Obituaries

Wade Juston TUBBS, Sr.

May 25, 2021

Wade Juston TUBBS, Sr., 65, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in his home.

Born February 22, 1956, in Blossburg, he was the son of Charles H. and Melva Y. Snay Tubbs.  On April 12, 1975, in Galeton, he married the former Janet L. Williams, who survives.  He was employed by Air Preheater in Wellsville, NY.  In...

I. Mildred "Midge" SMITH

May 25, 2021

I. Mildred “Midge” SMITH, 89, of Scio, NY, died Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, following a brief illness.

Born May 28, 1931, in Scio, she was the daughter of William “Merle” and Gladys Ost Jackson.  On June 17, 1949, in Wellsville, she married Eugene L. “Bud” Smith, who predeceased her on October 12, 2012.  At...

Lester I. MEAD

May 24, 2021

Lester I. “Lucky” MEAD, 83, of Little Genesee, NY, formerly of Wellsville, died Monday, May 24, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.

Born July 4, 1937, in Wellsville, he was the son of Raymond C. and Alice L. Johnson Mead.  A 1957 graduate of Wellsville High School, he served honorably with the US Army.  He was employed by Rochester Button...

Doris Jean BROWN

May 24, 2021

Doris Jean BROWN, 80, of Scio, NY, died Monday, May 24, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.

Born June 7, 1940, in Brockway, PA, she was the daughter of Thornton K. and Margaret Petruzzi Taylor.  On November 30, 1957, in Niagara Falls, she married Jack E. Brown, who predeceased her on July 29, 2020.

She was...

Anne D. (Digel) Potter

May 22, 2021

SMETHPORT- Anne D. Potter, 92, of W. Green St., passed away Saturday (May 22, 2021) in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, PA. Born on August 7, 1928, in Bradford, she was a daughter of Robert A. and Mirabel Hamlin Digel.  On January 30, 1951, in Smethport, she married Judge William F. Potter, who died Jan. 16, 1995. Anne was a lifetime...

Joseph Lynn Mead Sr.

May 22, 2021

Belmont, NY - Joseph Lynn Mead Sr., 85, of Noble Street, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Buffalo General Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Gainsville, NY in March of 1936, at home on the night of a horrible snowstorm, to the late Galusha Lynn and EllaPauline (Ennis) Mead. On April 19, 1957 in Orlando,...

Denise L. OSTI

May 21, 2021

Denise L. OSTI, 57, of Emporium, PA, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 in UPMC Hamot, Erie.

Born March 5, 1964, in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of Anne Korbel.  Denise attended Cameron County High School, Class of 1982.  She cherished spending time with her daughters and grandsons.  Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing...

Cynthia S. (Boyer) Baxter

May 19, 2021

Cynthia S. Baxter PORT ALLEGANY- Cynthia S. Baxter, 58, of E. Mill St., passed away Wednesday (May 19, 2021) in Saint Vincent Hospital, Erie, PA. Born April 22, 1963, in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Clifford “Ted” and Audrey “Connie” Mantz Boyer.  She was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, class...

Norman P. Miller

May 18, 2021

Wellsville, NY - Norman P. Miller, 84, of 2852 Larchwood Drive, passed away May 18, 2021 at home with his family at his side. He was born in Olean on December 6, 1936, the son of the late Edwin P. and Beatrice (Jordan) Miller. On August 30, 1957 he married the former Wilda Scott, who survives.

Norm was raised...

Helene K. NAWROCKI

May 13, 2021

Helene K. NAWROCKI, 70, of Genesee, PA, died Thursday, May 13, 2021 in her home.

She was born November 10, 1950, in Philadelphia.  A graduate of Abington High School, she earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing from La Salle University.  On June 19, 1976, in Abington Township, she married Stanley W. “Stash” Nawrocki, Jr., who survives.  She was...

James M. KILBRIDE

May 13, 2021

James M. KILBRIDE, 65, of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, May 13, 2021 in his home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.

Marilyn Edwards

May 12, 2021

Wellsville, NY - Marilyn  Edwards, age 73, passed away on Wednesday May 12, 2021 at the Highland Health Care Center In Wellsville. She was born on December 31, 1947 in Wellsville to the late Franklin and Florence Earl Skillman. She predeceased by her her first husband David “Willie the Wizard” Hullihen on July 16, 1999 and her second husband William...

Arthur M. Van Tyne

May 10, 2021

Wellsville, NY - Arthur M. Van Tyne, 95, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021, at Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY, after a short illness. He was born on August 12, 1925 in Syracuse, NY, the son of the late Roy and Isabelle (Hoag) Van Tyne. He married his sweetheart Patricia (Boyd) Van Tyne, in Chicago on July 13, 1946....

Scott Dallas Bruner

May 8, 2021

Olean, NY - It saddens our hearts to announce the sudden passing of Scott Dallas Bruner on May 8, 2021 at age 62. Scott was born on April 10, 1959 in Olean, the son of Harry and Doris (Baldwin) Bruner.

Scott attended the Griffith Institute in Springville, and was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. He was a...

Frank Thomas Barnhart Jr.

May 7, 2021

Wellsville, NY - Frank Thomas Barnhart Jr., 52, of 172 Maple Avenue passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Jones Memorial Hospital. He was born November 30, 1968 in Wellsville, the son of the late Frank Thomas and Faith (Messler) Barnhart Sr.

Frank was raised in Wellsville and was a 1987 graduate of Wellsville High School. He...

April L. BURDICK

May 7, 2021

April L. BURDICK, 42, of Coudersport, PA, died Friday, May 7, 2021 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born April 8, 1979, in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Valerie Sheriff Zeigler.  On May 26, 2001, in Carlisle, she married Timothy S. Burdick, who survives.  A graduate of Boiling Springs High School, she studied early childhood education...

Robert W. Prior

May 6, 2021

Allentown, NY - Robert W. Prior, 79, of 5844 State Route 417 passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Jones Memorial Hospital, with family at his side. He was born January 1, 1942 in Mount Claire, NJ, the son of Gordon M. and Sophia T. (Chiera) Prior. On August 21, 1983 in Allentown he married Linda L. Gerringer who...

Patrick J. “The Captain” Mckinley

May 4, 2021

Wellsville -, NY - Patrick J. “The Captain” McKinley, 60, of 152 Pine Street, passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. He was born the son of the late James M. and Ann (Brown) McKinley in Hornell on June 17, 1960.

He was a life long resident of Wellsville who graduated from Wellsville High...

Chad M. Jordan

May 3, 2021

Wellsville, NY - Chad M. Jordan, 49, of 135 Pine Street, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at home. He was born October 31, 1971 in Hornell, the son of Gary K. and Barbara D. (Costello) Jordan.

Chad was a 1990 graduate of Wellsville High School, and served in the U.S. Army from 1990  to 1992. ...

Donald G. Collins

May 2, 2021

Belfast, NY - Donald G. Collins, 88, of South Street, passed away on May 2, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born the son of the late Harold L. and Leona (Lewis) Collins on August 6, 1932 in Belfast. On April 9, 1955 he married Barbara A. Doner, who predeceased him, after fifty-nine years of marriage, on...