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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Frederick R. EMMEL, Jr.
Oct 1, 2025
Frederick R. EMMEL, Jr., 78, of Ulysses, PA, died Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport following a lengthy illness.
Born April 27, 1947, in Baltimore, MD he was the son of Frederick Ralph and Dorothy Ann Nickles Emmel. Fred served honorably with the U.S. Navy, retiring as Master Chief Petty Officer. He was a skilled carpenter and worked as...
Ronald L. SOULE, Sr.
Sep 29, 2025
Ronald L. SOULE, Sr., 81, of Mills, PA, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born March 17, 1944, in Corning, NY, he was the son of Basil L. and Minnie Aretta Michel Soule. He served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1962 – 1965. He was employed as a supervisor by Pure Carbon in Coudersport. Ron and...
Mary Jane BRUNO
Sep 27, 2025
Mary Jane BRUNO, 83, of Wellsboro, PA, died Saturday, September 27, 2025 in Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro.
Born August 10, 1942, in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of Edward Kenneth and Shirley Jane Lattimer Yaeger. A graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School in Westfield, she earned a degree in criminal justice and was employed as a therapist...
Diane L. FISHER
Sep 26, 2025
Diane L. FISHER, 62, of Galeton, PA, formerly of Seaford, DE, died Friday, September 26, 2025 in Sena Kean Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.
Born July 26, 1963, in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of George Stewart and Phyllis C. Russum Hanna, Jr. A graduate of Woodbridge High School in Bridgeville, DE, she was employed as a waitress and horse...
Randall C. CHASE
Sep 24, 2025
Randall C. CHASE, 71, of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, September 24, 2025 in his home.
Born July 9, 1954, in Wellsville, he was the son of Frank L. and Joyce Langdon Chase. A graduate of Whitesville Central School, he was employed by Dresser-Rand until his retirement. Randy’s dogs were his world.
Surviving are: his mother and stepfather, Joyce and Dennis Pritchard of...
Peggy D. THOMAS
Sep 23, 2025
Peggy D. THOMAS, 56, of Scio, NY, formerly of Friendship, Albion, and Wilmington, NC, died Monday, September 22, 2025 in her home.
Born September 11, 1969, in Virginia, she was the daughter of Earl and Louella Nunn Robinette. In 2000, in Fayetteville, NC, she married Roy Thomas, who predeceased her. A graduate of Petersburg High School in Petersburg, VA, she and...
Jeffrey R. "Jeff" TRACY
Sep 23, 2025
Jeffrey R. TRACY, 74, of Knoxville, PA, died Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY.
Born January 3, 1951, in Corning, NY, he was the son of Robert and Laverna Davis Tracy. On November 8, 1975, in Westfield, he married the former Annette “Toni” Beebe, who predeceased him on January 11, 2017. A graduate of Northern Potter High...
Robert E. TORMEY
Sep 22, 2025
Robert E. TORMEY, 88, of Harrison Valley, PA, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025 surrounded by his family. He entered into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior and was reunited with his beloved wife, sharing in the eternal joy of God’s promise. While he will be deeply missed, we rejoice in the hope and assurance that he is...
Christopher M. PIAQUADIO
Sep 17, 2025
Christopher Michael PIAQUADIO, 72, of Galeton, PA, formerly of Fort Walton Beach, FL, died Wednesday, September 17, 2025 in UPMC Williamsport.
Born December 26, 1952, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Michael D. and Donna J. Vergason Piaquadio. On July 21, 1989, in Coudersport, he married Michelle J. “Mickie” Mahon, who survives. A 1972 graduate of Galeton High School, he...
Edwin H. WINANS, Jr.
Sep 15, 2025
Edwin H. WINANS, Jr., 63, of Belfast, NY, died Monday, September 15, 2025 in Olean General Hospital.
Born January 12, 1962, in Coudersport, he was the son of Edwin H. and Jeanette DeVore Winans. A 1980 graduate of Port Allegany High School, he learned to drive truck through BOCES in Belmont. He was employed by Jerge's Used Auto Part's Inc. in...
Barry A. GRIDLEY
Sep 12, 2025
Barry A. GRIDLEY, 86, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, September 12, 2025 in Jones Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.
Born November 7, 1938, in Blossburg, PA, he was the son of William A. and Marguerite G. Hitzel Gridley. On June 18, 1977, in Wellsville, he married Linda S. Ackley, who survives.
A 1956 graduate of Galeton Area High School,...
Brandon Michael FULLER
Sep 11, 2025
Brandon Michael FULLER, 20, of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, September 11, 2025 in UR Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY.
Born April 24, 2005, in Hornell, he was the son of Michael D. Fuller and Jennifer Haynoski. Brandon attended Grand Island High School and was employed by Just One More in Shongo as a cook and waiter. He enjoyed collecting Hot Wheels,...
Thelia M. SWARTHOUT
Sep 8, 2025
Thelia M. SWARTHOUT, 88, of Belmont, NY, died September 8, 2025 after a brief illness. She was born September 12, 1936, in Wellsville, the second daughter of Edward E. and Marion L. Woodard Bartlett.
She grew up on the backside of Whitehill Road #1 in Allentown during the post-depression era. A 1953 graduate of Allentown Union School, she was involved with...
Gail Anita Harkness SCHROEDER
Sep 7, 2025
Gail Anita Harkness SCHROEDER, 81, of Clermont, FL, formerly of Wellsville, NY, died September 7, 2025 in South Lake Hospital, Clermont.
Born March 1, 1944, she was the daughter of Clyde and Clara Burgess Sherwood. On September 12, 1998, in Wellsville, she married Michael Shroeder, who predeceased her in 2023. A graduate of Wellsville High School, she began her working career...
Kevin J. BAER
Sep 7, 2025
Kevin James BAER, 53, of Port Allegany, PA, a proud veteran of the United States Army National Guard, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Born November 25, 1971, in Olean, NY, Kevin was the beloved son of Betty Mericle Baer and William J. Baer, Jr. A 1989 graduate of Port Allegany High School, he enlisted that same year in the United...
Derrick J. VINSON
Sep 6, 2025
Derrick J. VINSON Sr., 54, of Wellsville, died on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was born on August 7, 1971, in Wellsville, the son of Franklin and Darlene A. (West) Vinson.
Derrick was raised in Wellsville and attended Wellsville Central Schools. He found his career as a handyman. He was previously employed by: the...
John R. BRETH
Sep 6, 2025
John Roger BRETH, 74, of Scio, NY, formerly of Terre Hill, PA, died Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.
Born March 23, 1951, in Clearfield, PA, he was the son of John Harvey and Lenore Mae Straw Breth. On August 12, 1978, in Lumber City, PA, he married Susan L. Hensley, who predeceased him on September 23, 2016....
Michael T. BALDWIN
Sep 5, 2025
Michael Timothy BALDWIN, "aka" Michael T., wrote his last story on Friday, September 5, 2025, as he closed the book on an illustrious career as WJQZ Radio Station Owner and On-Air Radio Personality, Wellsville Ambulance Corps Captain, EMT/Paramedic, Allegany County Emergency Crisis Manager, Wellsville Town Supervisor and the Owner/Editor of Wellsville Regional News Network. He was always such an overachiever...
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Lloyd C. PROUTY
Sep 5, 2025
Lloyd C. PROUTY, 83, of Ulysses, PA, died Friday, September 5, 2025 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born December 7, 1941, in Pike Twp., he was the son of Clarence C. and Bessie L. Knickerbocker Prouty. On February 1, 1963, in Wellsville, NY, he married the former Mary L. Tubbs, who predeceased him on October 18, 2023. He was employed by...
Jacqueline "Jackie" R. STEADMAN
Sep 2, 2025
Jacqueline R. “Jackie” STEADMAN, 92, of Painted Post, NY, formerly of Galeton, PA, died Tuesday, September 2, 2025 in Guthrie Corning Hospital.
Born August 20, 1933, in Blossburg, PA, she was the daughter of Robert and Glenora Lockwood Williams. On April 12, 1952, in Galeton, she married Joseph Henry Steadman, who predeceased her on January 19, 2011. A 1951 graduate of...
