Monique M. Brownell

Wellsville, NY - Monique M. Brownell, age 37, of the Bolivar Road passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. She was born on November 26, 1975 in Wellsville to Gary and Judy Kiefer Brownell.

Monique graduated from the St. Mary's School for the Deaf in 1994 majoring in Culinary Arts. She was employed as a baker in Addison, Illinois before she moved back to this area. Monique enjoyed to roller skate, watch NASCAR and football on TV, she also enjoyed attending the races at McKean County Raceway.

She is survived by: her father, Gary Brownell Sr. of Rochester; her step father Lou (Jane) Hurd of Belmont; paternal grandfather, Hartick Brownell Sr. of Wellsville and her maternal grandfather, Kenneth (Irene) Kiefer of Beaver, PA.; 2 brothers, Gary Brownell Jr. of Pennsylvania and Jerome (Andrea) Hurd of Painesville, OH.; 2 sisters, Terrina (Richard) Santiago of Aurora, IL., and Tammy (Bob) Scharet of Ocala, FL.; several aunts, uncles and cousins; She is also survived by her loving family at the Wellsville Manor Care Center.

Monique was predeceased by her mother Judy Kiefer Hurd, a sister Sonya Hurd and her grandmothers, Nancy "Gramma K"  Kiefer and Virginia Brownell.

There will be no prior service, a memorial service will be scheduled for a later date that will be announced. Memorials in Monique's name may be given to the Wellsville Manor Activities Fund. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com

Lawrence "Larry" Hannigan

Wellsville, NY - Lawrence "Larry" Hannigan, age 87, of 26 Fassett Lane passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2013,at the Comfort House of Allegany County. He was born on May 10, 1925in Wellsville and was the only child of Ida E. Hannigan. On December 15, 1951 in Belmont he married Mildred R. Bartlett who survives.

Larry graduated from Wellsville High School in 1943 and soon joined the US Army. He served with the 70th Tank Battalion 4th Infantry landing in Normandy during the D Day landings and was decorated with a Silver Star and a Purple Heart. On June 3, 2000 he received the Jubilee of Liberty Medal from the Governor of Normandy and on April 26, 2011 he was appointed as Chevalier of the Legion of Honor by the President of the French Republic. Larry had worked for the former Scoville Brown Store and the former Wellsville Burial Case. He later went to work for CE Air Preheater and retired from there in 1982 after 32 years of service. In his retirement Larry worked for a time at the ARC in Alfred and later for Darryl Ordway maintaining the grounds at Air Preheater in Wellsville. Larry was an avid hunter and trout fisherman who knew where every black berry patch was in Allegany County. He was a 29 year member of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church of Wellsville as well as member American Legion Post 702 of Wellsville.

Surviving besides his wife: 3 daughters, Cindy Hannigan of Wellsville, Sheri Hannigan of Wellsville and Kim Hannigan and son in law Richard Lilley of Swiftwater, PA.; 2 grandsons, Duncan and Conor Lilley; several cousins and numerous brothers and sisters in law.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday, February 2, 2013, from 3 to 4 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. Larry's funeral service will be held at 4 pm at the funeral home with Rev. Ralph Eastlack presiding with in Bath National Cemetery. Memorials in Larry's name may be made to, Mercy Flight or The Allegany County Comfort House or to your local volunteer ambulance corps. To leave on line condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Raymond S. Mallery

Belmont, NY - Raymond S. Mallery, 86, of Feathers Creek Road passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013, at home after a long illness. He was born on March 21, 1926 in Wellsville to Norman F. and Mary F. (Stevens) Mallery. On December 26, 1948, in Wellsville, he married Jean H. Folwell who predeceased him on January 15, 1995. Raymond served in the US Marine Corps during WWII and had been a former resident of Waco, Texas. He was an instructor at Texas State Technical Institute (TSTI) and was a TV technician at Mallery Radio & Television in Wellsville. Raymond was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the VFW.

Survivors include: 2 daughters, Kitty [Frank] Pasquale of Belmont and Nancy Rae Mallery of Bradford, Vermont; 6 grandchildren, Ticia (Baldwin) McGean, Francis (Chip) Pasquale, Todd Baldwin, Nikki Noniewicz, Tia Grooms, and Justin L. Winter; 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his wife, he was predeceased by his son, David L. Mallery; 2 sisters Norma Newland and Margaret Delane; 3 brothers, Bill, Lawrence and Mickey; a grandson and a great grandson.

He will be remembered for his sense of humor, intelligence, and most of all, pride of his family and religious belief, as well as his faithful Sheltie and friend, 'Haley'.

Friends are invited to call on Friday, February 1 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Belmont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Family Catholic Church on February 2 at 11 am, with Father Thomas Roman as celebrant. Burial will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery (Belmont) and memorials may be made to the Holy Family Catholic Church. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Donald E. Lehman

Wellsville, NY - Donald E. Lehman, 74, of 2507 Ketchner Road passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2012 at the Wellsville Manor Care Center with his family at his side. He was born July 16, 1938 in Wellsville the son of William C. and Lena (Strong) Lehman. 

He was a former employee of C. E. Air Preheater Company, Otis Eastern Corporation, L. C. Whitford Company and beginning March 9, 1964, he was with Dresser-Rand Corporation in Wellsville, until his retirement on August 1, 2000. He attended Wellsville High School and was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church. He was also a life member and past captain of the Dyke Street Engine Company # 2. He enjoyed collecting flags and he loved his home. Donny's friendly and outgoing personality will be missed by his family and many friends.

He is survived by two brothers, Robert J. (Winifred) Lehman of Wellsville and Edward B. Lehman of Belmont, two sisters-in-law, Doris Ann Lehman of Belmont and Arlene Lehman of Wellsville, as well as several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Nancy L. Kiefer in 2001 and two brothers, Terry L. Lehman and William R. Lehman both in 2009.

Friends are invited to call on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and Monday 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 Monday, January 28, 2013 at 11:00 am in the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville with Rev. Thomas Roman as Celebrant. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donation be made to the Immaculate Conception Church or the Dyke Street Engine Company. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Mary Elizabeth (Salis) Pasquale

Belmont, NY - Mary Elizabeth (Salis) Pasquale, 87, a long time resident of 31 Willard Street passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the Wellsville Manor Care Center with her loving family at her side. She was Born April 25, 1925 and adopted from Father Bakers Home for Children in Buffalo, NY on May 2, 1925. She lived and grew up with her Parents, Sabastiano and Isabella Salis in Hornell N.Y. She attended St. Ann's R.C.C. and Catholic School. She Graduated from Hornell High School in 1945. She then attended Rochester School of Commerce in Rochester, NY where she attained an education as a professional secretary on 1946. She worked for a period of time as a secretary at the Hornell Evening Tribune News Paper. On 1949 she married the love of her life, Francis (Frank) W. Pasquale Sr. who predeceased her in 1973. At this time she began her residence in Belmont, NY where she shared co-ownership of a restaurante known as, "Frank's Sugar Bowl." She was known by many of the kids in Belmont who frequented the Sugar bowl and shared many memories with the people of her community also through the business. The women would gather and crochet or knit while the men would chat as men do over many topics.

She was also blessed with four Children, Francis W. (Mary) Pasquale Jr., of Belmont, Gary R. (Jill) Pasquale, of Corvallis, MT, Michael G. Pasquale, who predeceased her on August 8, 2008 and Patty P. (Glen) Cline, Scio, NY, eight Grandchildren Francis "Chip" W. Pasquale III, David, M. Pasquale (Deceased), Catrina N Noniewicz, Tia M. Grooms, Paula J. Markewicz, Kristofer S. Pasquale, Casey L. Cline and Kallie R. Woods. She was also blessed with Twelve Great-Grandchildren. There are many nieces and nephews, a brother-in-law, two sister-in-laws, and numerous cousins that have been loved greatly in her life.

Mary was a very dedicated Mother and her family was the most important thing which she cherished in this life. She enjoyed crocheting Afghans, and sweaters. She enjoyed the many family picnics at Stony brook state park, Trips to visit her son and family in both Alaska and Montana. Her trips in later years to Harrison Valley state park, PA. (Little Grand Canyon of the East) to leaf peep the many colors of nature with her son Frank were charished each fall. Mary also enjoyed within her life the Many Seniors bus trips that she shared with treasured Friends Sharon Canfield and Margaret McNinch, both residing in Belmont. She was an avid bowler and member of the Belmont ladies bowling league for many years. She also was a lifelong member of St. Mary's R.C.C. (Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Parish) Altar Society. She also taught religious education within her church for 35 years. She was a Teachers Aid at both Belmont Central and Scio Central School working with another charished friend Mary Benz, through the Allegany County BOCES Grandmothers program. She was a special Grandma to many children in Allegany County through this program. Mary was a founding parent of the Allegany ARC and enjoyed being fully involved in its development and all activities that took place though this organization during her life time.

Mary was also a resident of the Manor Hills Adult Care Facility in Wellsville, NY and memorial donations could be made to their Activities Department or to the Allegany County ARC. Friends are invited to call on Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Belmont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 10:00 am in Holy Family Church in Belmont concelebrated by Rev. Sean DiMaria and Rev. Thomas Roman. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Wellsville. To leave online condolences, please visit http://www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Francis Patrick Dean

San Leandro, CA - Francis Patrick Dean, 84, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2013, with his beloved wife, Virginia, and his daughters at his side.  Francis, son of the late Jerome J. and Catherine Baker Dean, was born in the Dean family home at 376 South Main Street, Wellsville, N.Y., on December 15, 1928. He married Virginia Seligman on July 21, 1956, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bath, N.Y.  

Francis  was raised in Wellsville and was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church. He graduated from Immaculate Conception School and Wellsville High School, Class of 1946, and attended St. Bonaventure University.  Francis served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. 

In 1955, he began his career in the automobile industry at Lester Chevrolet, later becoming part-owner of Hetzel-Dean Motors in Wellsville.  The Dean family moved to California in 1970, and he was a parishioner of Assumption Catholic Church. Francis owned dealerships in Wellsville, San Leandro, Calif., Burlingame, Calif., and Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Francis was an avid sports fan and golfer, and he competed for many years in the Honda Pro-Am Golf Tournament. His community memberships included the Wellsville Lions Club, Wellsville Elks Lodge 1495, and the Wellsville Volunteer Fire Department's Emerald Hook & Ladder Company No. 3. 

Francis is survived by Virginia, his loving wife of 56 years, and their five daughters, Francie (Ken) Kunaniec, Carol (Jerry) Kekos, Cathy (George) Cramer, Mary Dean (Stephen Hegel), and Teresa (Gene) Fynes, as well as eight grandchildren.  Francis is also survived by his siblings, Mary Catherine Quinn, Margaret (Robert) Lagonegro, Helen (Jack) Schneble, John (Wanda) Dean and Tom (JoAnn) Dean; and his sister-in-law Aurella Dean. Francis was pre-deceased by his parents; four older brothers, William, James, Richard and Edward; and a brother-in-law, James Quinn. Francis also leaves many nieces, nephews and godchildren, in addition to longtime friends who have greatly enriched his life.

Visitation is Friday, January 18, 2013, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 19, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church, 36 Maple Avenue in Wellsville, with the Rev. Sean DiMaria as celebrant. Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery.   In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Comfort House of Allegany County, 141 East State Street, Wellsville, N.Y. 14895; the Emerald Hook & Ladder Company No. 3, 40 South Main Street, Wellsville, N.Y., 14895; or to a charity of one's choice.  To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Fred C. Conklin

Wellsville, NY - Fred C. Conklin, age 68, of Route 19 South passed away on Monday, January 14, 2013 at Jones Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born on April 12, 1945 in Hornell to Clarence and Betsy Mabel Conklin. In 1974 he married Regina Butler who survives him.

Fred graduated from Hornell High School, served in the US Coast Guard from 1964 to 1967 and was a former resident of Canaseraga. Fred started working for Forbes in Dansville and was a self employed electrician who worked also worked on electronics from organs to car stereos. He then worked for a time for ARC and later for Northern Lights Candles both in Wellsville. Fred then worked for Crowley Dairies in Arkport from where he retired. For the last year and a half he volunteered for the Allegany County Meals on Wheels program where enjoyed the smiles he received when he dropped off the meals. Fred had served Canaseraga as Justice of the Peace as well as a volunteer fireman and he later became a volunteer fireman for the Willing Fire Department. He was a member of the Hornell Bible Baptist Church and will be remembered as a loving and compassionate husband, father and friend.

Surviving besides his wife: 3 sons, Phillip Conklin of Olean, Michael Conklin of Buffalo and Kevin Wilson of Wellsville; 2 daughters, Sarah Conklin- Farren of Jamestown and Kathy Conklin Linder of Avon; 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a daughter Patricia A. Murphy as well as 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

There will be no prior visitation and burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations in Fred's may be made to either the Office of the Aging of Allegany County or to the Willing Fire Department. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Priscilla L. Button

Priscilla L. Button - The friends and family of Priscilla L. Button, who passed away Friday, December 28, 2012 are invited to a memorial service on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 1:00 pm in the Belmont Gospel Fellowship Church with Rev. Patrick Lyons presiding. Burial will be in Knights Creek Cemetery in Scio. To read the complete obituary or to leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Margaret J. Hull

Wellsville, NY - Margaret J. Hull, 87, of 160 Seneca Street died January 8, 2013 at Highland Park in Wellsville. She was born December 1, 1925 in Hornell the daughter of Kenneth and Catherine (Dickerson) Hull.

She was a former long time resident of Hornell and had attended Christ Episcopal Church. She enjoyed babysitting and was employed at various restaurants in the Hornell area. She is survived by several nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 from 12 noon to 1:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will follow visitation on Tuesday at 1:30 pm in St. John's Episcopal Church in Wellsville with Rev. G. Cole Gruberth presiding. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery in Hornell. Memorial donations can be made to Christ Episcopal Church, P. O. Box 336, Hornell, NY 14843. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com

Robert L. Ball

Scio, NY - Robert L. Ball, 62, passed away on Thursday (Jan. 3, 2013) after a sudden illness. He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Blakeslee) of Scio; his mother, Estella Ball of Livonia; a son, Robert L. Ball II of Irondequoit. There will be no prior visitation and a private interment will be held at the convenience of the family. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Stephen A. Wright

Wellsville, NY - Stephen A. Wright, 50, of 341 South Main Street died Thursday, January 3, 2013 at the Comfort House of Allegany County" The Hart House". He was born January 18, 1962 in Wellsville the son of the late John P. and Sybil "Betty" (Burton) Wright. 

Steve was a 1980 graduate of Wellsville High School and a 1995 graduate of Alfred State College. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and Army Reserves serving with the Combat Engineers. He was employed at Bells Market in Wellsville for seven years and for various other industrial employers in the area. For the past 15 years he was employed at Hi-Tech Ceramics in Alfred. He attended the Seventh Day Baptist Church in Alfred Station.

He is survived by a daughter, Kimberly S. Wright of Randolph, three brothers, Philip (Mary Jane) Wright of Rochester, Charles (Betsy) Wright of Baldwinsville and Paul Wright of Pearl River, two sisters, Sybil "Bonnie" Wright of Whittier, CA and Stacie (Kevin) Bacon of Wellsville, as well as several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Anthony J. Wright in 2009.

Friends are invited to a memorial service on Sunday, January 6, at 4 pm at the Seventh Day Baptist Church in Alfred Station with Rev. Kenneth Chroniger and Rev. Michael Brady presiding. There will be no prior visitation. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Wellsville. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Comfort House of Allegany County, 141 East State Street Wellsville, NY.  14895.To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com. 

Annette K. "Yia-Yia" Gianas

Wellsville - Annette K. "Yia-Yia" Gianas of Brooklyn Avenue passed away on Tuesday, January 1, at The Pines in Olean. She was born on June 11, 1932 in Wellsville to Kostantinos "Gus" and Sophia Cretekos. On February 20, 1955 in Sykea, Greece she married John P. Gianas who predeceased her on July 23, 2008.

Annette was a lifelong resident of Wellsville who graduated from Wellsville High School and attended Keuka College. Annette was a member of the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church of Jamestown and attended St. John's Episcopal Church in Wellsville where she sang in the choir and was a member of the St. Anne's Guild. For several years Annette enjoyed being a crossing guard on Brooklyn Avenue where she loved to see the Children. She will be remembered as a very social person who enjoyed being around other people.

Survivors include: a son, Dr. Peter Gianas of Starke, FL.; two daughters, Sophia Gianas of Olean and Cynthia Schroeder of Wellsville; 4 grandchildren, Christina, Timothy, Courtney and Michael; Several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends are invited to call on Friday, January 4, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. Her funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 am in the Funeral Home with Father George Zervos presiding. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery and memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to either the Friends of the Pines, 2245 West State Street, Olean, New York, 14760. Or to the Alzheimer's Association.

David Shufelt

Wellsville, NY - David Shufelt, 59, of 825 Hunt Road died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 30, 2012 shortly after arrival at Jones Memorial Hospital. He was born March 31, 1953 in Sharon, CT the son of the late Alfred T. and Priscilla (Tabor) Shufelt.

David was a former resident of Dover Plains, La Grangeville and Greenwood. He had two passions, family and farming. He also enjoyed hunting, sports and having a good time. He will be most remembered for his willingness to offer a helping hand. He will be dearly missed by his three daughters and will forever be in the hearts of all who knew him.

He is survived by three daughters, Pennie M. (Colin) Burgess of Hyde Park, Jackie R. Shufelt of Rocky Mount, VA and Susie K. (Ricky) Ives of Wellsville, 4 grandchildren, two brothers, Sam and Tom Shufelt, his former wife, Mary Leigh Cocca of Canisteo as well as several nieces & nephews. 

Friends are invited to call on Friday, January 4, 2013 from 12 noon to 1:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc., 34 W. State Street in Wellsville. A memorial service will follow at 1:00 pm in the funeral home will Rev. Tom Kristoffersen presiding. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations in memory of David Shufelt to the Deacon's Fund % The Presbyterian Church of Wellsville, 68 N. Main Street, Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.