Obituaries

May 15, 2020

Nancy J. FRANCIS, 82, of Andrews Settlement, PA, died Friday, May 15, 2020 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA.

Born November 9, 1937, in Wellsville, NY, she was the daughter of Charles W. and Mary Lewis Haskell.

On October 20, 1957, in Andrews Settlement, she married Dale C. Francis, who survives.

Nancy was a...

May 13, 2020

Softly in the night she heard a gentle call.  She grasped the hand held out to her and quietly left us all.

Joan Louise Walker WRAGG, 83, of Mills, PA, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020 in her home.

Born December 18, 1936, in Bryn Mawr, PA, she was the daughter of Thornton W. and Florence Shaw...

May 13, 2020

Rexford Jobe FLYNN, Jr., known as Joey, Joe, or RJ, went to be with the Lord on May 13, 2020. Joe was born October 1, 1954 in Blossburg, PA to Wilda and Rexford Flynn. He will be laid to rest with military rites near his extended family in Ulysses, PA at Ulysses Cemetery.  Military Rites will be accorded by...

May 13, 2020

Elwin R. VAN ETTEN, 84, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020 in his home.

Born July 26, 1935, in Harrison Valley, he was the son of Russell and Elberta Brimmer Van Etten.

On January 14, 1953, in Harrison Valley, he married the former Helen White, who predeceased him May 27, 2014.

May 10, 2020

Lois Jean BRIZZEE, 73, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, May 10, 2020 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.

Born June 13, 1946, in Hornell, she was the daughter of Edwin H. and Alice E. Dyke Stiles.

On June 27, 1964, in Hornell, she married James A. Brizzee, Jr. who survives.

A graduate of Hornell...

May 5, 2020

Darryl L. MADISON, 60, of Westfield, PA, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA.

Born September 15, 1959, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Ralph and Lena J. Norton Madison.

He operated a dairy farm and was employed by Patterson Lumber in Galeton.  Darryl was an avid hunter, fisherman, and dog lover.  He...

May 5, 2020

Robert E. POLLOCK, 76, of Ulysses, PA, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 in his home.

Born September 11, 1943, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Clifford and Bertha Ordway Pollock.

He worked on the family farm for many years and was employed by Electri-Cord in Westfield for 23 years.  He loved watching television, especially Westerns.  Bob...

May 3, 2020

Florence B. DODSON, 80, of Scio, NY, died Sunday, May 3, 2020 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.

Born October 5, 1939, in Andover, she was the daughter of Leonard and Maude Slocum Reisman.

On October 22, 1958, in Genesee, PA, she married Richard E. Dodson, who predeceased her on November 1, 2014.

A...

Apr 30, 2020

Hildegard G. “Hilde” VERCELLETTO, nee Paul, 90, of Coudersport, PA, formerly of Shinglehouse, PA and Long Island, NY, died Thursday, April 30, 2020 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

She was born August 28, 1929 in Frankfurt, Germany.  Having had many careers, Hilde most enjoyed helping others and sharing stories and her cooking with everyone she met.

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Apr 29, 2020

Julia M. HINKLE, 66, of Scio, NY, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.

Born May 1, 1953, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Burrell A. and Dorothy H. Oakeson Fanton.

In November of 1999, in Stannards, she married Howard L. Hinkle, who survives.

A graduate of Wellsville Central...

Apr 24, 2020

James P. CALHOUN, 49, of Scio, NY, died Friday, April 24, 2020.

Born March 21, 1971, in Olean, he was the son of David E. and Nancy Phearsdorf Calhoun.  A graduate of Scio Central School, he was a self-employed wood worker.

On July 5, 2013, he married Luann Close, who survives.  Surviving besides his wife, Luann, are:  his...

Apr 23, 2020

Blase William “Bill” GALEONE, 84, of Lake Worth, FL, formerly of Galeton, PA, died peacefully Thursday, April 23, 2020 in Trustbridge Hospice.

A graveside service with military rites will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 12, 2020 in West Hill Cemetery, Galeton.

Born December 10, 1935, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of...

Apr 21, 2020

Lana M. JOSEPH, 54, of Olean, NY, died Tuesday, April 21, 2020 in Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, NY.

She was born December 31, 1965, in Dansville.

She loved playing bingo, riding horses and being outdoors. Lana cherished her children and family.  She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

Surviving are:  her mother, Deborah...

Apr 19, 2020

Michael A. CONANT, 28, of Mercersburg, PA, died Sunday, April 19, 2020 in Mercersburg.

Born May 22, 1991, in Gettysburg, he was the son of Robert A. Conant and Teri Burdge Stanton.

Michael attended school in Greencastle and earned his GED in Waynesboro. He worked as a tattoo artist.

Surviving are: his mother, Teri...

Apr 19, 2020

Paula A. RANSOM, 78, of Whitesville, NY, died Sunday, April 19, 2020 surrounded by her loving family following a lengthy illness.

Born May 31, 1941, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Mark E. and Louise Kate “Midge” Bieser Nesbit.

On November 15, 1958, in Whitesville, NY, she married Robert W. “Bob” Ransom, who predeceased...

Apr 15, 2020

Donald E. STIVERS, 54, of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

Born January 17, 1966, in New London, CT, he was the son of William and Marrianne Mellott Stivers.

Don is survived by his son, Anthony Stivers of Olean.  He was predeceased by his parents;  and a brother, John Noble.

Burial will be in Maple...

Apr 13, 2020

Debbie A. LINKOUS, 60, of Andover, NY, died Monday, April 13, 2020 in her home.

Born August 30, 1959, in Stratford, NJ, she was the daughter of David and Barbara A. Milner Kemmer.

A graduate of Woodstown High School in Woodstown, NJ, she earned an associate’s degree from Alfred State College.  Debbie enjoyed spending time with...

Apr 13, 2020

Robert E. KUZARA, 61, of Harriman, TN, formerly of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, April 13, 2020 in Raphine, VA.

Born August 26, 1958, in East Stroudsburg, PA, he was the son of Henry L. and Lois Starks Kuzara.

A graduate of Wellsville High School and Alfred Vocational School, he served with the U.S. Marine Corps...

Apr 9, 2020

Franklin D. RAUSCH, 72, of Ulysses, PA, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 in Hudson, FL with his wife at his side.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Franklin’s life will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 11, 2020 in the Gold Church, Gold, PA.  The Rev. Cameron Cowburn will officiate.  CDC and PA Department of Health guidelines...