Roger L. Herring

Wellsville, NY - Roger L. Herring, 65, of 2117 Petrolia Road died on Monday, April 26, 2010 at the Wellsville Highland Healthcare Center. He was born March 23, 1945 in Scranton, PA the son of the late John and Marjorie (Rodney) Herring. On August 7, 2004 in Stannards he married Stacey Smith Matteson who survives.

Roger was a graduate of Lyndonville High School and was a member of the Ashwood Methodist Church. He was employed as a steel fabricator for 20 years in Medina. He has resided in Wellsville area for seven years and enjoyed hunting, fishing and dancing.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two sisters, Barbara Farrell of Medina and Marjorie Duffield of Wellsville, one brother, Donald (Deanna) Herring of Lyndonville as well as several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, John Herring.

At Roger's request, there will be no visitation or memorial service. Memorial donations are suggested to any charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville.

Paul F. "Bus" Studer

Wellsville, NY - Paul F. "Bus" Studer, 92, of 761-A Stone Dam Road died at home on Sunday, April 25, 2010. He was born on May 14, 1917 in Wellsville the son of Frederick and Alvina (Chandler) Studer. He was married to Virginia Mae Ellsworth who predeceased him on February 20, 1960.

"Bus" was a life long resident of the Town of Willing, he was educated at the Stone Dam one room school house and served in the U. S. Army during WWII. He began his career working in the oil fields for Bradley Producing; he later served for many years as Highway Superintendent for the Town of Willing and after he retired from the town he was a self employed heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the NRA and was associated with the York's Corners Mennonite Church.

He is survived by six children, Frederick Studer of Rexville, Paula (Jim) Borden of Centralia, IL, Robert (Bonnie) Studer of Greenwood, Wanda (Samuel) Shon of Huntington Beach, CA, Donna Jones and Edward (Marcia) Studer both of Wellsville, several grandchildren, several great grandchildren, one sister, Lorena Condon of Wellsville and several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by five children, William Studer, Sandra Studer, Shirley Cornelius, Nancy Brundage and Daniel Studer, one grandson, Robert Studer Jr., two sisters and two brothers.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will be Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 11:00 am at the York's Corners Mennonite Church with Rev. Eugene Miller presiding. Burial will be in York's Corners Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to the SPCA Serving Allegany County.

Evelyn L. Devore

Wellsville, NY - Evelyn L. Devore, 103, formerly of 152 Madison Street died on Tuesday, April 06, 2010 at the Wellsville Highland Healthcare Center. She was born November 14, 1906 in the Township of Ward, the daughter of Archie and Margaret (Reynolds) Baker. On September 8, 1938 in Wellsville she married John E. Devore who predeceased her on March 26, 1979.

She was a graduate of the Immaculate Conception School, Wellsville High School and St. Vincent's Charity Hospital, School of Nursing in Cleveland, Ohio in 1929. For 50 years she was employed as a registered nurse, serving as a private duty nurse and training nurse's aides for the American Red Cross during World War II. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, the Immaculate Conception Altar and Rosary Society, the Jones Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, the Allegany County Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Allegany County Registered Nurses Association.

She is survived by several nieces & nephews including, A. Michael Baker and John J. Dean both of Wellsville. In addition to her husband, she predeceased by a son, James A. Devore, four sisters, Mary Porter, Catherine 'Kit" Dean, Gertrude Baker and Margaret Glending and one brother, James J. Baker.

Friends are invited to call on Friday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 am in the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 12:00 noon in the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville with Monsignor Vincent Becker as Celebrant. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Wellsville. Memorial donations are suggested to the Immaculate Conception School or any charity of the donor's choice.

Charles G. Austin

Belmont, NY - Charles G. Austin of 4935 B State Route 19 South passed away at home on Friday April 2, 2010. He was born on August 23, 1924 in Dale to Cecil and Gertrude Poste Austin. Charlie was predeceased by his first wife Eleanor and on October 16, 1993 in Kensington Maryland he married Mary Frazer who survives.

Charlie was a long time resident of Belmont who graduated from Wyoming Central School and for most of his life he was a dairy farmer. Charlie transported Allegany County residents to their doctor appointments, later he drove for Meals on Wheels and he sold corn and rhubarb from his home. He liked square dancing and enjoyed attending the country music sessions on Mondays and Thursdays in Wellsville. Charlie had a great sense of humor and his joke telling will be missed. He will be remembered as an independent man who was too proud to ask for help but was always willing to help others when asked. His memberships include: The Dairymen's League, National Farmers Organization, the Farm Bureau and the Belmont Grange and since 1974 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Wellsville.

Survivors include: His wife Mary; 3 sons, David C. (Susan D.) Austin of Friendship, Joseph C. (Barbara) Austin of Cuba and Michael J. (Susan L.) Austin of Churchville; 2 daughters, Mary Ellen Austin and her fiancé Ray Burdick of Belmont and Christine M. (Daniel) Lyon of Salt Lake City, Utah; a step son, David W. Morgan of Bath; 23 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. Charlie was predeceased by his first wife Eleanor; a daughter Brenda J. Austin; a stepdaughter, Rosemary Hovis; a brother Victor Austin and a sister Charlotte Beyers.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, April 6, from 6 to 9 pm in the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home at 17 Schuyler Street in Belmont. His funeral service will take place on Wednesday at 11 am in the funeral home with Kurt Shillig of The Church of Jesus Christ of latter Day Saints. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery and memorials in Charlie's name may be made to the Office of the Aging in Belmont.

Brian E. Finn

Wellsville, NY - Brian E. Finn, 56, of 3006 Madison Hill Road died on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester following a brief illness. He was born March 26, 1954 in Wellsville the son of Leo E. and Marjorie (Ludden) Finn.

Brian was raised in Wellsville and was a 1972 graduate of Wellsville High School. He was employed through the Buffalo Laborers Union Local 210. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post # 702 and the Genesee Valley Flintknappers Association. He was a guest instructor on flintknapping at the State University of New York at New Paltz and gave flintknapping demonstrations on Huguenot Street in New Paltz. He was a woodcarver, a stone carver and was very artistic.

He is survived by his wife, Maggie Lynch-Finn, a son, Wiley T. Finn of Wellsville, a daughter, Caitlin M. Finn of Highland, NY, his mother, Marjorie Finn of Wellsville, two sisters, Theresa (Dan) Kunis of Fort Collins, CO and Barbara (Roger) Ramsey of Wellsville, a brother, Timothy Finn of Portland, OR, a niece, Gena Kunis as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his father Leo Finn in 1991.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday 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 on Friday, April 2nd at 10:30 am in the funeral home with Monsignor Vincent Becker presiding. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donation be made to the David A. Howe Public Library, 155 N. Main Street, Wellsville, NY 14895.

Edward J. "Butch" Pickreign Jr.

Andover, NY - Edward J. "Butch" Pickreign Jr., 61, of 3542 County Road 20 died on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at the Wellsville Manor Care Center…. He was born November 23, 1948 in Syracuse the son of the late Edward J. and Flora May (Knapp) Pickreign Sr. On August 18, 1977 in Syracuse he married Patricia Lester who survives.

Butch resided most of his life in Syracuse and recently moved to Andover to be near his family. He was a graduate of Liverpool High School and was a veteran of the U. S. Army from 1967 to 1971. He was wounded during his second tour in Viet Nam and received the Purple Heart. He was employed as a school bus driver for the Syracuse area ARC and was a member of the Viet Nam Veterans Association in Syracuse.

Surviving in addition to his wife is one son, Thomas (Jodi) English of Wellsville, two daughters, Donna English of Fredonia and Kim Smith and her fiancé Shawn Rogers of Andover, 11 grandchildren, four brothers, William, Robert, Thomas and Elmer Wilbur and one sister, Mary Jane Wilbur all of Syracuse as well as several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Barbara Wilbur.

Friends are invited to call on Monday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc., 34 W. State Street in Wellsville. The funeral will follow visitation at 2:00 pm in the funeral home with Pastor Dick Helms presiding. Burial with military honors will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Paul B. Decker

Wellsville, NY - Paul B. Decker, 82, of 39 E. Fassett Street passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at Jones Memorial Hospital. He was born March 25, 1927 at home on his family farm in Arcade, NY; he was the eighth of nine children. He was a 1945 graduate of Arcade High School; he then enlisted in the U. S. Army and served as a military policeman with the occupational forces in Italy. On May 12, 1962 at St. Ignatius Church in Hornell he married Kathleen O'Brien who survives.

Paul became a licensed beautician after attending Robert's School of Beauty Culture in Rochester. He owned and operated "The Glamour Spot" in Wellsville from 1951 to 2006. He enjoyed singing with the Apollo Club and the Genesee Valley Chorus. He also enjoyed making home improvements, dancing and playing cards with his friends. He was the Commissioner of the Wellsville Parks & Recreation Department during the flood of 1972 and was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church.

Surviving in addition to his wife are six children, Dr. Martin (Amy) Decker of Meadville, PA, Maria (Doug) Rog and Libby (Mike) Carteret both of Poquoson, VA, Kert (Amy) Decker of Alfred, Katrina (Kevin) Pohlman of East Amherst, and Brian Decker of Wellsville, 11 grandchildren, two brothers, John and Joseph Decker and three sisters, Helen Torge, Alice Joyce and Josie Canfield as well as several nieces & nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc., 34 W. State Street in Wellsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 27th at 11:00 am in the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville with Monsignor Vincent Becker as celebrant. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Memorials in his name may be made to the Allegany County Office for the Aging or the Immaculate Conception Church.