Edward W. Piper

Wellsville, NY - Edward W. Piper of Moonlight Drive passed away on Monday, March 28, 2011, at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. He was born on July 26, 1923 to Raymond and Helen Rosa Piper. On August 20, 2001 in Olean he married Paulena LaPolt who survives.

Edward was a former resident of Olean and Asheville North Carolina. He graduated from Olean High School and attended Grove City College. He was a veteran of the US Army serving during both WWII and the Korean War. Edward was a rural mail carrier for over 20 years in the Olean Area and enjoyed music. He sang with the both the Olean Barber Shoppers and the Asheville Barber Shoppers and wrote his own music. Edward attended the First United Methodist Church in Wellsville.

Surviving beside his wife; a daughter, Charlene Metcalf of Jamestown and a grandson, Raymond VanBuskirk; 3 step daughters, Patty (Gary) McFadden Greenstein of Olean, Mary McFadden of Olean and Denise (Joe) McFadden Kubic of Allegany; 2 step sons, Danny McFadden of Endicott and Dennis (Rita) McFadden of Olean; many step grand and great grand children; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by: his first wife Isabel in 1976 and his second wife Catherine McFadden in 2001; a son, Raymond "Pete" Piper; a step daughter, Peggy McFadden Crandall; a sister, Lorraine Lewis.

Friends are invited to call on Friday, April 1, 2011, from 11 am to 12 noon at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, 34 West State Street, Wellsville, New York. His funeral service will be held at 12 noon in the funeral home with Rev. Jerry Ward presiding. Burial will take place in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Mariam A. Butler

Wellsville, NY - Mariam A. Butler, 91, formerly of 32 Crowner Avenue passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Highland Healthcare Center in Wellsville. A memorial service, under the direction of the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. is being planned for a later date and the arrangements will be published with a complete obituary at that time.

Louise E. Patterson

Belmont, NY - Louise E. Patterson, 88, of State Route 19 South passed away on Friday, March 25, 2011 at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville following a long illness. She was born September 3, 1922 in North Tonawanda the daughter of the late Benjamin and Rose (Drewes) Grawe. On June 22, 1946 in North Tonawanda she married James W. Patterson who survives.

Louise was raised in North Tonawanda and graduated from North Tonawanda High School in 1940. She graduated from Brockport State Teachers College in 1944 with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She taught second and third grade at Belmont Central School for many years, retiring in 1984. She loved teaching and children, and enjoyed playing the piano, the organ and flower gardening. She was a member of the Belmont United Methodist Church.

Surviving in addition to husband are three children, Marie Patterson of Belmont, William (Leslie) Patterson of Casanova, VA and Sue (Greg) Martocello of Chili, six grandchildren, Jeremy (Jill) Lambert of Camden, Jason Lambert of Belmont, Michelle (Scott) Stockton of Cheektowaga, Andrea (Nathan) Viar of Culpeper, VA and Adam and Kara Martocello of Chili, six great grandchildren, Alyssa, Brayden, Andrew, Kaylie, Silas and Sophia as well as several nieces & nephews.

A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family and there will be no prior visitation. Interment will be in Forest Hills Cemetery in Belmont. Memorial donations can be made to the Belmont United Methodist Church, 7 Park Circle, Belmont, NY 14813. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Rachel L. Williams

Scio, NY - Rachel L. Williams, 94, a former long time resident of the Vandermark Road passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Absolut of Houghton with her family at her side. She was born October 7, 1916 in Genesee, PA the daughter of the late Luman and Lillian (Delong) Gardner. On June 16, 1931 in Wellsville she married Victor L. Williams who predeceased her in 1986.

She was raised in Pennsylvania before moving to Scio. She was a former member of the Scio Grange and enjoyed flowers, being outdoors and family picnics.

She is survived by one son, Victor E. (Patricia) Williams of Liberty Hills, TX, one daughter, Carol (Lewis) McGraw of Whitesville, 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 16 great- great grandchildren as well as several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Robert James Williams, five brothers, Melvin, Roy, Harold, Richard and Arlington Gardner and one sister, Lucy Whitaker.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will be Wednesday at 2:00 pm in the funeral home with Pastor Rocky Mitchell presiding. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery in Scio. Memorial donation may be made to the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps or the Activities program at Absolut of Houghton. To leave online condolence, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Robert C. Sweet

Wellsville, NY - Robert C. Sweet, 91, of 4329 Bolivar road passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Wellsville Manor Care Center with his family at his side. He was born May 31, 1919 in Wellsville the son of the late Milford C. and Lydia (Fleischman) Sweet. On November 10, 1942 in Fayetteville, NC he married Gladys Dickinson who survives.

Bob was attended Wellsville Central School and continued his education with the Veterans Administration school after returning from WWII. He enlisted in the U. S. Army and served with the 101st Airborne. He was part of the invasion force at Normandy and served in Europe where he was wounded twice and received two Purple Hearts. He also received the French Jubilee of Liberty Metal and had just received the French Legion of Honor Metal. He was part of the liberating force in Holland and made many friends while there; he returned to Holland twice since the war to visit those friends.

Bob was the co-owner, operator and president of Rockwell Brother's Department Store in Downtown Wellsville for many years and retired in 1990. He was a longtime active member of the Wellsville Chamber of Commerce, the Wellsville Lions Club and was a life member of the Wellsville Rod & Gun Club. He was a 74 year member of the McEwen Hose Company # 4 in Wellsville and was named the Allegany County Fireman of the Year in 2008. He was also a member of the Morrison Hayes Post 702 American Legion, the Frank B. Church Post # 2530 VFW, the Brookland Club in Pennsylvania, the Custom Express Car Club and the First Trinity Lutheran Church. He was an avid coin collector, had wintered in Florida for many years and loved spending time with grandchildren.

Surviving in addition to his wife of 68 years; are two children, David (Jackie) Sweet and Kathryn (Roger) Moyer both of Wellsville, six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, a sister, Lois (Ed) Flurschutz of Wellsville, a sister-in-law, Marcella Sweet of Wellsville, several nieces & nephews and two special and devoted family friends, Jim & Rae Franklin of Wellsville. He was predeceased by a brother, Paul Sweet in 1999.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at the First Trinity Lutheran Church, 470 N. Main Street in Wellsville. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 pm in church with Rev. Robert Morris presiding. Burial with military honors will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the First Trinity Lutheran Church or the McEwen Hose Company # 4. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Howard C. Dunshie

Allegany, NY - Howard C. Dunshie of 67 North Third Street passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2011, at the Cuba Memorial Hospital. He was born in Olean on September 27, 1919 to Jesse M. and Tillie Terrette Dunshie. In December of 1940 married he married Althea Leila Witter who predeceased him in May of 1988. In January of 1989 he married Ailene Dickerson who predeceased him in April of 2010.

Howard was a former resident of Pikeville and Friendship who later moved to Allegany. He served in the US Navy during WWII in the amphibious forces in the Pacific Theater. Howard went to work for Bradley Producers in the local oil fields and retired from Butler Larkin. He enjoyed wood working up until last year. In his younger days Howard played baseball and he later enjoyed watching it. He also enjoyed country rides, eating out and spending time with family and friends. Howard will be remembered for his strong work ethic, his independence, his pride and above all that he was a gentleman.

Survivors include: 3 sons, Howard E. "Gene" Dunshie of Pigeon Forge, TN., David (Kat) Dickerson of Olive Branch, MS., and Tom (Glenda) Dickerson of Alma; 3 daughters, Gayle (Sam) Speta of Friendship, Judy (Bill) Capozzi of Allegany and Ann (Steve) Butts of Cincinnati, OH.; several grand and great grand children; 2 sisters, Pauline Green of Bolivar and Itha Poeltl of North Tonawanda; 2 brothers, Frederic (Eleanor) Dunshie of Concordia, KS., and Kenneth Dunshie of Warren, PA., as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by: a sister, Lois Halleck; 3 brothers, Frank, John and Russell Dunshie

Friends are invited to call on Monday, March 21, 2011, from 12 noon to 2 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, 34 West State Street in Wellsville. His funeral service will take place at 2 pm following visitation in the funeral home with Rev. Clara Wilder presiding. Burial will take place in Stannards Cemetery and memorials may be given to the charity of the donor's choice. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Mary E. Merry

Wellsville, NY - Mary E. Merry a former resident of Morgan Hill Road in Scio passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2011, at the Jones Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 28, 1928 in Wellsville to Leo and Miriam Byrnes Coyle. On July 16, 1958 she married Alfred Merry who predeceased her on July 30, 1984.

Mary graduated from Immaculate Conception School in Wellsville and from Wellsville High School in the class of 1946. She then attended the Westbrook Academy in Olean. Mary worked for Bausch and Lomb in Wellsville and later for Worthington Corp., Community Care of Western New York and then for Jan and Bev's as a home health aide. She enjoyed life and her grandchildren and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Scio.

Survivors include: 4 sons, Alfred "Rick" (Isabelle) Merry of Rome, NY., Daniel Merry of Scio, Michael Merry of Wellsville and Thomas Merry of Wellsville; 7 grandchildren, Casey (Jerrica) Merry, Brian Merry, Brittney Merry, Phillip Merry, Danielle Merry, Kaylie Merry and Jessica Rix; a brother, Walter (Virginia) Coyle of Wellsville and a sister Margaret Evans of Wellsville; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by: her husband Alfred, a son Timothy, a daughter Nancy, a grandson Jeremy and her parents Leo and Miriam.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday, March 26, 2011, from 11 am to 1 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. Her Funeral Service will take place at 1:30 pm on Saturday at St. Joseph's Church in Scio with Deacon Frank Pasquale presiding. Burial will be in Knights Creek Cemetery and memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com

John A. Melaro, Jr.

Wellsville, NY - John A. Melaro, Jr., 69, of 53 Park Lane passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Jones Memorial Hospital following a courageous two year battle with cancer. He was born July 20, 1941 in Olean the son of the late John A. and Margaret (Joseph) Melaro, Sr.

John had resided in Wellsville since 1942. He was a 1960 graduate of Wellsville High School; he received his B. S. in Social Studies and his Masters in Guidance & Counseling from Athens College in Athens, AL. He continued his graduate work at the State University of New York at Geneseo. He was employed by Allegany County BOCES as a special education teacher for 28 years, retiring in 1996. John was the golf coach at Wellsville High School for 38 years and was named the New York State Coach of the Year in 2001 by the New York State Coaches Association. He was a former volunteer for the LPGA Corning Classic and a member of their advisory board. He was the Allegany County Special Olympics Coordinator for 25 years. John was elected to the Wellsville Village Board for four terms and had served as Deputy Mayor. He was a former member of the Jones Memorial Hospital Board of Directors for 13 years, a member of Wellsville Country Club, the Elks Lodge # 1495 in Wellsville and a lifelong member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville.

He is survived by a sister, Victoria (John) Biondolillo of Mendon, a brother, William (Kathy) Melaro of Sharon, PA, an uncle, Lou (Adelle) Joseph of California, Brother-in-law, Walter Weirich of Rushford, five nephews, two nieces, five great nephews and two great nieces as well many close friends including, Toni Morreale of Rushford. He was predeceased by a sister, Mary Ann Weirich in 1999 and a special friend, Susan J. Graham in 2009.

Friends are invited to call on Sunday from 3:00 to 6:00 pm and Monday from 9:00 to 9:30 am at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 21, 2011 at 10:00 am in the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville with Monsignor Vincent Becker as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Immaculate Conception School, New York State Special Olympics or any charity of the donor's choice. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Robert D. Hughes

Shongo, NY - Robert D. Hughes, 89, of 470 State Route 19 South passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Bath following a long illness. He was born July 29, 1921 in Genesee, PA the son of the late Fred and Celia (Riley) Hughes.

He was a veteran of the U. S. Army during WWII in the European Theater of Operation. He served with Company "C" 318th Infantry 80th Division and participated in the Normandy Campaign. He was wounded in France and was awarded the Purple Heart in August of 1944. He was employed as an over the road truck driver from 1955 to 1960 and from 1961 to 1973 he owned and operated Hughes Septic Tank Service. He was a life member of the Frank B. Church Post 2530 VFW in Wellsville and the Disabled American Veterans. He enjoyed photography, trading cars and trucks and helping people in his community with car repairs. Bob will be fondly remembered by his friends and family in the Shongo and Wellsville area.

He is survived by a son, David Hughes of Shongo, four grandchildren, Steven Hughes, Sonva Hughes Larsen and Amber Hughes all of Long Beach, CA, and James Hughes II of San Pedro, CA and one great-granddaughter, Stella Larsen of Long Beach, CA. He was predeceased by his former wife Helen Francis Hughes, and a son James Hughes I.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Wednesday from 11:00 to 1:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will follow visitation on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 1:00 pm in the funeral home with Rev. Joseph Dougherty presiding. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Kinney, PA. Memorial donations are suggested to the Disabled American Veterans. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Anna E. "Kitty" Hickey

Wellsville, NY - Anna E. "Kitty" Hickey, 87, of 168 Trapping Brook Road died on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at Jones Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on January 5, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA the daughter of Earl and Bessie (Mayo) Green. On January 27, 1957 in Wellsville she married Harold "Jim" Hickey who survives.

Kitty was raised in Wellsville and Belmont and had resided in Rushford from 1967 to 1982, at which time she moved to Wellsville. She was employed at Alfred State College for 30 years.

She had attended Rushford Baptist Church, First Baptist Church in Belmont and currently was attending Faith Baptist Church in Yorks Corners.

Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters, Joyce (Richard) Barber and Marcia (David) Zick both of Binghamton, one grandson, William "Mike" Yerrick, two great-grandchildren, Luke Ryan Yerrick and Whitney Elise Yerrick, a sister-in-law, Darlene Chapman of Wellsville as well as one niece, Laurie Hickey and one nephew, Joseph Chapman.

A memorial service for Kitty is being planned and will be announced at a later date. Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery in Belmont. Memorial donations are suggested to the SPCA Serving Allegany County or The Hart Family Comfort House. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

George E. Emerson

Shongo, NY - George E. Emerson, 85, of 494-1 Route 19 South died peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 9, 201l, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 30, 1925 in the town of Wirt, the son of the late Lewis and Harriet (Moyer) Emerson. On January 5, 1947 in Hornell he married Nancy Pascoe who survives.

George attended Bolivar Central School and at that time was employed at the munitions plant in Eldred, PA. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy serving during WWII in the European Theater of Operation. He saw action during Exercise Tiger in April of 1944 and received the Purple Heart. After the war, he was employed as an apprentice carpenter for three and a half years at Swanson Corporation in Portville while residing in Olean. He later owned and operated George's Restaurant in Shongo for 23 years. He then worked for the Potter County Housing Authority in Ulysses, PA for three years.

He was a member of the Southern Tier Chapter of the New York State U. S. Amphibious Forces Association. Through the years he enjoyed taking family trips and trips with his Navy friends, he also enjoyed carpentry, wood crafting and gardening.

Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons, John (Linda) Emerson of Bloomington, Indiana, Steve (Cathy) Emerson and Larry (Belinda) Emerson both of Shongo, three daughters, Sally (Bob) Dougherty and Cindy (Dick) Jadwin both of Wellsville and Lori (Dan) Wood of Genesee, PA, 14 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, one brother, Jack Emerson of Wayland, two sisters, Anna Jane (Cliff) Rought of Zephyr Hills, Florida and Gail (Sheldon) Boor of Dansville as well as several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased in addition to his parents by and infant grandson, Jeffery Michael Scoville, a brother, Eslie Emerson and two sisters, Esther Witter and Sandy Petrillo.

Friends are invited to call on Friday, from 3:00 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 Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 1:00 pm in the funeral home with Rev. Jerry Ward presiding. Full military honors will follow at the funeral home and burial will be in Genesee Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to Home Care & Hospice. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Rose E. Trask

Wellsville, NY - Rose E. Trask of the River Road passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 6, 2011, at the Highland Health Care Center surrounded by her family. She was born on September 22, 1919 in Brooklyn, PA. to Bort and Mary Corte Colo Molin. On September 20, 1947 she married Roy W. Trask who survives.

Rose graduated from Wellsville High School and from Rochester Business Institute in Wellsville. She went to work for Umiker's Market in Wellsville and later moved to Detroit, MI. In 1944Rose joined the WAC's and served as a medical technician leaving the service in 1945 as a corporal. She returned to Wellsville and went back to work for Umiker's. She later worked at Frederick's Market and at Linza's Meat Market as a butcher and a baker. Rose enjoyed her family, all of her grand children and great grandchildren and playing bingo. She was a member of the American Legion Post 702 of Wellsville, the Wellsville Fireman's Auxiliary and the Immaculate Conception Church.

Survivors include: her husband Roy; a son, Phillip (Catherine) Trask of Olean; 2 daughters, Sharon Haney of Bolivar and Sheila (Kenneth) Molloy Jr. of Wellsville; 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Joanne Molin and Mary (Gene) Wilson both of Wellsville; several nieces and nephews

Rose was predeceased by; 2 sons, Stephen T. Trask and John A. Trask; 3 sisters, Helen Geracci, Virginia Blasdell and Flora Molin; 4 brothers, Leo, Florio, Peter and Bruno Molin.

Friends are invited to a memorial service with full military honors to be held on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 1 pm in the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. Father Vincent Becker will preside and memorials may be made to the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps, or to the Wellsville Fire Department, or to the Immaculate Conception Church, or to the American Legion Post 702. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Earl D. Miller

Wellsville, NY - Earl D. Miller of 295 West State Street passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2011, at Charles Cole Hospital in Coudersport, PA. He was born on February 16, 1930 in Eden to Raymond and Viola Reed Miller. He was predeceased by his wife Virginia Calhoun Miller.

Earl was the owner of Valley Perennials in East Otto and later moved to the Wellsville area to live with his daughter, Lois Miller.

Survivors include: 2 sons, Jeff (Patty) Miller of Amherst and Tom (Deb) Miller of Alden; a daughter, Lois Miller of Wellsville; 5 grandchildren, Danielle, Matt, Doug, Susie and Kellie; 2 brothers, Bob Miller of California and Jim (Joan) Miller of Eden; 2 sisters, Connie (Bill) Newton of Eden and Shirley (Leo) Dumont of Kansas; a sister in law, Betty Miller of Eden; several nieces and nephews; his best friend Sammy. He was predeceased by his wife Virginia and a brother Calvin.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday March 19, 2011 at 12 noon in the St. John's Community Church, 2871 East Church Street, Eden, New York with a reception to follow at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Allegany County SPCA. Arrangements are under the direction of the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com

Donald W. Vossler

Wellsville, NY - Donald W. Vossler of 2724 Miller Road passed away on Friday, March 4, 2011, at Jones Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 18, 1927 to Karl and Bertha Brandes Vossler. On April 19, 1954 in Wellsville he married Janice Shultz who survives.

Don graduated from Wellsville High School in 1943. He later went into partnership with his dad and brother on the family dairy farm. Don was drafted into the US Army in 1955. From 1968 until 1991 he was employed at Dresser Rand in Wellsville. Don never stopped working and stayed busy in retirement. He enjoyed helping his son on the farm and put his work ethic and carpenter skills to task as a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. Don was a proud and active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. He could be found most every day at his church working on the grounds or working on anything that needed to be done. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Men's Club and was a former member of the Allegany County Farm Bureau.

Surviving besides his wife Janice; 2 sons, Daniel (Rosemary) Vossler of Wellsville and Timothy (Tonya) Vossler of Perry, GA.; 2 daughters, Deborah (Bill) Susie of Severn, MD., and Mary (Chris) Minges of West Henrietta; his five grandchildren, Justin and Kayla Vossler, Jenna and Ryan Minges and Anna Marie Susie. He is also survived by his brother Lawrence (Margery) Vossler of Wellsville and a sister Marilyn (Jack) Palmer of Avon Park, FL. Don is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Don was predeceased by a son Steven and a brother Walter (Florence) Vossler.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday, March 12, 2011, from 10 am to 11 am at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Wellsville. His funeral service will be held at 11 am in church with Pastor Robert Morris presiding. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery and memorials may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Jean Elizabeth Capizzi

Wellsville, NY - Jean Elizabeth Capizzi of the Hallsport Road passed away on Wednesday, March 02, 2011, at the Jones Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 11, 1925 in Warsaw to Marlin Remington and Mabel Estelle Calkins Bassett Sr. On March 20, 1971 she married Salvatore Capizzi who predeceased her on February 23, 2008.

Jean was raised in Warsaw and for 30 years lived in Angelica. She was a WAC during WWII serving as a dental hygienist and was a member of the American Legion.

Survivors include: 2 daughters, Jela Hagerman of Perry and Marla (Gary) Wilkerson of Batavia; a son, Eric (Jennifer) Hagerman of Florida; 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a step son and care giver Leonard (Maureen) Capizzi of Wellsville.

Jean was predeceased by a brother Marlin Remington Bassett Jr. and a son Gerald Lawrence Hagerman

A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in Until the Day Dawn Cemetery in Angelica. Arrangements are under the direction of the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Kathleen Finn Manion

Wellsville, NY - Kathleen Finn Manion, 91, formerly of 186 South Brooklyn Avenue passed away Sunday evening, (February 27, 2011) at Highland Health Care Center in Wellsville. She was born March 9, 1919 in Olean, the daughter of Charles Leo and Theresa Irene (Shaw) Finn. On June 7, 1941 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville, she married Gilbert Joseph Manion who predeceased November 1, 1992.

Kathleen had a love of theater and was proud to be one of the original Nancy Howe Players, performing in the first play at the Nancy Howe Auditorium, as an office attendant in "Wisdom Teeth" July 1, 1937. She was a 1936 graduate of Wellsville High School, a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, the Altar and Rosary Society, Catholic Women's Club, Bishop's Committee and the Lord's Housekeepers. She was first employed as a secretary for the Graham Insurance Agency in Wellsville and in 1961 became an executive secretary for the Sales Department of Worthington/Turbodyne Corporation, retiring in October of 1983.

She was a loving mother to her immediate and extended family, and is survived by her son, Patrick (Donna) Manion of Bow, NH, her daughter, Kathleen Ann Manion of Wellsville, three grandchildren, Maria (Sean) Casey and Theresa Manion both of Burbank, CA and John Manion of Bow, NH, two great-grandchildren, Helena and Gillian Casey, a sister, Rita Ayala of Levittown, NY as well as several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by a grandson, Michael Manion, four brothers, William, Joseph, Leo and Michael Finn and two sisters, Mary Bordonaro and infant sister, Josephine.

As a young child Kathleen displayed vitality for life as noted by the nuns in grade school who often stated, "She may be little but, Oh My!" In her later years "Kay" as many knew her, loved to tend to her beautiful flower gardens and enjoyed watching the birds at her bird feeder. Kathleen's family wishes to express sincere gratitude to the entire staff at Highland Health Care for the compassionate attention bestowed upon their mother.

Friends are invited to call in Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Friday, from 11:00 to 11:30 am at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday (February 4, 2011) at 12 noon in the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville with Monsignor Vincent Becker as celebrant. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to the David A. Howe Public Library or to the Immaculate Conception School. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.