Arthur W. Lovel, 95

Wellsville, NY – Arthur W. Lovel, 95, of Rauber Street, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at St. James Hospital in Hornell. He was born July 20, 1929, in Sabinsville, PA, the son of the late John Edwin Sr. and Viola Etta (Thompson) Lovell. On February 14, 1953, in Harrison Valley, PA, he married Loretta Mae Stone, who predeceased him on May 4, 2018. 

Art was raised in Harrison Valley and was a Harrison Valley High School graduate. From 1951 to 1953 he honorably served with the United States Army, during the Korean War. After his service, he continued his education at St. Bonaventure University, earning his bachelor’s degree in business. He found his career at Air Preheater for 32 years, retiring in 1986. Outside of his employment, he was a previous 50-year member of the Christian Temple, attended the United Methodist Church, and was a recent convert of Catholicism; he was also a member of the Wellsville Lions Club and VFW. With Loretta, he was an avid member of the Family Campers and RVers Organizations, including P.A.L.s, 39ers, and Top the Hill Chapters. He was a life-long history buff and would read any-and-everything to do with War History. 

He is survived by: three children, Connie M. Ramsey of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, Curtis Arthur (Mary Lou) Lovel of Sebastian, FL, and Camille Lynne (Todd) Kenny of Fredericksburg, VA; six grandchildren, Christopher Ramsey, Kimberly (Nat) Wilson, Brian (Miranda) Ramsey, Derek (Stephanie) Lovel, Jordan (Brock) Eveland, Dustin (Emily) Kenny; eight great-grandchildren; cousins, Linda & Nyhl Austin of Wellsville; sister-in-law, Geraldine Wood nee Stone of Kossuth; companion Geraldine Bassney, and her family, of Tioga, PA; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, and wife of 65 years, he was predeceased by: his four siblings, Hazel Witaker, Almyra Lovel, John Lovel Jr., and Mary Barr. 

A Memorial Mass is being planned for Summer 2025. A private family burial will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery. Please consider memorial donations to Allegany County Cancer Services, 17 Maple Avenue Box 534, Wellsville, NY 14895; or to the Allegany County Comfort House, 141 East State Street, Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com .