Obituaries

Julie A. SMITH

Nov 5, 2020

Julie A. SMITH, 65, of Coudersport, PA, died Thursday, November 5, 2020 in UPMC Williamsport.

Born March 24, 1955, in Blossburg, she was the daughter of Milford and Louise Mann Boom.  On March 24, 1972, she married Lewis L. “Tom” Robinson, who predeceased her on May 11, 1997.  On February 24, 2001, in West Pike, she married William R....

Hark”

Nov 4, 2020

Wellsville, NY - David A. “Hark”, “Big Guy”, Harkenrider, 70, of Niles Hill Rd, died on November 4, 2020 at home. He was born May 4, 1950 in Wellsville, the son of the late Arling “Shot” and Daisy (Sherman) Harkenrider. On July 16, 1994, in Wellsville, he married Karen R. Neely who predeceased him in 2009.

Dave was raised...

Wilma P. Blouvet

Nov 4, 2020

Wellsville, NY - Wilma P. Blouvet, 84, formerly of Scio, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the Highland Park Care Center in Wellsville. She was born in Wellsville, on April 5, 1936 the daughter of the late William and Ruby E. (Rogers) Margeson. On May 18, 1954, in Scio, she married Richard L. Blouvet Sr, who predeceased her...

Jane O. PUTMAN

Nov 3, 2020

Jane O. PUTMAN, 78, of Westfield, PA, died Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, surrounded by her loving family.

Born April 26, 1942, in Harrison Township, she was the daughter of LeRoy and Mildred Quackenbush Cratsley.  On January 2, 1960, in the Judson near Sunderlinville, she married William L. “Bill” Putman, who survives.  Jane devoted her life...

Samuel WASHBURN

Nov 2, 2020

Samuel WASHBURN, 72, of LeRoy, NY, died Monday, November 2, 2020 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY.

Born March 20, 1948, in Springville, he was the son of William and Jennie Akin Washburn. Sam enjoyed working on the family farm in Stafford.

Surviving are:  two nephews, Christopher (Dawn) Chase of Scio and Lynn (Sheryl) Chase of...

Edward B. Lehman

Nov 1, 2020

Belmont, NY - Edward B. Lehman, age 88, of the State Route 244 passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at the Highland Park Heath Care Center. He was born on July 30, 1932 in Wellsville to the late William and Lena (Strong) Lehman. On March 22, 1952 he married Mary Helen James who predeceased him on February 26, 2009....

Gary J. KINNICUTT

Oct 30, 2020

Gary J. KINNICUTT, Sr., 70, of Scio, NY, died Friday, October 30, 2020 in his home.

Born December 19, 1949, in Wellsville, he was the son of Donald and Cora Jackson Kinnicutt.  On March 9, 1975, in Wellsville, he married the former Jody L. Metcalf, who predeceased him on June 10, 2009.

A graduate of Friendship High...

Judith J. VAN DINE

Oct 29, 2020

Judith J. VAN DINE, 79, of Glenburn, ME, formerly of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, October 29, 2020, in Reading, PA, surrounded by her family.

A memorial service will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 28, 2021 in Grace United Church, Wellsville.  Rev. Dr. Karen Heil Borchert will officiate.  Masking and social distancing are required. The...

Cathleen E. (Weis) Carlson

Oct 28, 2020

Cathleen E. Carlson, PORT ALLEGANY- Cathleen E. Carlson, 71, of E. Arnold Ave., passed away unexpectedly Wednesday (Oct. 28, 2020) in her home. Born February 23, 1949, in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of James E. and Elizabeth McGavisk Weis. On June 7, 1975, in Port Allegany, she married Dr. Mark P. Carlson who survives. Cathleen was a lifetime...

Dolores Jean “Dolly” Winans

Oct 28, 2020

Wellsville, NY - Dolores Jean “Dolly” Winans, 84, of 3800 Fords Brook Road passed away October 28, 2020. She was born January 31, 1936 in Wellsville the daughter of the late Cornelius J. “Neil” and Helen M. (Downing) Walsh. On October 5, 1954 in Wellsville she married Lloyd D. Winans who predeceased her on May 10, 2006.

Dolly was...

Hall E. "Sonny" DIBBLE

Oct 25, 2020

Hall E. “Sonny” DIBBLE, 85, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, October 25, 2020 in his home.

Born April 17, 1935, in Canisteo, he was the son of Frederick and Iva Nemire Dibble.  On May 20, 1959, in Hornell, he married the former Dorothy Yvonne Cline, who predeceased him on November 20, 2010.

A graduate of Canisteo High...

Arlene G. SWORT

Oct 24, 2020

Arlene G. SWORT, 89, formerly of Whitesville, NY, died Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.

Friends may call at First United Methodist Church, Whitesville, NY on Thursday, July 8, 2021 from 1:00 -- 2:00 PM, with a Memorial Service following at 2:00 PM.

Born August 1, 1931, in Whitesville, she was...

Terry L. Haxton Jr. 50

Oct 22, 2020

Sumter, SC - Terry L. Haxton Jr. 50, of 3050 Old Spring Road passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester following a brief illness. He was born April 6, 1970 in Wellsville, NY, the son of Terry L. and Alice I. (Griswold) Haxton Sr. On November 24, 2004 in Sumter he married Sue A....

Robert C. TEARS

Oct 22, 2020

Robert C. TEARS, 85, of Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, October 22, 2020 in UPMC Hamot, Erie.

Born April 23, 1935, in Penn Yan, NY, he was the son of Francis X. and A. Whilma Crane Tears.  On May 10, 2009, in Big Sandy, MT, he married the former Judith A. Avery, who survives.

A US Army...

Gerald H. KIBBE

Oct 22, 2020

Gerald H. KIBBE, 82, of Harrison Valley, PA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 22, 2020 in Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.

Born August 14, 1938, in Harrison Township, he was the son of Eddie and Ada Cary Kibbe.  On September 14, 1957, in Harrison Valley, he married the former Donna M. Miller, who...

Dorwin D. Knapp

Oct 21, 2020

Dorwin D. Knapp PORT ALLEGANY- Dorwin D. Knapp, 89, of Route 155, passed away peacefully Wednesday (Oct. 21, 2020) in his home, surrounded by his family. Born December 21, 1930, in Liberty Township, Pennsylvania, he was a son of Edward M. and Evelyne E. Bailey Knapp.  On June 4, 1956, in Port Allegany, he married Maxine V. Minard, who survives.  ...

Michael J. Kalamets

Oct 21, 2020

Wellsville, NY - Michael J. Kalamets, 79, of Rauber Street passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Jones Memorial Hospital after a long battle with Alzheimers. He was born on October 4, 1941 in Grindstone, PA to the late Michael and Mary Anne (Martonick) Kalamets. On August 1, 1987 in Wellsville he married Barbara Shelley, who survives.

Michael...

Harry A. BALL

Oct 21, 2020

Harry A. BALL, 71, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Scio, died Wednesday, October 21, 2020 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.

Cremation was at Olney-Foust Crematory.  Arrangements are under the direction of Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home, Wellsville, NY.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.

Glenn W. "Skip" SKINNER

Oct 20, 2020

Glenn W. “Skip” SKINNER, 86, of Westfield, PA, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020 in his home.

Born March 27, 1934, in Potter Brook, he was the son of Arlie L. and Veva Horton Skinner.  A 1952 graduate of Westfield High School, he served honorably with the US Army from 1955 – 1957.  On October 24, 1959, in Roulette, he...

Esther JOHNS

Oct 20, 2020

Esther D. JOHNS, 79, Coudersport, PA, formerly of Ulysses and North Fork, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born January 11, 1941, in Harrison Valley, she was the daughter of Arthur and Florence Shelley Draper.  She was raised by her aunt and uncle, Iva and Clayton Lewis.  On August 18, 1967, in Elkland, she married Carl...