Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 5, 2021

Donald R. “Red” BURDICK, 88, of Bradenton, FL and Wellsville, NY, died Monday, April 5, 2021 in Blake Medical Center, Bradenton.

Born November 16, 1932, in Wellsville, he was the son of Donald E. and Doris Collins Burdick.  On December 1, 1956, in Wellsville, he married the former Mary Lou Kruger, who predeceased him March 31, 2021.  He...

Mar 31, 2021

Mary Lou BURDICK, 83, of Bradenton, FL and Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, March 31, 2021 in Bradenton Hospice House, Bradenton, FL.

Born October 5, 1937, in Allentown, she was the daughter of Herman W. and Susie L. Cramer Kruger.  On December 1, 1956, in Wellsville, she married Donald “Red” Burdick, who survives.  A graduate of Wellsville High School...

Mar 29, 2021

Thomas L. REIGH, 89, of Millville, PA, formerly of Westfield and Sabinsville, died Monday, March 29, 2021 in his home.

Born February 22, 1932, in Williamsburg, PA, he was the son of Oliver L. and Hazel M. Edwards Reigh.  On April 14, 1956, in Limerick, he married the former Phoebe Willaredt, who predeceased him on February 20, 2011.  A...

Mar 25, 2021

Erwin L. McCASLIN, 85, of Westfield, PA, died Thursday, March 25, 2021 in Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.

Born April 15, 1935, in Potter Brook, he was the son of Cleo J. and Gladys O. Houghtaling McCaslin.  On April 9, 1961, in Potter Brook, he married the former Audrey J. Miller, who survives.  He was employed by Eberle...

Mar 22, 2021

Alan D. CARLIN, 78, of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, March 22, 2021 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.

Born October 16, 1942, in Wellsville, he was the son of Edward W. and Eleanor Ketchner Carlin.  On August 9, 1963, in Black Creek, he married the former Janet Marie Comstock, who survives.  A 1960 graduate of Wellsville High School, he studied...

Mar 19, 2021

Dale C. FRANCIS, 87, of Andrews Settlement, PA, died Friday, March 19, 2021 in his home.

Born August 7, 1933, in Williamsport, he was the son of Meade C. and Gertrude M. Perry Francis.  On October 20, 1957, in Andrews Settlement, he married the former Nancy J. Haskell, who predeceased him on May 15, 2020.

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Mar 13, 2021

Melvin S. EASTON, 81, of Genesee, PA, died Saturday, March 13, 2021 in Wellsville Manor Care Center, Wellsville, NY.

Born January 29, 1940, in Coudersport, he was the son of Marvin R. and Alberta Freeman Easton.  On July 14, 1962, in Hickox, he married the former Jill C. Hokenson, who survives.  A 1957 graduate of Northern Potter High School,...

Mar 12, 2021

Joseph W. RAYMER, Jr., 66, of Galeton, PA, died Friday, March 12, 2021 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Born September 15, 1954, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Joseph William “Bill” and Elizabeth Yahn Raymer.  A graduate of Galeton High School, he earned a degree in political science from the University of Pittsburgh.  Joe worked as a laborer...

Mar 7, 2021

Mary P. TAYLOR, 56, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Buffalo, died Sunday, March 7, 2021 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.

Born November 14, 1964, in Buffalo, she was the daughter of Daniel C. and Mary Collins Weaver.  On January 17, 1987, in Willing, she married Donald L. Taylor, who survives.  She was employed as a CNA by Wellsville...

Mar 5, 2021

Rudolph N. BOWMAN, 85, of Genesee, PA, formerly of Ulysses, PA and Klamath Falls, OR, died Friday, March 5, 2021 in his home.

Born January 3, 1936, in Berwyn, he was the son of Rudolph and Lydia Hayworth Bowman.  He was married to the former Cheryn Traphagen, who predeceased him on October 12, 2018.  A U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, he...