Bessie L. PROUTY, 94, of Ulysses, PA, died Wednesday, July 23, 2014 in her home. Born April 1, 1920, in Ulysses Township, she was the daughter of Jesse and Mary Mitterer Knickerbocker. She was married to Clarence C. Prouty, who predeceased her in 1986. She and her husband owned and operated a dairy farm for many years. Bessie was a member of the West Pike Baptist Church. Surviving are: four sons, John (June) Prouty, Lloyd (Mary) Prouty, Stanley (Carolyn) Prouty, and James (Barbara) Prouty, all of Ulysses; two daughters, Betty (James) Decker of West Winfield, NY and Jean Larnerd of Berwick, PA; 14 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandsons; nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a son, Herman Prouty; her step-father, Lewis R. Seeley; a brother, Clarence L. Seeley; and a sister, Ella Manning. Friends may call at the West Pike Baptist Church on Sunday, July 27, 2014 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 4:00 PM. Rev. Dennis Crumb will officiate. Burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Potter County Hospice, c/o Cole Memorial Hospital, 1001 E. Second St., Coudersport, PA 16915. Arrangements are entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.
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