solomonswords

A Celebration of Life service for Donald D. Morey, Sr. will be held on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 at the American Legion; Bucktail Post #138 of Smethport from 1-4PM.

Everyone that knew Don is welcome to attend and share time with his family. Don passed away on August 20, 2024 and his full obituary can be seen at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com. 

Ronald M. COLEMAN, 72, of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, September 23, 2024 in UR Noyes Hospital, Dansville. Born November 27, 1951, in Dansville, he was the son of Max G. Jr. and Mildred R. VanDruff Coleman. On May 21, 1988, in Hallsport, he married the former Penelope J. “Penny” Carlin, who survives.

Jeannette M. BUCK, 85, of Gold, PA, died Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.  

Born February 5, 1939, in Wellsville, NY, she was the daughter of Chester H. and Betsey E. Young Morley.  On April 4, 1959, in Gold, she married Robert A. Buck, who predeceased her on November 27, 2008. 

Ricky A. Learn: Loving Son, Father, Grandfather

Ricky A. Learn, 56, of 1992 Wayman Branch Rd., Olean passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 23, 2024.

Born on July 7, 1968, in Wellsville, he was a son of Lawrence and Patricia Childs Learn, Sr.  On March 28, 1992, in Blackcreek, he married the former Shelley L. Vogel who survives.

He was a graduate of Bolivar Central Schools Class of 1987.  He had worked for various farms throughout the years. He was currently employed as a forklift operator for Fitzpatrick and Weller in Ellicottville.

Shirley L. Chilson, age 93 of Lawrenceville passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro.

Born July 6, 1931 in Lycoming County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Frances Harvey. Shirley married H. Lewis Chilson and they were lifelong business partners of Chilson Motors. Their hard work earned Chilson Motors top honors as the nation’s highest rated Jeep dealership for two years in a row. She loved spending time in the business with Lew, her home and flowers, traveling with their friends and enjoyed the winter months in Lake Wales, FL.

Timothy P. Stratton, age 63 of Bradford, NY passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, September 19, 2024 with his family by his side. Born January 22, 1961 in Elmira, NY, he was the son of Edgar and Janet (Green) Stratton.

He retired from Custom Mix Concrete, where he drove truck and painted the mixers. He loved working with concrete, watching Nascar, going to the local dirt tracks and restoring and painting old cars. Tim volunteered at the Bradford NY Volunteer Fire Department.

William L. Simons, AKA “Billy” or “Wolf”, age 66 of Westfield passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024 at Williamsport Hospital. Born July 25, 1958 in Blossburg, he was the son of the late Leland and Jean (Norwood) Simons. 

Billy loved hunting and fishing, playing Nintendo games and cards, watching wrestling and he loved to cook.  He was into martial arts and was a talented artist, who could draw any picture. 

He is survived by his siblings, Ronald Simons, Carol Perry, Ricky Simons, David Simons and Tina and many cousins, nieces and nephews. 

A private service will be held at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield.  

Dana L. Skiver “Loving Father, Grandfather & Brother”

 Dana L. Skiver of 2476 Wolf Creek Road, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024 at his home. 

 Dana was born May 13, 1952, in Olean and was the son of Howard Allan and Vivian Patricia Garfield Skiver. On August 28, 1976, in Bolivar he married the love of his life Laura M. Kuhn who predeceased him on January 17, 2024. 

Lloyd E. McGraw, 97, of Lindenwood Drive, Emporium, died Sunday, September 22, 2024 in Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. 

 Lloyd was born November 25, 1926, in West Bakersfield, California, the son of Lynn and Elise Heck McGraw, grew up in East Bakersfield and graduated from Bakersfield High School. 

 On January 19, 1949, in Emporium, he married Barbara Schnee who died November 29, 2012.  A veteran of WWII having served in the US Army, he was a member of the First United Methodist Church, now Endless Mountains Methodist Church in Emporium, and was a 33-degree Mason and a member of the Coudersport Consistory. In 1991 he retired from GTE Sylvania, formerly Sylvania Electric in Emporium, where he was employed as a machinist. 

Brian Drew Leidy, 74, of Wellsboro, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 22, 2024, at UPMC-Wellsboro.  He was born September 15, 1950, in Roaring Spring, the son of the late Robert G. and Mary Ellen (Blattenberger) Leidy.  Brian married the former Deborah Foster on September 5, 1970, and they have celebrated 54 years of marriage.

Brian was a graduate of Hollidaysburg High School, Class of 1968.  He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Mansfield State College, his Master’s degree in Public Administration from Marywood University and his Doctorate of Philosophy degree in Human Service Studies from Cornell University.   Brian was a Senior Research Associate for Cornell University, and recently earned his Emeritus Status.