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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
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...
Robert P. "Bob" STROMBERG
Nov 29, 2025
Robert P. “Bob” STROMBERG, 97, of Cromwell, CT, formerly of Port Allegany, PA, died on November 29, 2025. He was a resident of Covenant Living of Cromwell.
Born August 15, 1928, in Bradford, PA, he was the son of Eric R. and Gerda S. Olson Stromberg. In 1930, the family moved to a farm in Wrights, PA. A 1946 graduate of...
April Snyder CORDERMAN
Jan 10, 2026
April Lynne CORDERMAN, 51, of Genesee, PA, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the home of her best friend and caregiver, Jennifer Free, after a brief struggle with cancer.
Born March 21, 1974, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Lynn E. “Skip” and Judy A. Major Snyder. On November 9, 2017, in Allegany Township, she married Dennis J. Corderman,...
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....
Timothy D. BILLINGS
Dec 29, 2025
Timothy Dale BILLINGS, 59, of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, December 29, 2025 in his home.
Born December 21, 1966, in Wellsville, he was the son of Burton Dale and Diane Catherine Eddings Billings. Tim attended Whitesville Central School and graduated from Wellsville High School. On May 12, 2006 in Whitesville, he married Dawn E. Miller, who predeceased him on March 6,...
Cindy L. MADISON
Dec 29, 2025
Cindy L. MADISON, 64, of Westfield, PA, died Monday, December 29, 2025 in her home.
Born August 30, 1961, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Ralph and Lena J. Norton Madison. She was employed as a home health aide and by Electri-Cord in Westfield.
Surviving are: a son, Clayton Madison of Westfield; a granddaughter, Lena Madison; a sister, Diana Pierce of...
Hope M. COOPER
Dec 25, 2025
Hope M. COOPER, 56, of Belmont, NY, died Thursday, December 25, 2025 in UR Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.
Born January 3, 1969, in Cuba, she was the daughter of James D. and Sandra L. Brown Cooper. A graduate of Belmont High School, she was employed by Glenn O. Hawbaker, Rochester Gravel, and Howlett Farms in Avon.
Surviving are: her parents, Jim and...
Joseph A. VISMAN
Dec 22, 2025
Joseph A. VISMAN, Jr., 41, of Wellsboro, PA, died Monday, December 22, 2025 in UPMC Williamsport.
Born November 26, 1984, in Philadelphia, he was the son of Debra Ann Graber and Joseph A. Visman. A 2002 graduate of Galeton Area High School, he earned an associate’s degree in business from WyoTech in Indiana, PA. He was employed by Concern as business...
Patrick J. SAWYER
Dec 22, 2025
Patrick James SAWYER, 52, of Wellsville, NY, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer at the Palliative Care Unit at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.
Born October 30, 1973, in Wellsville, he was the son of James L. and Sandra E. Wright Sawyer. A 1992 graduate of Wellsville High School, he earned a...
