Obituaries

Apr 17, 2022

Elwin James “Jim” CLOSE, 84, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, April 17, 2022 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.

Born May 3, 1937, in Ulysses Township, he was the son of Leon R. and Erma J. Empson Close.  On May 19, 1962, in Whitesville, he married the former Ruth E. Dunn, who survives.  A 1956 graduate of Genesee High School,...

Apr 16, 2022

Rose Mary ANDREWS, 67, of Genesee, PA, died Saturday, April 16, 2022 in her home.

Born September 15, 1954, in Brockton, MA, she was the daughter of Grover and Muriel M. Andrews.  She was employed as a cook by a youth ranch in Virginia.  She is survived by her companion of 12 years, Alan W. Halliday.

Services...

Apr 11, 2022

Shirley Mae JOHNSON, 94, of Rexville, NY, went home to Heaven peacefully in her sleep on Monday, April 11, 2022 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.

Born February 21, 1928, in Cleveland, OH, she was the daughter of William and Emily Palmer Taylor.  On September 23, 1950, in Cleveland, OH, she married Richard B. Johnson, who predeceased her on...

Apr 11, 2022

Tristan Wayne ERWAY, 16, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 11, 2022.   Tristan was born on April 6, 2006, to parents Charles Wayne and Michele Lynette Freeman Erway.

A tenth-grade student at Northern Potter High School, Tristan also attended Seneca Highlands Career and Technology Center for Network Systems Technology.

As a member of Headwaters FFA he received...

Apr 11, 2022

Raymond Charles ERWAY, 17, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 11, 2022.   Raymond was born on June 9, 2004, to parents Charles Wayne and Michele Lynette Freeman Erway.

An eleventh-grade student at Northern Potter High School, Ray also attended Seneca Highlands Career and Technology Center for Automotive Mechanics Technology and was recognized many times as student of the month....

Apr 11, 2022

Evan Jordan ERWAY, 14, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 11, 2022.   Evan was born on November 20, 2007, to parents Charles Wayne and Michele Lynette Freeman Erway.

Evan was an eighth-grade student at Northern Potter High School.

As a member of Headwaters FFA club he received his Discovery Degree.   He was also an active member of both...

Apr 10, 2022

Christine M. “Pat” LOSEY, 77, of Galeton, PA, died Sunday, April 10, 2022 in Carleton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro.

Born January 4, 1945, in Wellsville, NY, she was the daughter of Clarence L. and Edna M. Wright Seeley.  A 1963 graduate of Galeton Area High School, she was employed by Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport for 31...

Apr 8, 2022

Michele L. Burgess RIX, 51, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, April 8, 2022 in her home.

Born July 14, 1970, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Dale F. and Dawn M. Johnson Burgess.  She was a 1988 graduate of Scio Central School.  Michele continued her education to be a veterinarian technician for her love of animals.

Mar 29, 2022

John A. SMITH, 82, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in UPMC Williamsport.

Born December 27, 1939, in Newport, RI, he was the son of Charles and Betsy Pinto Smith.  On August 6, 1988, in Ulysses, he married the former Pauline E. Hurler, who predeceased him on December 15, 2018.  A graduate of Rogers High School...

Mar 27, 2022

  Theodore J. “Cub” RANSOM, 83, of Cowanesque, PA, died Sunday, March 27, 2022 in UPMC Williamsport.  

A gathering to celebrate Cub’s life will be held Sunday, July 24, 2022 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the Home Comfort Restaurant.  Military Rites will be accorded by members of the Tioga County Honor Guard.  

  Born November 13, 1938, in...

Mar 25, 2022

Emiline M. “Em” SOKOL, 83, of Genesee, PA, formerly of Ulysses, died Friday, March 25, 2022 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born May 28, 1938, in Morris, she was the daughter of James and Mildred Priset Collins.  On January 14, 1969, in Langhorn, she married Frank Sokol, who predeceased her on January 14, 2003.  Em was a member of Carl...

Mar 21, 2022

Elizabeth M. PAINTER, 87, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of North Fork, PA, died Monday, March 21, 2022 in her home.

She was born March 8, 1935, in Troupsburg, NY.  On July 15, 1954, in Addison, NY, she married Lee E. Painter, who predeceased her in 1989.  She enjoyed playing cards, bowling, picnics, and cookouts with her family.  Elizabeth...

Mar 21, 2022

Walter Gerald “Ike” ARNOLD, 74, of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, March 21, 2022 in the Bath VA Medical Center.

Born March 19, 1948, in Wellsville, he was the son of Oliver L. and Virginia I. Daley Arnold.  On March 6, 2020, in Andover, he married Sandra L. Hotchkiss, who survives.  A 1966 graduate of Wellsville High School, he was...

Mar 21, 2022

Frederick E. RAMSEY, 75, of Ulysses, PA, died Monday, March 21, 2022 in Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Wellsville, NY.

Born April 4, 1946, in Wellsboro, PA, he was the son of Ernest P. and Margaret Ainsworth Ramsey.  He was employed by Hank’s Service Center in Westfield for many years and owned and operated Fred’s Auto Service...

Mar 17, 2022

Steven L. HASKINS, 74, of Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, March 17, 2022 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY.

Born July 7, 1947, in Port Allegany, he was the son of Gerald B. and Gretta L. Youngs Haskins.  On September 29, 1984, in Ulysses, he married the former Debra K. Harrison, who survives.  A Vietnam War Veteran, he served honorably...

Mar 15, 2022

Debra L. WHITE, 62, of Friendship NY, died Tuesday, March 15, 2022.

Born August 30, 1959, in Buffalo, she was the daughter of Donald and Maryann Staszczyk White.  In September of 1975, she married Michael Paler, who predeceased her.  A 1977 graduate of South Park High School, Buffalo, she was employed by the Buffalo Police Department as a...

Mar 14, 2022

Wilfred V. HUANG, PhD, 63, of Alfred, NY, died Monday, March 14, 2022 in his home.

Born May 18, 1958, in Rangoon, Burma, he was the son of Peter T. and Sukee Chan Huang.  On December 24, 1980, in Manhattan, he married the love of his life, Yenfen Iris Huang, who survives.  A graduate of Rose Hill High School,...

Mar 13, 2022

Vicki L. GOOCH, 71, of Coudersport, PA, died Sunday, March 13, 2022 in UPMC Williamsport.

Born August 15, 1950, in Olean, NY, she was the daughter of Lester George "Fuzzy" and Leah Ann "Peach" Crandell Russell.  On September 6, 1969, in Coudersport, she married Michael B. Gooch, who predeceased her on August 9, 2017.  A 1968 graduate...

Mar 6, 2022

Walter F. BARNEY, 78, of Hallsport, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 6, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Born July 12, 1943, in Wellsville, he was the son of Harold C. and Marian E. Foster Barney.  Walter was a dairy farmer and produced maple syrup with his father and his brothers on the family farm.  An...

Mar 6, 2022

Rosemary C. DZIERBA, 74, of Rushford, NY, died Sunday, March 6, 2022 in her home.

Born November 11, 1947, in Buffalo, she was the daughter of David and Hedwig Dombrowski Tweedy.  In 2010, in Grand Island, she married Timothy R. Dzierba, who predeceased her on March 9, 2021.  A graduate of Bishop McMahon, she was employed by HSBC...