethel M. Tracy Ordway. On June 16, 1975, in Scio, he married the former Karen M. Ryan, who survives. A graduate of Whitesville Central School, he and his wife owned and operated...
Rebecca A. WEBSTER
Apr 25, 2025
Rebecca A. Webster, 68, of Scio, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Olean General Hospital family by her side. She was born on February 12, 1957, in Olean, the daughter of the late Gordon and Jean (Keesler) Eck. On September 17, 1977, in Scio, she married George Webster, who survives.
Becky was a graduate of Richburg High School. Upon...
Kathleen Jo SMOKER
Apr 25, 2025
Kathleen Jo SMOKER, 65, of Gold, PA, died Friday, April 25, 2025 in her home.
Born September 15, 1959, in Elmira, NY, she was the daughter of Love S. and Beverly J. Reynolds Hess. On March 25, 1978, in Mills Union Church, she married David C. Smoker, who survives. A 1977 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she was employed by...
