Obituaries

Nov 12, 2021

Gary R. WHITESELL, 74, of Knoxville, PA, died Friday, November 12, 2021 in the Green Home, Wellsboro.

Born September 23, 1947, in Knoxville, he was the son of John R. and Mary E. Miller Whitesell.  On July 10, 1992, he married the former Marsha K. Haxton, who predeceased him on February 5, 1998.  A Vietnam Veteran, he served honorably...

Nov 8, 2021

Donna M. VanSicDkles

PORT ALLEGANY- Donna M. VanSickles, 77, of Pearl St., passed away Monday (Nov. 8, 2021) in UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA.

Born June 7, 1944, in Roulette, she was a daughter of Lewellyn and Grace Chase Sherwood.  On Oct. 20, 1963, in Roulette, she married Darrel F. VanSickles, who survives.

Donna...

Nov 7, 2021

Neely L. MATTISON, 50, of North Bingham, PA, died Sunday, November 7, 2021 in her home.

Born October 12, 1971, in Pecos, TX, she was the daughter of Ronald and Ellen Dietrich Kaltenbach.  She was married to Timothy L. Mattison, who survives.  Neely was employed as a waitress and nurse’s aide.

Surviving besides her husband, Tim, are:  her...

Nov 5, 2021

Alan B. KUHN, 76, of Addison, NY, formerly of Wellsville, died Friday, November 5, 2021 in Addison.

Born October 17, 1945, in Wellsville, he was the son of Dan and Clara Sutton Kuhn.  He was married to the former Sandra J. Buchanan, who survives.  Alan was employed as a farmer for many years and was last employed by Hemp...

Nov 4, 2021

Barbara Jean AMIDON, 87, of Wellsville, NY, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021.

Born June 30, 1934, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of John K. and Ruth Easton Amidon.  Barbara loved the Lord and was a member of Crosstown Alliance Church in Wellsville.  She will be remembered for her joy and laughter and will be greatly missed by...

Nov 3, 2021

Scio, NY - , of 3420 Riverside Drive died on Monday, December 13, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born February 18, 1991 in Olean, the son of Edward Sr. and Hortensia (Rodriquez) Linnecke.

Ed was raised in Belmont and was a 2009 graduate of Genesee Valley High School. He received a Bachelor of Science...

Nov 3, 2021

Scio, NY - Edward D. Linnecke, 69, of Riverside Dive, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 3, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born in Wellsville on February 3, 1952 the son of Frank Sr. and Cathleen (Hennessy) Linnecke. In 1979 in Texas he married his wife of forty-two years, Hortensia Rodriquez, who survives. Later that same year...

Nov 1, 2021

Wellsville, NY - Friends are invited to a graveside service for Mary M. Fagan at 11am, on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Wellsville. Mary passed away on November 1, 2021. To view the complete obituary or leave on-line condolences, please see www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Nov 1, 2021

Wellsville, NY - With love and profound sadness, the family of Mary M. Fagan, 69, of 41 Elm Street, announces her passing on Monday, November 1st at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY after a brief illness.

Mary was born on July 5, 1952, to Francis “Frank” Fagan and Madeline (Padden) Fagan of Wellsville, NY. Mary grew up on...

Nov 1, 2021

Belmont, NY - “Rick” Merritt D. Wigent, 68, of North Street, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 at Highland Park Center in Wellsville, after a long illness. He was born in Wellsville on March 24, 1953 the son of the late Lawrence Eugene and Patricia (Williams) Wigent. On October 10, 1987 in Belmont he married his wife of...

Nov 1, 2021

Milton C. NEWCOMB, 95, of Ulysses, PA, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, November 1, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY.

Born November 5, 1925, in Galeton, PA, he was the son of Henry and Mary Smith Newcomb.  A World War II Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theatre....

Oct 31, 2021

Marlene J. Weaver

SMETHPORT- Marlene J. Weaver, 86, of N. Mechanic St., passed away Sunday (Oct. 31, 2021) in her home.

Born November 16, 1934, in Berwick, PA, she was a daughter of Karl M. and Edna A. Lamoreaux Albertson, and stepfather, William A. Tobias. On Mar. 24, 1972, in Smethport, she married Richard L....

Oct 31, 2021

Stephen E. MARISA, 70, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Galeton, died Sunday, October 31, 2021 in UPMC Williamsport.

Born June 6, 1951, in Johnstown, he was the son of Joseph C. Marisa and Adeline Pauline Cischini Marisa Weir.  On July 16, 2004, in Germania Station, he married the former Lana Marie Main, who survives.  A Vietnam Veteran, he served...

Oct 30, 2021

Clayton W. Lamont PORT ALLEGANY- Clayton W. Lamont, 68, of Roue 155 N, passed away Saturday (Oct. 30, 2021) in the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. Born January 24, 1953, in Port Allegany, he was a son of Thomas H. and Mary A. Kaziska Lamont.  On August 20, 1983, in Smethport, he married Vivian L. Sherwood, who survives. Clayton was...

Oct 30, 2021

Howard L. HINKLE, Sr., 67, of Scio, NY, died Saturday, October 30, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.

Born October 10, 1954, in Wellsville, he was the son of John C. and Ella F. Antes Hinkle.  A graduate of Scio Central School, he was employed as a machinist by Dresser-Rand in Wellsville for 40 years.  Howard was a past...

Oct 29, 2021

Scott A. TELLER, 66, of Hornell, NY, formerly of Andover, died Friday, October 29, 2021 in Noyes Memorial Hospital, Dansville as a result of COVID-19.

Born November 22, 1954, in Chardon, OH, he was the son of George R. and Muriel E. Winters Teller.  On July 9, 1989, in Hornell, he married the former Rosalie D. Clark, who...

Oct 29, 2021

Beverly J. LOVETT, 83, of Canastota, NY, died Friday, October 29, 2021 in Oneida Hospital, Oneida, NY.

Born December 21, 1937, in Blossburg, PA, she was the daughter of Stuart Lamont and Betty Jane Chaffee Williamson.  On April 3, 1955, in Wellsboro, PA, she married Milford M. Lovett, who predeceased her on May 25, 2016.  Beverly is now reunited...

Oct 28, 2021

Phillip G. BURROWS, 35, of Roulette, PA, died Thursday, October 28, 2021 in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre from complications of Covid.

Born August 13, 1986, in Columbia, SC, he was the son of Kenneth and Karen Peter Burrows.  Phil is survived by the love of his life, his fiancée, Kasandra Nelson and their children who still reside at...

Oct 28, 2021

Ryan R. BILLINGS, 41, of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, October 28, 2021.

Born January 2, 1980, in Wellsville, he was the son of Roy and Joan Brimmer Billings.  He was a 1999 graduate of Whitesville Central School, where he played soccer and basketball.   Ryan enjoyed hunting, fishing, exploring the outdoors, and working on bicycles.  He loved living on Beech Hill.  He...

Oct 27, 2021

Deborah Ann GREEN, 71, of Belmont, NY, died Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

Born November 23, 1949, in Olean, she was the daughter of Floyd George and Geraldine E. Weigartz Green.  A graduate of Belmont Central School, she was employed by Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville as head cook.

Surviving are:  five siblings, Lynn Bentley of Belmont, Becky (Roger)...