Obituaries
Wayne A. HOLLISTER
Jun 9, 2021
Wayne A. HOLLISTER, 82, of Little Genesee, NY, died Wednesday, June 9, 2021 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.
Born July 13, 1938, in Hume, he was the son of Alfred L. and Lucy Elizabeth Closser Hollister. He was a 1956 graduate of Bolivar Central School, where he participated in basketball and was an all-star in football and track. Following...
Thomas N. LAYMAN, Jr.
Jun 6, 2021
Thomas N. LAYMAN, Jr., 63, of Belmont, NY, died Sunday, June 6, 2021 surrounded by his family in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville after a two year battle with cancer.
Born May 13, 1958, in Cuba, he was the son of Thomas and Donna Ward Layman. He was married to his childhood sweetheart for 45 years, the former Mary...
Betty Jean HENRY
Jun 5, 2021
Betty Jean HENRY, 68, of Coudersport, PA, formerly of Ulysses, PA and Arcadia, FL, died Saturday, June 5, 2021 in her home.
Born October 19, 1952, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Richard W. and Hazel G. Buchanan Yentzer. On October 9, 1971, in Coudersport, she married Roger L. Henry, who survives. While living in Arcadia, FL, she...
Joan S. FREZZA
Jun 4, 2021
Joan S. FREZZA, 89, of The Woodlands, TX, formerly of Malvern, PA, died Friday, June 4, 2021 in Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital.
Born July 11, 1931, in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Erma Reese Swetland. On January 9, 1954, in Crestwood, NY, she married Samuel A. Frezza, who predeceased her. Surviving are: a...
Angela R. SHAFFER
Jun 2, 2021
Angela R. SHAFFER, 53, of Ulysses, PA, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021 in UPMC Williamsport, Williamsport, PA.
She was born December 31, 1967, in Ludwigsburg, Germany. On October 9, 2016, in Galeton, she married Timothy M. Shaffer, who survives. A 1985 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she was employed by Adelphia in Coudersport in customer support and worked...
Charles D. AHEARN, Jr.
Jun 1, 2021
Charles D. AHEARN, Jr., 76, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Tuesday, June 1, 2021 in UPMC Williamsport.
Born August 26, 1944, in Coudersport, he was the son of Charles D. and Hazel Langan Ahearn. On August 21, 1964, in Whitesville, NY, he married the former Sharon H. Willow, who survives. A member of the Teamsters Union, he was employed...
Darla J. EDWARDS
May 28, 2021
Darla J. EDWARDS, 72, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, May 28, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born November 13, 1948, in Whitesville, she was the daughter of John Joseph and Rose Eileen Redner Golish. On June 3, 1965, in Whitesville, she married Theodore D. Edwards, who predeceased her on October 7, 2006. A graduate of Whitesville High School,...
Scott A. LANE
May 27, 2021
Scott A. LANE, 50, of Gaines, PA, died peacefully on Thursday, May 27, 2021 in his home.
There will be an informal get together in remembrance of Scott Lane at the Gaines Township Building, 1517 Rte. 6, Gaines, PA on Sunday, June 27, 2021 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please help someone...
Wade Juston TUBBS, Sr.
May 25, 2021
Wade Juston TUBBS, Sr., 65, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in his home.
Born February 22, 1956, in Blossburg, he was the son of Charles H. and Melva Y. Snay Tubbs. On April 12, 1975, in Galeton, he married the former Janet L. Williams, who survives. He was employed by Air Preheater in Wellsville, NY. In...
I. Mildred "Midge" SMITH
May 25, 2021
I. Mildred “Midge” SMITH, 89, of Scio, NY, died Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, following a brief illness.
Born May 28, 1931, in Scio, she was the daughter of William “Merle” and Gladys Ost Jackson. On June 17, 1949, in Wellsville, she married Eugene L. “Bud” Smith, who predeceased her on October 12, 2012. At...
Doris Jean BROWN
May 24, 2021
Doris Jean BROWN, 80, of Scio, NY, died Monday, May 24, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born June 7, 1940, in Brockway, PA, she was the daughter of Thornton K. and Margaret Petruzzi Taylor. On November 30, 1957, in Niagara Falls, she married Jack E. Brown, who predeceased her on July 29, 2020.
She was...
Lester I. MEAD
May 24, 2021
Lester I. “Lucky” MEAD, 83, of Little Genesee, NY, formerly of Wellsville, died Monday, May 24, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born July 4, 1937, in Wellsville, he was the son of Raymond C. and Alice L. Johnson Mead. A 1957 graduate of Wellsville High School, he served honorably with the US Army. He was employed by Rochester Button...
Denise L. OSTI
May 21, 2021
Denise L. OSTI, 57, of Emporium, PA, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 in UPMC Hamot, Erie.
Born March 5, 1964, in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of Anne Korbel. Denise attended Cameron County High School, Class of 1982. She cherished spending time with her daughters and grandsons. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing...
Helene K. NAWROCKI
May 13, 2021
Helene K. NAWROCKI, 70, of Genesee, PA, died Thursday, May 13, 2021 in her home.
She was born November 10, 1950, in Philadelphia. A graduate of Abington High School, she earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing from La Salle University. On June 19, 1976, in Abington Township, she married Stanley W. “Stash” Nawrocki, Jr., who survives. She was...
James M. KILBRIDE
May 13, 2021
James M. KILBRIDE, 65, of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, May 13, 2021 in his home.
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.
April L. BURDICK
May 7, 2021
April L. BURDICK, 42, of Coudersport, PA, died Friday, May 7, 2021 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born April 8, 1979, in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Valerie Sheriff Zeigler. On May 26, 2001, in Carlisle, she married Timothy S. Burdick, who survives. A graduate of Boiling Springs High School, she studied early childhood education...
David C. FULLER
Apr 25, 2021
David C. FULLER, 83, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, April 25, 2021 in Cuba Memorial Hospital.
Born July 29, 1937, in Wellsville, he was the son of Charles D. and Betty McElheny Fuller. A 1957 graduate of Wellsville High School, he was employed by DEC and Butler Larkin as a maintenance technician. David was a social member of the Wellsville...
Robert L. KNUDSEN
Apr 23, 2021
Robert L. KNUDSEN, 79, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, April 23, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born March 10, 1942, in Brooklyn, he was the son of Lawrence and Alice Yost Knudsen. A graduate of Franklin K. Lane High School, he served honorably with the US Army from 1964—1966. He was employed as a cameraman by American Broadcasting Company...
Harold L. "Walt" SHERWOOD, II
Apr 22, 2021
Harold L. "Walt" SHERWOOD, II, of Bolivar, NY, formerly of Shinglehouse, PA and Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, April 22, 2021 in Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.
Born September 7, 1955, in Warsaw, NY, he was the son of Harold L. and Shirley Hancock Sherwood. Walt was active in the operation of the family business, Sherwood Enterprises, Inc., for...
Lois M. SMITH
Apr 22, 2021
Lois M. SMITH, 80, of Allegany, NY, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 22, 2021 in Absolut Care of Allegany, NY.
Born February 8, 1941, in Brockway, PA, she was the daughter of William John and Margaret Orlosky Lankard. A 1959 graduate of Brockway High School, she earned a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University of...
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