Susan “Suzy Q” (Woodworth) Davenport

Scio, NY - The Lord was given another wonderful soul when Susan “Suzy Q” (Woodworth) Davenport passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Highland Park Healthcare Center in Wellsville following a lengthy battle with MS. She was born May 30, 1948 in Arkport, the daughter of the late Seymour and Julia (Galusha) Woodworth. On October 1, 1966 in Hornell she married William Davenport who predeceased her on June 23, 2015.

Susan attended school in Hornell and was a Sunday school teacher in Howard, NY. The family later moved to Texas where she worked in customer service. She became disabled in 1991 and the family moved to Scio. Susan then became a stay at home mom who loved being with her family. She lived at Highland for the past seven years, where she had a wonderful relationship with everyone she came in contact with. Susan was a fun loving, prankster who was a happy and kind person. She was a proud supporter of St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Shriner’s Hospitals, and the MS Foundation.

Susan was close to her family and is survived by one son, William P. (Cynthia) Davenport Jr. of Lockhart, TX, two daughters, Andrea (Jay) O’Brien of New Memphis, IL, and Julia Davenport of Scio, seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, three sisters, Mary Kay VanSkiver, Brenda (Mark) Fredereksen and Kimberlee (Partick) Fitzgerald, three sisters-in-law, Thelma Sadler, Marion Rounds and Waneta Barr, a brother-in-law, Volney Davenport, special longtime friends, Judith McCullum, Marguerite Warner Kriegesmann and Michael Woodworth. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by two brothers-in-law, Frank Davenport and Donald VanSkiver, a sister-in-law, Mary Davenport, and her mother and father-in-law, Volney and Thelma (Stryker) Davenport.

Friends are invited to call at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc., 17 Schuyler Street in Belmont on Friday, September 2nd from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and on Saturday, September 3rd from 12 noon to 1:00 pm. The funeral will follow the visitation at 1:00 pm with Pastor William Matthews presiding. Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery in Belmont. Please consider memorial donations to Allegany ARC, The MS Foundation or the Crosstown Alliance Church. To leave online condolences, please visit embserfuneralhome.com.

Terry Gene Monroe

Wellsville, NY - Terry Gene Monroe, age 77, of 249 North Main Street passed away at home on Sunday August 28, 2016. He was born on March 6, 1939 in Wellsville to Carl and Esther Preston Monroe.

Terry graduated from Andover Central High School in 1958 and had worked for over 34 years in the shop at Dresser Rand. Terry also worked for Bo-Ge Assembly in their shop, on their pulling tractor and antique cars. Terry’s greatest love, besides his children and grandchildren, was auto racing. If you knew Terry he was either talking about racing, going racing or watching racing. He made many friends throughout his years of racing that were like family to him. Terry had an infectious smile and with a tap of your arm he was ready to talk to you about his family and his interests. He enjoyed Sunday breakfast with his friends, driving and his daily walk to feed his sweet tooth. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and had been a member of the Duke Hose Company and the Moose Lodge.

Terry is survived by 3  sons, Jeffrey (Teri) Monroe and Kevin (Nancy) Monroe both of Wellsville and Steven (Lori) Snyder of  Crosby,Texas; 2 daughters, Kristen Snyder and Jennifer Culbert of Crosby, Texas; A sister, Janet (William) Moulton of Newport, Kentucky; a brother, William (Cheryl) Monroe of Andover; 7 grandchildren, Jarod Evans, Briana Tronetti, Cortni Monroe, Abbi Monroe, Toni Snyder, Taylor Snyder and Hayley Snyder; 3 great grandchildren, Jason Tronetti, Olivia Tronetti and Megan Snyder; several nieces and nephews as well as a special friend, Bernadine Green.

Terry was predeceased by his biological mother, Esther, his parents, Carl and Edna and his sister, Roselyn.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, from 6 to 8 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. On Wednesday friends are invited to call from 10 to 11 am at the Immaculate Conception Church where a Memorial Mass will be held at 11 am. Please consider memorial donations to the American Cancer Society or to the David A. Howe Library or to the Jones Memorial Hospital. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Beatrice J. Davis

Wellsville, NY - Beatrice J. Davis of 2327 Voorhees Hill, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Highland Park Healthcare Center following a brief illness. She was born October 3, 1928 in Salamanca, the daughter of Isaac and Lela Doris (Kervin) Hardy. On December 20, 1946 in Allentown she married W. Woodrow “Woody” Davis who predeceased her on August 19, 1984.

Beatrice was a graduate of the Allentown Union School. She owned and operated several businesses in the region, including the Modern Diner in Wellsville from 1956 untill 1969. She loved gardening and growing flowers. 

She is survived by a sister, Margaret Buchholz of Wellsville, several nieces & nephews and her beloved canine companion “Puppy”. She was predeceased in addition to her husband by three sons, Timothy, Terrence and Thomas Davis, three brothers, Robert Hardy and William and Harold Tingley, and one sister, Dorothy Mott.

Friends are invited to attend a graveside service at Stannards Cemetery on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 11:00 am. Please consider memorial donations to Gil’s Hills, 2526 Brown Road, Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online condolences, please visit embserfuneralhome.com.

Jenny L. Burdick

Wellsville, NY - Jenny L. Burdick, 71, of 79 King Street passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Highland Park Healthcare Center following a long illness. She was born February 27, 1945 in Wellsville, the daughter of Paul M. and Louise A. (Tait) Cole Sr. On June 25, 1966 in Wellsville she married Donald R. Burdick who predeceased her on October 26, 2004.

Jenny attended school in Wellsville. She loved to read, make crafts, listen to county music, and go out with friends to dance. She did a lot of baby sitting in her younger years and was a Cub Scout Den Mother in the Bolivar and Richburg area for 10 years. She worked with the junior bowlers in Bolivar for many years. She was employed as a personal care aide for Jan & Bev’s Home Care, Southern Tier Home Health Care and Associated Home Care. She also provided home care for several friends and family members. She was a member of the Wellsville Volunteer Fire Department Axillary for many years.

She is survived by one son, Scott A. Burdick of Byron, NY, 1 brother, Paul J. Cole Jr. of Wellsville, two sisters, Marguerite “Susie” (Maxwell) Halladay Sr. of Wellsville and Linda M. Button of Richburg as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by one son, Michael T. Burdick who passed away on February 25, 2008, two brothers, William F. and Ronald E. Cole, one sister, Beverly J. Denning and a sister-in-law, Gertrude Cole.

Friends are invited to call at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. The funeral will follow visitation at 3:00 pm with Rev. David Herne presiding. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Please consider memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association or St. Jude’s Children Hospital. To leave online condolences, please visit embserfuneralhome.com.

Edward W. Carlin

Wellsville, NY - Edward W. Carlin, 98, of 2011 Meservey Hill passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at the Highland Park Healthcare Center, following a brief illness. He was born April 9, 1918 in Scio, the son of Edward and Florence (Black) Carlin. October 2, 1941 in Wellsville he married Eleanor Ketchner who predeceased him on February 27, 2003.

Ed was a 1935 graduate of Scio Central School. He was employed as a machinist at Worthington Turbine from 1940 to 1980. He was a life member of the IAM Moore Lodge Local 1580. Ed was a very hard worker and was always willing to help family, neighbors, relatives and friends. He loved rebuilding steam engines and tinkering. 

He is survived by six children, Alan (Janet) Carlin of Wellsville, Rebecca (Harry) Campbell of Arlington, TX, Lois (Joseph) Spinelli of Wellsville, Kathi (Dennis) Dunham of Wellsville, Roger (Cheryl) Carlin of Wellsville and Theresa Willey of Tyaskin, MD, 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and his longtime caregiver, Tina Schrader. He was predeceased by three sisters, Gladys McBride, Doris Harms, and Leola Ketchner, one brother, Everett Carlin, and one great-granddaughter, Cheyenne Campbell.

Friends are invited to call at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville on Saturday, September 3rd from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. The funeral will follow the visitation at 3:00 pm with Rev. Jesse Tanner presiding. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to the SPCA Serving Allegany County or to Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607. To leave online condolences, please visit embserfuneralhome.com.   

Lila Mayme Johnston

Wellsville, NY - Lila Mayme Johnston, 89, of Proctor Road passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Highland Park Healthcare Center. She was born on September 25, 1926, near Whitesville, the first born of Chester H. and Katherine Ann (Mattison) Norton. 

She attended school in West Jasper, Whitesville, Turtle Point, PA, Shongo and Wellsville. On May 14, 1943, on Beach Hill, Willing Township, she married Ervin E. Johnston, who predeceased her on June 20, 1998. After marriage, Lila and Ervin resided on Beach Hill and later on the McCurdy Road in Shongo for 51 years. For the last 22 years, she lived with her daughter on Proctor Road in Wellsville. Lila was first employed as a housekeeper, then worked at Mapes Woodworking Plant in Wellsville and finally she was a nurse’s aide at Highland Nursing Home for 15 years. She loved taking care of her family, cooking, canning, gardening, sewing, reading, and frequenting garage sales. Experimenting with new recipes was one of her delights, as well as collecting cookbooks. Lila took great pleasure in feeding a family of crows which her children dubbed, “Mama’s fat chickens.”

During the years in Shongo, Lila enjoyed attending the Shongo Community Club and served for many years as the secretary of the Shongo branch of the United Methodist Women. 

Survivors include three daughters, Katherine A. Grimmett of Toledo, OH, Phyllis E. Johnston of Wellsville and Marcia L. Hood of Rochester, five grandchildren, five great grandchildren, one great-great grandson, a brother, Robert W. Norton of Whitesville and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased in addition to her husband by a grandson, Michael J. Grimmett, a sister, Lena J. Madison and a brother, Hoyt H. Norton.

A private funeral will be Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Burial will be in Stannards Cemetery. Please consider memorial donations to the SPCA Serving Allegany County or to the David A. Howe Public Library. To leave online condolences, please visit embserfuneralhome.com.

Mary Kathryn “Kay” Peet

Wellsville, NY - Mary Kathryn “Kay” Peet, age 93, of Peet Avenue passed away on Monday, August 15, at Manor Hills. She was born on August 19, 1922 in Points, WV. to Montary and Eva Elizabeth Graybel Puffinburger. On June 28, 1940 in Genesee, PA., she married Leo Peet who predeceased her on December 11, 1996.

Kay was a stay at home mom who raised her family and supported her husband’s contracting business. She was a member of the Stannards United Methodist Church and the Senior Center. She enjoyed playing euchre in the many Senior Center Tournaments and was playing euchre up to two weeks ago. Kay enjoyed gardening and will be remembered for her cooking and baking.

Kay is survived by 2 sons, Gerald ”Jerry” (Peg) Peet of Wellsville and James (Dalaine) Peet of Wellsville; a daughter, Linda (James) Karns of Wellsville; 9 grandchildren; several great and great great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.

Kay was also predeceased by her parents, her son John Peet and her 11 brothers and sisters.

Keeping with Kay’s wishes there will be a private family graveside service in Stannards Cemetery with Kathy Timpano presiding. Memorial wishes in Kay’s name may be made to either the Stannards United Methodist Church or to The American Cancer Society or to the Donor’s choice. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Charles J. White

Wellsville, NY - Charles J. White, age 88, of the Brandes Road passed away on Sunday, August 14, at the Highland Health Care Center. He was born on November 21, 1927 in Bradford, Pennsylvania to Shirley Egin and Madline Fisher White.

Charles graduated from Wellsville High School and was a veteran of the US Marine Corps serving from 1945 until 1946. He was a driller for Otis Eastern and drilled water wells with Louie Jackson. He was a life member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars both of Wellsville.

Charles is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Charles was predeceased by his longtime companion, Ruth Fanton; 2 sisters, Betty Palmitter and Molly Parson; a brother, Dean Egen White.

 A private Burial will take place in Stannards Cemetery and memorials in his name may be made to the Willing Fire Department. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

June Audrey Petri LaForge

Wellsville, NY - June Audrey Petri LaForge, at the age of 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior as the dawn broke on Saturday, August 13, 2016.  Due to failing health, she had resided the last few years at the Wellsville Manor Care Center.  June was born on April 22, 1926, at Millard Fillmore Hospital, Buffalo, NY.  She was the daughter of William P. and Merriam B. (Stone) Petri.  On August 18, 1951 she married F. Stanley LaForge in Belmont, NY.  

June graduated from Wellsville H.S. Class of 1944.  In 1948 she graduated from Albany State Teachers College (SUNY Albany).  She obtained graduate degrees from Alfred University in education, and from St. Bonaventure, in counseling.  She worked as an elementary teacher in the Scio and Wellsville School Districtsand after raising her two sons she worked in several area districts as a substitute.

“June Bug”, (her husband’s nickname for her), enjoyed antiques, genealogy, and painting.  She was a long time member of the Wellsville First United Methodist Church.  Other affiliations include:  The American Association of University Women, the Jones Memorial Hospital Women’s Auxiliary, Allegany County Board of ElectionsInspector, and a former member of the Past-Time Painters of the David A. Howe Library.  She was an accomplished oil painter.  Additionally, she served on numerous church committees throughout the years.  In her heyday, June was a real terror on the local auction and tag-sale circuits!  It is true – there was no one like her – always willing to offer her opinion – never shying away from confrontation.  However, to her credit she had a very compassionate side often donating time and resources to many local charities – most often behind the scenes.   She was especially fond of animals, including her dogs Rocky, Amber, Lucy-Des and her cockatiel, Joshua.

June was pre-deceased in 1992 by her husband, F. Stanley LaForge; her mother, Merriam Stone Petri 1994; her father, William P. Petri 1974, and infant granddaughter, Francine Marie LaForge 1995.  

June is survived by two sons; Kevin S. LaForge (Ginny) of Wellsville, NY, and William R. LaForge (Alisha) of Belmont, NY.  Also, three grandchildren Renee LaForge Johnson (Jeremy) of Wellsville, and Merriam and Stanley LaForge of Belmont, NY – still at home.  She is also survived by her two brothers:  William Arthur Petri (Ann) of Pompano Beach, FL; and Richard M. Petri (Delores) of Bellevue, WA, as well as several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and a great-great nephew.  

Arrangements are under the care of Embser’s Funeral Home.  Calling hours will be at Ember’s of Wellsville, on Friday, August 19, from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm.  On Saturday, August 20, at the Wellsville First United Methodist Church at the corner of Maple and Madison Streets, from 10-11 am there will be visitation.  A Celebration of Life Service will be at 11:00 am at the church.   A grave-side service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery.  A lunch will follow in the church’s fellowship hall.   

Memorials may be made to the Wellsville First United Methodist Church, the David A. Howe Library, or the Allegany County SPCA. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Robert R. Manning

Belmont, NY - Robert R. Manning, 73, of 5113 Noble Street passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at home with his family at his side. He was born April 11, 1943 in Wellsville, the son of the late C. James and Helen (Steenworth) Manning. On May 23, 1978 in Myrtle Beach, SC he married Lynn Winterhalter who survives.

Bob was a member of the Belmont Central School class of 1963. He was employed as a millwright for Dresser-Rand Corporation in Wellsville for 41 years, retiring in 2004. He was a member and past chief of the Belmont Volunteer Fire Department, member and past president of the Belmont Conservation Club and a member of the American Legion Post 702 SAL Squadron. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and especially loved travel and camping with family and friends.

Surviving in addition to his wife is one son, James D. Manning and his wife Julie of Maiden Creek, PA, two daughters, Kari Manning Zenoski of Frederick, MD and Erin Graham and her husband Christopher of Belmont, six grandchildren, Jami Stauffer and her husband Chad, Ryan Manning, Riley Zenoski and her fiancé, Chance Sullivan, Madison Zenoski, Gracyn Graham and Hadleigh Graham, one great grandson, James David Stauffer, one brother, Jon Manning and his wife Mary Ellen of Scio, several nieces and nephews, and his beloved canine companion, "Pepper". He was predeceased in addition to his parents by a sister, Penny Mapes.

Please join the family for a celebration of his life on Friday, August 12, 2016, beginning at 4:00 pm at the American Legion Post 702, 23 Jefferson Street in Wellsville. Interment will be in Forest Hills Cemetery in Belmont at the convenience of the family. Please consider memorial donations in lieu of flowers to the Kevin Guest House, 782 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY 14203 or the Hart Comfort House, 141 E. State Street, Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online condolences, please visit embserfuneralhome.com.  

Gene R. Fanton

Wellsville, NY - Gene R. Fanton, 82, of 3355 Madison Hill passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at home following a long illness. He was born March 14, 1934 in Wellsville, the son of the late Raymond and Marian (Wells) Fanton. On May 16, 1954 in Wellsville, he married Mary Lou Horn who predeceased him on October 30, 2013.

Gene was a 1952 graduate of Wellsville High School. He was a 20 year veteran of the U. S. Navy during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He served aboard the USS Jeffers, USS George Clymer, USS Dale and the USS Dixie. Gene and Mary Lou formerly owned and operated The Belvedere Restaurant, he later worked for a brief time at Turbodyne Corporation in Wellsville and then became a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service in Wellsville for 13 years, retiring in 1990. He was a member of the Morrison Hayes Post 702 American Legion, Frank B. Church Post 2530 VFW, the Wellsville Moose Lodge # 601, the Wellsville Elks Lodge # 1495 and the former Christian Temple in Wellsville. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family, he was an avid the Buffalo Bills fan, and he loved his animals, especially Tippy his dog and Missy his cat. The extended family was very happy that Gene and Mary Lou purchased the Horn homestead for their residence.

Gene was a loving father to three sons, Gene Fanton Jr., Carl (Kim) Fanton of Wellsville and Jim (Ann White) Fanton of Belmont, 15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, two sisters, Beverly “Bunny” Rahr of California and Dorothea “Dottie” Heers of Wellsville, a sister-in-law, Shirley (John) Giopulos of Wellsville, several nieces & nephews and his caregiver, Margaret Hirt. He was predeceased in addition to his parents, by a son, Bill Fanton, a grandson, Carl Fanton Jr., a great grandson, Michael Fanton and a sister-in-law, Cate Horn Tomah.

Friends are invited to visit the family on Monday, August 8th from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will be Tuesday, August 9th at 11:00 am in the Christian Temple / First Congregational Church at the corner of Maple Avenue and Fassett Street in Wellsville with Rev David Potts presiding. Burial, with military honors will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Please consider memorial donations to the SPCA Serving Allegany County. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.