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John C. HINKLE, Jr.

John C. HINKLE, Jr.

Jul 2, 2024

John C. HINKLE, Jr., 76, of Cuba, NY, formerly of Scio, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024 in Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Williamsville. 

Born June 20, 1948, in Wellsville, he was the son of John C. and Ella F. Antes Hinkle. A graduate of Scio Central School, he was employed by Dresser Rand in Wellsville for many years and was also...

Gerald E. DECKER

Gerald E. DECKER

Jun 23, 2024

Gerald E. DECKER, 80, of Scio, NY, died Sunday, June 23, 2024 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. 

Born March 11, 1944, in Wellsville, he was the son of Raymond E. and Mary C. Crandall Decker. He was a graduate of Belmont High School. A Vietnam War Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Navy from 1963 – 1967 on the USS...

Richard Harvey ELLIOTT, IV

Richard Harvey ELLIOTT, IV

Jun 20, 2024

Richard Harvey ELLIOTT, IV, 15, of Belfast, NY, affectionately known as Ricky, passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2024. 

He was born January 4, 2009, in Buffalo. Ricky had just completed his freshman year at Belfast Central School and was a high honor roll student, a testament his dedication to academics. Described as loving and caring, Ricky had a vibrant personality...

Brenda Sue MINGER

Brenda Sue MINGER

Jun 20, 2024

Brenda Sue MINGER, 63, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Sebring, FL, died Thursday, June 20, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport. 

Born October 20, 1960, in Oakland, CA, she was the daughter of Robert Howard and Audrey June Morris Wooley. She was employed by Winn Dixie and other grocery stores. Brenda loved animals, especially her dogs. She enjoyed playing solitaire and doing...

Phyllis W. BECKHORN

Phyllis W. BECKHORN

Jun 19, 2024

Phyllis W. BECKHORN, 87, of Genesee, PA, died Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in her home. 

Born March 1, 1937, in Harrison Valley, she was the daughter of Paul M. and Elva A. Van Pelt Walter. On June 29, 1957, in Mills, she married Virgil E. Beckhorn, who predeceased her on May 7, 1991. A 1955 graduate of Northern Potter High School,...

Ronald E. DAILEY

Ronald E. DAILEY

Jun 11, 2024

Ronald E. DAILEY, 59, of Genesee, PA, formerly of Jersey Shore, PA, died Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in his home. 

Born January 30, 1965, in Williamsport, he was the son of Thomas Bernard and Patricia Forsman Dailey. On February 6, 1998, he married Christina Orndorf, who survives. Ron was a jack of all trades. Better known at Phoenix to most, he...

Ronald C. MANNING

Ronald C. MANNING

Jun 11, 2024

Ronald C. MANNING, 83, of Genesee, PA, went home to be with his Lord surrounded by his family and friends on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY.  



Born February 1, 1941, in Corning, NY, he was the son of Ralph A. and Reva I. Moon Manning.  A 1960 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he served...

Eleanor SEBASTIAN

Eleanor SEBASTIAN

Jun 8, 2024

Eleanor SEBASTIAN, 91, of Genesee, PA, died Saturday, June 8, 2024 in UPMC Coudersport.  



Born May 19, 1933, in Wellsville, NY, she was the daughter of Harold and Hazel M. Ritter Johnson.  On December 26, 1951, in Genesee, she married John H. Sebastian, Jr., who predeceased her on July 6, 2000.  She was a lifelong Seventh-day Adventist and a member...

Carroll David GOODLIFF

Carroll David GOODLIFF

Jun 6, 2024

Carroll David GOODLIFF, 96, of Belmont, NY, died Thursday, June 6, 2024 in his home.  

Born November 24, 1927, in Nile, he was the son of Homer Grant and Blanche Rose Swartout Goodliff.  He was married to the former Helen Elizabeth Reynolds, who predeceased him on February 1, 2021.  He attended the one room schoolhouse in Nile and later Friendship...

Thomas D. WHEELER

Thomas D. WHEELER

Jun 2, 2024

Thomas D. WHEELER, 68, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Sunday, June 2, 2024 in his home.  



Born May 23, 1956, in Coudersport, he was the son of Horace D. and Juanita P. Thompson Wheeler.  He was employed by Cooper Slide in Genesee, Sherwood Enterprises in Ulysses, Snyder’s Farm in Hector, and owned and operated Wheeler’s Logging & Milling.  Tom enjoyed...

Michael A. JOHNSON

Michael A. JOHNSON

May 26, 2024

Michael Arthur JOHNSON, of Galeton, PA, born March 28, 1950, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024 with his family by his side.

 

People are strange when you're a stranger.  Luckily for Mike, he never met a stranger.  Every person he spoke to became a fast friend.  Mike loved talking to people about music, weightlifting, and his glorious fish tank.  He was passionate about sports,...

Janet C. DREW

Janet C. DREW

May 26, 2024

Janet C. DREW, 81, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, May 26, 2024 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.  



Born October 7, 1942, in Greenville, PA, she was the daughter of Frederick and Carolyn Oakley Golden Drew.  A 1961 graduate of Wellsville High School, she earned a teaching degree from Mansfield State College, where she played on the basketball team.  Jan was...

William E. FLAMINI

William E. FLAMINI

May 15, 2024

William E. “Bill” FLAMINI, 69, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in UPMC Soldiers & Sailors, Wellsboro. 



Born May 30, 1954, in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of Victor and Anne Schrader Flamini. On June 14, 1980, in Ulysses, he married the former Valerie A. Young, who survives. A graduate of Whitesville Central School, he attended BOCES for...

Michael R. HENLEY

Michael R. HENLEY

May 11, 2024

Michael R. HENLEY, 67, of Akron, NY, died Saturday, May 11, 2024.  



Born February 10, 1957, in East Cleveland, OH, he was the son of Robert Henry and Jean Marilyn Petrash Henley.  Surviving are: his wife, Laurie; his mother, Jean Marilyn Henley; four children, Torian (Neil), Sara, Michael JR (Loriann), and Jessica; six grandchildren, Delia, Carter, Hunter, Henley, Harley, and...

Robin J. MURPHY

Robin J. MURPHY

May 6, 2024

Robin J. MURPHY, 71, of Salamanca, NY, died Monday, May 6, 2024 in Salamanca Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.  Born January 10, 1953, in Buffalo, he was the son of Francis J. “Frank” and Margarite M. Brockenshire Murphy.  Rob was born on a snowy January day in Buffalo, NY, January 10, 1953.  His first home was at 9 Hawley Street where...

Patricia Lynn DURGAN

Patricia Lynn DURGAN

May 5, 2024

Patricia Lynn DURGAN, 57, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, May 5, 2024 in her home. 

 

Born February 15, 1967, in Sodus, she was  daughter of Edwin and Muriel Olmstead Durgan.  A graduate of Wellsville High School, she attended BOCES for cosmetology.  She was previously the manager at Dollar General in Wellsville.  Patricia loved her grandchildren and was a kind and giving person.  

 

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Larry S. JAMES

Larry S. JAMES

May 1, 2024

Larry S. JAMES, 74, of Andrews Settlement, PA, died Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in his home.  



Born July 18, 1949, in Coudersport, he was the son of Truman H. and Corrine E. Chilson James.  On November 27, 1982, in Ulysses, he married Gina M. Calcote, who survives.  A 1967 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he was employed by CNG...

Louise E. MERRELL

Louise E. MERRELL

Apr 30, 2024

Louise E. MERRELL, 65, of Cuba, NY, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in her home.  



Born December 28, 1958, in Cuba, she was the daughter of Roswell H. and Ethel Mae Sprague Gowdy.  On September 25, 1982, in Avon, she married George W. Merrell, who survives.  A graduate of Belmont Central School, she was...

David A. KINNICUTT

David A. KINNICUTT

Apr 29, 2024

David A. KINNICUTT, 62, of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, April 29, 2024 in his home.  



Born June 20, 1961, in Rome, he was the son of Donald and Cora Jackson Kinnicutt.  He was a graduate of Scio Central School and attended Alfred State College.  He was employed as a truck driver by numerous companies.  David enjoyed riding his motorcycle and...

Gordon C. GRAVES

Gordon C. GRAVES

Apr 28, 2024

Gordon Claude GRAVES, 85, of Mechanicsburg, PA, formerly of Ulysses, died Sunday, April 28, 2024 at his daughter’s home.  



Born May 5,1938 in Whitesville, NY, he was the son of Clayton Lowell and Madge Fillmore Graves.  He attended Harrison Valley School and Northern Potter High School.  On December 31, 1957, in the Ulysses Free Methodist Church, he married Charlotte M....

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