All Obituaries

Christopher M. Beierling, 53, of Wellsburg, NY, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA, after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Lisa R. (Beebe) Beierling. The couple met in May 2009 and married January 29, 2011.    Chris was born on July 13, 1965, son of the late George and Doris (Wright) Beierling of Amityville, NY. Chris worked in auto parts sales at many places on Long Island before moving upstate in 2001. He has worked at...

Linda Sue Pease Seymour passed peacefully in March 11, 2019, on the anniversary date of her father’s passing, at home surrounded by her family. She fought a valiant fight against lung cancer. Linda was a wonderful cook who was at her best arranging family dinners, celebrations, birthdays, and holidays. She was an accomplished baker as well turning out cakes, bread, cookies, and all things from the Foodnet shows. She loved her friends, co-workers and patients she served at the Elmira...

Mary “Jane” (Snyder) Liddy, 98, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Elcor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Horseheads, NY surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late William Liddy who passed away July 12, 2005.  The couple married June 27, 1942 and had 63 happy years together.    Jane was born on February 9, 1921 in Elmira, NY, daughter of the late Lou and Mary F. (Ennis) Snyder-Kays and stepfather Ashel H....

Merle A. Kingsley, 66, of East Smithfield, PA, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 in the comfort of his home with his wife by his side. He was the loving husband of Gertrude (Campbell) Kingsley.  The couple married August 24, 1974 and had 44 happy years together.   Merle was born November 16, 1952 in Sayre, PA, son of the late La Verne “Vern” and Joyce (Smith) Kingsley. He was a 1970 graduate of SRU and worked in the family logging business for 35 years and 15...

Donald Charles Plouse, Sr., Age 70, of Lattimer Lane, Gillett, PA went to be with his lord surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 17, 2019. He was born May 5, 1948 son of the late LeRoy and Margaret Plouse. Don was a member of the Elmira Wesleyan Church. He was a dedicated worker at the Ingersoll Rand in Athens, PA for over 40 years. He loved the outdoors hunting and fishing and enjoyed western movies, the polka, dancing and a good cup of coffee. He loved spending time with his...

Gay W. Welch, Age 88, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Nursing Facility, Elmira, NY. In following with Gay’s wishes, services will be private, and burial will be in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Roberts Funeral Home Inc. 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY 14894. Send online condolences to Robertsfhinc.com.    

James C. Blitz, 70, of Wellsburg, NY, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. He was the loving husband of Elizabeth M. (King) Blitz.  The couple married May 14, 1972 and had 46 happy years together. Jim was born March 27, 1948 in Elmira, NY, son of the late James and Ernestine (Franquet) Blitz. He was a 1966 graduate of SRU and worked for the Town of Ashland as a laborer until his retirement in 2016. Jim attended Wellsburg United Methodist...

Paul E. Novotny, Age 75, of Penny Lane, Gillett, PA passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at home. Paul was born August 1, 1943 in Somerset, PA son of the late Frank & Irene (Shaulis) Novotny. He was a graduate of SRU high school. Paul and the former Mary Slater were married on January 26, 1963 and just celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary. He was retired from Schweizer Aircraft where he was employed as a foreman and supervisor. In his spare time Paul being mechanically...

Beverly Ann (Erle) Watts, 82, of Centerville, PA passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Sayre Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sayre, PA surrounded by her family.  She was the loving wife of the late Kenneth Paul Watts who passed December 17, 2007. The couple married November 27, 1970 and had 37 happy years together.  Beverly was born January 26, 1936 in Marathon, NY, daughter of the late Willis and Grace (Washburn) Erle. She was employed by Cornell University and...

Jeanne E. Martin, Age 75, of Main Street, Wellsburg, NY, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the Robert Packer Hospital. She was born June 25, 1943 in Elmira daughter of the late Ralph E. & Mary G. (McKenzie) Mattison. Jeanne was formerly employed at Westinghouse, FM Howell and at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center where she worked in pediatric billing. She and her late husband Al Martin were married on February 9, 2008. In her spare time Jeanne enjoyed camping with her husband Al at...