Richard A. Graves III

Wellsville, NY - Richard A. Graves III, 58, of 3455 Jack Bridge Road died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 26, 2011 shortly after arrival at Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet, SC. He was born February 5, 1953 in Wellsville the son of the late Richard and Elaine (Bennett) Graves. On August 29, 1998 in Scio he married Roxanne M. Tierney who survives.

Dick was a lifelong resident of Wellsville and a 1971 graduate of Wellsville High School. He was formerly employed at Dresser-Rand Corporation in Wellsville and Olean. He began his 25 year career at Wellsville Central School as assistant Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds and was the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds at the time of his death. He was a charter member and past president of Trout Unlimited where he was instrumental in the construction of the Genesee River handicapped access platform at Island Park in Wellsville. He was a former Wellsville Little League coach, a former member of the Wellsville rod and Gun Club and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Surviving in addition to his wife, is one daughter, Jennifer (Bobby) Budinger and one son, Jesse (Magin) Graves both of Wellsville, three grandchildren, Emily and Annabelle Budinger and Riley Graves, two step grandchildren, Catherine Budinger and Autumn Bledsoe, three sisters, Dixie (Phil) Hyer of Wellsville, Karen (Jeff) Briggs of Andover and Beth (Kris) Carlin of Scio and two brothers, Dan Graves of Vaccaville, CA and Dean (Sondra) Graves of Mount Savage, MD, his former wife, Patty (Gary) Cook of Wellsville and several nieces & nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday 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 Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 11:00 am in the First Congregational Church, 289 N. Main Street in Wellsville with Rev. Ralph Eastlack presiding. Burial will be in Stannards Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to the SPCA Serving Allegany County or to Trout Unlimited. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneral home.com.

Ella M. Duell

Wellsville, NY - Ella M. Duell, 82, of 4350 Fords Brook Road North Branch passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2011 at Jones Memorial Hospital. She was born April 1, 1928 in Rexville the daughter of Alex and Grace (Rockwell) Bessette. On April 25, 1945 in Wellsville she married Vivian "Viv" Duell who predeceased her January 2, 2005.

Ella was a former resident of Spencerport and was a 25 year employee of General Motors in Rochester. She was a member of the Women of the Moose, Chapter 248, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary # 2530 and the American Legion Auxiliary # 702. She enjoyed her membership in the Country Heart Cloggers, was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville and was active on several committees and organizations within the greater Wellsville Community.

She is survived by a daughter, Nancy (Larry) Sennett of Ocala, FL, a son, Thomas L. (Mary Ellen) Duell of San Jose, CA, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two sisters, Margaret Barber and Isabelle Jackson both of North Chili, several loving nieces & nephews, four special friends, Charlene and Roy Goodliff, Betty Duell and Nina Mitchell all of Wellsville. She was predeceased by a son, Michael A. Duell, a sister, Veronica "Bonnie" Wilson and a brother, Leo Bessette.

Friends are invited to call on Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 to 10:30 am at the J. W. Embser Sons funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 11:00 am in the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville with Monsignor Vincent Becker as celebrant. Memorial suggestions include St. Jude's Childrens Hospital. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Thomas Alaimo

Wellsville, NY - Thomas Alaimo, 90, of 4192B Bolivar Road died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 shortly after arrival at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville. He was the son of the late Anthony and Florence (Ogliolora) Alaimo. He was a veteran of WWII, was formerly employed at the Rochester Open Air Market and had resided for many years at Manor Hills in Wellsville.

He is survived by a brother, Alphonse Alaimo, and was predeceased by a sister, Frances Spezio. A service with military honors will be conducted on Monday, February 28, 2011 at 10:00 am at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc., 34 W. State Street in Wellsville. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Rochester. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Rachael A. Pendleton

Wellsville, NY - Rachael A. Pendleton, 83, of 4192A. Bolivar Road died on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 shortly after arrival at Jones Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 30, 1927 in Wellsville, the daughter of Harry and Ethel (Morehouse) Pendleton.

Rachael was a former long time resident of 204 Maple Avenue and had resided at Manor Hills for six years. She was an active member of the Allegany County Association for the Blind and was a Jehovah Witness. She enjoyed walking the streets of Wellsville and will be remembered for her sweet and gentle nature.

She is survived by several nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews and great-great nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved sister, Roberta Campbell in 2005.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday, February 26, 2011 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will follow visitation at 3:00 pm in the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery in Belmont. Memorial donations are suggested to the Allegany County Association for the Blind, 18 Jefferson Street, Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Norma M. Newland

Wellsville, NY - Norma M. Newland of 65 O'Connor Street; her faith became sight on Tuesday, February 22, 2011, at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. She was born in Wellsville on October 14,1928 to Norman and Mary Stevens Mallery. On September 17, 1949 in Wellsville she married Donald Newland who survives.

Norma graduated from Wellsville High School and along with her husband operated Mallery TV on the Bolivar Road. She loved music, family and friends and especially board games. Norma was a Literacy Volunteer of Allegany County and also a volunteer for hospice. She had great faith and was a long time active member of the Christian Temple Church in Wellsville.

Surviving besides her husband: a son Guy (Cheryll) Newland of Beaver Creek, OH.; 3 daughters, Jan (John) Pratt of Wellsville, Carrie (Larry Peacock) Whitwood of Wellsville and Andrea (Mathew Mumper) of Portville ; a son in law Brian Thomas of Annapolis, MD.; 15 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren; a brother, Raymond Mallery of Belmont as well as several nieces and nephews.

Norma was predeceased by a daughter, Leslie Thomas; 3 brothers, Malcolm, William and Lawrence Mallery and a sister, Margaret DeLang.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday, February 26, 2011, from 12 noon to 1pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, 34 West State Street in Wellsville. Her funeral service will take place at 1 pm in the funeral home with Ralph Eastlack presiding. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the Leslie Newland Thomas Memorial Scholarship, 126 West State Street, Wellsville, New York 14895. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Betty Jean Washer

Allentown, NY - Betty Jean Washer, 74, of 6152 Drum Road passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. She was born November 5, 1936 in Olean the daughter of Lewis and Bethman (Weidner) Vaughn. On February 1, 1973 in Wellsville she married Wilfred Washer Jr. who predeceased her on August 14, 1998.

Betty was raised in Allentown by Pete and Jessie Wilson, and was a graduate of Mount Diablo High School in Concord, California. She attended Southwestern University in Chula Vista, CA. She was employed as a nurse's aid in Concord, CA and later at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville. She was also employed for 31 years as bus driver for Scio Central School, retiring in 2003.

She was a member of the Allentown United Methodist Church, M. Eva Williams Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #192 in Belmont, The Genesee Valley Chorus, the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps, and was president of CSCA at Scio Central School.

Betty is survived by 2 sons: Charles A. Thompson Jr. of Allentown, Kevin D. (Arla) Thompson of Powhatan, VA, 3 stepsons: Luther (Sharon) Washer of Allentown, Michael (Becky) Washer of Ellington, NY, Joseph Washer of Hornell, 5 grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 1 brother: Robert (Rose) Bixby of Fayetteville, NC, 1 sister: Sandra (Thomas) Smith of Concord, NC, a daughter-in-law, Sue (John) Hanbach of Allentown as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by 1 son: Kevin Patrick Thompson in 1955 and 1 grandson: Dustin Washer in 1997.

Friends are invited to call on Friday, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will be Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 11:00 am in the Allentown United Methodist Church with Pastor Vickie Hedlund presiding. Burial will be in Chestnut Hill Cemetery in Portville, NY. Memorial suggestions include the Dustin Washer Memorial Scholarship c/o Scio Central School or the American Cancer Society. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Donald Paul Frungillo

Belmont, NY - Donald Paul Frungillo of 108 Greenwich street passed away on Friday, February 18, 2011, at the Jones Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on December 20, 1919 in Belmont to Thomas and Amelia (Tarantine) Frungillo. On December 7, 1951, he married Dorothy Sprague in Bath who survives.

Don attended Belmont Central School and served in the US Army. Following his army service, he worked construction all of his life and retired after over 25 years with A.L. Blades and Sons. As a side business, he was licensed in explosive demolition and general contracting.

Don was a lifelong resident of Belmont where he and Dorothy raised a family that he cherished. His life centered around his family and friends and being outside. He loved camping, hunting, fishing and family picnics. He was a life member of the American Legion Post # 808 in Belmont.

Surviving besides his wife: 4 sons, Donald (Donna) Frungillo of Belmont, Jim (Diane) Frungillo of Belmont, Steve (Melinda) Frungillo of West Almond and Dan Frungillo of Belmont; 3 daughters, Kathy (Lon) Hamlin of Wellsville, Mary (Rich) Tomak of Wellsville and Colleen Feness of Florida; 2 sisters in law, Josephine Frungillo and Jane Lockwood; 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren were also a special part of his life and thoughts for the many nieces and nephews.

Don was predeceased by: 5 brothers Sabato, Louis, Joe, Orlando and Albert; 2 sisters, Anna and Helena. Also, his son Craig in 1985 and a granddaughter, Paula (Frungillo) Budinger in 2009.

Friends are invited to call on Monday, February 21, 2011, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, 17 Schuyler Street, in Belmont. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 AM in the Funeral Home with Father Sean DiMaria presiding. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery and memorials may be made to the Amity Rescue Squad, the Immaculate Conception School or the donor’s choice. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com

Robert Grant Hutter

Wellsville, NY - Robert Grant Hutter, 62, of 269 North Main Street, Wellsville, New York, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2011, at St. James Mercy Hospital after a lengthy illness.

He was born on May 7, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Bob, as he was affectionately known, was raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering. Bob worked at Westinghouse in Baltimore as a chemical engineer while studying at the University of Maryland School of Law. He earned his Juris Doctor in 1973 and was admitted to the New York Bar in 1980. Bob also earned a Master in Business Administration degree from St. Bonaventure University School of Business in 1978.

Bob was a Professor at Alfred University teaching business and law courses for thirty-six years until his retirement in 2010. Bob was the faculty advisor to the Student Managed Investment Fund and continued his involvement into retirement. During his tenure, Bob authored many published articles on accounting, business, financial planning, and law.

Bob practiced law in Allegany County for thirty years, most recently with the law firm of Hutter & Finn in Wellsville. Bob was also a Certified Financial Planner and advised many clients on how to achieve their retirement goals.

His professional memberships included the New York State Bar Association, Allegany County Bar Association, Academy of Legal Studies in Business, Certified Financial Planner Association, and the Financial Planning Association.

A former Eagle Scout, Bob was generous with both time and money to various charitable organizations. He sponsored many children through the Christian Children's Fund and was a donor to many local charities.

Bob was a sports enthusiast, especially if it involved the Virginia Tech Hokies. Bob was an avid golfer and a former member of the Wellsville Country Club. Bob often fondly reminisced about his hole-in-one on the fourth hole of the WCC.

He loved music and played the guitar. He was fascinated with history, finances and coin collecting.

Robert Grant Hutter is survived by his former wife and close friend, Jo Anne Hutter of Wellsville; two sisters, Sally Hutter Barba of Arnold, Maryland, and Gale Hutter Hall of Hockessin, Delaware; a niece, Kristen Barba Stolka of Carrboro, North Carolina; and a nephew, David Barba of Annapolis, Maryland.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday, February 19, 2011, from 1:00PM to 5:00PM at the Wellsville Country Club for a memorial luncheon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the SPCA Serving Allegany County, the David A. Howe Library, and the Hart Family Comfort House in his honor. Memorial donations are to be mailed to 22 West State Street, Wellsville, New York. 14895.

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

Shirley E. Ross

Wellsville, NY - Shirley E. Ross of Center Drive passed away on Friday, February 4, 2011, at the Highland Health Care Center. She was born on July 20, 1920 in Elmira to Clarence and Lucy Hibbard Enos. On May 4, 1946 in Branchport she married William E. Ross who predeceased her on March 16, 1992.

Shirley graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1938 and from Elmira Business Institute in 1940. During World War II Shirley worked for the Civil Defense in Elmira and prior to moving to Wellsville in 1952 for RKB of Elmira. From 1966 until her retirement in 1986 she was a secretary for Ebenezer Oil Company of Wellsville. Shirley was an active member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Wellsville for many years and had been a member of the Monday Club and the After Five Club. The family extends a special thank you to the Highland Health Care Center for their dedication and concern for Shirley.

Survivors include: a son, Robert (Vicky) Ross of Big Flats; 2 grandsons, William Ross of Columbus, OH., and Stephen Ross of Bagram AFB, Afghanistan; a sister, Margaret E. Pelton of Bridgeton, ME.

Shirley was predeceased by a daughter Janet Ross Tapogna on August 30, 2010.

Friends are invited to call on Monday, February 7, 2011, from 7-9 pm in the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. A private family service will be held on Tuesday with Rev. Cole Gruberth with burial to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial wishes include the David A. Howe Library in Wellsville.

Judy A. DeMarte

Belfast, NY - Judy A. DeMarte of Belfast passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2011, at home with her family. She was born on July 24, 1942 in Wellsville to Leon and Olga Mohar Roeske. On April 18, 1964 she married Thomas DeMarte who predeceased her on October 1, 1998.

Judy graduated from Belmont Central High School in 1960 and attended St. James School of Nursing. Judy was a dedicated 4H Leader for 15 years winning numerous local and state competitions with her clubs. She was a 20 year member and treasurer of the Petrolia Hose Company, the American Legion Auxiliary and had been a home health care provider. Judy had a strong catholic faith; she was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville and later attended St. Patrick's Church in Belfast.

She was a member of the Alter and Rosary Society, the Mercy Associates and was a Eucharistic Minister.

Survivors include: a daughter, Nicole McEnroe of Meadville, PA.; 4 sons, Stephen (Maike) DeMarte of Belfast, Daniel (Desiree) DeMarte of Chesapeake, VA., Vincent (Dana) DeMarte of Madison, WI. and Anthony (Shannon) DeMarte of Madison, WI.: 11 grandchildren: two brothers, Dave Roeske of Modesto, CA. and Thomas (Sandy) Roeske of Vancouver, WA. and a sister, Patsy (Bruce) Townsend of Belmont.

There will be no prior visitation and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, February 5, at 11 am. in the Immaculate Conception Church on Maple Ave. in Wellsville. Fathers Dennis Mancuso and Vincent Becker will celebrate her Mass with burial taking place in St. Mary's Cemetery in Belmont. In lieu of flowers memorials in Judy's name may be made to either the Immaculate Conception School or the Petrolia Hose Company. Arrangements are under the direction of the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneral.com.

Sylvia M. Switzer-Mattox

Wellsville, NY - Sylvia M. Switzer-Mattox, 70, of 3043 Trapping Brook Road died Sunday, January 30, 2011 at the Wellsville Manor Care Center, surrounded by her family. She was born May 31, 1940 in Wellsville the daughter of Herbert and Christine (Rich) Quant. She was married to Richard Mattox who predeceased her in 1997. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Wellsville.

She is survived by four daughters, Karen (Lonnie) Sebastian of Reno, NV, Julie (Christopher) Thomas of Dunnellon, FL, Crystal (Arnold) Young of San Diego, CA and Lisa (Rich) Steckman of El Cajon, CA, five grandchildren, David Hernandez, Jacoba Hernandez, Christopher Thomas, Kyle Young and Natalie Young as well as several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Edward and James Quant.

Friends are invited to call on Sunday, February, 6, 2011 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm Presbyterian Church of Wellsville at 83 Chamberlain Street. A memorial service will follow visitation at 2:00 pm in church with Pastor Tom A. Kristoffersen presiding. Burial will be in Knights Creek Cemetery in Scio. In lieu of flowers memorial donations are suggested the Presbyterian Church of Wellsville or the David A. Howe Public Library. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.