Obituaries

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.

A...

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...

Mar 1, 2021

Donald W. MACK, 78, of Wellsville, NY, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family.

Born July 11, 1942, in Coudersport, PA, he was the son of George D. and Edith Mae Cutler Mack.  On May 19, 1979, in Coudersport, he married the former Gloria J. Armstrong, who survives.  A graduate of Northern Potter...

Feb 20, 2021

John W. HOAGLAND, 79, of Belmont, NY, died Saturday, February 20, 2021 in Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Wellsville.

Born September 4, 1941, in Wellsville, he was the son of Glenn and Bernice Dickerson Hoagland.  On April 4, 1982, in Belmont, he married the former JoAnne L. Cole, who survives.  A 1959 graduate of Wellsville Central School, he...

Feb 19, 2021

David C. LAMBERT, 72, of Scio, NY, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, with his wife of 49 years by his side.

Born March 24, 1948, in Wellsville, he was the son of Raymond and Mary “Evelyn” Lambert.  On July 3, 1971, he married his high school sweetheart, Janet L. Potter, who still resides at...

Feb 17, 2021

Howard Hall, 86Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.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...

Feb 16, 2021

Raymond M. JORDAN, 72, of Genesee, PA, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born July 29, 1948, in Homer, NY, he was the son of Raymond E. and Ruth Ursula Dye Jordan.  On December 5, 1971, in Chester, NY, he married the former Ella M. Deon, who predeceased him on September 23, 2013.  A Vietnam Veteran, he...

Feb 15, 2021

Ronald C. HADLEY, 73, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Bath, died Monday, February 15, 2021 in Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY.

Services will be private.  Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, Wellsville, NY.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.

Feb 14, 2021

Eileen J. HOCKENBERRY, 73, of Scio, NY, formerly of Youngstown, died Sunday, February 14, 2021 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.

Born December 24, 1947, in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of Aldwin and Lillian Crispell Young.  On April 2, 1977, in Lewiston, she married Donald L. Hockenberry, who survives.  A graduate of LaSalle High School, she was employed...

Feb 12, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

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

Feb 11, 2021

Laurie S. REES, 50, of Port Allegany, PA, died Thursday, February 11, 2021 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Born November 8, 1970, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Carol Rees.  A 1989 graduate of Port Allegany High School, she was employed by Helpmates.

Surviving are:  her mother, Carol Rees of Port Allegany;  two brothers, Travis Gaines of...

Feb 9, 2021

Gerald E. “Jerry” SEKOLL, 71, of Andover, NY, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family.

A gathering to celebrate Jerry’s life will be held at the Sekoll residence on Saturday, July 10, 2021 beginning at 1:00 PM.

Born July 6, 1949, in Wellsville, he was the son...