Merritt A. Wiedemann

Wellsville, NY - Merritt A. Wiedemann, 89, of Manor Hills passed away at home on Saturday, December 27, 2014 following a brief illness. He was born October 7, 1925 in Unadilla, NY the son of Herman and Hazel (Ahl) Wiedemann. On August 17, 1958 in Newark he married Helen “Kathy” Betts who predeceased him on January 2, 1997.

Merritt was raised in Oneonta and was a 1944 graduate of Sidney High School. He was a veteran of WW II, serving with Merchant Marines. He did his basic training at Sheepshead Bay, NY. He sailed to the India and Mediterranean area and later on oil tankers from Baltimore to the Texas coast. Upon returning home to Oneonta, he was employed at Spaulding Bakery for six years. He resided in California for two years, and when he returned to New York he became a manager for Montgomery Ward in Newark. After several transfers he moved to Wellsville and became the Manager of the Outdoor Store. He also worked for the Pennysaver and the Wellsville Daily Reporter before becoming the owner and operator of the Wellsville Montgomery Ward in 1972. He retired in1987 and in 1989 he and Kathy moved to Daytona Beach, FL. He kept very busy throughout his retirement; he enjoyed playing golf and life with his friends at Carriage Cove Park. He returned to Wellsville in August of this year.

He is survived by two sons, Chris (Tina) Wiedemann of Rineyville, KY and Mark (Chris) Wiedemann of Wellsville, two grandsons, Benjamin and Christopher Wiedemann. Merritt was one of 12 children and is survived by several nieces & nephews.

A private graveside service and burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the SPCA Serving Allegany County or to Home Care & Hospice. To leave online condolences, please visit embserfuneralhome.com.

Patricia A. (Temple) Ball - Notice

Wellsville, NY - Patricia A. (Temple) Ball, 86, of 289 E. Dyke Street passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014 at Jones Memorial Hospital. A memorial service is being planned and a complete obituary will be published at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc.

James F. Winans

Hallsport, NY - James F. Winans, age 87, of the Hallsport Road passed away on Wednesday, December 17, at the Bath V.A. Medical Center in Bath. He was born on August 4, 1927 in Alma to George and Margaurite Phillips Winans Sr. On June 26, 1954 at the Christian Temple Church in Wellsville he married Carol McConnell who predeceased him on October 8, 2014.

Jim had grown up in Alma and became a farm hand on the Hilligas Farm. In 1945 he joined the U.S. Army and served until he was honorably discharged in 1947. Following the service Jim always stayed busy working in various fields. These jobs included: working in the oil fields for the Sprague Family, working at the former Friendship Foundry, pulling oil wells for Ray Roeske, the Vacation Manager for the former Market Basket, a Wheel Operator for the former Rochester Button Factory and for the Town of Willing. In his late 50’s Jim became a certified nursing assistant through BOCES and went to work at the Highland Nursing Home that later became the Highland Park Health Care Center. Jim was also certified through BOCES in auto mechanics and did vehicle repairs. His joy was his family and he especially enjoyed his grandchildren. Jim stayed active on his farm and he always enjoyed playing a good prank. 

Survivors include his daughter Debra (Donald Jr.) Hall of Wellsville; granddaughters Melissa (Ronald) Gardner of Friendship and Cassie (David Jr.) Slawson of Wellsville and a grandson Curtis (Amanda Conklin) Hall of Wellsville; 12 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, his wife Carol, and his brothers George, Louis, Charles and Raymond and several nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday, December 27, 2014, from 10 am to 11 am at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. Jim’s funeral service will be held at 11 am in the funeral home with Reverend Ralph Eastlack presiding. Burial with military honors will take place in the Hallsport Cemetery and memorials may be made to the VA Medical Center in Bath, New York. To leave on line condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Mary C. Manning

Wellsville, NY - Mary C. Manning, 78, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Jones Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born September 8, 1936 in Manhattan, the daughter of the late Sam and Helen (Holdasevich) Ferrante. On June 2, 1962 in Brooklyn, NY she married Thomas C. Manning who predeceased her on May 9, 2014.

 

Mary and Tom resided in Brooklyn before moving to Wellsville in 1996. She was a graduate of Pace University in 1990. She was employed as an executive Secretary for U. S. Trust on Wall Street for 28 years; retiring in 1996. She was a past senior regent for the Woman of the Moose # 248, a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, the Altar & Rosary Society and the Wellsville Rod & Gun Club. She enjoyed photography, musical instruments, computers and animals; but most of all she loved spending time with friends and family.

 

She is survived by one brother, Alex “Al” Ferrante of Florida and several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Anna M. Wade on November 14, 2007. 

 

Friends are invited to a Memorial Mass on Friday, January 16, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Immaculate Conception Church; Wellsville. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. The family requests memorial donations are made to the SPCA Serving Allegany County. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Meldin “Duane” Whiteman

Wellsville, NY - Meldin “Duane” Whiteman, 71, of 3030 Graves Road passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014 at Jones Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born November 15, 1943 in Hornell the son of the late Bert and Bernadine (Brownell) Whiteman. On April 3, 1993 he married Lois (Nolan) Towner who survives.

Duane was a carny for many years and later was an over the road truck driver. Most recently he was employed at Vesuvius Hi-Tech Ceramics in Alfred Station.

Surviving in addition to his wife is one son, William Whiteman, two brothers, Steven D. (Susan) Whiteman of Florida and Bert Leroy (Sherry) Whiteman of Georgia, a stepson, Dan (Sharon) Worden of Wellsville, three stepdaughters, Cindy Lou (Danny) Hachtel of Avoca, Connie Marie Worden of Ithaca and Shannon Mary Sutherland of Madisonville, KY, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to attend Duane’s funeral on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 4:00 pm in the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville with Pastor Rich Bendelewski presiding. Burial will be in Hallsport Union Cemetery. The family requests memorial donations are made to the Hallsport Christian Church, 2182 Stout Road, Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online condolences, please visit embserfuneralhome.com.  

Paul E. Wennin

Coudersport, PA - Paul E. Wennin, 86, a former resident of 32 Elk St Coudersport, PA passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at the Washington Health Center in Washington, PA. He was born January 21, 1928 in Johnsonburg, PA, the son of the late Benjamin and Mary (Nestlerode) Wennin who were residents of Sinnemahoning, PA. On September 21, 1981, he married Gilda Elliott who predeceased him on August 23, 2013.

Currently residing in Bentleyville, PA,  Paul was a veteran of WW II serving with the U. S. Army infantry in the Pacific Theater of Operation. He received the World War II Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation of Japan Medal. For 45 years he was employed as a Lineman for Tri-County Electric in Coudersport, PA. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in Potter County.

He is survived by one son, Kevin Wennin of Perry, OK, two stepchildren, Randy Metz of Bentleyville, PA and Cindy Reed of Means, KY, four grandchildren, Lawrence Chamberlain, Savannah Chamberlain, Randy Metz Jr. and Phillip Metz, one great-grandson, Jake Perla, one brother, Richard Wennin, two sisters, Nancy Kowalski and Mary Wood, as well as several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased in addition to his wife by one brother, Benjamin Wennin and one sister, Margaret Housler.

Friends are invited to call on Sunday, December 14, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc., 34 W. State Street in Wellsville, NY. The funeral will be Monday, December 15, 2014 at 11:00 am in the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow at Eulalia Cemetery in Coudersport. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Fountain of Life Church at 2101 Old National Pike Washington, PA 15301. 724-239-2974.To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Jack D. Hawley

Wellsville, NY - Jack D. Hawley, 82, of 5269 Bill Allen Hill Road passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at the Hart Comfort House following a long illness. He was born January 4, 1932 in Portville the son of the late Raymond L. and Laura C. (Campbell) Hawley.

 

Jack was a 1949 graduate of Portville Central School. He served as an Electricians Mate 2^nd Class with the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955. He was employed by Clark Brothers from 1955 to 1958. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Education from SUNY Geneseo in 1962 and began his career with Wellsville Central School as a teacher; retiring 1982. After retirement he worked as a self employed contractor for many years. He was a member and past president of the Wellsville Teachers Association and the Wellsville Rod & Gun Club and was a member of the Morrison Hayes Post 702 American Legion.

 

He is survived by one son, Brett (Markae) Hawley of Concord, NC, one grandson, Reece, two granddaughters, Alexis and Brooke, a sister, Betty Ruth North of St. Augustine, FL, a stepdaughter, Jennifer Stein of North Carolina, his devoted niece & nephew, Laura and Kenneth Shields, as well as several additional nieces & nephews including, Rosaline and Joel Maten, Barbara and Michael Lisson, Brian Hawley, Maureen and Brian Zawacki, Robert and Georgette North Jr., Stanley and Sue North and Linda & Larry Douglas. He was predeceased by three brothers, Rupert, Robert and Harold Hawley and his companion, Gwendolyn B. Horn. 

 

Friends are invited to call on Saturday, December 20, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. A memorial service with military honors will follow visitation at 4:00 pm in the funeral home with Rev Clara Wilder presiding. Burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Hart Comfort House or the Bath VA Community Living Center. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Ronald L. Mott

Wellsville, NY - Ronald L. Mott, 74, of 3 Sunnydale Avenue passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 shortly after arrival at Jones Memorial Hospital. He was born December 30, 1939 in Paterson, NJ the son of the late Samuel and Gertrude (Margroff) Mott.

Ron was raised in New Jersey and was a graduate of Central High School in Paterson. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving in Greenland. He came to Wellsville in 1960 and was first employed as a nurse’s aide at Jones Memorial Hospital. He later began his career at Dresser-Rand Corporation in Wellsville; retiring in 2002. He was a member the Immaculate Conception Church, the Mercy Associates, the Morrison Hayes Post 702 American Legion and the Knights of Columbus Council 919.

He is survived by two brothers, Samuel Mott of Paterson, NJ and Gary (Beverly) Mott of Wayne, NJ, one sister, Trudy (Patrick) Lord of Milford, NY, several nieces & nephews and two special friends, Russ Knowles and Maureen Cooper. He was predeceased by one sister, Geraldine Lisotto, a sister-in-law, Doris Mott and a niece, Deanie Lisotto.

Friends are invited to call on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and Saturday 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 Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 12 noon in the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Immaculate Conception Parish. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneral home.com.

Joan Embser Gardner

Wellsville, NY - Joan Embser Gardner, lifelong resident of Wellsville, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 in her home, after a brief illness.

Born Nov. 10, 1930, Joan was the daughter of Walter J. and Katherine O’Brien Embser.  On April 25, 1953, she married David F. Gardner at Immaculate Conception in Wellsville.  They were blessed with their children Kate and her husband Brooks Chandler, Charlie and his wife Penny, Tim and his wife Renee, Dan and his wife Carol, Walter, Brien, Anne and her husband Fred Collins, Heidi Brown, 19 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  Joan is also survived by her sisters-in-law Mary and Marilyn, several nieces, nephews, special cousins and lifelong friends. Joan was predeceased by her husband Dave in 2011, her parents and her brothers W. Joseph and J. Timothy Embser.

Joan attended Wellsville High School, Marygrove College in Detroit and Alfred State where she and Dave met. Joan was a member of Immaculate Conception Church where she belonged to the Altar Rosary Society.  She practiced her faith inside and outside of Church.  Joan was a homemaker, known for her chocolate cake and sugar cookies.  The “Matron of Meadowbrook Court” she was also a member of the Red Hat Society, Monday Club and former member of the Wellsville Country Club.  Joan was an accomplished and award-winning horsewoman.  In recent years, she was an avid bridge player, playing five days a week, and enjoyed Friday evening dinners with her lifelong friends.

Friends are invited to call on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, 34 W. State Street in Wellsville. The Altar and Rosary Society will gather to pray the rosary on Friday at 3:45 pm at the funeral home. Friends are invited to call again on Saturday, December 6, 2014 from 12:30 to 1:00 pm at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 1:30 pm at the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hart Comfort House, 141 East State St.; Immaculate Conception School, 24 Maple Avenue or the David A. Howe Public Library, 155 North Main Street, all in Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Earl E. Brown

Webster, NY - Earl E. Brown, 93, of Baywinde Senior Living Community, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at the Jewish Home of Rochester following a brief illness. He was born June 18, 1921 in the Town of Alfred. He was the son of the late Earl and Violet (White) Brown. On June 29, 1946 in Wellsville he married Doris Regina Aldrich who predeceased him on November 9, 1991.

Earl attended Alfred-Almond Central School and was a graduate of Angelica High School. He was a former resident of the Fords Brook Road in Wellsville. He was first employed in the local oil fields and on the family farm. He began his career with Bausch & Lomb in Wellsville and continued with the company in Rochester for over 30 years; retiring in 1983. He was a member of the Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Rochester and was an avid Bowler.

He is survived by two daughters, Judy Harrington and her husband Fred of Springwater and Georgia Bellucci and her husband Carl of Victor, one son, Michael Brown and his wife Betty of Webster, four Grandchildren, Matthew Bellucci and his wife Jill, Patrick Bellucci and Katherine Mattice, Colleen Harrington and Scott Culp and Meghan Harrington Moore and her husband Steve, three great grandchildren, Mina Hogenes, and Nori and Sage Bellucci Mattice, two sisters, Dorothy Cornish of Wellsville and Kay Blessing of Olean as well as several nieces & nephews including a special niece, Tina Snow.

He was predeceased in addition to his parents by a brother and sister-in-law, Ward and Martha Brown, a sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Norm Graves, a brother-in-law, Duane “Dish” Cornish and a grandson, Frederick Harrington IV.

Friends are invited to call on Sunday from 3:00 to 6:00 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, December 1, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com. 

Virginia E. Vossler Scott

Wellsville, NY - Virginia E. Vossler Scott, age 94, formerly of Petrolia passed away on Friday November 21, 2014 at the Highland Health Care Center. She was born on December 29, 1919 in Wellsville to Johann and Armena (Kimble) Vossler.

Virginia was a lifelong resident of the Wellsville area who graduated from Wellsville Central High School in 1935. She retired from the Wellsville Daily Reporter in the early 1980's as a proof reader. Virginia was a member the First Trinity Lutheran Church and the Dorcas Guild of Wellsville, The Business and Professional Women and was a life member of the Petrolia Fire Department Auxiliary. She loved animals and was an excellent cook who enjoyed entertaining with her delicious meals and scrumptious pies. Virginia delivered meals on wheels and did not hesitate to help her friends and neighbors. She was an asset her Petrolia Community and will be sadly missed.

She is survived by 3 sons, Jerry E. Jensen of Arizona, Garry W. Scott of Wellsville and James D. (Susan) Scott of Bolivar; 3 grandchildren, Jody (Mike) Stone of Arizona, Marti Jensen of Arizona and Adam (Jennifer) Scott of Bolivar; 3 great grandchildren, Zachery Jensen of Arizona, Kennedy Scott of Bolivar and Isaac Scott of Bolivar; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Josephine (Vossler) McPheters in 1971; a brother, Warren R. Vossler in 1995 and a granddaughter Angela Scott Pounds in 2008.

At Virginia's request there will be a private grave side service in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials in her name may be made to the Allegany County SPCA. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Janice (Pease) Boring Davis

Wellsville NY -Janice (Pease) Boring Davis passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014, at the Hart Comfort House surrounded by her children. Janice was born in Wellsville on July 22, 1932, the daughter of Harry S. and Margaret (McCullum) Pease. On January 10, 1953, she married Stewart Boring Jr., who predeceased her on November 15, 1990. She later married Darrell E. Davis, who predeceased her on June 3, 1997.

Janice was a graduate of the Wellsville Central School Class of 1949. Until her retirement, she was employed by Jones Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed her time with her family and friends and especially enjoyed spending time at Rushford Lake.

Janice was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 702, as well as a former member of the Women of the Moose Lodge 601 and the Lady Elks Lodge 1495.

Janice is survived by her brother, Steven (Diana) Pease, of Wellsville and three children: Suzanne (Timothy) Colligan of Wellsville; Rebecca (Richard) Archambault of Tonawanda; and Daniel (Megan) Boring of Flourtown, PA. In addition, she is survived by three grandchildren: Erin Dahlgren of Wellsville; Scott Archambault of Buffalo; and Lucca Boring of Flourtown; as well as three great-grandchildren: Brooklyn, Wheeler, and Timothy Dahlgren of Wellsville, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to her parents and spouses, Janice was predeceased by a brother, Ronald Pease, in 1948; a son, Scott Boring, in 1975; and grandson, Shane Colligan, in 2003.

Friends will be received at the J.W. Embser & Sons Funeral Home from 7-9 pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2014. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home, at 34 West State Street, Wellsville, on Wednesday, November 25, 2014 at 2pm. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellsville. Memorials in Janice's name may be made to the Comfort House of Allegany County (Hart Comfort House), 141 East State St., Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave on-line condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Rhea E. Murray - Notice

Belmont, NY - Rhea E. Murray, age 99, of 12 Norton Street passed away on Saturday November 22, 2014 at the Highland Heath Care Center in Wellsville. Friends are invited to call at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Belmont on Tuesday, November 25 from 5 to 7 pm and on Wednesday from 10 am to 11 am at which time a funeral service will be held. 

Matthew E. Dickerson

Tonawanda, NY - Matthew E. Dickerson, age 34, a former resident of Belfast passed away at his home in Tonawanda. He was born in Cuba on August 20, 1980 to Charles and Karen Jakley Dickerson.

Matthew had graduated from Fillmore Central High School and also from Houghton College. 

He was a member of the US Army National Guard and currently he was working for Home Depot in Tonawanda. Matthew was a member of the Belfast United Methodist Church and was an avid runner who ran in numerous marathons. He enjoyed horseback riding and liked all animals. Matthew will be remembered as someone with a good heart.

Survivors include His Mom and Dad of Belfast; maternal grandmother Barbara Jakley of Pike; a brother Andrew Dickerson of Buffalo; several aunts' uncles and cousins.

He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents Earl and Gladys Dickerson and his maternal grandfather Robert Jakley.

Friends are invited to call at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville on Tuesday, November 25, from 10 am to 12 noon at which time a funeral service will be held. Pastor Nancy Russell of the Belfast UMC will preside and burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellsville. Memorials in Matthews name may be made to the S.PCA. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Rhea E. Murray - Notice

Belmont, NY - Rhea E. Murray, age 99, of 12 Norton Street passed away on Saturday November 22, 2014 at the Highland Heath Care Center in Wellsville. Friends are invited to call at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Belmont on Tuesday, November 25 from 5 to 7 pm and on Wednesday from 10 am to 11 am at which time a funeral service will be held.

Dorothy Jean “Dotsie” Lewis Guinnip

Scio, NY - Dorothy Jean “Dotsie” Lewis Guinnip, 61, of 5936 Fish Road gave up her fight with ALS at home on Thursday, November 20, 2014. She was born on April 18, 1953 in Wellsville, the daughter of Edward and Esther (Jackson) Wyckoff. On August 20, 1977 in Petrolia she married Bruce D. Guinnip who survives.

Dotsie was employed as a production coordinator for the Nutrition Department of Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville until her diagnosis with ALS in 2011.  

Surviving in addition to her husband are two beautiful daughters, Tara-Jean Guinnip of Scio

and Sandy (Dan) Friday of Rochester, two grandchildren, Evan and Taylor-Grace Friday, her mother, Esther Moultrup of Scio, three sisters, Betty (Rick) Moultrup of Allentown, Patty (Bob) Standard of Scio and Gina Elliott of Wellsville, two brothers, Edward H.Wyckoff Jr. of Bolivar and Jason (Ashley) Moultrup of Scio as well as several nieces & nephews. She was also affectionately known as “Grandma Dots” to Carly and Emma Moultrup. She was predeceased by her father, her step father, Norman Moultrup and her first husband, Richard Lewis.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 12 noon to 2:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will follow visitation at 2:00 pm Saturday in the funeral home with her nephew, David Greene presiding. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Hearts for ALS NY % 1899 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620. For more information on ALS, please visit als.net. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Harriett Hubert Bradley

Wellsville, NY - Harriett Hubert Bradley died peacefully at home on Thursday, November 6.    

Harriett was born March 24, 1925 in Hornell the third of four daughters of John and Harriett (Felix) Hubert. She graduated from Hornell High School and in April of 1943 married her husband Richard. Following his military service during World War II they would make their home in Wellsville for 67 years until his death in 1996.  

For many summers Harriett played golf with friends and family. She was a longtime member of the Wellsville Country Club but would achieve that coveted prize, a hole-in-one, in East Aurora. She was an avid reader and had enjoyed knitting since she was a teenager.  Many newborns have left Jones Memorial Hospital wearing one of Harriett's knit caps.  She frequently participated in the hospital's annual Country Fair as a member of the Hemlock Twig.  As a 30 year member of the Monday Club, she regularly joined with members for their weekly meetings.  Harriett was a member of the United Church of Christ in Wellsville since shortly after she and her husband moved to Wellsville.  

Harriett is survived by her four children, Richard of Kissimmee, Florida, Tom of Cuba, Jeff and his wife Jane of Cuba, and Carol also of Cuba.  Harriett's grandchildren include Sarah of Cuba, Rebecca of St. Petersburg, Florida, Justin and his wife Brittany of Allegany, and their son Evan who has not yet celebrated his first birthday.  Also surviving Harriett are her sisters, Betty of Hornell, Rose of Bath as well as several nieces and nephews.  

Besides her husband, Harriett was predeceased by her sister Lucille, her brother in law, Jack Ordway, husband of Rose and dear friends, Phyllis Burrows of Wellsville and Beverly Peck of Lahaina, Hawaii.  

Harriett's family would like to express its gratitude to the very special Mary, Tina, Maria, Cindy, Lori and Nancy for the kindness and attention given their mother during her last days.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, November 11 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The family will also host a celebration of the life of their mother at the Wellsville County Club on Saturday, November 15 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the David A. Howe Public Library. Condolences may be addressed to the family at 263 West State Street in Wellsville, NY 14895 or online at www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Philip F. Szalla

Wellsville, NY - Philip F. Szalla, 71, of 850 Mapes Road passed away on Friday, October 24, 2014 at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. He was born February 27, 1943 in Lockport the son of the late Louis and Helen (Theel) Szalla. 

Philip was raised in Lockport and was a graduate of Lockport High School. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and was an employee of Harrison Radiator Corporation in Lockport for many years. He also operated an archery shop and was a taxidermist in the Lockport area. After retirement, he moved to the Wellsville and was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing.

He is survived by several friends including, Albert Hyde of Scio, John and Becky Bork of  North Tonawanda, the John Shetler Family of Fillmore, Jon Ebling of Andover, Elmer Thomas of Wellsville as well as a host of friends at Castaways Restaurant in Wellsville.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Thursday from 12 noon to 2:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will follow visitation at 2:00 pm Thursday (October 30, 2104) in the funeral home with Pastor Richard Helms presiding. Burial with military honors will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Jean Jacobs Smith

Belmont, NY - Jean Jacobs Smith born December 15, 1932, died peacefully on October 24th, with her family by her side, after a long struggle with lung disease. 

She grew up on a dairy farm in Belmont, New York and had a passion for the arts her entire life, beginning with playing in her father's swing orchestra as a teenager and studying painting with her twin sister, Joan Sailer.  She received her degree in Ceramics from Alfred University in 1954.  After living in Germany where she fell in love with cooking and travel, she moved to Miami, FL where she met her husband, Bill and started her family.  She went on to teach art for over 30 years at Winter Park Junior and Edgewater High Schools.  

Jean was a passionate teacher who continued to work with students of all ages after her retirement, and helped to rewrite the state's art curriculum.  She was devoted to her family and loved their time together at the beach and holidays.  She was active in her church, Redeemer Lutheran, where she played in the bell choir and co-designed its beautiful stained glass windows.  

She is survived by her son, Chris of Orlando (and wife, Irene), daughter, Deena of San Francisco (and partner, Andrea) her grandchildren, Kyle and Katie, two sisters, Audrey Filter of Amherst NH. and Susan Potter of Belmont; and extended family in FL, NH, NY & VA. She was predeceased by her husband, William D. Smith, her twin sister Joan and her parents Ruth and Yale Jacobs. 

Friends are invited to call at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Belmont on Wednesday, October 29, from 12 noon to 2 pm. Her funeral will be held at 2 pm in the funeral home with Reverend Richard Hurd. Following the service Jean will be laid to rest in the Forest Hills Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3377 Aloma Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792, in honor of Jean Smith. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Robert (Bob) D. Boyer

Belmont, NY - Robert (Bob) D. Boyer, 87, of 51 Willets Avenue, Belmont, NY passed away on Friday, October 17, 2014, at the home of his daughter in Chicago, IL. He was born on July 22, 1927 in Akron, Ohio the son of the late George and Rachel Margaret (Noaker) Boyer. In 1950 Bob married Lois Sterneman and in 1973 he married Angelina Fantauzzo who predeceased him in 1997.

Bob graduated from Academy High School in Erie, PA in January 1946. In April 1946 he enlisted into the U.S. Army Air Corps and served for three years as a photographer and photo lab technician in Japan during the occupation. Bob graduated from St. Paul Bible College in 1952 earned a bachelor’s degree from Houghton College in 1954 and received a master's degree from SUNY at Geneseo in 1961. He taught at Belfast Central School from 1958 to 1961 and at Belmont Central School from 1961 to until he retired in 1985. He owned and operated Boyer Welding in Belmont, where he did custom welding and metal work until 2008. For twenty years he also did specialty soldering and silver brazing for Dresser-Rand Corporation in Wellsville.

Bob was a member of the National Education Association, the National Council of the Teachers of English, the American Welding Society, the Herbert Delong American Legion Post #808 in Belmont, the Wellsville Elks Lodge # 2530 and the Allegany County Bird Club. He was a faithful member of the Belmont United Methodist Church and loved to worship God with his friends. He also attended the Wellsville United Methodist Church and the Genesis Bible Church in Scio. In 2006 Bob was named “Citizen of the Year” by the Belmont Betterment Association for his work in helping restore the Park Circle Fountain and other activities to beautify the community.

Bob and his wife Angie were avid boaters. Their summer weekends and vacations for thirty years were spent cruising the canals, rivers, and lakes of New York and Lower Canada in a cabin cruiser. They crossed Lake Ontario many times and cruised as far north as Ottawa and Montreal and as far south on the Hudson River to the Statue of Liberty. One month-long summer trip involved negotiating seventy-three locks, including all of the locks on the St. Lawrence Seaway. Bob was a life member and past vice-commodore of the Montour Falls Yacht Club. In recent years, he made numerous trips to the Southwest were he photographed most of the major Native American ruins in Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and southern Colorado.

He is survived by one daughter, Susan (David) Young of Chicago, IL two stepchildren, Gena (Darrell) Benjamin of Cameron Mills, NY and Anthony Fantauzzo of Belmont, a sister, Rachel (the Rev. Clarence) Hager of Foley, AL, a brother, Donald (Priscilla) Boyer of Marietta, GA, nine grandchildren, Sean (Kristy) Boyer, Melanie (Matthew) Zengerle, Abby Boyer, Aubrey (Timothy) Emery, Courtney (Ron) Fish, Ashley Hess, Chad (Sara) Warner, Justin (Amanda) Warner and Shannon Benjamin, six great grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, his wife, his son, Robert who died in 2001 and a brother, Paul who died in 2008.

Friends are invited to call on Friday October 24, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. 17 Schuyler Street in Belmont. The funeral will be Saturday, October 25, at 10:00 am at the Genesis Bible Church in Scio with Rev. Mark Chamberlain and his brother-in-laws, Rev. Clarence Hager and Rev. Paul Sterneman presiding. Burial with military honors will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery in Belmont. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Houghton College Student Scholarship Fund, Office of Advancement, PO Box 128 Houghton, NY 14744 - http://www.houghton.edu/makeagift or Wycliffe Bible Translators, P.O. Box 628200, Orlando, FL 32862 "Project" specifying -Americas Group #990655 for 44410P74554 Culina NT. This fund is assisting with publishing the New Testament in Peru - https://www.wycliffe.org/
To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Richard H. “Dick” Feller

Wellsville, NY - Richard H. “Dick” Feller, 84, of 70 South Franklin Street passed away on Monday, October 13, 2014 at home following a brief illness. He was born July 13, 1930 in Wellsville the son of Harold M. and Myra (Reynolds) Feller. On July 24, 1954 in Oakland, NY he married Lois Cox who survives.

Dick was a graduate of Wellsville High School and was a veteran of the Korean War serving with the U. S. Army from 1951 to 1955. He was formerly employed at Bausch and Lomb and the Capital Plastics in Wellsville and was a meat cutter for Umiker’s Market. He later began his career as a machinist with Worthington Corporation and retired from Dresser-Rand in 1994.

He was a member of the International Association of Machinist Moore Lodge 1580, the Morrison-Hayes Post 702 American Legion and was a former member of the Wellsville Moose Lodge # 601. He played the banjo for a Country and Western band in the 50’s & 60’s and enjoyed Round and Square Dancing, hunting, fishing, bowling, golf and had a great sense of humor.  

Surviving in addition to his wife Lois are twin daughters, Jackie Feller of Rochester and Judy Kear of Wellsville, six grandchildren and their spouses, 15 great grandchildren, a brother, Carl Feller of Wellsville, several brothers and sisters in law and several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Jeannie Feller and a brother, Harold “John” Feller.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday from 6 to 8 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will be Friday, October 17, 2014 at 1:00 pm in the funeral home with Rev. Robin George presiding. Burial with military honors will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance corps or the Wellsville Volunteer Fire Department. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Aileen Helen Flynn Richardson

Fulmer Valley - Aileen Helen Flynn Richardson, age 89, of Fulmer Valley passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2014, at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. She was born on November 20, 1924 to John and Frances Martin Flynn. On May 1, 1953 in Buffalo she married G. William Richardson who predeceased her in 1985.

Aileen had worked at Fisher Price in East Aurora and later for Kissing Bridge. Along with her husband and family she moved from the Buffalo area to Fulmer Valley. She was a private person who enjoyed being home. Aileen enjoyed gardening , both flowers and vegetables, and Mother Nature. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren, her friends, her nieces and nephews and all of her pets.

Survivors include 2 sons, E. Michael (Carol) Frohe of Concord, NC., William (Terri) Richardson of Livonia; a daughter, Lee Ann (Guy) Mattison of Wellsville; 8 grandchildren and 7  great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.

Aileen was predeceased by a son David Frohe; 2 sisters, Rita Coughlin and Betty King; 2 brothers, Daniel Flynn and John"Jack" Flynn.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday, October 18, from 12 noon to 1 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, 34 West State Street, in Wellsville. Her funeral service will be held at 1 pm in the Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Stannards Cemetery and memorials in Aileen's name may be given to the SPCA. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfueralhome.com.

Louise M. Ferguson

Wellsville, NY - Louise M. Ferguson, age 89, of the Bolivar Road passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2014, at the Episcopal Home in Rochester, She was born on June 2, 1926 in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. On June 22, 1946 in Flemington, Pennsylvania she married Calvin "Cal" Ferguson who predeceased her on October 22, 2009.

Louise was a long time resident of Wellsville having moved to Wellsville with her husband when he took a job at Worthington. She went to work at Worthington as a secretary and retired from Dresser Rand. Louise was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church in Wellsville and was a former member of the Wellsville Country Club. She loved her dog Laddie, and enjoyed coffee hour each day with her friends. Louise will be remembered as a kind and caring person who was devoted to her family and friends and who would do anything for you. 

Survivors include her son Stephen (Brenda Northrup) Ferguson of Gates; 2 grandsons, Jeffery (Tish) Ferguson of Churchville and Justin Ferguson of Dallas, Texas; 3 great grandchildren, Makayla, Brianna and Liam.

Friends are invited to call on Monday, October 13, 2014, from 4 to 7 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. Her funeral service will held on Tuesday at 10 am in the First United Methodist Church of Wellsville with Pastor Greg DeSalvator presiding. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery and memorials in Louise's name may be given to the SPCA. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Carol Ann Winans

Hallsport, NY - Carol Ann Winans, age 79, of the Hallsport Road passed away on Wednesday, October 8 2014, at the Olean General Hospital. She was born on November 8, 1934 in Wellsville to David and Luella Cline McConnell. On June 26, 1954 in Wellsville she married James F. Winans who survives.

Carol was a life lone resident of this area who graduated from Wellsville Central High School. She had a lifelong love of horses and along with her family maintained their own horse farm on the Hallsport Road. She was a member of the former Saddle Club and will be remembered for her ability to train a horse that no one else could. Carol was very talented as she enjoyed painting, especially outdoor themed painting, crocheting, quilting, gardening and fishing. She also loved to cook and bake for others and her family. Carol had many joys in her life but her true joy was her family and grandchildren.

Carol is survived by her husband James of 60 years; a daughter Debra Sue (Donald) Hall of Wellsville; 3 grandchildren Melissa (Ronald) Gardner of Friendship, Cassie (David) Slawson Jr. of Wellsville and Curtis (Amanda Conklin) Hall of Wellsville; 11 great grandchildren; her twin brother and sister, James (Mary Lou) McConnell of Wellsville and Janet (Howard) Lanphier of Hallsport as well as several nieces and nephews.

Carol was predeceased by her parents David and Luella McConnell.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, in the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville from 10 am to 11 am at which time a service will be held with Reverend Ralph Eastlack. Memorials in Carol's name may be given to the Saddle Dusters Club. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Katherine Ann “Kat” Dickerson - Service Notice

The friends of Katherine Ann “Kat” Dickerson are invited to a memorial service on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 11:00 am in the Allentown United Methodist Church. A reception will follow the service at 12 noon in church and a graveside service will be conducted on Tuesday at 3:00 pm at Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellsville.

“Kat” passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at home in Ooltewah, Tennessee. To read the complete obituary, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com

Junietta "June" Sheridan

Wellsville, NY - Junietta "June" Sheridan, age 81, of the Trapping Brook Road passed away on Sunday, September 28 2014, in her home. She was born on April 14, 1933 in Wellsville to Walter and Edna (Walden) Coy. On June 26, 1954 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville she married William Sheridan who predeceased her in October of 1970.

June lived in Rochester from 1954 until 1964 at which time she and her family moved to Leroy. In 1982 she returned to Wellsville and worked at the Wellsville Manor as a Certified Nursing Assistant. June later transferred to the activities department where she served as the assistant activities director and went on to become the director. In that capacity she belonged to the Southern Tier Activities Association and served as Vice President of that organization. June had been a member of the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps where she held several offices. June was the matriarch of her family who was well respected by all who knew her. She was an avid reader who enjoyed playing the piano and singing.

Survivors include: 4 sons, Patrick (Sharon) Sheridan of Lakeville, Daniel Sheridan of Wellsville, Stephen (Laura) Sheridan of Wellsville and John (Michele) Sheridan of Wellsville; 3 daughters, Linda (John) Hayes of Wellsville, Gail Sheridan Rochester and Sandra (Gary) Ordway of Wellsville; 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; a brother Richard Coy of Arizona; a sister Sharon Balch of Wellsville and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband , her mom and dad, a granddaughter Amy Elizabeth Sheridan,  her brothers Walter, Dale and Arnold Coy; her sister Dawn Coy.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday October 1, from 7-9 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. A Prayer Service will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday in the Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 11 am in the Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will take place in St. Francis Cemetery in Leroy and memorials in June's name may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Beatrice I. (Morehouse) Mueckl

Orlando, FL - Beatrice I. (Morehouse) Mueckl, age 83, passed away on Tuesday September 23, 2014 in Winter Park, Florida. She was born in Belmont on January 26, 1931 to Oscar W. and Ruth I.( Smith ) Morehouse. On June 29, 1968 in Folkston, Georgia she married Joseph S. Mueckl who predeceased her on October 22, 1994.

Bernice grew up in Belmont where she graduated from High School. She had lived in Colorado, Washington State, Arkansas, Alabama and most recently Florida. Bernice worked for many restaurants including the former Candland and American Restaurants in Belmont. After returning to Florida she was a cafeteria manager for the Bonneville Elementary School in Orlando until her retirement.

Beatrice is survived by a brother Ronald (Linda) Bigelow of Orlando, FL.; 3 nieces and 5 nephews; Step children Yvonne, Dawn, Randy (Brenda) Mueckl of Hunt, N.Y.

She was predeceased by a brother Lloyd Morehouse; a step brother Lewis Bigelow Jr.; a step sister Beatrice Bigelow Bliss.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday September 27 from 1 pm to 2 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Belmont. A funeral service will be held at 2 pm in the funeral home with Reverend Dick Helms presiding. Burial will take place in the Riverside Cemetery in Belfast and memorials in Beatrice's name may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com

Linda D. (Niles) Thompson

Belmont, NY - Linda D. (Niles) Thompson, 53, of 5433 County Road 48 passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 18, 2014 shortly after arrival at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville. She was born December 5, 1960 in Cuba the daughter of the late Charles and Betty (Stives) Niles. On April 30, 2011 in Scio she married Brian Thompson who survives.

Linda was a graduate of Cuba High School, where she was a proud member of the “Cuballeros”. She was employed as a cook at several restaurants in Allegany County. She was a T-Ball coach for the Cuba Farm League; she sang at many wedding over the years and played the drums with various local bands.

Surviving in addition to husband is a stepson, Kenny Thompson of Belmont, a sister, Lois (Richard) Edwards of Allentown, her father and mother-in-law, Barry and Judy Thompson of Black Creek, as well as several nieces & nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two sisters, Dolores Edwards and Beverly Perkins and several nephews.

Friends are invited to a graveside service on Friday, September 26, 2014 at 2:00 pm in Forest Hills Cemetery, Belmont with Pastor James Edwards presiding. A reception will follow at the Thompson residence, 6741 Habgood Road in Black Creek, NY. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Harold J. Slocum

West Almond, NY - Harold J. Slocum, age 84, of the Karr Valley Road passed away on Wednesday September 10, 2014 at the Bath V.A. He was born on June 22, 1930 in Genesee, Pennsylvania to Harold and Phyllis Goodridge Slocum. In 1954 Harold married the love of his life Jean Stockin in Arcade who survives. 

Harold graduated from Wellsville High School where he excelled in sports and music. He was offered scholarships to attend college for both music and football but enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served his country from September of 1949 until November of 1952. Harold then went to work for General Motors at the Chevy Plant in Tonawanda where he worked for 30 years. He later moved with Jean to West Almond to enjoy their retirement. Harold enjoyed playing the violin and listening to music especially the Zither.

Harold is survived by his wife Jean; a son Gary Slocum of West Virginia; 4 grandchildren, Jason, Michelle and Rachel Lowe and Tina Davis; 7 great grandchildren; a great great grandson; a son in law Arthur Lowe of Las Vegas; several, nephews and cousins.

Harold was predeceased by a daughter Linda Slocum Lowe and 2 brothers Dick and Doug Slocum.

A graveside service for the family was held in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellsville and memorials in Harold's name may be given to either Hospice or to the Angelica Fire Department. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Howard G. Cooper

Wellsville, NY - Howard G. Cooper, 84, of 1939 Stannards Road passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2014 shortly after arrival at Jones Memorial Hospital. He was born December 15, 1929 in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Herbert and Ann (Reel) Cooper. On May 30, 1963 in Townville, PA he married Genevieve Anderson who survives.

Howard was a 1952 graduate of Ohio State University. He was president of the Herbert Cooper Company of Genesee, PA.

Services will be private and burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the SPCA Serving Allegany County. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Walter P. Cole Sr.

Wellsville, NY - Walter P. Cole Sr., 75, of 4483 Niles Hill Road passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at the home of his son in Friendship. He was born July 8, 1939 in Wellsville, the son of the late Peter and Lena (Johnson) Cole. On October 14, 1960 in Angelica he married Alice M. Demick who predeceased him on January 2, 1998.

Walter was a graduate of Wellsville High School. He was first employed at Scoville Brown Grocery in Wellsville for several years and later for Macler Industries in Friendship; until his retirement. He played football and wrestled in High School and enjoyed bowling throughout his life.

He is survived by three sons, Donald (Robin) Cole of Friendship, Walter Cole Jr. and Brian (Judy) Cole both of Wellsville, nine grandchildren, Jacob, Jessica, Jenna, Donny, Joshua, Doug, Hollie, and Justin Cole and Carina Miles, 11 great grandchildren, one sister, Lucille Hackett of Wellsville as well as several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased in addition to his parents and wife by one brother, Irwin Cole and two sisters, Phyllis Cole and Alice Vandruff.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday, (September 11, 2014) from 12 noon to 2:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will follow at 2:00 pm in the funeral home with Pastor Calvin Densmore presiding. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Robert E. “Taters” Donovan

Wellsville, NY - Robert E. “Taters” Donovan, 75, of 116 N. Highland Avenue passed away on Saturday, September 06, 2014 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. He was born October 7, 1938 in Wellsville, the son of Francis and Ella (Vogel) Donovan.

“Taters” was a 1956 graduate of Allentown High School. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving from 1962 to 1964. He was a 32 year employee of Dresser-Rand Corporation in Wellsville; retiring in 2000. He was a member of the Wellsville Moose Lodge #601, Morrison-Hayes Post #702 American Legion and the Thelma Rogers Genealogical and Historical Society. He enjoyed antiquing, reading and loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Floy (Miller) Donovan, two daughters, Melissa Donovan of Wellsville and Erin (Tom) Swimley of Knoxville, PA, five grandchildren, August, Magnus, Stevia, Gunnar and Larson Swimley, one sister, Doris Mingus of Wellsville, one brother, Donald (Carol) Donovan of Cuba as well as several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Robert Donovan Jr.

Friends are invited to a graveside service with military honors on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 11:00 in Woodlawn Cemetery, 276 N. Main Street in Wellsville. Memorial contributions are suggested to the David A. Howe Public Library or to the charity of the donor’s choice. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Mary Jane Greene

Wellsville, NY - Mary Jane Greene, 87, of 11 Lunn Court passed away on Monday, September 1, 2014 at the Wellsville Manor Care Center following a brief illness. She was born April 29, 1927 in Sugarcreek, PA, the daughter of the late Walter and Edith (Sloss) Sibble. On August 27, 1949 at the Wellsville United Methodist Church she married Robert Greene who survives.

 

Mary Jane was a graduate of Wellsville High School. She was employed as a switchboard operator for New York Telephone and Dresser-Rand Corporation in Wellsville. She loved to cook for her family, crochet and sew.

 

Surviving in addition to her husband is one son, Thomas A. (Glenna) Greene of Lakeland, Florida, six grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by a son, John Greene, a brother Daniel and four sisters, Mabel, Ruth, Martha and Evelyn.

 

Friends are invited to call on Friday (September 5, 2014) from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. A memorial service will follow visitation at 3:00 pm. with Pastor David Means presiding. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the SPCA Serving Allegany County or the Hart Comfort House. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Mary Jane Greene - Announcement

Wellsville, NY - Mary Jane Greene, 87, of 11 Lunn Court passed away on Monday, September 1, 2014 at Wellsville Manor Care Center. Friends are invited to call on Friday (September 5, 2014) from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. A memorial service will follow visitation at 3:00 pm. A complete obituary will be published in Thursday’s edition.

Scott E. Horn

Alexandria, Virginia - Scott E. Horn, 44, of 5375 Duke Street passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 22, 2014 at home. He was born June 16, 1970 in Wellsville the son of Edward D. and Charlotte (Clark) Horn.

Scott was a 1989 graduate of Wellsville High School. He joined the  U. S. Air Force in1990 and served all over the world. He achieved the rank of Technical Sergeant and was discharged in 2010. He was formerly employed as an intelligence analyst for the U.S. Government Department of Homeland Security. He was a member of the Morrison Hayes Post 702 American Legion in Wellsville.

He is survived by his father,  Edward D.(Susan) Horn of Belmont, two sisters, Sherry (Donald) Horan and Tracy (Bradley) White, both of Wellsville, four nieces, Brittney and Brianna Horan and “Lexi” and Jada White, one step brother, Thomas (Jessica) Dayton of Jamestown as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins and many long time friends. He was predeceased by his mother, Charlotte “Penny” Horn in 1996.

Friends are invited to a graveside service with military honors, on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 11:00 am in Woodlawn Cemetery, 276 S. Main Street in Wellsville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the Hart Comfort House, the SPCA Serving Allegany County,  the American Legion Post 702, American Legion Post 808 or any charity of the donor’s choice. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

John L. Baldwin

 Richburg, NY - John L. Baldwin, 68, of 109 Ackerman Street passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at the Buffalo Veterans Hospital with his loved ones at his side. He was born January 25, 1946 in Bradford, PA the son of the late Archie and Ethel (Walters) Baldwin. On June 2, 2001 in Wellsville he married Nancy Baumgarten who survives.

 

John was raised in the Cuba area and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps from 1964 to 1968 and served in Vietnam with CoE 2nd Battalion 1st Marine Division. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and two Purple Hearts. He was a life member and Past Commander of the Morrison Hayes Post 702 American Legion, he was the first Vietnam veteran to serve as Commander of the Allegany County American Legion, he was a life member of the Frank B. Church Post 2530 VFW, a member of the Amvets Post #1in Cuba and was a member of the 40 and 8.

 

He was first employed at Acme Electric in Cuba and was a dairy farmer. He then began his career with Dresser-Rand Corporation, first in Olean and for 27 years in Wellsville; retiring in 2005. He was a 35 year member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local Lodge 1580. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing golf and spending time with his family and friends.

 

Surviving in addition to his wife are six children, Mindy (Eric) Hooper of Farmersville, Amanda (George) Wagner of Tonawanda, Nick (Danielle) Baldwin of Little Genesee, Lee (Kevin) Green and Heidi (Lee) Sadler both of Friendship and Jody Baldwin of Denver, CO, 13 grandchildren, six great Grandchildren, a brother, Don Baldwin of Cuba, a sister, Margie Cadle of Rushford as well as several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased in addition to his parents by a sister, Shirley Baldwin.

 

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday (September 2, 2014) from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. Burial with military honors will follow at 5:00 pm on Tuesday in Richburg Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donation be made the Buffalo Veterans Hospital, 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Margaret Rose “Maggie” McNinch

Belmont, NY - Margaret Rose “Maggie” McNinch, 76, of 21 Trianna Street passed away on Monday, August 25, 2014 at home with her family at her side. She was born May 23, 1938 in Sebring, Florida the daughter of the late Ernest R. and Rose (Lynn) Wilson. On April 19, 1957 she married Joseph Mead Sr. On January 29, 1977 she married Harry T. McNinch Jr. who predeceased her on January 20, 1995.

Maggie was raised in Orlando, Florida and was a graduate of Edgewater High School. She was the owner and operator of the Angle Inn RV Park in Hobe Sound, Florida. She was an active member of the Belmont United Methodist Church, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher for high school students, a youth group leader and was a member of the Board of Trustees. She was the secretary for the Belmont Betterment Association, a founding member and EMT of the Amity Rescue Squad, a member of the Camelot Coraliers, a former den mother, a matron for the Allegany County Jail and a day care provider.

She is survived by two sons, Dwayne “Pete” Mead of Belmont and Michael (Gaye Lea) Mead of Apopka, FL, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, four stepsons, Eugene (Karen) McNinch, Richard (Barbara) McNinch, John McNinch and Harry (Debra) McNinch, one stepdaughter, Laura McNinch, 16 step grandchildren and13 step great grandchildren and a very special friend, Ellen McNinch.She was predeceased in addition to parents and husband by a son, Joseph Mead Jr.

Friends are invited to call on Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Belmont United Methodist Church on Park Circle. The funeral will be Saturday (August 30, 2014) at 2:00 pm in church with Rev. Richard Hurd presiding. Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations to, The Belmont Betterment Association, PO Box 22, Belmont, NY 14813, The VNA of WNY, PO Box 567, Belmont, NY 14813 or Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Scott E. Horn - Announcement

Alexandria, Virginia - Scott E. Horn, 44, of 5375 Duke Street passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 22, 2014 at his home. A graveside service in Wellsville, under the direction of the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. is being planned and will be published with a complete obituary at a later date.

Eva "Peg" Howard - Service

Wellsville, NY - A grave side service for Eva "Peg" Howard will be held on Thursday, August 28, at 11 am in the White Cemetery in Rushford New York.

Thomas C. Manning - Service Announcement

Wellsville, NY - A Memorial Mass for Thomas C. Manning will be celebrated on Monday, August 25, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Immaculate Conception Church, 36 Maple Avenue in Wellsville. Tom passed away on May 9, 2014.

Eleanor W. Dates

Wellsville, NY - Eleanor W. Dates, age 91, formerly of O'Connor Street passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014, at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville. She was born on February 7, 1923 in Salamanca to Howard" Hop" and Florence Holbrook Whitmore. On May 17, 1943 in Little Valley she married William L. Dates who predeceased her on March 29, 1982.

Eleanor had worked for Cattaraugus Cutlery, Southern Tier Abstract in Little Valley and during World War II she worked for Curtis Wright in Buffalo. She was a Cub Scout Leader, a Brownie Leader and had worked at the Girl Scout Day Camp during the summer. Eleanor's memberships include the Wellsville Fireman's Auxiliary and the Ever Green Twig where she volunteered at Jones Memorial Hospital for many years. She attended the Christian Temple Church in Wellsville and enjoyed traveling on many cruises and senior citizen trips.

Eleanor is survived by her son Ronald [Penelope] Dates of Memphis, NY.; a son in law Ronald [Mel] Meyer of Scio; 4 grandchildren Kimberly [Charles] Lynch of Garner, NC., Karen [Brad] Rich of Raleigh, NC., Amy Jo [Kevin] Unger of Leesport, PA. and Darren Meyer of Rochester; 2 step grandchildren Steven [ShuJin] Rankin of Brooklyn and Karen Rankin of Fountain, CO.; 10 great grandchildren.

Eleanor was predeceased by a daughter Constance Ray Meyer.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday, August 30, at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville from 11 am to 12 noon at which time a celebration of life will be held with Ralph Eastlack presiding. Burial will take place in Little Valley Rural Cemetery and in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Manor Hills Activity Department, 4192B Bolivar Road, Wellsville, NY.  14895. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Eva M. "Peg" Howard

Wellsville, NY - Eva M. "Peg" Howard, age 62, of 152 Pine Street passed away at home on Thursday, August 14 2014, after a lengthy illness. She was born on June 10, 1952 in Cuba and was the daughter of the late Lloyd E. and Eva I. Morton Howard.

Peg had attended Scio Central School. She then worked for the Giant Food Mart as a meat cutter for over 30 years and was a part time bartender for P Js Pub both of Wellsville. Peg had been a member of the Lutheran Church, the VFW, the Moose and the American Legion all of Wellsville. She enjoyed cross word puzzles, circle a word and collecting frogs.

Surviving Peg are a brother Everett E. (Clara) Howard of Scio; 3 sisters Cheryl A. Fleming of Olean, Sonya K. Morris of Scio and Connie M. Howells of Friendship; an aunt Ruth Hurd of Richburg; several nieces and nephews; her family and friends, her dear friends at Gardner Heights and her special friend Elizabeth.

She was predeceased by 2 brothers Richard A. and Roy W. Howard.

A graveside memorial service will be held at White Cemetery in Rushford at a date and time to be announced. Memorials in Peg's name may be given to the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Louis E. Hurd

Belmont, NY- Louis E. Hurd, 66, of 25 Willard Street passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at home surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. He was born July 22, 1948 in Wellsville the son of the late Albert D. and Nina (Goodwell) Hurd. On August 13, 2011 in Belmont he married Jane Scott who survives.

Lou was a 1966 graduate of Scio High School. He was veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Viet Nam from 1968 to 1969, with C Battery-6th-Battalion-33rd Artillery and achieved the rank of Specialist 5th Class. He was formerly employed at Dresser-Rand in Wellsville from 1969 to 1971, Air Preheater Company in Wellsville from 1971 to 1982 and General Manufacturing in Franklin Park, IL from 1983 to 1999; he retired in 2005.

He was a 13 year member of the Herbert Delong Post 808 American Legion in Belmont; and served as Commander from 2010 to the time of his death. He was elected 2nd Vice Commander of the Allegany County American Legion in 2012, 1st Vice Commander in 2013 and was serving as Commander at the time of this death. He was also a member of the 40 & 8. He was a loving husband, dad and grandfather, who enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and bowling.

Surviving in addition to his wife are seven children, Jerome (Andrea) Hurd of Painesville, Ohio, Tammy (Robert) Schret of Dillonsville, FL, Terrina “Terri” (Richard) Santiago of Aurora, IL, Gary Brownell Jr. of Pennsylvania, Brent (Michele) Platt Jr. of Belmont, Alisha (Tony) Sands of Belmont, and Tracy (Jeremy) Ledis of Boston, MA, 18 grandchildren, three sisters, Lois Stephens of Alma, Linda Klemm of Patterson, CA and Loni (Norman) Gauthier of Grand Junction, MI, one brother (like no other) Gary (Cheryl) Meger of Lombard, IL as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Judy (Kiefer) Hurd on October 12, 2009 and two daughters, Sonya Hurd in 2011 and Monique Brownell in 2013.

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., 17 Schuyler Street in Belmont. The funeral will be Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 1:00 pm in the funeral home with Rev. Richard Hurd presiding. Burial with military honors will be in Forest Hills Cemetery in Belmont, with a reception to follow at the American Legion. The family suggests memorial donations to the American Legion Post 808 in Belmont. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Msg. Duane “Dish” Cornish

Wellsville, NY - Msg. Duane “Dish” Cornish US Army Ret., 86, of 33 Cameron Street passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2014 shortly after arrival at Jones Memorial Hospital. He was born April 28, 1928 in Harrison Valley, PA the son of the late Lewis G. and Caroline E. (Nye) Cornish. On July 12, 1958 in Wellsville he married Dorothy Brown who survives.

Dish was a veteran of the US Army from 1946 to 1952 and served in Korea from 1950 to 1951. He also served in the US Army Reserves from 1972 to 1988. He was a 30 year employee of Air Preheater Company. After retirement he worked for Perlator, Southern Tier Limousine Service and was a Fire Code Inspector for BOCES.  He was 40 year member of the Duke Hose Company # 1, where he had served as Captain, President, Treasurer and Trustee. He was Chief of the Wellsville Volunteer Fire Department from 1981 to 1983. He was a life member of the Morrison Hayes American Legion Post 702 and the 17th Infantry Regiment Association. He was also a member of the Korean War Veterans Association and the Trinity Lutheran Church.

He enjoyed the Scio Seniors Sunshine Club, Top to the Hill Camp Club, Pals Camping, Wellsville Grand Squares, Penny Promenaders, and Coffee with the boys at the fire hall.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Donita (Don) Linza of Wellsville and Kelly (Don) Clemons of Andover, four grandchildren, Michelle Denhoff, Donnie (Stephanie) Clemons, Jeremy (Amber) Clemons and Amy (James Burgess) Clemons, 11 great grandchildren, one sister, Lorraine (Jim) Spowart of Howe, TX as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased in addition to his parents, by his brother, Franklin Cornish.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, (August 12, 2014) from 10:00 am to 12 noon and from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Trinity Lutheran Church 470 N. Main Street in Wellsville. The funeral and military honors will follow visitation at 3:00 pm in church with Rev. Robert Morris presiding. Burial will be in Stannards Cemetery. The family suggest memorial donations be made to the Wellsville Volunteer Fire Department or the Trinity Lutheran Church. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Louis A. Sentner Jr.

Wellsville, NY - Louis A. Sentner Jr., 82, 4192A Bolivar Road passed away on Wednesday, August 06, 2014 shortly after arrival at Jones Memorial Hospital. He was born August 11, 1931 in Wellsville the son of the late Louis A. and Mildred (Blanchard) Sentner Sr. On June 15, 1957 in Wellsville he married Allyne Reynolds who predeceased him on August 3, 2005.

Louie attended school in Wellsville and was employed in the maintenance department of Jones Memorial Hospital for 42 years; retiring on August 12, 1993. He joined the Emerald Hook & Ladder Company # 3 on July 18, 1956 and served as president in 1963 and 1964. He was an active member of the Fire Police, the Allegany County Volunteer Fireman’s Association, the Southwestern Association of Volunteer Fireman and the Immaculate Conception Church. He was awarded the Southwestern Association of Volunteer Fireman, Fireman of the Year/Runner Up on August 5, 2005.

He is survived by a son, Dennis C. Sentner of Grand Canyon, AZ, a sister, Thresa Fortner of Chambersburg, PA, and a nephew, Brian Fortner. He was predeceased in addition to his wife by a daughter-in-law, Judy Sentner and a nephew, Mark Fortner. 

Friends are invited to call on Monday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Tuesday 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 Tuesday, (August 12, 2014) at 11:00 am in the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville. Burial will be in Alfred Rural Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to The Emerald Hook and Ladder Company # 3. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Katherine Ann “Kat” Dickerson

Ooltewah, Tennessee - Katherine Ann “Kat” Dickerson, 71, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at her home in Ooltewah from congestive heart failure. She was born on June 17, 1943 the daughter of Maurice and Sara (Cleveland) Stephens. She was raised in Allentown, attended Allentown Union School and was a 1960 graduate of Bolivar High School. 

She is survived by her husband David Dickerson formerly of Alma, three sons, Michael (Sue) Dickerson of Southaven, MS, Barry (Vicki) Dickerson of West Henrietta, David Maurice Dickerson of Macon, MO, and a daughter Lynne (Calvin) Pollock of Ooltewah, TN, three sisters, Mary Ehrman of Batavia, Nancy (Jim) Jarmuz of Wellsville and Susan (Art) Reinking of York, SC, 10 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren as well as several nieces & nephews. 

A memorial service is being planned and will be announced at a later date. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellsville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society

Louise M. O'Conner

Wellsville, NY - Louise M. O'Connor ,age 91, of the Bolivar Road passed away on Friday August 1, 2014 at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. She was born on October 14, 1922 in Colesburg, Pennsylvania to Frank and Phoebe Dwight Palmatier. On August 2, 1941 in Wellsville she married William F. O'Connor Jr. who predeceased her on October 19, 1989.

Louise, known to her family as Weezie, had worked for the former Keyser Glove Factory in Wellsville later for the Marion-Rhor Company in Hornell. She was a long time member of the Immaculate Conception Church who enjoyed reading and jigsaw puzzles. Later in her life she had the opportunity to spend more time with her family and became close friends wither sister in law Eileen Palmatier. Weezie lived a full life and will be remembered for being cheerful, having a quick wit, easy going, a sense of humor and whose company everyone enjoyed.

Survivors include 3 grandchildren, William, Michael and Theresa; 4 great grandchildren; a sister in law Eileen Palmatier; several nieces and nephews.

Louise was predeceased by a son William F. O'Connor III; a sister, Virginia Washburn; 5 brothers, Caleb, Noel, Gilbert, Donald and Frank Palmatier

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, August 6, from 9 am to 10:30 am at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. A prayer service will be held at 10:30 am in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11 am in the Immaculate Conception Church of Wellsville. Her burial will be held in Sacred Heart Cemetery and memorials in her name may be made to the Immaculate Conception Church or to the David A. Howe Library. To leave on line condolences please visit ww.embserfuneralhome.com.