Burton and Pidge Daily, Service Announcement

Wellsville, NY - Burton and Pidge Daily

We are grateful to our family and friends for all the beautiful ways that you expressed your love and sympathy for the loss of our parents, W. Burton Daily who died on August 6, 2021, and Joanne “Pidge” (Christman) Daily who died on December 17, 2019. We have waited patiently until we could gather again to say our final good-bye. We now invite you to join us for a Memorial Service on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 11:00 a.m at Grace United Church, 289 North Main Street, Wellsville, New York, with Reverend Dr. Karen Heil Borchert presiding. To read the complete obituaries, or leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com. 

Jessie Rose Maidment Sekoll, 86

Wellsville, NY - Jessie Rose Maidment Sekoll, 86, of 35 Farnum Street, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY with her family by her side. She was born on March 22, 1935 in Harcourt, Newfoundland, Canada the daughter of the late Stuart Kitchner and Emily Jane (Pelley) Maidment. She married her husband of thirty-four years, Richard Sekoll, on July 24, 1982. He predeceased her on February 10, 2017. 

Jessie was born in Newfoundland and moved to the state in the late 50's. She became a US citizen in May of 1972 and spent most of her life in Allegany county, especially in Whitesville, Stannards, and Wellsville. She was employed by several establishments, including the Cow Palace in Whitesville. She raised three children on her own. She made sure no one went without a meal, especially on holidays which is why there were always extra guests around the Thanksgiving dinner table (a tradition her son Charley would carry on until his own passing). After marrying Richard, she was a farmer for over thirty-five years and enjoyed her vegetable stand, which was an annual tradition until health concerns prevented its operation. While the stand was in business, Jessie made many friends, and often threw in an “extra” to all her orders. She also loved to make crafts; she crocheted over 400 hats for babies that were given to Strong Memorial Hospital and Oshia Children's Hospital. She had a heart of giving. She loved spending time with her family, notably her grandchildren, and friends. Jessie was also a member of the Whitesville Fireman's Auxiliary. 

Jessie is survived by: a daughter, Tracie Edwards of Bolivar; a son, Michael (Mary Bailey) Edwards of Whitesville; seven grandchildren, Jeremy (Leora) Hunt of Austin, TX, Seth Boehnke of Wellsville, Magin (Mike) Dunaway of Wellsville, Emily (Todd McClain) Edwards of Whitesville, Dylon (Felicia) Edwards of Buffalo, Jessica Edwards of Stannards, and Christopher (Heather) Strope of Pennsylvania; eleven great-grandchildren, Honor Harlow Hunt, Autumn (Phil) Bledsoe, Riley Graves, Emma Dunaway, Hannah Dunaway, Izzy Strope, Rylee Strope, Mackenzie Edwards, Layla Edwards, Jill McClain, and Brooke McClain; a brother, Harry (Grace) Maidment of Newfoundland; a sister-in-law, Maisie Maidment of Newfoundland; several Canadian nieces and nephews, including Gerald (Bea) Maidment of Ontario.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by: a son, Stuart Wayne “Charley” (Carla) Edwards; a brother, Willie James Maidment; and a sister, Ada Millicent (Neil Bradley) Pelley. 

Friends are invited to call on Friday, October 15, 2021 from 11 AM – 1 PM at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home (34 West State Street) in Wellsville. A graveside service will follow at 1:30 PM with Reverend Dennis Munro presiding in Sacred Heart Cemetery (276 S. Main Street, Wellsville). In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Whitesville Ladies Auxiliary PO Box 82, Whitesville, NY 14897 or to the Hart House, 141 East State Street, Wellsville, NY, 14895. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Rita A. Carlin, 77

Friendship, NY - Rita A. Carlin, 77, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville, NY following a brief illness. She was born on November 9, 1943 in Guilderland Center, NY the daughter of the late Lloyd and Louise (Priest) Kirkey. On October 2, 1960 in Massena, NY she married her high school sweetheart, Lonny M. Carlin, who survives.

Rita was raised in Massena, NY. In the early years of their marriage, Rita and Lonny lived in Friendship and Massena many times before finally settling in Allegany County. She worked in several different industries, including such places as: AVX Ceramics in Olean; Ames Department Store in Wellsville; and Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville, retiring in 2000. After retiring, she and Lonny wintered in Gulf Shores and Dolphin Island, AL. She enjoyed reading, fishing, crosswords, Sudoku, but most of all – she loved spending time with her family, whom she adored.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by: three daughters, Amber (Dennis) Stocum of Friendship, Michelle (Mike) Stocum of Corning, and Cammi (Robert) Granato of Auburn; a son, Ronny (Karina) Carlin of Friendship; twelve grandchildren, Jared, Shannon, Serena, Ashley, Michael, Quinn, Raychel, Kaiyia, Ronny Jr., Fred, Amanda, Kyle, and Kaleb; forty-one great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; a special-sister-in-law Geraldine “Cookie” Kirkey of Illinois; a special niece, Michele (Fernando) Garcia of Oceanside, CA;several nieces and nephews; and her beagle companion, John.

In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by: a daughter, Kelly Sue Carlin; a brother, David Kirkey; a brother-in-law, Larry Carlin; and a beloved nephew, Kurt Kirkey.

As per Rita's request, there will be a private celebration of life with her family. Please consider memorial donations to the SPCA Serving Allegany County. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com. 

Barbara Ann Bastian, Service Announcement

 

Wellsville, NY - Barbara Ann Bastian

The friends and family of Barbara Ann Bastian are invited to a graveside service on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 3:00 pm, in Sacred Heart Cemetery, 276 S. Main Street in Wellsville.

Barbara passed away on June 25, 2021 in Huachuca City, Arizona. To read the complete obituary, or leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Leland H. Baker Jr., 67

Friendship, NY - Leland H. Baker Jr., age 67, of Friendship passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021, at the Comfort House of Allegany County. He was born on January 14, 1954 in Olean to the late Leland H. and Velma M. (Reed) Baker Sr.

Leland was a long time resident of Allegany County who had worked for the L.C. Whitford Company in Wellsville. He loved to hunt, fish and ride motorcycles.

He is survived by 9 children; several grand and great grandchildren; 2 brothers; a sister; several nieces and nephews as well as many close friends.

He was predeceased by his mother and father, a daughter, a brother and a sister.

There will be no prior services and a celebration of his life will be held by his family at a later date. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Sonya M. Hand, 78

Belmont,Y - Sonya M. Hand, 78, of Greenwich Street, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 surrounded by family. She was born in Elmira, NY on April 21, 1943 the daughter of the late Theodore Louis Seeley and Lillian Dorothy Hunsinger. On September 18, 1965 in Belmont, she married her husband of forty-four years, Richard L. Hand, who predeceased her on January 20, 2010.

After moving to Belmont at the age of six, Sonya became a lifetime resident of the Belmont area. She was a 1961 graduate of Belmont Central High School. Starting while she was in school, Sonya was a lifelong child-care provider, caring for many children in Belmont and from surrounding villages.  As a young adult, her first employment was at the Texas Hot in Wellsville. After she married, Sonya became the bartender at the Belmont American Legion for over thirty plus years until she retired in 2015.

She enjoyed golfing, bowling, card games, traveling, cooking and canning for her family and friends. Sonya was a competitive card player; she ran the Belmont Legion Euchre Tournament for many years. She loved to travel, especially to visit her children wherever they happened to live. Sonya liked to stay active and was recognized by the YMCA for self-improvement and encouragement. In 2011 she was awarded “The Most Improved Home” by the Belmont Betterment Association. She was community-minded and was a life member of the Belmont American Legion Post 808 Auxiliary, the Belmont Fire Department Auxiliary, The Order of the Eastern Star, Wellsville Elks Lodge 1495, and the Wellsville Moose Lodge. She will be remembered as a devoted and loving mother who also adored her cats, Zoe and Lilly.

She is survived by: four children, Mark J. (Kelly) Hand of Belmont, Teresa M. (Greg) Turner of Colorado Spring, CO, Nicole L. Hand-Bryant (James Bryant) of Murray, KY, and Kristen E. Hand of Belmont; seven grandchildren, Emily J. Hand, Adam M. (Jessie) Hand, Megan N. Hand, Aspen N. Turner, Ella E. Bryant, Colin J. Bryant, and Xxander R. Hand; one great-granddaughter, Haylee C. Spinks; a brother, Theodore L. (Roberta) Seeley of Belmont; a sister-in-law, Marlee Schmitt of Angelica; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by: her loving step-mother, Arlouine Seeley, who raised her; and her granddaughter, Manhattan G. Hand.

Friends are invited to call on Monday, October 4, 2021 from 11 am - 1 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Belmont (17 Schuyler Street). Her funeral service will follow visitation at 1 PM with the Reverend John Francisco presiding; the American Legion Auxiliary Service will take place between visitation and the funeral. Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery. Please consider memorial donations to: The American Cancer society, Home and Hospice Care, Amity Rescue Squad, or The American Legion Post 808 Auxiliary Scholarship Fund. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

James Leroy Cline (Barney), 66

Belmont, NY - James Leroy Cline (Barney) went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Born January 2, 1955 in Cuba, NY to Norman Cline and Mabel Powell. James grew up in Belmont and since he was old enough to hold a wrench helped his Dad in the family business - Cline’s Garage and Salvage Yard.

A 1973 graduate of Belmont Central School, James married his high school sweetheart, Denise Marie Graham on July 10, 1976; they were happily married until his passing. James and Denise had two children David N. (Lyndsey) Cline of Belmont and Deanna J. (Jessie) Langworthy of Eldred, PA. Grandchildren James Baker, Skylar Langworthy, Jordan Cline, Steven Langworthy, Craigy Langworthy and Ella Cline. Great grandchildren Sadie Baker, Lena Langworthy, Haden Weimer and Amelia Langworthy. Nephew Shane Graham of Ohio and seventeen other nieces and nephews.

He was employed with Dresser-Rand from 1974 as a Machinist, Custodian, Naval Parts Inspector, and member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) until his retirement in 2012. James was an avid collector of beer cans, oil cans, antique toys, cars, trucks, and bullets. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, was a self taught musician - playing the drums and guitar, and a huge Moody Blues and ELO fan.

James was predeceased by his best friend, Ginger the family dog. James had a big heart and touched a lot of people’s lives. James didn't want a funeral. He wanted a Celebration of Life Gathering, that will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 3-6 PM at the American Legion Post 808 of Belmont, NY. James will be laid to rest at Fairlawn Cemetery in Scio. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.