Obituaries

Feb 9, 2021

Scio, NY - Sally Jayne Murray, 61, of Wadsworth Hill Road, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at home surrounded by family. She was born in Hornell on June 7, 1959 the daughter of the late James K. and Lorena (Eaton) Rahr. On November 3, 1978 in Friendship she married her husband of forty-two years, Garold “Jerry” E. Murray,...

Feb 9, 2021

Gerald E. “Jerry” SEKOLL, 71, of Andover, NY, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family.

A gathering to celebrate Jerry’s life will be held at the Sekoll residence on Saturday, July 10, 2021 beginning at 1:00 PM.

Born July 6, 1949, in Wellsville, he was the son...

Feb 9, 2021

Marilyn Monroe, 45, died February 9, 2021, with her family by her side in Enumclaw, Wash.

A memorial service was Wednesday at Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton, Wash.She was born July 10, 1944, in Anchorage to Charles and Phoebe Smith. Her father was a Doctor in the Yukon. Her mother came up from Juneau as a Nurse. They moved to Washington...

Feb 8, 2021

John S. CRAWFORD, 77, of Hinsdale, NY, formerly of Wellsville, died Monday, February 8, 2021 in Olean General Hospital.

Born July 19, 1943, in Olean, he was the son of Herbert H. and Elsie Wilber Crawford.  On April 1, 1974, in Olean, he married the former Lillian Dorothy Heysham, who predeceased him on September 30, 1996.  John attended high...

Feb 7, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Feb 5, 2021

Wellsville, NY - It is with great sadness that the family of Michael J. Moland announces his passing on Friday, February 5, 2021. He was born in Wellsville, NY, and was a graduate of Wellsville High School, Alfred State College, and Houghton College. He was a veteran of the United States Army, and in his leisure-time enjoyed hunting and racing...

Feb 5, 2021

Roger D. HUNT, 62, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, February 5, 2021 in his home.

Born April 28, 1958, in Wellsville, he was the son of Lester A. and Katherine E. Billings Hunt.  A graduate of Wellsville High School, he was employed by Butler Larkin, Delta Drilling, Fairman Drilling, Air Preheater, and Union Drilling.

Surviving are:  two...

Feb 4, 2021

Wellsville, NY - Ruth Eleanor Merrick, 89, of 3050 Andover Road, Wellsville, NY, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at home, surrounded by family following a long fight with cancer. She was born on March 3, 1931 in Rexville, the daughter of the late Maynard and Olive (Amidon) Allen.

Ruth came to Wellsville from Rexville when she was...

Feb 4, 2021

Howard Hall, 85Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, TX.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Feb 3, 2021

David C. TYLER, 66, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Scio, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in the Bath VA Medical Center, Bath, NY.

Born June 16, 1954, in Wellsville, he was the son of Charles and Melvina Musto Tyler.  A US Navy Veteran, he served honorably from 1973 – 1977.  On June 26, 1996, in Stannards, he married the...

Feb 2, 2021

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.

At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his little...

Feb 2, 2021

Robert C. NELSON, 86, of Ulysses, PA, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in his home.

Born March 28, 1934, in Bingham Township, Ulysses, PA, he was the son of Lawrence C. and Freda Pride Nelson.  On November 13, 1954, in Mills, he married the former Wilma E. Mills, who predeceased him on March 24, 2010.  A 1952 graduate of...

Feb 1, 2021

Helen Elizabeth Reynolds GOODLIFF, 93, of Belmont, NY, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021, after a lengthy illness.

Born May 26, 1927, in Scio, she was the ninth child of Andrew Gardner and Bertha Leora Mead Reynolds.  She graduated valedictorian from Scio Central School and was employed by the Allegany County Clerk's office for approximately 25 years, serving as...

Feb 1, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Jan 31, 2021

Allentown, NY - Ernest “Earl” Jandrew, 88, of Phillips Hill Road, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at home surrounded by family. He was born on March 9, 1932, in Shinglehouse, PA the son of the late William H. and Argie (Calhoun) Jandrew. On September 5, 1951, in the Allentown Methodist Church he married his wife of sixty-two years,...

Jan 31, 2021

Frances A. Caulkins PORT ALLEGANY- Frances A. Caulkins, 94, of Route 155 N, passed away in her home, Sunday (Jan. 31, 2021) surrounded by family. Born December 21, 1926, in Roulette Township, she was a daughter of Leon P. and Blanche Bird Earle.  On Feb. 16, 1947, in Port Allegany, she married Gerald E. Caulkins, who died Apr. 9, 2007,...

Jan 30, 2021

Wellsville, NY - Donna M. “Lil' Gramma” Swarthout, 84 of 457 County Road 18, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Jones Memorial Hospital following a lingering illness. She was born February 5, 1936 in Olean, the daughter of the late Roland and Emma “Luella” (Hann) Kemp.

Donna was raised in Shinglehouse, PA and graduated from Shinglehouse High...

Jan 30, 2021

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.

At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his little...

Jan 28, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Jan 28, 2021

Wyatt Warren BRIMMER, 12, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Thursday, January 28, 2021.

The service for Wyatt Brimmer will be livestreamed 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at the bottom of Wyatt’s obituary page at www.olneyfoust.com.

Born January 8, 2009, in Coudersport, he was the son of Warren S. and Jamie R. Lyman Brimmer.  Wyatt...