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Lester I. MEAD

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...

Doris Jean BROWN

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...

Denise L. OSTI

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Tyler J. MITCHELL

Tyler J. MITCHELL

Apr 22, 2021

Tyler J. MITCHELL, 28, of Gaines, PA, formerly of Boyertown, PA and Denver, CO, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 22, 2021 in his home.

Tyler was born May 28, 1992, in Lansdale, PA.  A 2010 graduate of Boyertown Area Senior High School, he was a self-employed glazier.  Tyler was fun-loving and loved to laugh – making others laugh with...

Lois M. SMITH

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...

Donna M. THOMAS

Donna M. THOMAS

Apr 21, 2021

Donna M. THOMAS, 95, of Ulysses, PA, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Born May 25, 1925, at home on Algonquin Street in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of Elton Newman and Dorothy May Toepfer Rockwell.  She was a 1943 graduate of Southeastern High School in Detroit.  On February 21, 1959, in Doylestown, she...

Margaret R. BENEDICT

Margaret R. BENEDICT

Apr 19, 2021

Margaret R. BENEDICT, 94, of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, April 19, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.

Friends are invited to attend a graveside service 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 26, 2021 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville.  Rev. Jon Shink will officiate.

Born December 22, 1926, in Olean, she was the daughter of Theodore J. and Ruth...

Rodney D. EASTON

Rodney D. EASTON

Apr 18, 2021

Rodney D. EASTON, 78, of Genesee, PA, died Sunday, April 18, 2021 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born August 1, 1942, in Coudersport, he was the son of Marvin R. and Alberta Freeman Easton.  On February 27, 1965, in Williamsport, he married the former Joan K. Ames, who survives.  A 1960 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he earned an...

Joan M. SAMPSON

Joan M. SAMPSON

Apr 16, 2021

Joan M. SAMPSON, 78, of Ulysses, PA, died Friday, April 16, 2021 in her home.

Born January 7, 1943, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of John and Mary Cybulski Doucette.  On September 2, 1978, in Lester, PA, she married Dennis John Hall, who predeceased her on December 8, 1986.  On April 25, 1996, in Falconer, NY,...

Beverly J. CRAWFORD

Beverly J. CRAWFORD

Apr 15, 2021

Beverly J. CRAWFORD, 66, of Harrison Valley, PA, formerly of Germania, died Thursday, April 15, 2021 in her home.

Born April 4, 1955, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of Robert and Claire Searfoss Adams.  On July 27, 1974, in Dallas, PA, she married Gary J. Crawford, who survives.  Bev devoted her life to her family.

Surviving...

James F. MULHOLLAND

James F. MULHOLLAND

Apr 11, 2021

former Andover, NY Funeral Director and Allegany County Treasurer

James F. MULHOLLAND, 79, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Andover, died Sunday, April 11, 2021 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.

Born May 15, 1941, in Andover, he was the son of James B. and Jean Ann Osborn Mulholland.  On June 6, 1964, in Wellsville, he married the...

Glenn D. TROUT, Sr.

Glenn D. TROUT, Sr.

Apr 8, 2021

Glenn D. TROUT, Sr., 72, of Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Born July 8, 1948, in Roanoke, VA, he was the son of Jack B. and Claudine M. Holland Trout.  On July 25, 2011, in Sylva, NC, he married the former Roxie L. Griffin Sharp, who survives.  A graduate of William Byrd...

Raymond J. "Chub" THOMPSON

Raymond J. "Chub" THOMPSON

Apr 8, 2021

Raymond J. “Chub” THOMPSON, 56, of Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, April 8, 2021 in UPMC Hamot, Erie.

Born June 24, 1964, in Coudersport, he was the son of Lawrence Raymond and Marjorie White Thompson.  On February 26, 1987, in Friendship, NY, he married the former Peggy S. Warner, who predeceased him on August 23, 2017.  Ray was a logger...

Thelma D. THOMAS

Thelma D. THOMAS

Apr 6, 2021

Thelma Daley Cady THOMAS, 105, formerly of Port Allegany, Ulysses, and Gold, PA, died Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Born February 22, 1916, in Oswayo, she was the daughter of Patrick T. and Nancy Rhoades Daley.  She was married to Lester C. Thomas, who predeceased her on June 2, 2001.  She was employed by Cameo...

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