Obituaries

Jul 3, 2022

Eric M. JOHNSON, 74, of North Bingham, PA, died Sunday, July 3, 2022 in his home.

Born January 13, 1948, in Gloucester, MA, he was the son of Herbert Preston and Rosalie Joan Frontiero Johnson.  On May 7, 1978, in Gloucester, he married the former Victoria D. Herrick, who predeceased him on September 18, 2021.  Eric owned and operated...

Jun 30, 2022

Patricia A. HUNT, 79, of Westfield, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 30, 2022 in her home surrounded by family.

Born August 25, 1942, in Austin, she was the daughter of Walter and Rolla Reed McCloskey.  A graduate of Austin Area High School, she earned a degree from Williamsport Area Community College, North Campus, Wellsboro, to become...

Jun 29, 2022

Ronald R. MATHWIG, 67, of Genesee, PA, formerly of Bedminster, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 in Williamsport Hospital.

Born June 16, 1955, in Doylestown, he was the son of Reinhardt and Dorothy Lauer Mathwig.  Mr. Mathwig served honorably with the U.S. Army National Guard of Pennsylvania for 22 years, retiring as a Sergeant.  After his service with the Army...

Jun 21, 2022

Mary A. WILKINSON, 75, of Coudersport, PA, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born February 6, 1947, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Robert W. and Isabelle “Izzy” Yardlay Gibson.  She was married to Raymond “Butch” Wilkinson, who predeceased her in 1982.  A graduate of 1965 Northern Potter High School, she earned an associate’s degree in...

Jun 20, 2022

Charles P. HOOFTALLEN, 74, of St. Marys, PA, formerly of Emporium, Ulysses, and Austin, died Monday, June 20, 2022 in Penn Highlands, Dubois.

Born July 27, 1947, in Scranton, he was the son of Elias Charles and Eva M Sabetine Hooftallen, Jr.  Raised in Austin, he attended Austin High School and later went on to earn his GED....

Jun 20, 2022

Elizabeth H. “Betty” SILSBY, 91, of Genesee, PA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 20, 2022 in her home.

Born January 2, 1931, in Elkland, she was the daughter of Walter and Helen Martin Davenport.  On December 23, 1948, in Alfred Station, NY, she married William F. Silsby, who predeceased her on November 9, 1998.  She...

Jun 15, 2022

Robert J. STILES, 80, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in his home.

Born November 18, 1941, in New Castle, he was the son of Therold and Mildred Stewart Stiles.  A graduate of Galeton Area High School, he was employed by Walmart, Chattanooga Labeling, and Ulysses Lumber.  Bob enjoyed woodworking, reading westerns, especially Louis L’Amour, drawing, and...

Jun 14, 2022

Richard G. WIDMEIER, Jr., 42, of Canton, PA, formerly of Coudersport, died Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.

Born September 20, 1979, in Philadelphia, he was the son of Richard G. and Deborah D. Adams Widmeier. A 1997 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he studied computer science at Mansfield University. He was employed...

Jun 11, 2022

Walter Neil HASKINS, 93, of East Rochester, NY, formerly of Wellsville, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2022.

Born May 29, 1929, in Coudersport, PA, he was the son of Irving W. and Mary Anna Snyder Haskins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife of over 61 years, Helen Sylvia Gregory Haskins;...

Jun 9, 2022

Martha L. FRITH, nee Leach, 69, of Galeton, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 9, 2022 in her home.  She fought hard with a very rare form of cancer but was unable to overcome it.  Born December 13, 1952, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Robert and Ida Ruth Miller Leach.  On June 24, 1972, in St. Paul Lutheran Church, Galeton, she...

Jun 7, 2022

Catherine “Kay” FLEWELLYN, 87, of Whites Corners, PA, died Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born July 27, 1934, in Rixford, she was the daughter of Louis Thomas and Martha N. Messler Stives.  On November 9, 1957, in Whitesville, NY, she married Craig A. Flewellyn, who predeceased her on May 2, 2016.  Kay was employed by Jones...

Jun 4, 2022

Denise D. LAUBSCHER (Bingman), 55, departed this earth peacefully on June 4, 2022 in New York with her family by her side.

Denise was predeceased by her father, Harold Laubscher, Jr.;  and her sister Robin Bingman.  She was later adopted and predeceased by her stepfather, Gary Bingman.  She was also predeceased by grandparents, James (Geralidne) Yost, Harold (Verna) Laubscher,...

May 27, 2022

Barbara S. BENNER, 91, of Wayne, PA, died Friday, May 27, 2022.  Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.

May 23, 2022

  Alfred Earl ANTHONY, 85, of Largo, FL, died Wednesday, May 23, 2022 in Largo Medical Center following a brief illness.  

 

Born January 22, 1937, in Blossburg, PA, he was the son of Alfred W. Anthony and Martha Hammond Anthony.  Alfred grew up in North Fork, PA.  For his last years of school, he and his sister, Mary, went to live...

May 20, 2022

Jeffrey Dale BAKER, 62, of Friendship, NY, died Friday, May 20, 2022 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.

Friends may call at OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY on Thursday, June 9, 2022 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.

Born November 8, 1959, in Wellsville, he was the son of Richard...

May 20, 2022

Mary Jane WICHERT, 86, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Olean, died Friday, May 20, 2022 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.

Born December 8, 1935, in Olean, she was the daughter of Fred A. and Mabel A. Downing Wichert.  She was employed as a superintendent secretary in the Olean City School District.  Mary was a member of the First...

May 17, 2022

Janet M. TUBBS, 68, of Ulysses, PA, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 following at short, courageous battle with cancer.

Born September 9, 1953, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Merle L. “Mike” and Betty E. Colbath Johnston.  On October 12, 1968, in Sabinsville, she married Basil E. Tubbs, who survives.  A graduate of...

May 16, 2022

Richard E. YOUNG, 89, of Ulysses, PA, died Monday, May 16, 2022 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born July 20, 1932, in Newfield, Ulysses Township, he was the son of Ross Young and Eleanor Howe Ramsey.  On September 4, 1954, in Burlington, VT, he married the former Helen Corrine Bombard Young, who predeceased him on September 12, 2015.  He was...

May 13, 2022

Virginia A. "Ginny" FOUST, 83, of Coudersport, PA, died Friday, May 13, 2022, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born September 14, 1938, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Bruno P. and Dorothy Dieffenbacher Timpano.  On July 20, 1957, in St. Eulalia Catholic Church, she married Wayne F. Foust, who predeceased her on May 5, 2019.

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May 9, 2022

Everett R. “Sonny” Blass, Jr., 87, of Coudersport, PA passed peacefully in his home on Monday, May 9, 2022.

Born December 15, 1934, in Coudersport, he was the son of Everett R. and Marian E. Neefe Blass.  A 1953 graduate of Coudersport High School, he played football while also earning the Keystone Farmer Award.  On June 29, 1958, in...