Celia E. Duke

Wellsville, NY - Celia E. Duke, 88, of 244 N. Main Street died on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at the Wellsville Manor Care Center following a long illness. She was born July 19, 1921 in Belmont the daughter of Louis and Jennie (Presutti) Jordan. On May 2, 1944 in St. Louis, MO she married Douglas E. Duke who predeceased her on December 8, 2008.

Celia was first employed as a legal secretary for Attorney Norman Fitzer in Wellsville and during WW II she was employed at Worthington Corporation in Wellsville. In 1962 she returned to Worthington Corporation as an executive secretary until her retirement. She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church and a former member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She had a true love of nature and wildlife; especially wild birds. She supported her boys and their friends in their many birding adventures. She enjoyed playing Bridge, reading and was an avid Boston Redsox and Cleveland Browns fan. She also had a wonderful memory for sport trivia.

She is survived by two sons, Oak (Susan) Duke IV and Alan Duke both of Wellsville, four grandchildren, Oak Duke V, Ethan Duke, Alana Duke, Cameron Duke, a great granddaughter, Ava Grace Duke and two step granddaughters, Sarah Harris and Kathryn Moxley as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and a special friend Valerie Vreeland of Wellsville. She was predeceased by her father who was born in Forino, Italy and whose name was Luigi Giordano before coming to America; her mother who was born in Bugnara, Italy and whose name was Jemma Giovannina before coming to America; five brothers, Joseph, Louis, Max, John and James Jordan and three sisters, Josephine Serio and Amelia and Marian Jordan.

Friends are invited to a graveside service on Saturday, January 2, 2009 at 1:00 pm in Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellsville with Pastor Dick Helms presiding. There will be no prior visitation. Memorial suggestions include the David A. Howe Public Library or any charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville.

Charles John "Chucky" Waters

Wellsville, NY - Charles John "Chucky" Waters, 50, of 4192 Bolivar Road died on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at the Wellsville Manor Care Center following long battle with cancer. He was born August 3, 1959 in Buffalo the son of Robert E. and Patricia R. (Lincoln) Waters. Chucky played football for Wellsville and was a 1979 graduate of Wellsville High School. He was a former employee of Bell Equipment in Wellsville and was a member of the Morrison Hayes Post 702; Sons of the American Legion.

He is survived by his mother, Patricia R. Goupil of Duke Center, PA, a daughter, Courtney Ann Waters of Wellsville, two brothers, Robert W. Waters of Wellsville and David M. Waters of Belmont, two sisters, Brenda J. Waters of Niagara Falls, NY and Patricia M. (Michael) Beckwith of Wellsville and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. His unlimited kindness will be missed by his family and many friends.

He was predeceased by his father and a brother, James A. Morley.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. A memorial service will follow visitation at 4:00 pm Saturday in the funeral home with Pastor Dick Helms presiding. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellsville. Memorial donations are suggested to the Activities Department of the Wellsville Manor Care Center or to the Morrison Hayes Post 702 American Legion in Wellsville.

Elsie Andolina

Wellsville - Elsie Andolina of Riverview Heights passed away on Saturday December 26, 2009 at the St. James Mercy Hospital. She was born on September 18, 1925 in Retsof to Angelo and Adele Grandi Zanni. On August 20, 1949 in Retsof she married Frank Andolina who survives.

Elsie graduated from York Central School and in 1953 she and her husband moved to Wellsville. She worked for the former first Trust union Bank in Wellsville for 17 years retiring in 1984. Elsie dedicated her life to her family and instilled the value of education and a strong work ethic. She was very proud of the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren and was an avid bridge player. Elsie was a member of the immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville.

Survivors include: her husband of 60 years, Frank; a son Dr. Richard (Molly) Andolina of Arkport; two daughters, Pamela (Anthony) Farvo of Henrietta and Dr. Patricia (Robert Persia) Andolina of Spencerport; 8 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents; a brother James Zanni and a sister Dora Olsen

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday December 29 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm in the J.W.Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. A prayer service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated by Monsignor Vincent Becker at 11;30 am in the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville. Burial will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery in Geneseo. Memorials may be made to either the David A. Howe Library in Wellsville or to Mercy Suite at St. James Mercy Hospital.

Thelma A. Horton

Belmont, NY - Thelma A. Horton, 81, a former resident of 82 Greenwich Street entered her heaven of rest to be with her Blessed Savior on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville. She was born on June 8, 1928 in Belmont the daughter of Kenneth C. and Laconia (Thomas) Norton. She was blessed by having the love of two fathers, the other being George W. Potter who raised her. On June 15, 1946 she married her childhood sweetheart, Frank Horton who predeceased her on August 22, 1991.

Thelma attended Belmont High School and graduated from Buffalo East High School in 1945. Prior to her marriage, she was employed as a bookkeeper and assistant buyer for the wholesale / retail firm of H. L. Wagner Company in Buffalo, NY and prior to her retirement she was employed by the Allegany County Office for the Aging. Thelma and her husband were charter members of the Allegany County ARC; founded in 1961. She served the ARC for many years as secretary, treasurer, as a member of the Board of Directors and a member of several special committees. In 1990 she was honored with a plaque from the ARC for "Significant Years of Service". In 1970 she founded and was President of the Allegany County Association for Children with Learning Disabilities. She was instrumental in establishing the first class for emotionally handicapped children in Allegany County. Through her efforts and funding from Shriners Club, she was able to purchase the film "Why Billy Couldn't Learn" which was used as a teaching tool throughout Allegany County.

Thelma was a former member and secretary of the Herbert W. Delong American Legion Auxiliary Unit # 808 in Belmont, former member of the Allegheny Valley Antique Auto Club of America, a member and past secretary at the Belmont First United Methodist Church and for several years she was facilitator for the Allegany County Alzheimer's Support Group.

She is survived by be her beloved children, Jerry (Jan) Horton of Vandling, PA, Kenneth (Mary) Horton of Cuba, Christopher D. Horton of Belmont, Kathleen Rulison and Tina Horton of Belmont, Vicki (John) Hall of Penn Yan and Honor (Timothy) Kinney of Tarpon Springs FL, 14 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, Wendell (Kathleen) Norton of Friendship and Virgil Potter of Houghton, one sister, Irma (Marti) Numeracki of Belmont and several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by a grandson, Christian Horton in 1992, who spent most of his young life with her, a sister, Margaret Haynes and a brother, Wilfred Norton.

Friends are invited to call on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Belmont and Monday, December 28, 2009 from 10-11 am at the Belmont First United Methodist Church. The funeral will follow at 11 am in the church with Rev. Douglas Childress and Pastor Dick Helms presiding. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery in Scio. Memorial donations are suggested to the Allegany ARC, the Amity Rescue Squad or the Gideons.

Vernon J. Barlow

Wellsville, NY - Vernon J. Barlow, 76, of 26 Pine Street died unexpectedly on Monday, December 14, 2009 at Millard Fillmore Gates Hospital in Buffalo following a long struggle with Parkinson Disease. He was born on May 7, 1933 in Wellsville the son of Vernon and Jenny (Cole) Barlow.

Vern was a 1952 graduate of Wellsville High School. He joined the U.S. Army in February of 1953 and served in the Korean War until February of 1956. He was employed at Dresser-Rand Corporation in Wellsville from 1956 until his retirement in 1995. He was a 53 year member of the Morrison-Hayes Post 702 American Legion; he enjoyed all sports, especially his beloved Yankees, the Buffalo Bills and the Buffalo Sabres. He loved yard work, landscaping, flower gardens and keeping his house and yard looking great. He also loved animals; his cats were very special to him.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Duffy) Barlow, a son, Master Sergeant David (Lynda) Barlow USAF of Knoxville, TN, a daughter, Tracy (Jeff Starks) Barlow of Andover, two granddaughters, Hannah and Lauren Barlow and several nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will be Friday, December 18, 2009 at 11:00 am in the funeral home with Pastor Dick Helms presiding. Burial, with military honors will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Belmont. In lieu of flowers memorial donations are suggested to the SPCA Serving Allegany County or the American Parkinson Disease Association.

Karl J. Schoenherr

Wellsville, NY - Karl J. Schoenherr, 83, of 8 Meadowbrook Court passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at Highland Hospital in Rochester following a long illness. He was born August 23, 1926 in Washington, DC the son of Dr. Karl E. and Regina (Kees) Schoenherr. He was married to the former Patricia Wall who predeceased him on December 28, 2003.

Karl graduated from the Perkiomen School in Pennsburg, PA in 1944. He was appointed to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY in December of 1944 and served on a Merchant Marine tanker from April of 1945 to June of 1946. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1950 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He did his graduate work at Purdue University in Mechanical Engineering. He was employed at C. E. Air Preheater Company in Wellsville for 38 years; retiring in 1988.

He was a life member of the Emerald Hook & Ladder Company # 3 in Wellsville, where he served at treasurer for many years. He was also a member of the Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Society of Professional Engineers, the Pi Tau Sigma and Sigma Xi fraternities for engineers and scientists and was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville where he served as an usher.

He is survived by a son, Mark J. Schoenherr of Wellsville, a former daughter-in-law, Angela Schoenherr of Hinsdale, three grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Friends are invited to call today from 7-9 pm, Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm, and Thursday from 12:00 to 12:30 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 1:00 pm in the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville with Monsignor Vincent Becker as Celebrant. Burial, with military honors will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Wellsville. In lieu of flowers memorial donations are suggested to the Immaculate Conception Church or the SPCA Serving Allegany County.

Kathleen"Judy" Dewey

Belmont - Kathleen"Judy" Dewey of the Old Whithy Road passed away on Sunday December 13, 2009 at the Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville. She was born on July 26, 1943 in Corning to Edward and Nellie Potter Crandall.

Judy graduated from Angelica High School. She lived and worked in Rochester and later moved back to this area. For many years she was a bartender for the Elks Lodge in Wellsville where she enjoyed socializing with her many friends. Judy was a social member of the American Legion Post 808 in Belmont and will be remembered for the many pool parties she hosted at her home on Old Whithy Road.

Survivors include: a son Michael Schneider of Salamanca; two nieces, Debbie Freeman and Cindy Mostacato; three nephews, Edward Pastor Jr., Jim Pastor and Timmy Pastor and a life long friend, Linda Green of Green Valley, AZ.

Judy was predeceased by: her two husbands, Ralph Schneider and Leon Dewey, her long time companion Al Brooks and her sister Betty Pastor.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday December 16 from 11 am to 1 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Belmont. Her funeral service will take place at the conclusion of calling hours in the Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Ward presiding. Burial will take place in Forest Hills Cemetery and memorials in Judy's name may be made to the Amity Rescue Squad.

Mary T. Resue

Greenfield, Wisconsin - Mary T. Resue, 88, died November 22, 2009 in Greenfield, WI. with her family at her side. She was born and was raised in Trenton NJ. On February 14, 1942 in Trenton she marred Dale C. Resue who predeceased her on June 9,2007.

Mary was very active in the Order of the Eastern Star, she was a former member of the Jones Memorial Hospital Auxiliary in Wellsville, and after retirement she was “Miss Sunshine” in her senior community for many years in Florida. Mary graduated as an LPN from College and was employed as a nurse for many years before starting a family. She then worked as a Home Health Aide before retiring to Florida. Her last few years she resided in Wisconsin near her daughter’s family.

She is survived by a son Dale C. (Bonnie) Resue, Jr.of Broomall, Pa.; a daughter Tenly Resue (Brian) Griffin of New Berlin, Wi.; two grandchildren, Michaela and Blake Griffin, a sister Margaret Froelich of Canton, OH., a niece, Peggy Froelich and her husband, Steve Patellio of Jemez, NM and a Nephew, David (Donna) Froelich of Canton, OH.

Services will be on December 10th at the National Cremation Society Chapel in Hudson , Florida. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leslie Newland Thomas Memorial Scholarship, %Wellsville Central Schools , 126 W. State St. , Wellsville , N.Y. 14895 or send cards to Borgwardt Funeral Home, Family of Mary Resue, 1603 S. 81st, West Allis, WI., 53214. Greenfield, Wisconsin

Marguerite A. Cornelius

Wellsville, NY - Marguerite A. Cornelius, 88, a former resident of the Pikeville Road died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at the Highland Healthcare Center in Wellsville. She was born January 2, 1921 in Alma, the daughter of George and Flossie (Terrette) Quick. In 1939 she married Robert L. Cornelius who predeceased her in 1988.

Marguerite was a first employed at the Alcas Corporation and the Tile Plant in Olean and later was a long time employee of Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville. After she retired, she worked as a private health aide. She was a life member of Alma United Methodist Church. Marguerite was like a loving grandmother to everyone and welcomed those in need into her home.

She is survived by five children, Roberta Mesler and Bonnie Fanton both of Wellsville, Carolyn (Bud) Slocum of Shinglehouse, PA, Larry (Connie Braley) Cornelius of Wellsville and Penny Baker of Alma, two foster sons, Ricky Skiver of Gerry, NY and Jerry Skiver of Alma, NY, two sisters, Lucille (Carl) Dickerson of Belmont and Betty Childs of Portville, a sister in law, Joan Quick of Statesville, NC, 27 grandchildren, 51 great grandchildren, 52 great-great grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by three sisters, Joyce Schoonover, Mildred Lewis and Wanetta Hardy and a brother, Julius Quick.

Friends are invited to call on today (Wednesday December 9) from 2:00 – 4:00 & 7:00 – 9:00 pm and Thursday from 1:00 – 2:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. The funeral will follow visitation at 2:00 pm Thursday (December 10, 2009) in the funeral home with Rev. Clara Wilder presiding. Burial will be in York Corners Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to the Alma United Methodist Church.

Rosemary D. Ewart

Town of Wirt - Rosemary D. Ewart of the Dimmick Road passed away on Saturday November 28 at the Jones Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 4, 1928 in Rochester to Edmond T. and Marion C. Burns Ewart.

Rosemary was a longtime resident of Rochester who enjoyed visiting her brother’s home on the Dimmick Road. She was a hairdresser for Sibley’s Department Store in their beauty salon and later was a cosmetology instructor for the Wayne County BOCES. Rosemary was a member of the Peace the Christ Parish at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Rochester.

She is survived by a brother, Thomas E. Ewart of Wirt a sister in law Florence M. Ewart of Rochester, 2 nieces and a nephew, 3 grandnieces and several cousins.

She was predeceased by her parents and a brother Robert W. Ewart.

Friends may attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday December 5, 2009 at 11 am in the St. John’s Evangelic Catholic Church on Humboldt Street in Rochester. Memorials in Rosemary’s name may made to the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center 1275 York Ave, New York, NY. 10065 . Arrangements are under the direction of the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville.