Sunday, December 29, 2013

Lorraine Ann (House) Vossler

Brentwood, TN - Lorraine Ann (House) Vossler, 64, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, December 21, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Margaret (McNeill) House; a brother-in-law, Darryl MacTavish; and a niece, Heather MacTavish. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Edward Vossler; three children, Jason Vossler, Adam (Jessica) Vossler, and Daniel (Maggie) Vossler; three grandchildren, Shelby, Lewis and Alivia Vossler; four siblings, Candace MacTavish, Fredrick "Rick" (Linda) House, Debra House, and Teresa (Kevin) Graham; and several nieces and nephews. Lorraine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Her family was her life and she will be greatly missed. Visitation was held on Sunday and a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, December 23, 2013 in Brentwood. A memorial is being planned for next summer in the Wellsville area. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. To leave online condolences, please visit www. embserfuneralhome.com

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Shirley Ann Ball

Wellsville, NY - Shirley Ann Ball, 57, of 25 Madison Street passed away at home on Sunday, December 15, 2013 following a long illness. She was born December 12. 1956 in Cuba the daughter of the late Orley Leon and Josephine Mary (Gervasi) Blakeslee Jr. On February 14, 1996 she married Robert L. Ball who predeceased her on January 3, 2013.

A memorial service is being planned for a later date at the convenience of the family. The family suggest memorial donations be made to the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Theodore F. "Ted" Phillips

Belmont, NY - Theodore F. "Ted" Phillips, age 71, of State Route 19 passed away on Monday, December 16, 2013 at the Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville. He was born on April 15, 1942 in Coudersport, Pennsylvania to Homer and Lucy Woodruff Phillips. On September 24, 1988 in Belmont he married Lana Bortle who survives.   

Ted work for many years as a vehicle body and fender repairman. He worked at several area garages including Pfuntners in Wellsville and for a time, in Franklinville, he owned and operated his own shop. Ted enjoyed playing the guitar and was a member of a country and western band. He also enjoyed mowing his lawn. Ted was a member of the Wellsville Congregation of Jehovah Witnesses.

Surviving besides his wife are a daughter, Tedi (Dave) Zielinski of Sinclairville; 3 grandchildren, Desiree, Hope and Zackary Zielinski; 2 stepsons, Denny (Maureen) Burdick of Penfield and Tim Burdick of Norfolk, VA.; a step daughter, Michelle Burdick of Belmont; two brothers, Dick (Gennie) Phillips of Tennessee and Harold Phillips of Port Allegany, PA.; a sister, Virginia (Gary) Augie of Franklinville; his mother in law, Mabel Partridge of Addison; several nieces and nephews.

Ted was predeceased by 5 brothers and sisters.

Friends are invited to call on Sunday, December 22, from 1 to 2 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, 34 West State Street, Wellsville New York. A funeral service with Elder Bart Landon presiding will take place at 2 pm at the conclusion of the calling hour. Memorials may be given the charity of the donor's choice. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Monday, December 16, 2013

Linda K. Versch

Alma, NY - Linda K. Versch, 56, of 5170 County Road 38 passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at home following a brief illness. She was born January 22, 1957 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of Joseph and Diana (Marden) Fagan.

Linda was raised in Lancaster, PA and attended Northern Lebanon School. She was formerly employed as a custodian at Wellsville High School for several years. She loved to fish and NASCAR; especially Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kasey Kahne.

She is survived by her companion of 15 years, Randy Cornelius of Alma and his extended family, her father of Manheim, PA, one sister, Kelly Gerhart of Lititz, PA as well as three nephews. She was predeceased by her mother, her husband Dave Versch and a sister, Peggy Ryan.

Friends are invited to call on Friday, December 20, 2013 from 12 noon to 1:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will follow visitation at 1:00 pm in the funeral home with Rev. Gene Miller presiding. Burial will be in Yorks Corners Cemetery. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Frances G. Hurd

Pleasanton, TX - Frances G. Hurd, 92, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2013 following a courageous battle with cancer at her home in Texas, surrounded by her family. She was born in September 14, 1921 in Angelica the daughter of the late Harry and Viola (Graham) Feldbauer. On April 13, 1940 in Angelica she married Lester M. Hurd who predeceased her on April 30, 1992.

Frances was a long time resident of Angelica before moving to Pleasanton, Texas 14 years ago. She was a 4-H leader for many years and a member Allegany County Home Bureau. She was formerly employed at Dresser-Rand Corporation in Wellsville; retiring in 1984. 

She is survived by three daughters, Carol Mead of Pleasanton, TX, Diane Dearing of Matthews, NC, and Kay (Larry) Williams of Odenton, MD, four grandchildren, Amy Dearing, Scott (Bridget) Dearing, Christine Garces, and Leslie (Wil) McPherson, eight great grandchildren, three brothers, Robert (Doris) Feldbauer, of Angelica, Harry (Skip) Feldbauer of Salamanca, and James Feldbauer of Belmont as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased in addition to her husband of 52 years, by a brother, Jerome Feldbauer.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday, December 19, 2013 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm and Friday from 9:00 to 9:30 am at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc., 17 Schuyler Street in Belmont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00 am in Holy Family Church in Belmont with Rev. Thomas Roman as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Belmont. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Angelica Library, the Angelica Conservation Club or Home Care and Hospice. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Carl N. Leave

Wellsville, NY - Carl N. Leave, 83, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the Hart Comfort House in Wellsville following a lengthy illness. He was born April 29, 1930 in Warren, PA the son of the late Carl A. and Laura Hotelling Leave. On August 23, 1952 in Meadville, PA he married Arlene Brown who survives.

Carl was a graduate of Warren High School and served with the U. S. Navy for four years. He graduated from Allegheny College in Meadville with a B. S. degree. He was formerly employed at United Refinery, Corry-Jamestown Manufacturing, Park Davis Drug Company and the Sinclair Refinery before moving to the Wellsville area in 1963. In Wellsville he began his career at Worthington Corporation and retired from Dresser-Rand in 1992, after 28 years of service. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church where he was active in the choir, couples club and held several offices within the congregation. He was a life member of the Duke Hose Company, a member of Gideons International, the Genesee Valley Choir and a charter member of the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps.  

Surviving in addition to his wife of 62 years are three daughters, Linda leave of Clive, IA, Vickie (Bruce) Hand of Wellsville and Margaret Stanford of Jamestown, six grandchildren, Timothy and Thomas Hand, Brent and Jay Spitzer and Aaron and Heather Stanford, one brother, Ronald (Patty) Leave of Tucson, AZ as well as several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased in addition to his parents by a sister; Virginia Pierce He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his cottage on Chautauqua Lake and he loved being with his grandchildren.   

Friends are invited to call on Monday, December 16, 2013 from 12 noon to 2:00 pm at the First Trinity Lutheran Church, 470 N. Main Street in Wellsville. The funeral will follow visitation at 2:00 pm with Pastor Robert Morris presiding. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial donation may make their contribution to the Hart Comfort House, The Duke Hose Company, The Trinity Lutheran Church or any charity of the donor's choice. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Waneta W. Presutti,

Belmont, NY - Waneta W. Presutti, 80, of 22 Willets Avenue passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Olean General Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 10, 1933 in Portville the daughter of the late Gerald B. and Beatrice Winona (Campbell) Winchell. On April 19, 1952 at St. Mary's Church in Belmont she married Leonard V. Presutti who predeceased her on October 7, 1998.

Waneta was a 1951 graduate of Belmont Central School. She began her banking career with the State Bank of Belmont and retired from the Belmont branch of Key Bank. After retirement she wintered in Florida and summered at Rushford Lake. She was a long time member of the former St. Mary's Church in Belmont, St. Mary's Altar and Rosary Society, the Red Hat Society in Florida and the Balcom Beach Card Players Club at Rushford Lake. She also enjoyed her monthly banker's luncheons.

She is survived by four sons, Michael F. (Barbara) Presutti, Steven G. (Patricia) Presutti and Mark A. (Linda) Presutti all of Belmont and Alan L. (Sharon) Presutti of Angelica, two daughters, Mary Kay Presutti of Belmont and Luanne C. (T.J.) Mead of Morris, OK, a daughter-in-law, Debora Presutti of Odessa,12 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, one brother, Leland (Ruby Slocum) Winchell of Friendship, one sister, Wanda (Duane) Waid of Interlaken as well as many nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Dana L. Presutti and a brother, Phillip Winchell.

Friends are invited to call on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and Monday from 10:00 to 10:30 am at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Belmont. The Rosary will be recited Sunday at 8:30 pm in the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 16, 2013 at 11 am in the Holy Family Church in Belmont. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Belmont. Memorial donations are suggested to the New York Provence of the Society of Jesus, The Holy Family Roman Catholic Church of Belmont or any charity of the donor's choice. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Mabel M. Budinger

Belmont, NY - Mabel M. Budinger, 73, of 5739 Church Street passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester following a brief illness. She was born August 30, 1940 in Corning the daughter of Jesse and Idabelle (Sutton) Horton. On April 22, 1977 in Belmont she married Harold R. Budinger who predeceased her on January 24, 2003.

Mabel was raised in the Campbell area. She was the owner and operator of Mabel's Place in Belvidere and for many years she was the bookkeeper for Budinger Wrecking. She loved spending time with her grandchildren; antiquing and playing the lottery.

She is survived by two sons, Ronald (Stacy) Budinger of Portville and Richard Budinger of Hornell, five grandchildren, Sienna, Halle, Gavin, Kirsten and Brooke, seven stepchildren, Harold (Monica) Budinger of Angelica, Lillian Budinger, Allen Budinger and Donna Budinger all of Friendship, Larry Budinger of Arkansas, Timothy Budinger and Betty-Jean (Dan) Smith both of Tennessee, several step grandchildren and great grandchildren, four brothers, Lawrence, Elmer, Charles and Richard Horton, five sisters, Josephine Tyler, Vera Morisman, Sarah Manning, Shirley Hollister and Sharon Daley as well as several nieces & nephews.

She was predeceased by a son, Robert Budinger, two stepsons, Gerald and Aaron Budinger, two daughters-in-law, Paula and Barb Budinger and four brothers, Jesse, Ernie, Robert and Tom Horton.

The family visitation will be on Friday, December 13, 2013 beginning at 6:00 pm and friends are invited to call on Friday from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc., 17 Schuyler Street in Belmont. The service will follow at 8:00 pm in the funeral home with Rev. Merritt Burdick presiding. Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery in Belmont. The family suggest memorial donations be made to the Amity Rescue Squad. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Beverly Lillian Grantier

Beverly Lillian Grantier of 2794 Hallsport Road Wellsville, NY passed away unexpectedly as a result of a motor vehicle accident on Sunday November 24, 2013 in Chambersburg, PA at the age of seventy seven. Beverly lived a full life with tremendous love for family, friends and community. She will be remembered as an incredibly altruistic person who had a positive influence on many lives.

Beverly was born on October 21, 1936 in Akron, Ohio to the late Irene Beardshaw Molner and George Molner. She resided near Mogador, Ohio for most of her childhood nurtured by her extended family. In 1954 Beverly graduated from Franklin Academy in Malone, NY.

In 1957 Beverly earned her degree in nursing from Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY allowing her to fulfill her lifelong commitment to helping others. While in Nursing School, she met her future husband, Gordon Grantier, through a classmate. The couple established their friendship, romance grew and on November 27, 1958, Beverly married Gordon at the Stannards Methodist Church. The couple established their home in Wellsville where they raised their three children; Denise, Garth and Scott.

During Beverly's nursing career, she worked for Jones Memorial Hospital in addition to many local physicians' offices and in industry until her eventual transition to school nursing which allowed her to serve youth and children who were always so dear to her heart. After retiring from her nursing career, Beverly continued her passion for helping others as she served for many different programs and organizations with her unique and genuine selflessness. Beverly was a hardworking and devoted member of the Wellsville and Stannards United Methodist Church where she served in many supportive capacities and presented sermons occasionally as a Lay Speaker.

Beverly served as the secretary for the Stannards Cemetery for over thirty years. Another program dear to her heart was her volunteer work for the Allegany County Office of the Aging. She was passionate in helping the senior citizens of her community.

Beverly enjoyed many special friendships and shared her joyfulness, humor, wisdom and love. She deeply cherished the strong bonds within a sisterhood of her "Tea Party Ladies" consisting of Diane Chandler, Linda Fanton, Christina Wightman, Mary Embser and the late Sandy Dillie.

Beverly is survived by her husband Gordon; daughter Denise (Mark) Wilmot of Horseheads, NY; two sons, Garth Grantier of Alfred, NY; and Scott (Erica) Grantier of Belmont, NY. Beverly was the proud, loving grandmother of Marie Sherwood, Naomi (Eric) Johnston, Vanessa Sherwood, Owen Sherwood, Payton Grantier, Derick Grantier and Elizabeth Grantier. Of all Beverly's achievements in her life, her family was her crowning achievement.

Beverly is also survived by her dear cousins Lynne Taylor of Richmond Heights, Ohio and Phillip (Nancy) McKenna of Palmetto, Florida.

A memorial service will be held in the Spring of 2014 in Wellsville, NY on a date to be announced by the family. Based on Beverly's dedication to helping our community's senior citizens and her dedication to the United Methodist Church, the family would respectfully request that donations in memoriam be given to the Allegany County Senior Foundation in care of Office For The Aging or the United Methodist Church of Wellsville.

The family of Beverly Grantier extends the greatest appreciation to all for the tremendous support, thoughts and prayers from our great community.

To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com. 

E. Helen Link

Wellsville, NY - E. Helen Link, age 85, of the Meservey Hill Road passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at the Highland Park Health Care Center in Wellsville. She was born on April 1, 1928 in Wellsville to Walter C. and Ruth Breneke Hornburg. On February 3, 1951 in Wellsville she married Harold Link who predeceased her on December 6, 2002.

Helen graduated from Wellsville High School and worked for both the Woolworth and Grants Department stores in Wellsville. She later worked the farm with her husband and will be remembered for driving the team of horses during the hay season. She was a very determined and outgoing woman who enjoyed being outside and was devoted to her family. Helen was a devout Christian who would say a prayer anywhere and at any time. She was a life member of the Trinity Lutheran Church who taught Sunday school and had been a member of the couples club. Helen enjoyed birds and was a member of the Allegany County Bird Club as well as an active participant of the Wellsville Senior Center.

She is survived by a son Gary (Nancy) Link of Wellsville and a daughter Linda (Arnold) Hurd of Wellsville; 5 grandchildren, Jackie (Andre) Harris, Ann (Brad) Ball, Amy Hurd, Laura (Andy Hunt) Link and Brian Link; 5 great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Helen was predeceased by a sister Doris Burton.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday from11 to 1 pm in the Trinity Lutheran Church with a funeral service to follow at 1 pm with Pastor Robert Morris presiding. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery and memorials may be made to Lutheran Church. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Monday, December 9, 2013

Donald C. Hough

Angelica, NY - Donald C. Hough, 87, formerly of 24 Railroad Avenue passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville with his family at his side. He was born January 9 1926 in Belmont, NY the son of the late Harry Earl and Glada (Mayo) Hough. Don lived most of his life in Angelica where he attended local schools. In his early years he was employed on freighter ships which took him to the Far East, the Mediterranean, Europe and other destinations. He was later employed by New York State as a painter for over 28 years in Rochester and Orangeburg, NY. When he retired, Don was a caregiver to his loving Mother and was never far away if other family members needed a helping hand. He was a devoted son, loving brother and a special uncle.

Don moved to Manor Hills in Wellsville in 2008 where he enjoyed visiting with his friends and watching football and baseball. Don was an avid New York Yankees fan. He loved his independence and up until a few weeks ago, he took daily walks to Burger King for breakfast and to Short's for lunch where he enjoyed talking with the folks. On extra nice days, he would walk to the drug store and to K Mart. A daily visit with his sister Lois was always most important.

Donald was the Mayo and Hough family "historian". Details of loved ones, past and present, were only a thought away in his sharp mind. He never forgot a birthday and enjoyed sending greeting cards. A simple "Love Don" meant so much to those who received Don's cards. His kindness and family values will be missed by all. Don will be remembered by his warm smile, big heart and his love of animals. Don's favorite animal was "Midnight", a big Husky dog that he brought back from his days on board the ships.

Donald is survived and will be deeply missed by his younger sister, Lois Perkins of Wellsville. Don was the epitome of an older brother watching out for his younger sister. "Uncle Don" will be sadly missed by his nieces Cheryl Young and her husband Bob of Wellsville and Sandra Riccaldo of Weston, FL. who shared a special bond with Don and were a phone call away for support or help. He is also survived by nephews Craig and Michael Perkins and eighteen great nieces and nephews. The entire family feels blessed to have had Don in their lives for so long and will cherish the memories of years of love. He is predeceased in addition to his parents by two brothers, Clarence and Clyde Hough, a Sister Lillian Anges and Nephew, Darrell Perkins.

Don's wishes of no viewing or funeral services will be honored and family members ask that any donations in his memory be made to the Angelica Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Corps, 1 Main Street, Angelica, NY 14709. Donald will be laid to rest in Forest Hills Cemetery in Belmont. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Daniel P. English

Wellsville, NY - Mr. Daniel P. English, 76, passed away serenely this Saturday, December 7, 2013, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent English welcomed son Daniel into the world on February 21, 1937 in Buffalo.

Daniel attended and graduated from Buffalo's Kensington High School in 1955. He then worked a series of area jobs and concurrently served in the U.S. Army Reserve, attaining the rank of specialist. A degree in business administration from Erie Community College soon followed. In 1966 Daniel married Carol Schrader and thereafter moved to Wellsville. In 1971 their son Richard was born, currently a resident of Charleston, S.C. David followed in 1974, and currently resides in Ithaca. In Wellsville Mr. English steadfastly worked for over three decades as a postal carrier. Accordingly, he swiftly grew to prefer the friendly nature of his adopted small town.

A former city boy, Daniel enjoyed a lifelong affinity for Wellsville's pastoral charm. He keenly favored the tranquility of a spring time creek-bed fossil hunt. Most of all, Daniel developed a lifelong passion and expertise in local Native American arrowheads and culture. To him, a farmer's freshly ploughed field was an undiscovered countryside museum. Daniel loved and relished reading history, coin collecting, travel [unforgivable puns!], his pets, friends and his family.

His wife Carol, sons Richard [Lisa] and David, and Sister Marion[Phil] Fiorentine, of St. James survive him.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, December 10, from 2 to 3 pm at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Wellsville. A service of remembrance and celebration will be held in the Church at 3 pm with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellsville. Memorials in Daniel's name may be given to the SPCA or Trinity Lutheran Church-Outreach.

Arrangements are under the direction of the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Robert L. Berg

Charlottesville, VA - Robert L. Berg, 89, of 250 Pantops Mountain Road passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2013 in his home with his family at his side. He was born February 29, 1924 in Bellevue, PA the son of the late George and Amy (Matson) Berg. On January 31, 1959 in Wellsville, NY he married Phyllis Elaine Reuning who predeceased him on August 2, 2004. They were married for 45 glorious years and each adored the other. 

Bob resided in Oak Park, Illinois from 1926 to 1942. He entered Northwestern University after high school, but soon after enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps where he served from 1943 to 1945 as a navigator on a B-29 in the 3rd Photo Reconnaissance Squadron. He bravely flew 23 combat missions over Japan and was awarded the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He returned to finish his education at Northwestern from 1946 to 1948 and obtained a B. S. Degree in Chemical Engineering. He was employed by Esso, and subsequently Exxon, for 35 years and for 10 of those years he was posted overseas in Venezuela, Brazil, England, and Singapore. He began his career as a chemical engineer and advanced to being an international marketing executive.

Bob was a wonderful husband and father who deeply valued time spent with his family. He shared his passion for skiing, golf, sailing and long walks outdoors with his sons. He had an adventurous spirit which was fueled by all of his international experiences that he loved to share with all of those around him. As a Leap Year baby, he celebrated some remarkable birthdays, including festive celebrations for his 16th, 18th and 21st birthdays. In his later years, he was fond of remarking that he was doing remarkably well despite his advancing age, and that as long as he ate well, slept well and could take a long walk that he was well satisfied. His positive outlook will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by two sons and their wives, Dr. Carl L. Berg and Dr. Martha L. Barnett of Charlottesville, VA and John A. and Lisa W. Berg of New York City, five grandchildren, Emily, Alison, Alexandra, Michael and Andrew, one sister, Frances Berg of San Francisco, CA as well as several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Al Berg, whom he loved dearly. 

A private service is being planned for a later date. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellsville, NY. The family suggest memorial donations in lieu of flowers be made in his memory to Northwestern University or the Central and Western Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.

To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com

Monday, December 2, 2013

Donald R. Linza



Shongo, NY - Donald R. Linza, 91, of 469 Route 19 South passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at home with his family and loving wife of 66 years at his side. He was born July 19, 1922 in the Town of Amity the son of the late Max and Faith (Withey) Linza. On August 30, 1947 in Shongo he married Mary Kay Bastian who survives. 


Don was a graduate of Wellsville High School. He was a veteran of WW II serving with the    U. S. Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1945 in the European Theater of Operation. He was formerly employed at Hopkins Lumber in Wellsville; Chapman's Furniture in Genesee, PA and for many years was a self employed carpenter. He was a 50 year member of the former Shongo United Methodist Church. 

Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons, Don (Donita) Linza of Wellsville Stephen (Judy) Linza of Whitesville and Todd (Sharla) Linza of Enid, OK, one daughter, Vicki (Charles) White of Wellsville, six grandchildren, Michelle Denhoff, Richard (Stephanie) Linza, Mark (Janine) Linza, Cullen Linza, Evan Linza and Nicole White, seven great-grandchildren, one sister, Marjorie Layton of Moravia, five brothers, Max (Jerry) Jr. of Houston, TX, Roger (Helen) Linza of Belmont, Raymond (Barbara) Linza of Jamestown, Harley (Phyllis) Linza of Westfield, PA and Gary (Connie) Linza of Wellsville as well as several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Marilyn Ruth Linza, a grandson, Aaron J. White and three brothers, Merle, Ernest and Dale Linza.

At Don's request there will be no service or visitation. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Home Care & Hospice or the SPCA Serving Allegany County. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com