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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Donald G. Weber
Jan 4, 2021
Wellsville, NY - Donald G. Weber, 92, of South Main Street, Wellsville, passed away at home on Monday, January 4, 2021. He was born in Wellsville on October 5, 1928 the son of the late William K. and Florence (Barlow) Weber. On December 28, 1946 he married his wife, Virginia Loring Benjamin, who predeceased him on August 30, 1989....
Richard Harry POWELL, II
Jan 4, 2021
Richard Harry POWELL, II, 71, of Mills, PA, formerly of Pen Argyl, died Monday, January 4, 2021 at his home.
Born January 18, 1949, in Easton, he was the son of Richard H. and Betty Jane Jones Powell. On April 14, 1967, in Wind Gap, he married the former Margaret L. “Peggy” Reese, who survives.
A...
Trent Morrison
Jan 4, 2021
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 his little...
Christopher Emerson
Jan 3, 2021
Wellsville, NY: Christopher E. Emerson
The friends of Christopher Emerson are invited to attend a graveside memorial service in his memory this Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 11:00 am in Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellsville. A luncheon will be held afterwards at the Wellsville VFW Frank B. Church Post 2530. Chris passed away on January 3, 2021. To read the...
Christopher E. Emerson
Jan 3, 2021
Wellsville, NY - Christopher E. Emerson, 72, of South Brooklyn Avenue passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Wellsville Manor Care Center. He was born in Wellsville, NY, on March 18, 1948 the son of the late Eslie L. and Carla (Anderson) Emerson.
Chris was a 1966 graduate of Wellsville High School. He was a longtime employee at...
Mentel Bibian
Jan 3, 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...
Earl "DMX" Simmons
Jan 3, 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...
Mark Peel
Jan 2, 2021
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 his little...
Mary Vanetta SIMONS
Jan 2, 2021
Mary Vanetta SIMONS, 96, of Coudersport, PA, died Saturday, January 2, 2021 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born June 4, 1924, in Blossburg, PA, she was the daughter of James and Ina Pease Campbell. On November 5, 1960, in Wellsboro, PA, she married Donald Charles Simons, who predeceased her on February 11, 2017.
Throughout her life,...

Eddie Van Halen
Jan 1, 2021
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 his little...

Joanne Linville
Jan 1, 2021
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 his little...
Donna M. GRANT
Jan 1, 2021
Donna M. GRANT, 88, of Coudersport, PA, died Friday, January 1, 2021 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born May 17, 1932, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of George Will and Violet Peet Atkinson. On February 12, 1966, in Pasadena, CA, she married Leigh S. Grant, who predeceased her on May 1, 1979. A 1947 graduate of Coudersport High...
Sally D. GROVER
Dec 31, 2020
Sally D. GROVER, 66, of Genesee, PA, died Thursday, December 31, 2020 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born March 21, 1954, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Levi L. and Ruth E. Main Grover. A graduate of Northern Potter High School, she was employed by St. Marys Carbon/Catalus in Galeton. Sally was a life member of the Genesee Volunteer...
Byron E. BROOKS
Dec 30, 2020
Byron E. “By” BROOKS, 70, of Ulysses, PA, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in his home.
Instead of taking a sunrise snowmobile ride, By ran on streets of gold as he entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ the morning of December 30th, 2020. By was born September 9, 1950, in Jersey Shore, PA, to...
Janice I. REYNOLDS
Dec 28, 2020
Janice I. REYNOLDS, 80, of Rochester, NY, died Monday, December 28, 2020 in LeRoy Village Green, LeRoy, NY.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Ulysses Cemetery.
Born July 25, 1940, in Ulysses, PA, she was the daughter of Richard E. and Eva S. Monroe Reynolds. On August...
John L. SHABLOM
Dec 28, 2020
John L. SHABLOM, 72, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Monday, December 28, 2020 in UPMC Williamsport.
Born March 20, 1948, in Harrison Valley, he was the son of Milford Charles and Ruth Cole Shablom.
Attending Northern Potter High School through the 11th grade, he earned his GED and graduated from the Breeden School of Welding...
Rheba Lamar Vincent Rigas
Dec 25, 2020
Wellsville, NY - Rheba Lamar Vincent Rigas, 91, passed away peacefully at home on Christmas day, 2020.
She was born on July 3, 1929, the daughter of Hugh and Leona (Coyle) Vincent.
Rheba attended Saint Elizabeth’s Motherhouse Private School in Allegheny New York and graduated from Wellsville High School in 1947 where she made many friends. Rheba...
Gilbert M. "Gib" CHILDS, Jr.
Dec 24, 2020
Gilbert M. “Gib” CHILDS, Jr., 76, of Richburg, NY, died Thursday, December 24, 2020 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born January 17, 1944, in Olean, he was the son of Gilbert M. and Evelyn Margaret Hedberg Childs. On September 4, 1965, in Eldred, PA, he married the former Caren Milliron, who survives.
A graduate of Otto-Eldred...
Norma L. CHAPMAN
Dec 24, 2020
Norma L. CHAPMAN, 87, of Mills, PA, died Thursday, December 24, 2020 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born June 7, 1933, in West Bingham, she was the daughter of George Edward and Thelma Scott Patterson. On December 24, 1950, in West Bingham, she married Donald E. Chapman, who survives. Norma devoted her life to the care of her husband and...
Loretta E. SMITH
Dec 24, 2020
Loretta E. SMITH, 81, of Coudersport, PA, died Thursday, December 24, 2020 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
She was born July 22, 1939 in Blossburg, PA. Loretta was married to Lewis A. “Sonny” Smith, who predeceased her on March 4, 2017. She was employed by Galeton Production and retired from Midland Optical in Coudersport.
Surviving are: four children, Sheila...