Carl G. Osgood

Wellsville, NY - Carl G. Osgood, 74, of 2733 Beech Hill Road passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Hart Comfort House, surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness. He was born on May 29, 1940 in Inavale, the son of the late Frank and Bernice (Bessey) Osgood. On August 17, 2007, he married Marilyn A Stevens who survives.

Carl enjoyed working at Dresser-Rand in Wellsville as a machinist for 35 years. He was a member of the Scio Lions Club, the Scio Sunshine Club, the Trinity Lutheran Church and the Mens Club at his church. Carl was well known for his baking, especially for his pies and cookies. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, NASCAR and spending time with his friends, family and neighbors.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Marilyn, are four daughters; Debbie (John) Doucette of Fishers Island, NY, Theresa Silverberg of Hillsboro Beach, FL, Stefanie Osgood of Raleigh, NC, Kerri (Thomas Vroman) Osgood of Wellsville, one son, Kristopher Osgood of Wellsville, a step-daughter, Carol Stevens Fanton of Wellsville, six granddaughters; Megan (Bill) Walter, Brittany (Sam Dillman) Murray, Devonae Freelove, Peyton Osgood, Madeleine Osgood, and Allison Fanton; three grandsons; Dustin Davis, Dayne Silverberg, and Karter Osgood; three brothers, Lawrence (Mary) Osgood of Brownsville, TX, Ralph (Shirley) Osgood of Caledonia, and Donald Osgood of Wellsville; an uncle, Bernard (Jean) Bessey; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends are invited to call on Friday, May 1, 2015 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 470 N. Main Street in Wellsville. A memorial service will follow visitation at 6:00 pm in church with Rev. Robert Morris presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorial suggestions include the Hart Comfort House, 141 E. State Street, Wellsville, NY 14895, the Kevin Guest House, 782 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY 14203 or the Trinity Lutheran Church, 470 N. Main Street, Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Robert E. Brandes

Wellsville, NY - Robert E. Brandes, age 72, of the Vorhees Hill Road passed away on Sunday, April 26, 215, at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester. He was born on October 25, 1942 in Wellsville to Walter and Medora Lish Brandes. On June 10, 1967 in Wellsville he married Connie Meyn who survives.

Bob graduated from Wellsville Central High School in 1960. He spent his life on Vorhees Hill on the family dairy farm and while in High School with the 4 H he judged vegetables across the United States. Bob had been a long time president of the Dairylea Milk Coop for Allegany County, a 12 year chairman of the Farm Service Agency in Belmont and in 1997 his farm was voted Conservation Farm of the Year by the Allegany County Soil and Water Conservation District. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Wellsville. Bob had a great sense of humor who enjoyed playing cards and board games. He will be remembered as a loving and supportive husband, father and grandfather.

Survivors include his wife Connie; a son Brian (Deb) Brandes of Wellsville; 2 daughters Stacy (Mark) Fanton of Cabot, Pennsylvania and Amy (Michael) Hunt of Wellsville; 10 grandchildren; a brother Richard (Pat) Brandes of Sharpsville, Pennsylvania; 2 sister Betty (Al) Gallmann of Little Valley and Judy (Richard) Reuning of Columbus Ohio; several nieces and nephews.

Bob was predeceased by his parents and his brother Joe Brandes.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday, May 2, 2015, at the Wellsville First United Methodist Church from 1 to 3 pm at which time a funeral service will take place with Reverend Greg DeSalvator presiding. In lieu of flowers memorials in Bob’s name may be made to either the Hart Comfort House or to the Wellsville First United Methodist Church. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

James Ira “Jesse” Shaver

Wellsville, NY - James Ira “Jesse” Shaver, age 49, of 62 Railroad Avenue passed away on Saturday, April 25, at Olean General Hospital. He was born on June 2, 1964 in Wellsville to Ronald and Clara Hosmer Shaver.

Jesse graduated from Andover Central High School and enlisted in the US Army. 

He moved to Tucson, Arizona where he was the manager of the Elta Vista Apartment Complex and owned the entertainment newspaper called “Stepping Out”. Jesse moved to Mount Lemon in Arizona and in 2006 he moved to Wellsville to be closer to his family. He was a member of the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Wellsville and volunteered at the Youth for Christ where he started the POP for Passage Program. Jesse enjoyed his church family, throwing darts and socializing downtown in Wellsville. He will be remembered as a talented portrait artist and a true gentleman.

Survivors include his mother Clara (Gene) Howard of Scio; a sister Sara (Linden) Geshwind of Scio; nieces and nephews Sara Theresa Shaver, Aretha Shaver, Nathan Shaver, Katlyn Shaver and Tyler Shaver; great niece Cloey Middaugh; great nephews Caleb Middaugh and Santiago Gamez.

Jesse was predeceased by a brother Scott Lee Shaver in 2009.

Friends are invited to call on Friday, May 1, 2015, from 6 to 7 pm at the Sheppard of the Valley Church on Fassett Lane where his memorial service will be held at 7 pm with the Reverend Carl Knitter presiding. Memorials may e made to charity of the donor’s choice. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Marilyn F. Perkins

Wellsville, NY - Marilyn F. Perkins, 87, of 215 Madison Street passed away on Monday, April 27, 2015 at Jones Memorial Hospital with her loving family at her side. She was born August 30, 1927, in Wellsville, NY, the daughter of the late Florence (Barlow) Weber and William Weber. On August 10, 1946 in Allentown, she married the love of her life, Lyle “Tunney” Perkins, who predeceased her on March 14, 2006.

Marilyn was raised in Wellsville. She was a devoted and loving wife and stay-at-home mother to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was a special friend to many people throughout her life. For several years she volunteered her time at the voting booths and the cafeteria at ICS. She enjoyed baking, crocheting, quilting and took great pride in her gardening and flowers that were always in bloom and on display at her house.

She is survived by her five children, Dan (Carolina) Perkins of Fort Mills, SC, Butch (Hope) Perkins of Wellsville, Cathy (Lionell) Humphrey of Mesa, AZ, Mike (Kim) Perkins of Wellsville, and Jon (Judy Mistric) Perkins of Bolivar and one special cousin Bonnie Phillips Manion of Florida. She was a devoted grandmother of 13 and a loving great-grandmother to 15 great-grandkids with another one on the way in June. She is also survived by 2 brothers, Donald Weber of Wellsville and Robert (Sylvia) Weber of Florida and one half-brother Jerry (Jackie) Weber of Wellsville and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by one brother, William Weber and three great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday, April 30, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will be Friday at 1:00 pm in the funeral home, with Rev. Randy Headley presiding. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial suggestions include Allegany County Association for the Blind and Visually Handicapped, Wellsville Montessori School or Immaculate Conception School. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Martin Lee Cole

Bolivar - Martin Lee Cole, age 66, of Friendship Street passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015, at Olean General Hospital. He was born on November 29, 1948 in Olean to Howard and Flora May Ferrington Cole. On September 26, 2002 in Richburg he married Margaret Lounsberry who survives.

 

Martin was a lifelong resident of the area and had served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for Dresser Rand and later for Fiber Cell in Portville. Martin enjoyed fishing and attending Total Senior Care in Olean. He was a member of the VFW Post #2530 in Wellsville where he enjoyed socializing and dancing.

 

Martin is survived by his wife Margaret and her children, William [Cindy] Lounsberry of Hinsdale, Sue [Jim] Bowker of Cuba, Martha Roy of Greenwood, Mary Morris of Wellsville and Johnny Wagner of California; several step grand and great grandchildren; a brother Larry [Brenda] Cole of Scio and a sister Patricia Black of Biloxi, MS.; several nieces and nephews.

 

Martin was predeceased by his parents and a brother Jim Cole.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 11 am at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville with Reverend Carl Kemp presiding. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Dawn A. White

Scio, NY - Dawn A. White, 58, of 5932 Fish Road passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015 at home with her family at her side. She was born June 20, 1956 in Cuba, the daughter of the late Dan and Anna Mae (Coyle) Hughes.

Dawn was a foster mother and care giver to a number of children and adults for many years. She was a member of the Morrison Hayes Post 702 American Legion Auxiliary and the Legion Riders.

She is survived by her husband, Frank White, two daughters, Tracy (Randy) Beckman and Chrissy White, one son, Frank White II, a stepson, Sam Wood, three grandchildren, Marc, Hunter and Frank III, five sisters, Linda Jones, Debbie Dees, Cherly (Jon) Elliott, Raina (Tony) Windus and Wendy (Scott) Harris, two brothers, George (Becky) Webster and Robert Webster, a brother-in-law, Russ White, two sisters-in-law, Lois Wagner and Roxanne (Roger) Friend, her maternal grandmother, Rose Brown, one aunt, Joyce (Dave) Reynolds and several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased in addition to her parents by her beloved stepfather, Donald Webster, two brothers, Danny Webster and Dave Johnson, one sister, Robin Smith and one uncle, Steve Hughes.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, April 21st from 10:00 am to 12 noon and 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will follow visitation on Tuesday at 4:00 pm in the funeral home with Rev. Carl Kemp presiding. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Children’s Hospital in Buffalo. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Marcella Marie Richardson

Wellsville, NY - Marcella Marie Richardson, 86, a resident of Manor Hills, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Jones Memorial Hospital, with her family at her side. She was born March 29, 1929 in Hammond, Indiana the daughter of James P. and Florence A. (Moylan) McGinnis. On September 23, 1950 in Wellsville she married Francis E. Richardson who predeceased her on July 22, 1982.

Marcella moved to Wellsville with her family in 1934, when her father began working at Sinclair Oil Refinery. She attended the Immaculate Conception School through 10th grade and graduated from Wellsville High School in 1947. After high school, Marcella was employed as an operator for New York Telephone. She was an active member and daily communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church for many years.  She was a member of the Altar & Rosary Society, the Lord’s Housekeepers and the Fun Fair Committee. She initiated Eucharistic Adoration at her parish and shuttled priests to the area nursing homes for the weekly communion services. She was a volunteer at Immaculate Conception School and was awarded the “Lay Award of St. Joseph” by Bishop Edward U. Kmiec on April 26, 2009 for meritorious service rendered to Immaculate Conception Parish.

She is survived by four sons, John (Denise) Richardson of Wellsville, Mark (Elainey) Richardson of Englewood, Florida, James (Debora) Richardson of Wellsville and Daniel (Debra) Richardson of Victor, seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren, one brother, James (Betty) McGinnis of Houston, Texas and several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased in addition to her husband, by a son, Francis, who died at birth, one brother, Raymond McGinnis and two sisters, Anna May Arnold and Florence Durkee. 

The Rosary will be recited on Saturday, April 18th at 11:30 am at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 1:00 pm at the Immaculate Conception Church, 36 Maple Avenue in Wellsville. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Immaculate Conception Church or the Immaculate Conception School, % 17 Maple Avenue, Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Katherine Costello

Wellsville, NY  - Katherine Costello, age 97, a former long time resident of East State Street passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015, at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. She was born on September 13, 1917 in the Town of Willing on the Stone Dam Road to Mathew and Daisy Jordan Costello.

Katherine was employed by the former J and M Restaurant in Wellsville who enjoyed watching pro wrestling on TV. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville. Katherine was the last of her of her 12 brothers and sisters and is survived by a brother in law Paul Michalegko of Erie, Pennsylvania, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, April 15, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. On Thursday 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. Katherine’s burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery and memorials in her name may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Margaret T. Prescott

Wellsville, NY - Margaret T. Prescott, 88, of 2766 Miller Road passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Jones Memorial Hospital. She was born August 23, 1926 in Olean the daughter of the late Clifton Joseph and Mary Genevieve (Sweeney) Foster. On June 6, 1959 in Wellsville she married Robert N. Prescott who predeceased her on March 13, 1989.

Margaret was a 1944 graduate of Friendship High School. She was employed by New York Telephone in Wellsville, Salamanca, Poughkeepsie, Newburg, NY and Greenwich, CT, from 1946 to 1966. She was also a home healthcare provider for 35 years.  She was a Cub Scout leader and the mother of three Eagle Scouts. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, quilting and gardening. She was a former member of the Allegany County Garden Club, and was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, the Mercy Associates, the Altar & Rosary Society and the Fun Fair Committee.

She is survived by two sons, Thomas Prescott of Wellsville and David (Nicole) Prescott of Angelica, a step daughter, Linda (Ben) Saxbury of Loveland, CO, two grandsons, Robert David and Colton Joseph Prescott, two step granddaughters, one step great granddaughter, one step great grandson, three sisters, Elizabeth Storm of Friendship, Ellen Enloe of Arcadia, CA and Regina Park of Sun City West, AZ, two brothers, Robert (Diane) Foster and Raymond (Pamela) Foster both of Friendship, two sisters-in-law, Bette Foster of Apex, NC and Dorothy Foster of Dover, DE, as well as several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased in addition to her husband and parents, by a son, John, a daughter, Barbara Jean, three brothers, Richard, James and Gerald Foster, and three brothers-in-law, Hurford Storm, John Park and Donald Enloe, and a sister-in-law, Nora Lee Foster.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, April 7th from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and Wednesday, April 8th 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 Wednesday at 11:00 am in the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Hart Comfort House. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.