Obituaries

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,...

Aug 22, 2020

Susan C. Glosenger, Age 66, of Horseheads, NY passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at home with her loving family by her side following a courageous battle with cancer. Susan was born January 9, 1954 in Elmira daughter of the late Robert Hugg and Gladys (Seymour) Hugg who survives. She was dedicated retiree of the Binghamton Psychiatric Center where...

Jul 28, 2020

Jean S, VanZile, 88, of Chemung, NY daughter of the late Arthur & Esther (Peppard) Shadduck passed away on July 28, 2020. She was a member of the Hicks United Methodist Church and worked for 32 years in the fire apparatus Business at Ward LaFrance, American LaFrance and Ward ’79 Limited prior to retirement.

She is survived...

Jul 25, 2020

Elizabeth “Betty” Y. Derstine, Age 82, of Ridgebury Township, passed away at home due to natural causes with her family at her side. Betty was born August 26, 1937 in Harleysville, PA daughter of the late Allen & Maggie (Moyer) Young. She attended local schools and on January 1, 1957 married the late Abraham “Abe” Derstine. Betty was a...

Jul 24, 2020

Chester F. “Chet” Jelliff,  Age 78 of Ridgebury PA, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at Elderwoods of Waverly following a brief illness. Chet was born July 4, 1942 in Elmira, NY son of the late Chester F. & Ruth (Reeser) Jelliff, Sr. He was a graduate of Troy High School and then attended Mansfield University. He and the...

Jul 22, 2020

Deborah Lynn (Wilkinson) Wood, 70 of Bentley Creek, PA passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Gary L. Wood. The couple married June 23, 1990 and had 30 happy years together.

Deborah was born on December 20, 1949 in Sayre, PA, daughter of the late...

Jul 21, 2020

Richard D.  Winslow, 58, of East Smithfield, PA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 from his home. He was the loving husband of Cindy A. (Valentine) Winslow. The couple married August 20, 1997 and had over 26 happy years together.

Rich was born on November 28, 1961 in Elmira, NY,...

Jun 29, 2020

Marilyn W. (Weber) Powell, 72, of Elmira, NY went to be with her Lord on June 29, 2020. She was the loving wife of David J. Powell. Services are private and at the convenience of her family. The Roberts Funeral Home, Inc. Wellsburg, NY has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Jun 29, 2020

John G. Hall, age73, of Elmira, NY went to heaven on Monday, June 29, 2020. He was the loving husband 45 years to the late Carol Hall, stepfather, grandfather and great-grandfather.

John was in the US Marine Corps serving from 1966 to 1969. He worked at American LaFrance and Borg Warner where he retired from. He loved...

May 21, 2020

Carol A. Hall, 77 of E1mira, NY went to Heaven on May 21, 2020. Carol was a loving wife, mother, grand-mother, and great grand-mother. She was born in Elmira on December 28, 1942 and worked at Remington Rand, American La France, and St. Joseph Hospital and Home Health Care. She Loved her dogs, NASCAR, bowling and was a lifetime...

Mar 27, 2020

We are so very sad to announce that our son, Joshua David Stevens, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, March 27, 2020, after a long battle with diabetes and drug addiction.  Joshua was 36 years young.  Joshua had been residing in Aurora, Colorado, for the past two years.

Joshua was born on June 19,...

Mar 26, 2020

Mervin K. Stanton, Sr, Age 84, of Main Street Wellsburg, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the VA Hospital, Syracuse, NY. Merv was born August 19, 1935 in Geneva, NY son of the late Jennings & Thelma (Decker) Stanton. He attended school and left early to join the US Army in 1953, serving until 1954. He then joined...