Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Garrett W. Scott, 76

Wellsville, NY – Garrett W. Scott, 76, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Wellsville Manor Care Center, Wellsville, NY.  Garrett was born May 24, 1948, in Olean, the son of the late Garrett Paul and Virginia (Vossler) Scott.

At the request of the family there are no services planned at this time. A private burial will be arranged at a future date. Arrangements are under the direction of the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Wellsville, NY.

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Daniel Hart, 46

Wellsville, NY – Daniel Hart, 46, of Hanover Hill Road, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Strong Memorial Hospital with family by his side. He was born September 12, 1978, in Wellsville, the son of Francis David and Lucille (Smith) Hart. 

Dan was raised in Wellsville and was a 1996 graduate of Wellsville High School. He continued his education at Alfred State College, earning his associates degree. He was formerly employed by Harts Meat Market, Dresser Rand as a machinist, and the in the Maintenance Department for Allegany County. 

He is survived by: his mother, Lucille; siblings, Eileen (Tim) Shea, Patrick (Julie) Hart, Kathryn (Patrick) Dempsey, John (Virginia) Hart, Sarah Swisher, and Josephine Hart and her husband Brent Bailey, all of Wellsville; brother-in-law, Craig (Nora) Burdick of Wellsville; life-long friend Eddie Gee of Wellsville; beloved dogs Doc and Tuco; as well as several niecesnephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by: his father, Dave; brother, Michael Hart; sister, Bridget Hart Burdick; brother-in-law, Butch Swisher; and niece, Rachel Swisher

Friends are invited to call on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 5 to 8 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home of Wellsville, 34 West State Street. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 11 am in Immaculate Conception Church of Wellsville, 36 Maple Avenue. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Please consider memorial donations to: The David A. Howe Public Library, 155 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY 14895; or to the Allegany County Comfort House, 141 East State Street, Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com .

Monday, November 18, 2024

Constance J. Mills, 86

Wellsville, NY – Constance J. Mills86, passed away on Sunday, November 17,2024, at the Wellsville Manor Care Center following a lingering illness. She was born May 5, 1938, in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Alfred G. and Zennia (Griswold) Allen. On Christmas Eve in 1955she married her husband of sixty-five yearsDavid “Red” Mills, who predeceased her August 2, 2021.

Connie was a stay-at-home mom, until she began her career with Peterson’s Drug Store, which eventually transitioned to Walgreens, from where she retired in 2005. She loved working in her flower garden, knitting, and reading Romance andMystery novels.

She is survived by a daughter, Debora M. (James) Richardson of Wellsville; a son, Dale C. (Kathy) Mills of Fort Edward; six grandchildren; four great-grandsons;one sister Ann Gee; two sisters-in-law, Dona Mills and Maureen Strauss; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, and husband, she was predeceased by a son, Dennis A. Mills; two sistersErma Allen and Audrey (Elwood) Miller; and three brothers-in-law, Robert Gee, Robert Mills, and Douglas Strauss

A private graveside service in Woodlawn Cemetery is being planned for later this week. Please consider memorial donations to the SPCA Serving Allegany County, 5440 NY-19, Belmont, NY 14813. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com .

Bruce C. Caldwell, 87

Belmont, NY – Bruce C. Caldwell, 87, of Maple Street, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at St. James Mercy Hospital after a brief illness. He was born April 4, 1937, in Kane, PA, the son of the late Robert and Grace (Olinger) Caldwell. 

Bruce was raised in Belmont, graduating from Belmont Central School in 1955. He entered the workforce and was employed by Borden’s in Belmont, and Belmont BOCES, before finding his career at Worthington/Dresser-Rand Corporation, retiring in 2000. Together with his father, Robert Caldwell, Bruce owned and operated a TV sales and service business in Belmont and owned and operated two motion picture theaters, one in Belmont and one in Cuba NY.

Outside of his employment, he was a member of the Village Board for several years, was a volunteer firefighter – working his way to Fire Police, was an avid Buffalo Bills fan, and frequent supporter of high school sports (volunteering as score keeper for BCS basketball and umpire for BCS baseball). Additionally, he was a member of the American Legion Post 808 and a former member of the Belmont Presbyterian Church. 

He is survived by three siblings, Sarah Catherine (Phillip) Wesche and Bryan Marshall (Barbara) Caldwell, both of Belmont, and Darrell John (Mary) Caldwellof Russell, KY, as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three siblings and their spouses, Robert C. (Marian) Caldwell Jr., Barbara Ann (Russell) Tompkins, and David William Caldwell. 

Friends are invited to call on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 11 am to 1 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home of Belmont, 17 Schuyler Street. His funeral will follow at 1 pm in the funeral home with Rev. Bill Willson presiding. Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery of Belmont. Please consider memorial donations to the SPCA Serving Allegany County, 5440 NY-19, Belmont, NY 14813. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.  

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Roy E. Costley, 67

Mills, PA – Roy E. Costley, 67, formerly of Marsh Creek Road, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 8, 2024, at UPMC Cole Hospital in Coudersport. He was born January 3, 1957, in Wellsville, the son of the late Howard and Hilda (Halsey) Costley. 

Roy was raised in Wellsville and was a 1976 graduate of Belmont High School. He continued his education at SUNY Corning, where he pursued his funeral directing license. Once licensed, he worked for some time in Corning at a Mortician, until he returned to Wellsville to focus on his health. Outside of his career, he liked to hunt, attended every church’s Chinese auction, loved his guitars, music, and movies. 

He is survived by: siblings, Howard (Bev) Costley of Connecticut and Clarence (Darla Sherwood) Miles of Wellsville; sister-in-law, Kay Costley of Florida; step-siblings; a special great-nephew, Denton Sherwood; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother and stepfatherHilda and Jesse Reese, father, Howard Costley, and brother Roger Costley. 

Following Roy’s wishes, there are no services being planned at this time. Please consider memorial donations to the SPCA Serving Allegany County, 5440 NY-19, Belmont, NY 14895. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com .

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Lorena A. Condon, 95

Nashville, TN – Lorena A. Condon, 95, formerly of Wellsville, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Trevecca Rehabilitation and Healingwith her family by her side. She was born June 22, 1929, in Alma, the daughter of the late Fred and Elvina (Chandler) Studer. On February 21, 1948, in Portville, she married Thomas Condon, who predeceased her April 24, 2002. 

Lorena was a life-long resident of the Willing area. She was a Wellsville High School graduate, and at the age of 40, she graduated from Nursing School in Hornell in 1970. After 24 years of nursing, she retired from Jones Memorial Hospital. Outside of her career, she was a member of Sacred Heart Church of Genesee and was active in their St. Agnes Guild. 

She is survived by: three sons, John (Linda Rucker) Condon of Nashville TN, Michael T. Condon of High View, WV, and Thomas (Elza) Condon Jr. of Brookfield, CT; grandchildren, Jen Fogg of Mt. Dora, FL, Jeff Condon of Des Moines, IA, Nicole Condon and Matt Condon both of Woodbridge, VA, and Christian Condon and Jessica Condon both of Brookfield, CT; six great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, and husband of 54 years, she was predeceased by: a grandson, Mike Condon; twosisters, Luella Amidon and Lauretta Birmingham; and three brothers, Leon Studer, Hubert Studer, and Paul Studer. 

Services are being held at Hibbett and Haley Funeral Home of NashvilleTennesseeA graveside service in York Corners Cemetery of Willing will be celebrated at a later datePlease consider memorial donations to Sacred Heart Church, 263 Main Street, Genesee, PA 16923: or to Jones Memorial Hospital, 191 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com .

Monday, November 4, 2024

Anthony M. Grisewood, 59

Belmont, NY – Anthony M. Grisewood, 59, of Maple Street, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, in his home. He was born October 9, 1965, in Wellsville, the son of the late Mortimer A. “Mort” Jr. and Margaret “Jo” (Hosley) Grisewood

Tony was raised in Belmont and was a 1983 graduate of Belmont High School. Upon graduation, he enlisted with the United States Army and served from 1983 to 1985. He attended Alfred State College’s Wellsville Campus. He found his career at Dresser-Rand Corporation as an electrician, where he was well liked by his fellow employees, retiring when the Wellsville plant closed. Outside of his employment, he was a member of the Belmont American Legion Herbert DeLong Post 808, was a charter member of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 808 and was a former member of the Wellsville Moose Lodge 601. He loved to fish, bowl, play golf, garden, and adored his dogs. During his illness, Tony was lovingly cared for by his brothers, sisters, and life-long best friends Alan and Sherri Presutti. 

He is survived by two sons, a grandson, Mortimer A. Grisewood III; three sisters, Mary Janet (David) Robbins of Katy, TX, Frances Young of Belmont, and Kathleen Grisewood of Belmont; two brothers, John (Rebecca) Grisewood of Olean and Daniel Grisewood of Olean; and several beloved nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Kevin Young. 

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 3:00 – 6:00 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home of Belmont, 17 Schuyler Street. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 10 am in Holy Family Catholic Church, 5 Milton Street, Belmont, NY. Burial with full military honors will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery of Belmont. Please consider memorial donations to Allegany County Cancer Services, PO Box 534, Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com .