Wednesday, July 31, 2024

William P. Weinhauer, 94

Wellsville, NY – William P. Weinhauer, 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Wellsville Manor, in Wellsville, NY.  He was born May 17, 1930, in Wellsville, the son of the late Paul W. and Genevieve (Graham) Weinhauer.

Dad was a native of Wellsville, graduating from Wellsville High School in 1948.  From 1948 -1950 he was employed by the Weldonian Dairy as a milkman.  In 1950 – 1951 he was employed at Worthington Corporation in Wellsville.  In 1951- 1953 he served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and in the Army Reserves from 1953 until 1961.  On October 17th, 1953, he married Marlene (Pohl).  In 1953 – 1992 he worked as a machinist for Worthington Corporation, retiring after 40 years.  On September 29, 1973, he married Sibyl Ann (Ackley) Bliss Cutlip.

He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Wellsville, a member of the Wellsville Grand Squares, enjoyed chasing the hot air balloons and loved to rabbit hunt with his beagles Judy & Ginger.  Automobiles were his passion, where he spent countless hours in his garage, and he loved going to all the county fairs. In retirement Bill delivered Meals on Wheels.

Bill is survived by his (2) daughters, Janet (William Sweet) Kemp, Jeannine (Will Smith) Weinhauer of Wellsville, (4) grandchildren, Susan (Peter) Harris, Limestone, NY, Shelley (LJ Sanchez) Golish, Buffalo NY, & Dustin (Danyelle) Feeley, Rochester, NY, Sheila Kemp of Wellsville and several great grandchildren.  He is also survived by a niece Carrie W. (Leon) Smith, (2) nephews Charles D. (Debora) White, Bradley P. (Tracy) White, his stepchildren: Gerald Bliss, Westfield PA, Thomas (Connie) Bliss, Wilmot Township, PA and James (Linda) Bliss, Westfield, PA., a cousin, Lynda [Bill] Rogers.

He was predeceased by his wife first wife, Marlene Rose, his second wife Sibyl Ann Weinhauer, his sister, Jane White, his brother-in-law, Charles White and his grandson, Grant Kemp III.

A special thank you to his caregivers:  Sheila Kemp, Lisa Geffers & Jeanett Cornelius who assisted with his daily care at his home, it was sincerely appreciated.  A thank you to the Wellsville Ambulance Corp., Jones Memorial Hospital, Highland Nursing Home & the Wellsville Manor for their assistance as well.

Friends are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday August 6th from 11 am till 12 noon in the First Trinity Lutheran Church of Wellsville. The Funeral Service will be held in Church at 12 noon. Burial with full military Honors will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Wellsville Ambulance Corp. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com

3 comments:

  1. Rest in Peace my friend, another DR brother lost in life but not in memory. Always good natured and with a smile on his face, a friendly face to welcome you to the shop every morning. Condolences to his family, will miss my friend Bill. May the Lord bring comfort at this sad time. Everett Harrington, DR Co-worker

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  2. Rest in peace 🙏 your journey is over and you have done a good job with your family now Rest on

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  3. Rest on you have done a great job with your family please 🙏 Rest on your journey is over now

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