Obituaries

William J. Folkers
Oct 26, 2014
Folkers, William J. 09/19/1954 Ridgebury, PA: The angels came for Bill on October 26, 2014. Bill leaves behind his devoted wife of 34 years Linda Nichols Folkers, his two sons who are his pride and joy, James Folkers (Sheena) and Nicholas Folkers and his precious grandchildren (Jim’s) Abby and Aaron Folkers. Bill is also survived by his loving mother Clara...

Frank C Mahler
Sep 19, 2014
nk C. Mahler, 90, of Erin, NY passed away on Friday, September 19, 2014 at the Elderwood Nursing Home in Waverly, NY. He was born on October 1, 1923 in Alpine, NY, son of the late Adolph and Mable (Saunders) Mahler. He was a farmer his whole life along with his wife, the late Leona M. (Bogenrief) Mahler. Frank is...

Anne M. (Hanrahan) Coles
Sep 17, 2014
Anne (Hanrahan) Coles of Lowman 10/7/1966 With all of our love and the pieces of our hearts, Anne traveled to heaven on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 Anne leaves behind her husband, “her soul mate”, Michael Coles, and the “loves, the joys, and the lights of her life” her children Jacob, Michael, and Megan. Anne is also survived by her loving...

Melvin R. Feathers
Sep 13, 2014
Melvin R. Feathers, Age 80, of Monkey Run Road, Gillett, PA passed away Saturday, September 13, 2014 at home with his loving family at his side. Melvin was born September 3, 1934 in Sayre son of the late Roger & Bernice (Palmer) Feathers. He attended East Smithfield Schools and was married to the former Joan M. Jennings on September 21,...

Barbara Ann Roth
Sep 10, 2014
Barbara Ann Roth, Age 76, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Elderwoods, Waverly, NY. Barbara was born May 20, 1938 in Berwick, PA daughter of the late Andrew & Stella (Veshka) Horvat. She was a graduate of Berwick High School. Barbara was an employee of Woodbrook Adult Home in Elmira where she worked as an activities and crafts coordinator....

Roger L. Serfas
Sep 6, 2014
Roger L. Serfas, Age 61, of Ulster, PA passed away at home on Saturday, September 6, 2014. Roger was born March 28, 1953 in Elmira, NY son of Lewis Serfas and Lorraine (Purvis) Serfas Russell. He was a graduate of SRU high school and was employed as a propane technician for Williams Oil of the past 17 years. Roger was...

Michael R. Smith
Aug 22, 2014
Michael R. Smith, 65, of Wellsburg, NY passed away on Friday, August 22, 2014 at his home. Mike was born on April 18, 1949 in Elmira, NY, son of the late Robert J. “Perch” Smith and Sylvia L. (Denton) Smith of Wellsburg. He was a South Side High School graduate. Mike served his country in the US Marine Corps and...

Julia "Judy" (Robinson) Rinebold
Aug 6, 2014
Julia “Judy” (Robinson) Rinebold, 76, of Ridgebury Township, PA, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from her daughter’s home with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of H. Martin “Marty” Rinebold. The couple married January 26, 1956 and had 58 happy years together. Judy was born on November 16, 1937 in Elmira, NY, daughter of...

Richard A. Weaver
Jul 28, 2014
Richard A. Weaver, Age 64, of Wilawana Road, Chemung, NY, passed away Monday, July 28, 2014 at the Troy Hospital. Richard was born September 13, 1949 at Ft. Brag, NC. He served his country during the Vietnam War with the US Marine Corps. from 1968 to 1971. He was married to the former Peggy L. Stoquert and they have celebrated...
Afton B. Chamberlain
Jun 22, 2014
WELLSBURG- Afton B. Chamberlain, 86, of Bentley Creek, PA, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 22, 2014 from the Bradford County Manor with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Bernice (Bristol) Chamberlain. The couple married November 1, 1950 and had 63 happy years together.
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Paul D. Clark
Jun 21, 2014
WELLSBURG- Paul D. Clark, owner of Paul’s Sales and Service in Wellsburg, NY went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. He was the loving husband of Helen L. (Whitesell) Clark. The couple married August 2, 1958 and had 55 happy years together.
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Mary E. May
Apr 29, 2014
WELLSBURG, NY - Mary E. May, Age 89, of Bucks Creek Road, Gillett, PA entered Gods heavenly kingdom on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at home following an extended illness. Mary was born August 16, 1924 in Troy PA daughter of the late Harry F. and Sarah (Corey) Nice. She was a graduate of Colorado Springs High School and completed...

Ronald E. Cooper
Apr 29, 2014
WELLSBURG, NY - Ronald E. Cooper, Age 69, of Monkey Run Road, Gillett, PA passed away on April 29, 2014 at the Bradford County Manor. Ron was born December 26, 1944 in Elmira NY son of the late Lester and Arretta (Everson) Cooper. He was a graduate of S.R.U. high school. Ron was retired from the United States Postal...

Shirley J. "Pidge" (Hughes) May
Apr 27, 2014
WELLSBURG- Shirley J. "Pidge" (Hughes) May, 82 of Lowman, NY passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility in Elmira, NY. She was born on October 11, 1931 in Lowman, NY, daughter of the late William and Louisa (Jones) Hughes. Shirley is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Gerald "Jug" May and...

Maxine (Mcneal) Lanterman
Apr 26, 2014
WELLSBURG- Maxine (McNeal) Lanterman, 71 of Lowman, NY, left this life and entered into the arms of her loving Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from the Chemung County Nursing Center. She was the loving wife of Larry G. Lanterman, and the couple had 35 years together. Maxine was born on April 4, 1943 in Sayre, PA,...

Albert John Mitchell
Apr 23, 2014
WELLSBURG- Albert John Mitchell, 73, of Ridgebury Township, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. He was the loving husband of Barbara Ann Potter Mitchell. Al was born on July 20, 1940 in New York City, NY, son of the late Robert and Rachel (Parker) Mitchell. He was a US Army veteran, serving...
Linda (Beckwith) Lisi
Apr 18, 2014
WELLSBURG- Linda (Beckwith) Lisi, 43, of Wellsburg, NY, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Friday, April 18, 2014 at her home. Linda was born on February 4, 1971 in Seoul, South Korea, daughter of the late William Beckwith and Kim Young Hui Beckwith of Wellsburg, NY. She was a South Side High School graduate and attended the New...
John E. Decker
Apr 13, 2014
WELLSBURG, NY- John E. Decker, 73 of Lowman, NY, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2014 with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of the late Jean E. (Macomber) Urbaniak Decker who passed away on December 26, 2011. The couple married June 26, 1965 and had 46 happy years together. John was born on August...
Susan Jane (Comstock) Saunders
Apr 13, 2014
WELLSBURG- Susan Jane (Comstock) Saunders, 71, of Lowman, NY passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2014 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. She was the loving wife of Ward "Tim" Saunders, Jr. The couple married September 29, 1962 and had 51 happy years together. Sue was born on November 10, 1942 in Elmira, daughter of the...

Michael E. Burt
Apr 1, 2014
WELLSBURG, NY - Michael E. Burt, Age 61, of State Route 352, Elmira, NY passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Mike was born February 10, 1953 in Elmira, NY son of the late Howard E. and Shirley (Neiderberger) Burt. He and the former Beverly J. Burnham were married on February 2, 1985 and celebrated 29...