Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Joan E. KUHN
Mar 12, 2026
Joan E. KUHN, 85, of Whitesville, NY, died Thursday, March 12, 2026 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born July 2, 1940, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Orval and Helen Smith Chambers. On March 30, 1963, in Whitesville, she married Aaron L. Kuhn, who predeceased her on November 15, 2023. A graduate of Whitesville High School, she was employed...
Margarete J. TROIDL
Mar 12, 2026
Margarete J. TROIDL, 94, of Belmont, NY, died Thursday, March 12, 2026, in her home.
Born March 19, 1931, in Beuthen, Germany, she was the daughter of Max and Francisca Lorek Gawlitzeck. She went to school in Beuthen and moved to the United States in 1955. Margarete was a proud photographer and the first female to work the first photo printer...
James A. GRAFFRATH
Mar 11, 2026
James Arthur GRAFFRATH, 87, of Wellsville, NY, died at home on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, with his loving wife, Lynn, at his side.
Born June 8, 1938, in Rochester, he was the son of Paul A. and Druscilla Smallridge Graffrath. A 1956 graduate of Irondequoit High School, he served with the National Guard beginning in 1956 and was activated to serve...
Maxine UPDYKE
Mar 9, 2026
Maxine UPDYKE, 83, of Genesee, PA
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing Maxine “Max” Updyke, 83, of Genesee, PA, on Monday, March 9, 2026 with family and friends at her side. Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was a woman whose life was defined by love, devotion and an unwavering commitment to her family.
Born June...
Thomas LOPEZ, DVM
Mar 8, 2026
In Loving Memory of Thomas Paul LOPEZ, DVM, Wellsville, NY
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas Paul Lopez, 73, of Wellsville, NY, who left us unexpectedly on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Born April 29, 1952, in Westport, Tom was the sixth of fourteen children born to Robert Lopez, DVM and Marjorie Beha Lopez. He was predeceased by his...
Elmer G. BURDICK
Mar 8, 2026
Elmer G. BURDICK, 61, of Galeton, PA, died Sunday, March 8, 2026 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born December 2, 1964, in Blossburg, he was the son of Elmer G. and Lorraine Jane Farren Burdick. He was employed by Chattanooga Labeling in Galeton, a sawmill in Emporium, and the Perma Stone Inn in Galeton. A free spirit and outdoorsman, he enjoyed...
Gregory A. ORDIWAY
Mar 7, 2026
Gregory A. ORDIWAY, 41, of Genesee, PA, formerly of Wellsville and Andover, NY, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026 in Washington, PA.
Born October 26, 1984, in Wellsville, he was the son of Gordon Ordiway and Wendy Clark Bartow. He was employed by M&A Resources and was recently promoted to operator. Greg always listened to his tunes, loved riding his Harley,...
Stanley E. JACKSON
Mar 7, 2026
Stanley E. JACKSON, 83, of Wellsville, NY, died Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Wellsville.
Born October 23, 1942, in Wellsville, he was the son of Lloyd and Myrtle Maxine Aldrich Jackson. A graduate of Wellsville High School, he served honorably with the US Army. On March 3, 1962, in Wellsville, he married the former Marlene...
E. Kevin KOSA
Mar 6, 2026
Edward Kevin KOSA, 56, of Ulysses, PA, died Friday, March 6, 2026 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born June 6, 1969, in Coudersport, he was the son of E. Gene and Nancy Goodwin Kosa. A 1987 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he served with the US Army from 1987 – 1991 during Desert Storm. He was awarded the Southwest Asia Service...
Richard P. LEWIS
Mar 6, 2026
Richard P. “Rick” LEWIS, 92, of Port Allegany, PA, formerly of Austin, died Friday, March 6, 2026 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born February 26, 1934, in Keating Summit, he was the son of Emery O. and Cleo M. Smith Lewis. A 1953 graduate of Austin High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Navy from 1955 — 1974. He was...
Ruth "Toni" YILEK
Mar 5, 2026
Ruth Antoinette “Toni” YILEK, 85, of Germania, PA, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, with family and friends by her side.
Known to many as “Nanny,” she was loved by generations of family, friends, and former students. Born December 1, 1940, in Elmira, NY, she was the daughter of Harry and Theresa Straley Succowich. A graduate of Galeton Area High School,...
Joyce E. DODGE
Mar 5, 2026
Joyce E. DODGE, 81, of Wellsville, NY, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.
Born January 16, 1945, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Harry and Helen Burdick Kemp. She was married Robert L. “Bob” Dodge, who predeceased her on July 6, 2008. A 1964 graduate of Wellsville High School, she...
Jeanne M. COLE
Mar 5, 2026
Jeanne M. COLE, 101, of Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, PA.
Born December 31, 1924, in Sabinsville, she was the daughter of Herbert A. and Myrtle M. Davis Clark. On July 24, 1941, in Elkland, she married Mahlon D. Cole, who predeceased her on March 3, 1992. She served as Justice of the Peace...
Nancy Adair VAUGHAN
Mar 2, 2026
Nancy Adair VAUGHAN, 87, formerly of Bath, NY, died Monday, March 2, 2026 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, PA.
Born February 11, 1939, in Wellsville, NY, she was the daughter of Sewall and Augusta Kenyon Vaughan. A 1958 graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School, she earned a Bachelor of Science in secondary education from Mansfield University and a Master of Science...
Elaine B. "Candy" BRUNDAGE
Feb 28, 2026
Elaine B. “Candy” BRUNDAGE, 90, of Wellsville, NY, died Saturday, February 28, 2026, in UR Jones Memorial Hospital.
Born December 26, 1935, in Austin, PA, she was the daughter of Gyle and Eva Bliss and was raised by Lester and Leona Bundy. On June 13, 1982, in Olean, she married John R. Brundage, who survives. She was employed by Cattaraugus County...
Linda L. KARNS
Feb 28, 2026
Linda L. KARNS, 78, of Wellsville, NY, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 28, 2026 in her home surrounded by her loving family. In her final months, she faced each day with grace, strength, laughter, and unwavering hope. Her fiery, humorous spirit was a beacon to everyone around her, leaving behind a legacy of love that will be cherished by all...
Russell G. OUTMAN
Feb 27, 2026
Russell G. OUTMAN, 85, of Westfield, PA, died Friday, February 27, 2026 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born March 3, 1940, in Blossburg, he was the son of Russell L. and Marjorie S. Cook Outman. In 1983, in Westfield, he married Dorothy Burdick, who survives. A 1958 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he was employed by Turbodyne in Wellsville, NY, Ingersoll-Rand...
David C. SMOKER
Feb 27, 2026
David C. SMOKER, 69, of Gold, PA, died Friday, February 27, 2026 in UPMC Williamsport.
Born October 18, 1956, in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of J. Ivan and Elsie Metzler Smoker. On March 25, 1978, in Mills Union Church, he married Kathleen Jo Hess, who predeceased him on April 25, 2025. A 1975 graduate of Northern Potter High School,...
Lester P. COOK
Feb 26, 2026
Lester P. COOK, 71, Turtlepoint, PA, died Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Born November 20, 1954, in Kane, he was the son of Lester J. and Rosalie Maries Cook. A 1972 graduate of Smethport Area High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Air Force from 1973 – 1977. He was employed as a machinist by Trico Industries in Bradford and by...
William S. REED
Feb 25, 2026
William S. “Bill” REED, 83, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, February 25, 2026 in Elmira, NY.
Born October 11, 1942, in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Arlington E. and Maude Cary Reed. On September 4, 1971, in Harrison Valley, he married Louise D. Schmidt, who survives. A 1960 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he served honorably with the...
