Milton C. "Milt" Brown

Wellsville, NY - Milton C. "Milt" Brown, age 63, passed away at home on Saturday June 8, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 9, 1950 in Hornell to William F. and Hazel Marshall Brown. On February 1, 2000 in Alfred he married Colleen Bellanger who survives.

Milt was a long time resident of Wellsville who graduated from Alfred Almond High School, Alfred State College with a AAS in Engineering, RIT with a BS in Engineering and from Pittsburg State University with a MS of Engineering Technology. He began working for CE Air Preheater in 1974 where he and two other colleagues received a patent on a Concentric Tube Recuperative Heat Exchanger in 1980. During that time started his own business called Zetacom Corporation. Milt left Air Preheater as a manager to teach at BOCES in Belmont and later became an Associate Professor at Alfred State College where he taught Mechanical Engineering until his retirement in 2012. Milt was a man of many ideas, passions, and carpentry and building, which he learned from his father; an avid astronomer, who as a teenager ground his own telescope lenses; computer programming; history; science; and reading. Milt was very proud of being a Certified Geoexchange Designer where he worked on geothermal installations. Milt will be remembered as a beloved husband, father, friend, and teacher to many. He will be missed dearly, but he will forever be in our hearts.

Surviving besides his wife Colleen are 3 sons, Craig (Lorraine) Brown of Fishkill, Steve Bellanger and Jon (Tiffany) Bellanger both of Denver, CO.; 4 brothers, John (Mary) Brown of Almond, Doug (Mary) Brown of Alfred Station, Gerald (Candy) Brown of Hume and William Brown of Whitesville; several nieces and nephews; a special friend Kathleen Manion of Alma.

Milt was predeceased by a brother David Brown.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, June12, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. Milt's Funeral will be held on Thursday at 11 am in the Alfred Station Seventh Day Baptist Church with the Reverend Doctor Kenneth Chroniger. Memorials in Milt's name may be made to either the American Cancer Society or to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY.  14240. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com

Alex Thomas Fountain

Bolivar, NY - Alex Thomas Fountain, infant son of Amanda Mayes and Thomas Fountain, passed away shortly after birth on Wednesday, May 29 at the Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville.

He is survived by 2 brothers, Michaell, and Hunter Fountain both at home; a sister Amber Hoffman; paternal grandmother, Doreen Fountain; maternal grandmother Tracy McBurney; paternal great grandmother, Jean Fuhry; maternal great grandparents, Donald and Barbara McBurney; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Alex was predeceased by 2 brothers.

At the family's request there will be no services and to leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Jean Marie Taylor

Hildebran, NC - Jean Marie Taylor, age 82, a former resident of Harrison Valley, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday May 23, 2013 at the Caldwell Hospice Center in Hickory, NC. Jean was born on December 30, 1930 in Coudersport to Walter and Laura Moore. She was married to Charles Taylor who predeceased her.

Jean worked as a waitress in several restaurants in the Coudersport area. She was a member of the Harrison Valley Fireman's Auxiliary and a member of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Harrison Valley.

Survivors include: 3 sons, John Gee of Wellsville, Terry Gee-Taylor of Morganton, NC., and Timothy [Doreen] Taylor of Wellsville; a daughter, Laura [Paul] Williams of Beaver Dams; 3 granddaughters and 4grandsons; several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.

Jean was predeceased by her parents and her 2 brothers Buster and Dick Moore.

A private funeral service will be held on Saturday June 1, 2013 with Rev. Richard Helms presiding. Burial will take place in Rushford and memorials may be made to the First Trinity Lutheran Church of Wellsville. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Elizabeth Ann Johnson

Wellsville, NY - Loving Daughter and Sister, Elizabeth Ann Johnson, 50, of 237 O'Connor Street passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Jones Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born March 23, 1963 in Binghamton the daughter of the late William Lee "Red" Johnson, Sr. who loved her with all his heart and the late Betty Jean (Lewis) Johnson from whom she was inseparable.

Beth Ann will be sadly missed by the staff at Allegany County ARC and especially by the residents and staff at the ARC Residence on O'Connor Street. Many Wellsville residents may recall her early childhood walks on Main Street with her family and friends.

She is survived by one sister, Kimberley Carr of Killeen, TX, three brothers, William Lee Johnson, Jr. of Cuba, Earl Johnson of Temple, TX and Donald Johnson; her devoted step-mother, Lindsay Scott-Johnson of Cuba, an aunt, Ann Fenescey of Bunnell, FL, an uncle, Irwin (Marie) Johnson of Belmont, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends are invited to a graveside service on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 11:00 am at Woodlawn Cemetery on South Main Street in Wellsville. Memorials may be made to Allegany ARC, 240 O'Connor Street, Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

William M. Fleming

Fort Lauderdale, FL - William M. Fleming, 69, passed away February 2, 2013 at his home in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Wellsville, NY. After serving in the Air Force, he was employed by Kodak and IBM in Rochester, NY as a Computer Operator, before retiring.

He was predeceased by his parents, Edward W. and Pearl (Moyer) Fleming, his brother Tom and his wife, Terry. He is survived by his niece, Colleen Van Gorder and his nephew, Keegan Fleming.     

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 12 noon in the Immaculate Conception Church, Wellsville, NY.  Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

Margaret "Maggie" Green

Wellsville, NY - Margaret "Maggie" Green, 82, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. 

She is survived by two daughters, Ruth Watkins and Cheryl Gleason, five sons, Jim, Dan, Brian, Ed and Dennis Green, and their spouses, 19 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, one sister, Eva Sinsebox and one brother, Ron Broughton as well as several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Harley E. Green on June 1, 1998. 

In lieu of a visitation or funeral, Maggie requested an informal gathering of friends and family. So a luncheon in her honor, will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the American Legion, 23 Jefferson Street in Wellsville, where she was a life member.

Dixie Graves Hyer

Wellsville, NY - Dixie Graves Hyer, 56, of 116 Early Street passed away peacefully on Friday, May 03, 2013 at home following long illness. She was born January 26, 1957 in Tampa, Florida the daughter of the late Richard A. and Elaine (Bennett) Graves Jr. On August 1, 1981 in Wellsville she married Phillip Hyer who survives.

Dixie was a 1975 graduate of Wellsville High School. She was formerly employed at WLSV Radio as a disk jockey, Shaner's Jewelry Store in Wellsville, Certified Traffic Controllers of Andover, Skibecks Pipeline Company Inc. of Randolph, Better Days in Wellsville and at the Wellsville Elementary School cafeteria. She was a member of the Ladies of the Moose Chapter 248, the Frank B. Church VFW Post # 2530 Auxiliary, past president of the Allegany County Players, and was a former coach for Wellsville Girls Softball Community League. She also enjoyed playing golf and loved gardening. 

Surviving in addition to her husband are four children, Jeremy Hyer of Wellsville, Kristen Hyer of Fayetteville, Erika (Shane) Hyer-Scott of Wellsville and Matthew Hyer of Buffalo, four grandchildren, Wyatt and Quinten Hyer and Pacey and Hendrick Scott, two sisters, Karen (Jeff) Briggs of New York City, Beth (Kris) Carlin of Scio, two brothers, Dan (Wanda) Graves of Wellsville and Dean (Saundra) Graves of Cumberland, MD as well as aunts, uncles, nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Richard A. Graves III.

Friends are invited to call on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will be Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 11:00 am in the First Congregation Church, 289 N. Main Street in Wellsville with Rev. Patricia Bancroft presiding. Burial will be in Stannards Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the SPCA Serving Allegany County. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.