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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
John Frederic Cole
May 4, 2020
Wellsville, NY - John Frederic Cole, 86, of Manor Hills, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020, shortly after arrival at Jones Memorial Hospital. He was born August 6, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA the son of the late Lester Carl and Edith (Zeitler) Cole. On December 6, 1958 in Wellsville, he married the former Nitia McCracken who survives. John was...
Florence B. DODSON
May 3, 2020
Florence B. DODSON, 80, of Scio, NY, died Sunday, May 3, 2020 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born October 5, 1939, in Andover, she was the daughter of Leonard and Maude Slocum Reisman.
On October 22, 1958, in Genesee, PA, she married Richard E. Dodson, who predeceased her on November 1, 2014.
A...
Jerome J. Hart
May 2, 2020
Wellsville, NY - Jerome J. Hart
The friends and family of Jerome Hart are invited to celebrate his life on Friday, August 6, 2021, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the Morrison Hayes American Legion Post 702, 23 Jefferson Street in Wellsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 7, at 11:00 am in the...
Jerome Joseph Hart
May 2, 2020
Wellsville, NY - Jerome Joseph Hart, 55, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at the Hart Comfort House following a hard fought three year battle with stage IV colon cancer. He was born February 9, 1965 in Wellsville, the son of the late Gerald Charles and Mary Ellen (Connor) Hart. On September 24, 1988 in Wellsville he married Nancy...
Hildegard G. VERCELLETTO
Apr 30, 2020
Hildegard G. “Hilde” VERCELLETTO, nee Paul, 90, of Coudersport, PA, formerly of Shinglehouse, PA and Long Island, NY, died Thursday, April 30, 2020 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
She was born August 28, 1929 in Frankfurt, Germany. Having had many careers, Hilde most enjoyed helping others and sharing stories and her cooking with everyone she met.
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Julia M. HINKLE
Apr 29, 2020
Julia M. HINKLE, 66, of Scio, NY, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born May 1, 1953, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Burrell A. and Dorothy H. Oakeson Fanton.
In November of 1999, in Stannards, she married Howard L. Hinkle, who survives.
A graduate of Wellsville Central...
Earl William Bloss
Apr 26, 2020
TURTLEPOINT-Earl W. “Bill” Bloss, 65, of Depot St., passed away Sunday (Apr. 26, 2020) in his brother’s home, after a lengthy illness. Born March 13, 1955, in Port Allegany, he was a son of Willam E. and Ann VanWhy Bloss. Bill was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, class of 1973. He...
James P. CALHOUN
Apr 24, 2020
James P. CALHOUN, 49, of Scio, NY, died Friday, April 24, 2020.
Born March 21, 1971, in Olean, he was the son of David E. and Nancy Phearsdorf Calhoun. A graduate of Scio Central School, he was a self-employed wood worker.
On July 5, 2013, he married Luann Close, who survives. Surviving besides his wife, Luann, are: his...
Blase William GALEONE
Apr 23, 2020
Blase William “Bill” GALEONE, 84, of Lake Worth, FL, formerly of Galeton, PA, died peacefully Thursday, April 23, 2020 in Trustbridge Hospice.
A graveside service with military rites will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 12, 2020 in West Hill Cemetery, Galeton.
Born December 10, 1935, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of...
Lana M. JOSEPH
Apr 21, 2020
Lana M. JOSEPH, 54, of Olean, NY, died Tuesday, April 21, 2020 in Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, NY.
She was born December 31, 1965, in Dansville.
She loved playing bingo, riding horses and being outdoors. Lana cherished her children and family. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
Surviving are: her mother, Deborah...
Peter A. Chastain, V
Apr 20, 2020
ROULETTE- Peter A. Chastain, V, 72, of Fessenden Rd., passed away peacefully Monday (Apr. 20, 20202) in his home, surrounded by family. Born October 14, 1947, in Coudersport, he was a son of Peter A. and Evelyn E. Nelson Chastain. On June 14, 1986, in Bradford, he married Cindy A. Patterson, who died Mar. 2, 2015. Peter was a lifetime...
Leonard E. Osgood
Apr 20, 2020
Wellsville, NY - Leonard E. Osgood, 75, of 3524 Route 417, died on Monday, April 20, 2020, shorty after arrival at the Jones Memorial Hospital. He was born July 4, 1944 in Wellsville, the son of the late William and Margaret (Burch) Osgood. On March 29, 1986, in Wellsville, he married Ruth Anderson who survives. Leonard was raised in Wellsville...
Jean P. Wilcox
Apr 19, 2020
Wellsville, NY - Jean P. Wilcox, age 95, of Pine Street passed away on Sunday April19, 2020 at Highland Hospital in Rochester. She was born on July 24, 1924 in Caneadea to Eli and Jennie Rolfe Thornton. On October 6, 1946 in Elmira she married Richard Wilcox who predeceased her on November 23, 1991. Jean graduated from High School in...
Paula A. RANSOM
Apr 19, 2020
Paula A. RANSOM, 78, of Whitesville, NY, died Sunday, April 19, 2020 surrounded by her loving family following a lengthy illness.
Born May 31, 1941, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Mark E. and Louise Kate “Midge” Bieser Nesbit.
On November 15, 1958, in Whitesville, NY, she married Robert W. “Bob” Ransom, who predeceased...
Michael A. CONANT
Apr 19, 2020
Michael A. CONANT, 28, of Mercersburg, PA, died Sunday, April 19, 2020 in Mercersburg.
Born May 22, 1991, in Gettysburg, he was the son of Robert A. Conant and Teri Burdge Stanton.
Michael attended school in Greencastle and earned his GED in Waynesboro. He worked as a tattoo artist.
Surviving are: his mother, Teri...
Donald E. STIVERS
Apr 15, 2020
Donald E. STIVERS, 54, of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020.
Born January 17, 1966, in New London, CT, he was the son of William and Marrianne Mellott Stivers.
Don is survived by his son, Anthony Stivers of Olean. He was predeceased by his parents; and a brother, John Noble.
Burial will be in Maple...
Marvin W. Smith
Apr 13, 2020
PORT ALLEGANY- Marvin W. Smith, 81, formerly of Port Allegany, peacefully joined his Heavenly Father from his home in Antioch, TN, on Monday (Apr. 13, 2020) surrounded by his family. He was born in Eldred, PA on June 22, 1938 to Walter and Ethel Smith. On July 9, 1960, in Port Allegany, he married Joan E. Gillen, who survives. They...
Robert E. KUZARA
Apr 13, 2020
Robert E. KUZARA, 61, of Harriman, TN, formerly of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, April 13, 2020 in Raphine, VA.
Born August 26, 1958, in East Stroudsburg, PA, he was the son of Henry L. and Lois Starks Kuzara.
A graduate of Wellsville High School and Alfred Vocational School, he served with the U.S. Marine Corps...
Debbie A. LINKOUS
Apr 13, 2020
Debbie A. LINKOUS, 60, of Andover, NY, died Monday, April 13, 2020 in her home.
Born August 30, 1959, in Stratford, NJ, she was the daughter of David and Barbara A. Milner Kemmer.
A graduate of Woodstown High School in Woodstown, NJ, she earned an associate’s degree from Alfred State College. Debbie enjoyed spending time with...
Leo W. Eaton
Apr 12, 2020
Wellsville, NY - Leo W. Eaton, 91, of 3253 First Street passed away at home on Sunday, April 12, 2020. He was born November 21, 1928 in Coudersport, PA, the son of the late Elwyn Avery and Zelma (Kuhn) Eaton. On March 25, 1949 in Wellsville, he married Joyce Mae Buckhout who predeceased him on November 10, 2016. All his...
