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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Helen M. MATTESON
Aug 24, 2019
Helen M. MATTESON, 86, of Rose Lake, Andrews Settlement, PA, died Saturday, August 24, 2019 in her home. Born October 31, 1932, in Wellsville, NY, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Emma Morris Higgins. In May of 1949, in Scio, NY, she married Ernest N. Matteson, who predeceased her on July 26, 2014. Helen was employed by Cole Memorial...
Earl L. Davis
Aug 23, 2019
Wellsville, NY - Earl L. Davis, 74, of the Stannards Road died on Friday, August 23, 2019 following a lengthy illness. He was born January 9, 1945 in Wellsville. In 1999 he married Mary (Vroman) Harris who survives. Earl was raised in the Wellsville, and resided with several relatives in his youth. He joined the U. S. Army at age...
Brenden KELLY
Aug 22, 2019
Brenden KELLY, 76, of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, August 22, 2019 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. Born August 8, 1943, in Manhattan, he was the son of Ralph and Theresa Kelly. In 1972, in Cooperstown, he married the former Sheila Wakely, who survives. He served honorably with the US Navy. He was self-employed as a master carpenter. Brenden was a member...
Robert H. "Bob" KENYON
Aug 22, 2019
Robert H. KENYON, 82, of Genesee, PA, died Thursday, August 22, 2019 in his home. Born March 20, 1937, in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of Howard G. and Dorothea L. McConeghy Kenyon. On March 24, 1958, in Rockville, MD, he married the former Sandra R. Burger, who survives. Bob attended Genesee High School through his sophomore year and graduated...
James D. Mcconnell
Aug 20, 2019
Wellsville, NY - James D. McConnell, age 81, of the Hallsport Road passed away at the Highland Park Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. He was born on June 28, 1938 in Wellsville to David and Luella Cline McConnell. On June 3, 1958 in Wellsville he married the former Mary Kemp who predeceased him on July 14, 2017. James...
Joyce Y. STEVENS
Aug 20, 2019
Joyce Y. STEVENS, 82, of Galeton, PA, died Tuesday, August 20, 2019 in the Green Home, Wellsboro. Born February 27, 1937, in Wellsville, NY, she was the daughter of John V. and Junita Fabeanna Santarella Carlin. On July 10, 1954, in Sunderlinville, she married Ray C. Stevens, who predeceased her on August 12, 2014. She was employed by Galeton Production,...
Judith A. Barlow
Aug 15, 2019
Wellsville, NY - Judith A. Barlow, 75, of 2507 Ketchner Road passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Jones Memorial Hospital. She was born May 6, 1944 in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Robert J. and Grace T. (Witter) Art. Judy was a 1962 graduate of Wellsville High School and attended Olean Business Institute She retired from...
Mark R. FAY
Aug 12, 2019
Mark R. "Skinny" FAY, 52, of Potter Brook, Westfield, PA, died Monday, August 12, 2019 in his grandmother's home surrounded by his family. Friends may attend a visitation at the Potter Brook People's Church on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. Born August 10, 1967, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Randy and...
Kenneth L. Howard
Aug 8, 2019
Kenneth L. Howard SMETHPORT- Kenneth L. Howard, 88, of W. Valley Rd., passed away Thursday (Aug. 8, 2019) in the Olean General Hospital. Born January 19, 1931, in Bradford, he was a son of William L. and Angeline Trumbull Howard. On Mar. 20, 1954, in Cuba, NY, he married Elizabeth Arlene Keesler, who survives. They were married 65 years. Kenneth...
Paul J. COZZI
Aug 8, 2019
Paul J. COZZI, 94, of Scio, NY, died Thursday, August 8, 2019 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. Born January 18, 1925, in Wellsville, he was the son of Nadge and Jessie Murray Cozzi. On February 2, 1952, in Buffalo, he married the former Shirley Aiple, who survives. A Korean War Veteran, he served honorably in the US Army. He was employed by...
Paige B. COATES
Aug 7, 2019
Paige B. COATES, 82, of Ulysses, PA, died Wednesday, August 7, 2019 in his home. Born April 27, 1937, in Elmira, NY, he was the son of Merle and Phyllis Leree Shaw Coates. On August 6, 1966, in Elkland, he married the former Hattie Mae Carson, who survives. He was employed by the Northern Tioga School District and the Potter...
Sandra Jean Hotchkiss
Aug 6, 2019
Belmont, NY - Sandra Jean Hotchkiss passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. She was able to die at home with those she loved and surrounded by the beauty of God's creation. Throughout her 81 years she always generously and lovingly gave of her time and resources no matter what...
Norman C. REYNOLDS
Aug 6, 2019
Norman C. REYNOLDS, 80, of Rochester, NY, died Tuesday, August 6, 2019 in Premier Genesee Health & Rehabilitation Center, Batavia, NY. A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 19, 2019 in Ulysses Cemetery . Military Rites will be accorded by members of the Potter County Honor Guard. Born January 25, 1939, in Rochester, he was...
James R. OUTMAN
Aug 6, 2019
James R. OUTMAN, 53, of Genesee, PA, died Tuesday, August 6, 2019 in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA. Born August 9, 1965, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Robert C. Outman and Rebecca L. Guilds Sherman Outman. He was employed as a machine operator by Morgan Advanced Materials in Coudersport for 26 years. Jim served as a surrogate father to...
Howard W. “Bill” Schrlau Sr.
Aug 3, 2019
Wellsville, NY - Howard W. “Bill” Schrlau Sr., 70, of 238 East State Street, died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 3, 2019 shortly after arrival at Jones Memorial Hospital. He was born February 18, 1949 in Buffalo the son of the late Clifford and Louise (Ost) Schrlau. On March 19, 1967 in Wellsville he married the former Kathryn Osgood who survives....
William H. Garvey Jr.
Jul 31, 2019
Orlando, FL - William H. Garvey Jr., 86, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born the son of the late William H. and Myrtle (Van Thof) Garvey Sr. Bill graduated from Wellsville High School and on June 23, 1956 he married the love of his life, Constance “Connie”...
John M. Johnson Sr.
Jul 29, 2019
Wellsville, NY - John M. Johnson Sr., age 60, of North Broad Street, passed away on Monday, July 29,2019, at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He was born on December 9, 1958, in Dansville, to George “Hum” and the late Joyce (Mastin) Johnson. John was a 1978 graduate of Scio Central High School, and later from Alfred State Vocational...
Ashley Ann GONSKA
Jul 26, 2019
Ashley Ann GONSKA, 33, of Surfside Beach, SC passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 26, 2019 at her home. Born in Conway, SC on May 28, 1986, she was the daughter of Paul M. and Jennifer Crowell Gonska. She was a graduate of Socastee High School and assisted her mother in operating Surfside Jenny's Restaurant in Surfside Beach, SC. Surviving beside...
Shirley B. FRANCIS
Jul 26, 2019
Shirley B. FRANCIS, 90, of Ulysses, PA, died Friday, July 26, 2019 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport. Born October 28, 1928, in Ulysses, she was the daughter of Frank Llewwellyn and Beatrice Ada Owlett Brown. On April 20, 1952, in Ulysses United Methodist Church, she married Robert H. "Bob" Francis, who survives. A graduate of Ulysses High School and Westbrook Commercial...
Jerome H. Larson
Jul 23, 2019
Wellsville, NY - Jerome H. Larson, 64, of Pleasant Street, passed away on July 23, 2019 in Buffalo General Hospital. He was born in Milwaukee, WI, on March 14, 1955, to the late Laverne and Ethel (Stamm) Larson. He is survived by: two daughters, seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and many friends. Arrangements are under the...
