Lester W. MILSTEAD

Lester W. MILSTEAD, 89, of Genesee, PA, formerly of Coudersport, PA and Silver Spring, MD, died Sunday, February 23, 2025 in his home. 

Born February 11, 1936, in Fairland, MD, he was the son of Earl E., Sr. and Mary Elberta Mills Milstead. On June 21, 1955, in Washington, D.C., he married Theresa “Terry” McGee, who survives. He attended Sherwood High School, Fairland, MD, and was employed by the U.S. Government Publishing Office in Washington, D.C. and then owned and operated V.I. Printing with his wife. Lester was an avid hunter which brought he and Terry to Potter County. Lester was a member of the First Baptist Church of Galeton and the National Turkey Federation. 

In addition to his wife, Terry, he is survived by a brother, Charles Wesley (Priscilla) Milstead of Rehoboth, DE; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Richard Vernon Milstead, in 1995; a brother, Earl E. Milstead, Jr.; and a sister, Carolyn Rowles. 

Friends may call at First Baptist Church of Galeton, 234 W. Main St., Galeton, PA 16922 on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 4:00 – 5:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 5:00 PM. Rev. Richard W. Tintle will officiate. Burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery. 

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Galeton, 234 W. Main St., Galeton, PA 16922. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.