Garrett W. Scott, 76

Wellsville, NY – Garrett W. Scott, 76, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Wellsville Manor Care Center, Wellsville, NY.  Garrett was born May 24, 1948, in Olean, the son of the late Garrett Paul and Virginia (Vossler) Scott.

At the request of the family there are no services planned at this time. A private burial will be arranged at a future date. Arrangements are under the direction of the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Wellsville, NY.

Donna Marie Ford Celebration planned

Scio, NY – The friends of Donna Ford are invited to a celebration of life on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Morrison Hayes American Legion Post 702, 23 Jefferson Street in Wellsville.

Donna passed away on September 1, 2024, to read the complete obituary or leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Patrick Michael Wilson, 65

Corning, NY – Patrick Michael Wilson, 65, of Forest Hill Drive passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at home with his family at his side. He was born August 8, 1957, in Wellsville, the son of Gene Edgar and Mary Ida (Moline) Wilson.

Patrick was the youngest of six children and grew up in a very loving family,surrounded by his cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandmother. He was a 1976graduate of Wellsville High School and graduated from the National School of Meat Cutters in Toledo, Ohio. Patrick traveled the country with his old high school friends. He last worked at Kroger’s in Texas as their meat manager, often traveling to set up new stores. He was a true Texan with the bluest eyes you ever saw. He enjoyed NASCAR, rodeos, fast cars, Rock n’ Roll music, football, and the warmth of Texas. Pat was an excellent back yard barbeque chef.

He is survived by his mother, Mary Wilson of Wellsville; brother, Brian (Kathy) Wilson of Corning; four sisters, Jean (Paul) Kolisch of Burnsville, MN, Suzanne Williams of Rochester, Cynthia (Ed) Fewkes) of Corning, and Stephanie Narburghof Greenville, SC; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his Father, Gene. 

A private graveside service is being planned for a later date, with Rev. Paul J. Kolisch, Pat’s brother-in-law, Rector of the Anglican Church of St. Dunstan, St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Burial will be in Standards Cemetery. Please consider memorial donations to the Hart Comfort House, 141 East State Street, Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Rita A. Sick, 95, Death notice

Wellsville, NY – Rita A. Sick, 95, of Manor Hills, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022 at the Hart Comfort House in Wellsville. Friends are invited to call on Friday, January 6, 2023 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, 34 W. State Street in Wellsville. A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, January 7, at 11:00 am in the First Trinity Lutheran Church, 470 N. Main Street in Wellsville. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Valerie J. Guardino, 88

 Little Genesee, NY - Valerie J. Guardino, 88, of Willow Brook Road, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville. She was born on April 3, 1932 in Harrisburg, PA, the daughter of the late Reginald and Leone (Russell) Merritt.

Arrangements are under the direction of J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, 34 West State Street, Wellsville, NY. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Mortimer A. Grisewood Jr. - Notice

Belmont, NY - Mortimer A. Grisewood Jr., age 86, of Maple Street passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017, at the Olean General Hospital. Friends are invited to call on Thursday, October 19, 2017, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Belmont. A Mass of Christian will be celebrated on Friday at 11 am in the Holy Family Catholic Church of Belmont. A complete obituary will be posted on Thursday.

Robert D. Peterson - Notice

Wellsville, NY - Robert D. Peterson, 72, of 38 King Street, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 9, 2017. Friends are invited to a graveside service at 2:00 pm on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Woodlawn Cemetery, 276 South Main Street in Wellsville. Arrangements are under the direction of the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. and a complete obituary will be published at a later date

Patricia A. (Temple) Ball - Notice

Wellsville, NY - Patricia A. (Temple) Ball, 86, of 289 E. Dyke Street passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014 at Jones Memorial Hospital. A memorial service is being planned and a complete obituary will be published at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc.

Rhea E. Murray - Notice

Belmont, NY - Rhea E. Murray, age 99, of 12 Norton Street passed away on Saturday November 22, 2014 at the Highland Heath Care Center in Wellsville. Friends are invited to call at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Belmont on Tuesday, November 25 from 5 to 7 pm and on Wednesday from 10 am to 11 am at which time a funeral service will be held. 

Daniel P. English

Wellsville, NY - Mr. Daniel P. English, 76, passed away serenely this Saturday, December 7, 2013, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent English welcomed son Daniel into the world on February 21, 1937 in Buffalo.

Daniel attended and graduated from Buffalo's Kensington High School in 1955. He then worked a series of area jobs and concurrently served in the U.S. Army Reserve, attaining the rank of specialist. A degree in business administration from Erie Community College soon followed. In 1966 Daniel married Carol Schrader and thereafter moved to Wellsville. In 1971 their son Richard was born, currently a resident of Charleston, S.C. David followed in 1974, and currently resides in Ithaca. In Wellsville Mr. English steadfastly worked for over three decades as a postal carrier. Accordingly, he swiftly grew to prefer the friendly nature of his adopted small town.

A former city boy, Daniel enjoyed a lifelong affinity for Wellsville's pastoral charm. He keenly favored the tranquility of a spring time creek-bed fossil hunt. Most of all, Daniel developed a lifelong passion and expertise in local Native American arrowheads and culture. To him, a farmer's freshly ploughed field was an undiscovered countryside museum. Daniel loved and relished reading history, coin collecting, travel [unforgivable puns!], his pets, friends and his family.

His wife Carol, sons Richard [Lisa] and David, and Sister Marion[Phil] Fiorentine, of St. James survive him.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, December 10, from 2 to 3 pm at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Wellsville. A service of remembrance and celebration will be held in the Church at 3 pm with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellsville. Memorials in Daniel's name may be given to the SPCA or Trinity Lutheran Church-Outreach.

Arrangements are under the direction of the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Hartrick J. Brownell Sr.

Wellsville, NY - Hartrick J. Brownell Sr., age 85, of the 106 Road passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2013, at Jones Memorial Hospital. Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, February 5, from 2-4 and 7- 9 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. His funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11am in the funeral home. A complete obituary will be published in Tuesday's Edition.

Miriam Moss Keeling Naftal

Austin, TX - Miriam Moss Keeling Naftal, 97, currently of Austin, TX passed away on October 11, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emanuel B. Naftal; her parents, Pastor Emeritus of the First Methodist Church of Wellsville, Rev. George Keeling and Charlotte Moss Keeling; sister, Verna Kelly; and three brothers-in-laws. Left to celebrate her life are 2 sisters, Grace Thonet of Austin, TX and Charlotte Owen of Laguna Hills, CA; 4 nieces, 2 nephews, 6 great nieces and their families. Friends are invited to a graveside service, on Saturday, (October 27, 2012) at 3:30 pm at Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellsville with Rev. Stan Scoville presiding. 

Visit this link to read the entire obituary http://www.legacy.com/link.asp?i=ls000160386109 

To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Carol K. "Kato" Aldrich

Scio, NY - Carol K. "Kato" Aldrich, 76, of 4557 Charles Street died Thursday, September 20, 2012 shortly after arrival at St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. Arrangements, under the direction of the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville are incomplete and will be published in a later edition.

Jean Elizabeth Capizz

Wellsville, NY - A graveside service for Jean Elizabeth Capizzi will be on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 2:00 pm in Until the Day Dawn Cemetery in Angelica with Rev. Ralph Eastlack presiding. Mrs. Capizzi passed away on March 2, 2011 in Wellsville and was a former long time resident of Angelica. To read a complete obituary here, or to leave online condolences, please click here.

Mariam A. Butler

Wellsville, NY - Mariam A. Butler, 91, formerly of 32 Crowner Avenue passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Highland Healthcare Center in Wellsville. A memorial service, under the direction of the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. is being planned for a later date and the arrangements will be published with a complete obituary at that time.