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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Diana ALLEN
Oct 25, 2025
Diana B. ALLEN, 77, of Andover, NY, died Saturday, October 25, 2025 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born February 11, 1948, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Raymond R. and Mildred P. Conable Burdge. On June 25, 1977, in Rochester, she married Curtis R. Allen, who survives. Diana was a graduate of Wellsville High School. A cat lover, she...
Antonia M. "Toni" GRANT
Oct 25, 2025
Antonia M. “Toni” GRANT, 75 of Sunderlinville, PA, died Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Pauline B. "Polly" MORLEY
Oct 25, 2025
Pauline B. "Polly" MORLEY, 85, of Adamstown, MD, formerly of Campbell, NY, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Adamstown.
Born April 18, 1940, in Coudersport, PA, she was the daughter of Leonard DeForest and Maude E. Williamson Burdick. On July 2, 1960, in Ulysses, PA, she married the love of her life, Stephen B. Morley, who predeceased her on December...
Julie M. CONNER
Oct 25, 2025
Julie M. CONNER, 42, of Genesee, PA, died Saturday, October 25, 2025 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY.
Born May 5, 1983, in Poughkeepsie, NY, she was the daughter of Roger D. and Virginia L. “Ginger” Bailey Ballard. A 2001 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she earned her LPN degree in 2020 from the Pennsylvania College of Technology. On...
Charles T. MESS
Oct 22, 2025
Charles T. MESS, 66, of Riverside Drive, Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, October 22, 2025 in the Comfort House of Allegany County, Wellsville.
Born August 10, 1959, in North Hornell, he was the son of Robert Mess and Phylis Jean Biddle. He is survived by a daughter, Emily Mess; and a son, Tyler Mess. He was predeceased by his parents.
He studied autobody...
Christopher D. ANDERTON
Oct 22, 2025
Christopher D. ANDERTON, 73, of Wellsville, NY, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.
Born May 6, 1952, in Oil City, PA, he was the son of Alfred D. and Joan M. Barclay Anderton. A 1971 graduate of Wellsville High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1971 — 1974. He graduated from Alfred State...
James F. GOTSHALL
Oct 22, 2025
James F. GOTSHALL, 91, of Port Allegany, PA, passed Wednesday, October 22, 2025 in UPMC Williamsport.
He was born November 21, 1933, in Buffalo, NY. On February 25, 1967, in Smethport, he married Kathryn M. Earle Olmstead, who survives. A 1951 graduate of Port Allegany High School, he was employed by Ball-Foster Glass Container Co. in Port Allegany, retiring in 1999....
Barbara C. OVERHOLT
Oct 21, 2025
Barbara C. OVERHOLT, 87, of Stannards, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 in Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Wellsville.
Born October 15, 1938, in Tonawanda, NY, she was the daughter of Samuel William Major and Margaret Enslin Cook. On June 28, 1958, in Tonawanda, she married Harry B. “Dale” Overholt, who predeceased her on May 19, 2023....
Valerie A. ABBOTT
Oct 21, 2025
Valerie A. ABBOTT, 67, of Wellsville, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in UR Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born September 28, 1958, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Lioanel L., Jr. and Barbara Ann Burdick Abbott. A 1976 graduate of Wellsville High School, she was employed by AVX Corporation in Olean for 36 years. Valerie enjoyed spending...
Raymond C. MINICH
Oct 20, 2025
Raymond Charles MINICH, 72, of Bradford, PA, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a brief illness.
Born August 18,1953, in Lackawanna, NY, he was the son of Herbert V. Minich and Rosalie Freeman Bennett. Surviving are: his daughter, Abby Maria Minich (Michael) Medina of Limestone, NY; three grandsons, Liam Medina, Beau Medina, and Shep Medina;...
David M. ZIELINSKI
Oct 19, 2025
David M. ZIELINSKI, 60, of Eldred, PA, formerly of Shinglehouse, died at UPMC Cole on Sunday, October 19, 2025 following a long illness.
He was born on January 14, 1965, in Orlando, FL. With a creative mind and an exceptional gift for mechanics, David found fulfillment in working on cars and lawnmowers throughout his life. He also enjoyed camping, watching NASCAR...
Bert B. GREENMAN
Oct 17, 2025
Bert B. GREENMAN, 90, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Alma, died Friday, October 17, 2025 in Elderwood at Hornell.
Born May 8, 1935, in Wellsville, he was the son of Lewis F. and Dorothy I. Stocking Greenman. A U.S. Army Veteran, he served honorably from 1951 – 1954 at Fort McClellan, AL. In 1970, in the Christian Temple in Wellsville, he...
Susan K. MARBLE
Oct 16, 2025
Susan K. MARBLE, 50, of Cross Fork, PA, formerly of Galeton and Ulysses, died Thursday, October 16, 2025 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born December 13, 1974, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Ernest Lee Davenport and Maryland R. Weeks Davenport. Susan devoted her life to raising her family.
Surviving are: her husband, Ronald “Chip” Norberg of Cross Fork; seven children, Nathon...
Hugh R. LANGELIER
Oct 15, 2025
Hugh R. LANGELIER, 77, of Hornell, NY, formerly of Malone, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025 in Dansville.
Born November 20, 1947, in Malone, Hugh was raised in the close-knit community of Moira. He was the eldest son of Norman and Margaret Sullivan Langelier. A 1966 graduate of Brushton-Moira Central School, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education/Social Studies...
Joanne M. LIMRICK
Oct 13, 2025
Joanne M. LIMRICK, 87, of Bradford, PA, formerly of Roulette and Shinglehouse, died Monday, October 13, 2025 in Bradford Manor surrounded by family.
Born January 18, 1938, in Olean NY, she was the daughter of Victor and Mildred S. Bickford. She was adopted and raised by Ward and Cleva Parker Bickford. On December 21, 1958, she married Kenneth L. “Dick” Limrick,...
Mary Catherine BRADSTREET
Oct 7, 2025
Mary Catherine BRADSTREET, 90, of Andover, NY, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. She spent her last five years living with Anne and Terry McCormick in Andover and was a very integral part of their family life.
Born September 8, 1935, in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of Gerald J. and Fredericka B. “Fritzi”...
Richard W. SMITH, Jr.
Oct 6, 2025
Richard W. SMITH, Jr., 67, of Friendship, NY, died Monday, October 6, 2025 in his home.
Rich was born September 12, 1958, in Olean, NY. On November 16, 2019, in Cuba, he married Marites L. Cagunan Lagting, who survives.
A graduate of Bolivar Central School, he was employed by various construction companies. Rich was a volunteer firefighter with the Bolivar Fire Department,...
Bruce D. KEAR
Oct 6, 2025
Bruce D. KEAR, 92, of Whitesville, NY, died Monday, October 6, 2025 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.
Born August 5, 1933, in Whitesville, he was the son of Cleon Arthur and Marie A. Hall Kear. On February 12, 1955, in Wayland, he married M. Myrtle Payne, who predeceased him on November 30, 2023.
A 1951 graduate of Whitesville Central School, he continued his education...
Robert E. STUCKEY
Oct 5, 2025
Robert E. STUCKEY, 59, of Olean, NY, formerly of Port Allegany, PA, died Sunday, October 5, 2025 in Olean General Hospital.
Born May 25, 1966, in Coudersport, he was the son of Robert M. and Ardith Vanocker Stuckey. On July 13, 2017, in Allegany State Park, Salamanca, he married Veronica L. Smith who survives. He was employed by Potter Pak in...
Pamela S. CRANTS
Oct 5, 2025
Pamela S. CRANTS, 36, of Bellefonte, PA, formerly of Port Allegany, passed away at Mount Nittany Medical Center on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Born July 6, 1989, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Mike and Heather Postlewait of Port Allegany and Lisa and Jim Rotello of Franklinton NC. On August 26, 2017, in Odin, she married the love of her...
