Obituaries

May 19, 2019

Paul Baggerly, born February 13, 1934, died May 19 in Elmira, NY, after complications from surgery.  He is survived by his children Paul K. (Fabiola) Baggerly, Ben G. (Kathy) Baggerly, Marcella M. (Keith) Holmes and Heather E. (Dave) Baggerly-Lucas.  He is also survived by his grandchildren, Paul K. Baggerly, III, Glenn R. Collins, Emmitt C. Baggerly, Jesse M. Baggerly,...

Apr 4, 2019

Benton H. Frisbie, Age 78, of Ulster, PA passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the Bradford County Manor. Ben was born August 11, 1940 in Elmira, NY son of the late Benton & Gertrude (Sears) Frisbie. He attended area schools. Benton was employed by Dalrymple Construction and the Bradford County Landfill (NTSW) and he retired in 2005. Ben...

Apr 3, 2019

Kim Lewis Vosburg, age 64, of Milan, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at the home that he built and spent the majority of his life in. He was born on April 4, 1955, in Sayre, PA, the son of the late Vern and Doris (Schill) Vosburg.

Kim was an excellent carpenter and construction...

Mar 22, 2019

Robert A. Gursky, Age 61, of Wellsburg, NY passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Bob was born October 16, 1957 in Elmira, NY son of Veronica (Fitzgerald) Gursky and the late Stephen Gursky. He was a graduate of Elmira Free Academy and was married to Teri A. Schirmer on September 25, 2004 celebrating 14 years...

Mar 18, 2019

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...

Mar 11, 2019

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,...

Feb 27, 2019

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...

Feb 17, 2019

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...

Feb 17, 2019

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,...

Feb 10, 2019

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.

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Jan 31, 2019

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...

Jan 30, 2019

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...

Jan 8, 2019

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...

Jan 4, 2019

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.

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Jan 1, 2019

David M. Miller, age 29, of Church Street, Wellsburg, NY passed away at the Robert Packer Hospital on January 1, 2019 following a lengthy illness. David was born March 19, 1989 in Subic Bay, Philippines, son of Kevin Miller and Julita (Saladaga) Colon. Family and Friends are invited to a Celebration of Life to be held from 12 PM...

Dec 29, 2018

Bruce "PB" A. Stetser, Berwick Turnpike, Gillett, PA, passed away at home on December 29, 2018. Bruce "PB" was born June 1, 1954 in Woodbury, NJ son of the late Lynn and Isabelle (Taylor) Stetser. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Christian Education. He served in ministry for his Lord in multiple churches in New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware and...

Dec 21, 2018

Richard A. King, 55, of Elmira, NY passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018 at his home.  Richard is survived by his fiancé Cindy, son Marc, brothers Leon, Gary (Kim), and Robert, sisters Kathleen, Debbie Vickie, and Terry, several grandchildren, nieces and nephews,  He was preceded in death by his son Richard A. King, Jr., brother Dave and sister...

Dec 11, 2018

Elaine F. (Young) Johnston, age 76 of Ridgebury Township, PA, was promoted to heaven on Wednesday December 11, 2018 at home. Elaine was born October 17, 1942 in Sayre daughter of the late Elmer R. & Cleora B. (Jelliff) Young. She was a 1960 graduate of SRU High School in East Smithfield, PA. She was married to Thomas W....

Dec 11, 2018

Randy M. Wood

1952-2018

As I sit here reflecting on life I am attempting to write an obituary for Randy. My mind keeps racing in all directions as I struggle to stay focused. How do I do him justice? One common thread I keep returning to is a quote I have heard that every person...

Dec 7, 2018

Donna J. Phillips, of Ridgebury, PA, passed away on December 7, 2018 at the Towanda Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit, Towanda, PA. Donna was born March 21, 1933 in Big Pond, PA daughter of the late Semour Dewey & Leona (Bridgeman) Leonard. She was married to the late Richard K. Phillips. Donna was retired and had previously worked for...