Sarah “Sally” (Schaal) Smalley, 95

Wellsville, NY - Sarah “Sally” (Schaal) Smalley went home to be with her Lord and Savior onWednesday, July 24, 2024. Sally was born on February 10, 1929, in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of Earl Volk and Helen (Dye) Schaal.

Sally graduated from Michigan State University in 1951. There she met and married her college sweetheart, Bruce Alan Smalley. Upon marriage, theybecame United Methodist missionaries and spent the next 11 years in Southern Rhodesia, where she taught sewing, cooking and other homemaking skills to the local African women. Sally was a true helpmate and partner to Bruce in all of life’s endeavors.  

In 1963, the Smalleys moved back to the United States to live near her family in East Aurora, NY. In 1972, Bruce was offered a new job with Cooperative Extension in Belmont, NY. While in Belmont, they served the United Methodist Church, faithfully, for nearly 50 years.

Sally had 4 children of whom she was very proud. Fred (Julie) Smalley of Levan, Utah, Bob (Laurie) Smalley of Brant Lake, NY, Percillah (Mark) Woodard of Brockport, NY, and Carol (Bill) Tompkins of Belmont, NY. She was blessed with 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, whom she prayed for daily.

As a wife and mother, she was “all in.” Whether it was 4-H, a sporting event,  school activity, or some other project, she was always there, supporting her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in anything that piqued their interest. Her generous heart, huge smile, infectious laugh and giving spirit contributed to a life well-lived.

A private family graveside service is being planned for a later date. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Eugene Cowper Ashline, 93

Wellsville, NY – Eugene Cowper Ashline, 93, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Highland Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born June 10, 1931, in Huntington, Long Island, the son of the late Eugene Joseph and Ivy Ruby (Grace) Ashline. On April 4, 1959, in Genesee, PA, he married his wife of 59 years, Audine M. Say, who predeceased him on April 2, 2018.

Gene was a 1947 graduate of Highland Springs High School in Highland Springs, VA. He continued his education at Northeastern University in Boston, MA, earning his BSME in 1953. He found his career in the Worthington Corporation, beginning in Harrison, NJ, and after participating in their multi-location training program, he was assigned to their Steam Turbine Division in Wellsville. He remained with Worthington, and their successor companies, for 40 years, attaining the position of Engineering Manager – Standard Products before retiring from Dresser-Rand Corp. in 1993. Outside of his employment, he followed his long-standing interest in railroad equipment, operations, facilities, and history by being a member of the National Railway Historical Society’s Niagara Frontier Chapter in Tonawanda. Additionally, he was a member of the Stannards United Methodist Church for 58 years, singing in their choir, until their closure in 2017, from 2018 until his passing, he attended the Allentown United Methodist Church. 

He is survived by a brother, Ronald Clive Ashline of Oak Ridge, TN; a nephew, Peter Cowper Ashline of Signal Mountain, TN; and a niece, Debra Sue Horn, of Lexington, KY. 

Friends are invited to call on Friday, August 2, 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville, 34 West State Street. Thefuneral will follow at 11:00 am, in the funeral home with Celebrant Kathy Timpano presiding. The burial will be next to his wife, in Genesee Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to any charity of the donor's choice.To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com

Patricia and Henry “Butch” Mueller, Committal Service Announcement

Atlanta, GA – The friends of Patricia and Henry “Butch” Mueller are invited to attend their committal service on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 11:00 am in Woodlawn Cemetery of Wellsville, NY, 276 South Main Street. Patricia passed on May 15, 2024. To read her complete obituary, or to leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com

Janet Evelyn Jinske, 85

Syracuse, NY – Janet Evelyn Jinske, 85, of Syracuse, NY, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Janet was born in Wellsville, NY, to Marshall and Edna (Hanks) Weinman. 

Upon getting married in 1964 she moved to Stevens Point, Wisconsin. She had five children in Stevens Point before moving to Liverpool, NY in 1978. Janet worked as a word processor for Bond, Schoeneck & King before retiring in 2001. She made people laugh with her quick wit and feisty sarcasm. Janet loved people watching, chatting with family and strangers alike, sharing recipes, crafting, flowers, gardening and all animals, even feeding squirrels straight from her hand. She enjoyed watching Yankees baseball, Syracuse University football and basketball, and most especially her “story”, the Young & the Restless. She also loved doing crossword puzzles, word searches and playing Solitaire. Her door was always open for anyone who wanted to come home. 

Janet is predeceased by her parents, Skip and Edna; her brother, Jim Weinman; and long-time partner, David Fahey. She is survived by her brother, Donald Weinman; her five children: Lisa (Rob) Hall, Laurie St-Amour, Lynn (Andrew) Heyman, Loni Durham and Jonathan Jinske; 11 grandchildren: Ashley (Sean) Hiller, Kelsey (Corey) Mancini, Tim (Katie) Durham, Ilayna Busch, Mason Busch, Lizzie Hall, Hannah Hall, Derek Heyman, Josey Heyman, Jonathan Jinske II, and Evelyn Jinske; six great-grandchildren; and other extended family members, nieces and nephews. She was dearly loved and will be missed. 

A memorial service for family and friends will be held August 3 in Wellsville, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Francis House, 108 Michaels Avenue, Syracuse, NY, 13208 or francishouseny.org

Eugene Allen, Service Announcement

Wellsville, NY – The friends and family of Eugene Allen are invited to a memorial service with full military honors on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 1:00 pm at Allentown Volunteer Fire Department, on Church Street. A celebration of life will follow in the fire hall. Gene passed on June 7, 2024. To read the complete obituary, or to leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com. 

Mary L. Austin, age 100

Belmont, NY – Mary L. Austin, age 100, formerly of Belmont passed away on Saturday July 20, 2024, at Jones Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 29, 1923, in Wayland to the late David and Mabel (King) Frazer. On October 16, 1993, she married Charles Austin, who predeceased her.

Mary graduated from Savona High School and lived in that area until she married Charlie and moved to Belmont. She ran a day care in Savona and was a member of, and cleaned, the Bath Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). She loved music and dancing and met Charlie while at a church dance, they later married. She became a member of the Wellsville Branch of the LDS Church and along with Charlie they sold rhubarb from their home in Belmont. She was active with the Relief Society, Green Thumb, and Meals onWheels. She loved cats, enjoyed crocheting, ceramics, driving her Volkswagen,and driving her PT Cruiser. The family would like to thank the staff at Wellsville Manor Hills and Jones Memorial Hospital for the wonderful care she received.

Survivors include 8 grandchildren, James (Patricia) Morgan, John Morgan, JefferyMorgan, Jeremy Morgan, Mindy Bulkley, Lynette Johnson, Steven Hovis and Dawn (Ben) Hovis Criss; 16 great grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.

She outlived her children, Rose Mary Hovis and David Morgan; her siblings and her husbands, Howard Clugstone, Leonard Morgan, and Charles Austin.

Friends are invited to call on Friday, July 26, from 11 am until 1 pm in the Wellsville Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 100 CrescentDrive. The funeral service will be held at 1 pm following visitation with President Daniel Howe presiding. Burial will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery Please consider memorial contributions in Mary’s name to your local SPCA. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Jane W. White, 89

Corning, NY – Jane W. White, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born March 26, 1935, in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Paul W. and Genevieve (Graham) Weinhauer.

Jane was a lifelong resident of Wellsville, graduating from Wellsville High School in 1953. On September 4, 1954, she married her beloved husband of 61 years, Charles “Chuck” White, who predeceased her in 2016. She started working at the Bradley Producing Company and then found her career as the Church Secretary of Trinity Lutheran Church, where she served for over thirty years. 

Proud of her faith, she was a devoted member of the Church and its various organizations. She was a loyal friend, maintaining lifelong friendships with those she held dear and spending many Tuesday afternoons with her bridge group gals. Above all, she cherished her family, giving her purpose and joy. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. It was through her family that her love shined. She will forever be remembered for gentle praise, strength, and warmth and for living her life with grace, and elegance.

Jane is survived by: a daughter Carrie W. (Leon) Smith of Corning; 2 sons Charles D. (Debora) White of Hartford and Bradley P. (Tracy) White of Anderson, SC; 7 grandchildren, Jason (Carrie Langley) Horton, Laura (Aaron) Clark, Lawrence (Crystal) Horton, Janine Kubricky, Dillon (Ashley Olden) White, Alexis (Ryan) Padden and Jada White; many great-grandchildren; a brother William Weinhauer; and two nieces, Janet Kemp and Jeannine Weinhauer and two nephews, Stephen and Robert Kisel.

Friends are invited to call on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 11 to 12 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church of Wellsville. Her funeral will begin at 12 noon, in the church with the Reverend Dr. Eric Ash presiding. Followed by a luncheon from 12:30 to 1:30. Private burial will be in the Woodlawn cemetery. Please consider memorial donations to Trinity Lutheran Church, 470 North Main St., Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave Online condolences please visit embserfuneralhome.com