Obituaries

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...

Jan 24, 2022

Joseph Thomas HOLBROOK, 22, of Coudersport, PA, formerly of Ulysses, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022.

Born February 12, 1999, in Coudersport, he was the son of Joseph E., III and Wendy Phillips Holbrook.

Joseph was employed by Holbrook Construction, being the fourth generation of “Joe’s” working together as a family.  Joseph had a deep love...

Jan 22, 2022

Eugene Frank “Gene” ERWAY, 93, of Lexington, KY, formerly of Coudersport, PA and Selbyville, DE, died Saturday, January 22, 2022 in Lexington Country Place, Lexington, KY.  In his own words, “Dad has finally retired!”

A gathering to celebrate Gene’s life will be held Sunday, July 3, 2022 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at A&W West End Grill, 431...

Jan 21, 2022

Shari L. TERNES, 59, of Genesee, PA, died Friday, January 21, 2022 in UPMC Hamot, Erie after battling Covid-19/pneumonia for several weeks.

Born December 14, 1962, in Topeka, KS, she was the daughter of Larry J. and Judy L. Garrett Light.  She was a 1981 graduate of Seaman High School in Topeka.  On May 31, 1987, in Topeka, she...

Jan 18, 2022

Rodney E. LANE, 60, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in UPMC Hamot, Erie.

Born December 9, 1961, in East Stroudsburg, he was the son of Robert L. and Elba N. Dennis Lane.  Growing up on a farm in Blairstown, NJ, his family moved to Potter County in 1978.  He was a 1980 graduate of Cowanesque...

Jan 13, 2022

Beverly M. COOK, 83, of Genesee, PA, died Thursday, January 13, 2022 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA.

Born March 24, 1938, in Wellsville, NY, she was the daughter of Arthur J. and Katie M. Knickerbocker Jeffers.  She was married to Verl  D. Cook, who predeceased her on June 9, 2008.  She was a homemaker and lifelong area resident.  Bev devoted...

Jan 10, 2022

Roberta Y. SNYDER, 83, of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, January 10, 2022 in Jones Memorial Hospital.

Born October 14, 1938, in Long Beach, CA, she was the daughter of Ralph and Roberta Schollkopf Bell.  On January 9, 1972, in Las Vegas, she married Glenn F. Pensyl, who predeceased her on February 14, 1986.  A graduate of Long Beach High...

Jan 9, 2022

Maureen BOYLE, 75, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, January 9, 2022 in Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 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.

Dec 28, 2021

Henry M. HAMILTON, 62, of Ulysses, PA, died Tuesday, December 28, 2021 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born November 10, 1959, in Coudersport, he was the son of Henry J. and Dorothy E. Pero Hamilton.  On October 7, 1978, in Sacred Heart Church, Genesee, he married the former Marie A. Nardone, who survives.  A 1978 graduate of Northern Potter High...

Dec 27, 2021

Joanne F. DOUD, 83, of Galeton, PA, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 in Coudersport following a lengthy illness.

Born August 19, 1938, in Whitesville, NY, she was the daughter of John and Lois Allen Francis.  On February 13, 1960, in Middlebury Center, she married Richard L. “Dick” Doud, who predeceased her on August 1, 2010.  In Galeton, they...