Obituaries

Feb 3, 2024

Our mother Barbara Smith Haskins passed away in Spring Hill, FL on February 3, 2024, one month before her 96th birthday. She will be greatly missed by her 5 children, 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Barbara was devoted to her entire extended family, blessing all with her love, support, and wise counsel.

Barbara was born on March 2, 1928,...

Feb 1, 2024

Marguerite J. “Susie” HALLADAY, 80, of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, February 1, 2024 in Jones Memorial Hospital.  



Born February 25, 1943, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Paul M. and Louise A. Tait Cole.  On February 1, 1959, in Oswayo, PA, she married Maxwell E. “Max” Halladay, who predeceased her on January 11, 2018.  



Surviving are: two children, Maxwell...

Jan 31, 2024

Timothy J. WHITE, 62, of Mansfield, PA, formerly of New Holland and Harrison Valley, died Wednesday, January 31, 2024 in Hershey Medical Center.  



Born May 9, 1961, in Coudersport, he was the son of Thomas G. White and Shirley Dunham White Davis.  A 1979 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he was employed by WW Disposal and owned and operated...

Jan 30, 2024

Louise E. KEMP, 91, of Charleston, WV, died Tuesday, January 30, 2024 in English Meadows, Scott Depot, WV.  



Born April 11, 1932, in Potter Brook, PA, she was the daughter of Kenneth C. and Lottie V. Thompson Abbott.  On July 19, 1952, in Potter Brook, PA, she married Shirland D. Kemp, who predeceased her on April 21, 2022.  A graduate...

Jan 30, 2024

Donna J. SCHOTT, 90, of Galeton, PA, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior Tuesday, January 30, 2024 in her home surrounded by love.  



Born July 31, 1933, in Galeton, she was the daughter of Raymond Dean and Leah Rukgaber Connelly.  She was a graduate of Galeton Area High School where she was described with a one-word description “argumentative”...

Jan 30, 2024

Dr. Doris Borchert, Trailblazing Seminary Professor 

 

Doris Ann BORCHERT, 88, a long-time seminary professor and great-grandmother, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 30, 2024, leaving behind her husband of sixty-four years, Dr. Gerald Leo Borchert, 91, a New Testament scholar. 

 

Dr. Doris Borchert served as a Professor of Christian Education and Director of Supervised Ministry at North American Baptist Seminary in Sioux...

Jan 27, 2024

Independ ence , NY -- Ronald William Hall, 74, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024, at home with family at his side. He was born on September 4, 1949, in Wellsville, the son of the late Archie Hall and Helen (Rogers) Hall. In 1976 he married Arlene Lewis, who predeceased him in 2006.

Ron graduated from Whitesville Central School...

Jan 26, 2024

Sylvia P. BUCK, 92, of Ulysses, PA, died Friday, January 26, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.  



Born January 12, 1932, in Wellsville, NY, she was the daughter of Louis D. and Splendina Capriotti Peangatelli.  She was a 1950 graduate Genesee High School.  On July 19, 1950, in Genesee, she married Raymond E. Buck, who predeceased her on July 18, 2022....

Jan 26, 2024

Scio, NY – Robert L. Layman, 64, of 5035 Snowball Hollow Road passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 , at home with his family at his side. He was born July 16, 1959 , in Wellsville, the son of Thomas and Donna (Ward) Layman. On July 13, 2002, in Wellsville, he married Dawn Michella Hall who predeceased him October...

Jan 24, 2024

Elizabeth “Arlene” Howard

SMETHPORT- Elizabeth “Arlene” Howard, 90 of W. Valley Rd., passed away Wednesday (Jan. 24, 2024) in Lakeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.

Born November 9, 1933, in Bradford, she was a daughter of Rollo and Eunice O’Niel Keesler. On Mar. 20, 1954, in Cuba, NY she married Kenneth L. Howard, who died...

Jan 24, 2024

David J. STONEHAM, Jr., 43, of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024 in his home.  

He was born November 1, 1980, in Wellsville.  Dave was a 1999 graduate of Wellsville High School.  He enjoyed helping DJ Jazzy Jeff, The Music Alley, ZOAR, and his good friend, Tim Whitesell.  He was part of the Green Machine bowling team and loved...

Jan 21, 2024

Mavis A. “Allie” FRANCE, 81, of Belfast, NY, died Sunday, January 21, 2024 in her daughter’s home surrounded by her family.  

Born November 8, 1942, in the Thompson Maternity Home, Belmont, she was the daughter of Clifford Wayne and Alice R. Thornton Magee.  On January 14, 1961, in Belfast, she married Ceylon M. “Bud” France, who predeceased her on May...

Jan 21, 2024

Jerry Robert PHILLIPS, 74, of Coudersport, PA, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024.  



Born June 27, 1949, in Coudersport, he was the son of  Robert and Berna Atkinson Phillips.  When Jerry was a junior in high school, his family moved to Fort Myers, FL, where he graduated from Fort Myers High School in 1967.  After high school, Jerry took a...

Jan 18, 2024

Barton M. GREELEY, Sr., 98, of Austin, PA, died Thursday, January 18, 2024 in Wellsville Manor Care Center, Wellsville, NY.  



Born February 18, 1925, in Austin, he was the son of Max C. and Blanche Purdy Greeley.  On February 28, 1948, in Austin, he married the former Arlene Harrier, who survives.  They celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary in 2023.  A...

Jan 18, 2024

Wellsville, NY – Mary E. Benz, 93, of 2608 County Road 18 passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at home with family at her side. She was born March 28, 1930, in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Arthur W. and Lillian (McHale) Walsh. On May 4, 1968, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville she married Clarence H....

Jan 17, 2024

Harold G. “Stub” McCUTCHEON, 82, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, January 17, 2024 in his home.  



Born June 14, 1941, at home on the family farm in Harrison Valley, he was the son of Clifton Hiram and Gladys L. Woodard McCutcheon.  On August 29, 1959, in Harrison Valley, he married the former Delia M. Hill, who predeceased him on July 24,...

Jan 16, 2024

Paul L. Johnson

TURTLEPOINT-Paul L. Johnson, 91, of Route 155 N, went to be with his Lord, Tuesday (Jan. 16, 2024) in the Olean General Hospital.

Born February 26, 1932, in Duke Center, he was a son of Oscar F. and Cora Lathrop Johnson.  On Nov. 5, 1955, in Portville, NY, he married Wilda V....

Jan 15, 2024

Connor Elise McCULLOUGH, 23, of Wellsville, NY, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 15, 2024 surrounded by her family and friends in Jones Memorial Hospital.  



Born July 6, 2000, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Mark McCullough and Tawny Steadman.  Connor was a 2018 graduate of Wellsville Central School.  Connor was a miracle baby.  The culmination...

Jan 15, 2024

Wellsville, NY - Ann C. ‘Maude’ Margeson, born on February 24, 1937, to Leo V. and Lillian (Trahey) Ludden, peacefully passed away on January 15, 2024. She was the cherished wife of Terry Margeson, and together they shared a life filled with love and companionship.

Ann Margeson was a proud alumna of Immaculate Conception School and the class of...

Jan 14, 2024

Eric W. Tampuu

ROULETTE- Eric W. Tampuu, 47, of Main St. passed away unexpectedly Sunday (Jan. 14, 2024) from injuries sustained in a snowmobile accident.

Born December 27, 1976, he was a son of Vello and Joanne Covone Tampuu.

Eric was a resident of the area for 14 years coming from New Jersey....