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Dennis D. BRISTOL

Dennis D. BRISTOL

Feb 12, 2023

  Dennis David BRISTOL, 56, of Ulysses, PA, died Sunday, February 12, 2023.  

 

He was born January 12, 1967 in Detroit, MI.  Dennis was a 1984 graduate of Northern Potter High School, where he was an academic student and active in track, wrestling, and varsity club.  He served with the U.S. Navy from 1984 – 1987.  He attended South Florida State College...

Donald E. HACKMAN

Donald E. HACKMAN

Feb 11, 2023



Donald E. HACKMAN, 84, of Ulysses, PA, died Saturday, February 11, 2023 in his home.  

 

Born October 7, 1938, in Bethlehem, he was the son of Paul and Mary Keeler Hackman.  On June 22, 1985, in Galeton, he married the former Patricia A. Freeman Emmick, who predeceased him on October 4, 2021.  He was employed by the Carpenter’s Union and...

Joshua S. SILSBY

Joshua S. SILSBY

Feb 10, 2023

  Joshua Stuart SILSBY, 31, of Andrews Settlement, PA, died Friday, February 10, 2023 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident Ulysses Township.  

 

He was born September 25, 1991, in Coudersport.  Josh loved to cook and was employed by Kaytee’s Restaurant in Coudersport.  He was employed by Long Farms in Coudersport for the last six years.  Interested in electronics,...

Howard W. JACKSON

Howard W. JACKSON

Feb 3, 2023

  Howard W. JACKSON, 88, of Wellsville, NY, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 in Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Wellsville, after a short illness. 

 

Born August 13, 1934, in Wellsville, he was the son of Millard D. and Viola E. Sanford Jackson.  On December 26, 1954, in Alfred, he married the former Virginia E. “Ginny” Fagner, who predeceased...

John M. O'SHELL

John M. O'SHELL

Feb 1, 2023

  John M. O’SHELL, 60, of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, February 1, 2023 in his home.  

 

Born June 21, 1962, in Buffalo, he was the son of Walter and Florence O’Neil Burba.  He was employed by Tonawanda Coke Corporation.  

 

Surviving besides his life partner, Tammy O’Shell, are:  two children, Helen (William) Cowan and Jonathan O’Shell, both of Wellsville;  three grandchildren, Sophia...

Wendy S. KINNEY

Wendy S. KINNEY

Jan 27, 2023

  Wendy S. KINNEY, 74, of Scio, NY, died Friday, January 27, 2023 in Jones Memorial Hospital after a long fight with cancer. 

 

Born December 7, 1948, in Cuba, she was the daughter of Jack and Shirley Taber Burr.  On August 2, 1969, in Immaculate Conception Church, Wellsville, she married Jack W. Kinney, who survives.  A graduate of Scio...

Robert D. "Bob" WILLETTS

Robert D. "Bob" WILLETTS

Jan 27, 2023

  Robert D. “Bob” WILLETTS, 68, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, January 27, 2023 at his home. 

 

Born June 7, 1954, in Cuba, he was the son of Donald and Marcella Wickwire Willetts.  On September 14, 1996, in Stannards, he married the former Mary Lou Riley, who survives. 

 

A 1972 graduate of Angelica High School, he...

Sandra Wright RAMSEY

Sandra Wright RAMSEY

Jan 23, 2023

  Sandra R. Wright RAMSEY, 82, of Belfast, NY, formerly of Scio, died Monday, January 23, 2023 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. 

 

Born December 6, 1940, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Clarence and Dorothy Harms Grossman.  In 1965, she married Clayton Wright, who predeceased her on January 3, 1993.  On December 1, 2012, in Wellsville, she...

Barbara A. ECK

Barbara A. ECK

Jan 23, 2023

  Barbara A. ECK, 66, of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, January 23, 2023 in her home. 

 

Born January 28, 1956, in Olean, she was the daughter of Arvis and Dorothy James Bellamy.  A graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse, PA, she was employed by Olean Tile Co., The Store in Scio, and retired from Steuben Trust Company...

H. LaVonne BLAIR

H. LaVonne BLAIR

Jan 23, 2023

  H. LaVonne BLAIR, 87, of Genesee, PA, died Monday, January 23, 2023 in Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.  

 

Born November 18, 1935, in Pitcairn, she was the daughter of Ellsworth C. “Pete” and Hazel R. Wilson Hysong.  On January 29, 1955, in Winchester, VA, she married Robert E. Blair, who predeceased her on March 22, 2002.  A former resident of...

Marion E. VANORDEN

Marion E. VANORDEN

Jan 21, 2023

  Marion E. VANORDEN, 94, of Westfield, PA, died Saturday, January 21, 2023 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.  

 

Born December 29, 1928, in Westfield, she was the daughter of Arthur L. and Grace E. Nickerson Seeley.  She was a homemaker and a lifelong area resident.  

 

Surviving are:  three children, Donna Glover of Coudersport, Richard Seeley of Addison, NY, and Debbie...

Larkin Elizabeth RUTKOWSKI HAYMAN

Larkin Elizabeth RUTKOWSKI HAYMAN

Jan 17, 2023

  Larkin Elizabeth RUTKOWSKI HAYMAN, Esq., 36, of Genesee, PA, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 in the arms of her parents.  In the months before her death, every effort was made to find help for Larkin’s deteriorating health which began with Covid.  Her parents, brother Kris, and Aunt Sandy were sources of continual support in those final months.  Broken hearts mourn the...

John Y. DICKINSON

John Y. DICKINSON

Jan 16, 2023

  John Y. DICKINSON, 62, of Westfield, PA, passed away early Monday morning, January 16, 2023 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY, with his daughters at his side.  

 

Born October 31, 1960, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Franklin K. and Sharon M. Northup Dickinson.  John was a loved dad, grandpa, brother, and friend to many.  He enjoyed collecting bottles,...

Pauline "Pam" LAMPMAN

Pauline "Pam" LAMPMAN

Jan 16, 2023

  Pauline A. “Pam” LAMPMAN, 79, of Ulysses, PA, died Monday, January 16, 2023 in Lakeview Senior Care, Smethport.  

 

Born November 20, 1943, in Harlingen, TX, she was the daughter of Joseph and Audrey Reynolds McDoel.  On July 8, 1995, in Woodhull, NY, she married Charles F. Lampman, who predeceased her on July 31, 2012.  She was employed by Certified Traffic...

Sandra J. SEELEY

Sandra J. SEELEY

Jan 14, 2023

  Sandra J. SEELEY, 70, of Potter Brook Road, Westfield, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2023 surrounded by her daughters.  

 

Born August 10, 1952, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Donald and N. Marie Tubbs Madison.  On December 14, 1969, in Ulysses, she married Alwin L. Seeley, who survives.  She was employed by Electri-Cord in Westfield for...

Marsha OSTRANDER

Marsha OSTRANDER

Jan 12, 2023

  Marsha OSTRANDER, 67, of Coudersport, PA, formerly of Shinglehouse, Ulysses, and Bradford, died Thursday, January 12, 2023 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.  

 

Born January 31, 1955, in Bradford, she was the daughter of Clendon Byron and Evelyn Doris Spignard Ostrander.  

 

Surviving are:  friend and former caregiver, Viola Hathaway of Shinglehouse;  a brother, Blair Ostrander of Smethport;  a sister, Christine (John) Robare...

Dennis L. YOUNG

Dennis L. YOUNG

Jan 8, 2023



Dennis L. “Snuffy” YOUNG, 67, of Belmont, NY, died Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. 

 

Born May 1, 1955, in Wellsville, he was the son of Leon and Helen Howden Young.  On July 13, 1974, in Belmont, he married Kristine S. Perkins, who survives.  A graduate of Belmont High School, he attended BOCES for welding...

Christopher N. JONES

Christopher N. JONES

Jan 6, 2023

  Christopher N. JONES, 49, of Rochester, NY, died Friday, January 6, 2023 in his home.  

 

Born April 23, 1973, in Coudersport, PA, he was the son of Theodore Michael and Donna Monroe Jones.  Surviving are:  his mother, Donna Jones of Macedon;  three siblings, Wayne Monroe, Dawn Conner, and Nicole Jones;  aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He was predeceased by his father.  

 

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Esther K. JENSEN

Esther K. JENSEN

Jan 6, 2023

  Esther K. JENSEN, 100, of Ocala, FL, formerly of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, January 6, 2023, in Bridgewater Park, Ocala, FL.  

 

Born April 10, 1922, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Roland and Martha Ketchner.  In 1993, she and her husband relocated to Oak Run, Ocala, Florida.  She was predeceased by her husband, Frank E. Jensen, who died...

Judith A. HANES

Judith A. HANES

Jan 6, 2023

  Judith A. HANES, 84, of Mills, PA, formerly of Falls Village and Southport, CT, died Friday, January 6, 2023 in UPMC Williamsport, Williamsport, PA.  

 

A graveside service for Judy and Joe will be held this summer in Parker Hill Cemetery, Sunderlinville on a date and time to be announced.  Memorials may be made to Ulysses Library, P.O. Box 316,...

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