Alice A. Van Druff

Wellsville, NY - Alice A. "Peggy" Van Druff, 86, Niles Hill Road died on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville with her family at her side. She was born June 13, 1924 in Wellsville the daughter of Peter and Lena (Johnson) Cole. On June 14, 1942 in Wellsville she married Albert F. Van Druff Sr. who predeceased her on September 29, 1999.

Peggy was a long time resident of Wellsville and formerly resided in Lilburn, Georgia for five years. While her husband was serving his country during WW II, she was employed by a U.S. Army Major. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother and attended the Riverside Assembly of God Church.

She is survived by four sons, Albert Van Druff Jr. of California, Roger (Constance) Van Druff of Kenmore, DuWayne (Sun Ho) Van Druff of Las Vegas, NV and Dwight (Carol) Van Druff of Wellsville, two daughters, Nancy (Wayne) Kleinsteuber of Toronto, CA and Stephanie Van Druff of Wellsville, 18 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, one sister, Lucille (Bud) Hackett of Wellsville, one brother, Walter Cole Sr. of Wellsville and several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by two sons, Gerald Van Druff and Stephen "Fred" Van Druff, a sister, Phyllis Cole and a brother, Irwin Cole.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday, July 3, 2010 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm at the Assembly of God Church on Riverside Drive in Wellsville. The funeral will follow visitation at 2:00 pm in the church with Rev. Fred Francisco presiding. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to the Assembly of God Church, 3218 Riverside Drive, Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Helen L. Rice

Wellsville, NY - Helen L. Rice, 76, of 100 Johnson Street died Monday, June 28, 2010 at Jones Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born November 12, 1933 in the Town of Amity, the daughter of the late Walter P. and Ruth M. (Carr) Hand.

Helen enjoyed her visits to the Wellsville Senior Center and was instrumental in forming the bingo club at the Colony Park Apartments.

She is survived by 4 brothers, Gerald R. (Dorothy) Hand of Cheektowaga, Walter R. "Barney" Hand of Scio, Donald C. (Sharon) Hand of Wellsville and William E. (Lori) Hand of Tennessee, two sisters, Doris J. Williams of Kane, PA and Edna M. (Paul) Lessard of Falconer, a dear friend, Bea Morehouse Mueckl of Orlando, FL and several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Harold N. Hand.

Friends are invited to a memorial service on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at 1:00 pm at the Colony Park Apartments; Community Room, 95 Johnson Street in Wellsville with Pastor Dick Helms presiding. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery in Scio. Memorial donations are suggested to the American Heart Association or any charity of the donor's choice. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Sarah V. Waters

Wellsville, NY - Sarah V. Waters of 155 North Brooklyn Ave. passed away on Friday, June 25, 2010, after a short illness. She was born on May 7, 1942 in Genesee, Pa. the daughter of William and Vada Graves Harrison.

Sarah graduated from Whitesville Central High School who had been a resident of the Whitesville and Andover area. She and her family had been involved in dairy farming in Whitesville and Spencerport. Sarah had worked as a home health aide in the Wellsville Area and was currently was employed by AIM. She liked to square dance and enjoyed listening and dancing on Monday Nights at the VFW to the Monday Night Players. Sarah was well known, enjoyed reading and loved animals. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend who will be remembered for her passion for helping others.

Survivors include: 4 sons, Timothy Waters of Orchard Park, Arnold (Liz) Waters of Greenwood, Kenneth (Alisa) Waters of Henrietta and Lewis Waters of Westport, IN.; 3 daughters, Tammy (Brian) Matteson of Wellsville, Sarah (Brian) Slattery of Brockport and Alma (Ronald) Hobson of Westport, IN.; 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandson; 2 sisters, Wilma Waters of Woodhull and Jean Fanton of Wellsville; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a daughter, Ellen Waters as well as 3 brothers, Charles, Earl and Harold Harrison.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, June29, 2010, at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville from 1 to 2 pm at which time a memorial service will take place. Rev. Marc Chamberlain will preside and memorials may be made to either the Willing Fire Department, Wellsville Fire Department or to the SPCA. To leave on line condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Charles W. "Doc" Ordway

Wellsville, NY - Charles W. "Doc" Ordway formerly of Bolivar passed away on June 21, 2010 at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. He was born on March 7, 1924 in Troupsburg and was married to Genevieve Clark who predeceased him in 1991.

Charles was a former resident of Olean and Bolivar. He worked for the former Davin's Junk Yard in Olean, Donferd's Sawmill in Kill Buck and for the former Stardell's Dairy in Friendship. Charles was a hard worker that never missed a day of work. He loved his family and will be remembered for his sense of humor.

Survivors include: 3 sons, Terry (Maxine) Ordway of Bolivar, William Ordway of Bolivar and Chuck (Samantha) Ordway of West Field, PA.; 3 daughters, Cindy Vennard of Wellsville, Virginia Ordway of Bolivar and Julie (Bruce) Foster of Cuba; His 3 adopted children, Larry Ordway of Wellsville, Carol Gorney of Buffalo and Debbie (Charles) Vennard of Ceres. Several Grandchildren including Brandon Charles Ordway, Kala Foster and James Vennard; several great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Betty Lou Boom of Florida and Barbara Poorman of upstate New York; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by 4 brothers and 2 sisters.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Friday, June 25, 2010, at 4:30 pm in the Wellsville Manor Care Center Activities Center at 4192 A Bolivar Road in Wellsville. Pastor Dick Helms will preside and memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. On line condolences may be left at www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Alice P. Brownell

Belfast, NY - Alice P. Brownell, 70, a former resident of 15 ½ Main Street died on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at the Wellsville Manor Care Center with her family at her side. She was born March 23, 1940 in Wellsville the daughter of the late Clarence E. and Helen Pearl (Haskins) Armstrong.

Alice was employed as a waitress at the Texas Hot and the Cross Diner in Wellsville, Ernida's in Andover and the Belfast Hotel. Alice enjoyed being a waitress and getting to know her regular customers. The highlight of Alice's career was in the early 60's while working at a diner in Rochester, she served two actors; Richard Chamberlain from the "Dr. Kildare" show and Vince Edwards from the "Dr. Ben Casey" show. She always treasured the autographed photos she received. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Belfast and enjoyed scratch off tickets.

She was a loving mother of five children, Daniel E. (Linda) Brownell, Jeanna L. Brownell, Elmer A. Brownell III, Darrold L. (Doria) Brownell and Clarence G. Brownell all of Wellsville, five granddaughters, Kay (Andy) Middaugh, Jessica L. Cole, Krystal (Chris) Howard, Deanna Brownell and Darcy Brownell, one great grandson, Dylan Howard, four brothers, Roy, John and Glenn Armstrong all of Wellsville and Neil Cline of Scio, three sisters, Vina Raught of Angelica, Helen Coy of Wellsville and Olive Jordan of Ravenna, Ohio as well as several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Gordon and Clarence Armstrong, one sister, Virginia Greenman, her husband, Elmer A. Brownell Jr. and her long time companion, Stanley Prentice.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will be Friday, June 25, 2010 at 11:00 am in the funeral home with Pastor Dick Helms presiding. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Belfast. Memorial donations are suggested to the American Lung Association or HomeCare & Hospice. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Raymond W. Hoberg Jr.

Belmont, NY - The friends of Raymond W. Hoberg Jr. are invited to a memorial service and celebration of Ray's life on Friday, June 25, 2010 at 11:00 am at the Belmont United Methodist Church with Rev. Doug Childress presiding. To leave online condolences or to read the complete obituary, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Lloyd B. Moyer

Wellsville, NY - Lloyd B. Moyer, 90, of 59 Martin Street died Saturday, June 19, 2010 at the Wellsville Highland Health Care Center…He was born October 6, 1919 in Shawmut, PA the son of the late Mark and Alice (Mann) Moyer. On July 9, 1947 in DuBois, PA he married Mary Alice Durkin who predeceased him of January 19, 2005.

Lloyd was raised in Brockway PA and was a graduate of Brockway High School. He then served with the U.S. Army during WW II. He was employed as the meat manager at the A & P Grocery Store in Wellsville. After he retired he was a bartender for the Brunswick Hotel, PJ's Pub and the Moose Lodge. He was a member of the Morrison Hayes American Legion Post 702, the Frank B. Church Post 2530 VFW and the Wellsville Moose Lodge # 601. He never missed any of his Children's many activities and went to as many of his grandchildren's games and activities as he could. He loved to see the Yankees win and he loved to see the Yankees lose. He loved the Yankees!

He is survived by a daughter, Rose Marie Scott of Alma, two sons, Richard (Jody) Moyer of Erie, PA and Mark (Susan) Moyer of Scio, seven grandchildren, Robert (Kimberly) Scott, Lyndi Scott, Joshua (Katie) Moyer, Justin (Meghan) Moyer, Elizabeth (Brian) Gamache, Katherine Moyer and he fiancé Scott Miller and Christopher Moyer, four great grandchildren, Aliceson Scott, Olivia Moyer, Brady Moyer, Lily Miller and his little feline buddy, Paka. He was predeceased by a son-in-law, Robert Scott, an infant grandson Scott, two brothers, John and Lyle Moyer, two sisters, Pearl Fleming and Olie Fremer and one nephew, Tom Fleming.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Thursday from 10:00 to 10:30 am at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc., 34 W. State Street in Wellsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday (June 24, 2010) at 11:00 am at the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville with Monsignor Vincent Becker as celebrant. Burial with military honors will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to the SPCA Serving Allegany County, Highland Health Care Resident's Council or the Scio Library. Lloyd's family sends a special thank you to Dr. Depner and all his caregivers at Highland. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Mark A. Wells

Belmont, NY - Mark A. Wells, 46, of 5293 Corbin Hill Road died at home on Thursday, June 17, 2010 surrounded by his family. He was born August 8, 1963 in Wellsville the son of Norman and Mary Jane (Empson) Wells Jr. He was a life long resident of the Belmont area and a graduate of Belmont Central School. He had attended New Horizons in Wellsville for several years and the Belmont First Baptist Church.

Mark is survived by his mother of Belmont, four sisters, Cheryl Scott of Friendship, Karen (Don) Beckwith of Angelica, Kathy (Jim) Miller of Hornell and Karol (Jay) Palmer of Hammondsport, three brothers, Marvin Wells of Scio, Martin Wells of Belfast and Jerry (Janice) Wells of Belmont, several nieces & nephews and great nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his father Norman Wells Jr. on January 13, 1998.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm and Sunday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. 17 Schuyler Street in Belmont. The funeral will follow visitation on Sunday at 3:00 pm. in the funeral home with Pastor Byron Brooks presiding. Burial will be in Oramel Cemetery. Donations in Mark's memory are suggested to the American Cancer Society. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Beatrice Frances Paulman

Belmont, NY - Beatrice Frances Paulman, 96, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at South Lake Memorial Hospital in Clermont, Florida. She was born September 20, 1913 in Allegany, NY the daughter of the late Jacob and Frances (Barnick) Bucher. On July 7, 1945 in Bradford, PA she married Edward W. Paulman who predeceased her on January 5, 1990.

"Bea" was a long time resident of Belmont before moving to Clermont, Florida in 2007. She was 33 year employee of the U.S. Department of Agriculture retired as a program assistant. She was a member of the former St. Mary's Church in Belmont and St. Mary's Altar Society. She was an avid bowler and was a league bowler at Community Lanes. Bea was a kind, generous and loving person who was always concerned for her family, friends and community. She will be greatly missed!

She is survived by four grandchildren, Lori (Hal) Lindsey of Ashburn, VA, Carol (Randy) Hayes of Titusville, FL, Sandra (Brian) Wells of Montverde, FL, and John (Liliana) Benjamin of Hawthorne, CA, 13 great grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, a brother, John (Rosemary) Bucher of Rochester, NY, a sister, Elizabeth Wilcox of Weston Mills and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased in addition to her husband by a daughter, Elizabeth Benjamin, four brothers, Donald, Albert, Harold and James Bucher and two sisters, Mildred Bucher and Virginia McAuliffe.

Friends are invited to call on Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc., 17 Schuyler Street in Belmont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday (June 19, 2010) at 11:00 am in the Holy Family Church in Belmont with Rev. Jerome Dissek as celebrant. Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery in Belmont. Memorial donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Charles Leo Coughlin

ALFRED — Charles Leo Coughlin, formerly of Alfred, passed away Monday (June 14, 2010) at the home of his son, James and Theresa Coughlin of Chenango Forks, where he been living since 2004. Leo was born Dec. 21, 1929, to Joseph and Gertrude Handel Coughlin. On June 25, 1955, he married Marguerite Dempsey, who predeceased him Feb. 10, 1986.

Leo graduated from Youngstown State College and entered the U.S. Army in 1953. While in the army, he served in Italy, Germany, South Korea and Vietnam, retiring in 1972 as a lieutenant colonel. He was an instructor with the Alfred University ROTC and moved back to Alfred after retirement to build a home and raise his family. Leo became a teacher at Immaculate Conception School in Wellsville and became the line coach for Wellsville High School football. The Colonel will be fondly missed by his players and will be remembered for his ability to tape any injury. He later taught in various school districts including Hornell and Arkport. Leo was a member of St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Alfred and later attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bath. He was a member of the Alfred Lions Club and a life member of the Military Officers Association of America.

Survivors include two sons, Michael Coughlin and James (Theresa) Coughlin; two daughters, Ellen (James) Dillon and Colleen Coughlin; six grandchildren, Kevin Coughlin and James, Thomas, Marguerite, Daniel and Patrick Dillon; a brother, Robert Coughlin; and two sisters, Agnes Daniels and Sister Mariam Coughlin.

He was predeceased by eight brothers and sisters.

Friends are invited to call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Wellsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated oat 11 a.m. Friday in St. Jude’s Catholic Church on the Alfred State Campus with Father Sean DiMaria as celebrant. His burial, with military Honors, will take place in Alfred Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial suggestions include the Marguerite Ann Coughlin Scholarship fund at Alfred University or to the Alzheimer’s Association. To send online condolences, go to www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Jim and Faith Sikaras

Wellsville, NY - The friends of Jim and Faith Sikaras are graciously invited to attend their graveside memorial service on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 11:30 am at Woodlawn Cemetery, 276 South Main Street, in Wellsville. The Rev. Peter Bryant will be presiding.

Ronald L. Morrison

Scio, NY - Ronald L. Morrison, 76, of 3894 Weinhauer Hill Road died on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville with his children at his side. He was born March 14, 1934 in Wellsville the son of the late Lowell and May (Babcock) Morrison. On October 10, 1952 in Scio he married the love of his life, Barbara Jackson who predeceased him on February 15, 2007.

Ron was raised in Wellsville and worked on dairy farms until his marriage. He later was employed at Harrison Radiator in Lockport, Wellsville Burial Case, The Wellsville Daily Reporter, Rochester Button Company in Wellsville and retired from Dresser-Rand Corporation in Wellsville in 1996 after 31 years of service.

He is survived by five children, Bradley (Colleen) Morrison of Scio, Calvin (Robin) Morrison of Wellsville, Rhonda (Donald) Clark of Scio, Monica Morrison of Scio and Matthew Morrison of Wellsville, 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, Ardell Krause of Amherst and Maxine (Alvie) Whitesell of Wellsville and several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Glen, Donald and Andrew Morrison and one sister, Evelyn Dressig.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will be Friday, June 11, 2010 at 1:00 pm in the funeral home with Rev. Charlie Emerson presiding. Burial will be in Knights Creek Cemetery in Scio. Memorial donations are suggested to the Jones Memorial Hospital Memorial Fund, The American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Raymond W. Hoberg Jr.

Belmont, NY - Raymond W. Hoberg Jr., 74, of 5471 Cemetery Hill Road died on Monday June 7, 2010 at Jones memorial Hospital in Wellsville with his loving wife at his side. He was born February 5, 1936 in Huntington, WV the son of the late Raymond W. and Stella (Kowalski) Hoberg Sr. On July 12, 1975 in Belmont he married Judy A. Hollister who survives.

Ray was raised in the Cleveland, Ohio area and moved to Belmont in September of 1974. He served with the U.S. Coast Guard during the Korea and Viet Nam era from 1954 to 1961. He was employed as CAD draftsman for Dresser-Rand Corporation in Wellsville; retiring in 2000. He was an active member of the Belmont United Methodist Church where he served as a trustee and president of the United Methodist Men's Breakfast Club. His former memberships included the Belmont Volunteer Fire Department, the Amity Rescue Squad; where he served as an EMT, the Herbert De Long Post 808 American Legion; where he served as Chaplain, the Belmont Rotary Club and the Belmont Conservation Club. He was a former Scoutmaster and volunteer for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

He currently was a volunteer for the American Red Cross and was a transporter and Meals on Wheels driver for the Allegany County Office For Aging. He was a SAREP instructor who shared his love of fishing at various children's camps for over 20 years. He was a member of the WNY Emmaus Community and attended the Enchanted Mountain Gathering in Olean. Ray was a devoted 29 year friend and follower of Bill W. and was instrumental in establishing the "Bridging the Gap" program" in area correctional facilities. Ray had a great love of reading, fishing, sailing, canoeing and leather crafts. He was a master gardener and enjoyed woodworking.

Surviving in addition to his wife Judy are, five children, Raymond W. (Ruth) Hoberg III of Ohio, Karen (Walt) Lauderdale of California, Terri (Steven) Maxwell of Kingsport, TN, Darci Hoberg and her fiancé Jerome Ladabouche both of Wellsville and PVT Joseph Hoberg, U.S. Army National Guard, stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, MO, 7 grandchildren, Odessa Smith, Jason and Eric Hoberg, Sabrina, Krista and Bryce Marvin and Ryan Maxwell and three great Grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Timothy Hoberg.

Friends are invited to a memorial service and celebration of Ray's life on Friday, June 25, 2010 at 11:00 am at the Belmont United Methodist Church with Rev. Doug Childress presiding. At his request Ray's body was donated to the University of Buffalo and there will be no prior visitation. Memorial donations are suggested to the Belmont United Methodist Church, the American Cancer Society, Camp DayDreams or the Allegany County Office For Aging. To send on line condolences go to www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Jean Louise Patrick

Andover, NY - Jean Louise Patrick, 82, of 10 Railroad Avenue passed away at home on Sunday, June 6, 2010 with her family at her side. She was born May 24, 1928 in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Edna (Griggs) Hanchett. Jean was formerly employed as telephone operator for New York Bell; a customer service representative for both New York Bell and Sammons Communication and more recently was a member of the activities staff at Wellsville Manor. She was a member of the Women of the Moose and enjoyed bowling and playing euchre and bingo.

She is survived by her lifetime companion, Clint Bundy of Andover, two sons, Michael Patrick of Wellsville and Robert Patrick of Florida, 2 nieces, Sharon (Jerry) Falletta of Groton and Susan Thomas of Wellsville, one nephew, John (Jan Reisman) Fleischman of Wellsville as well as several great nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Lois Fleischman.

Friends are invited to a memorial service on Saturday, (June 12, 2010) at 12:00 noon at Wellsville Manor, 4192 A. Bolivar Road in Wellsville with Pastor Dick Helms presiding. Memorial donations are suggested to HomeCare & Hospice, Wellsville Manor Activities Department or the Andover Rescue Squad.

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

Fred A. "Bo" Roberts

Olean, NY - Fred A. "Bo" Roberts of 1620 Avenue A passed away at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo on Wednesday June 2, 2010. He was born on September 17, 1926 in Whitesville to Fred A. and Bessie Graves Roberts. Fred was married to Marion McCarty who predeceased him.

Fred served in the US Army during WWII and retired from the former Clark Brothers in Olean after 28 years of service. He was a member of the VFW in Cuba, the American Legion in Allegany and liked to hunt and camp.

Survivors include: 2 sons, Fred A. Roberts Jr. of Wellsville, Donald White of Portville and a step son Frank (Dawn) White of Scio; 3 daughters, Patricia Roberts of Titusville, FL., Nancy (Bill) Bostley of Wellsville and Kay (Bob) Babbitt of Wellsville; 16 grandchildren, several great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.

Fred was predeceased by a brother Lon Roberts; 4 sisters, Arvilla Knapp, Violet Knapp, Phyllis Hess and Edra Ellis.

Friends may call on Saturday June 5 from 12 noon to 2 pm in the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville with the funeral service at 2 pm in the funeral home. Rev. Richard Helms will preside and burial with full military honors will be in Stannards Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Southern Tier Youth for Christ or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Walter E. "Moose" Brown

Belmont, NY - Walter E. "Moose" Brown, 67, of 4 Whitney Avenue passed away at home on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 following a lengthy illness. He was born July 13, 1942 in Wellsville the son of Albert and Joetta (Hoover) Brown.

"Moose" attended Belmont High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1962. He began his career as a tool dresser in the local oil fields and later was an oiler for Dresser-Rand Corporation in Wellsville for many years retiring in 1995. He was the immediate Past Commander of the Herbert De Long Post 808 American Legion in Belmont, an officer in the Belmont Conservation Club and a life member of the Belmont Volunteer Fire Department.

He is survived by two daughters, Tami Brown of Roseville, CA and Christine Perry of Englewood, CO, six grandchildren, one great grandson, two brothers, Richard (Elaine) Brown of North Dartmouth, MA and Thomas (Linda) Brown of Belmont, two sisters, Janice "Sis" McNinch of Wellsboro, PA and Sandra (James) Cooper of Belmont as well as several nieces & nephews.

Friends are invited to a military memorial service on Sunday, June 6th at 2:00 pm at the Herbert De Long Post 808 American Legion, 27 Schuyler Street in Belmont. There is no prior visitation and memorials are suggested to the American Legion. Arrangements are under the direction of the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc.

John William Walchli, Sr.

Wellsville, NY - John William Walchli, Sr., 88, of Wellsville, NY and Phoenix, AZ passed away May 29, 2010 in Phoenix after a brief illness. Born June 26, 1921 to Otto and Marion Judge Walchli, he graduated from Wellsville High School in 1939.

After serving in World War II in the 8th Air Force, 486 bomb group as Intelligence Specialist in Sudbury Suffolk England from 1943 to 1945 creating bombing mission maps and folders, he graduated from Syracuse University in 1946.

After working for several years in the radio broadcasting industry, he returned to Wellsville, NY in 1948 to work for Richardson Petroleum Corp, from which he retired in 1986 as President.

Mr. Walchli was a member of the New York State Oil Producers Association for over fifty years and served as its President for two years. He also served on the Energy Resources, Research and Technology Committee for the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission. In addition he has served on the Tight Sands Committee of the IPAA Society of Petroleum Engineers.

He also served as Chairman of the Eastern District Production Committee for the American Petroleum Institute including the states of New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Illinois. In addition he served as Chairman of the Secondary Recovery Study Group for the Bradford, Pennsylvania District of the Pennsylvania Grade Crude Oil Association.

Mr. Walchli served as the President of the Wellsville Chamber of Commerce and was a member for a number of years. In addition, he served on the Town of Wellsville Planning Board for seven years and the Allegany County Planning Board for thirty years. Mr. Walchli was a life member of the American Legion Post 702 of Wellsville.

Mr. Walchli served as a director of the First Trust Union Bank Board for 16 years from 1968 to 1984. He was also a member of the CFA (Chartered Financial Analysts) Society of Rochester and the CFA Institute.

Mr. Walchli was a life long member of the First United Methodist Church in Wellsville where he served as the Chairman of the Usher Committee and Chairman of the Pastoral Relations Committee. Mr. Walchli was also active in the Boy Scouts and served as Scoutmaster for Troup 22 in Wellsville, N.Y.

Mr. Walchli was a 50 year member, a Past President and a Paul Harris Fellow of the Wellsville Rotary Club which he joined in March, 1955. He was also a perennial Rotarian with the Scottsdale Rotary Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Calling hours will be Friday June 4 from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 am at the First United Methodist Church in Wellsville.

He is survived by his wife Anne, daughter Barbara (Larry Seay), sons John (Lisa Clark) and Jim and grandsons Kyle and John Richard. He was predeceased by his daughter Elizabeth (Betsy) and his brother Edward.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wellsville Rotary Education Fund, attention John Walchli Memorial Rotary Scholarship, P.O. Box 391, Wellsville, NY 14895.