Obituaries

Jan 8, 2025

Gerald R. “Jerry” Hobbs, 92, of Port Allegany, PA, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport. 

Born September 29, 1932, in Follansbee, WV, he was the son of Albert P. and Hazel L. Hall Hobbs. He was married to Laura Marie Falk, who predeceased him on February 18, 2021. They were married for 63 years....

Jan 6, 2025

Lester Raymond Fanton, 88, of Fords Brook Road, passed away on Monday, January 06, 2025. He was born March 6, 1936, in Wellsville, the eldest son of the late Raymond Glenn and Mildred Pearl (Perry) Fanton. On May 14, 1994, in York, NY, he married Joan E. Gregory Burdick, who survives. 

 

Les was a 1954 graduate of Wellsville High School. Upon...

Jan 5, 2025

Stephanie A. PROCTOR, 53, of Hickox, Genesee, PA, died Sunday, January 5, 2025 in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. 

Born August 29, 1971, in Williamsport, she was the daughter of Burt M. and Beatrice Jeffers Proctor. She was predeceased by her parents; and a sister, Linda Moyer, who loved her unconditionally. 

Stephanie liked all the movies with princesses, especially Frozen. A country music...

Jan 4, 2025

Catherine A. MITCHELL, age 56, of Feathers Creek Road lost her battle with brain cancer at home on Saturday, January 4, 2025. She was born in Olean on October 1,1968 to the late Wayne and Emily Ingalls Cramer. On August 25,2011 she married Harold W. Mitchell who survives. 

Cathy was raised in Bolivar and graduated from Bolivar High School in 1986....

Jan 3, 2025

Larry J. KAHLE, 82, of Eldred, PA, died Friday, January 3, 2025 in his home. 

Born June 22, 1942, in Olean, NY, he was the son of Thomas Jacob and Frances Higley Kahle. On May 13, 1995, in Duke Center, he married Penny L. Sawyer, who survives. A 1960 graduate of Otto-Eldred High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Air...

Jan 2, 2025

Richard H. Edwards, 85, of Drum Road and formerly of Cuba, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville. He was born January 27, 1939, in Weston Mills, the son of the late Herman and Virginia (Dickerson) Edwards. On May 26, 1976, in West Clarksville, he married Lois Edwards, who survives. 

 

Dick attended Richburg Central Schools....

Jan 2, 2025

Lynn M. SMITH, 66, of Friendship, NY, died Thursday, January 2, 2025 in her home. 

Born February 1, 1958, in Cuba, she was the daughter of Stanley and Doris Graham Davenport. On August 24, 1984, in Pekin, she married Roger D. Smith, who survives. She was a 1976 graduate of Franklinville Central School. Later in life, she earned an associate’s degree...

Jan 2, 2025

Joyce B. KRUPNIK, 77, of 372 N. Main Street, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Hart Comfort House, with her loving family at her side. She was born February 18, 1947, in Fillmore, the daughter of the late Walter and Lois (Mills) Beardsley. On July 3, 1982, in Wellsville she married Stanley Krupnik, who survives. 

Joyce was a...

Dec 31, 2024

Roger James BAKER, 70, was selected for a special assignment in heaven on Friday, December 31, 2024, at Noyes Memorial Hospital of Dansville after a long courageous battle with an illness. Born February 13, 1954, in Westfield, NY, the son of Leroy and Bessie Fuller Baker. On June 25, 1974, he married Karole Mitchell, who survives.

After graduating from Westfield Academy,...

Dec 31, 2024

Ralph J. “Babe” HARRISON, 90, of Roulette, PA, died Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in UPMC Cole. 

Born December 22, 1934, in Elco, he was the son of Ralph and Tornada Roberts Harrison. On November 17, 1955, in Port Allegany, he married Kaye A. Hayner, who survives. A 1953 graduate of Port Allegany High School, he was employed by Pittsburgh Corning in...

Dec 31, 2024

Gary O. ERWAY, 77, of Ulysses, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport. 

Born on August 7, 1947, at home in Newfield, he was the son of L. Clifton and Mary E. Gearhart Erway. A 1965 graduate of Northern Potter High School, Gary served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1966 – 1968. On April 18,...

Dec 29, 2024

Belmont, NY – Edward Dean HORN, 78, of 5128 State Route 244, died December 29, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by love. Ed was born May 19, 1946, in Wellsville, the son of the late Seymour and Belva Blanche (Burdge) Horn. On May 31, 2013, in Belmont, he married the former Susan E. Murray, who survives.

Ed was a 1965 graduate...

Dec 28, 2024

Robert A. KELLEY, 69, of Smethport, PA, died Saturday, December 28, 2024 in UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh. 

Born May 2, 1955, in Olean, NY, he was the son of Ivan D. and L. Imogene Phipps Kelley. He was married to Kelly J. Backus, who predeceased him on September 20, 2017. A 1973 graduate of Otto-Eldred High School, he attended trade school in...

Dec 27, 2024

Juanita Vining ELDER, 64, of Whitesville, NY, passed peacefully on December 27, 2024, with her devoted husband, Mark, by her side. 

Born June 22, 1960, in New Orleans, LA, she was the daughter of Raymond and Eula Mitchell Vining and the youngest of their five children. She spent most of her early years making cherished, life-long memories with her cousins, siblings,...

Dec 27, 2024

Wellsville, NY – Tina Marie Horton, 68, of 237 O’Connor Street passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Jones M emorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born May 12, 1956, in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Frank L. and Thelma A. (Norton) Horton .

She resided at the Arc Belmont Community Residence from 1983 until...

Dec 26, 2024

 Friendship, NY –   Gregory A. Greenman, 61,   of 107 W. Main Street passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024,   in his home.   He was born November 14, 1963,   in Salamanca, the son of Merle A. and Sandra J. (Calhoun) Greenman.   Greg was a  1982 graduate of Wellsville     High School   and   graduated in 1984 from Alfred State College with a degree in manufacturing and machining.   He began his career as...

Dec 24, 2024

Evelyn M. KELLOGG, 79, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Rexville, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. 

Born December 9, 1945, in Coudersport, PA, she was the daughter of Henry D. and Laura G. Niver Harrington. She was married to Dale E. Kellogg, who predeceased her on September 16, 2013. A graduate of Northern Potter High School, she...

Dec 24, 2024

Anna May OLSON, 95, of Galeton, PA, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in her home. 

Born August 5, 1929, in Greece, NY, she was daughter of Jesse S. and Iva E. Long Loucks. On November 6, 1950, in Bethesda, MD, she married John Albert Olson, who predeceased her on December 19, 1999. A graduate of Galeton Northside School, she was employed...

Dec 24, 2024

Kenneth G. GEISER, 82, of Coudersport, PA, died on December 24, 2024 in UPMC Cole. Born July 20, 1942, in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Joseph E. Jr. and Madeline T. Trissler Geiser. On October 4, 1974, in Bensalem, he married Laura Hayn, who survives. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. 

 Ken was a graduate of Bensalem High...

Dec 23, 2024

Martha Lucille PERKINS, 77, of Friendship, NY, formerly of Cody, WY, died peacefully Monday, December 23, 2024 in her home. 

Born June 12, 1947, in Cody, she was the daughter of Inor and Ruth J. Nichols Nielsen. In 1994, in Cody, she married Steven A. Lewis, who predeceased her on September 8, 2022. A graduate of Cody High School, she was...