Obituaries
Shirley BELL
Jun 30, 2023
Shirley J. BELL, 65, of Westfield, PA, died Friday, June 30, 2023 in her home.
Born March 24, 1958, in Blossburg, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Effie Ruby Weeks Swan. She was married to Pamela M. Welch, who survives. A member of Galeton Area High School class of 1976, she was employed by Truck-Lite in Wellsboro, Guthrie in...
Lawrence W. "Larry" STANNARD, III
Jun 26, 2023
Lawrence W. “Larry” STANNARD, III, 82, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of West Jordan, UT, died Monday, June 26, 2023 in the Comfort House of Allegany County, Wellsville.
Born June 24, 1941, in Wellsville, he was the son of Lawrence William and Vera Janice Potter Stannard, Jr. He served honorably with the U.S. Army in Korea and Germany...
Ruth E. BUTTON
Jun 25, 2023
Ruth E. BUTTON, 99, of Tioga, PA, died Sunday, June 25, 2023 in the Green Home, Wellsboro.
Born January 18, 1924, in Ulysses, she was the daughter of Arthur and Bertha Button Blackman. On January 18, 1967, in Tioga, she married Eugene M. Button, who survives. She was employed by Corning Glass Co. and later as a cook by Amory...
Richard J. KEATON
Jun 18, 2023
Richard J. “Dick” KEATON, 76, of Galeton, PA, died Sunday, June 18, 2023 in his home. Through his final days, Dick was able to be at home surrounded by his family and loved ones sharing memories and rejoicing and honoring his life. He was able to be with his dogs that he loved dearly. He was known for the love, compassion, and...
Joe, Judy, Cynthia HANES
Jun 17, 2023
A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 17, 2023 in Parker Hill Cemetery, Sunderlinville, PA for Joseph and Judith Hanes. Also remembered at that time will be their daughter, Cynthia Hanes. Rev. Timothy H. Miller will officiate.
A luncheon will follow at the Pine Creek Inn, 1637 US-6 West, Galeton, PA 16922.
Residents of...
Carol SELVICK
Jun 15, 2023
Carol Ann SELVICK, 85, of Galeton, PA, formerly of Elkland, PA and Highland, CA, died Thursday, June 15, 2023 in her son’s home. Cremation was in Pennsylvania. Interment will be in California. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Edward John MURPHY
Jun 9, 2023
Edward John MURPHY, 64, of Coudersport, PA, died Friday, June 9, 2023 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born August 8, 1958, in Bristol, he was the son of Joseph M. and Lorna M. Holland Murphy, Sr. He was employed by a blacktop company in Bensalem, a safe moving company in New Jersey, and most recently as a custodian by...
Honey R. DUNN
Jun 6, 2023
Honey R. DUNN reached her heavenly destination on June 6, 2023, in Greenville, NC. Her family was beside her throughout her journey, holding her hands with heavy hearts but comforted knowing she would be with the Lord and reunited with family and friends who went before her.
Honey is survived by her husband, John. They were married for...
James H. McPHERSON
Jun 5, 2023
James H. McPHERSON, 84, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Asbury and Flemington, NJ, died Monday, June 5, 2023 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born December 3, 1938, in Sunnyside, NJ, he was the son of Hervey and Dorothy Arnenson McPherson. He was married to Bessie Thompson McPherson, who predeceased him on May 24, 2023. A U.S. Army Veteran, he served honorably...
Diana Joan FISHER
Jun 3, 2023
Diana Joan FISHER, 75, of Wellsville, NY, died Saturday, June 3, 2023 in her home.
Born November 20, 1947, in Olean, she was the daughter of Albert L. and Stella T. Zapel Burdick. Diana was an artist and enjoyed cooking and baking for her family.
Surviving are: three sons, Todd (Sherry) Fisher of Wellsville, James (Tara) Fisher of...
Nancy L. BARNETT
Jun 3, 2023
Nancy L. BARNETT, 80, of Hallsport, NY, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 3, 2023 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.
Born August 2, 1942, in Ellisburg, PA, she was the daughter of Chester G. and Ethel Sarah Sherwood McCaslin. On November 19, 1966, in Wellsville, she married Byrle Roger Barnett, who predeceased her on August...
Courtney M. CLARK
Jun 2, 2023
Courtney Marie CLARK, 33, of Shinglehouse, PA, died Friday, June 2, 2023 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
Friends may call at OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 3:00 – 5:00 PM. A prayer service will be...
Ruth E. CLOSE
May 30, 2023
Ruth E. CLOSE, 81, of Wellsville, NY, died Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in Hart Comfort House of Allegany County, Wellsville after a long illness.
Born October 13, 1941, in Seven Bridges, Coudersport, PA, she was the daughter of Donald Robert and Pruella Edith Toombs Dunn. On May 19, 1962, in Whitesville, she married Elwin James “Jim” Close, who predeceased...
Elizabeth "Betty" WALKER
May 30, 2023
Elizabeth J. “Betty” WALKER, 85, of Stannards, NY, died Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born August 19, 1937, in Scio, she was the daughter of Richard and Virginia Barhight Jacobs. On November 16, 1957, in Scio, she married Donald S. Walker, who predeceased her on May 15, 2019. A graduate of Scio High School,...
Patricia A. BONNER
May 26, 2023
Patricia Ann Gilmore BONNER, 77, of Sabinsville, PA, died Friday, May 26, 2023 in her home.
Born April 27, 1946, she was the daughter of Daniel and Sarah Griggers Dever. On June 29, 1968, in Maple Glen, she married Douglas F. Gilmore, who predeceased her on January 10, 1999. On October 7, 2007, in Queens Landing, MD, she married...
Bessie McPHERSON
May 24, 2023
Bessie McPHERSON, 70, of Ulysses, PA, died Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in UPMC Williamsport.
Born November 30, 1952, in Somerset, NJ, she was the daughter of Orie and Alice Cochran Thompson. She was employed by Midland School in Branchburg, NJ for 10 years and by Amwell Valley Bus Co. in Annandale, NJ for 15 years.
Surviving are: her huband,...
Richard A. BLACK
May 22, 2023
Richard A. BLACK, 96, of Wellsville, NY, went to be with his Lord on Monday May 22, 2023 after a brief illness at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.
Born August 15, 1926, on the family farm on Wadsworth Hill in the Town of Ward, he was the son of Aaron Orlando and Marguerite Carr Black. A 1944 graduate...
Harry B. "Dale" OVERHOLT
May 19, 2023
Harry B. “Dale” OVERHOLT, 89, of Stannards, NY, died Friday, May 19, 2023 in Olean General Hospital.
Born July 25, 1933, in North Tonawanda, he was the son of Harry Allard and Jean M. Haeffle Overholt. He was a graduate of Tonawanda High School, where he was the captain of the football team and a member of...
Louis A. DISTROLA
May 18, 2023
Louis A. DISTROLA, 87, of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, May 18, 2023 in Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Born February 20, 1936, in Bradford, PA, he was the son of Earl Welty and Madelyn Distrola. On January 8, 2008, in Wellsville, he married Bernice Blue, who survives. A 1955 graduate of Bradford High School, he served honorably with the...
Connie M. DODGE
May 13, 2023
Connie M. DODGE, 67, of Wellsville, NY, passed peacefully Saturday, May 13, 2023 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.
Born December 13, 1955, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Walter R. and Jane Marie Richards Dodge. A 1974 graduate of Wellsville High School, she was employed as an aide by Wellsville Manor. Connie was an aunt to everyone.
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