Obituaries

Jul 29, 2020

Jack E. BROWN, 81, of Scio, NY, died Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, after a long illness.

Born March 21, 1939, in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Joseph E. and Kathleen Laughlin Brown.

On November 30, 1957, in Niagara Falls, he married the former Doris Jean Taylor, who...

Jul 27, 2020

Ginnie L. Davis, 60, of 3356 Andover Road passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester following a brief illness. She was born July 24, 1960 in Hornell, the daughter of Walter J. and Josephine (Bonham) Davis.Ginnie was raised in Wellsville and was a 1978 graduate of Wellsville High School. She formerly resided in Long...

Jul 27, 2020

Robert J. SIMMONS, 76, of Westfield, PA, died Monday, July 27, 2020 in his home.

A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 16, 2020 at the Roadside Rest in Harrison Valley.  CDC and PA Department of Health guidelines apply.

Born November 13, 1943, in Brookfield, he was the son of Robert...

Jul 25, 2020

Miranda M. Fanton age 38, of the Paige Road passed away quietly on Saturday July 25, at the University of Rochester Medical Center after an ongoing illness with complications. She was born on January 26, 1982 in Wellsville to Carl and Venus Flint Fanton.Miranda graduated from Whitesville Central High School in 2001. She enjoyed listening to all kinds of music,...

Jul 23, 2020

Eugene F. Coburn, age 82, passed away of a heart attack on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Jones Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 26, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois.Eugene graduated from Thornton Township High School in Harvey, IL. He has an Associate’s Degree from Purdue University in Indiana and was a member of the SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers). ...

Jul 22, 2020

Daisy M. ELLIOTT, 84, of Genesee, PA, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY.

Born August 16, 1935, in Genesee, she was the daughter of George A. and H. Ione Easton Haskins.  On March 30, 1952, in Genesee, she married John O. Elliott, who predeceased her on February 21, 1982.  Daisy was a self-employed hairdresser...

Jul 22, 2020

Cordelia G. “Dee” RUTER, 94, of Coudersport, PA, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport. Born June 21, 1926, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Joseph E. and Alberta Britt Gleason. On January 9, 1943 she married her lifelong love, Frank Ruter, Jr, who proceeded her in death on June 22, 2012.

Dee and...

Jul 21, 2020

William W. “Bill” WIXSON, 76, of Wellsville, NY, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 in Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Born December 3, 1943, in Wellsville, he was the son of Donald F. and Laura M. Welstead Wixson.

A graduate of Wellsville Central School, he attended RIT in 1964 for drafting and Alfred State College...

Jul 15, 2020

Norma V. DIMON, 94, of Galeton, PA, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in her home.

Born December 16, 1925, in Atchison, KS, she was the daughter of Clarence Hubert “Dutch” and Mary Elizabeth Signor Shaver.  On April 2, 1946, in Atchison, KS, she married Franklin Kenneth Dimon, who predeceased her in 1994.  Norma was employed by the Ox Yoke...

Jul 15, 2020

Lewis C. McGRAW, 82, of Whitesville, NY, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.

Born July 17, 1937, in Whitesville, he was the son of Clair and Freda Dean McGraw.

On March 18, 1961, in Scio, he married the former Carol L. Williams, who survives.

A graduate of Whitesville Central...

Jul 14, 2020

Catherine H. PHOTOPOULOS, 86, of Greer, SC, formerly of Ulysses, PA, died Tuesday, July 14, 2020 in her daughter’s home.

Born January 28, 1934, in Atlantic City, NJ, she was the daughter of John and Sophia Reres.

On December 4, 1955, in Atlantic City, NJ, she married Stephen P. Photopoulos, who predeceased her on June 13,...

Jul 12, 2020

Carol K. Cline, 75, of 1804 Plank Road passed away at home on Sunday, July 12, 2020 following a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born June 8, 1945 in Portland, ME, the daughter of the late Norman and Marjorie (Dow) Shear. On December 12, 1987, in Penfield, she married Dale O. Cline who survives.Carol was raised in Wellsville...

Jul 11, 2020

Cheryl Ann “Tea Ta” Toscano (Battaglia), was called home on July 11, 2020 at the age of 72, after a long illness. She was predeceased by her parents, Michael and Gloria Battaglia, sister Francine. Cheryl is survived by her husband Thomas Toscano, sister Mary (Steven) McCann, sons Robert (Joanne) Schlafer IV and Thomas (Tammy) Toscano, daughter Terri Ann Toscano. Grandchildren...

Jul 10, 2020

PORT ALLEGANY - Billy K. Taylor, 66, of Route 155N, passed away unexpectedly Friday (July 10, 2020) in his home. Born April 12, 1954, in Port Allegany, he was a son of Clarence A. and Nina J. Mead Taylor. He was a lifetime resident of the area And a graduate of Port Allegany High School, class of 1972. Bill was...

Jul 9, 2020

PORT ALLEGANY - Maxine L. Abbott, 88, of Hillside Ave., passed away Thursday (July 9, 2020) in her home, with her family by her side. Born May 26, 1932, in Olean, NY she was a daughter of Michael J. and Janette Major Peeler. On Aug. 11, 1951, in Coudersport, she married Richard J. Abbott, who died Jan. 6, 1996. A...

Jul 9, 2020

Norma J. HYATT, 90, of Quarryville, PA, formerly of Lock Haven and Ulysses, died Thursday, July 9, 2020.

Born April 8, 1930, in Kinzers, she was the daughter of Carl and Mary Rimmey Hohman.  On April 29, 1950, in Elkton, MD, she married Jay W. Hyatt, who predeceased her on December 31, 2005.

An LPN, she...

Jul 6, 2020

Catherine “Cathy” Sorochin, 72, died July 6, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born  June 29, 1948 and raised in Niagara Falls, NY.Cathy graduated from Stella Niagara Seminary High School in 1966, and  Alfred State College in 1991, with an Associates Degree in Accounting. She was formerly employed at Kodak Inc., Steuben Trust Company,  Allen Dygert &...

Jul 5, 2020

Daniel J. MESLER, 62, of Bolivar, NY, passed away at home on Sunday, July 5, 2020.

Born March 20, 1958, in St. Francis Hospital, Olean, NY, he was the son of Norman and MaryLou Bush Mesler.

He attended Bolivar Central School. Dan worked for his father at Mesler Quaker State. He worked as a self-employed...

Jul 4, 2020

Norman L. “Tink” MERTSOCK, 67, of Bath, NY, formerly of Savona, NY, Westfield, PA and Sabinsville, PA, died Saturday, July 4, 2020 in Ira Davenport Hospital, Bath, NY.

Born February 15, 1953, in Wellsboro, PA, he was the son of Paul E. and Norma Larrison Mertsock.  Tink worked in various maintenance jobs and he loved to play the...

Jul 2, 2020

Betty Louise HAVENS, 95, of Wellsville, NY, joined her Savior in heaven on Thursday, July 2, 2020.

Friends may call at First Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 470 North Main Street, Wellsville on Saturday, July 25, 2020 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, with a Memorial Service following at 11:00 AM.  CDC and NYS Department of Health guidelines...