Robert B. Dolan Jr., 75

Wellsville, NY – Robert B. Dolan Jr., 75, of Hillcrest Drive, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at Highland Park. He was born August 24, 1949, in Wellsville, the son of the late Robert B. Sr. and Madalene C. (Merry) Dolan. On August 24, 2022, he married Cheryl (Palmer) Boyer, at their home in Wellsville. 

Bob was raised in Scio, graduating from Scio High School in 1967. He continued his education at the University of Rochester, where he earned his Bachelor of Science. He found his career as a Facilities Engineer, first for Westinghouse, who ultimately transitioned to Siemans Corporation, he retired in January of 2015. Outside of work Bob was an avid reader, former golfer, loved cars in every way, adored animals, and played chess. His favorite pastime was to go out to eat, which was often accompanied by attending the movies. 

In addition to his wife, Cheryl, he is survived by: his children, Katherine Dolan and Elizabeth “Betsy” Dolan, both of Mt. Pleasant, PA, and Robert Michael (Christine) Griffin-Dolan of Cohoes, NY; grandchild, Benjamin Dolan; siblings, Madalene “Adele” (Robert) Black and John (MaryBeth Sootheran) Dolan, both of Wellsville, and Mary (Gary) Dunham, of Howard; Cheryl’s family, including, daughter Debra (Karl White) Boyer of Elba, NY, her children and grandchildren, and sister Wende (Robert) Green, of Hornell, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother Daniel P. Dolan, and many cousins. 

The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Highland Park for their excellent care. 

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Immaculate Conception Church of Wellsville, 36 Maple Avenue. A Mass of Christian Burial willbe celebrated at 11 in the church. Private burial will be in Knight’s Creek Cemetery. Please consider memorial donations to: the Alzheimer’s Association, 322 8th Avenue,16th floor, New York, NY 10001; or to Highland Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 160 Seneca Street, Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Susie A. Allen, 91

Wellsville, NY – Susie A. Allen, 91, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Jones Memorial Hospital with her family at her side. She was born November 10, 1932, in Millport, PA, the daughter of William and Irene (Ball) Rathbun. On June 16, 1951, in Shinglehouse, PA, she married Robert Eric Allen who predeceased her in 1993.

Susie was raised in Millport and attended Shinglehouse High School. She and Bob were active in the Wellsville community as she was a former member of the Wellsville Volunteer Fire Department, Auxiliary, the VFW Post 2530 Auxiliary, and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 702. She also enjoyed playing euchre at the Wellsville Senior Citizens Center, and dancing at the VFW.

She is survived by a daughter, Kimberly Sue Greenan, and her husband, Phillip C. Young of Rochester, a son, Randall S. (Kerri) Allen of Petrolia, 11 Grandchildren, Shawn Allen, Jason Allen, Joseph Allen, Bradley Payne, Todd Payne, Corie Leigh Fowler, Crystal Kammer Walton, Tony Kammer, Jamie Greenan, Jessica Greenan, and Joseph Greenan, several great grandchildren, and great-great grandbabies, a sister, Elizabeth Wilson of Charlotte, NC, as well as several nieces and nephews.She was predeceased in addition to her parents and husband by a son, Jonathan Allen, a daughter, Christine Payne, and a sister, Joanne Guinnip.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc, 34 W. State Street in Wellsville. A memorial service will follow at 1:00 pm in the funeral home. The burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. A gathering will follow the burial, at Island Park. Please consider memorial donations to the Wellsville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, 40 S. Main Street, Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Barbara Miesner, Service Announcement

Wellsville, NY – The friends of Barbara Miesner are invited to a memorial service on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 11:00 am at the Hallsport Christian Church, 2182 Stout Road in Hallsport. A reception will follow, and the burial will be in Yorks Corners Cemetery. Please consider memorial donations to the Hallsport Christian Church, 2182 Stout Road, Wellsville, NY 14895. 

Barbara passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024. To read the complete obituary or leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com

Shad Ryan Baldwin, 46

Wellsville, NY - Shad Ryan Baldwin, 46, of Bolivar Road passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Strong Memorial Hospital, after years of struggling with Behcet’sand Crohn's disease. He was born November 24, 1977, in Wellsville, son of Jacalyn Ann (Kemp) Baldwin and Roger Harvey Baldwin. On November 24, 2006, in Scio he married Carrie Prokopchuk who survives. 

Shad was raised in Wellsville and attended Wellsville High School. He was formerly employed by Baldwin Forest Products Inc., until he was rendered disabled. Working and providing for his family meant everything to Shad! He enjoyed hunting, fishing, sitting by the pool, splitting firewood, camping, bonfires, and family get-togethers. But mostly, he loved the peace and serenity that the beautiful outdoors brings, and the “Joy” he shared with those he cherished the most!

He is survived by his wife Carrie Baldwin, his mother Jackie Kemp, his father, Harvey Baldwin, maternal grandmother Onalee Hackett, three children Erik, Kendall, and Kyle Baldwin, a stepson, Kameron Baldwin, a grandson, Bellamy Bagley, maternal siblings, Tracey Hunt of Slidell, LA, Dusty Green of Whitesville, Ashlie Tronetti of Wellsville, Alexis (Jake) Way Warren, PA, and Casey Green of Jamestown, paternal siblings, Ticia McGean of Albany, Todd Baldwin of Farrell, PA, and Harley Baldwin of Wellsville, as well as several  aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was predeceased by maternal grandfathers, Grant Kemp Sr., and Thomas Hackett, and paternal grandparents, Robert Baldwin Sr. and Jesse (Wondering) Baldwin

Friends are invited to a celebration of life on Friday, August 16, 2024, beginning at 4pm, at the Wellsville Moose Lodge #601, 242 Maple Avenue. Please consider memorial donations to www.behcets.com/ or www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

“ Live  life to the fullest, you never know what the tomorrow may bring!”

Julia A. Brush, 84

Wellsville, NY – Julia A. Brush, 84, of Jefferson Street, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the Hart Comfort House with her family by her side. She was born June 23, 1940, in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Henry and Finola (Wiles) Hart. On June 9, 1962, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville she married James Alfred Brush, who predeceased her February 19, 2017. 

Judy attended the Immaculate Conception School through the 10th grade and was a 1958 graduate of Wellsville High School. She continued her education at Canisius College and graduated with her bachelor’s degree from the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1961. She began her career at Jones Memorial Hospital, she was Dr. Harkness’ nurse for 15 years, and taught Nursing at Alfred State College. In 1981, she and her beloved friend, Jeanne Finn became the owners and operators of Silvers Men’s Shop in Wellsville. She was a life member of Gamma Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, the Downtown Merchant Association, the Wellsville Chamber of Commerce, the Immaculate Conception Church, and was the treasurer of the Allegany County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired for fifteen years.

She is survived by a son, Kevin Brush; and a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Brush both of Wellsville; two grandsons, Matthew and Jeffrey Brush; a brother-in-law, Tom (Agnes) Brush of Scio, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends. In addition to her parents, and husband, she was predeceased by siblings, Jean Hanks, Gerald (Mary Ellen) Hart, William Hart, and Esther (Clint) Adams as well as two nephews and a niece. 

Friends are invited to call on Monday, August 12, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc., 34 W. State Street in Wellsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, August 13, at 11:00 am, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville. The burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited Monday at 3:30 pm in the funeral home. Please consider memorial donations to the Hart Comfort House, 141 East State Street, Wellsville, New York 14895, or the Allegany County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 26 Jefferson Street, Wellsville, NY 14895.To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

David M. Kemmer, age 81

Andover, NY -  David M. Kemmer, age 81, of Andover passed away at home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 11, 1943, in Baltimore Maryland to the late John W. and Louise [Smith] Kemmer.

David was a long-time resident of Pasadena, Maryland, who moved to Andover in 2000. He served in the US Army from 1957 until 1961 and had a been a member of the American Legion Post and the Moose Lodge both in the Pasadena Area. He enjoyed hunting, working in his garden, Playing Hoyle board and card games on his computer, NASCAR and especially laughing.

He is survived by his 4 children, Patricia Kemmer, Pamela [Mike] Jenkins, David [Debbie] Kemmer and Penny [Rick] Fleischmann; 6 stepchildren, Laura Victor, Freda [Becky Spencer] Cavallaro, Toni Vogel, Barbara Cavallaro-Howard, Kathleen [Rick] Whitesell and Robert Roach Jr.; several grand and great grandchildren; a brother, Roy Kemmer; several nieces and nephews; and his first wife, Paula Walls Kemmer.

He was predeceased by wife Barbara A. Shelley on February 19, 2017; 2 brothers, John and Michael Kemmer; 2 sisters, Lois McGee and Jean Wolff; 2 grandsons, Jason Canter and Timothy McClung; a step great grandson, Nicholas Burge.

At David’s request there will be no services. Please consider memorial contributions to the charity of the donor’s choice. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com

Leon E. Cline, 91

Alma, NY – Leon E. Cline, 91, of County Road 18, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born March 13, 1933, in Wellsville, the son of the late Leon S. and Esther M. (Willard) Cline. 

Leon was raised in Allegany County and attended school in a Wellsville area one-room-schoolhouse. He was eventually awarded an honorary GED from the school district. With special permission from his parents, he enlisted at 16 with the United States Army and deployed at 17 to Korea with the 32nd infantry, proudly serving from 1950 to 1953. After his honorabledischarge he travelled the United States, including spending time in Florida as a Tugboat Operator and in Arizona, working at his aunt’s bar. He was initially married to Ruth Ann Perry, after they parted ways, he was with Louise Pascale-Shively, from whom he gained four bonus children and had his daughter, he subsequently married Theresa Cline in July of 1988 in Trenton, Florida; though separated, he remained close with each of them. He returned to Allegany County for a funeral and stayed for his family and employment opportunities. He found his career at Fibercel Corporation of Portville, where he worked for over 30 years, retiring on his birthday in 1997. He was a member of Alma Methodist Church, Alma Rod & Gun Club, Alma Volunteer Fire Department for almost 30 years, and Wellsville American Legion Post 702, additionally, he used to play guitar for area nursing homes. He rode Harley-Davidson motorcycles for over 50 years, loved his side-by-side, his dog Elmo, playing crosswords, was an outdoorsman who could fix anything mechanical and enjoyed mowing his yard. For years, he would fix bikes for the neighborhood kids and sell them ones he would refurbish. His son, Harley, stayed at home to take care of him and has been by his side throughout the end of his life. 

He is survived by: his children, Glenda Cline of Olean, Harley (Erienne) Cline of Alma, Dan (Becky) Pascale of Cuba, Holy Pascale of Franklinville, and Chris (Lynn) Roberts of Eldred, PA; two grandchildren, Alexis (Sean) Withey-Scott and Payton White; a great-grandson, Sebastian Scott; close cousin, Kirby Cline; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by, son, Vince Pascale, and siblings, Jim Cline and Betty Jean Halliday. 

Friends, family, and acquaintances are invited to attend a Graveside Service on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 1:00 pm ,with full military honors, at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Hinsdale. Please consider memorial donations to the SPCA Serving Allegany County, 5440 NY-19, Belmont, NY 14813. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.