Obituaries

Feb 12, 2022

Richburg, NY - Leslie C. Morris, 70 of 220 Reed Street passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born July 1, 1951 in Wellsville the son of the late Lloyd and Laura (Armstrong) Morris.

Leslie attended school in Richburg. He was formerly employed at Friendship Dairies, and worked at various jobs...

Feb 12, 2022

Frances D. BIHLER, 90, of Genesee, PA, formerly of Philadelphia, died Saturday, February 12, 2022 in her home.

Born April 19, 1931, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Michael J. and Frances Weber Watters.  A 1949 graduate of St. Hubert High School in Philadelphia, she devoted her life to the care of her family.  Frances was a communicant...

Feb 10, 2022

Wellsville, NY - Terry P. Loucks, 66, of 47 North Brooklyn Avenue, passed away at home on Thursday, February 10, 2022.  Terry was born in Wellsville on April 16, 1955, the son of the late Lester and Betty (Morton) Loucks. On October 25, 1980, in Wellsville, he married the former Laura Dunham, who survives.

Terry was a 1973 graduate...

Feb 10, 2022

Eleanor E. LEON, 100, of Andover, NY, died Thursday, February 10,2022 in St. Annes's Community, Rochester, NY.

Born October 14,1921, in Genesee, PA, she was the daughter of Walter R. and Celia B. Wilson Eames.  On June 22, 1947, in the First United Methodist Church in Wellsville, NY, she married Harry R. Leon, who predeceased her on February...

Feb 8, 2022

Reva E. LENTOLA, 68, of Wellsville, NY, died Tuesday, February 8, 2022 in her home.

Born August 29, 1953, she was the daughter of Chester and Eleanor Gosper.  A graduate of Angelica High School, she worked in maintenance at Alfred State College.

Surviving are:  her mother, Eleanor Gosper of Angelica;  a daughter, Chetreva (Neil Hall) Bryan of Rush;  a...

Feb 8, 2022

Daniel R. COWBURN, 67, of Coudersport, PA, died Tuesday, February 8, 2022 in UPMC Hamot, Erie.

Born January 18, 1955, in Coudersport, he was the son of Russell H. “Bud” and Bessie Conable Cowburn.  On May 19, 1990, in Allegany Township, Coudersport, he married the former Lillian D. Moya, who survives.  A 1973 graduate of Coudersport High School,...

Feb 5, 2022

Belmont, NY – Justin David Seeley, 42, left this world on Saturday, February 5, 2022 to be in the arms of Jesus after a long and hard fought battle in the Ventilator Rehab Center at Elderwood in Williamsville. He was born in Cuba, on December 20, 1979 the son of Theodore and Roberta (Donovan) Seeley.

He leaves behind: his...

Feb 4, 2022

Bruce K. Edgreen

PORT ALLEGANY- Bruce K. Edgreen, of Mill St., passed away in his home Friday (Feb. 4, 2022), with family by his side.

Born November 26, 1934, in Port Allegany, he was a son of Bruce A. and Naomi Blanchard Edgreen. On December 28, 1957, in Smethport, he married Maxine D. Walker, who...

Feb 4, 2022

Dorothy J. Rhinehart

PORT ALLEGANY- Dorothy J. Rhinehart, 46, of Upper Grimes Rd., passed away Friday (Feb. 4, 2022) in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born July 29, 1975, in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Paul R. Bennett and Mary E. Rhinehart.

Dorothy was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate...

Feb 3, 2022

John Moore TOMB, 77, of Troy, Ohio, formerly of Ulysses, PA, passed away on February 3, 2022.

He was born in 1944 in Dayton, Ohio and was the son of the late Benjamin Aubrey Tomb, Sr. and Edith Rose Moore Tomb and was lovingly raised by the extended Moore family and the late James and Pauline Solms...

Feb 3, 2022

Beverly L. LITTLER, 67, of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, February 3, 2022 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.

Born October 24, 1954, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Otto M. and Shirley A. Post Elderkin.  She was employed by Jones Memorial Hospital in Environmental Services.

Surviving are:  two daughters, Kasey Littler of Wellsville and Heather Rogers of...

Feb 2, 2022

Whitesville, NY - Charlotte Isabelle Coleman Cooney was born January 15, 1937 and passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Isabelle was born in her parents’ home in Wileyville, NY and was the only daughter of Thomas and Ruth (McAllister) Coleman. In 1963, at St Mary’s Church in Rexville, NY Isabelle married James Patrick “Pat” Cooney who survives.

Isabelle...

Feb 2, 2022

Wellsville, NY – Arline Penrose McGee Canfield, 83, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. She was born on July 8, 1938 in Silver Creek, NY the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Lena (Vara) McGee. On August 22, 1959 she married her beloved husband of over 62 years, Dr. Kenneth...

Feb 2, 2022

Robert C. “Bob” ACKERMAN, 79, of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Jones Memorial Hospital after a brief non-Covid related illness.

A graveside service will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 2, 2022 in Yorks Corners Cemetery, Willing.  Military Rites will be accorded by members of Morrison B. Hayes American Legion Post #702.

Feb 1, 2022

Thelma “Betty” Whitesell PATRICK, 77, of Wellsville, NY, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 in her home.

Born January 11, 1945, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Irving and T. Edith Latten Whitesell.  A graduate of Andover High School, she was employed by Alfred State as a custodian for...

Jan 31, 2022

Lila was a 1949 graduate Knoxville High School of Knoxville, PA. Before moving to Allegany County she also resided in Loucks Mills, PA. She had a 25 year career in the Allegany County Office For The Aging, from where she retired from being the Site Manager in 2015. She loved her job as Site Manager and the many people...

Jan 31, 2022

Wellsville, NY – Katherine L. Winchell, 80, of Nelson Avenue, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Wellsville Manor. She was born in Wellsville on January 18, 1942 the daughter of the late William and Elsie (Fontaine) Manion. In 1968 in Scio, she married Roger Winchell, who predeceased her in 1997.

Kathy was a life-long resident of Wellsville,...

Jan 31, 2022

George M. DEAN, 83, of Hebron Center, Coudersport, PA, died Monday, January 31, 2022 in Lakeview Senior Care and Living Center, Smethport.

Born March 26, 1938, in Tyler, Elk County, he was the son of Meldon C. and Hannah A. Lewis Dean.  Throughout his life, he had many adventures and lived many places.  From the rolling hills of Pennsylvania,...

Jan 30, 2022

Richard L. Weaver

SMETHPORT- Richard L. Weaver, 91, passed away in his home, Sunday (Jan. 30, 2022).

Born April 26, 1930, he was a son of Howard L. and Clara Belle Wolfe Weaver.  On Mar. 24, 1972, in Smethport, he married Marlene J. Albertson, who died Oct. 31, 2021. They were married 49 years.

Jan 29, 2022

Carmine P. CEGLIA, 77, of Rochester, NY, formerly of Wellsville, died Saturday, January 29, 2022 in Highland Hospital, Rochester after battling Covid-19 for several weeks.

Born March 7, 1944, he was the son of Paul and Helen Megna Ceglia and stepson of Beatrice Ceglia, née Megna.  He was married to Vera Keaveney, who predeceased him on September 23,...