Obituaries

Jul 2, 2020

Edgar B. “Ed” RANSOM, 91, of Genesee, PA, died Thursday, July 2, 2020 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY.

Born March 6, 1929, in Genesee, he was the son of Homer and Hattie Skutt Ransom.  On October 7, 1951, in Genesee, he married the former Avis A. Chambers, who predeceased him on October 24, 2014.

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Jun 27, 2020

Ernest C. LUDWIG, 69, of Penn Yan, NY, died Saturday, June 27, 2020 in Homestead at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Penn Yan.

Born May 24, 1951, in Nunda, he was the son of Arland and Lorma Cromwell Ludwig.

Surviving are:  a brother, Allen (Linda) Ludwig of Richmond;  a niece, Lisa Ludwig of Buffalo;  and his...

Jun 26, 2020

Joseph E. HANES, 82, of Mills, PA, died Friday, June 26, 2020 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA.

Born August 8, 1937, in Pike Township, PA, he was the son of Leon C. and Vera Viola Morgan Hanes.

On September 13, 1957, in Fairfield, CT, he married the former Judith A. Liepertz, who survives.

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Jun 25, 2020

John W. “Jack” KAMINSKI, Jr., 61, of Coudersport, PA, formerly of Lansdale, died Thursday, June 25, 2020 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born December 26, 1958, in Philadelphia, he was the son of John W. and Shirley Chmil Kaminski.  On January 15, 1977, in Pennsburg, he married the former Pauline Bengier, who survives.  Jack was a self-employed home improvement contractor....

Jun 24, 2020

Judith E. DICK, 79, of Rochester, NY, died Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in Highland Hospital, Rochester.

Born August 11, 1940, in Scio, she was the daughter of Paul and Mary Alice Sloan Fuller.

On June 14, 1963, in Rochester, she married Mark R. Dick, who survives.

A graduate of Scio Central School, she continued...

Jun 23, 2020

Bette R. Robarts , age 86, of Sunnydale Avenue passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 28, 1933 in Wellsville to the late Leo and Elsie Cornell Richardson.Bette graduated from Wellsville Central High School and worked for several attorneys including George Harris, Bill Grastorf, James Euken and Wayne Feeman....

Jun 21, 2020

BRADFORD- Joshua S. Simar, 29, of Clarence St., passed away unexpectedly Sunday (Jun. 21, 2020) in his residence. Born January 4, 1991, in Coudersport, he was a son of Shane E. and Dianne K. Sherwood Simar. Joshua was a graduate of the Beaver Falls High School, class of 2009.  He was a resident of Darlington, PA, before moving to Bradford....

Jun 20, 2020

Roger J. Gee, 68, of Trapping Brook Road, died peacefully Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Jones Memorial Hospital with his family by his side  He was born November 30, 1951 in Wellsville, the son of the late Douglas J. and Beatrice (Greenan) Gee. On September 11, 1971 in Wellsville he married Deb Bailey who survives.He is also survived by his...

Jun 18, 2020

Kathryn Cretekos, a long-time resident of Wellsville, passed away Thursday the 18th of June surrounded by her children after a long and wonderful life. She was 91.Kitty was born on September 10,1928 in Milford, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Peter and Helen (Costakas) Makris of Providence, R.I. She is preceded by her husband Steven Cretekos. It was October 3,...

Jun 18, 2020

James A. Cicirello, 75, of 181 Stevens Street passed away at home on Thursday, June 18, 2020 with his family at his side. He was born October 14, 1944 in Wellsville, the son of the late Anthony Chester and Ruth (Mathern) Cicirello. On April 28, 1973 in Wellsville he married Susan Johnson who survives. Jim was a 1962 graduate of Wellsville...

Jun 18, 2020

Eugene H. SLONE, Jr., 53, of Belmont, NY, died Thursday, June 18, 2020 in his home.

Born May 17, 1967, in Warsaw, IN, he was the son of Eugene H. and Linda S. Slone.

Surviving are:  his girlfriend, Edna Rice of Belmont;  two sons, Timothy J. A. Rice of Belmont and Airick Slone of FL;  a daughter, Kim Matthews...

Jun 17, 2020

Gerald S. “Jerry” CARY, 87, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY.

Born October 5, 1932, in Harrison Township, he was the son of Stephen L. and Margery Spoor Cary.

Jerry owned and operated a dairy farm for 30 years and was employed in maintenance by the Northern...

Jun 14, 2020

TONAWANDA, NY - Shirley E. Bailey, 93, formerly of Port Allegany, passed away Sunday (Jun. 14, 2020) in Williamsville Suburban, Williamsville, NY. Born October 27, 1926, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was a daughter of William and Myrtle Smith Leavitt. On Oct. 2, 1954, in Port Allegany, she married Arnold F. Bailey, who died Apr. 21, 2009. They were married 55...

Jun 11, 2020

Helen G. Miess, age 89, of Genesee street passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester. She was born in Genesee, Pennsylvania to the late David and Carrie Marble Grover. On November 27, 1949 in Whitesville she married Richard Miess who survives.Helen was a homemaker was an independent woman who enjoyed reading....

Jun 5, 2020

Cynthia A. HANES, 60, of Mills, PA, died Friday, June 5, 2020 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA.

Born February 19, 1960, in Bridgeport, CT, she was the daughter of Joseph E. and Judith A. Liepertz Hanes.

A graduate of Housatonic Valley High School, Falls Village, CT, she attended the College of St. Joseph in Rutland, VT.  Cynthia...

Jun 2, 2020

Bonita L. “Bonnie” Freeman, 74, of 152 Pine Street passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Jones Memorial Hospital. She was born December 30, 1945 in Wellsville the daughter of  the late Louis and Velma (Davis) Freeman.Bonnie attended Wellsville Central School and graduated from Churchville High School. She resided in Bergen for many years before moving to Wellsville in...

May 31, 2020

PORT ALLEGANY- Robert J. Wright, 63, of Pearl St., passed away Sunday (May 31, 2020) in UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport. Born January 16, 1957, in Batavia, NY, he was a son of John G. and Jean D. Brickley Wright.  On Apr. 21, 1994, in Roulette, PA, he married Kimberly L. Swick, who died Feb. 17, 1999. Robert was a self-employed stone...

May 30, 2020

Wellsville, NY - James W. Armstrong: The friends and family of James W. Armstrong are invited to a graveside service on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 2:00 pm in Yorks Corners Cemetery. To read the complete obituary or leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

May 22, 2020

Larry E. SEELEY, 74, of Belmont, NY, died Friday, May 22, 2020 in his home.

Born November 29, 1945, in Waverly, he was the son of William B. and Marie Preston Seeley.

He was married to the former Marie Thomas, who survives.  Larry was employed by Ulysses Boro for 31 years, retiring in 2010.  He was a...

May 21, 2020

Wellsville, NY – The friends of Beryl MacDuff are invited to call on Monday, August 15, 2022 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 470 Main Street in Wellsville. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 am in church with Reverend Dr. Eric Ash Sr. presiding. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Beryl passed...