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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas

Gary L. Ells
Dec 24, 2019
Wellsville, NY - Gary L. Ells, age 67, passed away on Tuesday December 24, 2019 at the Wellsville Manor. He was born on April 27, 1952 in Hornell to Lewis and Luella Sisson Ells. Gary attended Alfred Almond Central School and lived the majority of his years in the Almond area. He had a brief career at Conrail as well...
Alan M. Matteson
Dec 22, 2019
Wellsville, NY - Alan M. Matteson, age 61, of the Palmer Road, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, December 22, 2019. Alan was born in Kane, PA on July 17, 1958, the son of Marion and Mary (Greene) Matteson. Alan was a lifelong resident of this area who graduated from the Wellsville High School. He worked at the...
Robert E. SHEAHEN, Jr.
Dec 21, 2019
Robert E. SHEAHEN, Jr., 63, of Bolivar, NY, died Saturday, December 21, 2019 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are entrusted to Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home, Wellsville.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Genevieve M. (Eaton) Stuckey
Dec 20, 2019
Genevieve M. Stuckey ROULETTE- Genevieve M., Stuckey, 81, of Burleson Ave., passed away Friday (Dec. 20, 2019) in UPMC Hamot, Erie, after a short and severe illness. We are honored to celebrate the dash between the day she entered this world and the day she left it. We encourage you to do the same. She was born December 27, 1937,...
Remembering Those We've Served
Dec 20, 2019
The holidays are a wonderful time of year, but they can be difficult when you are coping with the loss of a loved one.
Know that they are never more than a thought away, for as long as there's a memory they live in our hearts to stay.
The remembrance of the heart, spirit and soul...
Fred R. LONG
Dec 20, 2019
Fred R. LONG, 88, of Galeton, PA, died Friday, December 20, 2019 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born February 2, 1931, in Galeton, he was the son of John J. and Mary Carney Long.
On July 20, 1952, in Galeton, he married the former F. Virginia Hartman, who predeceased him on November 7, 2009. They owned...
Gertrude M. DUNHAM
Dec 20, 2019
Gertrude M. DUNHAM, 93, of Genesee, PA, died Friday, December 20, 2019 in her home.
Born October 26, 1926, in Genesee, she was the daughter of E. Avery and Zelma Kuhn Eaton.
On July 17, 1945, in Wellsville, NY, she married Charles B. Dunham, who predeceased her on March 30, 2002.
A homemaker...
Judith M. ARTHUR
Dec 19, 2019
Judith M. “Judy” ARTHUR, 70, formerly of Galeton, PA, died Thursday, December 19, 2019 in Darway Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Forksville.
Born October 26, 1949, in Corry, she was the daughter of Charles E. and Gladys Lindberg Post.
She was married to Donald Arthur, who preceded her in death.
Surviving are: a son, Charles...
Russell D. Knowles
Dec 19, 2019
Wellsville, NY - Russell D. Knowles, 79, of 4192 Bolivar Road passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Jones Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born January 17, 1940 in Wellsville, the son of the late Alfred R. and Alice M. (Edwards) Knowles Sr. Russ was 1958 graduate of Wellsville High School. He was formerly employed...
William Burton Daily
Dec 17, 2019
Wellsville, NY - William Burton Daily, 96, of Riverside Drive passed a way peacefully on August 6 at his home. Burton, affectionately known as “Spike” to close friends and family, was born on December 6, 1924 in Wellsville to the late Louis and Hazel Crowell Daily. On November 7, 1953 he married the former Joanne “Pidge” Christman, who predeceased him...
Joan C. “Pidge” Daily
Dec 17, 2019
Wellsville, NY - Joan C. “Pidge” Daily, 92, of 3140 Riverside drive passed away at home on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 following a long illness. She was born January 24, 1927 in Wellsville the daughter of the late Clarence and Alice (Gardner) Christman. On November 7, 1953 in Wellsville she married William Burton Daily who survives. “Pidge” was raised in...
Tammy L. Slaugenhaupt
Dec 16, 2019
Tammy L. Slaugenhaupt PORT ALLEGANY- Tammy L. Slaugenhaupt, 50, of N. Pine St., passed away unexpectedly Monday (Dec. 16, 2019) in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport. Born November 12, 1969, in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of Joseph P. and Marilyn J. Wertz Slaugenhaupt. Tammy was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School,...
Robert E. Johnson Sr.
Dec 16, 2019
Wellsville, NY - Robert E. Johnson Sr., 86, of 3249 Wightman Road passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 at Jones Memorial Hospital with family at his side. He was born March 31, 1933 in Charlottesville, VA, the son of the late Joseph Thomas and Martha E. (Powell) Johnson. On April 18, 1953 in Charlottesville he married Ann “Irene” Hurlburt...
George F. Baxter
Dec 15, 2019
George F. Baxter PORT ALLEGANY- George F. Baxter, 87, of E. Ransom St., passed away unexpectedly Sunday (Dec. 15, 2019) in the Olean General Hospital. Born October 13, 1932, in Port Allegany, he was a son of Franklyn L. and Laura E. Shields Baxter. On Apr. 9, 1955, in Roulette, he married Donna M. Young, who died May 29, 1993. ...
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...