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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Michael E. STEINWACHS
Jan 6, 2021
Michael E. STEINWACHS, 75, of West Almond, NY, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in his home.
Born December 7, 1945, in Rochester, he was the son of Joseph J. and Rose Holowka Steinwachs.
A graduate of Edison Technical & Industrial High School in Rochester, he served honorably with the US Army, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (Blackhorse),...
John G. RYAN
Jan 6, 2021
John G. RYAN, 86, of Galeton, PA, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.
Born December 21, 1934, in Philadelphia, he was the son of Vincent and Amelia Steelman Ryan. He was employed as an engineer by government contractors. John was a member of the Galeton Rotary Club.
Surviving are: a sister, Mary McGarrigle of...
Dan Sartain
Jan 5, 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...
Thomas D. Cox
Jan 4, 2021
Thomas D. Cox PORT ALLEGANY- Thomas D. Cox, 68, formerly of Port Allegany and St. Mary’s, passed away Monday (Jan. 4, 2021) in the Bradford Regional Medical Center. Born April 15, 1952, in Coudersport, PA, he was a son of Waldo J. and Caroline C. Hill Cox. Thomas had worked at EL-CAM for 36 years, before his retirement. Surviving are...
Kathryn I. (Edgar) Vannette
Jan 4, 2021
Kathryn I. VanNette PORT ALLEGANY- Kathryn I. VanNette, 80, formerly of Church St., passed away Monday (Jan. 4, 2021) in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, with her daughter by her side. Born June 25, 1940, in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Gordon S. and Signe Erickson Edgar. On July 12, 1967, in Port Allegany, she married Charles Richard VanNette, who...
Donald G. Weber
Jan 4, 2021
Wellsville, NY - Donald G. Weber, 92, of South Main Street, Wellsville, passed away at home on Monday, January 4, 2021. He was born in Wellsville on October 5, 1928 the son of the late William K. and Florence (Barlow) Weber. On December 28, 1946 he married his wife, Virginia Loring Benjamin, who predeceased him on August 30, 1989....
Richard Harry POWELL, II
Jan 4, 2021
Richard Harry POWELL, II, 71, of Mills, PA, formerly of Pen Argyl, died Monday, January 4, 2021 at his home.
Born January 18, 1949, in Easton, he was the son of Richard H. and Betty Jane Jones Powell. On April 14, 1967, in Wind Gap, he married the former Margaret L. “Peggy” Reese, who survives.
A...
Trent Morrison
Jan 4, 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...
Christopher Emerson
Jan 3, 2021
Wellsville, NY: Christopher E. Emerson
The friends of Christopher Emerson are invited to attend a graveside memorial service in his memory this Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 11:00 am in Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellsville. A luncheon will be held afterwards at the Wellsville VFW Frank B. Church Post 2530. Chris passed away on January 3, 2021. To read the...
Christopher E. Emerson
Jan 3, 2021
Wellsville, NY - Christopher E. Emerson, 72, of South Brooklyn Avenue passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Wellsville Manor Care Center. He was born in Wellsville, NY, on March 18, 1948 the son of the late Eslie L. and Carla (Anderson) Emerson.
Chris was a 1966 graduate of Wellsville High School. He was a longtime employee at...
Mentel Bibian
Jan 3, 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...
Earl "DMX" Simmons
Jan 3, 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...
Mark Peel
Jan 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...
Mary Vanetta SIMONS
Jan 2, 2021
Mary Vanetta SIMONS, 96, of Coudersport, PA, died Saturday, January 2, 2021 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born June 4, 1924, in Blossburg, PA, she was the daughter of James and Ina Pease Campbell. On November 5, 1960, in Wellsboro, PA, she married Donald Charles Simons, who predeceased her on February 11, 2017.
Throughout her life,...

Eddie Van Halen
Jan 1, 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...

Joanne Linville
Jan 1, 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...
Donna M. GRANT
Jan 1, 2021
Donna M. GRANT, 88, of Coudersport, PA, died Friday, January 1, 2021 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born May 17, 1932, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of George Will and Violet Peet Atkinson. On February 12, 1966, in Pasadena, CA, she married Leigh S. Grant, who predeceased her on May 1, 1979. A 1947 graduate of Coudersport High...
Sally D. GROVER
Dec 31, 2020
Sally D. GROVER, 66, of Genesee, PA, died Thursday, December 31, 2020 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born March 21, 1954, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Levi L. and Ruth E. Main Grover. A graduate of Northern Potter High School, she was employed by St. Marys Carbon/Catalus in Galeton. Sally was a life member of the Genesee Volunteer...
Byron E. BROOKS
Dec 30, 2020
Byron E. “By” BROOKS, 70, of Ulysses, PA, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in his home.
Instead of taking a sunrise snowmobile ride, By ran on streets of gold as he entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ the morning of December 30th, 2020. By was born September 9, 1950, in Jersey Shore, PA, to...
Janice I. REYNOLDS
Dec 28, 2020
Janice I. REYNOLDS, 80, of Rochester, NY, died Monday, December 28, 2020 in LeRoy Village Green, LeRoy, NY.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Ulysses Cemetery.
Born July 25, 1940, in Ulysses, PA, she was the daughter of Richard E. and Eva S. Monroe Reynolds. On August...