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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Ronald H. KATILA
Aug 31, 2025
Ronald H. KATILA, 86, of Milton, GA, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA died Sunday, August 31, 2025 in Sullivan House Senior Living in Marietta, GA.
Born September 9,1938, in Olean, NY, he was the son of Harvey Arnold Katila and Grace Prindle Katila. On December 21,1963, in Columbus, OH, he married Carol Lee Wright, who predeceased him on June 25, 2016. Ron...
Thelia M. SWARTHOUT
Sep 8, 2025
Thelia M. SWARTHOUT, 88, of Belmont, NY, died September 8, 2025 after a brief illness. She was born September 12, 1936, in Wellsville, the second daughter of Edward E. and Marion L. Woodard Bartlett.
She grew up on the backside of Whitehill Road #1 in Allentown during the post-depression era. A 1953 graduate of Allentown Union School, she was involved with...
Kevin J. BAER
Sep 7, 2025
Kevin James BAER, 53, of Port Allegany, PA, a proud veteran of the United States Army National Guard, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Born November 25, 1971, in Olean, NY, Kevin was the beloved son of Betty Mericle Baer and William J. Baer, Jr. A 1989 graduate of Port Allegany High School, he enlisted that same year in the United...
Derrick J. VINSON
Sep 6, 2025
Derrick J. VINSON Sr., 54, of Wellsville, died on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was born on August 7, 1971, in Wellsville, the son of Franklin and Darlene A. (West) Vinson.
Derrick was raised in Wellsville and attended Wellsville Central Schools. He found his career as a handyman. He was previously employed by: the...
John R. BRETH
Sep 6, 2025
John Roger BRETH, 74, of Scio, NY, formerly of Terre Hill, PA, died Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.
Born March 23, 1951, in Clearfield, PA, he was the son of John Harvey and Lenore Mae Straw Breth. On August 12, 1978, in Lumber City, PA, he married Susan L. Hensley, who predeceased him on September 23, 2016....
Michael T. BALDWIN
Sep 5, 2025
Michael Timothy BALDWIN, "aka" Michael T., wrote his last story on Friday, September 5, 2025, as he closed the book on an illustrious career as WJQZ Radio Station Owner and On-Air Radio Personality, Wellsville Ambulance Corps Captain, EMT/Paramedic, Allegany County Emergency Crisis Manager, Wellsville Town Supervisor and the Owner/Editor of Wellsville Regional News Network. He was always such an overachiever...
Michael...
Lloyd C. PROUTY
Sep 5, 2025
Lloyd C. PROUTY, 83, of Ulysses, PA, died Friday, September 5, 2025 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born December 7, 1941, in Pike Twp., he was the son of Clarence C. and Bessie L. Knickerbocker Prouty. On February 1, 1963, in Wellsville, NY, he married the former Mary L. Tubbs, who predeceased him on October 18, 2023. He was employed by...
Jacqueline "Jackie" R. STEADMAN
Sep 2, 2025
Jacqueline R. “Jackie” STEADMAN, 92, of Painted Post, NY, formerly of Galeton, PA, died Tuesday, September 2, 2025 in Guthrie Corning Hospital.
Born August 20, 1933, in Blossburg, PA, she was the daughter of Robert and Glenora Lockwood Williams. On April 12, 1952, in Galeton, she married Joseph Henry Steadman, who predeceased her on January 19, 2011. A 1951 graduate of...
Douglas Foster BARNEY
Sep 1, 2025
Douglas Foster BARNEY, 49, of Whitesville, NY, died Monday, September 1, 2025 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Born November 24, 1975, in Wellsville, he was the son of William and Cheryl Hall Barney. He was a 1994 graduate of Whitesville Central School. On November 2, 1996, in Wellsville, he married the love of his life, Kelly...
Robert N. "Bob" MILLER
Aug 30, 2025
Robert N. MILLER, 88, of Westfield, PA, died Saturday, August 30, 2025 in Converse, TX.
Born October 12, 1936, in Tioga, PA, he was the son of Albert and Irene Howe Miller. He was married to Shirley L. Bowers Gridley Miller, who predeceased him on December 26, 2011. He was employed as a lineman by Penelec. Bob was a member of...
Bernita J. BALDWIN
Aug 29, 2025
Bernita J. BALDWIN, 92, of Wellsville, died Friday, August 29, 2025, in the Wellsville Manor Care Center.
Born November 4, 1932, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Percy J. and Winifred M. Crum Gavitt.
On March 17, 1951, she married Edward S. “Pat” Baldwin, who predeceased her on May 27, 2000.
A graduate of Wellsville High School, she was employed for many...
Joseph C. DECKER Jr.
Aug 29, 2025
Joseph C. Decker Jr., 80, of Hornell, died on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center with his family by his side. He was born May 12, 1945, in Wellsville, the son of Joseph C. Sr. and Carrie H. (Stiles) Decker. On June 26, 1965, in Alfred, he married Patricia A. Richmond, who survives.
Joe grew up in...
Craig S. LINDSTROM
Aug 28, 2025
Craig Sven LINDSTROM, 82, of Smethport, PA, formerly of Olean, NY and Bolivar, NY, died Thursday, August 28, 2025 in the Comfort House of Allegany County, Wellsville, NY.
Born October 17, 1942, in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Sven V. and Mary S. McAdam Lindstrom. A 1960 graduate of Olean High School, he owned and operated a hardware store...
William J. "Bill" CHAMBERS
Aug 28, 2025
William “Bill” Joseph Chambers, 65, of Wellsville, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Wellsville Manor following a lengthy illness. He was born May 6, 1960, in Wellsville, the son of James and Etta (Young) Chambers.
While Bill briefly lived in Washington state, he resided in Allegany County for the majority of his life. He spent many years working...
Arthur J. NEWMAN
Aug 26, 2025
Arthur J. NEWMAN, 54, of Wellsville, NY, died Tuesday, August 26, 2025 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital.
He was born February 9, 1971, in Springfield, MA. On February 22, 1997, in Virginia, he married Jeanine M. Lynch, who survives. A 1988 graduate of Trinity High School, Trinity, NC, Art owned and operated Absolute Auto Glass in Wellsville for many years. He...
Melissa A. TALLMAN
Aug 25, 2025
Melissa A. TALLMAN, 51, of Richburg, died on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born on September 25, 1973, in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Gary J. and Darlene B. (Hodgkins) Burns.
Melissa was raised in Scio, attending the Wellsville and Scio Central School Districts. She was a homemaker who enjoyed watching movies, listening...
James W. "Jim" McPHERSON
Aug 25, 2025
James W. “Jim” McPHERSON, 70, of Sunderlinville, PA, died Monday, August 25, 2025 in Wheaton’s Personal Care Home, Westfield.
Born March 15, 1955, in Blossburg, he was the son of Robert and Mary M. Snay McPherson. A 1974 graduate of Galeton Area High School, he was employed by Pure Carbon in Coudersport, Schweizer Aircraft in Horseheads, NY, and served as a...
Robert A. ABBOTT, II
Aug 21, 2025
Robert A. “Bob” ABBOTT, II, 67, of Sylvania, PA, formerly of Belmont, NY, died Thursday, August 21, 2025 in Arnot Medical Center, Elmira, NY.
Born June 17, 1958, in Wellsville, he was the son of Robert A. and Donna M. Baker Abbott. Bob was a 1976 graduate of Belmont Central School. On June 25, 1977, he married his soulmate and best...
Sean M. DAWSON
Aug 19, 2025
Sean M. DAWSON, 32, of Alfred, NY, formerly of Wellsville, passed away on August 19, 2025. Born September 30, 1992, in San Diego, CA, he was the son of David and Mary Mulé Dawson. Sean was a kind and gentle soul who faced life with innocence and resilience despite many challenges. Born with special needs, Sean navigated life through the...
Richard J. KEMP
Aug 18, 2025
Richard J. KEMP, 87, of Belmont, NY, died Monday, August 18, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family.
Born June 18, 1938, in Belmont, he was the son of Jay B. and Ruby L. VanCuren Kemp. On November 21, 1970, in Scio, he married Mary Lou Brown, who survives. A 1957 graduate of Belmont Central School, he entered the workforce...
