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Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Obituary: Phillip "Philbert" Christman Satterlee, 71, Wellsville

Wellsville, NY – Phillip Christman Satterlee, 71, of Early Street, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born on March 17, 1953, at Jones Memorial Hospital, the son of the late William D. Satterlee, and the eventual Virginia (Christman) Dean. He married Melinda Peters Booth, who predeceased him in 2019.

“Philbert” was a long-time resident of Wellsville, graduating from Wellsville High School in 1972. He was first employed by Dresser-Rand Corporation, before finding his career as a technician with the Walchli family in the Oil and Gas Industry, working across the Southern Tier, and from where he would retire. Outside of his employment he was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Wellsville. Phil loved his family, the Wellsville community and was a Christian soul.

He is survived by: two sons, Adam C. Satterlee and Jason M. Satterlee, both of Wellsville; three granddaughters, Morgan Satterlee, Josphine Satterlee, and Ella Satterlee; three grandsons, Brock Satterlee, Beckman Satterlee, and Jackson Satterlee; a brother, William D. Satterlee of Hawaii; as well as several cousins, nieces, and nephews. In addition to his parents, and wife, he was predeceased by: two sisters, Linda Mocejunas and Gayle Varley Nash; as well as several Aunts and Uncles.

Friends are invited to call on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 12 noon to 2 pm to the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home of Wellsville, 34 West State Street. His funeral will follow at 2 pm in the funeral home with Reverend Dr. Eric Ash Sr. presiding. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to the David A. Howe Library, 155 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.