Obituaries

Apr 21, 2020

Lana M. JOSEPH, 54, of Olean, NY, died Tuesday, April 21, 2020 in Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, NY.

She was born December 31, 1965, in Dansville.

She loved playing bingo, riding horses and being outdoors. Lana cherished her children and family.  She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

Surviving are:  her mother, Deborah...

Apr 20, 2020

ROULETTE- Peter A. Chastain, V, 72, of Fessenden Rd., passed away peacefully Monday (Apr. 20, 20202) in his home, surrounded by family. Born October 14, 1947, in Coudersport, he was a son of Peter A. and Evelyn E. Nelson Chastain. On June 14, 1986, in Bradford, he married Cindy A. Patterson, who died Mar. 2, 2015. Peter was a lifetime...

Apr 20, 2020

Wellsville, NY - Leonard E. Osgood, 75, of 3524 Route 417, died on Monday, April 20, 2020, shorty after arrival at the Jones Memorial Hospital. He was born July 4, 1944 in Wellsville, the son of the late William and Margaret (Burch) Osgood. On March 29, 1986, in Wellsville, he married Ruth Anderson who survives. Leonard was raised in Wellsville...

Apr 19, 2020

Wellsville, NY - Jean P. Wilcox, age 95, of Pine Street passed away on Sunday April19, 2020 at Highland Hospital in Rochester. She was born on July 24, 1924 in Caneadea to Eli and Jennie Rolfe Thornton. On October 6, 1946 in Elmira she married Richard Wilcox who predeceased her on November 23, 1991. Jean graduated from High School in...

Apr 19, 2020

Paula A. RANSOM, 78, of Whitesville, NY, died Sunday, April 19, 2020 surrounded by her loving family following a lengthy illness.

Born May 31, 1941, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Mark E. and Louise Kate “Midge” Bieser Nesbit.

On November 15, 1958, in Whitesville, NY, she married Robert W. “Bob” Ransom, who predeceased...

Apr 19, 2020

Michael A. CONANT, 28, of Mercersburg, PA, died Sunday, April 19, 2020 in Mercersburg.

Born May 22, 1991, in Gettysburg, he was the son of Robert A. Conant and Teri Burdge Stanton.

Michael attended school in Greencastle and earned his GED in Waynesboro. He worked as a tattoo artist.

Surviving are: his mother, Teri...

Apr 15, 2020

Donald E. STIVERS, 54, of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

Born January 17, 1966, in New London, CT, he was the son of William and Marrianne Mellott Stivers.

Don is survived by his son, Anthony Stivers of Olean.  He was predeceased by his parents;  and a brother, John Noble.

Burial will be in Maple...

Apr 13, 2020

PORT ALLEGANY- Marvin W. Smith, 81, formerly of Port Allegany, peacefully joined his Heavenly Father from his home in Antioch, TN, on Monday (Apr. 13, 2020) surrounded by his family. He was born in Eldred, PA on June 22, 1938 to Walter and Ethel Smith. On July 9, 1960, in Port Allegany, he married Joan E. Gillen, who survives. They...

Apr 13, 2020

Robert E. KUZARA, 61, of Harriman, TN, formerly of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, April 13, 2020 in Raphine, VA.

Born August 26, 1958, in East Stroudsburg, PA, he was the son of Henry L. and Lois Starks Kuzara.

A graduate of Wellsville High School and Alfred Vocational School, he served with the U.S. Marine Corps...

Apr 13, 2020

Debbie A. LINKOUS, 60, of Andover, NY, died Monday, April 13, 2020 in her home.

Born August 30, 1959, in Stratford, NJ, she was the daughter of David and Barbara A. Milner Kemmer.

A graduate of Woodstown High School in Woodstown, NJ, she earned an associate’s degree from Alfred State College.  Debbie enjoyed spending time with...

Apr 12, 2020

Wellsville, NY - Leo W. Eaton, 91, of 3253 First Street passed away at home on Sunday, April 12, 2020. He was born November 21, 1928 in Coudersport, PA, the son of the late Elwyn Avery and Zelma (Kuhn) Eaton. On March 25, 1949 in Wellsville, he married Joyce Mae Buckhout who predeceased him on November 10, 2016. All his...

Apr 11, 2020

Wellsville, NY - Joyce Donovan - A graveside service for Joyce Donovan is planned for Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 11:00 am in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Wellsville. Joyce passed away on April 11, 2020 in Wellsville. To read the complete obituary or to leave condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Apr 11, 2020

Wellsville, NY - Joyce Donovan, 86 of 4462 Bolivar Road passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. She was born May 31, 1933 in Kenmore, the daughter of the late Albert and Gladys (Hobart) Cater. Joyce has resided in Wellsville since 1977, and was a member of the Knights Creek Church in Scio. She...

Apr 11, 2020

Whitesville, NY - Richard “Dick” E. DeLap, 95, of Park Street, died on Saturday, Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville following a brief illness. Richard was born June 10, 1924 in Hornell, the son of Merton S. and Ruth (DeVinney) DeLap. He attended Hornell public schools and proudly served in the United States Army with the...

Apr 9, 2020

Wellsville, NY: Marjorie L. Finn

The friends of Marjorie L. Finn are invited to attend a Mass in her memory on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at 9:45 am in the Immaculate Conception Church, 36 Maple Avenue in Wellsville. A graveside service will follow at 11:30 am in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Marjorie died April 9, 2020, to read the complete...

Apr 9, 2020

Wellsville, NY - Marjorie L. Finn, 92, formerly of 147 South Broad Street, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020, at Wellsville Manor Care Center. She was born July 28, 1927 in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Leo V. and Lillian (Trahey) Ludden. On September 30, 1950, she married Leo E. Finn who predeceased her on February 7, 1991. Marjorie...

Apr 9, 2020

Franklin D. RAUSCH, 72, of Ulysses, PA, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 in Hudson, FL with his wife at his side.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Franklin’s life will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 11, 2020 in the Gold Church, Gold, PA.  The Rev. Cameron Cowburn will officiate.  CDC and PA Department of Health guidelines...