Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Irene D. JONES
May 11, 2025
Irene D. JONES, 91, of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Born November 3, 1933, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of Oscar Harrison and Erma Blanche Saylor Davis. On December 26, 1959, in Johnstown, PA, she married David L. Jones, who predeceased her on September 5, 2011. A 1951 high school graduate in...
Richard E. "Dick" WHITESELL
May 11, 2025
Richard E. Whitesell, 82, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the home of his son. He was born September 24, 1942, in Whitesville, he was the son of the late Irving E. and Thelma Edith (Latten) Whitesell. On March 30, 1990, in Stannards, he married Shirley A. Nye, nee O’Brien, who predeceased him on December 11, 2021.
Dick...
Laura J. NELSON
May 9, 2025
Laura J. NELSON, 86, of Genesee, PA, died Friday, May 9, 2025 in her home.
Born June 5, 1938, in Ulysses, she was the daughter of Monroe Martin and Gertrude Mitchell Carpenter. On November 9, 1956, in Potter Brook, she married Charles M. Nelson, who predeceased her on December 4, 2023.
Laura enjoyed painting, baking cakes, and making maple products. She served...
Alice J. KIEFER
May 8, 2025
Alice J. Kiefer, 90, of Wellsville, died on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the Wellsville Manor Care Center, with loved ones by her side. She was born January 4, 1935, in Cheektowaga, the daughter of the late Leo L. and Regina D. (Broniskzewski) Kaminski. On August 14, 1954, in Cheektowaga, she married Kenneth Kiefer, who predeceased her in 1980.
A complete...
Terry A. SEAGERS
May 3, 2025
Terry A. SEAGERS, 75, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Knoxville, PA, died Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Danny R. COATS
May 2, 2025
Danny R. COATS, 72, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, May 2, 2025 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital.
Born January 8, 1953, in Wellsville, he was the son of Jack T. and Eleanor R. Lynn Coats.
A graduate of Wellsville High School, he served honorably with the US Marine Corps from 1970 - 1973. Dan was employed by Cook’s Tire & Automotive Center...
Bruce A. SATTERLEE
May 1, 2025
Bruce A. SATTERLEE, 92, of Wellsville passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. He was born August 13, 1932, in Wellsville, the son of William and Marian (Witter) Satterlee.
Bruce was a 1950 graduate of Wellsville Central High School. He was employed as a handyman in Wellsville for many years. He was a locomotive enthusiast,...
Izic R. MOTT
Apr 30, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Izic R. Mott, 44, of Manlius, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Fabius. He was born July 9, 1980, in Elmira, the son of Neil B. Jr. and Margaret A. (McDowell) Mott.
Izic played baseball at Friendship Central School and then in college at Finger Lakes Community College. Izic...
Gary A. ROSSMAN
Apr 30, 2025
Gary Rossman passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at the age of 74. Gary was predeceased by his wife, Bonnie Dillon Rossman; his father, Orval Rossman; his brother, Greg Rossman; and his sister-in-law, Denise Rossman. He is survived by his mother, Ruth Rossman; daughter, Leslie (Mark) Ball; his 9 grandchildren, Molly, Riley, Sadie, Haley, Omoro, Garrison, Justin, Yamilette, and...
Diane F. MAYNARD
Apr 29, 2025
Diane F. Maynard, 74, of Belmont, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Jones Memorial Hospital with her family at her side. She was born October 6, 1950, in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Arthur and Audrey (Johnson) Fuller. On May 15, 1971, in Rochester she married John Maynard who survives.
Diane was a 1968 graduate of Belmont Central...
Joyce Marie KENYON
Apr 28, 2025
Joyce Marie KENYON, nee Lockwood, 65, of Olean, NY, passed away on April 28, 2025 with family members in Alfred Station, NY after a long illness.
Joyce was born on November 2, 1959, in Cuba, NY. She attended Franklinville School. In 1976, he married Randy W. Kenyon (subsequently divorced), and they had seven children together. She was a devoted and loving...
Leonard D. ORDWAY
Apr 26, 2025
Leonard D. ORDWAY, 68, of Whitesville, NY, died Saturday, April 26, 2025 in his home.
Born June 9, 1956, in Wellsville, he was the son of Leon J. and Ethel M. Tracy Ordway. On June 16, 1975, in Scio, he married the former Karen M. Ryan, who survives. A graduate of Whitesville Central School, he and his wife owned and operated...
Rebecca A. WEBSTER
Apr 25, 2025
Rebecca A. Webster, 68, of Scio, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Olean General Hospital family by her side. She was born on February 12, 1957, in Olean, the daughter of the late Gordon and Jean (Keesler) Eck. On September 17, 1977, in Scio, she married George Webster, who survives.
Becky was a graduate of Richburg High School. Upon...
Kathleen Jo SMOKER
Apr 25, 2025
Kathleen Jo SMOKER, 65, of Gold, PA, died Friday, April 25, 2025 in her home.
Born September 15, 1959, in Elmira, NY, she was the daughter of Love S. and Beverly J. Reynolds Hess. On March 25, 1978, in Mills Union Church, she married David C. Smoker, who survives. A 1977 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she was employed by...
Kalope “Pope” Giopulos JAMESSON
Apr 24, 2025
Kalope “Pope” Giopulos JAMESSON passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025 at the age of 101. She often said how lucky she had been to enjoy the rich blessings of family and friends, and a long life with good health. The second child and only daughter of Greek immigrants in Wellsville, NY, she was raised with three brothers, James, John,...
Arlene RISSER
Apr 24, 2025
Arlene S. RISSER, 88, of Ellisburg, PA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in her home.
Born May 22, 1936, in Conewago Township, Dauphin County, she was the daughter of Sylvan and Martha Shireman Myers. On December 6, 1958, in Cleona Brethren in Christ Church, she married Titus C. Risser, who predeceased her on September 13,...
Richard A. SURDAM
Apr 24, 2025
Richard A. SURDAM, 70, of Galeton, PA, died Thursday, April 24, 2025 in UPMC Soldiers & Sailors, Wellsboro.
Born September 14, 1954, in Galeton, he was the son of Lee G. and Margaret M. Steadman Surdam. A graduate of Galeton Area High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1973 – 1975. Richard was a self-employed contractor.
Surviving are: his...
Lewis H. LANDON Sr.
Apr 23, 2025
Lewis H. Landon Sr., 82, of Arkport passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the Cooperstown Center Nursing Home following a long illness. He was born January 1, 1943, in Erwin, NY, the son of the late Harry and Gladys (Voorhees) Landon. On September 2, 1989, in Wellsville he married Thelma “TA” Arnold who predeceased him on February 27,...
Edna L. PAISLEY
Apr 23, 2025
Edna L. PAISLEY, 91, of Genesee, PA, formerly of Landenberg, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in her home surrounded by her family.
Born May 22, 1933, in Troutdale, VA, she was the daughter of Clarence and Fay Duvall Miles. On April 4, 1953, she married Ray McNeil Paisley, who predeceased her on April 17,...
Michael J. "Buck" BUCKLEY
Apr 20, 2025
Michael James “Buck” BUCKLEY, 68, of Andover, NY, died Sunday, April 20, 2025 in his home.
Born April 25, 1956, in Wellsville, he was the son of William Henry and Anne Elizabeth Akers Buckley. A 1974 graduate of Scio Central School, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1983 – 1986. Employed by Cablevision early in his life, he retired...
