Ada M. PALMATIER, 86, of Genesee, PA, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.  

Born December 13, 1938, in Hickox, she was the daughter of Merle “Mike” and Ruth Whitaker Dunbar.  She was a 1956 graduate of Genesee High School.  On March 23, 1957, in North Bingham, she married Leonard Jerald “Jerry” Palmatier, who predeceased her on January 6, 2017.  Ada and Jerry owned and operated a dairy farm for many years.  She was a bus driver in the Northern Potter School Distrist for 40 years.  

Surviving are: three children, Len (Melonie) Palmatier of Genesee, Amy (Bob) Ellison of Whitesville, NY, and Abby (Frank) Dunning of Lawrenceville; grandchildren; ste-grandchildren; great-grandchildren; step-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.  

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a sister, Betty J. Palmatier; and a brother, Donald Dunbar.  The family will hold a private service in the Ellisburg Union Wesleyan Church.  Rev. Roy Ward will officiate.  Burial will be in Andrews Settlement Cemetery.  

In lieu of flowers and food, memorials may be made to Ellisburg Union Wesleyan Church, 1020 Rag Hill Road, Genesee, PA 16923 or Genesee Volunteer Fire & Ambulance, P.O. Box 9, Genesee, PA 16923.  Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.  

Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.