Genevieve "Lucille" MacEwan

Belmont, NY - Genevieve "Lucille" MacEwan, loving wife, mother, grand mother and great grand mother, of Noble Street passed away on Friday, November 26, 2010 at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. She was born on August 29, 1915 in Ellicottville to Herman and Evelyn Quinlan Salzer. On September 9, 1939 in Bolivar she married William MacEwan who predeceased her on July 17, 1992.

Lucille was a long time resident of Willets Avenue in Belmont. She graduated from Bolivar Central School in 1933 and was the secretary at Murphy and Son in Ellicottville from 1933 to 1939. She later worked along side her husband "Bill" for many years keeping book for their business, "MacEwan Welding" in Belmont. Lucille was an avid bowler and former member of the Tuesday Night Woman's Rollette Bowling League in Belmont. She was an avid card player and crossword puzzle worker. Lucille was a long time member of the St. Mary's Church and its Alter and Rosary Society. Most of all Lucille will be remembered for her loving, caring ways; always there to lend a helping hand wherever needed. Her greatest joy in life was loving and caring for her husband, children, grand children and great grandchildren.

Survivors include: a daughter Mary (John) Plummer of Belmont; a son, Richard (Barbara) MacEwan of Murrell Inlet, SC.: 2 grandsons, Christopher (Lisa) Plummer of Belmont and Scott MacEwan of Charlotte, NC.: 2 granddaughters, Karen (Steve) Melton of Cuba and Julie (Emilo) Zoli of Rochester: 6 great granddaughters, Mychea, Alyssa, Daesha, Annaleece, Ariel and Ashtyn: As well as several nieces and nephews.

Lucille was predeceased by a brother Eugene Salzer and a sister Helen MacEwan

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, November 30, 2010, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Belmont. A prayer service will be held at 10:30 am at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 1, 2010, followed by A Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11 am at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Belmont. Monsignor Vincent Becker will be the celebrant and burial will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Amity Rescue Squad; to leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Theresa Fretz

Wellsville, NY - Theresa Fretz, 86, of 2414 Stannards Road, formerly of Malvern, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. She was born October 16, 1924 in Glen Lyon, PA. She was married to Alfred W. Fretz who predeceased her in 1999.

Theresa retired from Deluxe Check Printers in Paoli, PA, where she was employed for 25 years. She was a loving Mother and Grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was an avid reader, enjoyed watching game shows and the wildlife in her daughter's backyard.

She is survived by two daughters, Marlene (Stanley) Jackson of Wellsville and Gloria Moyer of Jacksonville, FL, five grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, a brother, Raymond Stevens of Flagstaff, AZ, her very special brother and sister-in-law, Stanley and Anna Mae Fretz of Levittown, PA. She was predeceased in addition to her husband, by three brothers and two sisters.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be at the convenience of the family and there will be no prior visitation. Entombment will be in Philadelphia Memorial Park in Frazer, PA. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Anne T. Goodridge

Merrimack, NH - Long time resident of Merrimack, Anne T. Goodridge, died on November 15, 2010 at the Merrimack Home Health and Hospice surrounded by her family and friends.

Anne Goodridge was born on January 3, 1934 at her family farm in Kinney, PA to her parents, John and Florence (O'Donnell) Cooney.

Anne attended school in PA. where she was a cheerleader and basketball player. She received a perfect attendance award for having never missed a day in her twelve years of schooling. She later attended business school in Cleveland, Ohio before getting married in to Paul Goodridge in 1956.

In 1967, Anne moved to Merrimack, NH where she raised her ten children. She believed athletics played an important role in youth development and was an original founder of the Merrimack Youth Association, which has served thousands of children since its inception in the late sixties.

Anne was loved for her quick wit and keen sense of humor. She gave herself the nickname of "Fat Grandma" by which she was known by all of her grandchildren who loved her dearly.

Anne was extremely generous and loved to give gifts to her friends and family. Her favorite memories included annual family reunions and celebrating holidays. She especially loved Christmas and its true meaning. Anne also travelled to Europe having been twice to Ireland with her brother and daughters and on two occasions Medjugorje in the former Yugoslavia to pray.

Anne was close to her brothers and had core values of love, loyalty, and family. She is survived by her brother's Richard Cooney and his wife Joanne and Pat Cooney. Anne was an extremely strong woman who profoundly loved her children and grandchildren. Anne's children are Tim and Starr Goodridge; Laurie and Finlay Rothhaus; Theresa and Patrick Dougherty; Mary and Phil Kopp; Bridget and John Burkett; Paula and Patrick Walsh; Patrick and Bobbie Goodridge; Thomas and Cheryl Goodridge; Dennis and Tegan Goodridge; Joe Goodridge and Karen Ray. Grandchildren: John and his wife Amy Goodridge, Chris, Kellie and Brian Goodridge; Erin, Ryan and Sarah "Tweet" Rothhaus; Tavis and Patrick Morello; Joey, Emily, Timmy, Danny and Andy Kopp; Brianne, Katie, John and James Burkett; Colin, Carly and Dillon Walsh; Samantha and Megan Goodridge; Kayla, Emma, Jameson and Molly Goodridge and step grandchildren, Trevor and Paige Prezlock.

She is pre-deceased by her parents, her brothers Dan, Tom and Dennis Cooney, and a great grandson, Logan John Burkett-Alexander.

Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the J. W. Embser and Son Funeral home 34 W. State Street Wellsville, NY, A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30AM at the Sacred Heart Church, 263 Main Street Genesee, PA and burial will conclude in St. Mary Cemetery of Kinney, PA.

In lieu of flowers please consider donations being made to the Merrimack Youth Association, PO Box, 195 Merrimack, NH 03054 or Home Health & Hospice Care, 22 Prospect Street, Nashua, NH 03060.

For more info, or to sign an on-line guestbook go to www.rivetfuneralhome.com or to www.embserfuneralhome.com.

John E. Dunford Sr.

Belmont, NY - John E. Dunford Sr. of Noble Street passed away at home on Wednesday, November 10, 2010.He was born on June 14, 1939 to Irven E. and Esther Mitchell Dunford in Rochester, MN. On September 24, 1960 in Belmont he married Margie Hollister who survives him.

John graduated from Rochester Senior High School in 1957 and joined the US Navy serving until 1961. He was a machinist for Dresser Rand in Wellsville for 36 years and retired in 2001. John was very involved in his community; at the time of death he was the commander of the American Legion Post 808 in Belmont, an active member of the Scio Rod and Gun Club, a former 40 year member of the Belmont Fire Department and a member of the former Belmont Conservation Club. John was a member of the Belmont United Methodist Church and had served as trustee for the church. Along with his wife of 50 years John traveled extensively including visiting all 50 states. He loved to hunt, fish, read books and was a member of the NRA.

Surviving besides his wife: a son John (Yame) Dunford Jr. of Powhatan, VA.; a daughter, Sherry (Phil) MacLaughlin of Fillmore; a grandson, that he and Margie raised, Robert John (Tabitha) Bliven; 2 granddaughters, Cassandra (Tim) Jarrell and Samantha (David) VilledaLopez; 3 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Donald Kobi and Gary Kobi; 2 sisters, Carol Michaleson and Madelon Krough; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a brother and a sister.

Friends are invited to call on Sunday, November 14, 2010, from 1 to 3 pm at the Belmont United Methodist Church. John's Funeral Service will take place at 3 pm in the church following visitation with Rev. Ronald Sellers presiding. Memorials in John's name my be made to; Amity Rescue Squad; or the American Legion Post 808 in Belmont; or the Scio Rod and Gun Club; or to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Belmont. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

John M. Barner

Wellsville, NY - John M. Barner of South Main Street; a loving husband and father passed from this life to his long life desire of God's presence on Monday, November 8, 2010. He was born on July 16, 1960 in Ithaca to Richard and Jane Grisamore Barner. On June 30, 1979 John married Suzanne Quant who survives him.

John graduated from Union Springs Central School and was a mason for Casler Masonry in Auburn. He was a member of the Riverside Assembly of God Church where he was serving as an Elder, the Youth Pastor and Drama Team Director. John was also involved with Speed the Light Ministry and was currently finishing the Berean Bible Course to become a pastor. John had the heart of a servant and it was his desire that the whole earth know Jesus as their savior.

Surviving besides his wife: His beloved mother, Jane Barner of Union Springs; a son Zachary Barner and a daughter Emily Barner both of Wellsville; 2 brothers, Bryon Barner of Sweetwater, TN. and Eric (Karen) Barner of Weedsport; 2 sisters, Gretchen (Daniel) Weir and Natasha (Harold) Dymock both of Union Springs; His mother in law, Catherine Quant; brothers in law, James (Linda) Quant and Thomas (Angela) Quant; sisters in law, Bonnie (Jack) Schettine, Kathy Brownell an Marilyn Quant Carter; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews including Braedon, Peydon and Gracie who he enjoyed so much.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday, November 11, 2010, from 7-9 pm at the Riverside Assembly of God Church and on Friday from 1to 2 pm at which time his funeral service will take place in church. Rev. Fred Francisco will preside and burial will be in Knights Creek Cemetery. Memorial gifts benefiting the family may be made through the Riverside Assembly of God Church, Riverside Drive, Wellsville, NY. 14895. Arrangements are under the direction of the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Michael R. Yurcic

Wellsville, NY - Michael R. Yurcic, 65, of 157 N. Highland Avenue died on Saturday, November, 6, 2010 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester following a brief illness. He was born June 22, 1945 in St. Louis, MO, the son of the late Nicholas and Maxine (McJunkin) Yurcic. On May 5, 2000 he married Sherry Stillman Wade who survives.

Mike was a 1963 graduate of Wellsville High School. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving with the Military Police during the Vietnam War from 1966-1967. When he returned to the United States he was stationed at Oakland, California and graduated from military school in 1968. He was a volunteer fireman in Wellsville and Willing for 30 years. He was first employed as a police officer for the Wellsville Police Department; he then worked for the United States Postal Service for 32 years, retiring in 2001, and has been a general contractor in the Wellsville area for several years. He was a life member of the Morrison Hayes American Legion Post 702 and the Frank B. Church Post 2530 VFW. He loved the beach on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, where he and his wife have a second home.

Surviving in addition to his wife are, four children from previous marriages; Eric Yurcic of Wellsville, Michelle Mess of Canaseraga, Jennifer Peeter of Elba and Nicole Heath of Georgia, three step daughters, Heather Beckering of Wellsville, Amy Bliss of Belmont and Cathy Buckley of Andover, several grandchildren, one great grandchild, one step grandchild on the way and his father and mother in law, Frank and Rosemary Davis of Wellsville.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will follow visitation at 2:00 pm in the funeral hone with Rev. George Herrick presiding. Burial, with military honors will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

William E. "Bill" Marsh

Wellsville, NY - William E. "Bill" Marsh, 76, of 4192A Bolivar Road died on Friday, November 5, 2010 at the Wellsville Manor Care Center with his family at his side. He was born March 31, 1934 in Wellsville, the son of the late Burton and Norma (Langdon) Marsh. On May 19, 1962 in Wellsville he married the former, Joan Bannister until the marriage ended in 1979.

Bill was a graduate of Wellsville High School, attended Penn State University and was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was formerly employed at Hamilton's Shoe Store in Wellsville and Worthington Corporation in Wellsville, where he served as the Computer Systems Supervisor. After moving to Chuluota, Florida, to care for his parents he was employed by Publix Food Corporation for 11 years; retiring as a manager in 2008. He loved animals, especially his dog, "Tessie", camping trips with his family and adored his grandchildren. He enjoyed beer steins and wolf collectables.

He is survived by a son, Jeffrey (Sheri) Marsh of Wellsville, a daughter, Kathleen (Holgar) Kurschner of Wellsville, two grandchildren, Amber Marsh and Jeffrey Crowner, a brother, Jon "Mike" (Lynda) Marsh of Loganville, GA, a sister, Nancy (Kenneth) Pressley of Oak Hill, FL, a loving friend, Joan Marsh Hand of Wellsville as well as several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased in addition to his parents by a brother, James Marsh.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Wednesday from 12:00 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 Pastor Dick Helms presiding. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to the SPCA Serving Allegany County. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Eleanor Kruger Cott

Wellsville, NY - Eleanor Kruger Cott, 82, of the Petrolia Road died unexpectedly on Friday, November 5, 2010 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, following a brief illness. She was born March 21, 1928 in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Henry and Amelia (Dornow) Kruger. On February 20, 1965 in Wellsville she married J. Bernard Cott who predeceased her on November 6, 1997.

Eleanor was a 1946 graduate of Wellsville High School; where she was on the staff and did all the art work for the first issue of the new yearbook “Sonnontouan”. She was formerly employed as a draftsman and computer programmer for C. E. Air Preheater Company in Wellsville from 1946 until her retirement in 1984. Several organizations enjoyed her artistic talents and the donation of her time; including the Wellsville Art Association, Allegany Art Association, the Garden Club, the Thelma Roger Genealogical and Historical Society and the Jones Memorial Hospital; Hemlock Twig. She was a Hospice volunteer, served on the David A. Howe Public Library; Restoration Committee and was a member of the First Trinity Lutheran Church; where she was active in the choir, Ladies Aid, Dorcas Guild as well as several other committees.

She is survived by a sister-in-law, Thelma Cott of Florida, a niece, Karen Cott Evans in Jacksonville, FL and two nephews James E. Cott in Gainesville, FL and David R. Cott in Jacksonvillle, FL. as well as several cousins, including, Lois Johnston of Canandaigua, Roy Krueger of Raleigh, NC, Harold Krueger of Rockford, IL, Robert “Kip” Krueger of Orchard Park, Glen W. Kruger and Kristen A. Kruger both of Wellsville. She was predeceased in addition to her parents and husband, by a sister, Alice Kruger on May 17, 1982.

The funeral will be Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the First Trinity Lutheran Church, 470 North Main Street in Wellsville, with Rev. Robert Morris presiding. Friends are invited to a reception in church from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm and visitation will be in church from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Houghton. Memorial donations are suggested to the First Trinity Lutheran Church, the David A. Howe Public Library or any charity of the donor’s choice. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Janice Kay Clark

Wellsville, NY - Janice Kay Clark, 48, of 4192A Bolivar Road died on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 shortly after arrival at Jones Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 29, 1962 in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Edward and Corabell (Freelove) Clark.

Janice attended Allentown, Wellsville and Belmont Central Schools. She was employed by Piece Work Industries in Wellsville, through Allegany ARC and was a long time resident of the Nobles IRA in Belmont. She enjoyed working with ceramics and crocheting. She was predeceased in addition to her parents by a sister, Pamela Spicer.

A private graveside service and burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellsville. Arrangements are under the direction of the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. of Wellsville.

Fred D. McGee

Wellsville, NY - Fred D. McGee, 67, of 20 Chamberlain Street died Wednesday, November 03, 2010 at his home following a long battle with cancer. He was born August 30, 1943 in Bradford, PA, the son of Fred and Kay (Knappenberger) McGee. He was raised in Andover under the care of Charlotte and Asa Gleason.

Fred was a graduate of Wellsville High School and had attended Brockport State College. He was employed in the Quality Assurance Department of Dresser-Rand Corporation in Wellsville, retiring in 1999. He was a member and Past Commander of the Sons of the Morrison Hayes Post 702 American Legion in Wellsville; he was also a member of the Wellsville Moose Lodge # 601 and the Frank B. Church Post # 2530 VFW in Wellsville.

He is survived by three children, Michelle McGee of Burgaw, NC, Marc (Kim) McGee of Canandaigua and Penny (Juan) McGee DeJesus of Farmington, NY, a granddaughter, Sierra McGee and his fiancée, Kim Baldwin of Wellsville.

Friends are invited to a celebration of Fred's life, on Saturday, November, 6, 2010 at 1:00 pm in the American Legion Post 702, 23 Jefferson Street in Wellsville; there will be on prior visitation. Memorial donations are suggested to the American Legion Post 702, the American Cancer Society or any Charity of the donor's choice. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Leroy J. Lowrie

Wellsville, NY - Leroy J. Lowrie of South Main Street passed away on Monday, November 1, 2010, at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. He was born on July 11, 1919 in Spring Mills New York to William and Mary Pepperman Lowrie. On November 7, 1942 in Little Genesee he married Gladys Raub who predeceased him on October 17, 2006.

Leroy was former resident of Oswayo, PA. He worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and then spent most of his working career in the oil fields including the Bohne Brothers, R.S. Potter and Son and then later for K-Arcy retiring in 1982.

Survivors include: a son Dale Lowrie of Wellsville; a sister Nina Biscara of Depew and a brother Frank Lowrie of Florida as well as several nieces and nephews.

Leroy was predeceased by his wife Gladys and a twin brother Leon Lowrie.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday, November 4, 2010, at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville from 12 noon to 2 pm at which time a funeral service will take place. Rev. Richard Helms will preside and burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. To leave online condolences please visit, www.emserfuneralhome.com