Agatha P. O'Donnell

Wellsville, NY - Agatha P. O'Donnell, 90, a former resident of 38 Pleasant Street passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Highland Park in Wellsville. She was born December 4, 1921 in Kulpmont, PA the daughter of Basil and Ursula (Mascal) Dziemian. On April 8, 1950 in Kulpmont she married Patrick Emmett O'Donnell who predeceased her in 1969.

Agatha had resided in Wellsville since 1950 and more recently at Manor Hills in Wellsville. She was a graduate of Franklin D. Roosevelt High School in Kulpmont and Geisinger Hospital School of Nursing. She was formerly employed at Mary's Nursing Home in Wellsville and later for the Alfred State College Vocational School in Wellsville for 23 years; retiring in 1989.

She is survived by two nieces and one nephew. She was predeceased in addition to her husband by her daughter, Karen O'Donnell in 1976, her son, David O'Donnell in 1990, three brothers, Monsignor Anthony Dziemian, Joseph Dziemian and Vincent Dziemian and one Sister, Sister Lucinda Dziemian.

Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in Friday, March 30, 2012 at 10:30 am in the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville with Rev. Thomas Roman as Celebrant. There will be no prior visitation. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Kinney, PA. Memorial donations are suggested to the Immaculate Conception School, 24 Maple Avenue in Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online donations, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Norman J. Olmstead

Wellsville, NY - Norman J. Olmstead left the loving care of his family in the Porter Hospital, Middlebury, Vermont on Monday, March 26, 2012. He was born on March 2, 1916 in Wellsville, Allegany County, New York to Raymond E. Olmstead and Lena Belle Adams Olmstead. He married Edith M. Francisco in Belmont, New York on April 10, 1942.

He is a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1942-46.

He owned and operated funeral homes in Belmont and Mexico, New York, retiring in 1981. He and his wife, Edith, have resided in Middlebury since 1981.

They have been members of the Congregational Church, Middlebury; he served as Master of Belmont Lodge #474, Free and Accepted Masons, Belmont; member of the Mexico Chapter #136, Royal Arch Masons, Mexico; past President of Onondaga-Oswego Funeral Directors Association of New York; past Commander of Stone-Davis, American Legion Post #384.

He is survived by his wife of almost seventy years, Edith; his daughter Amy Jo Emerson and her husband John D. Emerson of Middlebury, Vermont; his son Neil R. Olmstead and his wife Debra Barnickol Olmstead of Nevada City, California; four grandchildren: Jay and Pete Emerson and Dan and Laura Olmstead; three great-grandchildren: Lena Fay, Laura Rae, and Bella Jo Emerson.

Calling hours will be held at theJ. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Belmont, New York on Friday March 30th from 7 to 8:30 PM, followed by a burial and committal service at 10 am on Saturday, March 31 at the Forest Hills Cemetery. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Roger C. Brewer Sr.

Belmont, NY - Roger C. Brewer Sr., 63, of 37 Schuyler Street died on Friday, March 23, 2012 shortly after arrival at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville. He was born June 13, 1948 in Baldwin, Maryland the son of Edward Lee and Encille (Blevins) Brewer. On November 11, 1978 in Havre de Grace, MD., he married Agnes Clendenin who survives.

Roger was raised in Bel Air, MD. He was employed as a master heating technician at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds for 27 years, retiring in 2008. He had formerly resided in Colora, MD. and was an active member of the Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ in Hickory, MD. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He moved to Belmont in November of 2011 and became a member of the Gospel Fellowship Church.

Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons, Wayne (Erica) Keene of Lancaster, PA., Roger (Betty) Brewer Jr. of Colora, MD., and Brian (Shannon) Clendenin of Belmont, one daughter, Annette (Patrick) Santoro of Robesonia, PA., 12 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, one sister, Shirley Evans of Bristol, VA., one brother, Colonel Joe Brewer of Edgewood, MD., as well as several nieces & nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday, March 29th from noon to 2:00 pm at the Gospel Fellowship Church in Belmont. The funeral will follow visitation at 2:00 pm in church with Pastor Patrick Lyons presiding. Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery in Belmont. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Gospel Fellowship Church, 4996 Hood Road in Belmont, NY. 14813. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Jean C. Olskey

Allentown, NY - Jean C. Olskey, 91, a former long time resident of Hog Brook Road passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at the Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital in Bath. She was born June 16, 1920 in Kane, PA the daughter of Donald W. and Theodosia M. (Clawges) Crisjohn. On August 22, 1969 at the Allentown United Methodist Church she married Kenneth Olskey who predeceased her on March 8, 1994.

Jean graduated from the Allentown High School in 1938 and earned a business degree one year later. She was employed at Worthington Corporation in Wellsville for 40 years as Supervisor of Employee Benefits. She was a member of the Allentown United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She has resided at the Fred and Harriett Taylor Health Center for the past eight years.

She is survived by a step-son, Robert (Myrna) Olskey and a step-daughter, Sandra (Tommy) Green both of Georgia and several nieces and nephews including, Dawn Burch, Linda (Bill) Freitas, James Crisjohn, Robert (Sharon) Crisjohn, Susan (Robert) Stern, Robert Howe and Marsha (David) Lineman as well as 15 great and 11great-great nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by a sister June Howe and a brother, D. Warren Crisjohn.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday, March 24th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc., 34 W. State Street in Wellsville. The funeral will follow visitation at 4:00 pm Saturday in the funeral home with Diane Cox presiding. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the Allentown United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 273 Allentown, NY 14707. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Camron J.J. Fenti

Bolivar, NY - Camron J.J. Fenti, 2, of 53A State Route 275 died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. He was born February 24, 2010 in Wellsville the son of Matthew and Kelly (Ayers) Fenti.

Surviving in addition to his parents are three brothers, Dawson Ayers of Hendersonville, TN, Dillon Illerbrun of Kane, PA and Jacob Fenti at home in Bolivar and one sister, Hayleigh Ayers of Kane, PA, paternal grandparents, Diana and Paul Fenti of Bolivar, maternal grandparents, Angela and Duane Grosch of West Valley and Mark Schoenherr of Wellsville, paternal great grandmother, Frances Webb of Bolivar and maternal great grandmother, Carol Ayers of Bolivar, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Friends are invited to call on Friday, March 23rd from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will be Saturday at 10:30 am in the funeral home with Pastor Richard Helms presiding. Memorial donations may be made to the Richburg Ambulance Corps. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Paul E. Kio

Wellsville, NY - Paul E. Kio, a former resident of the Port Allegany Area, passed away on Friday March 16, 2012 at Manor Hills in Wellsville. He was born on July 19, 1926 in Coudersport, PA to Byron and Etha ( Hayes) Kio.

Paul joined the US Navy in 1943 at the age of 17 and served until 1946. He was a self employed carpenter who worked on and built houses.

Survivors include: a son Donald Kio of Bradford, PA, a daughter, Paula Abrams of Bradford, PA: Two brothers, Philip (Leah) Kio of Port Allegany, PA and Roland (June) Kio of Eldred PA: several grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Paul was predeceased by 4 sisters: Ella Wight, Nellie Llewellyn, Pearl Link and Helen Kio:2 brothers, Edward Kio and Byron Kio Jr.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday April 5 , 2012 from 12 noon to 1 PM at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, 34 West State Street, Wellsville, New York. His funeral service will be held at 1 PM in the funeral home. Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery in Port Allegany. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Vo Vann Decker

Wellsville, NY - Vo Vann Decker of Stevens Street passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at Jones Memorial Hospital shortly after arrival. He was born on March 7, 1974 in Hershey, Pennsylvania to David and Hanh Vo Thi Decker. On June 7, 2003 in Wellsville he married Rebecca Fisk who survives him.

Vo graduated from Wellsville High School in 1992. He later graduated from Alfred State College with an Associate's Degree in Information Technology. He worked as Director of Information Technology at Allegany Arc for 18 years. Vo was a well-loved member of the Wellsville Area Small Plane Society (WASPS). His hobbies included building and flying model airplanes, target shooting, and Toby, his beloved dog.

Vo was a very loving husband, father, and son and the love of Rebecca's life. He will be remembered as a quiet, gentle man who was a good friend to everyone lucky enough to know him.

Surviving besides his wife are his mother of Wellsville; 3 daughters, Sarah Decker, Allison Decker and Erika Howard; a sister Trang (Preston) Powell Decker of Nyack; 3 brothers, Hoang Decker of Syracuse, Kim (Helen) Decker of Belmont and David (Barbara) Decker of Addison; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; his mother in law, Evelyn Fisk of Richburg.

Vo was predeceased by his father David Decker and his father in law William Fisk.

Friends are invited to call on Friday, March 16, 2012, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. Vo's funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 11 am with Rev. Marc Chamberlin presiding. Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery and memorials may be made to the Friends of Allegany Arc. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com

Robert V. Broughton

Wellsville, NY - Robert V. Broughton 85, of Wellsville NY passed away peacefully on Monday, March 12, 2012 at the Jones Memorial Hospital after having lived a long and very full life.

Robert was born September 11th, 1926 in Wellsville, the son of the late George and Ruth Broughton.

He is survived by two daughters, Bonnie (Richard) Ives of Wellsville, and Barbara (Mark) Tolbert of Horseheads, two sons Bruce (Anne) Broughton of Painted Post and William (Audrey) Broughton of Wellsville, a Grand-daughter, Rebecca Tolbert (Craig) Player of Inwood NY, a Great Grand-daughter, Hailey E. Player, a Grandson, Richard (Kristin) Ives, two step grand daughters, three step great grandchildren, two sisters, Eva Sinsebox of Henrietta and Margaret Green of Wellsville and a brother, Ronald Broughton of Wellsville.

Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Beulah, his brother James, two sisters Alice McGillivray and Velma Demming and a grandson, Jeremy Ives.

Robert spent his childhood in Almond and Birdsall NY, later moving to Wellsville where he attended high school until the age of 17 when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving on a Liberty Ship during WWII in the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign.

After serving his country Robert found employment on the Great lakes, working his way up to Wheelsman, piloting freighters throughout the lakes and the Welland canal. On July 4th 1953 he married Beulah H. Sick in the old Trinity Lutheran Church in Wellsville.

For a time Robert and Beulah owned and operated a tour boat, the Anna III on the Lower Niagara River where they once accompanied Florence Chadwick, a world renown long distance swimmer, on her Lake Ontario crossing attempt.

After selling the tour boat business Robert & Beulah moved to Horseheads NY where Robert worked for the next twenty years in construction as a Union Lather working on many projects locally including the Jones Memorial Hospital and Wellsville Schools. Robert and a friend, Gene Conners; bought some machines and put together a small machine shop in Horseheads where they made and sold various tools related to their trade. Robert applied for and was granted a U.S. patent for a unique automotive lug wrench. Robert loved big projects. He finished one partially built house in Horseheads where they raised their four children, built a large stone home on the same property and later built a home in Wellsville where he and Beulah lived until they passed away. In 1977 they bought the Wellsville Dry Cleaners on Fassett Street in Wellsville which they operated until their retirement.

In retirement Robert enjoyed amateur photography and made frequent trips to Letchworth State Park and other points along the Genesee River. Many of his photos found their way into homes and businesses' around town including Tops Market and his favorite eating spot, The Texas Hot, where several still hang. Robert was a member of the Creative Writers of the Southern Tier and wrote several short stories which he later compiled into his book, "The Dumbest Kid in the 3rd Grade".

Robert will be remembered for his ambition, his humor and his quick wit which always made him the life of the party. He loved his wife and his family and will be missed by all who knew him.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Jones Memorial Hospital, the Wellsville Ambulance Corps and especially the Veteran's Association for all their support over the last few years.

Family and friends may call Thursday March 15th from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, Wellsville NY with funeral services to be held at 11:00 on Friday, March 16th, Rev. Ralph Eastlack, officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, memorials may be made to either the Hart Comfort House or the Allegany Count

Shirley J. Heysham

Wellsville, NY - Shirley J. Heysham, 74, of 90 Johnson Street died on Sunday, March 11, 2012 shortly after arrival at Jones Memorial Hospital. She was born May 9, 1937 in Wellsville the daughter of the late, Robert and Margaret (Rogers) Heysham.

Shirley was a 1956 graduate of Wellsville High School. She was employed as a school crossing guard for the Village of Wellsville and was a day care provider. She worked at Marsh's Convalescence Home in Wellsville and helped prepare the Pennysaver for delivery. She was also a volunteer for the Allegany County Head Start Program.

She is survived by two sisters, Jane Price of Wellsville and Donna (Neil) Culhane of West Palm Beach, FL, three brothers, Robert Heysham of Limestone, James (Mary) Heysham and Donald Heysham both of Olean, a special friend, Frank Frungillo of Wellsville as well as several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by one sister, Dorothy Crawford.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, March 14th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Thursday, March 15th from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will be Thursday at 11:00 am in the funeral home with Deacon Frank Pasquale presiding. Burial will be in Yorks Corners Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the Allegany County Head Start Program. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Myrtle "Myrt" Brown

Poinciana, Florida - Myrtle "Myrt" Brown, 89, of Poinciana, Florida passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2012, following a long battle with cancer. She was born on October 24, 1922 in the Town of Willing. On January 10, 1942 she married Ira Brown and for many years they operated Brown's Service Station and the Wee Spot Restaurant. In later years, Myrt was employed as a dispatcher for Shay's Trucking, and also a realtor for United Farm. She was a resident of Wellsville until 1990 when she moved to Florida to be near her daughter.

Myrt was a devoted wife, mother and was a loving caregiver for several elderly relatives. Prior to moving to Florida, she was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville. Also she was a long time member of the Allegany County Bird Club and the Friends of Author, Gladys Taber.

She was predeceased by her parents, husband and siblings, Albert Cline, Rit Cline and Margaret Baxter. Myrt is survived by her daughter, Connie Colbert as well as several nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Friday, March 9th, at 10 am at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville with Father Sean DiMaria presiding. Burial will take place in the Sacred Heart Cemetery and in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to either the Allegany County SPCA or to The David A. Howe Library. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com

Isabelle R. Theroux

Wellsville, NY - Isabelle R. Theroux, 83, of 53 Fairview Avenue died on Friday, March 2, 2012 at Jones Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness. She was born October 12, 1928 in Slatersville, RI the daughter of James and Margaret (Owens) Carroll. On May 18, 1957 in Slatersville she married Robert R. Theroux who survives. Isabelle was raised in Slatersville and was a graduate of St. Patrick's High School in Providence, RI. She and Robert raised their family in Connecticut and later moved to Wellsville in 1987. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville and had volunteered for a variety of organizations within the Wellsville community. She enjoyed bowling and was an avid tennis player. She had many hobbies including, sewing, baking, singing and making flower arrangements. She prayed the Rosary daily and was devoted to The Blessed Mother, St. Jude and St. Padre Pio.

Surviving in addition to her husband are three daughters, Christine (Thomas) Sayles of Carmel, IN, Pauline (David) DiSciacca of Enfield, CT and Claire (Dipen) Parekh of Amersham, UK, three grandchildren, Melanie, Michael and Matthew DiSciacca, one sister, Harriett Carroll of Slatersville, RI as well as many nieces & nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, March 6, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 8:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The Rosary will be recited on Tuesday at 3:45pm. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 7, at 10:00 am in the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville with Rev. Sean DiMaria as celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude's Children Research Hospital or the Jones Memorial Hospital Memorial Fund. To leave online condolences, please visit embserfuneralhome.com.