Obituaries

Jun 7, 2024

Wellsville, NY - Eugene H. “Gene” Allen , age 74, of the River Road passed away on Friday June 7 , 2024 th at the Wellsville Manor Care Center . He was born on February 6, 1950 in Wellsville to Edward and Alice [ Main ] A llen.

Gene was a lifelong resid ent of this area who graduated...

Jun 7, 2024

Wellsville, NY – Eileen Margaret Drake, 75, of First Avenue, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 , at Wellsville Manor Care Center. She was born August 2, 19 48, in Rochester, NY the daughter of the late Frederic Charles and Rose Ella (Ames) Ambrose. On November 8, 1980, in St. Brendan’s Church of Almond, NY she married Guy Irving...

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...

Jun 2, 2024

Wellsville , NY – The friends of Joyce S. W heaton are invited to attend a memorial service on Tuesday , September 24, 2024, at 11:00 am at the Grace United Church, 289 North Main Street in Wellsville.

Joyce passed away on June 2, 2024. To read the complete obituary , o r leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com...

Jun 2, 2024

Wellsville, NY -- Joyce S. Wheaton, 88, of South Drive , passed away on Sunday , June 2, 2024, at Jones Memorial Hospita l following a brief illness. She was born October 20, 1935 , in Pikeville, NY the daughter of the late Clayton and Ella (Gordon) Greene. On August 6, 1955 , in Andover, she married Douglas J. Wheaton...

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...

Jun 1, 2024

Jennifer Lynn Tucker

PORT ALLEGANY- Jennifer Lynn Tucker, 43, of Parklane Dr., passed away unexpectedly Saturday (Jun. 1, 2024) in her home.

Born February 19, 1981, in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Jeffrey A. and Carey L. Davenport Tucker.

Jennifer was a longtime resident of the area and a graduate of...

May 31, 2024

Wellsville, NY – The friends of Stephen R. Allen are invited to attend his graveside service, with full military honors, on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 11:00 am in Woodlawn Cemetery, 276 South Main Street. Steve passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024. To read the complete obituary, or to leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com .

May 31, 2024

Wellsville, NY – Stephen R. Allen, 76, of First Street passed away on Friday , May 31, 2024, at his home . He was born March 2, 1948, in Wellsville to the late Ralph W. and Erma P. (Osmin) Allen.

As a young man, Steve loved to play baseball. He participated in DeMolay, enjoyed learning German, and he was...

May 29, 2024

Cynthia M. Lindsay

TURTLEPOINT—Cynthia M. Lindsay, 90, of Annin Creek Rd., passed away Wednesday (May 29, 2024) in Olean General Hospital.

Born May 14, 1934, in Jamestown, NY, she was a daughter of James M. and Lela R. Strait Reese.  On Dec. 24, 1953, in Port Allegany, she married Harlan R. Lindsay, who died Oct....

May 26, 2024

Phyllis M. Keech

ELDRED- Phyllis M. Keech, 82, of Taylor Dr., passed away Sunday (May 26, 2024) in Buffalo General Hospital.

Born November 2, 1941, in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of Harland V. and Gertrude M. Boser Gross. On June 29, 1974, in Allegany, NY, she married Albert L. Keech, who died Sept....

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,...

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...

May 25, 2024

Tricia L. McGuire

PORT ALLEGANY- Tricia L. (Roller) McGuire, 34, of Catlin Ave., passed away unexpectedly Saturday (May 25, 2024) in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born October 20, 1989, in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Frank E. and the late Lori A. Neal Roller.  On Jan. 30, 2023, in Bradford, she married Michael McGuire, who...

May 22, 2024

Wellsville, NY – Anna R. Cook, 90, formerly of Genesee, PA, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Wellsville Manor Care Center. She was born December 12, 1933 , in West Union, NY the daughter of the late Harold and Helen (Spencer) French. She first married Frederick Kiel on August 30, 1952 , in Genesee, he predeceased her on...

May 21, 2024

Wellsville, NY – The friends of Robert Cole are invited to a Celebration of Life on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 1 – 3 pm at the Wellsville Elks Club, 77 East Pearl Street . Bob passed on Tuesday May 21, 2024. To read the complete obituary, or to leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com .

May 20, 2024

Wellsville, NY -- Sarajean “Sally” Ewell, 86, of Wellsville passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, May 20, 2024, at the Highland Park Rehabilitation and Care Center.

Sally was born July 31, 1937, in Hornell, NY, the daughter of the late William L. and Irene (Brokaw) Lippert. On September 13, 1957, in Greenwood she married Richard H....

May 20, 2024

Shirley J. Housler

EMPORIUM- Shirley J. Housler, 94, formerly of North Creek, passed away Monday (May 20, 2024) in Lakeview Healthcare & Rehab. Center, Smethport.

Born June 9, 1929, in Lewistown, PA, she was a daughter of Sally Mann. On July 5, 1953, in North Creek, PA, she married Robert M. Housler, who died 7/17/2006....

May 19, 2024

Wellsville, NY – Suzanne Veronica Fagan, 69, of 90 Johnson Street, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024 , at Jones Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born October 30, 1954 , in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Francis “Frank” and Madeline (Padden) Fagan.

Sue (Suzie) attended ICS and was a 1974 graduate of Wellsville High...

May 18, 2024

Wellsville , NY -- Justin W. “Red” Davis, 43, of 3356 Andover Road passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 , shortly after arrival at Olean General Hospital. He was bor n March 17, 1980 , in Wellsville.

He attended Northern Potter Central School. He formerly resided in Florida, Colorado, and Harrison Valley, PA before moving back to We...