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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Robert E. BARNER
Feb 27, 2025
Robert E. Barner, 61, of Wellsville, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Highland Hospital of Rochester. He was born July 4, 1963, in Daupin County, PA, the son of the late Raymond E. and Wanda Mae (Kemberling) Barner. In 2012, he met his fiancé, Melody Elias who survives.
Bob was raised in Harrisburg and Dauphin County, PA. He...
Catherine M. FULLER
Feb 26, 2025
Catherine M. Fuller, 79, of Friendship, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Jones Memorial Hospital. She was born July 25, 1945, in Portville the daughter of the late Thomas “Johnny” and Mildred (Dentiston) Lamb.
Catherine was raised in Belmont, and attended Belmont Central Schools. She was employed by Acme Electric in Cuba and had a history of bar...
Shirley BILLINGS
Feb 26, 2025
Shirley C. BILLINGS, 69, of Hallsport, NY, died Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born July 6, 1955, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Ronald and Beverly Grace Smith Billings. In spite of her handicaps and health issues her entire life, Shirley never let them hinder her from being a part of whatever activities her family was...
Carol Corbin FRANCISCO
Feb 25, 2025
Carol Corbin Francisco, 95, of Ranches, FL, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Vita Hospice Hospital in Sunrise, FL, after a brief illness. She was born December 24, 1929, at Jones Memorial Hospital of Wellsville, NY, the daughter of the late Manly and Margaret (Howe) Corbin. On December 26, 1947, in Belmont Episcopal Church, she married Roger Francisco,...
Jane I. HURD
Feb 25, 2025
Jane I. Hurd, nee Scott, 64, of Belmont, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Jones Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born December 8, 1960, in Cuba, the daughter of the late George E. and Leona (Kelly) Scott. On August 31, 2011, in Belmont, she married Louis Hurd, who predeceased her on August 9, 2014.
Jane “Green-eyed-lady”,...
Ada M. Palmatier
Feb 25, 2025
Ada M. PALMATIER, 86, of Genesee, PA, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born December 13, 1938, in Hickox, she was the daughter of Merle "Mike" and Ruth Whitaker Dunbar. She was a 1956 graduate of Genesee High School. On March 23, 1957, in North Bingham, she married Leonard Jerald “Jerry” Palmatier, who predeceased her on...
Jeannine M. KAPLE
Feb 25, 2025
Jeannine M. KAPLE, 73, of Coudersport, PA, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born July 24, 1951, in Summit Township, she was the daughter of Lewis B. and Thelma May Lillibridge Kaple.
Surviving are: three children, Rachel, Blanche, and Joey; a sister-in-law, Patricia Kaple; nieces and nephews, including Wade (Shannon) Kaple, Aimee Kaple,...
Daniel F. GLASSMIRE, VI
Feb 24, 2025
Daniel F. “Danny” GLASSMIRE, VI, 42, of Coudersport, PA, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 in UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh. He was surrounded by his family following a hard fought battle with cancer. Born June 12, 1982, in Coudersport, he was the son of Daniel F Glassmire, V and Joy E. Hamilton Glassmire, who survive.
A 2000 graduate of Coudersport Area High...
Gary Edward FALK
Feb 24, 2025
Gary Edward FALK, 78, of Kane, PA, formerly of Port Allegany, died Monday, February 24, 2025 in his home.
Born January 17, 1947, in Coudersport, he was the son of Vernon M. and Mildred L. Overdorf Falk. On June 21, 1969, in Port Allegany, he married Alice A. Cornwell, who survives. A 1964 graduate of Port Allegany High School, he attended...
Lester W. MILSTEAD
Feb 23, 2025
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...
Lecretia A. HARING
Feb 21, 2025
Lecretia A. HARING, 62, of Harrisburg, PA, formerly of Ulysses, died Friday, February 21, 2025, in her home.
Born December 11, 1962, in Wellsville, NY, she was the daughter of William I. and Mary Jane Chase Haskins. A 1981 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she was employed by PrimeCare Medical Inc. Lecretia was a member of The First Baptist Church...
Thomas Donavon BRUSH Sr.
Feb 20, 2025
Thomas Donavon Brush Sr., age 83, of Scio, New York, passed away quietly on Thursday, February 20, 2025. He was born on August 9, 1941, the son of the late H. Alfred and Catherine (Donavon) Brush. Tom married his loving wife, Agnes Hennessy, on June 15, 1963, and together they shared 61 years of a blessed life.
A humble man who...
Bonnie L. ANDREWS
Feb 20, 2025
Bonnie L. ANDREWS, 83, of Mechanicsburg, PA, formerly of Cowanesque, died Thursday, February 20, 2025 in Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.
Born August 28, 1941, in Westfield Township, she was the daughter of Lewis Calvin and Fern E. Webster Andrews. A 1959 graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School, she earned a degree in Christian Education from Houghton University in 1966. She...
Kathryn L. GILBERT
Feb 18, 2025
Kathryn L. GILBERT, 83, of Andover, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. She was born May 12, 1941, in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of the late Sherrill and Olive Wise Sager. On October 7, 1961, in Cornplanter, PA, she married John H. Gilbert, who survives.
Kathryn was raised in the Township of...
Stuart Alan "Al" ABBOTT
Feb 18, 2025
Stuart Alan ABBOTT, 76, of Wellsville, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in his home. Born October 11, 1948, in Wellsville, he was the son of Leon G. and Lena G. Baldwin Abbott.
“Al” was raised in Wellsville, graduating from Wellsville High School in 1966. He continued his education at Mansfield University. He enlisted with the United States...
Marilyn K. FORNESS
Feb 18, 2025
Marilyn K. Forness, 85, of Wellsville, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in her home with her family by her side. She was born October 7, 1939, in Bradford, PA, the daughter of the late James H. and Katherine T. (Pockalny) Smith. On October 17, 1959, she married Thomas W. Forness, who predeceased her on July 19, 2021.
Marilyn was...
Roger B. "Pug" WALTER
Feb 18, 2025
Roger B. “Pug” WALTER, 89, of Gaines, PA, died Tuesday, February 18, 2025 in his home in the loving care of his wife, daughter, and Family Hospice team.
Born July 10, 1935, in Mills, he was the son of Benjamin G. and Thelma A. Sherwood Walter. A U.S. Army Veteran, he served honorably from 1954 – 1956. He was married to...
Linda J. ANDREWS
Feb 17, 2025
Linda J. ANDREWS, 77, of Mechanicsburg, PA, formerly of Cowanesque, died Monday, February 17, 2025 in her home.
Born May 11, 1947, in Westfield Township, she was the daughter of Lewis Calvin and Fern E. Webster Andrews. A 1965 graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School, she earned a bachelor’s degree in French and Elementary Education from Houghton University and a master’s...
Sally A. HANCHETT
Feb 15, 2025
Sally A. Hanchett, 90, of Belmont, NY, died Saturday, February 15, 2025, in Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Wellsville. Born February 21, 1934, in Buffalo, she was the daughter of the late Reginald and Frances (McGill) Barker. On September 4, 1953, in Angelica, she married Edward G. Hanchett, who predeceased her June 27, 2014.
Sally was a 1952 graduate of...
Gary Edward LANNING
Feb 12, 2025
Gary Edward Lanning, 67, of Wellsville, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, in his home. He was born March 25, 1957, in Massena, NY.
Gary was formerly employed by Highland Healthcare Center. He was a former member of the Christian Fellowship Church. He was an avid New York Giants and Yankees fan.
He is survived by a daughter, Mary Lanning of...
