Obituaries

May 1, 2021

Marilyn J. Anderson PORT ALLEGANY- Marilyn J. Anderson, 89, of Skinner Creek Rd., passed away Saturday (May 1, 2021) in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport. Born January 10, 1932, in Coudersport, she was a daughter of William Lyon and Kathryn Miller Press.  On July 20, 1957, in Shinglehouse, she married James L. Anderson, who died Aug. 2, 2005. Marilyn was longtime...

Apr 29, 2021

Wellsville, NY - Charles F. Van Gorder, 68, of Maple Avenue, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was born the son of the late Walden and Ruby (Clair) Van Gorder.

Charles was born in Addison and was a graduate of the Addison High School.

He...

Apr 29, 2021

Eugene Sidney VanGorder (July 11, 1951-April 29, 2021) In early April 2021, Gene stood at the head of the family table with his five children, four grandchildren, and beloved wife surrounding him as he led them to bless the meal. He began the prayer as he did most, and those loved ones around the table leaned in to hear his...

Apr 25, 2021

Wellsville, NY - David W. Walsh, 84, of 5696 Hog Brook Hill Road, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 in his home surrounded by family, following a long battle with cancer. He was born in Wellsville, on March 27, 1937 the son of the late Walter G. and Jennie A. (Hoyer) Walsh. On June 14, 1958 he married...

Apr 25, 2021

David C. FULLER, 83, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, April 25, 2021 in Cuba Memorial Hospital.

Born July 29, 1937, in Wellsville, he was the son of Charles D. and Betty McElheny Fuller.  A 1957 graduate of Wellsville High School, he was employed by DEC and Butler Larkin as a maintenance technician.  David was a social member of the Wellsville...

Apr 23, 2021

Whitesville, NY - Leo Eugene Coleman, 65, of 652 Main Street, passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital on Friday, April 23, 2021 following a brief illness. He was born the son of Leo and Barbara “Jean” (Ordway) Coleman in Wellsville on March 25, 1956. On August 30, 2008 in Whitesville he married Nancy Crittenden, who survives.

He...

Apr 23, 2021

Scio, NY - Robert L. Webster, 60, of 2575 Wolf Spring Road, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, April 23, 2021. He was born the son of the late Donald and Ann M. (Coyle) Webster on July 13, 1960 in Olean.

Bob was raised in Allentown and Scio, and attended Scio Central School. Initially he worked for Machler Industries...

Apr 23, 2021

Robert L. KNUDSEN, 79, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, April 23, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.

Born March 10, 1942, in Brooklyn, he was the son of Lawrence and Alice Yost Knudsen.  A graduate of Franklin K. Lane High School, he served honorably with the US Army from 1964—1966.  He was employed as a cameraman by American Broadcasting Company...

Apr 22, 2021

Tyler J. MITCHELL, 28, of Gaines, PA, formerly of Boyertown, PA and Denver, CO, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 22, 2021 in his home.

Tyler was born May 28, 1992, in Lansdale, PA.  A 2010 graduate of Boyertown Area Senior High School, he was a self-employed glazier.  Tyler was fun-loving and loved to laugh – making others laugh with...

Apr 22, 2021

Lois M. SMITH, 80, of Allegany, NY, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 22, 2021 in Absolut Care of Allegany, NY.

Born February 8, 1941, in Brockway, PA, she was the daughter of William John and Margaret Orlosky Lankard.  A 1959 graduate of Brockway High School, she earned a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University of...

Apr 22, 2021

Harold L. "Walt" SHERWOOD, II, of Bolivar, NY, formerly of Shinglehouse, PA and Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, April 22, 2021 in Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.

Born September 7, 1955, in Warsaw, NY, he was the son of Harold L. and Shirley Hancock Sherwood.  Walt was active in the operation of the family business, Sherwood Enterprises, Inc., for...

Apr 21, 2021

Donna M. THOMAS, 95, of Ulysses, PA, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Born May 25, 1925, at home on Algonquin Street in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of Elton Newman and Dorothy May Toepfer Rockwell.  She was a 1943 graduate of Southeastern High School in Detroit.  On February 21, 1959, in Doylestown, she...

Apr 20, 2021

Duane R. Haskins PORT ALLEGANY- Duane R. Haskins, 82, of Route 155N, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday (Apr. 20, 2021) in UPMC Cole Health Center, Port Allegany. Born July 26, 1938, in Port Allegany, he was a son of John R. and Lucinda M. Knapp Haskins.  On June 24, 1961, in Port Allegany, he married Mitzi P. Markovs, who survives. They...

Apr 19, 2021

Margaret R. BENEDICT, 94, of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, April 19, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.

Friends are invited to attend a graveside service 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 26, 2021 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville.  Rev. Jon Shink will officiate.

Born December 22, 1926, in Olean, she was the daughter of Theodore J. and Ruth...

Apr 18, 2021

Thomas R. Tronetti PORT ALLEGANY- Thomas R. Tronetti, 84, of Arnold Ave., passed away Sunday (Apr. 18, 2021) in UPMC Cole, Coudersport. Born April 5, 1937, in Port Allegany, he was a son of Vincent J. and Maude Grimes Tronetti.  On May 6, 1996, in Hinsdale, NY, he married Linda Olmstead, who survives. Thomas was a lifetime resident of the...

Apr 18, 2021

Rodney D. EASTON, 78, of Genesee, PA, died Sunday, April 18, 2021 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born August 1, 1942, in Coudersport, he was the son of Marvin R. and Alberta Freeman Easton.  On February 27, 1965, in Williamsport, he married the former Joan K. Ames, who survives.  A 1960 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he earned an...

Apr 16, 2021

Ithaca, NY - Margaret Carol Buchholz, or Maggie, a resident of Brookdale Assisted Living for three years, passed away there on April 16, 2021. She was born on December 18, 1930 in Allentown, NY. She grew up in a new house built by the Ebenezer Oil Company in Hogs Brook Road. Her Father worked for the company for many years....

Apr 16, 2021

Joan M. SAMPSON, 78, of Ulysses, PA, died Friday, April 16, 2021 in her home.

Born January 7, 1943, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of John and Mary Cybulski Doucette.  On September 2, 1978, in Lester, PA, she married Dennis John Hall, who predeceased her on December 8, 1986.  On April 25, 1996, in Falconer, NY,...

Apr 15, 2021

Beverly J. CRAWFORD, 66, of Harrison Valley, PA, formerly of Germania, died Thursday, April 15, 2021 in her home.

Born April 4, 1955, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of Robert and Claire Searfoss Adams.  On July 27, 1974, in Dallas, PA, she married Gary J. Crawford, who survives.  Bev devoted her life to her family.

Surviving...

Apr 11, 2021

former Andover, NY Funeral Director and Allegany County Treasurer

James F. MULHOLLAND, 79, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Andover, died Sunday, April 11, 2021 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.

Born May 15, 1941, in Andover, he was the son of James B. and Jean Ann Osborn Mulholland.  On June 6, 1964, in Wellsville, he married the...