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Local Obituaries for Ulysses, PA, Wellsville, NY, and Surrounding Areas
Kalope “Pope” Giopulos JAMESSON
Apr 24, 2025
Kalope “Pope” Giopulos JAMESSON passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025 at the age of 101. She often said how lucky she had been to enjoy the rich blessings of family and friends, and a long life with good health. The second child and only daughter of Greek immigrants in Wellsville, NY, she was raised with three brothers, James, John,...
Arlene RISSER
Apr 24, 2025
Arlene S. RISSER, 88, of Ellisburg, PA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in her home.
Born May 22, 1936, in Conewago Township, Dauphin County, she was the daughter of Sylvan and Martha Shireman Myers. On December 6, 1958, in Cleona Brethren in Christ Church, she married Titus C. Risser, who predeceased her on September 13,...
Richard A. SURDAM
Apr 24, 2025
Richard A. SURDAM, 70, of Galeton, PA, died Thursday, April 24, 2025 in UPMC Soldiers & Sailors, Wellsboro.
Born September 14, 1954, in Galeton, he was the son of Lee G. and Margaret M. Steadman Surdam. A graduate of Galeton Area High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1973 – 1975. Richard was a self-employed contractor.
Surviving are: his...
Edna L. PAISLEY
Apr 23, 2025
Edna L. PAISLEY, 91, of Genesee, PA, formerly of Landenberg, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in her home surrounded by her family.
Born May 22, 1933, in Troutdale, VA, she was the daughter of Clarence and Fay Duvall Miles. On April 4, 1953, she married Ray McNeil Paisley, who predeceased her on April 17,...
Michael J. "Buck" BUCKLEY
Apr 20, 2025
Michael James “Buck” BUCKLEY, 68, of Andover, NY, died Sunday, April 20, 2025 in his home.
Born April 25, 1956, in Wellsville, he was the son of William Henry and Anne Elizabeth Akers Buckley. A 1974 graduate of Scio Central School, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1983 – 1986. Employed by Cablevision early in his life, he retired...
Dolores A. RICHMOND
Apr 18, 2025
Dolores A. Richmond, of Lake Wales, FL, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Helen M. Sawyer Assisted Living Facility in Lake Miramar, FL. She was born on March 30, 1942, in Andover, NY, the daughter of the late Glenn and Lilian (Grossman) Halsey. On September 17, 1994, in Andover, she married William “Bill” Richmond, who predeceased her on...
Janet A. WHITE
Apr 18, 2025
Janet A. WHITE, 75, of Riverside Drive, Wellsville, NY died Friday, April 18, 2025, surrounded by her family in her home.
Born December 23, 1949, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Arthur and Daisey Barlow Nye. In 1967, in Andover, she married Edward R. White, who survives. A graduate of Andover Central School, she entered the workforce as a bus...
Timothy Dale NUMERACKI
Apr 18, 2025
Timothy Dale Numeracki, 71, of Belmont, passed away on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, at Jones Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Tim was born in Buffalo, NY on September 6, 1953, the son of Virgil and Irma (Potter) Zobrist.
“Numie” was a 1971 Scio Central School graduate where he was in the marching band and participated in track. In his...
Barbara G. HAMMOND
Apr 16, 2025
Barbara G. HAMMOND, 92, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, April 16, 2025 in her home.
Born September 4, 1932, in Westfield, she was the daughter of Otto and Margaret Kilbourne Davis. She was a 1950 graduate of Westfield High School. On September 26, 1954, in Potter Brook, she married Wilfred Gordon Hammond, who predeceased her on February 9, 2017. Barb was...
David P. TUBBS
Apr 16, 2025
David P. TUBBS, 76, of Westfield, PA, passed away on April 16, 2025 at Snyder Memorial Health Care Center, Marienville.
He was born February 16, 1949, the son of Derwood S. and Doris M. McKendrick Tubbs. On June 27, 1969, he married Joyce L. Cady, who predeceased him on July 9, 2011. He was a graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School,...
Michael A. WHITESELL
Apr 14, 2025
My Farming Father is Called Home
Michael A. WHITESELL, 69, a well-known, loved and respected, lifelong dairy farmer and resident of Wellsville NY, passed peacefully at his home on Monday, April 14, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Mike was a farmer with a passion for the land and his cows. He was committed to a lifestyle of hard work, personal...
Dean A. STEBBINS
Apr 14, 2025
Dean A. STEBBINS, 70, of Whitesville, NY, died Monday, April 14, 2025 in his home.
Born May 31, 1954, in Wellsville, he was the son of Alfred Duane and Mary L. “Eadie” Dunham Stebbins. On June 17, 1972, in Harrison Valley, he married Darlene S. Button, who survives. A graduate of Northern Potter High School, he worked in factories and was...
Ervin L. ELIAS Sr.
Apr 12, 2025
Ervin L. Elias Sr., 79, of Wellsville, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Hart Comfort House. He was born on July 18, 1945, the son of the late Oscar and Pearl (Ruby) Elias. On September 23, 2016, in Wellsville, he married Joann L. Hartman, who survives.
Erv was raised in Genesee, PA and attended Genesee High School. He...
Marie T. AMOS
Apr 12, 2025
Marie T. AMOS, 93, of Sunderlinville, PA, died Saturday, April 12, 2025 in the Green Home, Wellsboro.
Born February 12, 1932, in Abington hospital, she was the daughter of Arthur and Marie Windus Chapman. On August 5, 1950, in Cheltenham, she married Merrald Sage “Bud” Amos, Jr., who predeceased her on August 12, 2011. In 2000, she and her husband retired...
Terry A. WILLIAMS, Sr.
Apr 11, 2025
Terry A. “Geezer” WILLIAMS, Sr., 77, of Keating Summit, PA, died Friday, April 11, 2025 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born October 12, 1947, in Port Allegany, he was the son Paul and Bernice Minard Williams. On April 2, 1966, in Port Allegany, he married the former Marie E. Cornelius, who predeceased him on January 11, 2015. He attended Port Allegany High...
William L. OTTO, Sr.
Apr 8, 2025
William L. OTTO, Sr., 63, of Belmont, NY, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in his home surrounded by friends and family.
Born September 14, 1961, in Olean, he was the son of James and Pauline Morris Otto. A graduate of Portville High School, he attended Alfred Technical College. He was a self-employed handyman and mechanic. Bill was a social...
Hattie "Lou" MOORE-SLOUGH
Apr 5, 2025
Hattie “Lou” MOORE-SLOUGH, 90, of Wellsville, NY, died Saturday, April 5, 2025 in Highland Hospital, Rochester.
Born March 21, 1935, in Hickox, PA, she was the daughter of Robert Charles and Edna Mae Higgins Dunbar. On December 31, 1981, in Wellsville, she married Marlin L. Slough, who predeceased her on August 18, 2002. A graduate of Genesee High School, she was...
Patti L. WASHBURN
Apr 2, 2025
Patti L. WASHBURN, 61, of Cuba, NY, went to heaven to be with her mother on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born February 20, 1964, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Leslie E. Sr. and Mary Knutowicz Jackson. On August 18, 2012, in Bolivar, she married Joseph Washburn, who survives.
A 1982 graduate of Scio Central...
Anne C. RECIO
Apr 2, 2025
Anne Catherine (Hinz) Recio of Riverview Heights passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Highland Park Nursing Center surrounded by her family.
The following obituary was written by Anne herself:
Anne was born in her home on October 13, 1929. She was one of sixteen children born to Andrew and Louise Hinz in Muenster, Saskatchewan, Canada. Anne graduated from St....
Frederick C. GALBREATH
Apr 1, 2025
Frederick C. Galbreath, 75, of Bolivar, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Olean General Hospital with his family by his side. He was born March 28, 1950, in Shinglehouse, PA, the son of Arthur and Minnie (Bouer) Galbreath Sr. On October 11, 1997, in Bolivar he married Valerie “Lynn” Stives who survives.
Fred was raised in Shinglehouse, PA and...
