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Anthony T. ROSSELLI

Anthony T. ROSSELLI

Jul 22, 2023

  Anthony Thomas ROSSELLI, 63, of Houghton, NY, died Saturday, July 22, 2023 in Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. 

 

Born May 7, 1960, in Rochester, he was the son of Anthony Guy and Diana Lourichella Rosselli.  Surviving are:  two sisters, Gerri (Randy) Smallridge and Janet Cook;  nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by a sister, Margaret Wolff. 

 

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Joseph F. COSTA

Joseph F. COSTA

Jul 21, 2023

  Joseph F. COSTA, 83, of Coudersport, PA, died Friday, July 21, 2023 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.  

 

Born June 21, 1940, in Coudersport, he was the son of Joseph S. and Frances Zot Costa.  A 1958 graduate of Coudersport High School and a 1962 graduate of Penn State University, he earned a degree in electrical engineering.  Following graduation, he was...

Jack J. JONES

Jack J. JONES

Jul 19, 2023

  Jack J. JONES, 72, of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, July 19, 2023 in Mercy Hospital, Buffalo. 

 

Born September 7, 1950, in Wellsville, he was the son of Robert and Rachel J. McAllister Jones.  Jack attended Whitesville Central School.  He was employed by the Parks and Recreation Department with the Village of Wellsville.  Jack was a member of...

Donald E. CHAPMAN

Donald E. CHAPMAN

Jul 18, 2023

  Donald E. CHAPMAN, 96, of Mills, PA, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in his home.  

 

Born May 25, 1927, in Belvidere, NY, he was the son of Anson Daniel and Margaret Hile Chapman.  On December 24, 1950, in West Bingham, he married the former Norma L. Patterson, who predeceased him on December 24, 2020.  A World War II Veteran, he served...

Durwood M. ADAMS

Durwood M. ADAMS

Jul 10, 2023

  Durwood M. ADAMS, 84, of Mills, PA, died Monday, July 10, 2023 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.  Born July 25, 1938, in Harrison Valley, he was the fourth child of Lawrence and Dorothy Abbott Adams.  On October 30, 1971, in Manchester, NH, he married the former Marie Ann Jeannette Cote, who predeceased him on October 1, 2011.  

 

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Donald J. HAMILTON, SR.

Donald J. HAMILTON, SR.

Jul 8, 2023

  Donald J. HAMILTON, Sr., 78, of Genesee, PA, died Saturday, July 8, 2023 in his home.  

 

Born February 27, 1945, in Coudersport, he was the son D. Blair and Vivian Lewis Hamilton.  On October 25, 1969, in Genesee, he married the former Barbara J. Williams, who predeceased him on January 16, 2001.  He was a 1964 graduate of Northern Potter...

Justin AGUGLIA

Justin AGUGLIA

Jul 1, 2023

  Justin AGUGLIA, 49, of Clay, NY, died Saturday, July 1, 2023.  

 

Born March 19, 1974, in Buffalo, he was the son of Ken and Kathleen Feroleto Aguglia.  A graduate of Alfred State Architectural Engineering program, Justin was employed as a construction superintendent by S.J. Thomas Co. in Syracuse.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and building.  He loved spending time with his...

Shirley BELL

Shirley BELL

Jun 30, 2023



Shirley J. BELL, 65, of Westfield, PA, died Friday, June 30, 2023 in her home.  

 

Born March 24, 1958, in Blossburg, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Effie Ruby Weeks Swan.  She was married to Pamela M. Welch, who survives.  A member of Galeton Area High School class of 1976, she was employed by Truck-Lite in Wellsboro, Guthrie in...

Lawrence W. "Larry" STANNARD, III

Lawrence W. "Larry" STANNARD, III

Jun 26, 2023

  Lawrence W. “Larry” STANNARD, III, 82, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of West Jordan, UT, died Monday, June 26, 2023 in the Comfort House of Allegany County, Wellsville. 

 

Born June 24, 1941, in Wellsville, he was the son of Lawrence William and Vera Janice Potter Stannard, Jr.  He served honorably with the U.S. Army in Korea and Germany...

Ruth E. BUTTON

Ruth E. BUTTON

Jun 25, 2023

  Ruth E. BUTTON, 99, of Tioga, PA, died Sunday, June 25, 2023 in the Green Home, Wellsboro.  

 

Born January 18, 1924, in Ulysses, she was the daughter of Arthur and Bertha Button Blackman.  On January 18, 1967, in Tioga, she married Eugene M. Button, who survives.  She was employed by Corning Glass Co. and later as a cook by Amory...

Richard J. KEATON

Richard J. KEATON

Jun 18, 2023

  Richard J. “Dick” KEATON, 76, of Galeton, PA, died Sunday, June 18, 2023 in his home.  Through his final days, Dick was able to be at home surrounded by his family and loved ones sharing memories and rejoicing and honoring his life.  He was able to be with his dogs that he loved dearly.  He was known for the love, compassion, and...

Joe, Judy, Cynthia HANES

Joe, Judy, Cynthia HANES

Jun 17, 2023

  A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 17, 2023 in Parker Hill Cemetery, Sunderlinville, PA for Joseph and Judith Hanes.  Also remembered at that time will be their daughter, Cynthia Hanes.  Rev. Timothy H. Miller will officiate. 

A luncheon will follow at the Pine Creek Inn, 1637 US-6 West, Galeton, PA 16922. 

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Carol SELVICK

Carol SELVICK

Jun 15, 2023

 

Carol Ann SELVICK, 85, of Galeton, PA, formerly of Elkland, PA and Highland, CA, died Thursday, June 15, 2023 in her son’s home.  Cremation was in Pennsylvania.  Interment will be in California.  Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

Edward John MURPHY

Edward John MURPHY

Jun 9, 2023

  Edward John MURPHY, 64, of Coudersport, PA, died Friday, June 9, 2023 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.  

 

Born August 8, 1958, in Bristol, he was the son of Joseph M. and Lorna M. Holland Murphy, Sr.  He was employed by a blacktop company in Bensalem, a safe moving company in New Jersey, and most recently as a custodian by...

Honey R. DUNN

Honey R. DUNN

Jun 6, 2023



Honey R. DUNN reached her heavenly destination on June 6, 2023, in Greenville, NC.  Her family was beside her throughout her journey, holding her hands with heavy hearts but comforted knowing she would be with the Lord and reunited with family and friends who went before her.

 

Honey is survived by her husband, John.  They were married for...

James H. McPHERSON

James H. McPHERSON

Jun 5, 2023

  James H. McPHERSON, 84, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Asbury and Flemington, NJ, died Monday, June 5, 2023 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.  

 

Born December 3, 1938, in Sunnyside, NJ, he was the son of Hervey and Dorothy Arnenson McPherson.  He was married to Bessie Thompson McPherson, who predeceased him on May 24, 2023.  A U.S. Army Veteran, he served honorably...

Diana Joan FISHER

Diana Joan FISHER

Jun 3, 2023

  Diana Joan FISHER, 75, of Wellsville, NY, died Saturday, June 3, 2023 in her home.  

 

Born November 20, 1947, in Olean, she was the daughter of Albert L. and Stella T. Zapel Burdick.  Diana was an artist and enjoyed cooking and baking for her family. 

 

Surviving are:  three sons, Todd (Sherry) Fisher of Wellsville, James (Tara) Fisher of...

Nancy L. BARNETT

Nancy L. BARNETT

Jun 3, 2023

  Nancy L. BARNETT, 80, of Hallsport, NY, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 3, 2023 in Wellsville Manor Care Center. 

 

Born August 2, 1942, in Ellisburg, PA, she was the daughter of Chester G. and Ethel Sarah Sherwood McCaslin.  On November 19, 1966, in Wellsville, she married Byrle Roger Barnett, who predeceased her on August...

Courtney M. CLARK

Courtney M. CLARK

Jun 2, 2023

Courtney Marie CLARK, 33, of Shinglehouse, PA, died Friday, June 2, 2023 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. 

Friends may call at OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 3:00 – 5:00 PM.  A prayer service will be...

Ruth E. CLOSE

Ruth E. CLOSE

May 30, 2023



Ruth E. CLOSE, 81, of Wellsville, NY, died Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in Hart Comfort House of Allegany County, Wellsville after a long illness.  

 

Born October 13, 1941, in Seven Bridges, Coudersport, PA, she was the daughter of Donald Robert and Pruella Edith Toombs Dunn.  On May 19, 1962, in Whitesville, she married Elwin James “Jim” Close, who predeceased...

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