Obituaries

Nov 30, 2024

Donald “Dude” METCALF, 55, of Westfield, PA, died Saturday, November 30, 2024 at his home. 

Born January 14, 1969, in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of Wayne R. “Tiny” and Connie L. Schoonover Metcalf. On July 4, 1989, in Westfield, he married Mistie L. Proctor, who survives. A 1987 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he was employed as a...

Nov 28, 2024

Terry L. Bundy

PORT ALLEGANY- Terry L. Bundy, 61 of Church St., passed away Thursday (Nov. 28, 2024) in his home.

Born March 3, 1963, in Port Allegany, he was a son of Clinton A. and Irma Young Lanphere.

Terry was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany...

Nov 24, 2024

KEECH, Gerald 

Allentown, NY – A Celebration of life for Gerald Keech Jr. will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 1 – 4 pm at the Richburg Rod and Gun Club, 2350 NY-275, Richburg, NY 14774. Gerry passed on November 24, 2024, to read the complete obituary, or to leave online condolences, please visit https://www.olneyfoust.com/obituaries/gerald-l-keech-jr-50 . 

Nov 24, 2024

Allentown, NY – Gerald L. Keech Jr., 50, of 417, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, in his home. He was born June 21 , 1974, in Wellsville, the son of the late Gerald Sr. and Deborah (Slocum) Keech.

Gerry was a Jack of a ll t rades and was a handyman for various families in the Allentown...

Nov 23, 2024

Donald C. Hand, 84, of Cameron Street, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at his home. He was born March 31, 1940, in Belmont, the son of the late Walter P. and Ruth (Carr) Hand. On May 1, 2005, he married Sharon A. Hand, who survives. 

 

Don was a graduate of Belmont High School. After graduation, he spent seven years...

Nov 22, 2024

David S. “Steve” Wilson, Jr., of Arkport, NY, died peacefully at Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a 12-year battle with dementia. 

Born October 16, 1953, in Geneva, he was the son of Dave and E. Marguerite Hudson Wilson. On August 21, 1976, in Fayette, he married Lisa Beard, who survives. Steve graduated from Romulus Central School in 1973. He retired...

Nov 22, 2024

Tranquil M. “Tranny” TIMPONE, 98, of Belfast, NY, died Friday, November 22, 2024 in Olean General Hospital. 

Born April 23, 1926, in Hartford, CT, she was the daughter of John and Mildred Galliachio Martell. In 1948, in New York City, she married Robert N. Timpone, who predeceased her on July 26, 1987. A graduate of Queens Forest Hills High School, she...

Nov 21, 2024

Dr. Peder J. HANCHER, DDS, 84, of Wellsville, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He had suffered from Frontotemporal Dementia for the last four years. 

Born October 9, 1940 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of James Herman and Eveleth Pedersen Hancher. 

A graduate of Holland Central School, he received...

Nov 21, 2024

James L. CRAMER, 71, of Bath, NY, formerly of Whitesville, NY, died Thursday, November 21, 2024 in the Steuben Center, Bath, NY. 

Born October 13, 1953, in Hornell, he was the son of Barry C. and M. Barbara Cleveland Cramer. A graduate of Whitesville Central School, he served honorably in the U.S. Army. Through the years, he was employed by Pennsylvania...

Nov 21, 2024

Donna F. LAMPMAN, 83, of Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, November 21, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport after a long battle with metastatic breast cancer. 

Born April 5, 1941, in Troupsburg, NY, she was the daughter of Albert A. and Elsie M. Bailey Cornish. A 1958 graduate of Troupsburg Central School, she was employed by Galeton Production and Electri-Cord in Westfield. Her...

Nov 18, 2024

Jacqueline A. Merrick, 73, of Farr Road, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Strong Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. She was born September 11, 1951, in Warsaw, the daughter of Vinton and Jean (Yavicoli) Nourse. On August 26, 1972, in Arcade, she married Cyril “Skip” Merrick, who survives.

Jackie was a long-time resident of Belmont. She...

Nov 18, 2024

Belmont, NY – Jacqueline A. Merrick, 73, of Farr Road, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Strong Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. She was born September 11, 1951, in Warsaw, the daughter of Vinton and Jean (Yavicoli) Nourse. On August 26, 1972, in Arcade , she married Cyril “Skip” Merrick, who survives.

Jackie was...

Nov 18, 2024

Wellsville, NY – Daniel Hart, 4 6, of Hanover Hill Road, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Strong Memorial Hospital with family by his side. He was born September 12, 1978, in Wellsville, the son of Francis D avid and Lucille (Smith) Hart.

Dan was raised in Wellsville and was a 1996 graduate of Wellsville High School....

Nov 17, 2024

Bruce C. Caldwell, 87, of Maple Street, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at St. James Mercy Hospital after a brief illness. He was born April 4, 1937, in Kane, PA, the son of the late Robert and Grace (Olinger) Caldwell. 

Bruce was raised in Belmont, graduating from Belmont Central School in 1955. He entered the workforce and was employed...

Nov 17, 2024

Belmont, NY – Bruce C. Caldwell, 87, of Maple Street, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at St. James Mer cy Hospital after a brief illness. He was born April 4, 1937, in Kane, PA, the son of the late Robert and Grace (Olinger) Caldwell.

Bruce was raised in Belmont, graduating from Belmont Central School in 1955. He...

Nov 17, 2024

Wellsville, NY – Constance J. Mills , 86, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 , at the Wellsville Manor Care Center following a lingering illness. She was born May 5, 1938 , in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Alfred G. and Zennia (Griswold) Allen . On Christmas Eve in 1955 , s he married her husband of sixty-five...

Nov 14, 2024

Wellsville, NY – Garrett W . Scott, 76, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Wellsville Manor Care Center, Wellsville, NY. Garrett was born May 24, 1948, in Olean, the son of the late Garrett Paul and Virginia (Vossler) Scott.

At the request of the family there are no services planned at this time . A private...

Nov 13, 2024

Martin W. “Marty” GODRA, 86, of Wellsboro, PA, died Wednesday, November 13, 2024. 

Born April 25, 1938, in Coatesville, he was the son of Martin Jr. and Elizabeth Dudas Godra. On August 29, 1959, in Parkesburg, he married Ruth Anne Hall, who predeceased him on July 1, 2018. A U.S. Navy Veteran, he served honorably on the destroyer USS Glennon. He...

Nov 9, 2024

Ronald Gary PRESTON, 65, of Belmont, NY, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 9, 2024 in his daughter’s home surrounded by family. 

Born July 2, 1959, in Cuba, he was the son of LeClair Archie and Myrtle Louise Bisnett Preston. A graduate of Belfast Central School, he was first employed by his family gas station, Quaker State in Caneadea. He then went...

Nov 8, 2024

Mills, PA – Roy E. Costley, 67, formerly of Marsh Creek Road, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 8, 2024, at UPMC Cole Hospital in Coudersport. He was born January 3, 1957, in Wellsville, the son of the late Howard and Hilda (Halsey) Costley.

Roy was raised in Wellsville and was a 1976 graduate of Belmont High School. He...