Obituaries

Linda J. SMITH

Sep 28, 2022

  Linda J. SMITH, 75, of Rexville, NY, formerly of North Fork, PA, died Wednesday, September 28, 2022 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.  

 

Born March 21, 1947, in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of Richard G. and Marie A. Chiburka Berkemeyer.  She was married to Lee A. Smith, who predeceased her on June 1, 2013.  A graduate of William Allen...

William Richard "Rick" CURRIER

Sep 28, 2022

  William Richard “Rick” CURRIER, 65, of Andrews Settlement, PA, died Wednesday, September 28, 2022 in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  

 

Born March 29, 1957, in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of William H. and Jeane Coyle Currier, Jr.  On September 20, 1980, in Andrews Settlemenmt, he married the former Joy D. Francis, who survives.  A 1975 graduate of Northern Potter...

Mae L. EMPSON

Sep 26, 2022

Mae L. EMPSON, 75, of Ulysses PA, died Monday, September 26, 2022 in Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.    Born February 25, 1947, in Wellsville, NY, she was the daughter of Levi L. and Ruth E. Main Grover.    On August 7, 1963, in West Pike, she married Joe Empson, who survives.    Mae was a member of Tri-Town Volunteer...

Gary M. Petrichick

Sep 25, 2022

Belmont, NY – Gary M. Petrichick, 84, of 36 Willets Avenue passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville. He was born December 17, 1937 in Lackawanna the son of the late Michael and Edna (Newell) Petrichick. On September 5, 1958 in Hamburg he married Nancy R. Hawkins who survives.

Gary was raised in Hamburg,...

Beverly Duell

Sep 24, 2022

Beverly Duell

ROULETTE- Beverly Duell, 68, of Kim Hill Rd., passed away Saturday (Sept. 24, 2022) at her home.

Private funeral services will at the convenience of the family.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, PA.

Roger D. Raney

Sep 24, 2022

Wellsville, NY – Roger D. Raney, 65, of 5563 Bolivar Road passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Olean General Hospital. He was born July 25, 1957 in Fresno, CA the son of the late Homer and Thelma (Neal) Raney.

Roger worked many years as a mechanic in and around the Wellsville area. He thoroughly enjoyed fishing,...

Katherine J. Vaughn

Sep 24, 2022

Wellsville, NY – Katherine J. Vaughn, 89, of 3052 Madison Hill Road, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Jones Memorial Hospital. She was born in Jacksonville, FL. on September 9, 1933 the daughter of the late Frederick and Pauline (Wimberly) Buttner Sr. On March 16, 1956 in Jacksonville, FL she married Ralph E. Vaughn Sr. who survives.

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Bruce D. Guinnip

Sep 21, 2022

Scio, NY – Bruce D. Guinnip, 73, of 5936 Fish Road died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. He was born September 27, 1948 in Wellsville, the son of the late Glenn and Norma (Lanphear) Guinnip. On August 20, 1977 in Scio he married Dorothy “Dotsie” Wyckoff who predeceased him on November 20, 2014.

Bruce was raised...

Eleanor R. Schwalb

Sep 21, 2022

Wellsville, NY – Eleanor R. Schwalb, 88, of 33 Wheeler Place, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at the Hart Comfort House in Wellsville. She was born on April 16, 1934 in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Edward & Margaret Ruth (Callan) Schwalb.

Eleanor was a graduate of the Immaculate Conception School and a 1953...

William James GARDNER

Sep 20, 2022

  William James GARDNER, 83, of Rigby, ID, died Tuesday, September 20, 2022, in Shelley, ID.  

 

Born December 3, 1938, in Eldred, PA, he was the son of Lynn and Ruth Gardner.  On May 4, 1959, in Ulysses, PA, he married the former Mary Evelyn Dunn, who predeceased him on June 25, 2012.  

 

Surviving are:  two daughters, Debbie (Ken) Blanchard...

Nathan D. Mcmurray

Sep 20, 2022

Wellsville, NY – Nathan D. McMurray, 34, of 3285 Riverside Drive passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. He was born September 21, 1987 in Wellsville.

Nate was a 2005 graduate of Wellsville High School. He was an avid fisherman, he loved working in his wood shop, kayaking with his friends, spending time with his cats, Marley and...

Michael S. Milliron

Sep 19, 2022

Michael S. Milliron

COUDERSPORT- Michael S. Milliron, 52, of Avenue B., passed away Monday (Sept. 19, 2022) in UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport.

Born January 9, 1970, in Port Allegany, he was a son of Eugene B. and Joyce Bickford Milliron.

Michael was a lifetime resident and attended the Port Allegany High School.

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Linda M. STEELE

Sep 17, 2022

  Linda M. STEELE, 70, of Sunderlinville, PA, died Saturday, September 17, 2022 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.  

 

Born June 19, 1952, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Merrald Sage “Bud” and Marie T. Chapman Amos, Jr.  On November 18, 1972, in Richboro, she married William J. Steele, who survives.  A graduate of Archbishop Wood High School, she was employed...

Warren A. “Buck” Buchholz

Sep 14, 2022

Alma, NY – Warren A. “Buck” Buchholz, 70, of Alma, passed away on Wednesday, September 14th, 2022. He was the loving husband and soulmate to his wife Brenda Becker-Buchholz for 37 years. They had two children, Dukayne T., Sophia K, her son Jace A. Warren has another son Christopher A/ Bridget and family.

He was a 1970 High School...

Edith M. Miller

Sep 13, 2022

Wellsville, NY – Edith M. Miller, 100, of Hanchett Road, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 peacefully in her home. She was born in Wellsville, on December 23, 1921 the daughter of the late Floyd M. and Addie (Finch) Miller.

Eddie was born and raised in Wellsville, living on Chamberlin Street her entire life. She was...

Corrinne V. PRIDAY

Sep 13, 2022

  Corrinne V. PRIDAY, 92, of Scio, NY, died Tuesday, September 13, 2022 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.  

 

Born January 2, 1930, in Buffalo, she was the daughter of Leonard and Corrinne Kneis Mitchell.  On December 4, 1953, in Kenmore, she married Richard N. Priday, who predeceased her on January 24, 2013.  She graduated from Saint Mary of Sorrows in Buffalo.  Corrinne...

Edith M. WHITE

Sep 12, 2022

  Edith M. WHITE, 92, of Westfield, PA, died Monday, September 12, 2022 in Broad Acres, Wellsboro.  

 

Born January 5, 1930, in Westfield, she was the daughter of LaVerne and Eva Weeks LaBar.  She was employed by Galeton Production and the Wagon Wheel Restaurant in Westfield.  Edith enjoyed bird watching, quilting, baking, and had a knack for finding four leaf clovers.  

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Daniel R. Howe

Sep 9, 2022

Whitesville, NY – It is with great sadness that the family of Daniel R. Howe announces his passing, on Friday, September 9, 2022 at the age of 72 years old. He was born on August 30, 1950 in Corning, NY the son of Frank and Arlene (Held) Howe. He grew up in Painted Post, NY and in 1968 he graduated...

Anna M. LEWIS

Sep 8, 2022

Anna M. LEWIS, 94, of Gold, PA, formerly of Ulysses, Galeton, and Danville, died Thursday, September 8, 2022 in her home.  

 

Born March 27, 1928, at home in Cooper Township, Montour County, PA, she was the daughter of Joseph and Catherine Olshefski Scisly.  Her mother died shortly after Anna’s birth and her father died when Anna was very young.  She was...

Vernon F. Larson

Sep 6, 2022

Wellsville, NY – Vernon F. Larson, 105, of 133 Hills Street passed away peacefully at home, on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 with his sons at his side. He was born February 9, 1917 in Jamestown, NY the son of the late Magnus F. and Edith C. (Lawson) Larson. On November 23, 1957, in Jamestown, he married the former Joyce L....