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Thursday, April 19, 2018

Obituary: Frank E. Chase, 65, Whitesville


Frank E. Chase, 65, of Whitesville, NY, died Tuesday, April 17, 2018 in Highland Hospital, Rochester, NY.  Born November 11, 1952, in Wellsville, he was the son of Frank L. and Joyce Langdon Chase.  On March 3, 1973, in Ulysses, PA, he married the former Vickie Carr, who survives.  He was employed by Dresser-Rand in Wellsville and Fitzpatrick Poultry Farms in Whitesville.  Surviving besides his wife, Vickie, are:  his mother and step-father, Joyce and Dennis Pritchard of Whitesville; three sons, Frank (Bobbi) Chase of Sayre, PA, Keith (Heather) Chase of Ulysses, PA, and Allan (Darlene) Chase of Elmira;  eight grandchildren;  two great-grandchildren;  three brothers, Randall Chase of Wellsville, Robert Pritchard of Little Genesee, and Rodney Pritchard of Wellsboro, PA;  a sister, Sally Houston of Hornell;  three step-siblings, Carol (Jim) Phillips of Virginia Beach, VA, Dave (Janice) Hutchison and Cindy (Ron) Welch, both of Whitesville;  nieces, nephews, an aunt, an uncle and cousins.  He was predeceased by his father and step-mother, Frank L. and Ruby Chase; a sister, Tonya Whitsell.  A gathering celebrating Frank’s life will be announced on a later date.  Burial will be in Whitesville Rural Cemetery.   Memorials may be made to the Whitesville Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 256, Whitesville, NY 14897.  Arrangements are entrusted to Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.