Obituaries

Jan 27, 2021

Leo John Stilson, 57, of Elmira, NY passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at his home. He was born on January 4, 1964 in Sayre, PA, son of the late Glenn and Dorothy P. (Wright) Stilson. Leo was a metal prepper at Service Finishing in Elmira and was a New York Giants football fan.

Leo is...

Dec 18, 2020

Llewellyn “Pete” B. Wilkinson, Age 78, of Berwick Turnpike, Ridgebury Township, passed away at home on Friday December 18, 2020. Pete was born January 20, 1942 in Waverly, NY son of the late Samford & Myrtle (Wilcox) Wilkinson. He was a graduate of SRU high school and served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He...

Dec 16, 2020

Frederick E. “Fred” Crandall, 81, of Gillett, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the Sayre Healthcare Center. He was the loving husband of the late Phyllis M. (Anderson) Crandall who passed away June 20, 2007. The couple married January 28, 1968 and had 39 happy years together.

Fred was born on April 7, 1939...

Dec 10, 2020

Katherine A. (Stilson) Bodine, Age 63, of Southport, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Elcor Nursing Facility. She was born December 13, 1956 in Sayre, PA daughter of the late Glenn & Dorothy (Wright) Stilson. She was married to the late Duane Bodine and they both previously enjoyed traveling and following NASCAR in their camper. She had previously...

Dec 9, 2020

Anna May (Anderson) Austin, age 92, of Wellsburg, NY passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Nursing Facility. She was born May 16, 1928 in Gillett, PA daughter of the late Otto Bush & Jennie May (Hillman) Anderson. She and the late Lynnwood H. Austin were married August 1, 1948 and celebrated 71 years together before his...

Nov 30, 2020

Stanley D. Bennett, Age 89, of Maple Avenue, Southport passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born on April 2, 1931 in Elmira son of the late Leo & Harriett (Beardsley) Bennett, he served his country with the US Marine Corps from 1952 to 1954 and was honorably discharged as a...

Nov 28, 2020

Richard (Rick) A. Westrick, age 70, passed away Saturday, November 28th, 2020 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center.

Rick was born February 23rd, 1950 in Patton, PA, the son of the late Paul N. & Helen (Stolz) Westrick. In addition to his parents, he was pre-deceased by his son Richard (Richie) Westrick, Jr., grandson Troy Potrzebowski, granddaughter Hannah...

Nov 28, 2020

Rachel Ann Detrick, Age 84, of Ridgebury Township, passed away at home on Saturday, November 28, 2020. She was born April 20, 1936 in Morristown, NJ daughter of the late John & Sara (Elbertson) Sheffer. She and John Detrick were married November 12, 1960 and had just celebrated 60 years of marriage. While living in New Jersey she was...

Nov 27, 2020

Sherrill “Sherry” E. (Stevens) Palmer, of Ridgebury Township, PA, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Robert Packer Hospital. Sherry was born in Elmira NY. She was retired from the Elmira Psychiatric Center.  She and Christopher E. Palmer were married on July 2, 1989 at enjoyed 31 years together. She enjoyed her dogs, alpaca’s, spending time at the Ridgebury...

Nov 16, 2020

Theodore 'Ted' Edgar Steil, Jr. Age 88, formerly of Route 14 Fassett, PA passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at the home of his daughter and caretaker. Theodore was born September 17, 1932 in Greenfield, NY. He was the son of the Late Theodore & Elizabeth (Maier) Steil, Sr.. Following graduation from school he served his country with the...

Nov 6, 2020

Nancy Caroline (James) Brubaker, 81, of Elmira, NY passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at her home. She was born on May 27, 1939 in Kane, PA, daughter of the late Wilbur R. and Alta Mae (Butters) James, Jr. Nancy was a graduate of Kane Area Senior High School, earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from...

Nov 4, 2020

William “Bill” Birney Lewis, 92, of Wellsburg, NY, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 in Athens, PA. He was the loving husband of the late Harriet (Denton) Lewis who passed away in April of 1993. The couple married December 28, 1950 and had 43 happy years together.

Bill was born on May 23, 1928 in Wellsburg,...

Nov 3, 2020

Clara Bell (Terry) Stone, 88, of Sayre, PA passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at her home. She was born on May 8, 1932 in Burlington, PA daughter of the late George and Esther (Williams) Terry. Clara was the wife of Raymond F. Stone. The couple celebrated 72 years of marriage on October 9th.

Clara is...

Oct 30, 2020

Wilma A. (Fay) Smith, Age 96, formerly of Fernwood Avenue, Golden Glow, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Seneca View Nursing Facility. Wilma was born December 12, 1923 in Bentley Creek, PA daughter of the late Raymond and Laura (Lewis) Fay. She was a graduate of SRU high school and was married to the late Roy E. Smith....

Oct 27, 2020

Martha Louise (French) Quartly, 65

“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High, will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust” Psalm 91

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing...

Oct 20, 2020

Cynthia McCarthy, 61, passed away on October 20, 2020 surrounded by her loving family and went to be with the Lord. Cindi was born on March 1, 1959 in Sayre, PA to Leonard and Marie Souto of Milan, PA.

She graduated from SRU High School in 1977 and proceeded to get her Cosmetology License from Pauldine’s Beauty...

Oct 12, 2020

Doris Miller (nee MacKenzie), 87, of Rochester, NY passed away 10/12/2020 at The Friendly Home, in Rochester, NY.

She was born in Greene, NY, August 4th, 1933 to the late Donald and Marjorie MacKenzie.  One of 5 children; she graduated from Wellsburg Union School in 1950.  She later moved to Las Vegas, NV and worked for Metropolitan...

Sep 26, 2020

Gerald W. Rose, Age 77, of Lower Maple Avenue, Elmira, NY, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Gerald was born August 29, 1943 in Sayre, PA son of the late Wardell F. & Dorothy (Schofield) Rose. He was retired as a self employed carpenter and was a former member of the Moose, VFW...

Sep 15, 2020

Baby Boy Thomas, passed away on September 15, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Surviving are his parents, Veronica Thomas and Scott Stanton, Jr. Arrangements are under the direction of the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc. 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY 14894.

Aug 29, 2020

William W. “Bill” Woodward, 84, of Bentley Creek, PA went to be with his Lord on Saturday, August 29, 2020 from his home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Nancy (Harlan) Woodward. The couple married July 4, 1955 and had 65 happy years together.

Bill was born on June 18, 1936 in Sayre,...