Obituaries

Aug 23, 2021

Mary K. RIGGS, 90, of Placentia, CA, formerly of Wellsville and Olean, NY, died Monday, August 23, 2021 in La Habra, CA.

Born December 1, 1930, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Harvey E. and Mildred K. Weinhauer Neu.  On October 21, 1960, in Wellsville, she married Ralph L. Riggs, who predeceased her in 1987.  A graduate of...

Aug 22, 2021

The graveside service for Ron Billings will be posted on this page at 4:00 PM, Monday, September 6, 2021.

Ronald E. BILLINGS, Jr., 67, of Whitesville, NY, died Sunday, August 22, 2021 in UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA.  Born September 3, 1953, in Wellsville, he was the son of Ronald E. and Beverly Grace Smith Billings.  On June...

Aug 17, 2021

James P. PROUTY, 64, of Ulysses, PA, died Tuesday, August 17, 2021 in UPMC Williamsport.

A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, October 2, 2021 in the West Pike Baptist Church.

Born April 9, 1957, in Pike Twp., he was the son of Clarence C. and Bessie L. Knickerbocker Prouty.  On November...

Aug 15, 2021

Kenneth J. CORCORAN, Jr., 37, of Syracuse, NY, died Sunday, August 15, 2021 in his home.

Born January 3, 1984, in East Elmhurst, he was the son of Kenneth J. and Cecilia Zito Corcoran.

Ken had a big personality that people couldn’t help but love.  Gifted with a big heart and a warm smile, he had a...

Aug 14, 2021

Benjamin L. HAUBER, 40, of Cary, NC, formerly of Coudersport, PA, died Saturday, August 14, 2021.

Born February 16, 1981, in Coudersport, he was the son of David W. and Evelyn Kenyon Hauber.  On March 18, 2006, in Emporium, he married the former Theresa Aikens, who survives.  A 1999 graduate of PA Home School Association, he was employed by...

Aug 14, 2021

Jacqueline “Jackie” PANCARI

July 7, 1961 – August 14, 2021

A gathering to celebrate Jackie Pancari's life will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Jackie and Fred Fredrickson's home outdoors under a large tent.  The address is 4862 County Road 12 (Elm Valley Road), Andover, NY.  All are invited.

Jacqueline “Jackie”...

Aug 14, 2021

Donna Lee KIBBE, 82, of Westfield, PA, died Saturday, August 14, 2021 in her home.

Born July 22, 1939, in Knoxville, she was the daughter of Gerald B. and Gretta L. Youngs Haskins.  On September 14, 1957, in Harrison Valley, she married Leon Kibbe, who predeceased her on August 13, 2021.  She was employed by the C&MA Christian School,...

Aug 13, 2021

Leon H. KIBBE, 84, of Westfield, PA, died Friday, August 13, 2021 in his home.

Born April 22, 1937, in Harrison Township, he was the son of Edgar A. “Eddie” and Ada A. Cary Kibbe.  On September 14, 1957, in Harrison Valley, he married the former Donna Lee Haskins, who survives.  He was employed by Ingersoll-Rand / Dresser-Rand in...

Aug 12, 2021

William N. “Bill” MOYER, 80, of Genesee, PA, died Thursday, August 12, 2021 in Williamsport Hospital.

Born May 8, 1941, in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Emma Negron and Guillermo Moya, Jr.  On June 26, 1980, in Cheltenham, he married the former Susan Okoorian, who survives.  Growing up in New York City, Bill was a graduate...

Aug 10, 2021

Frederick KOLESAR, 70, of Westfield, PA, died Tuesday, August 10, 2021 in Bradford County Manor, Troy, PA.

Born January 16, 1951, in Brownsville, he was the son of Joseph and Jessie I. Barber Kolesar.  He was married to the former Cindy Haynes, who survives.  Fred owned and operated Kolesar’s Body Shop in Westfield for many years.

Surviving besides...

Aug 8, 2021

Simon M. McCULLOUGH, 70, of Sabinsville, PA, died Sunday, August 8, 2021 in his home.

Born December 28, 1950, in Pike Township, he was the son of Kenneth H. and Addie K. Hitchcock McCullough.  On October 19, 1974, in Ulysses, he married the former Donna L. Hillyard, who survives.  A 1970 graduate of Galeton High School, Simon was a...

Aug 5, 2021

Carol J. GRUBER, 88, of Fillmore, NY, formerly of Dansville and Greenwood, died Thursday, August 5, 2021 in the Comfort House of Allegany County, Wellsville.

Born July 14, 1933, in Whitesville, he was the son of Henry and Caroline Colvin Gruber.  A Korean War Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1953 - 1955.  Carol was employed...

Aug 4, 2021

Annamae “Amy” WILSON, 101, of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, August 4, 2021 in Wellsville Manor Care Center, Wellsville.

A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in Grace United Church, Wellsville. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville.  Rev. Dr. Karen Heil Borchert will officiate.

Born March 6, 1920,...

Aug 3, 2021

Virgil Brent DIETZE, 55, of Shinglehouse, PA, died Tuesday, August 3, 2021 in his home.

Born July 22, 1966, in Olean, NY, he was the son of Kenneth John and Jacqueline Eva Howard Dietze.  A 1984 graduate of Oswayo Valley High School, he was employed by Ram Forest Products in Shinglehouse.  An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and atv riding....

Jul 31, 2021

Lorentz Robert “Larry” HINRICHSEN, 69, of Genesee, PA, died Saturday, July 31, 2021 in UPMC Williamsport.

Born September 11, 1951, in New Brunswick, NJ, he was the son of Lorentz Andreas and Eleanor Turek Hinrichsen.  A graduate of Franklin High School, Larry owned and operated the Genesee Natural Food store for many years.  Larry was proud to...

Jul 26, 2021

Alan R. PERRIN, 67, of Cuba, NY, formerly of Bolivar, died Monday, July 26, 2021.

Born February 12, 1954, in Wellsville, he was the son of Donald and Dolores “Dee” Washburn Perrin.  A graduate of Bolivar High School, he was a musician, biker, farmer, cowboy, hunter, fisher, father, grandpa, and a ramblin’ man.  Alan lived no particular way but...

Jul 24, 2021

Jon S. PENDLETON, 77, of Belmont, NY, died Saturday, July 24, 2021 in Wellsville Manor Care Center, Wellsville.

Born January 15, 1944, in Wellsville, he was the son of Lloyd and Marion Burdick Pendleton.

Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery, Scio, NY.

Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation,...

Jul 21, 2021

Owned and operated Ulysses, PA funeral home from 1984 through 1989

Charles S “Chuck” WETMORE, 70, of Nine Mile Falls, WA, died July 21, 2021, in Spokane, WA after complications following back surgery.

Born December 15, 1950, in Port Jervis, NY, he was the son of Henry G. Wetmore and Emma Hoffman Wetmore.  He...

Jul 19, 2021

Michelle L. COPENHAVER, 53, of Olean, NY, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021 in Olean General Hospital after developing complications from COVID.

Born October 22, 1968, in Pottstown, she was the daughter of Roland M. and Dorothy M. Reifsnyder Griesemer.  A graduate of Northern Potter High School, she was employed by Perkins and Ponderosa as a server.  Five years...

Jul 18, 2021

Doris Mae METCALF, 96, of Milledgeville, GA, formerly of Potter Brook and Port Allegany, PA, died Sunday, July 18, 2021 in Lynn Haven Health & Rehabilitation, Gray, GA.

Born April 4, 1925, in Potter Brook, she was the daughter of William Richard and Agnes Mae Robbins Truax.  On August 28, 1943, in Potter Brook, she married Wilbert Richard...