Obituaries

Oct 27, 2021

Ada L. SMITH, 93, of Genesee, PA, died Wednesday, October 27, 2021 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA.

Born April 10, 1928, in Galeton, she was the daughter of Fred J. and Esther V. McLeod Anderson.  She was a 1945 graduate of Ulysses High School.  On June 8, 1949, in Shinglehouse, PA, she married Deforest A. “De” Smith, Jr., who...

Oct 26, 2021

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, TX.

At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his...

Oct 25, 2021

Wellsville - Linda K. Orpet, 76, of Fulmer Valley Road, passed away on Monday October 25, 2021 at Jones Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Wellsville on July 2, 1945 the daughter of the late Ralph and Doris (Lewis) Fanton. On August 9, 1975 in Hallsport she married her husband of twenty nine years, Reginald E....

Oct 24, 2021

Patience E. GATES, 74, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Scio, died Sunday, October 24, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, surrounded by her family.

She was born January 8, 1947, in Wellsville.  On October 3, 1964, in Scio, she married David A. Straight, who predeceased her on September 5, 1984.  On March 28, 1987, in Scio, she married Donald...

Oct 22, 2021

Boca Raton, FL – formerly of Wellsvile, NY

Gregory John Hollod, 69, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 in his home in Boca Raton, Florida. Although his 11-month battle with brain cancer was unrelenting, Greg passed away pain-free and surrounded by love. Even in his final hour, unable to speak, he continued to showcase his beautiful smile that...

Oct 22, 2021

Robert Albin SCHLICHTING, 90, of Whitesville, NY, formerly of Callicoon, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021, just shy of his 91st birthday.

Born November 8, 1930, in Mineola, he was the son of Ernest W. and Charlotte Edwards Schlichting.  On December 17, 1955, he married the former Alice Annable, who survives.  Surviving besides his wife, Alice, are:  a sister, Nancy...

Oct 20, 2021

Eric E. TRIMBLE, 60, of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.

Born April 7, 1961, in Meadville, PA, he was the son of Robert L. and Nancy E. Bartlett Trimble.  On June 18, 1988, in Wellsville, he married the former Penny S. Mead, who survives.

A 1979 graduate of Pueblo...

Oct 19, 2021

Ernest R. “Ernie” MONROE, 82, of Westfield, PA, died Tuesday, October 19, 2021 in Sena-Kean Manor, Smethport.

Born October 20, 1938, in Brookland, PA, he was the son of Lawrence J. and Eileen Tauscher Monroe.  On August 16, 1995, in Galeton, he married the former Verna L. Hoffman Nagle, who survives.  A graduate of Northern Potter High School, he...

Oct 18, 2021

Dolores Jean Smithmyer ROULETTE- Dolores Jean Smithmyer, 83, of Lanninger Creek Rd., passed away Monday (Oct. 18, 2021) in UPMC Cole, Coudersport. Born July 24, 1938, in Altoona, PA, she was a daughter of Melvin F. and Lena E. Gesser Hesser.  She was formerly married to Leo G. Smithmyer. She was employed with Spear Electronics, Bradford, and later owner...

Oct 18, 2021

Gordon Ross SURDAM, 74, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Galeton, died Monday, October 18, 2021 in the Green Home, Wellsboro.

Born April 29, 1947, in Coudersport, he was the son of Lee G. and Margaret M. Steadman Surdam.  On June 22, 2013, he married the former Charlene Baker Stevens, who survives.  Gordon was employed by Lush Brothers in Galeton.  He...

Oct 17, 2021

Marlene J. MARVEL, 76, of Ulysses, PA, died Sunday, October 17, 2021 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Born October 13, 1945, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Leroy J. “Pete” and Phyllis M. Kibbe Pride.  A 1963 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she was employed as a bookkeeper.  Marlene was a member of the H.U.G. Senior Center...

Oct 16, 2021

Wellsville , NY - Gary K. Jordan, 72, of Bolivar Rd, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Jones Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on May 30, 1949 in Olean the son of the late Kieth and Marie (Tyler) Jordan. In Wellsville on June 1, 1968 he married his wife of fifty-three years, Barbara...

Oct 16, 2021

Bernice L. Brown PORT ALLEGANY- Bernice L. Brown, 100, formerly of Lillibridge Creek Rd., passed away Saturday (Oct. 16. 2021) in UPMC Cole, Coudersport. Born February 1, 1921, in Chadman Twp., Tioga County, PA, she was a daughter of Forrest R. and Edith M. Hunter West.  On December 21, 1939, she married Arthur G. Brown, who died April 13, 2006....

Oct 14, 2021

Eugene C. Smith ROULETTE- Eugene C. Smith, 83, of Hester Ave., passed away Thursday (Oct. 14, 2021) in UPMC Cole, Coudersport. Born May 3, 1938, in Roulette, he was a son of Coyle and Kathryn M. Walaski Smith. Gene was a longtime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, class of 1956. He moved to...

Oct 14, 2021

Eleanor R. COATS, 91, of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, October 14, 2021 in the Comfort House of Allegany County, Wellsville.

Born November 6, 1929, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of George and Eva Weber Lynn.  On May 3, 1947, in Wellsville, she married Jack T. Coats, who predeceased her on May 29, 1989, after 42 years of...

Oct 12, 2021

Stannards, NY - Ruth C. Tompkins, 95, of Stannards, passed away on October 12, 2021 at home. She was born in Willing on April 4, 1926 the daughter of the late Earl and Leona Canfield.

A private service was held on Friday, October 15, 2021.

Oct 12, 2021

Kevin Scott RUGGIERO, 59, of Genesee, PA, formerly of Lansdale, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in his home.

Born June 14, 1962, Sellersville, he was the son of Norman K. and Erna Schenkel Ruggiero.  He was a truck driver and enjoyed working with wood.  Kevin liked listening to and collecting music.

Surviving are:  his companion of 32 years,...

Oct 11, 2021

Wellsville, NY - Jessie Rose Maidment Sekoll, 86, of 35 Farnum Street, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY with her family by her side. She was born on March 22, 1935 in Harcourt, Newfoundland, Canada the daughter of the late Stuart Kitchner and Emily Jane (Pelley) Maidment. She married her husband of thirty-four...

Oct 10, 2021

Leo C. BUCHEIT, 89, of Coudersport, PA, died Sunday, October 10, 2021 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport with his loving family by his side.

Born March 13, 1932, in St. Marys, he was the son of William and Emma Goetz Bucheit.  He was a graduate of Mt. Jewett High School.  A Korean War Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S....

Oct 9, 2021

H. Jeanette WYNICK, 90, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Saturday, October 9, 2021 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, PA.

Born February 24, 1931, in Westfield, she was the daughter of Ernest and Rebecca Anders Whitmire.  On June 25, 1948, in Harrison Valley, she married Charles E. Wynick, who predeceased her on April 11, 2015.  Jeanette served on...