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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
B. Diana (Bee) Janiszewski
May 5, 2020
SMETHORT- B. Diana Janiszewski, 72, of N. Open Brook Rd., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday (May 5, 2020) from injuries sustained in an accident. Born January 13, 1948, in Indiana, PA, she was a daughter of Theodore and Barbara L. Plouse Bee. On Oct. 16, 1982, in Eldred, she married Edward J. Janiszewski, who died Feb. 1, 2013. Diana was a...
James J. Corcoran
May 5, 2020
Wellsville, NY - James J. Corcoran IV, 57, of 135 North Franklin Street died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Jim was born on November 17, 1962 in Wellsville the son of the late Edward J. and Roberta (Bartlett) Corcoran. Jim was a 1980 graduate of the Wellsville High School. His dogs, music, and friends fed his passions....
Darryl L. MADISON
May 5, 2020
Darryl L. MADISON, 60, of Westfield, PA, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA.
Born September 15, 1959, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Ralph and Lena J. Norton Madison.
He operated a dairy farm and was employed by Patterson Lumber in Galeton. Darryl was an avid hunter, fisherman, and dog lover. He...
Robert E. POLLOCK
May 5, 2020
Robert E. POLLOCK, 76, of Ulysses, PA, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 in his home.
Born September 11, 1943, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Clifford and Bertha Ordway Pollock.
He worked on the family farm for many years and was employed by Electri-Cord in Westfield for 23 years. He loved watching television, especially Westerns. Bob...
William Ruellan Thomas
May 4, 2020
Humble, Texas - William Ruellan Thomas, 93, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2020 in Humble Texas. He was b orn August 30, 1926 in Wellsville the son of William and Mary (Fink) Thomas . On December 27, 1958 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville he married the former Ann R. Langerman who passed awa y February 15, 2022....
John Frederic Cole
May 4, 2020
Wellsville, NY - John Frederic Cole, 86, of Manor Hills, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020, shortly after arrival at Jones Memorial Hospital. He was born August 6, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA the son of the late Lester Carl and Edith (Zeitler) Cole. On December 6, 1958 in Wellsville, he married the former Nitia McCracken who survives. John was...
Florence B. DODSON
May 3, 2020
Florence B. DODSON, 80, of Scio, NY, died Sunday, May 3, 2020 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born October 5, 1939, in Andover, she was the daughter of Leonard and Maude Slocum Reisman.
On October 22, 1958, in Genesee, PA, she married Richard E. Dodson, who predeceased her on November 1, 2014.
A...
Jerome J. Hart
May 2, 2020
Wellsville, NY - Jerome J. Hart
The friends and family of Jerome Hart are invited to celebrate his life on Friday, August 6, 2021, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the Morrison Hayes American Legion Post 702, 23 Jefferson Street in Wellsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 7, at 11:00 am in the...
Jerome Joseph Hart
May 2, 2020
Wellsville, NY - Jerome Joseph Hart, 55, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at the Hart Comfort House following a hard fought three year battle with stage IV colon cancer. He was born February 9, 1965 in Wellsville, the son of the late Gerald Charles and Mary Ellen (Connor) Hart. On September 24, 1988 in Wellsville he married Nancy...
Hildegard G. VERCELLETTO
Apr 30, 2020
Hildegard G. “Hilde” VERCELLETTO, nee Paul, 90, of Coudersport, PA, formerly of Shinglehouse, PA and Long Island, NY, died Thursday, April 30, 2020 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
She was born August 28, 1929 in Frankfurt, Germany. Having had many careers, Hilde most enjoyed helping others and sharing stories and her cooking with everyone she met.
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Julia M. HINKLE
Apr 29, 2020
Julia M. HINKLE, 66, of Scio, NY, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born May 1, 1953, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Burrell A. and Dorothy H. Oakeson Fanton.
In November of 1999, in Stannards, she married Howard L. Hinkle, who survives.
A graduate of Wellsville Central...
Earl William Bloss
Apr 26, 2020
TURTLEPOINT-Earl W. “Bill” Bloss, 65, of Depot St., passed away Sunday (Apr. 26, 2020) in his brother’s home, after a lengthy illness. Born March 13, 1955, in Port Allegany, he was a son of Willam E. and Ann VanWhy Bloss. Bill was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, class of 1973. He...
James P. CALHOUN
Apr 24, 2020
James P. CALHOUN, 49, of Scio, NY, died Friday, April 24, 2020.
Born March 21, 1971, in Olean, he was the son of David E. and Nancy Phearsdorf Calhoun. A graduate of Scio Central School, he was a self-employed wood worker.
On July 5, 2013, he married Luann Close, who survives. Surviving besides his wife, Luann, are: his...
Blase William GALEONE
Apr 23, 2020
Blase William “Bill” GALEONE, 84, of Lake Worth, FL, formerly of Galeton, PA, died peacefully Thursday, April 23, 2020 in Trustbridge Hospice.
A graveside service with military rites will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 12, 2020 in West Hill Cemetery, Galeton.
Born December 10, 1935, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of...
Lana M. JOSEPH
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...
Peter A. Chastain, V
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...
Leonard E. Osgood
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...
Jean P. Wilcox
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...
Paula A. RANSOM
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...
Michael A. CONANT
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...
