Obituaries

Mar 3, 2022

Robert E. “Buzz” BOWKER, Jr., 45, of Scio, NY, died Thursday, March 3, 2022 in his home.

Born July 16, 1976, in Wellsville, he was the son of Robert E. and Evelyn L. “Evey” Vincent Bowker.  On July 17, 1999, in Willing, he married the former Lori A. Slocum, who survives.  A graduate of Wellsville High School, he...

Mar 2, 2022

David E. HAND, 46, of Hinsdale, NY, died Wednesday, March 2, 2022 in Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY following a short, but courageous battle with cancer.

Born March 9, 1975, in Ft. Knox, KY, he was the son of Arthur and Reva Jean Carr Hand.  On August 9, 2008, in Hinsdale, he married the former Tanya Miller, who...

Feb 24, 2022

Catherine J. KEMP, 87, of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, February 24, 2022 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.

Born January 22, 1935, in Andover, she was the daughter of Clarence and Hazel LaFever Kemp.  Catherine attended Andover Central School.  She was employed as a secretary by Air-Preheater in Wellsville and then as a caregiver by ARC in Belmont.  She was...

Feb 22, 2022

Dolores M. BEYER, 72, of Galeton, PA, formerly of Philadelphia, died Tuesday, February 22, 2022 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born February 5, 1950, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of William and Delores Gross Smith.  On April 6, 1968, in Elkton, MD, she married Michael L. Beyer, who survives.  Dolores was employed by Misericordia Hospital in Philadelphia for 28...

Feb 19, 2022

Alberta E. GROVER, 90, of Genesee, PA, died Saturday, February 19, 2022 in her home.

Born May 18, 1931, in Little Marsh, she was the daughter of Hubert and Nettie Button Outman.  On June 15, 1948, in Wellsville, NY, she married Clarence M. Grover, who predeceased her on December 10, 2017.  A homemaker, Alberta devoted her life to caring...

Feb 17, 2022

Gary L. SHUTT, 62, of Wellsville, NY, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 in his home with family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born June 10, 1959, in Wellsville, he was the son of Leo F. and Bonnie L. Sugden Shutt.  On March 2, 1979, in Ft. Stewart, GA, he married the former Deborah...

Feb 14, 2022

Carolyn D. EDDY, 70, of Genesee, PA, died Monday, February 14, 2022 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born December 4, 1951, in Phoenixville, she was the daughter of Joseph and Helen Kish Varady.  A 1969 graduate of Phoenixville High School, she devoted her life to caring for her family.  On September 1, 1973, in Phoenixville, she married Steven P....

Feb 13, 2022

Randi K. STRANGE, 69, of Potter Brook, Westfield, PA, died Sunday, February 13, 2022 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Born February 18, 1952, in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of Howard W. and Kathryn R. Erickson Phillips.  A 1970 graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School, she was the valedictorian of her class.  She earned a degree in psychology...

Feb 12, 2022

Frances D. BIHLER, 90, of Genesee, PA, formerly of Philadelphia, died Saturday, February 12, 2022 in her home.

Born April 19, 1931, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Michael J. and Frances Weber Watters.  A 1949 graduate of St. Hubert High School in Philadelphia, she devoted her life to the care of her family.  Frances was a communicant...

Feb 10, 2022

Eleanor E. LEON, 100, of Andover, NY, died Thursday, February 10,2022 in St. Annes's Community, Rochester, NY.

Born October 14,1921, in Genesee, PA, she was the daughter of Walter R. and Celia B. Wilson Eames.  On June 22, 1947, in the First United Methodist Church in Wellsville, NY, she married Harry R. Leon, who predeceased her on February...

Feb 8, 2022

Daniel R. COWBURN, 67, of Coudersport, PA, died Tuesday, February 8, 2022 in UPMC Hamot, Erie.

Born January 18, 1955, in Coudersport, he was the son of Russell H. “Bud” and Bessie Conable Cowburn.  On May 19, 1990, in Allegany Township, Coudersport, he married the former Lillian D. Moya, who survives.  A 1973 graduate of Coudersport High School,...

Feb 8, 2022

Reva E. LENTOLA, 68, of Wellsville, NY, died Tuesday, February 8, 2022 in her home.

Born August 29, 1953, she was the daughter of Chester and Eleanor Gosper.  A graduate of Angelica High School, she worked in maintenance at Alfred State College.

Surviving are:  her mother, Eleanor Gosper of Angelica;  a daughter, Chetreva (Neil Hall) Bryan of Rush;  a...

Feb 3, 2022

Beverly L. LITTLER, 67, of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, February 3, 2022 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.

Born October 24, 1954, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Otto M. and Shirley A. Post Elderkin.  She was employed by Jones Memorial Hospital in Environmental Services.

Surviving are:  two daughters, Kasey Littler of Wellsville and Heather Rogers of...

Feb 3, 2022

John Moore TOMB, 77, of Troy, Ohio, formerly of Ulysses, PA, passed away on February 3, 2022.

He was born in 1944 in Dayton, Ohio and was the son of the late Benjamin Aubrey Tomb, Sr. and Edith Rose Moore Tomb and was lovingly raised by the extended Moore family and the late James and Pauline Solms...

Feb 2, 2022

Robert C. “Bob” ACKERMAN, 79, of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Jones Memorial Hospital after a brief non-Covid related illness.

A graveside service will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 2, 2022 in Yorks Corners Cemetery, Willing.  Military Rites will be accorded by members of Morrison B. Hayes American Legion Post #702.

Feb 1, 2022

Thelma “Betty” Whitesell PATRICK, 77, of Wellsville, NY, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 in her home.

Born January 11, 1945, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Irving and T. Edith Latten Whitesell.  A graduate of Andover High School, she was employed by Alfred State as a custodian for...

Jan 31, 2022

George M. DEAN, 83, of Hebron Center, Coudersport, PA, died Monday, January 31, 2022 in Lakeview Senior Care and Living Center, Smethport.

Born March 26, 1938, in Tyler, Elk County, he was the son of Meldon C. and Hannah A. Lewis Dean.  Throughout his life, he had many adventures and lived many places.  From the rolling hills of Pennsylvania,...

Jan 29, 2022

Carmine P. CEGLIA, 77, of Rochester, NY, formerly of Wellsville, died Saturday, January 29, 2022 in Highland Hospital, Rochester after battling Covid-19 for several weeks.

Born March 7, 1944, he was the son of Paul and Helen Megna Ceglia and stepson of Beatrice Ceglia, née Megna.  He was married to Vera Keaveney, who predeceased him on September 23,...

Jan 25, 2022

Jack Carl PERKINS, 83, formerly of Port Allegany, PA, died Tuesday, January 25, 2022 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Born August 21, 1938, in Gold, he was the son of Dorr L. and Frances Youngs Perkins.  He was employed as an aide at the county home in Smethport and worked in area sawmills.  He retired from Pittsburgh Corning in...

Jan 24, 2022

James R. LOW, 83, of Knoxville, PA, died Monday, January 24, 2022 in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born October 30, 1938, in Leetonia, he was the son of Jay and Irene Buckingham Low.  On June 5, 1976, in West Bingham, he married the former Diane M. Bartoo, who survives.  A Vietnam War Veteran, he served honorably...