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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Thomas E. CORNISH
Dec 14, 2019
Thomas E. “Tom” CORNISH, 59, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Saturday, December 14, 2019 in his home surrounded by family.
Friends may call at Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA on Friday, December 20, 2019 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM, with a time of remembrance following at 3:00 PM. Military Rites will be accorded by...
Laurie A. Cornelius
Dec 11, 2019
Wellsville, NY - Laurie A. Cornelius, 50, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Rochester General Hospital following a lingering illness. She was born May 29, 1969 in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Gerald C. and Judy A. (Lewis) Cornelius. Laurie was raised in Wellsville, she was a 1987 graduate of Wellsville High School and attended Olean Business...
Douglas E. BILLINGS
Dec 11, 2019
Douglas E. BILLINGS, 51, of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, December 11, 2019 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY.
A gathering to celebrate Doug’s life will be held Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM at the Whitesville Rod & Gun Club.
Born August 30, 1968, in Wellsville, he was the son...
Virginia F. Petrie
Dec 10, 2019
Wellsville, NY - Virginia F. Petrie, age 89, of Riverside Drive passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. She was born on August 7, 1930 in Roulette, PA to Carroll and Emma Zizka Fessenden. In 1948 she married Philip Petrie who predeceased her on October 26, 1989. Virginia was a longtime resident of the...

Lola J. Cline
Dec 9, 2019
Wellsville, NY - Lola J. Cline, 85, of 1974 Hallsport Road, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at the Hart Comfort House, she was born July 14, 1934 in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Harry S. and Florence (Baker) Allen. On August 2, 1952 in Wellsville, she married Lester V. Cline, who survives. In addition to being a...
Richard M. “Dick” Burrous
Dec 8, 2019
Sun City, Florida - Richard M. “Dick” Burrous, 84, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 at the Brandon Health and Rehab Center. He was born April 24, 1935 in Wellsville, NY the son of the late C. Mat and Beryl (Lowe) Burrous. Dick was raised in Genesee, PA and was a 1953 graduate Wellsville High School. He attended Penn State...

Leona S. Scott
Dec 8, 2019
Belmont, NY - Leona S. Scott, age 91, formerly of State Route 19 South passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Jones Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 1, 1928 in West Union to Walter E. Kelly and Susan Jane Cornell. On May 28, 1955 In Belvidere she married George E. Scott who...
Joan E. Watson
Dec 4, 2019
Belmont, NY - Joan E. Watson, 88, went to be with the Lord, at the home of her son, Dean on December 4, 2019, of congestive heart failure. She was born September 8, 1931 in Erie, PA the daughter of the late Richard J. and Marian A. (Knipper) Heuer She was raised in Wellsville and was a 1948 graduate from...
Anne C. HAGER
Dec 4, 2019
Anne C. HAGER, 86, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY.
Born March 21, 1933, in New Britain, PA, she was the daughter of Grant and Catherine Carver Lapp.
On August 7, 1964, she married Chester Hager, who predeceased her on March 9, 2010.
She was...
William B. Carlin
Dec 3, 2019
Wellsville, NY - William B. Carlin, 77, of 2231 Stannards Road passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, surrounded by his family at the Bath VA Medical Center following a long battle with cancer. He was born on February 18, 1942 in Wellsville the son of the late Bernard James and Mabel (Sortore) Carlin. Bill was a 1961 graduate of...
Maria J. KIBBE
Dec 2, 2019
Maria J. KIBBE, 57, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Monday, December 2, 2019 in the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA, following a lengthy illness.
She was born October 1, 1962 in Alexandria, VA. Maria enjoyed spending time with her family and friends at Keuka Lake, crocheting, shopping, and caring for her cats.
Surviving are: her mother, Betty J....
Marjorie H. (Amell) Conway
Dec 1, 2019
Marjorie H. Conway PORT ALLEGANY- Marjorie H. Conway, 87, formerly of Geneva, NY and Port Allegany, passed away Sunday (Dec. 1, 2019) in the Bradford Ecumenical Home. Born June 22, 1932, in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Gilbert and Helen Pearson Amell. Marjorie was a longtime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School,...

Cynthia Ann Robbins
Nov 30, 2019
Belmont, NY - Cynthia Ann Robbins, 63, formerly of Odessa, NY. passed away at her home with her husband by her side in Belmont on November 30, 2019. She was the daughter of Freeman and Eunice [Hodge] Cooper, born on April 16, 1956. Cindy married Alva Robbins on May 3, 1974 and together they shared a wonderful life, raising two...
Roger E. Linza
Nov 30, 2019
Belmont, NY - Roger E. Linza, age 87, of Willets Avenue passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at home following a lengthy illness. He was born on August 4, 1932 in Wellsville to Max and Faith Withey Linza. On July 26, 1952 in Wellsville he married Marian Herke who predeceased him on August 11, 2001. In Houston Texas on...
Marlene L. (Fuller) Dugan
Nov 30, 2019
Marlene L. Dugan ELDRED - Marlene L. Dugan, 87, of Prentisvale Rd., passed away Saturday (Nov. 30, 2019) in UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA. Born September 30, 1932, she was a daughter of William A. and Lula Mae Grenell Fuller. Marlene was a lifetime resident of the area and attended the First Church of God, Eldred. She was a former member...
Jean A. NEWBURY
Nov 28, 2019
Jean A. NEWBURY, 97, of Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, November 28, 2019 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born June 22, 1922, in Bingham Center, she was the daughter of Claude C. and Mary M. Bunnell Young.
On May 1, 1944, in Ulysses, she married William B. Newbury, who predeceased her in 2001.
Mrs. Newbury...
Carolynn Roberta Lycette
Nov 27, 2019
Andover, NY - Carolynn Roberta Lycette, 76, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Highland Park Healthcare Center in Wellsville, following a long illness. She was born on February 23, 1943 in Bliss, NY the daughter of the late Charles Wesley and Winnifred Marie (Geffers) Jenison. Carolynn was a 1962 graduate of Belmont High School, and a graduate of...
Arthur H. HINKLEY, Jr.
Nov 25, 2019
Arthur Henry HINKLEY, Jr., 74, of Belmont, NY, formerly of Princeton, LA, died Monday, November 25, 2019 in Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.
Born September 13, 1945, in Blossburg, PA, he was the son of Arthur Henry and Flossie Geraldine Williams Hinkley. He was employed as a truck driver.
Surviving are: three children, Arthur Henry Hinkley, III,...
Elaine I. THORNE
Nov 24, 2019
Elaine I. THORNE, 79, of Westfield, PA, died Sunday, November 24, 2019 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born December 3, 1939, in Ulysses, she was the daughter of Harry L. and Viva M. Abbey Young.
She was employed by Galeton Production and Cooper-Slide, Genesee. Elaine was a member of the People’s Church of Potter Brook.
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Elmer Y. Knauer
Nov 22, 2019
Elmer Y. Knauer PORT ALLEGANY- Elmer Y. Knauer, 73, of Benson Hollow Rd., passed away unexpectedly Friday (Nov. 22, 2019) in his home. Born December 19, 1945, in Rehrersburg, PA, he was a son of George and Kathryn Yost Knauer. He married Gloria Jean Sherwood, who died June 10, 2002. Elmer was a longtime resident of the area and attended...