Obituaries

Oct 27, 2021

Ada L. SMITH, 93, of Genesee, PA, died Wednesday, October 27, 2021 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA.

Born April 10, 1928, in Galeton, she was the daughter of Fred J. and Esther V. McLeod Anderson.  She was a 1945 graduate of Ulysses High School.  On June 8, 1949, in Shinglehouse, PA, she married Deforest A. “De” Smith, Jr., who...

Oct 26, 2021

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, TX.

At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his...

Oct 24, 2021

Patience E. GATES, 74, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Scio, died Sunday, October 24, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, surrounded by her family.

She was born January 8, 1947, in Wellsville.  On October 3, 1964, in Scio, she married David A. Straight, who predeceased her on September 5, 1984.  On March 28, 1987, in Scio, she married Donald...

Oct 22, 2021

Robert Albin SCHLICHTING, 90, of Whitesville, NY, formerly of Callicoon, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021, just shy of his 91st birthday.

Born November 8, 1930, in Mineola, he was the son of Ernest W. and Charlotte Edwards Schlichting.  On December 17, 1955, he married the former Alice Annable, who survives.  Surviving besides his wife, Alice, are:  a sister, Nancy...

Oct 20, 2021

Eric E. TRIMBLE, 60, of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.

Born April 7, 1961, in Meadville, PA, he was the son of Robert L. and Nancy E. Bartlett Trimble.  On June 18, 1988, in Wellsville, he married the former Penny S. Mead, who survives.

A 1979 graduate of Pueblo...

Oct 19, 2021

Ernest R. “Ernie” MONROE, 82, of Westfield, PA, died Tuesday, October 19, 2021 in Sena-Kean Manor, Smethport.

Born October 20, 1938, in Brookland, PA, he was the son of Lawrence J. and Eileen Tauscher Monroe.  On August 16, 1995, in Galeton, he married the former Verna L. Hoffman Nagle, who survives.  A graduate of Northern Potter High School, he...

Oct 18, 2021

Gordon Ross SURDAM, 74, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Galeton, died Monday, October 18, 2021 in the Green Home, Wellsboro.

Born April 29, 1947, in Coudersport, he was the son of Lee G. and Margaret M. Steadman Surdam.  On June 22, 2013, he married the former Charlene Baker Stevens, who survives.  Gordon was employed by Lush Brothers in Galeton.  He...

Oct 17, 2021

Marlene J. MARVEL, 76, of Ulysses, PA, died Sunday, October 17, 2021 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Born October 13, 1945, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Leroy J. “Pete” and Phyllis M. Kibbe Pride.  A 1963 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she was employed as a bookkeeper.  Marlene was a member of the H.U.G. Senior Center...

Oct 14, 2021

Eleanor R. COATS, 91, of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, October 14, 2021 in the Comfort House of Allegany County, Wellsville.

Born November 6, 1929, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of George and Eva Weber Lynn.  On May 3, 1947, in Wellsville, she married Jack T. Coats, who predeceased her on May 29, 1989, after 42 years of...

Oct 12, 2021

Kevin Scott RUGGIERO, 59, of Genesee, PA, formerly of Lansdale, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in his home.

Born June 14, 1962, Sellersville, he was the son of Norman K. and Erna Schenkel Ruggiero.  He was a truck driver and enjoyed working with wood.  Kevin liked listening to and collecting music.

Surviving are:  his companion of 32 years,...

Oct 10, 2021

Leo C. BUCHEIT, 89, of Coudersport, PA, died Sunday, October 10, 2021 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport with his loving family by his side.

Born March 13, 1932, in St. Marys, he was the son of William and Emma Goetz Bucheit.  He was a graduate of Mt. Jewett High School.  A Korean War Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S....

Oct 9, 2021

H. Jeanette WYNICK, 90, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Saturday, October 9, 2021 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, PA.

Born February 24, 1931, in Westfield, she was the daughter of Ernest and Rebecca Anders Whitmire.  On June 25, 1948, in Harrison Valley, she married Charles E. Wynick, who predeceased her on April 11, 2015.  Jeanette served on...

Oct 8, 2021

Gary Lee “Skip” HUGGLER, Jr., 38, of Galeton, PA, died Friday, October 8, 2021 in his home.

A gathering to celebrate Skip’s life will be held at the Galeton Moose on Saturday, October 16, 2021 beginning at 2:00 PM.

Born July 27, 1983, in Coudersport, he was the son of Gary and Linda...

Oct 7, 2021

Patricia A. HAND, 77, of Harrison Valley, PA, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, October 7, 2021 in UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh.

Born December 4, 1943, in Wellsville, NY, she was the daughter of Meldon C. and Hannah A. Lewis Dean.  On July 4, 1961, in Potter Brook, she married William Hervey Hand, who...

Oct 6, 2021

Joan C. COWLES, 95, formerly of Ulysses, PA, Olean, NY, and Hinsdale, NY, died Wednesday, October 6, 2021 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Born June 16, 1926, in Franklinville, NY, she was the daughter of Floyd and Dorothea Bancroft Whittaker.  She was employed as a caregiver and attended the Ulysses Free Methodist Church.

Surviving are:  six children,...

Oct 4, 2021

Patricia A. HACKMAN, 83, of Ulysses, PA, died Monday, October 4, 2021 in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.

Born March 26, 1938, in Blossburg, she was the daughter of Ivan and Susie Gee Freeman.  On June 22, 1985, at Eckert’s Pond, Ulysses, she married Donald E. Hackman, who survives.  She was employed by Truck-Lite in Coudersport for 20 years.  Patricia was...

Sep 29, 2021

Susan D. STOYCON, 71, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Rochester, died Wednesday, September 29, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.  Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, Wellsville, NY.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.

Sep 28, 2021

Katherine A. TYLER, 64, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Scio, died Tuesday, September 28, 2021.

POSTPONED---The Katherine A. TYLER memorial service and gathering scheduled Saturday, October 23rd at Knights Creek Church in Scio has been POSTPONED.

Born November 27, 1956, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Royce and Mildred Miles Hults.  She was employed by...

Sep 27, 2021

Gerald E. “Gary” GILL, 75, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Monday, September 27, 2021 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born September 25, 1946, in Harrison Township, he was the son of Charles and Emma Seeley Gill.  Gary operated a dairy farm on Harrison Fox Hill, then drove truck for over 35 years, hauling milk most of that time.

Sep 18, 2021

Victoria D. JOHNSON, 66, of North Bingham, PA, died Saturday, September 18, 2021 in her home.

Born July 31, 1955, in Gloucester, MA, she was the daughter of Robert L. and Dorothy Smith Herrick.  On May 7, 1978, in Gloucester, she married Eric M. Johnson, who survives.  A nurse’s aide and LPN, she was employed by Soldiers & Sailors...