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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Ann McKAY
Apr 23, 2025
Ann McKAY, 85, of Pittsford, NY, passed away April 23, 2025.
Born January 23, 1940, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Felix and Marie Cristini Biancuzzo. In 1980, she married Russell M. McKay of Pittsford, who predeceased her in 2009. Ann was a 1958 graduate of Belmont Central School and Valedictorian of her class. She continued her education and graduated...
Regina L. McGINNIS
Nov 26, 2025
Regina Ludden McGINNIS, 99, of Rochester, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at The Friendly Home in Rochester.
Born June 16, 1926, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Leo V. and Lillian Trahey Ludden. A proud alumna and valedictorian of Immaculate Conception School, Regina graduated with the Wellsville High School Class of 1943. She went on to...
Russell M. "Mick" METZGER
Jan 15, 2026
Russell M. “Mick” METZGER, III, 73, of Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, January 15, 2026 in UPMC Cole.
Born September 16, 1952, in Lancaster, he was the son of Russell M. and Janice F. Fisher Metzger, Jr. On April 11, 1981, in Columbia, PA, he married Jeannette E. Murphy, who survives. A Vietnam Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Marine Corps...
Melody G. NORBERG
Jan 14, 2026
Melody G. NORBERG, 62, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Philadelphia, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026 in UPMC Wellsboro.
Born July 31, 1963, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of John and Viola Zimmerman Hartman. On May 16, 1981, in Philadelphia, she married Edward H. Norberg, Jr., who survives. A graduate of Jules E. Mastbaum High School in Philadelphia, she devoted her...
Ramona HULTS
Jan 14, 2026
Ramona K. “Choppy” HULTS, 63, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026 in her home.
Born May 15, 1962, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of William Lee “Bill” and Jane O. Cratsley Putman. On October 25, 1980, in Knoxville, she married James Wesley Hults, who survives. Before her marriage, she was employed by the Northern Tier Children’s Home in...
Joseph A. ANDERSON
Jan 11, 2026
Joseph A. ANDERSON, 37, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, January 11, 2026 in his home.
Born August 21, 1988, in Warsaw, he was the son of Monica M. Merritt Armstrong. The 2006 valedictorian of Andover Central School, Joey entered the US Army in 2008 until 2011, serving in Iraq.
Surviving are: his mother, Monica, of Canisteo; three children, Joey, Alexis, and Mercedes;...
George Ronald WHITESELL
Jan 10, 2026
George Ronald “Ron” WHITESELL, 81, of Andover, NY, died Saturday, January 10, 2026, in UR St. James Hospital, Hornell.
Born January 27, 1944, in West Union, he was the son of Irving and Edith Latten Whitesell. On August 19, 1989, he married the former Linda L. Stebbins, who survives. Ron attended Andover High School. He was employed by Alstom Power in...
April Snyder CORDERMAN
Jan 10, 2026
April L. CORDERMAN, nee Snyder, 51, of Genesee, PA, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, following a brief illness.
Born March 21, 1974, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Lynn “Skip” and Judy Major Snyder. April was a natural jokester, much like her father, with a laugh that was contagious and full of mischief. She was a woman of strength,...
Robert W. GEFFERS
Jan 10, 2026
Robert Wells GEFFERS, 41, of Wellsville, NY, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a family and circle of friends who loved him deeply and will miss him always.
He was born on December 10, 1984, in Wellsville. His early years were spent in Andover before returning to Wellsville, where he graduated from Wellsville Central School. Robert attended Jamestown Community College, earning an...
William G. PISCITELLI
Jan 3, 2026
William G. “Bill” PISCITELLI, 91, of Wellsville, NY, died Saturday, January 3, 2026 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital.
Born November 14, 1934, in Wellsville, he was the son of Glenn and Helen Cardamone Piscitelli. A graduate of Wellsville High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1956 – 1958 in the military police. Bill attended collage at Ithaca, Elon,...
Robert A. REINPRECHT
Jan 2, 2026
Robert A. REINPRECHT, 73, of Scio, NY, died Friday, January 2, 2026 in his home.
Born October 3, 1952, in Wellsville, he was the son of Anton and Anna Flicker Reinprecht. A 1970 graduate of Wellsville High School, he worked as an auto body restorer, roofer, and as a machinist at Hydramec, Inc. in Scio for 38 years. Bob enjoyed restoring...
Richard J. POTTER
Jan 2, 2026
Richard J. POTTER, 78, of Westfield, PA, died Friday, January 2, 2026 in Wheaton’s Personal Care Home, Westfield.
Born January 16, 1947, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Marcean L. "Pete" and Effie V. Locey Potter. A 1966 graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Army National Guard. He was employed by North Penn Gas...
Larry J. SMITH
Jan 1, 2026
Larry J. SMITH, 67, of Galeton, PA, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 1, 2026 in UPMC Williamsport.
Larry was born May 11, 1958, in Olean, NY. A 1976 graduate of Galeton Area High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree in education with a science concentration from Penn State University. On April 12, 1980, in Germania, Larry married his sweetheart, Denise Van...
Wayne P. REED
Jan 1, 2026
Wayne P. REED, 77, of Friendship, NY, died on Thursday, January 1, 2026 in Olean General Hospital.
Born August 24, 1948, in Olean, he was the son of Leland H., Sr. and Velma M. Reed Baker. Wayne attended Oswayo Valley High School and was employed by Bradford Pipe and Supply in Bradford, PA. He was married to Susan L. Halladay, who...
Rodger J. DICKERSON
Dec 31, 2025
Rodger James DICKERSON, 74, of Avoca, NY, died Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Schuyler Hospital, Montour Falls.
Born April 13, 1951, in Wellsville, he was the son of Arvis and Hope Williams Dickerson. A graduate of Wellsville Central School, he served honorably with the US Navy from 1969 - 1971. Rodger was employed as a bartender at the Dill Pickle.
Surviving are:...
Scott D. STEELE
Dec 31, 2025
Scott D. STEELE, 62, of Port Allegany, PA, formerly of Warren, died Wednesday, December 31, 2025 in Sena-Kean, Smethport, PA.
Born April 28, 1963, in Pontiac, MI, he was the son of Calvin Coolidge Steele and Ruth Brinegar Steele. Scott enjoyed traveling and riding motorcycle. He was an animal lover, especially his dog, Penny.
Surviving are: two sons, Thomas (Adrianne) Steele and...
Helen L. SEAGERS
Dec 30, 2025
Helen L. SEAGERS, 88, of Bradenton, FL, died Tuesday, December 30, 2025 in Casa Mora Rehabilitation and Extended Care, Bradenton.
Born September 9, 1937, in Potter Brook, PA, she was the daughter of Kenneth C. and Lottie V. Thompson Abbott. Helen was a graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School, Westfield, PA.
On October 22, 1955, in the People’s Church of Potter Brook,...
James C. ARKERSON
Dec 30, 2025
James C. “Jim” ARKERSON, 85, of North Syracuse, NY, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse.
Born November 10, 1940, in Syracuse, James was the son of John A. and Louise M. Snover Arkerson; and the brother of the late John Arkerson and the late William Arkerson. On August 27, 1989, in Syracuse, he married Dawn V....
Charles A. STIVES
Dec 30, 2025
Charles A. STIVES, 76, of Mills, PA, died Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at his home.
Born January 25, 1949, in Bradford, he was the son of Charles Eugene and Loretta Elizabeth Wright Stives. On October 16, 2019, in Willing, NY, he married Cynthia De Guzman David, who survives. A graduate of Bradford High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Alfred...
Luther R. PERKINS
Dec 30, 2025
Luther R. “Luke” PERKINS, 53, of Port Allegany, PA, died Tuesday, December 30, 2025 in the Gatehouse, Williamsport.
Born February 22, 1972, in Coudersport, he was the son of Dennis Randolph and Edith Louise Fitch Perkins. A 1990 graduate of Port Allegany High School, he worked as a logger, pipefitter, and welder. Luke was an outdoorsman.
Surviving are: four children, Luther J....
