Obituaries

Nov 13, 2020

Lillian F. SCHRADER, 94, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Whitesville, died Friday, November 13, 2020 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.

Born December 1, 1925, in Whitesville, she was the daughter of Ernest and Edna Redner Flamini.  On July 14, 1944, in Whitesville, she married Glen M. Schrader, who predeceased her on July 8, 1992.

A graduate of...

Nov 13, 2020

Carl A. LYDIC, 62, of Andrews Settlement, PA, died Friday, November 13, 2020 in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA.

Born January 3, 1958, in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of Max B. and Nora E. Thompson Lydic.  He was the younger brother of David B. Lydic, who survives.  He was predeceased by his parents.  Carl was employed by Patterson...

Nov 13, 2020

Irene Minnie FREEMAN, nee Palmatier, 95, of Fox Hill, Ulysses, PA, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA.

Born September 21, 1925, at home on Ford Hill, Coudersport, she was the daughter of Harry C. and Sophia E. Mosch Palmatier.  She attended the country Judd school on Ford Hill for eight years without missing...

Nov 11, 2020

Louis C. “Louie” SMITH, Sr., 89, of Town of Willing, Wellsville, NY, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Wellsville.

Born June 10, 1931, in Willing, he was the son of David and Edna Bassett Smith.  He was married to the former Myrtle L. Brandes, who predeceased him on October 12, 2018....

Nov 10, 2020

Mary T. MILLER, 109, of Wellsboro, PA, died Tuesday, November 10, 2020 in Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born March 12, 1911, in Hillside, NJ, she was the daughter of Joseph and Irene Balter Wukitsch.  On June 27, 1937, in the Church of the Assumption, Newark, NJ, she married John Miller, who predeceased her in 1987.

Nov 6, 2020

Robert C. MARTIN, 54, of Ulysses, PA, died Friday, November 6, 2020 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born February 15, 1966, in Valley Township, Coatesville, PA, he was the son of Robert W. and Rosemary M. Neff Martin.  Bob enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing, and life in Potter County – “God’s Country.”  He loved animals, especially his dog, Thor.

Nov 5, 2020

Julie A. SMITH, 65, of Coudersport, PA, died Thursday, November 5, 2020 in UPMC Williamsport.

Born March 24, 1955, in Blossburg, she was the daughter of Milford and Louise Mann Boom.  On March 24, 1972, she married Lewis L. “Tom” Robinson, who predeceased her on May 11, 1997.  On February 24, 2001, in West Pike, she married William R....

Nov 5, 2020

Patricia A. KAILBOURN, 93, of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, November 5, 2020 in Manor Hills, Wellsville.

Born March 15, 1927, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Harlan Ronald and Ruby Marie Graves Lindsay.

In March 1948, she married the late Raymond W. Kailbourn.  A 1945 graduate of Wellsville Central School, she was employed by Sinclair...

Nov 3, 2020

Jane O. PUTMAN, 78, of Westfield, PA, died Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, surrounded by her loving family.

Born April 26, 1942, in Harrison Township, she was the daughter of LeRoy and Mildred Quackenbush Cratsley.  On January 2, 1960, in the Judson near Sunderlinville, she married William L. “Bill” Putman, who survives.  Jane devoted her life...

Nov 2, 2020

Samuel WASHBURN, 72, of LeRoy, NY, died Monday, November 2, 2020 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY.

Born March 20, 1948, in Springville, he was the son of William and Jennie Akin Washburn. Sam enjoyed working on the family farm in Stafford.

Surviving are:  two nephews, Christopher (Dawn) Chase of Scio and Lynn (Sheryl) Chase of...

Oct 30, 2020

Gary J. KINNICUTT, Sr., 70, of Scio, NY, died Friday, October 30, 2020 in his home.

Born December 19, 1949, in Wellsville, he was the son of Donald and Cora Jackson Kinnicutt.  On March 9, 1975, in Wellsville, he married the former Jody L. Metcalf, who predeceased him on June 10, 2009.

A graduate of Friendship High...

Oct 29, 2020

Judith J. VAN DINE, 79, of Glenburn, ME, formerly of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, October 29, 2020, in Reading, PA, surrounded by her family.

A memorial service will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 28, 2021 in Grace United Church, Wellsville.  Rev. Dr. Karen Heil Borchert will officiate.  Masking and social distancing are required. The...

Oct 25, 2020

Hall E. “Sonny” DIBBLE, 85, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, October 25, 2020 in his home.

Born April 17, 1935, in Canisteo, he was the son of Frederick and Iva Nemire Dibble.  On May 20, 1959, in Hornell, he married the former Dorothy Yvonne Cline, who predeceased him on November 20, 2010.

A graduate of Canisteo High...

Oct 24, 2020

Arlene G. SWORT, 89, formerly of Whitesville, NY, died Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.

Friends may call at First United Methodist Church, Whitesville, NY on Thursday, July 8, 2021 from 1:00 -- 2:00 PM, with a Memorial Service following at 2:00 PM.

Born August 1, 1931, in Whitesville, she was...

Oct 22, 2020

Robert C. TEARS, 85, of Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, October 22, 2020 in UPMC Hamot, Erie.

Born April 23, 1935, in Penn Yan, NY, he was the son of Francis X. and A. Whilma Crane Tears.  On May 10, 2009, in Big Sandy, MT, he married the former Judith A. Avery, who survives.

A US Army...

Oct 22, 2020

Gerald H. KIBBE, 82, of Harrison Valley, PA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 22, 2020 in Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.

Born August 14, 1938, in Harrison Township, he was the son of Eddie and Ada Cary Kibbe.  On September 14, 1957, in Harrison Valley, he married the former Donna M. Miller, who...

Oct 21, 2020

Harry A. BALL, 71, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Scio, died Wednesday, October 21, 2020 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.

Cremation was at Olney-Foust Crematory.  Arrangements are under the direction of Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home, Wellsville, NY.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.

Oct 20, 2020

Glenn W. “Skip” SKINNER, 86, of Westfield, PA, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020 in his home.

Born March 27, 1934, in Potter Brook, he was the son of Arlie L. and Veva Horton Skinner.  A 1952 graduate of Westfield High School, he served honorably with the US Army from 1955 – 1957.  On October 24, 1959, in Roulette, he...

Oct 20, 2020

Victor S. GROVER, Jr., 65, of Alfred, NY, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.

Born May 29, 1955, in Shreveport, LA, he was the son of Victor S. and Margaret Lathrop Grover.  A graduate of Wellsville High School, he was employed by AVI Food Service in Alfred for about 24 years, a job which he...

Oct 20, 2020

Esther D. JOHNS, 79, Coudersport, PA, formerly of Ulysses and North Fork, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born January 11, 1941, in Harrison Valley, she was the daughter of Arthur and Florence Shelley Draper.  She was raised by her aunt and uncle, Iva and Clayton Lewis.  On August 18, 1967, in Elkland, she married Carl...