Obituaries

Jan 22, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

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

Jan 22, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

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

Jan 20, 2021

Wellsville, NY - Lee Gridley, 82, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY following a long battle with illness. She was born in Buffalo, NY on May 19, 1938 the daughter of the late Daniel and Cynthia (Fassett) Gridley.

Lee was a lifelong resident of Wellsville; who was a 1956 graduate from Wellsville...

Jan 19, 2021

Belmont, NY - Helen Winterhalter, 84, of Milton Street, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. She was born in Tuckers Corners on October 7, 1936 the daughter of Clifford and Tillie (Quant) Whitney. On October 12, 1957 in St. Mary's Church, Belmont she married her husband of sixty-three years, Jack Winterhalter.

Helen is a longtime resident of...

Jan 19, 2021

Allentown, NY - Edward M. Fuller, 58, of  5818 Allen Street passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at home, following a long illness. He was born February 12, 1962 in Warsaw, the son of the late Matthew Jack Sr. and Lois M. (Monnin) Fuller.

Ed was raised in Arcade, NY. He began his career in custodial services at...

Jan 18, 2021

Preston L. “Roy” LUCAS, 93, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 in Wellsville, NY, just two weeks short of his 94th Birthday.

Born February 4, 1927, in Olean, he was the oldest son of Preston L. and Lucy McLaughlin Lucas.  A 1945 graduate of Olean High School, he was drafted into the US Army Air Force just as...

Jan 18, 2021

Pamela L. BOWERS, 30, of Westfield, PA, died Monday, January 18, 2021 in her home.

Born June 7, 1990, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Walter E. “Bud” and Cristine K. “Tina” Mills Bowers.  Pam was kind, gentle and wanted to help everyone.  She loved animals, especially her bunny, Marshmallow.  She also loved kids and loved to babysit.

Jan 16, 2021

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

Jan 13, 2021

Vernon L. NICHOLS, 74, of Ulysses, PA, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Born September 29, 1946, in Birmingham, AL, he was the son of Junior Ray and Bulah T. “Boots” Helton Nichols.  On September 19, 1970, in Galeton, he married the former Lillian M. Wachstetter, who survives.

A Vietnam War Veteran,...

Jan 11, 2021

Carl E. Burris CYCLONE- Carl E. Burris, 64, of Route 59, passed away unexpectedly Monday (Jan. 11, 2021) at his home. Private funeral and committal services will be held at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany. Condolences can be made to:  Vicky E. Burris 11250 Route 59 Cyclone,...

Jan 9, 2021

Eleanora M. BRIGGS, 85, of Lincolnton, NC, died Saturday, January 9, 2021 in her home.

Born October 28, 1935, in Potter Brook, PA, she was the daughter of Donald R. and Annabelle Snyder Baker. On January 30, 1952, in Eldred, she married Earnest H. Briggs, who predeceased her on September 6, 2019. She was employed in the...

Jan 9, 2021

Bonnie E. GAMBLE, 74, of Gerry, NY, formerly of Brookland, Ulysses, PA, died Saturday, January 9, 2021 in UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA.

Born March 1, 1946, in Oneida, NY, she was raised by her adoptive parents Lester and Ann Labow Seekings of Mayville.  On June 8, 1968, in Mayville, NY, she married Quentin A. Gamble, who predeceased her...

Jan 9, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

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

Jan 8, 2021

Ann G. HALLETT, 79, of Scio, NY, died Friday, January 8, 2021.

Born August 7, 1941, in Corning, she was the daughter of Irving and Dorothy Shufelt Gladstone.  On August 17, 1963, in Addison, she married James W. Hallett, who predeceased her on August 9, 2010.

A graduate of Addison Central School, she earned a bachelor’s...

Jan 7, 2021

Allentown, NY - Joyce E. Watson, 81, of Melvina Street, Allentown passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Jones Memorial Hospital following a long illness. She was born in Olean on November 13, 1939 the daughter of the late Fredrick and Rose (James) Ervin. Though she was born in Olean, after a bit of moving, Joyce settled in Allentown,...

Jan 6, 2021

Michael E. STEINWACHS, 75, of West Almond, NY, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in his home.

Born December 7, 1945, in Rochester, he was the son of Joseph J. and Rose Holowka Steinwachs.

A graduate of Edison Technical & Industrial High School in Rochester, he served honorably with the US Army, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (Blackhorse),...

Jan 6, 2021

John G. RYAN, 86, of Galeton, PA, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.

Born December 21, 1934, in Philadelphia, he was the son of Vincent and Amelia Steelman Ryan.  He was employed as an engineer by government contractors.  John was a member of the Galeton Rotary Club.

Surviving are:  a sister, Mary McGarrigle of...

Jan 5, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

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

Jan 4, 2021

Thomas D. Cox PORT ALLEGANY- Thomas D. Cox, 68, formerly of Port Allegany and St. Mary’s, passed away Monday (Jan. 4, 2021) in the Bradford Regional Medical Center. Born April 15, 1952, in Coudersport, PA,  he was a son of Waldo J. and Caroline C. Hill Cox. Thomas had worked at EL-CAM for 36 years, before his retirement. Surviving are...

Jan 4, 2021

Kathryn I. VanNette PORT ALLEGANY- Kathryn I. VanNette, 80, formerly of Church St., passed away Monday (Jan. 4, 2021) in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, with her daughter by her side. Born June 25, 1940, in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Gordon S. and Signe Erickson Edgar.  On July 12, 1967, in Port Allegany, she married Charles Richard VanNette, who...