Obituaries

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...

Oct 19, 2020

Walter B. STURDEVANT, 78, of Scio, NY, died Monday, October 19, 2020 in his home.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family on a later date. Burial will be in Knights Creek Cemetery, Scio.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home, Wellsville. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.

Oct 19, 2020

Walter B. STURDEVANT, 78, of Bill Allen Hill Road, Wellsville, NY, died Monday, October 19, 2020 in his home following a brief illness.

Born March 20, 1942, in Wellsville, he was the son of Ross L. and Kathryn Reniff Sturdevant.  A 1960 graduate of Wellsville High School, he was self-employed much of his working life.  Walter enjoyed his...

Oct 19, 2020

John F. FLAKE, Jr., 70, of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, October 19, 2020 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.

Born April 1, 1950, in Wellsville, he was the son of John F. and Ethel Greene Flake.  A graduate of Bolivar High School, he attended trade school for mechanic and welding.  On November 29, 1969, in Olean, he married the former Dorothy...

Oct 18, 2020

Donald E. COLE, 61, of Belmont, NY, formerly of Friendship, died Sunday, October 18, 2020 in his home.

Born August 20, 1959, in Wellsville, he was the son of Walter and Alice Demick Cole.  A 1977 graduate of Wellsville Central School, he never went to school on Mondays and Fridays.  On August 6, 1994, in Scio, he married the former Robin L. Cummins, who survives.

He was employed by Mackler Industries in Friendship, Brass...

Oct 15, 2020

William V. DEVLIN, Jr., 45, of Genesee, PA, died Thursday, October 15, 2020 in Rochester, NY.

Born February 10, 1975, in Lansdale, he was the son of William V. and Mary E. Sharkey Devlin.  He was employed as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator.  Bill was a social member of the Souderton American Legion and a road captain for...

Oct 14, 2020

Richard L. KEEVILL, 83, of Sabinsville, PA, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 in Buffalo General Medical Center, Buffalo, NY.

Born July 24, 1937, in Sharon, he was the son of John and Thelma Ruth Johnson Keevill.  On September 11, 1968, in Folcroft, he married the former Karen I. Mervine, who predeceased him on September 19, 2013.

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Oct 12, 2020

Robert S. “Bob” MORRIS, Jr., 69, of Westfield, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 12, 2020 in his home.

A service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the Valley Christian Church, 146 Maple St., Westfield, PA.

Born April 17, 1951,...

Oct 10, 2020

Roddie W. DUELL, III, 67, of Newton, NC, formerly of Westfield, PA, died Saturday, October 10, 2020 in his home.

Born October 28, 1952, in Wellsboro, PA, he was the son of Roddie and Doris Schenck Duell, Jr.  Roddie was a bus contractor in the Northern Tioga School District and served as a policeman in Westfield Township.  He enjoyed...

Oct 10, 2020

Gerald D. KALACINSKI, 72, of Westfield, PA, died Saturday, October 10, 2020 in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.

Born September 15, 1948, in Philadelphia, he was the son of Anthony D. and Martha Dura Kalacinski.  On May 29, 1970, in Elkton, MD, he married the former Cynthia R. Adams, who survives.  A graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School in Philadelphia,...

Oct 8, 2020

Zareh CHORBAJIAN, 92, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Big Flats, NY and New York City, died Thursday, October 8, 2020 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.

Born July 4, 1928, in New York City, he was the son of Karnik and Loutfia “Olga” Degermenjian Chorbajian. He is remembered by those closest to him for his mathematical mind and...

Sep 29, 2020

An angel, Regina A. Blamire, 87, of Whitesville, NY, returned to her home in heaven on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

Born November 2, 1932, in Upton, MA, she was the daughter of Charles and Winona Waterman Noe. On May 15, 1954, in Upton, she married the love of her life, Gordon “Russ” Blamire, who predeceased her on...