Anna E. "Kitty" Hickey

Wellsville, NY - Anna E. "Kitty" Hickey, 87, of 168 Trapping Brook Road died on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at Jones Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on January 5, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA the daughter of Earl and Bessie (Mayo) Green. On January 27, 1957 in Wellsville she married Harold "Jim" Hickey who survives.

Kitty was raised in Wellsville and Belmont and had resided in Rushford from 1967 to 1982, at which time she moved to Wellsville. She was employed at Alfred State College for 30 years.

She had attended Rushford Baptist Church, First Baptist Church in Belmont and currently was attending Faith Baptist Church in Yorks Corners.

Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters, Joyce (Richard) Barber and Marcia (David) Zick both of Binghamton, one grandson, William "Mike" Yerrick, two great-grandchildren, Luke Ryan Yerrick and Whitney Elise Yerrick, a sister-in-law, Darlene Chapman of Wellsville as well as one niece, Laurie Hickey and one nephew, Joseph Chapman.

A memorial service for Kitty is being planned and will be announced at a later date. Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery in Belmont. Memorial donations are suggested to the SPCA Serving Allegany County or The Hart Family Comfort House. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

George E. Emerson

Shongo, NY - George E. Emerson, 85, of 494-1 Route 19 South died peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 9, 201l, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 30, 1925 in the town of Wirt, the son of the late Lewis and Harriet (Moyer) Emerson. On January 5, 1947 in Hornell he married Nancy Pascoe who survives.

George attended Bolivar Central School and at that time was employed at the munitions plant in Eldred, PA. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy serving during WWII in the European Theater of Operation. He saw action during Exercise Tiger in April of 1944 and received the Purple Heart. After the war, he was employed as an apprentice carpenter for three and a half years at Swanson Corporation in Portville while residing in Olean. He later owned and operated George's Restaurant in Shongo for 23 years. He then worked for the Potter County Housing Authority in Ulysses, PA for three years.

He was a member of the Southern Tier Chapter of the New York State U. S. Amphibious Forces Association. Through the years he enjoyed taking family trips and trips with his Navy friends, he also enjoyed carpentry, wood crafting and gardening.

Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons, John (Linda) Emerson of Bloomington, Indiana, Steve (Cathy) Emerson and Larry (Belinda) Emerson both of Shongo, three daughters, Sally (Bob) Dougherty and Cindy (Dick) Jadwin both of Wellsville and Lori (Dan) Wood of Genesee, PA, 14 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, one brother, Jack Emerson of Wayland, two sisters, Anna Jane (Cliff) Rought of Zephyr Hills, Florida and Gail (Sheldon) Boor of Dansville as well as several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased in addition to his parents by and infant grandson, Jeffery Michael Scoville, a brother, Eslie Emerson and two sisters, Esther Witter and Sandy Petrillo.

Friends are invited to call on Friday, from 3:00 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 Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 1:00 pm in the funeral home with Rev. Jerry Ward presiding. Full military honors will follow at the funeral home and burial will be in Genesee Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to Home Care & Hospice. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Rose E. Trask

Wellsville, NY - Rose E. Trask of the River Road passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 6, 2011, at the Highland Health Care Center surrounded by her family. She was born on September 22, 1919 in Brooklyn, PA. to Bort and Mary Corte Colo Molin. On September 20, 1947 she married Roy W. Trask who survives.

Rose graduated from Wellsville High School and from Rochester Business Institute in Wellsville. She went to work for Umiker's Market in Wellsville and later moved to Detroit, MI. In 1944Rose joined the WAC's and served as a medical technician leaving the service in 1945 as a corporal. She returned to Wellsville and went back to work for Umiker's. She later worked at Frederick's Market and at Linza's Meat Market as a butcher and a baker. Rose enjoyed her family, all of her grand children and great grandchildren and playing bingo. She was a member of the American Legion Post 702 of Wellsville, the Wellsville Fireman's Auxiliary and the Immaculate Conception Church.

Survivors include: her husband Roy; a son, Phillip (Catherine) Trask of Olean; 2 daughters, Sharon Haney of Bolivar and Sheila (Kenneth) Molloy Jr. of Wellsville; 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Joanne Molin and Mary (Gene) Wilson both of Wellsville; several nieces and nephews

Rose was predeceased by; 2 sons, Stephen T. Trask and John A. Trask; 3 sisters, Helen Geracci, Virginia Blasdell and Flora Molin; 4 brothers, Leo, Florio, Peter and Bruno Molin.

Friends are invited to a memorial service with full military honors to be held on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 1 pm in the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. Father Vincent Becker will preside and memorials may be made to the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps, or to the Wellsville Fire Department, or to the Immaculate Conception Church, or to the American Legion Post 702. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Earl D. Miller

Wellsville, NY - Earl D. Miller of 295 West State Street passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2011, at Charles Cole Hospital in Coudersport, PA. He was born on February 16, 1930 in Eden to Raymond and Viola Reed Miller. He was predeceased by his wife Virginia Calhoun Miller.

Earl was the owner of Valley Perennials in East Otto and later moved to the Wellsville area to live with his daughter, Lois Miller.

Survivors include: 2 sons, Jeff (Patty) Miller of Amherst and Tom (Deb) Miller of Alden; a daughter, Lois Miller of Wellsville; 5 grandchildren, Danielle, Matt, Doug, Susie and Kellie; 2 brothers, Bob Miller of California and Jim (Joan) Miller of Eden; 2 sisters, Connie (Bill) Newton of Eden and Shirley (Leo) Dumont of Kansas; a sister in law, Betty Miller of Eden; several nieces and nephews; his best friend Sammy. He was predeceased by his wife Virginia and a brother Calvin.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday March 19, 2011 at 12 noon in the St. John's Community Church, 2871 East Church Street, Eden, New York with a reception to follow at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Allegany County SPCA. Arrangements are under the direction of the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com

Donald W. Vossler

Wellsville, NY - Donald W. Vossler of 2724 Miller Road passed away on Friday, March 4, 2011, at Jones Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 18, 1927 to Karl and Bertha Brandes Vossler. On April 19, 1954 in Wellsville he married Janice Shultz who survives.

Don graduated from Wellsville High School in 1943. He later went into partnership with his dad and brother on the family dairy farm. Don was drafted into the US Army in 1955. From 1968 until 1991 he was employed at Dresser Rand in Wellsville. Don never stopped working and stayed busy in retirement. He enjoyed helping his son on the farm and put his work ethic and carpenter skills to task as a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. Don was a proud and active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. He could be found most every day at his church working on the grounds or working on anything that needed to be done. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Men's Club and was a former member of the Allegany County Farm Bureau.

Surviving besides his wife Janice; 2 sons, Daniel (Rosemary) Vossler of Wellsville and Timothy (Tonya) Vossler of Perry, GA.; 2 daughters, Deborah (Bill) Susie of Severn, MD., and Mary (Chris) Minges of West Henrietta; his five grandchildren, Justin and Kayla Vossler, Jenna and Ryan Minges and Anna Marie Susie. He is also survived by his brother Lawrence (Margery) Vossler of Wellsville and a sister Marilyn (Jack) Palmer of Avon Park, FL. Don is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Don was predeceased by a son Steven and a brother Walter (Florence) Vossler.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday, March 12, 2011, from 10 am to 11 am at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Wellsville. His funeral service will be held at 11 am in church with Pastor Robert Morris presiding. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery and memorials may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Jean Elizabeth Capizzi

Wellsville, NY - Jean Elizabeth Capizzi of the Hallsport Road passed away on Wednesday, March 02, 2011, at the Jones Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 11, 1925 in Warsaw to Marlin Remington and Mabel Estelle Calkins Bassett Sr. On March 20, 1971 she married Salvatore Capizzi who predeceased her on February 23, 2008.

Jean was raised in Warsaw and for 30 years lived in Angelica. She was a WAC during WWII serving as a dental hygienist and was a member of the American Legion.

Survivors include: 2 daughters, Jela Hagerman of Perry and Marla (Gary) Wilkerson of Batavia; a son, Eric (Jennifer) Hagerman of Florida; 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a step son and care giver Leonard (Maureen) Capizzi of Wellsville.

Jean was predeceased by a brother Marlin Remington Bassett Jr. and a son Gerald Lawrence Hagerman

A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in Until the Day Dawn Cemetery in Angelica. Arrangements are under the direction of the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Kathleen Finn Manion

Wellsville, NY - Kathleen Finn Manion, 91, formerly of 186 South Brooklyn Avenue passed away Sunday evening, (February 27, 2011) at Highland Health Care Center in Wellsville. She was born March 9, 1919 in Olean, the daughter of Charles Leo and Theresa Irene (Shaw) Finn. On June 7, 1941 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville, she married Gilbert Joseph Manion who predeceased November 1, 1992.

Kathleen had a love of theater and was proud to be one of the original Nancy Howe Players, performing in the first play at the Nancy Howe Auditorium, as an office attendant in "Wisdom Teeth" July 1, 1937. She was a 1936 graduate of Wellsville High School, a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, the Altar and Rosary Society, Catholic Women's Club, Bishop's Committee and the Lord's Housekeepers. She was first employed as a secretary for the Graham Insurance Agency in Wellsville and in 1961 became an executive secretary for the Sales Department of Worthington/Turbodyne Corporation, retiring in October of 1983.

She was a loving mother to her immediate and extended family, and is survived by her son, Patrick (Donna) Manion of Bow, NH, her daughter, Kathleen Ann Manion of Wellsville, three grandchildren, Maria (Sean) Casey and Theresa Manion both of Burbank, CA and John Manion of Bow, NH, two great-grandchildren, Helena and Gillian Casey, a sister, Rita Ayala of Levittown, NY as well as several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by a grandson, Michael Manion, four brothers, William, Joseph, Leo and Michael Finn and two sisters, Mary Bordonaro and infant sister, Josephine.

As a young child Kathleen displayed vitality for life as noted by the nuns in grade school who often stated, "She may be little but, Oh My!" In her later years "Kay" as many knew her, loved to tend to her beautiful flower gardens and enjoyed watching the birds at her bird feeder. Kathleen's family wishes to express sincere gratitude to the entire staff at Highland Health Care for the compassionate attention bestowed upon their mother.

Friends are invited to call in Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Friday, from 11:00 to 11:30 am at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday (February 4, 2011) at 12 noon in the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville with Monsignor Vincent Becker as celebrant. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to the David A. Howe Public Library or to the Immaculate Conception School. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.