Obituaries

May 7, 2022

Albert L. “Butch” GERHART, 72, of Coudersport, PA, died Saturday, May 7, 2022 in UPMC Williamsport.

Born January 3, 1950, in Sellersville, he was the son of Paul and Emma “Ruth” Buehrle Gerhart.  After working with several construction companies, he started BG Construction in 1980. Butch was a member of Loyal Order of the Moose #826 in Galeton, Austin...

May 3, 2022

Jennette A. RAMSEY, 46, of Scio, NY, died Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Jones Memorial Hospital.

She was born January 27, 1976, in Wellsville.  A graduate of Scio Central School, she was employed by the Wellsville Country Club and most recently by ACES at Alfred State.  Surviving are:  three children, Derrick Willetts, Zachary Willetts, and Megan Ramsey;  and two brothers, James Ramsey...

May 2, 2022

Harold Lincoln GAVITT, 94, of San Antonio, TX, formerly of Wellsville, NY and Bath, NY, died Monday, May 2, 2022.

Born August 17, 1927, in Wellsville, he was the son of Eli Lincoln and Mary Emily Sheehan Gavitt.  A graduate of Wellsville High School, he was a World War II and Korean War Veteran, serving honorably with...

May 2, 2022

Clayton F. “Zeke” DUNHAM, 70, of Sunderlinville, PA, died Monday, May 2, 2022 in his home.

Born August 1, 1951, in Corning, NY, he was the son of Roger Merle and Edith Flora Learn Dunham.  On October 25, 1986, in Cowanesque, he married the former Katherine A. Burdette Cranston, who survives.  He was employed by Union Drilling Co. in...

May 2, 2022

Ronda Lee MILES, 51, of Scio, NY, died Monday, May 2, 2022 in her home.

Born August 9, 1970, in Union City, PA, she was the daughter of Lanny Vanderhoff and Lois M. Willoughby.

Surviving are:  three son, James (Mellissa) Miller of Allegany, David Richardson of Portville, Wayne (Kelsey) Barrett of Portville;  seven grandchildren, Rabecca, Brandi, Brooke,...

Apr 29, 2022

George C. CHIPMAN, Jr., 63, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, April 29, 2022 in his home.

Born September 12, 1958, in Warwick, RI, he was the son of George C. and Jean D. Kates Chipman.  Surviving are:  three children, George Chipman, III, of Warwick, RI, Phillip Chipman of Warwick, RI, and Amanda L. Chipman of FL;  seven grandchildren;  two sisters,...

Apr 26, 2022

William Lee “Bill” PUTMAN, Sr., 78, of Westfield, PA, was born on October 16, 1943 in Blossburg and died Tuesday, April 26, 2022 in his home surrounded by his family.

On January 2, 1960, in the Judson near Sunderlinville, he married the love of his life, Jane O. Cratsley, who predeceased him on November 3, 2020.  He served...

Apr 21, 2022

Shirland D. KEMP, 90, of Charleston, WV, died Thursday, April 21, 2022 in Bellaire at Devonshire, Scott Depot, WV.  



Born July 5, 1931, in Osceola, PA, he was the son of John V. and Agnes Odle Kemp.  On July 19, 1952, in Potter Brook, PA, he married the former Louise E. Abbott, who survives.  



A Korean War Veteran, he served...

Apr 21, 2022

Marc A. COLVIN, 56, of Emporium, PA, died Thursday, April 21, 2022 in Penn Highlands Elk, St. Marys.

Born October 16, 1965, in Blossburg, he was the son of Edward and Alberta Rice Colvin.  A graduate of Northern Potter High School, he was employed by American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. in Emporium.  Marc enjoyed working outside, remodeling, gardening, building...

Apr 20, 2022

Charlene R. WHITE, 86, of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, April 20, 2022 in the Comfort House of Allegany County, Wellsville.

Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.

Apr 19, 2022

Mary M. McPHERSON, 87, of Sunderlinville, PA, died Tuesday, April 19, 2022 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born November 1, 1934, in Hector Township, she was the daughter of Andrew and Clara Stiles Snay.  On October 24, 1953, in Hector Township, she married Robert McPherson, who predeceased her on April 12, 2002.  She was a homemaker and member of the...

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...