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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Berniece (Kottwitz) Foley
Feb 5, 2020
Belfast, NY - Berniece (Kottwitz) Foley, a lifelong resident of Belfast, NY, passed away February 5, 2020 at Wellsville Manor at the age of 89. She and Francis W. Foley married in 1949 and a year later they started their family which grew to six children. Berniece, Frank and family moved to their dream home on South Main Street where...
Rosalind D. COLVIN
Feb 4, 2020
Rosalind D. “Rose” COLVIN, 70, of Olathe, KS, formerly of North Bingham, PA, died Tuesday, February 4, 2020 in Homestead of Olathe Memory Care, Olathe.
Born September 24, 1949, in Coudersport, PA, she was the daughter of Stewart G. and Onnolee Truax Hall.
A 1967 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she studied nursing at...
Carl W. GRAVES
Feb 2, 2020
Carl W. GRAVES, 67, of Pine Crest Group Home, Perrysburg, NY, formerly of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, February 2, 2020 in Sisters of Charity Hospital, Buffalo after a lengthy illness.
Born June 13, 1952, in Wellsville, he was the son of Sherman and Fern Cornelius Graves.
Carl loved music and will be remembered for his...
William "Duane" Allen
Jan 28, 2020
Whitesville, NY - William "Duane" Allen, 88, a long time resident of Whitesville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 at the Hart Comfort House in Wellsville following a brief illness. He was born March 4, 1931 in North Hornell to the late William D. & Marguerite (Dennison) Allen. On March 24, 1956 Duane and Shirley...
Charles D. STOUT
Jan 27, 2020
Charles D. STOUT, 84, of Whitesville, NY, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 27, 2020 in Highland Hospital, Rochester.
Born August 14, 1935, in Wellsville, he was the son of Donald C. and Ethel Patterson Stout.
On April 15, 1989, in Dansville, he married the former Mary Plank, who survives.
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Lynn W. GRAHAM
Jan 26, 2020
Lynn W. GRAHAM, 104, of Scio, NY, died Sunday, January 26, 2020 in Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Wellsville.
Friends are invited to watch a virtual memorial service that will be livestreamed 3:00 PM, Monday, January 25, 2021 at the bottom of Lynn’s obituary page at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com. Military Rites will be accorded by members of Morrison B Hayes...
Matthew P. FENTI
Jan 26, 2020
Matthew P. FENTI, 33, of Bolivar, NY, died Sunday, January 26, 2020 in his home.
Born September 16, 1986, in Olean, he was the son of Paul and Diana Olmstead Fenti.
Matt was a graduate of Bolivar High School.
Matt loved to fish, golf, and was a Carolina Panthers fan. He was an even bigger...
Margaret B. BALL
Jan 26, 2020
Margaret B. BALL, 96, of Riverside Drive, Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, January 26, 2020 in Hart Comfort House, Wellsville.
Born December 21, 1923, in Chittenango, she was the daughter of Benton S. and Edith Nichols Block.
On July 3, 1953, in Irondequoit, she married Donald J. Ball, who predeceased her on March 9, 1998.
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Woodrow “Woody” Bilby Jr.
Jan 25, 2020
Wellsville, NY - Woodrow “Woody” Bilby Jr., 62, of 80 East Dyke Street passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Buffalo General Hospital. He was born May 2, 1957 in Wellsville the son of the late Woodrow and Helen (Dixon) Bilby. Woody was employed at the Casella Landfill for over 20 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. He...
Melinda M. LOVEL
Jan 25, 2020
Melinda M. LOVEL, 47, of Westfield, PA, died Saturday, January 25, 2020 in her home.
Born April 18, 1972, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of John E. and Nancy L. Kemp Lovel.
A 1990 graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School, she earned an associate’s degree in accounting from the north campus of Williamsport Area...
Elizabeth "Betty" (Mcelwee) Corah
Jan 24, 2020
Elizabeth M. “Betty” Corah PORT ALLEGANY- Elizabeth M. “Betty” Corah, 91, of E. Vine St., passed away Friday (Jan. 24, 2020) in her home. Born May 13, 1928, in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Edward and Mary McGill McElwee. On March 27, 1947 in Lewistown, MD, she married Robert E. Corah, who died March 1, 2006. They were...
Brian K. SMITH
Jan 24, 2020
Brian K. SMITH, 63, of Austin, PA, formerly of Willow Street, PA, died Friday, January 24, 2020 in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA.
Born November 19, 1956, in Coatesville, he was the son of James Martin and Peggy Taylor Smith.
On March 16, 2018, in Lancaster, he married the former Robin F. Weaver DeGeorge, who...
Lois E. MARSH
Jan 24, 2020
Lois E. MARSH, 90, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, January 24, 2020 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born April 25, 1929, in Buffalo, she was the daughter of Paul and Mabelle McElheney Chamberlain.
On January 3, 1953, in Cuba, she married Donald D. Marsh, who predeceased her on January 29, 1991.
A graduate...
Linda B. ROBINSON
Jan 23, 2020
Linda B. ROBINSON, 76, of Lake Alfred, FL, formerly of Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, January 23, 2020 in Winter Haven, FL.
She was born April 20, 1943, in Coudersport, PA. She was married to Donald J. Robinson, who predeceased her on October 8, 2012.
Surviving are: two children, Wilson (Nora) Burdick of Friendswood, TX and...
Molly Y. (Taylor) Stirk
Jan 22, 2020
Wellsville, NY - Molly Y. (Taylor) Stirk, 60, of 302 Farnum Street passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester following a brief illness. She was born May 19, 1959 in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Phillip A. and Norma J. (Stephens) Taylor. Molly was raised in Allentown, and was a 1977 graduate of...
Kenneth O. BELLOWS
Jan 22, 2020
Kenneth O. BELLOWS, 93, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Scio, died Wednesday, January 22, 2020 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.
Friends may call at Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY on Saturday, August 29, 2020 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM, with a Memorial Service following at 2:00 PM. The Rev. William Willson will officiate. CDC and NYS...
Richard E. “Luke” Keib
Jan 19, 2020
Wellsville, NY - Richard E. “Luke” Keib, 86, of 97 Williams Avenue passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at home. He was born July 25, 1933 in Wellsville, the son of the late John Edward and Frances (Gavitt) Keib. On February 8, 1986 in Belfast he married Nancy L. Williams who survives. Luke was raised in Wellsville, and was...
Coji D. Maddona, Jr.
Jan 17, 2020
Coji D. Maddona, Jr. PORT ALLEGANY- Coji D. Maddona, Jr., 68, of Route 155, passed away Friday (Jan. 17, 2020) in Lakeview Senior Care & Living Center, Smethport. Born December 1, 1951, in Pottstown, PA, he was a son of Coji D. and Cora Hoffert Maddona. He was a resident of the area since 1983, coming from Douglassville, PA. He...
William E. "Bill" WORDEN
Jan 17, 2020
William E. “Bill” WORDEN, 65, of Canisteo, NY, formerly of Bingham Center Road, Genesee, PA, died Friday, January 17, 2020 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born October 25, 1954, in Wellsville, he was the son of Lawrence A. and Gretchen I. Cosper Worden.
Bill assisted on the dairy farm operated by his parents.
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Sandra M. Veley
Jan 16, 2020
Belmont NY - Sandra M. Veley, 77, of 2996 State Route 244 passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Absolut Care of Houghton. She was born on May 8, 1942 in Friendship, the daughter of the late Marlin “Bill” and Mabel (Roper) Smith. She was first married to Albert H. Denning who predeceased her. On February 8, 1977 in...
