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January
Dateline: Wellsville
Vivian L. ‘Viv” Duell of Fords Brook Road North Branch passed away on Sunday January 2, 2005 at JonesMemorialHospital. On May 22, 1925
he was born to Mark and Lillian Hunt Duell. In 1945 in Wellsville he married the former Ella Bessette who survives him.Viv graduated from WellsvilleHigh School in 1943 and entered the US Navy serving until 1945. In
1950 he moved to Rochester and worked for General Motors retiring in 1977. In 1983 he and his wife moved back to Fords Brook North Branch, his childhood home. Viv became involved with the Moose Lodge 601 in
Wellsville serving in all its offices, Moose Legion International and past president and achieved the Pilgrim Degree of Merit in Chicago,Ill. He was a member of the Elks Lodge # 1489, V.F.W. Post # 2530 and a 46
year member of the American Legion including Post # 702. Viv loved to hunt and will be remembered for being a kind and good hearted man that would do anything for you. Surviving besides his wife: a son Thomas [Mary
Ellen] Duell of San Jose, CA. , a daughter Nancy [Lawrence] Sennett of Ocala,FL. ; 5 grandsons and 5 great grandsons ; a step brother Louie Freeman ; several cousins , nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by: a
son Michael A. Duell ; 3 brothers Victor, Vince and Vaughn Duell ; 4 step brothers Harold, Donald, Howard and Ralph Freeman. Friends may call at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville on Wednesday
from 2-4 & 7-9pm. A Funeral Service with full military honors will held on Thursday at 2pm in the Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Dateline: St. Petersburg, FL. /Wellsville, NY.
Marie G. Smith
a former resident of Wellsville passed away on December 31, 2004 at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was born in Warsaw and moved to St. Petersburg in 1976 from Wellsville. She currently worked as a realtor with Coldwell Banker Real Estate in St. Petersburg. Marie was a member of St. Peter’s Cathedral; current President of the Lady Elks Aux.; Board of Realtors member; Beta Sigma Phi member; American Legion Aux. member and a Red Hat Society member all of St. Petersburg. Survivors include: 4 sons, Robert H. Gardner of Saranac Lake, NY., Stephen Gardner of San Francisco, CA., Donald Gardner of Amarillo, TX., and Brian Gardner of Wellsville, NY. ; 3 daughters, Cheryl Andrews of St. Petersburg, FL., Sandra La Crone of Amarillo, TX. and Mary Ruch of Almond, NY. ; a sister, Wilma Brigham of St. Petersburg, FL. ; a niece, Beth Malcomb of St. Petersburg, FL. ; 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Friends are invited to call on Tuesday January 11 from 11 am to 1 pm in the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. The Funeral Service will follow calling hours at 1 pm with Rev. Anna Shirey presiding. Burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery in Friendship.
Dateline: Wellsville, NY
Jane Margaret Fitzgerald Cook
of 206 Stevens Street passed away on January 4, 2005 at UNCHospital in Chapel Hill, NC following a brief illness. She was born on July 25, 1921 in Rochester, NY the daughter of Garrett and Beatrice (Skuse) Fitzgerald. Jane was raised in Rochester and lived most of her adult life in Wellsville. She had a long and fulfilling life that included raising her family as well as being employed as Assistant Director of Personal at AlfredUniversity prior to her retirement in 1984. Among her many accomplishments, she was extremely proud of earning her BA degree from AlfredUniversity at the age of 67. Her later years involved spending time with her family and friends and volunteering at the area schools. She was a life member the First Congregational Church in Wellsville and continued a close relationship with her church family. She remained very active and enjoyed her daily walks, reading and playing bridge. She is survived by her former husband Michael Cook of Westfield, NY, her children; J. Michael Cook and his wife Gail, Brian Cook and his wife Peggy, Kathy Cook and her husband Mark Hamalainen and Alan Cook and his wife Jamie, all of North Carolina. In addition she leaves behind six Wonderful grandchildren; Kevin, Kim, Garrett, Julia, Margot and Ethan.Friends are invited to call on Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. A memorial service will be on Saturday, January 8th at 11:00 am at the First Congregational Church 289 N. Main Street in Wellsville with Rev. William Jones presiding. Memorial suggestions include the David A. Howe Public Library or the American Diabetes Association.
Dateline: Wellsville
Mildred U. Weirich , 86 Loving Mother, Grandmother, and Friend went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 12, 2005, at the Wellsville Manor Care Center,
Wellsville, NY, after a brief illness. Born on August 17, 1918, in Brainerd, MN, she was the daughter of Edwin Grant Hallock and Ida Theresa Tompkins, who preceded her in death. In earlier years, Mildred
resided, attended schools, and worked in the Rushford, Delevan, Franklinville, and Belfast areas. On August 17, 1941, in Wellsville, NY, she married Walter D. Weirich, Sr., who preceded her in death on June 13,
1993. During their 52 years of marriage, they made their home in the Wellsville area, residing most of their lives on the South Branch of the Fords Brook Road. She was also preceded in death by three
brothers, Edward, Willard, and Wendell Hallock, and one sister, Bernice Hoffman.Surviving are a daughter Lois W. (Stuart) Halbert of Mission Viejo, CA, and two sons, Walter D. (Toni) Weirich, Jr. of Rushford, NY,
and Wendell E. (Sharon) Weirich, Wellsville, NY; three grandchildren, Andrew J. (AJ) (Sherry) Weirich, Scio, NY, Liana M. (Jeffrey) Joslyn, Wellsville, NY, and David W. Weirich, Rushford, NY; two step great
granddaughters of Scio, NY; and several nieces and nephews.In December 1996, Mildred moved to Manor Hills, Wellsville,NY, where she met her dear friend, Thomas Alaimo. In October 2003, she moved to
WellsvilleManorCareCenter, where she resided until her death.Mildred loved to read, garden, take walks, and care for her dogs. She will be remembered as a loving and caring individual whose life was devoted to
her family. Mildred was able to light up a room with her ever-present smile. Her cheerful personality, along with her tender heart, will be missed by everyone who was blessed to have known her.A service
for immediate family will be held Monday, January 17, 2005, ., at the Embser Funeral Home, Wellsville, NY, where Pastor Robin George and Assistant Pastor, Carol Schweigart of the Brookside Wesleyan Church,
will preside. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Belfast, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the SPCA or the David A. Howe Library of Wellsville, NY.
Dateline: Wellsville
Marie M. Aldrich 94 formerly of 1981 Stannards Road passed away on January 15, 2005 at JonesMemorialHospital. She was born on April 14, 1910 in Olean to Fredrick and Rose McCello
Mitchell. Marie has survived her 3 husbands: Leslie A. Behn Sr., Frank W. Barnhart and Edward H. Aldrich. Marie had worked in several businesses in Olean, Hornell, Alfred and Wellsville. She was a Life Member of the
Willing Fire Department Auxiliary. She had many talents including knitting, sewing, gardening and watching over her family. Survivors include: 4 sons Leslie[Patricia]Behn of Rochester, Kenneth[Carol]Behn of
Andover, Lowell[Gene]Behn of Orchard Park and Robert Barnhart of Wellsville ; 4 daughters Doris Baker of Alfred Station, Donna[David]Ford of Scio, Alice[Patrick]Howland of Andover and Barbara Hoagland of Wellsville.
25 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and 3 great, great grandchildren ; 2 sisters Gertrude Shutt of Rochester and Betty[Owen]Burt of Cuba ; several nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by 4 brothers, 6
sisters, a son and a daughterFriends are invited to call at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Her Funeral Service will be on Wednesday at 11 am in the Funeral Home.
Burial will be in HillsideCemetery and memorials may be made to either the Willing Fire Department Auxiliary, Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps or to the donor’s choice.
Dateline: Wellsville
LAURIE ANN GIDDINGS, 24 of 47 Franklin St. passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at JonesMemorialHospital following a brief illness. She
was born September 30, 1980 in Wellsville. She was a 2001 graduate of WellsvilleHigh School, and attended the Allegany County ARC Dayhab Program from 2001 until her death. She participated in the Special
Olympics, enjoyed her friends at the ARC, her doll collection, and country music. Laurie had touched many lives, and will be greatly missed. Laurie is survived by her mother: Debra Rambuski (Bradley) Thompson
of Wellsville; her father: John Giddings of Wellsville, a brother: Jason Dunlap of Cuba; 3 sisters: Mandy Thompson of Wellsville, Dawn Giddings of Wellsville, and Rebecca (Charles) Erdman of Suffolk, VA. She
is also survived by her maternal grandparents: Harley and Shirley Poore of Cuba; her paternal grandmother: Joan Giddings of TN, several aunts and uncles including Betsy (Tim) Resch of Cuba, Kathy (Bob Hults)
Rambuski of Andover, Edwin J. Rambuski of Tempelton, CA, Kris and Eva Thompson of Wellsville, Fred and Judy Giddings Springfield, MA, Tom and Julie Giddings of Crossville, TN, as well as several nieces, nephews,
cousins and many special friends. Laurie was predeceased by her sister: Jennifer Dunlap in 1988, her grandfather: Edwin Rambuski, Paternal grandparents; Thorold, Janet and Mary Thompson and George and Betty
Giddings.Friends are invited to call on Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral service will be Saturday, January 22 at 2:00 pm in the
BrooksideWeslyanChurch in Wellsville with Rev. Michael Poore presiding. Burial will be in WoodlawnCemetery. Memorial suggestions include the Allegany County ARC, the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps, or
the Children’s Section of the David A. Howe Library.
Dateline: Wellsville, NY
MARY ALICE MOYER
83 of 59 Martin Street passed away on Wednesday January 19, 2005 at JonesMemorialHospital. She was born December 8, 1921 in DuBois,PA the daughter of John and Elsie (McGreagor) Durkin. On July 9, 1947 in DuBois she married Lloyd Moyer who survives. She was a graduate of Sandy High School DuBois and had been employed at the Meter Works in DuBois.I n 1948 she and Lloyd moved to Wellsville, where she worked at the Silk factory. She later was employed by the Wellsville Central School System at the Martin Street and WashingtonElementary schools. Alice was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and was a long time volunteer at the Fun Fair and for the Wellsville Little League. She loved to watch her children and grandchildren at their numerous ball games.Surviving in addition to her husband Lloyd are 3 children, Rose Marie Scott of Alma, Richard (Jody) Moyer of Erie, PA, Mark (Sue) Moyer of Scio, 8 grandchildren, 2 brothers; Jack and James Durkin both of California and several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by 2 sisters, Kate Tankalauaga and Susan Rideout.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. in Wellsville. Services will begin on Saturday January 22nd with a prayer at 9:30 am in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville with Rev. Dennis Wolf as celebrant. Burial will be in SacredHeartCemetery. Memorial suggestions include the SPCAServingAlleganyCounty or the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Dateline: Belmont, NY
RALPH KAPLAN
84 of 4701 Ingraham Road passed away on Tuesday January 18, 2005 at JonesMemorialHospital in Wellsville, NY. He was born September 12, 1920 in Allentown, PA the son of Charles and Dora ( ) Kaplan. On March 28, 1954 in Brooklyn, NY he married Ethel Bialer who survives. Ralph was a former resident of Commack, NY and West Palm Beach, FL. prior to moving Belmont in 2003. He was a self employed paperhanger for many years and was a member of the Knights of the Pythias on Long Island.Surviving in addition to his wife Ethel are 2 sons; Bruce (Cathleen) Kaplan of Belmont and Eric (Laurie) Kaplan of Oceanside, NY, 3 grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. A service was held on Thursday January 20th at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Belmont, NY
Dateline:Wellsville
Margaret T. Flanagan, 85 of 160 Seneca Street passed away on January 27, 2005 at the Highland Health Care Center. She was born on March 27,1919 in the Town of Willing to
George and Agnes Trahey Flanagan. She was a graduate of WellsvilleHigh School and Myer Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Buffalo. She was a private duty nurse and then worked at JonesMemorialHospital until
1944. Margaret served with the Army Nurses Corp from 1944 to 1946. After the war she worked in both the Buffalo and BataviaVA’s and later was an Industrial Nurse for Union Carbide in Niagara Falls, Western
Electric in Buffalo and for Cincinnati Bell retiring in 1984. Margaret was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville and is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.She was predeceased by 2
brothers Robert and Walter Flanagan and 4 sisters Mary Catherine Reed, Ruth Flanagan, Jane Englebaugh and Betty FlanaganFriends are invited to call on Saturday from 10 am to 10:30 am at which time a prayer service
will be held in the J.W.Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am in the Immaculate Conception Church with Father Dennis Wolf as celebrant. Burial will be
in SacredHeartCemetery and memorials may be to either the Immaculate Conception Memorial Fund or to the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Feburary
Dateline: Wellsville
HAROLD G. THOMPSON, 90 of 120 S. Brooklyn Avenue passed away
Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at JonesMemorialHospital. He was born February 21, 1914 in Roulette, PA the son of Claude and Mabel (Grover) Thompson. On
June 13, 1941 in Wellsville he married Norma Mae Wightman who survives. Harold was a resident of Wellsville since 1923, and was a 1934 graduate of
WellsvilleHigh School. He was employed by CE Air Preheater and retired as the senior welding engineer in 1976 after 40 years of service. He was the
co-founder of the Wellsville Concert Band, and spent 11 years with the Junior Rifle Club teaching young people to use firearms safely. Harold was a member
of the Civil Air Patrol during World War II and the Allegany County Civil Defense. He was also a member of the National Rifle Association, American
Welding Society, Allegany County BOCES Advisory Board, Wellsville Grand Squares Dance Club, Penn-NY Promenaders, and the Christian Temple in
Wellsville. Harold also enjoyed woodworking, candy making, and he loved music. In addition to his wife, Harold is survived by 2 sons: Douglas (Sue)
Thompson of Taylors, SC; Robert (Priscilla) Thompson of Wellsville; 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and several cousins. Friends are invited to call on Saturday, February 5th from noon to 2:00 pm at the J.W. Embser
Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral service will follow visitation at 2:00 pm with Rev. Anna Shirey presiding. Burial will be in WoodlawnCemetery, Wellsville.
Dateline: Wellsville, NY
William R. Thompson 92, of Larchwood Drive passed away on Wednesday February 9, 2005 at the WellsvilleManorCareCenter. He was born May 7, 1912
in Dunkirk, NY the son of John and Mary (Jefferson) Thompson. On January 16, 1938 in Fredonia, NY he married Frances Powell who predeceased him on
February 4, 1998. Bill came to Wellsville in 1935 to work for the Market Basket. During World War II he was employed by Moore Steam Turbine and
later by the Wellsville Water & Light Department, JonesMemorialHospital, the First Trust Company, the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc. and Arnoys &
Dye Auto Parts. He was a life member of the Duke Hose Company # 1 and a charter member of the Shepherd of the Valley LutheranC hurch.He is survived
by many nieces & nephews and several special friends including, Norm & Wilda Miller, Connie Stepp, Roger & Kathy Moyer and Jessica Silsby all of
Wellsville. He was predeceased in addition to his wife by 4 brothers, Lawrence, Gordon, Roy and Walter Thompson and 4 sisters, Sadie Thompson,
Florence Bannister, Teannie Orlando and Ruth Luczkowiak. Friends are invited to call on Friday February 11th from noon to 2:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons
Funeral Home, Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will follow visitation at 2:00 pm in the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Carl Knitter presiding. Burial will be in
WoodlawnCemetery and memorial suggestions include the Shepherd of the ValleyLutheranChurch or any charity of the donor’s choice.
Dateline: Belmont
RONALD F. SOROCHIN
, 59 of Amity Lake Road passed away Friday, February 11, 2005 at home after a long illness. He was born December 26, 1945 in Kenmore, NY the son of Joseph and Mary (Sroka) Sorochin. On August 5, 1967
he married Catherine Beazley, who survives. Ron graduated from ArchbishopWalshHigh School in 1964, and received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1968, and a Masters of
Science Degree in Biology Education from AlfredUniversity. He served in the United States Air Force from 1969-1972, where he reached the rank of Staff
Sergeant. From 1972-1976 he was the Senior Laboratory Technologist at Olean General Hospital, Chief Technologist at Bethesda Hospital from 1976-1980 Clinical Laboratory Manager at Jones Memorial Hospital from
1980-1986. In 1986 Ron became an Associate Professor, then Medical Laboratory Program Director for the Department of Allied Health at Alfred
State College until 1995. While at Alfred, Ron received the Alfred State College Department of Allied Health Teacher of the Year award in 1992. He
published two laboratory manuals (Hematology and Coagulation, in 1995 and Urinalysis and Body Fluids, in 1995) and several articles in Medical Laboratory
Observatory Magazine. He was an inspector for NAACLs and is listed in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. Ron was also an avid fisherman and a great
friend to many. In addition to his wife, Ron is survived by 2 sons: Adam (Jennifer Spicer) Sorochin, of Wellsville, Craig (Donna Aiken) Sorochin of
Barboursville, VA, 4 grandchildren: Michael, Megan, and Gabrielle Sorochin and Scott McMorris, a sister: Jean (Donald) Bell and a niece: Diane (Scott)
Witzigman of Hinsdale. Ron was predeceased by his parents. Friends are invited to call from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm Monday at the J.W.
Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Wellsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Church in Scio on Tuesday, February 15 at 11:00
am with Father Dennis Mancuso as celebrant. Burial will be in SacredHeartCemetery in Wellsville. Memorial suggestions include the American Cancer Society, Home care and Hospice, and the SPCA Serving
Allegany County.
Dateline: Wellsville, NY
ROBERT G. GARDNER 83, of 153 W. State Street passed away on Wednesday February 16, 2005 at JonesMemorialHospital. He was born on April
25, 1921 at the home of his grandparents on Harder Place in Wellsville, the son of James and Marie (Myers) Gardner. He was a 1939 graduate of
WellsvilleHigh School, a veteran of WW II serving from 1943 to 1946 in the U.S. Army, with the 253rd. Combat Engineers Battalion, Company C. in the
European Theater of Operation. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant. In 1946 he returned to the Gardner Pattern Works in Wellsville
as an apprenticed wood pattern maker. He learned the trade from his father, who operated the business until his death in 1966. Bob then operated the
pattern shop until it closed in 1993 when he retired. Bob was a 52 year member of the B.P.O.E. Lodge # 1495, serving as Exalted Ruler in 1952. He
joined the Grant Duke Hose Company # 1 in Wellsville in 1941 and after the war held every elected office within the hose company. In 1959 he was elected 2nd. Asst. Chief and in April of 1961 was elected chief of the
Wellsville Volunteer Fire Department. He held the office of Town Councilman for 4 years and when he was elected Mayor of Wellsville in April of 1963; he
was Fire Chief, Town Councilman and Mayor concurrently. He served as the Democrat Mayor of Wellsville for 29 years. During this period he held several
positions with the NYS Conference of Mayors culminating with his election as President in June of 1974. In September of 1972 Mayor Gardner was appointed
by Governor Nelson Rockefeller to the Intergovernmental Fiscal Advisory Board, representing more than 500 villages in New YorkState. He was a life
member of the Morrison Hayes Post # 702 American Legion and the Frank B. Church Post # 2530 VFW for over 50 years. He was a proud member of his last
man’s group the L.O.P.E.S. He was the Chamber of Commerce “Man of the Year” in 1987 and the “Elk of the Year” in 1992. He was a life long member of
St. John’s Episcopal Church in Wellsville; baptized in 1923 and confirmed in 1934. He served on the Vestry of St. John’s for many years, held the office of
Senior Warden for 2 terms and Junior Warden for 2 terms. He is survived by his wife, Norma Geoppner-Gardner, 7 children; Cheryl (Donald) Andrews of St.
Petersburg, FL, Sandra Le Crone of Amarillo, TX, Robert (Jackie) Gardner of Saranac Lake, NY, Stephen Gardner of San Francisco, CA, Donald Gardner of
Amarillo, TX, Mary (James) Ruch of Almond, NY, Brian (Paula) Gardner of Wellsville, 2 stepsons, Dan (Rita) Geoppner of Wellsville, William (Sally)
Geoppner of Angelica, 15 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren, a brother, John (Peggy) Gardner of Independence, KY, a sister, Jean (Charles) Brady of
Wellsville and several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, James Gardner on July 28, 2002. Friends are invited to call on Sunday from
5:00 to 8:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Wellsville, the Elks service will follow visitation at 8:30 pm. The funeral will be Monday February 21st at 11:00 am at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Wellsville, with
Rev. James Curl as Celebrant. Military Honors will follow the service and burial will be in WoodlawnCemetery. Memorial suggestions include St. John’s Episcopal Church or the Wellsville Elks Lodge Scholarship Fund.
Dateline Wellsville
Lorenza F. Pupo of Manor Hills died February 12,2005 in JonesMemorialHospital. She was born in the Country of Cuba on August
14,1928. She came to Wellsville from Rochester. She has a niece in Miami,Florida and Rose Scotti of Manor Hills was her representative. Parents
names are unknown and her social security number is 263-56-1207. Her home was Manor Hills for several years. AlleganyCounty was involved and she was
cremated on February 16,2005. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Manor Hills Pastor Carol Schwigart.
Dateline: Wellsville
Rosanna Lemke
of the Wellsville Manor Care Center died on February 13,2005 in the Wellsville Manor. She was born on June 29,1919 in Buffalo to John and Anna Lemke. She attended the CrippleSchool in Buffalo and
performed clerical assistance for ARC in West Seneca. Prior to living in the Wellsville Manor she was a resident of the Noble Street ARC Home in
Belmont. She was survived by a nephew John Hussey of Buffalo. A service with Father Mancuso was held in the Funeral Home on Monday February 14,
2005 at 3:45pm. Burial will be on the Family plot in HolyCrossCemetery
Dateline: Wellsville
Roy William Austin, 67 of South Broad Street, Wellsville, NY passed away on February 24th, 2005 at his home with his family at his side.He was born in
Cuba, NY on October 4, 1937, the son of William Roy and Madeline Violet (Patterson) Austin. Following his graduation in 1955 from AngelicaCentralSchool he volunteered for service in the U.S. Airforce and after
serving 2 years (1955 – 1957) received an honorable discharge. He was employed with C.E. AirPreheater for 20 years and retired from there in 1984.
At the time of his death he was the owner of Austin Logistics and Austin Associates. He was also in partnership with his son William (Bill) in U.S.
Shred and New Tech Transport.On January 31, 1975, he married Judith D. Wightman in Wellsville, NY, who survives him. He is also survived by his only
son, William R. (Rebecca) Austin, Wellsville, NY; (3) daughters: Cheryl L. (William) Williams of Wellsville, Deborah (Charles) Spizzirri of Chicago, IL,
and Tara A. Austin of Syracuse, NY. (2) sisters: Shirley (Daniel) Shea, and Dalaine (James) Peet; (10) grandchildren: James and Joshua Poorman; Roy,
Derek, Matthew, and Patrick Austin, Heather Amidon; Kenneth and Stacey Spizzirri; Mark Smith, and Michael Austin. Several nieces, nephews, 4 great
nephews, and 1 great niece.In his spare time he enjoyed driving his 18 wheelers; researching the Austin family genealogy with his daughter Cheryl,
was an avid football fan, and especially enjoyed camping with his family.He was predeceased by his parents, William and Madeline; a daughter Colleen
and his only brother Dale. Friends may call on Sunday from 7-9 pm in the J.W.Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville and on Monday from 12 noon to 1
pm at which time a funeral service will be held with Pastor Robin George presiding. Burial with military honors will be in WoodlawnCemetery. Friends
wishing to make contributions are asked to donate to the charity of their choice.
Dateline: Whitesville
MILTON A.[Musty] GRAVES, 88 of 4192 B Bolivar Road passed away on
Wednesday February 23 at JonesMemorialHospital. He was born on August 31, 1916 in Wellsville, the son of Cecil B. and Alma (Roeske) Graves. On
December 31, 1937 in Wellsville he married Irene H. Marsh who predeceased him April 3, 1973, then again on December 17, 1977 to Thelma Kear Duke,
who survives. Milton was a lifelong resident of Wellsville, and a 1929 graduate of WellsvilleHigh School. He was employed as traffic manager by
Worthington Corp. of Wellsville for 37 years. For a time he was employed by Victor Aluminum Works in Friendship. He was also a former resident of the
proctor district of Wellsville and most recently Cryder Creek of Whitesville. Milton had sent winters in Holiday Florida. He had attended the
TrinityLutheranChurch. He sang with the Apollo Club, appeared in the Lions Club Minstrel Show, and was a member of the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle
Corps. He was also an avid fisherman, hunter, and gardener.In addition to his wife Thelma, Milton is survived by a son: Max B. (Sandra) Graves of Andover,
a granddaughter: Kristie (Dennis) Stebbins of Corning, a great grandson: Kody Stebbins of Corning, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by
his parents on the same day in 1975 and 3 brothers Richard, Lee and Lt. Victor GravesFriends are invited to call on Saturday from 1-3 pm at the J.W.
Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral service will follow at 3 pm in the funeral home with Rev. Diane Cox presiding. Burial will be in
WoodlawnCemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Dateline: Bolivar
DALE K. JANDREW, 53 OF 1139 California Hollow Road died on Friday
February 25, 2005 at home. He was born February 1, 1952 in Wellsville, the son of William and Argie (Calhoun) Jandrew. On May 21, 1977 in Petrolia, he
married Karen Guinnip, who survives. In 1970, Dale graduated from Scio High School and later AlfredState CollegeVocational School in Wellsville. He was a
self employed electrician, and also taught for 1 year at the AlfredState CollegeVocational School. He was also a member of the Allentown Volunteer
Fire Department. Dale loved the Lord, and attended the First Baptist Church of Shinglehouse and the Knights Creek Evangelical Methodist Church of Scio.
He traveled on several missionary trips to Nicaragua,Mexico, Alaska, and West Virginia. He was also a counselor at CampPennuel. In addition to his wife
Karen, Dale is survived by 2 daughters: Argie and Jessie Jandrew, both students at Houghton College, a son: Lucas at home, a brother: Earl (Aurelia)
Jandrew of Allentown, 4 sisters: Jean (Dob) Howry of Clinton, IL; Joanne Grover of Ashville, NY; Donna (Gary) Fanton of Holley, NY; Helen (Bill)
Hutchinson of Scio, NY; several nieces and nephews, and a special friend: Clark Perry. Dale was predeceased by his parents and a brother in law: Richard Grover.Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, March 1st from 12:00
noon to 3:00 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral service will follow visitation in the funeral home at 3:00 pm with
Rev. Carl Kemp presiding. Burial will be in FairlawnCemetery in Scio. Memorial suggestions include the Bolivar Volunteer Ambulance Corps. and the Knights CreekE vangelical Methodist Church in Scio.
Dateline: Wellsville
Rose Eaton formerly of Madison passed away on Sunday February 27 at the Highland Health Care Center. She was born on June 13, 1913 in Newfield
Junction, PA. to John and Genevieve [Cleveland ] Pati. On September 15, 1937 she married Morris Eaton who predeceased her in 1973. Rose lived in
Genesee, PA. before she moved to Wellsville. She was a life member of the Genesee Fire Department Auxiliary and enjoyed playing bingoRose is survived
by a niece, a nephew and several friends. She was predeceased by her daughter and son in law Patricia and Michael Moskol and her sister and brother
in law Mary and Edward Gotshall.Services will be held at the convenience of the family and are under the direction of the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home
in Wellsville. Memorials may be made to the Genesee Ambulance in Genesee, PA.
March
Dateline: Wellsville, NY
Louis O. Freeman
91 of 160 Seneca Street passed away on Wednesday March 2, 2005 at the WellsvilleHighlandHealthcareCenter. He was born on June 3, 1913 in the Town of Alma, the son of Herbert and Ruby (Amsbury) Freeman. On October 31st 1936 he married Velma Davis who predeceased him on
November 27, 1986. Louis was employed by the Sinclair Refinery in Wellsville for many years prior to becoming a dairy farmer. He later owned and operated
Freeman’s Garbage Disposal in Churchville. He was a member of the Allegany County Bee Keepers Association, a charter member of the Wellsville FFA,
Secretary of the Millport Co-op, member of the Scio Hose Company # 2, a life member of the Petrolia Grange and a member of the Kossuth Mennonite Church.He is survived by 1 son, Ronald (June) Freeman of Andover; 2
daughters, Bonita Freeman of Churchville and Cleo “Ruby” (Harold) Anderson of Bergen; 6 grandchildren, Ricky (Angela) Freeman, Terrence (Anna Mae)
Freeman, Yvonne (Gary) Davis, Zelda (Larry) Watson Jr., Yvette Freeman and Patricia Hamilton; 13 great grandchildren, 5 great great-grandchildren; 1 step
sister, Linda (Bernard) O’Connor of Rochester, a son in law, William Hamilton of Ulysses, PA and several nieces & nephews.He was predeceased by a
daughter, Shirley Hamilton in 1976; a son, Douglas Freeman in 1987; a granddaughter, Roberta Hamilton; 4 brothers, Harold, Howard, Ralph and Donald Freeman; 4 step brothers, Vincent, Victor, Vaughn and Vivian
Duell.Friends are invited to call today from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Friday March 4th from noon to 2:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in
Wellsville. The funeral will follow visitation on Friday at 2:00 pm with Pastor John Boll presiding. Burial will be in Forest HillsCemetery,Belmont and
memorial suggestions include; the KossuthMennoniteChurch and the Scio Hose Company # 2.
Dateline: Alma
BESSIE E. TAYLOR, age 98 of County Road 18, Alma passed away on
Thursday March 10, 2005 at Jones Memorial Hospital. She was born December 24, 1906 in Shinglehouse, PA the daughter of Frank and Lydia (Sherwood)
Harrington. In August of 1927 in Alma, she married Isaac Taylor Sr. who predeceased her on October 1, 1982.Bessie was a life long resident of Alma,
and a former member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Alma and the Alma Fire Department Auxiliary. She enjoyed reading, gardening, and
washing dishes, but most of all she loved her family and had great concern for others. Bessie is survived by 2 sons: Isaac (Doris Mitchell) Taylor Jr. of
Richburg, Phillip (Norma) Taylor of Allentown; a daughter: Elizabeth (James) Grossman of Andover, 17 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, several great
great grandchildren and a sister Mildred Yeager of Shinglehouse, PA., as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was
predeceased by a daughter: Dorothy McCoy, a brother: Charles Harrington, and 3 sisters: Ava, Lillian, and Lina. Friends are invited to call on Sunday from 2-4
& 7-9 pm in the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral service will be Monday, March 14 at 2:00 pm in the funeral home with
Rev. Diane Cox presiding. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial suggestions include the Andover Volunteer Ambulance Corps, the Alma Fire Department, or Home Care and Hospice.
Dateline: Wellsville
Virginia C. Fleischman formerly of 40 West State Street passed away on Saturday March 12, 2005 in the WellsvilleManorCareCenter. She was born
March 23, 1912 in Wellsville the daughter of Robert and Bertha (Arnold) Callaghan. On October 9, 1940 in Wellsville, she married Edward G.
Fleischman, who predeceased her February 22, 1989. Virginia was a former resident of Belmont, a 1934 graduate of WellsvilleHigh School, and in 1938 graduated Magnum Cum Laud with a Bachelors degree from
SetonHillUniversity in Greensburg,PA. She was employed by New York Telephone, David A. Howe Library in Wellsville, Herrick Memorial Alfred
University Library, and the Belmont Free Library. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville, and the Altar and Rosary
Society. She was also a former member of AAUW. Virginia is survived by 2 daughters: Ann (Richard) DeRue of Penfield, Lynn (James) Graffrath of
Andover, 2 sons: Edward D. (Michele) Fleischman of Windsor, CO, James (Barbara) Fleischman of Belmont, 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren,
several nieces and nephews and a cousin: Robert Nitsche of Hendersonville, TN. In addition to her husband Edward, she was predeceased by 2 sisters:
Roberta Callaghan and Jean Williams. Friends are invited to call on Monday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Tuesday, March 15 from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the
J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. A prayer service will follow at 10:30 and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am in the
Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville. Burial will be in SacredHeartCemetery, Wellsville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the David A. Howe library or the Immaculate Conception School in Wellsville.
Dateline: MontourFalls
LYNETTE A. OLIVER, 93 formerly of 4455 River RoadBelmont, passed away
Friday, March 11, 2005 at Seneca View Nursing Home in MontourFalls. She was
born September 2, 1911 in Galeton,PA the daughter of Lewis P. and Nina May (Fenderson) Wilcox. On April 25, 1933 she married Franklyn L. Oliver, who
predeceased her on March 17,1996. Lynette was employed by the Kaiser Glove Factory in Wellsville, and also Dr. Harkness. She enjoyed sewing,
crocheting, making clothes for her family and picking blackberries. She was also very fond of both wild and domestic animals. She was former member of
the United Church of Belmont. Lynette is survived by 2 daughters: Sharon Burke of Bath, Beverly[Paul]Oscanyons of Palmira; a son: Stanley[Mary] Oliver
of Rathbone, 18 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 4 great- great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband she was
predeceased by a great granddaughter Andrea N. Guiles. Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, March 15 from 11 am to 1:00 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons
Funeral Home, Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 with Rev. Sandra Lasher presiding. Burial will be in WoodlawnCemetery.
Dateline: Wellsville, NY
Lloyd R. Robbins 81, of 3875 Fords Brook Road passed away Friday March 18, 2005 at the WellsvilleManorCareCenter. He was born on June 13, 1923 in
Allentown,NY, the son of Frank and Bertha (Potter) Robbins. On June 2, 1956 in Stannards he married Doris Saxton who survives. Lloyd attended the
AllentownUnionSchool and was a veteran of WW II serving with the U.S. Air Force in the Pacific Theater of Operation. He was a dairy farmer for 20 years
and later owned & operated his own excavating business for over 30 years. He was a member of the Morrison-Hayes American Legion Post 702 in Wellsville
and a life member of the VFW. He is survived by his wife Doris, 3 daughters; Sally Robbins of Rexville, Connie (James) Moser of Canisteo, Debra Robbins of
Wellsville, 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Lloyd was predeceased by 4 brothers: George, Walter, Edward and
Stephen Robbins and a sister: Mildred Carpenter.There will be no prior visitation and services will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial
suggestions include the SPCAServingAlleganyCounty and the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Arrangements are under the direction of the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Wellsville.
Dateline: Belmont, NY
JAY B. KEMP 89 of 45 Norton Street passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2005 at JonesMemorialHospital in Wellsville. He was born September 1, 1915 in
Wellsville, the son of Floyd and Katie (Gardner) Kemp Sr. On April 18, 1936 in Bolivar he married Ruby Van Curen, who survives. Jay worked for many years
in the oil fields of AlleganyCounty, and later was employed by Sinclair Refinery in Wellsville and retired from the Town of Amity after 20 years of service.
After his retirement, he maintained lawns for many Belmont residents and was a member of the FirstBaptistChurch in Belmont. In addition to his wife
Ruby, he is survived by 4 sons: Richard (Mary Lou) Kemp of Belvidere, Wayne (Sandra) Kemp of Brunswick, GA, Dale Kemp of Belmont, Rev. Carl (Linda)
Kemp of Scio, 3 daughters: Beverly (Curtis) Brunell of Belmont, Lois Eck of Puryear, TN, Rosalie (Raymond) Taylor of Angelica and a brother: Clarence
(Lucy) Kemp of Moravia, NY. Jay will be greatly missed by his 33 grandchildren, 72 great grandchildren, 28 great-great grandchildren and
several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter; Barbara Kemp, a grandson; Terry Eck, 2 great-great grandchildren, 3 brothers; Herbert,
Calvin and Floyd Kemp Jr. and 2 sisters; Adda Schosker and Minty Wilson. Friends are invited to call on Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 7:00 to
9:00 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Belmont. The funeral will be Thursday, March 24th at 11:00 am in the FirstBaptistChurch in Belmont
with Rev. Nate Hayman and Rev. Byron Brooks presiding. Burial will be in Forest HillsCemetery, Belmont and memorial suggestions include the First Baptist Church 9 Willets Avenue Belmont, NY 14813.
Dateline: Wellsville
Patricia A. Cregan age 72 of the Waters of Houghton Nursing Home passed away on Saturday March 26, 2005 in the Nursing Home. She was born on
September 5, 1932 in Hornell to John and Alice Nugent Cregan. Pat was a former resident of Wellsville. She had graduated from St. Anne’s in Hornell,
HornellHigh School, St. James School of Nursing in Hornell and earned a master degree in nursing from D’youville College in Buffalo.She taught nursing
at MillardFillmoreHospital, Alfred State College and retired as a public health nurse for SenecaCounty. Pat attended Immaculate Conception Church in
Wellsville. Survivors include: a brother John”Jack”Cregan of Florida and Loon Lake, NY. and many nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by: a sister
Mary Elizabeth Graham ; 4 brothers Paul, James, Thomas and William Cregan Friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 9:30 am to 10:30 am in the J.W.
Embser Sons F.H. in Wellsville followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Immaculate Conception Church at 11 am. The Mass will be celebrated by
Father Dennis Mancuso and burial will be in SacredHeartCemetery. Memorials may be made to either the ImmaculateConceptionChurch in Wellsville or to St. Anne’s Church in Hornell
Dateline: Rochester
Roy E. Sheared formerly of 146 Wood Hill Drive passed away on Sunday March 27 in the Hill Haven Nursing Home in Webster, NY. He was born on May
21, 1937 in Harrisburg,PA. to Roy L. and Mary[unknown] Sheared. He married Betty Curry on September 4, 1966 in Wellsville who survives him.Roy was a
chef for Jay’s Diner and retired from the Parkway Family Restaurant both in Rochester. He enjoyed bowling and the Buffalo Bills.Surviving besides his wife: A son Mark[Grace]Sheared of Rochester ; a daughter
Wanda[Rodney]Cooper of Rochester ; 3 grandsons and a granddaughter ; 2 great grandsons as well as several nieces and nephews. There will be no prior
visitation and the family will have a memorial service in Rochester at a later date. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery. Note: Betty and her family
had a family visitation on Monday March 28, 2005 at 5:30 pm in the Funeral Home in Wellsville and his burial will be on Wednesday March 30, 2005.
Dateline: Wellsville, NY
WANDA R. WIGHTMAN
, 85 of 85 Johnson Street Apt. 101 passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at JonesMemorialHospital. She was born November 28, 1919 in Oswayo, PA the daughter of Archie and Ada (Lent) Densmore. She
first married James Osgood, then Glen Wightman, both of whom predeceased her. Wanda was a former resident of Richburg, and a former employee of the
Acme Electric Company in Cuba, retiring in 1983 after 23 years of service. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Richburg. Wanda is survived by 2
sons: James (Bert) Osgood of Addison, NY, D. Jack (Carolyn) Osgood of Richburg, a daughter: Cindy (Jimmy) Dick of Richburg, 8 grandchildren, 11
great grandchildren, a brother: Gerald (Arlene) Densmore of Martin, GA; a sister: Naomi Williamson of Andover, and several nieces and nephews. She
was predeceased by 2 brothers: Anson “Erwin” Densmore, Archie “Rex” Densmore; and 3 sisters: Althea Hornburg, Erma Coykendall, and Dottie Lou
Densmore.There will be no prior visitation and a memorial service will be at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in FordHillCemetery, Andrews
Settlement, PA. Arrangements are under the direction of the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Wellsville.
Dateline: Wellsville
MARY C. SHERMAN
, 90 of 160 Seneca Street passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at the WellsvilleHighlandHealthcareCenter. She was born September 12, 1914 in Galeton, PA the daughter of Frank and Mary (Yilek) Karhan. On
December 25, 1934 she married Claude W. “Bud” Sherman who predeceased her March 2, 1968.Mary was a graduate of GaletonHigh School, and with her
husband was a dairy farmer in PotterCounty for 35 years, after which she owned and operated Cooks Motel in Wellsville from 1962 to 1974. Later she
was a collector and dealer of antiques and was renowned for her knowledge of Depression Era glass. She also served on the Northern Potter Joint School
Board, was a 4-H and Girl Scout leader in Potter County, was a member of the Wellsville country Club and the Jones Memorial Hospital Auxiliary; Hemlock
Twig. She is survived by 2 daughters: Patricia M. Sherman of Florida, NY, Prudence Rae Sherman of Los Angeles, CA, 2 sons: Richard A. (Kathleen)
Sherman of Scio, Gerald T. Sherman of State College, PA, 3 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, and several nieces and
nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son: James Sherman, 6 sisters: Margaret Smykowski, Anna Morrell, Genevieve Howland,
Katherine Dunmore, Cecelia Calice, Martha Dumuhosky, and 4 brothers: Raymond, Francis, B. Paul, and Stephen Karhan. Friends are invited to a memorial service on Saturday, April 2nd at 1:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons
Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville, with Father Dennis Mancuso presiding. Following the service, burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery. Memorial suggestions include the American Cancer Society.
Dateline: Trinity,NC. / Belmont,NY.
Bernita Nye Johnston a former resident of Belmont passed away on Monday March 21, 2005 in the Gray Brier Nursing and RetirementCenter in Trinity, NC.
She was born on June 9, 1910 on Corbin Hill to Earl J. and Mary L. Hawks Nye On November 11, 1937 She married Laurence D. Johnston who predeceased
her on August 18, 1980.Bernita was also formerly of Lancaster and East Aurora she spent 2 years with her daughter Cherie in North Carolina before
entering the nursing home. She graduated from BelmontHigh School in 1929 and was the salutatorian of her class. She was a telephone operator from the
late 1920’s to the early 1940’s. Bernita’s memberships include the Home Bureau, BelmontUnitedMethodistChurch,LancasterMethodistChurch and BakerMemorialMethodistChurch in East Aurora. She was also docent of the
Millard Fillmore House in East Aurora.She is survived by: 2 daughters Julianne [Robert] Preston of Williamsville and Cherie L. Johnston of Highpoint, NC. ; A
son David F. Johnston of Fort Lauderdale, FL.; 7 grandchildren , 9 great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by
2 sisters: Laura A. Groff and Dorothy E. Lambertson: a half brother Stanton Wixon. Friends are invited to call in the UnitedMethodistChurch on Park Circle in Belmont on Friday April 1st from 2-3 pm at which time a funeral service will
be held. Burial will be in Forest HillsCemetery and Memorials may be made to either the BelmontUnitedMethodistChurch or to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Arrangements are under the direction of the J.W.Embser Sons Funeral Home in Belmont.
JOYCE A. HOLBROOK 73 of 6 S. Highland Avenue passed away at home on
Wednesday March 30, 2005. She was born August 19, 1931 in Livonia the daughter of Howard and Agnes (McCaughey) McClurg. On August 20, 1955 she
married James E. Holbrook who survives. Joyce was a 1948 graduate of GeneseoHigh School and graduated from GeneseoTeachers College in 1952. She came to Wellsville and taught 2nd grade at the BrooklynSchool and later
taught kindergarten at the WashingtonSchool. She retired in 1991 after 29 years of service to the Wellsville Central School District.She was a former
Sunday school teacher at the Christian Temple, a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, the A.A.U.W. and enjoyed playing golf as a member of the Wellsville
Country Club. Surviving in addition to her husband Jim is 1 son; James (Sheryl) Holbrook of Cortland, 1 daughter; Christine Holbrook of Wellsville, 5
grandchildren; 2 brothers; Donald (Vena) McClurg of Leicester, Richard (Gerry) McClurg of Shortsville, 1 aunt; Betty (Sam) Sanderson of Groveland Station
and 6 nieces & nephews.Friends are invited to call on Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Sunday from noon to 2:00 pm, at the J.W.
Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will follow visitation Sunday at 2:00 pm in the funeral home with Rev. Anna Shirey presiding. Burial
will be in WoodlawnCemetery and memorial suggestions include the Christian Temple, the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps and the American Cancer Society.
Dateline: Wellsville
LURAY B. MILLS
, 90 of 4192 A Bolivar Road passed away Thursday, March 31, 2005 at the WellsvilleManorCareCenter. She was born August 25, 1914 in St.
Louis, MO the daughter of David and Burdette (Fish) Bovee. On April 20, 1932 in Wellsville, she married Clifford Mills, who predeceased her in 1990. She first
was employed by Elmhurst Dairy and later by the J.J. Newberrys Co. and Rockwells of Wellsville. She was also a life member of the Women of the
Moose. Luray is survived by 2 sons: David C. (Connie) Mills of Wellsville, Robert J. (Dona) Mills of Hornell, a daughter: Maureen (Doug) Mills Strauss of
Green Valley, AZ, 7 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and a sister-in-law: Phoebe Beckering of Wellsville. In addition to her husband, she
was predeceased by a sister: Catherine Holliday. There will be no prior visitation; a graveside service in WoodlawnCemetery will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial suggestions include the
S.P.C.A.ServingAlleganyCounty. Arrangements are under the direction of the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Wellsville.
Dateline: Wellsville, NY
LEAON E. FANTON
80 of 3227 Riverside Drive passed away on Thursday March 31, 2005 at JonesMemorialHospital. He was born October 6, 1924 in Wellsville, the son of Clarence and Bertha (Gleason) Fanton. On January 26,
1946 in Andover he married Edna L. Claire who predeceased him on July 24, 2003.He was life long resident of Wellsville and a veteran of the U.S. Army
during the Korean Conflict. He was employed a press operator for the Wellsville Daily Reporter for 27½ years and later was a security guard for
Dresser-Rand Corporation for 10 years retiring in 1990. Leaon was a life member of both the Morrison-Hayes Post 702 American Legion and the Frank
B. Church Post 2530 VFW. He loved country music, NASCAR, outdoor activities and spending time with his many close friends.He is survived by 1 son; Leaon
“Bob” (Rebecca) Fanton of Wellsville, 3 granddaughters; Terry (Scott) Dodge of Brooksville, FL, Michelle and Erica Fanton both of Wellsville, several nieces
& nephews and a very special friend Earl Buchholz of Wellsville. He was predeceased by 4 brothers; Melvin, Howard, Raymond and Clifford Fanton.
Friends are invited to call on Monday 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 Tuesday April 5th at 11:00 am in the funeral home with Rev. Anna Shirey
presiding. Burial will be in StannardsCemetery and memorial suggestions include the Allegany County Association for the Blind & Handicapped Inc.
April
Dateline: Wellsville, NY
BURDETTE A. “Buck” GLEASON
, 88 of 81 Madison Street passed away on Sunday April 3, 2005 at Jones Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on March 8, 1917 in Wellsville, the son of Clarence Eugene and
Lillian (Vanderhoff) Gleason. On September 11, 1937 in Bolivar he married Mary A. Kalkhof who predeceased him on November 29, 1995. A lifelong resident of Wellsville, Buck attended WellsvilleCentralSchool and was a
veteran of the U.S. Army during WW II. He was employed by the Sinclair Refinery as a Lab Technician from 1939 until it’s closing in 1958. He later
owned and operated a TV repair business and worked as a TV Technician forCarpetTown until his retirement in 1984. He was an avid horseshoe pitcher
and had received many awards. He is survived by two sons, Daniel (Patricia) Gleason of Crossville, TN and William (Beverly) Gleason of Middlesex, NY; one
daughter, Jane (Daniel) Hartman of Canisteo, NY; Six granddaughters, four grandsons, ten great grandsons, five grant granddaughters and two great-great grandsons. In addition to his parents and wife, he was
predeceased by a daughter, Gail Pierce in 1990. Friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Wednesday from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at the J.
W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will follow visitation on Wednesday April 6th at 2:00 pm in the funeral home with Pastor
Daniel Pickering presiding. Burial will be in WoodlawnCemetery and memorial suggestions include Meals on Wheels % the Allegany County Office for the Aging or the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Dateline: Wellsville
Pearl Elizabeth Ross 84 passed away on Tuesday April 5, 2005 at
JonesMemorialHospital following a brief illness. She was born Feb. 19, 1921 in Harrison Valley,Pa. one of seven children of Curtis and Martha[Truax]Robbins.
On April 10, 1939 she married Clair W. Ross who predeceased her on April 22,1995. Pearl moved to Wellsville as a young woman and worked in several
restaurants and grocery stores, including Cretekos, Harvy and Carry’s and NuWay before and after marrying. In the early 1980s, she opened the Lone
Star Cafe’ on Main Street with her daughter Patricia. She enjoyed square dancing with the grand squares, traveling and her grandchildren. She loved
horses and dogs, especially Skipper and loved to walk in the falling snow. She especially enjoyed cooking and baking.She was the proud mother of two
daughters, Patricia Seaver, Pratt, {Ronald} Baker and Kathryn Ross both of Wellsville. She will be sadly missed by her 4 grandchildren, 11 great
grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, six siblings, Clifford, Albert, Harry, Clair and Jess and
a sister Dorothea Collins, a grandson Keith Pratt and a great grand daughter Pree Seaver.Friends may call on Friday April 8 in the J.W.Embser Sons Funeral
Home in Wellsville from 10 am to 11 am at which time a Funeral Service will take place. Rev. Edward Collins will officiate and burial will take place in St.
Mary’s Cemetery in Belmont. Memorial may be made to either Music on the Lawn at 184 Rauber St. Wellsville or to The Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Dateline: Wellsville
Sanford “Sammy” Stevens of 124 North Highland Ave. passed away on Saturday April 9, 2005 at JonesMemorialHospital. He was born in Alfred on December 29, 1913 to Thomas and Clara[Smith]Stevens. On June 12,
1939Sanford married Agnes Arnold, daughter of Albert and Katherine Arnold at the FirstTrinityLutheranChurch in Wellsville. His parents moved to Wellsville in
1916, where Sammy attended school. He played football for WellsvilleHigh School and graduated in 1931. After graduation he worked for Cannon’s Men
Store then at Ritter Oil Company. He was later hired to work in the machine shop at Moore Steam Turbin where he stayed for 38 years retiring from what is now Dresser Rand in 1977. Sammy was an accomplished amateur
photographer whose work was published in a “Life” magazine article reporting on the Sinclair Refinery Fire of 1939 in Wellsville. He was an avid sportsman,
enjoying large and small game hunting, especially at the Kibbe Camp in Pennsylvania. Sammy and his son Don fished streams and lakes for over a half
of century. He built kayaks in the 1960s which are still being used.Sammy was a devoted member of the FirstTrinityLutheranChurch in Wellsville and its
men’s club. He volunteered many hours for various needs at the church and sang in its choir for a number of years.He is survived by his son Donald
[Marilyn] Stevens of Wellsville and a granddaughter Carol [Darren] Fanton of Wellsville, a niece and a nephew and several cousins. He was predeceased by
his beloved wife Agnes in 1999.Friends are invited to call at the FirstTrinityLutheranChurch on Tuesday from 11 am to 1 pm at which time a
service will be held. Pastor Robert Morris will preside and burial will be In Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the FirstTrinityChurch,
Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps or to the SPCA serving AlleganyCounty. Arrangements are under the direction of the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home.
Dateline: Wellsville
Irwin W.”Pete” Cole of 141 North Brooklyn Ave. passed away on Wednesday
April 20, 2005 at JonesMemorialHospital. He was born on April 27, 1926 in Wellsville to Peter T. and Lena M. Johnson Cole. He retired from Dresser Rand
in 1988 after 44 years of service. Irwin did not have any children but was like a father to many of his nieces and nephews. Survivors include 3 sisters: Alice
VanDruff of Wellsville; Phyllis Cole of Wellsville and Lucille[Therald]Hackett of Binghamton : a brother Walter Cole of Wellsville : several nieces and
nephews in-cluding a special great nephew Andrew Cole. Besides his parents he predeceased by a brother in law Albert Van Druff ; asister in law Alice M.
Cole; a nephew Fred VanDruff and a great nephew Albert VanDruff III. Friends are invited to call on Friday April 22 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm in the J.W. Embser
Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. A funeral service will take place on Saturday at 2 pm in the Funeral Home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery and memorials may be made to the Office of the Aging.
May
Dateline: Wellsville
Roberta J. Campbell of 4192B Bolivar Road passed away on Wednesday May
4, 2005 at JonesMemorialHospital in Wellsville. She was born on November 29, 1920 in Wellsville to Harry and Ethel Morehouse Pendleton. In 1940 she
married Lee Campbell who predeceased her in 1978.Roberta was a long time resident of Wellsville. She graduated from BelmontCentralSchool and from OBI
in Olean. When she was young she studied music. Roberta was a strong woman who stayed active until she lost her sight. She was member of the former Church of Christ in Christian Union Church of Wellsville, TOPS,
Wellsville Senior Citizens Center and Allegany County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. She loved traveling with friends, music, reading and
spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.Survivors include: 2 sons Richard[Pat]Campbell of Batavia and David[Pat] Campbell of
Wellsville ; a daughter Donna[Marge Phillips]Campbell of Rochester ; 4 grandchildren Amy Burlingame, Karen Okafor, Robert Campbell and Robyn Campbell as well as 8 great grandchildren ; a sister Rachael Pendleton of
Wellsville with whom she lived with and several nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by a daughter Bonnie Campbell.Friends are invited to call at the
J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville on Saturday May 7 from 1 pm to 2 pm. At which time the funeral service will be held with Rev. Carl Kemp
presiding. Memorials may be made to the Allegany County Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Dateline: Angelica, NY
Mary M. Carlson
passed away in her home on Van Allen Road in Angelica on May 5, 2005. She was born on July 22, 1934 in Bedfords Corners, NY. to John and Mary Krywy Pockalny. On February 18, 1956 in Cuba, NY. she married
Junior E. Carlson who survives.Mary was a former resident of the Town of Wheatfield moving back to Western, NY. in 1992 with her husband after
raising her family. Her life was her family and had great joy in seeing her children and grandchildren. She will be missed by all! Survivors include: 4
daughters Michelle[Andy]Stephens , Laurie Hatmaker, Mary Anne Carameta and Julie Carlson ; 4 sons Michael[Betty Lou]Carlson, John[Doris]Carlson,
Joe[Kelli McDaniel]Carlson and Jim Carlson. 16 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren 4 sisters Anna Balacki, Caroline Fairbanks, Estella Olkosky and
Julie Pettit ; 2 brothers Creighton and Stephen Pockalny as well as several nieces and nephews Predeceased by: 3 sisters Rose Olkosky, Helen Little and
Katherine Smith ; 4 brothers Michael, Andrew, Peter and Joseph Pockalny Friends are invited to call in the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Belmont
on Saturday May 7 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. A Prayer Service will be held on Monday at 10:30 am in the Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11
am in St. Mary’s Church in Belmont. No services on Sunday! Father Dennis Mancuso will be Celebrant and burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in
Belmont. Memorial wishes may be made to the Olean General Hospital Cancer Unit.
Dateline: Wellsville, NY
Darwin K. Barnes 80 of 65 Early Street passed away on Monday May 9, 2005
at home. He was born February 5, 1925 in Scio the son of Homer and Anna (Norton) Barnes. He was a graduate of WellsvilleHigh School, attended
ManliusMilitaryAcademy, Alfred State College and served with the U.S. Navy. On November 13, 1948 in Wellsville he married Betty Hambridge who survives.
He was employed most of his life in the construction business as a Superintendent and Estimator for Hornell Construction Company, A. L. Blades
of Hornell, NY, L.C. Whitford Company of Wellsville and most recently Wayne Paving & Contracting of Shinglehouse, PA until his retirement in 2004. He was
an avid sportsman and traveler, a member of St. John Episcopal Church in Wellsville, the Wellsville Elks Lodge # 1495, the Morrison Hayes America
Legion Post # 702, the Frank B. Church Post 2530 VFW, the Six S Golf Club and the People to People Citizens Ambassador Program. Through this program
he traveled to Russia, Sibera, the Republic of China, Australia and New Zealand. Surviving in addition to his wife Betty are 3 daughters, Ann
O’Donnell of Farmington, Gail (Dan) Bell of Petaluma, CA and Nancy (Dale) Sherwood of Victor, NY. He is also survived by three grandsons, Jeffrey and
Scott Sherwood, Matthew Bell, 2 sisters, Earsol Mattison and Rena Cowles of Wellsville, 2 sister in laws, Gertrude Barnes of Allegany and Rowena Barnes of
Wellsville and several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by 3 brothers, Norton, Arthur and Gerald Barnes, 2 sisters, Gladys Waldon and Evelyn
Rhodes and his Step father Howard Trowbridge. Friends are invited to a memorial service on Thursday May 12th at 11:00 am at St. John’s Episcopal
Church in Wellsville with Rev. Dawn Barrett presiding. There will be no prior visitation, burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery and memorial suggestions
include a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc.
Dateline: Andover
Joseph “Joe” D. Gould
48 of 11 Baker Street passed away at his home on Thursday May 19, 2005. He was born on March 4, 1957 in Olean to Edward F. and Esther C.[Hall] Gould. Joe attended school in Allegany and Randolph. He
later learned how to drive semi trucks and drove for Swift Trucking. He was a disc jockey in the area known as Joe the DJ. He belonged to the Moose Lodge
601 of Wellsville and played in the Coorslight Pool League also in Wellsville. Joe had volunteered at the Shinglehouse Fire Department, loved to play bingo,
was an avid NASCAR fan, liked to listen to music, hunt and fish. Survivors include: His Father Edward of Florida ; two sons Mike[Heidi]Shaw of Belmont
and Joseph R. Gould of Friendship ; 3 daughters Tammy Jablonski of Friendship, Ann Overturf of Scio, and Theresa Shaw of Wellsville; 3 sisters
Donna M. Brown of Andover , Kathleen D. Smith and Michelle M. Euscher both of Jamestown ; 10 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Joe was
predeceased by; His mother and a brother Stephen T. Gould . Friends may call on Sunday May 22 from 7-9 pm in the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in
Wellsville and on Monday from 10 am to 11 am at which time a funeral service will take place. Pastor Ben Grover will preside and the burial will be in
HinsdaleCemetery. Memorials may be made to either the Home Care and Hospice or to the Andover Fire Department.
Dateline: Wellsville, NY
CATHERINE L. DONOVAN
84 of 177 S. Main Street passed away on Monday May 23, 2005 at Olean GeneralHospital. She was born January 25, 1921 in Hornell the daughter of Charles and Catherine (Lynch) Lynch. On November
17, 1948 in Andover she married William F. Donovan who predeceased her on April 8, 2001. She was a graduate of WellsvilleHigh School and the Wellsville
campus of the Rochester Business Institute.She was a former employee of Norman Fitzer attorney and the Bell Telephone Company in Wellsville. Later
with her husband she owned and operated Raubers Furniture in Wellsville for many years and was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church.Catherine is survived by 3 sons; William F. (Judy) Donovan Jr. of
Olean, Charles P. (Julie) Donovan of Franklin, TN., Edward J. Donovan of Wellsville, 1 daughter; Mary O. (Michael) Rotolo of North Royalton, Ohio, 6
grandchildren; Gregory, Patrick, Kelly & Kevin Donovan and Catherine and Christopher Rotolo, 1 sister; Aquinas (Frank) McCormick of Andover and
several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by a grandson; Mark William Donovan and 10 brothers and sisters; Charles, Norbert, James, Rita, Martina,
Henry, Anna & Kevin Lynch, Mary Dolan and Geraldine Callahan. Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday May 25th at 11:00 am in
the ImmaculateConceptionChurch in Wellsville; there will be no prior visitation. Burial will be in SacredHeartCemetery and memorial suggestions
include the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Arrangements are under the direction of the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc.
Dateline: Wellsville
HELEN MARIE EVERLY
, 91, of 4192A Bolivar Road passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at the WellsvilleManorCareCenter. She was born October 12, 1913 in Union Hill, NJ, the daughter of Christian and Jenny (Ackermann)
Jahrling. She married Robert William Everly, who predeceased her in 1966. Before coming to Wellsville, Helen was a longtime resident of Pearl River,
NY. Helen is survived by a son Robert Everly of Andover; a daughter Susan (Eduard) Douze of Tulsa, OK; 2 grandsons, Robert A. Everly and Richard A.
Everly, and a sister Catherine Jehn of Englewood Cliffs, NJ. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her dear friend Fred Cooper. There will be
no visitation, and a later memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Wellsville.
Dateline: Wellsville
HERMAN THIELE, 96, formerly 157 Stone Dam Road passed away at the Wellsville Manor Care Center Wednesday, May 25, 2005 following a brief
illness. He was born March 24, 1909 in Buffalo, the son of Bernard and Elizabeth (Schwalb) Thiele. He was married to the former Bessie Ann Mulvey
who predeceased him March 23, 2002. A former resident of Buffalo, he served with the U. S. Army during World War II and received a Bronze Star for his
part in storming the beaches at Normandy, Herman was later employed by Buffalo Ice and Power; was an assistant engineer at Buffalo School #4, and a
doorman and elevator operator at the Statler Hotel. After retirement he moved to the Wellsville area and has resided here for the past 30 years.
Herman is survived by 3 nieces: Janice Grubb of Hamburg, Della McCarty of Buffalo, Jo Ann Hlavaty of Wellsville; and a sister-in-law Ruth Mulvey of
Wellsville. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by 2 brothers: Lenhard and Herbert Thiele and a sister Viola Thiele. Friends are invited to call on Saturday, May 28th from noon to 2:00 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons
Funeral Home, Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will follow visitation at 2:00 pm with Rev. Eugene Miller presiding. Burial will be in YorksCornersCemetery.
Memorial suggestions include any charity of the donor’s choice.
Dateline: Bolivar, NY
Janette Collins, 74, of 6064 Phillips Hill Road passed away on Monday May
30, 2005 at her home. She was born May 25, 1931 the daughter of John and Evelyn (Kriss) Atkins. She first married Louis Dalaba, then Larry Collins, both
of whom predeceased her. Janette is survived by a foster daughter: Janice McAlpine of Bolivar, 47 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren including 4
sets of twins, 2 brothers: David Atkins of Hemet, CA, and August Atkins of DeKalb Junction, several nieces and nephews, and a special friend and
caregiver, Robert Pendleton of Bolivar. In addition to her two husbands, Janette was predeceased by a brother, Phillip Atkins, and 2 sisters: Regina
White and Rose Miller.Friends are invited to call on Thursday, June 2nd from noon to 2:00 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Wellsville. A
memorial service will follow visitation at 2:00 pm with Rev. Ron Sellers presiding. Memorial suggestions include the Bolivar Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Dateline: Belmont
CAROL L. WHITE, 36 of Saunders Road in Belmont passed away Friday, May 27 in the town of Allen. She was born February 20, 1969 Cherry Point, NC the
daughter of Randall E. and Lynn C. (Green) Bentley Sr. In August of 1995 in Andover she married Jack White, who survives. She was a graduate of
BelmontCentralHigh School and had first been employed at the WellsvilleManorCareCenter, then at HighlandHealthCareCenter in Wellsville as
a nurse’s aid. She loved her job and will be greatly missed by the residents. Carol was an avid bowler and loved camping and fishing with her husband.
She also enjoyed taking her nieces and nephews fishing. In addition to her husband Jack, she is survived by her parents Randall and Lynn Bentley of
Belmont, her paternal grandmother Geraldine Bentley of Belmont, 2 brothers; William (Stacey) Bentley of Belmont, Randall (Melissa) Bentley Jr. of
Belmont, 2 sisters; Susan (Steve Tilley) Bentley of Portville, Jennifer (Mark) Cline of Belmont, several aunts, uncles, cousins and 8 nieces and nephews;
Sara, Alec, Elizabeth, Ryan, Brooke, Dakota, Rhea and Jacob. Friends are invited to call on Friday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm only at the J.W. Embser
Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Belmont. The funeral service will be Saturday, June 4 at 11:00 am in the funeral home with Pastor Duane Broadwell
presiding. Burial will be in FairlawnCemetery. Memorial suggestions include the S.P.C.A.Serving Allegany County.
June
Dateline: Wellsville, NY
Walter B. Shine
, 90, of 122 E. Dyke Street passed away on Thursday June 2, 2005 at JonesMemorialHospital. He was born October 10, 1914 in Wellsville, the Son of Jeremiah and Catherine (Kane) Shine. On October 21, 1950 in
Andover he married Irene Lynch who survives. He was a 1932 graduate of WellsvilleHigh School and was Veteran of the U.S. Army during WW II. He was
first employed by the Sinclair Refinery and later by the L. C. Whitford Co. until his retirement in 1976. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception
Church, a life member of the Wellsville Elks Lodge # 1495, the Lynch-Burgett American Legion Post # 397 in Andover and was inducted into the WellsvilleHigh School “Sports Hall of Fame”. Walter was the unofficial
historian of Wellsville and was an avid local high school sports fan.Surviving in addition to wife Irene, is 1 daughter, Nancy (Kevin) Monroe of Wellsville, 4
grandchildren, Jarod Evans, Briana (Luke) Tronetti, Alex Coustenis, Nicole Coustenis, 1 great grandson, Jason Tronetti, 2 sisters, Helen (George)
LaChance and Gertrude O’Brien, a son in law, Steve Coustenis and several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Mary Ann Coustenis in
2004, a son, Patrick in 1951, 4 brothers, Joe, Paul, Bill and Bernie, 4 sisters, Margaret, Katherine, Elizabeth and Dorothy.Friends are invited to call on
Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville, with the Elks service Sunday at 8:00 pm. Services will begin Monday June 6th at 9:00 am with a prayer in the funeral
home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am at the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville with Rev. Dennis Wolf as celebrant. Burial
with military honors will be in SacredHeartCemetery and memorial suggestions include the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps, The David A. Howe Library or HomeCare & Hospice.
Dateline: Belmont, NY.
Ethel Kaplan of 4701 Ingraham Road passed away on Friday June 3, 2005 at JonesMemorialHospital in Wellsville, NY. She was born on May 5, 1925 in
Brooklyn, NY the daughter of Sol and Helen Bialer. On March 28, 1954 she married Ralph Kaplan who predeceased her on January 18, 2005.Helen was a
former resident of Commack, NY. and West Palm Beach, FL. prior to moving to Belmont,NY. in 2003.She was a secretary in the Smithtown School District.Survivors include 2 sons; Bruce[Cathleen]Kaplan of Belmont,NY. and
Eric[Laurie]Kaplan of Oceanside, NY. ; 3 grandchildren; a brother Stewart Bialer and a sister Sylvia Rheingold. A service was held at the J.W. Embser
Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville and burial was in B’Nai Israel Cemetery in Hinsdale,NY.
Dateline: Wellsville, NY
Duania B. Moreland, 79, formerly of 18 Trapping Brook Road passed away on
Wednesday June 8, 2005 at the WellsvilleManorCareCenter. She was born September 20, 1925 in Bradford,PA the daughter of E. Jay and Helen (Munkes)
Brownell. On June 15, 1946 in Wellsville she married Robert T. Moreland who predeceased her January 16, 2000. She was a 1942 graduate of
WellsvilleHigh School and received a scholarship to the School of the Arts in New York City. She graduated from Olean Business Institute and was first
employed by Worthington Corp., later Rockwell Brothers in Wellsville from 1962-1965, and finally as a secretary for C. E. Air Preheater Co., retiring in
1987. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville. Duania is survived by a daughter, Cynthia (Larry) Hardy of Winder,
GA, and a granddaughter, Kimberly (Mark) VanAllen of Loganville, GA. Friends are invited to call Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons
Funeral Home, Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral service will be Wednesday, June 15th at 11:00 am in the funeral home with Rev. Dennis Mancuso presiding.
Burial will be in the SacredHeartCemetery. Memorial suggestions include the American Cancer Society and the S.P.C.AServing Allegany County.
Dateline: Angola/Wellsville
Edith Lou Witter
age 72 a former resident of Wellsville passed away on June 16, 2005 in her home after a 4 year battle with cancer. She was born in Belmont on February 1, 1933 to Earl and Alberta Dixon. She married Ellery S.
Witter who predeceased her on November 10, 2001.Edith enjoyed knitting, reading, collecting dolls and spending time with her family.Survivors include: 3
sons Douglas L.[Christine]Witter of Andover : Steven R.[late Deborah]Witter of Medina and Dale R.[Lise]Witter of North Carolina ; 2 daughters Linda Sue[David]Lewis of Cattaraugus and Debra L. Clark of Angola ; 9
grandchildren : 8 great grandchildren : a god son and a sister Beverly[Harold]Lamb.She was predeceased by a daughter Bonnie Lamoreaux.Friends are invited to call on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm Monday in
the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 2 pm in the Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Brady
presiding. Burial will be in HillsideCemetery in Andover and memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Dateline: Stannards
James L, Sawyer
of 1932 Stannards Road passed away at Jones Memorial Hospital on Thursday June 16, 2005. He was born on January 6, 1945 in Wellsville to Francis and Helena O’Hara Sawyer. On July 8, 1972 in Wellsville
he married the former Sandra Wright who survives. Jim was a loving son, father, husband and a friend to all. He was a life long resident of Stannards
and Wellsville where he attended Immaculate Conception School and graduated from WellsvilleHigh School in 1963. Jim had earned a business degree from Olean Business Institute and had worked in the office at
Worthington and was a courier for Fleet Bank. In the late 1980’s he joined his father in real estate and became the primary broker and owner of Sawyer
Realty. He retired in November of 2004 turning the business over to his son Patrick, the third generation of the family. Jim was a member of the
ImmaculateConceptionChurch in Wellsville, the Educational Foundation of Alfred State College, Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
from 2002 to 2005 and was recognized for outstanding service to the Chamber in 2005 and the Wellsville Elks Lodge. He had coached Harris Supply for the
Wellsville Little League, was a four time marathon runner, enjoyed playing sports including basketball and softball, was a lifetime fan of the Boston
Celtics and the Green Bay Packers and lived life for everyone around him. Surviving besides his wife include his parents of Stannards ; his Son Patrick
Sawyer of Cuba ; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends are invited to call on Sunday June 19, 2005 in the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville
from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. On Monday there will be a prayer service at 10 am in the Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30
am in the Immaculate Conception Church with Rev. Dennis Wolf. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery and memorials may be made to either the Immaculate Conception Church or School.
Dateline: Hamburg/Allentown
Margaret L. Witter of McKinley Parkway and formerly of Allentown passed a way on Monday June 20 at the AutumnViewRehabilitationCenter in Hamburg.
On June 22, 1927 she was born to Foster and Vira Johnston Trowbridge. She was married to LaVere D. Witter who predeceased her on March 11, 2001.
Margaret had worked for Acme Electric and Fisher Price both in East Aurora. She had attended the FirstBaptistChurch in Belmont was a member of the
Allentown Fireman’s Auxiliary and the Colden Home Bureau. Margaret enjoyed keeping busy with many hobbies and her family. She enjoyed collecting
jewelry, sewing, reading, gardening, baking, cooking, fishing and bingo. Survivors include: a daughter Ginny[Bob]Pelc of Eden and a son George D.
Witter of Wellsville : 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren : 4 sisters Dorothy Ahmed of Belfast ; Barbara Stocum of Rochester ; Larean Bliven of
Arkport and Diane Murray of Bolivar several nieces and nephews Margaret was predeceased by 4 children: Kenny, Dickie, Leland and Cindy ; a sister Marjorie
Keiser ; 3 brothers Robert, Donald, and Harold Trowbridge. Friends may call on Thursday from 7-9 pm only in the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in
Wellsville. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 11 am in the Funeral Home with Pastor Vernon Dean presiding. Burial will be in StannardsCemetery and memorials may be made to the Allentown Fire Department.
Dateline: Wellsville, NY
John H. Ellis, 82, of 2494 Stannards Road passed away on Tuesday June 28, 2005 at the CharlesColeMemorialHospital in Coudersport, PA. He was born on
April 4, 1923 in Lawrenceville, PA the son of Glen and Ruby (Hyde) Ellis. On January 4, 1947 in Wellsville he married the former Nancy Frungillo who
survives. John was raised in Millport, PA and moved to Wellsville in 1947. He attended the CrystalSchool and served with the U.S. Army Air Force and from
1942 to 1947 as a Medical Technician in North Africa and the U.S. Air Force Reserve from 1947 to 1950. He was first employed by the Mingus Dairy in
Stannards, then at Occidental Petroleum in North Tonawanda for 25 years. Later he was a Veterinary Technician with Dr. Michael Doty, DVM in Wellsville,
retiring in 1993.Surviving in addition to his wife Nancy, is 1 daughter, Rose-Marie Florentine of Wellsville, 3 grandchildren, Bernadette (Garry) Hall of
Northeast, PA, John (Pam) Florentine of Belmont, Timothy (Olivia) Florentine of Rochester, 5 great grandchildren, 1 sister, Ruth (Jim) Dailey of Millport, PA,
1 brother Robert Ellis of Mississippi and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and stepfather, Richard Van Buren.Friends are invited to call on Thursday, June 30th from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm
at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Wellsville. Services will begin Friday, July 1st at 10:30 am with a prayer in the funeral home, followed by a
Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville with Rev. Dennis Mancuso as celebrant. Burial with military honors
will be in SacredHeartCemetery and memorial suggestions include the S.P.C.A.Serving Allegany County or the Alzheimer’s Association of WNY.
July
Dateline: Wellsville, NY
Edward J. Jelinek
, 80, of 1 Andover Road passed away on Saturday July 2, 2005 at home. He was born May 1, 1925 in Chicago the son of Louis & Estel (Novotny) Jelinek. On May 31, 1947 in Chicago, IL He married Elizabeth Marie
Zindrick who predeceased him on June 23, 1992. He was raised in Chicago, moved to California in 1962 and came to Wellsville in 1992 after his wife
passed away. He was Combat Vehicle Mechanic during WW II serving with the U.S. Army. While in California he was employed by the Prince Chrysler
Dealership in Los Angeles for 25 years, retiring on February 21, 1992. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in LA and had a pleasant sense of
humor and enjoyed making people smile.Edward is survived by 2 brothers, William Jelinek and Charles (Anne) Jelinek, 2 Stepsons, Kenneth (Lupie)
Norman and John (Kim) Norman, 1 step daughter, Elizabeth (Thomas) Stoll of Wellsville, 10 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He was
predeceased by 2 sons, William N. Jelinek on April 18, 1980 and Edward J. Jelinek Jr. on June 30, 1981 as well as 2 sisters, Cecile and Rose Jelinek.There
will be no prior visitation; a graveside service at the BathNationalCemetery will be at the convenience of the family. Memorials are suggested to the
David A Howe Library 155 N. Main Street Wellsville, NY 14895. Arrangements are under the direction of the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc
Date Line: Allentown
Sandra “Sandy” Prentice
of Phillips Hill Road passed away on Monday July 11, 2005 at StrongMemorialHospital in Rochester. She was born on March 30, 1965 in Olean to Richard ”Steve” and Joyce Ervin Watson. On June 2, 1988 in
Little Genesee she married Adam Prentice who survives.Sandy attended Hinsdale High and enjoyed gardening and refinishing antiques. She was very
fond of caring for the elderly, animals and the kids in Allentown.Surviving besides her husband are: two sons Seth and Cory Prentice at home; her
parents Steve and Beth Watson of Hinsdale and Joyce Watson of Allentown; father in law Bernie Prentice of Allentown and mother in law Wilma Prentice of
Wellsville; 2 brothers Rodney Watson of Olean and Jeffery Watson of Fort Walton Beach, FL.; 2 sisters Diane [Michael] McCaffery of Allegany and Terri
[Daniel] Paiz of Oak Harbor, WA; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville
on Friday July 15 only from 12 noon to 2 pm. A funeral service will take place at 2 pm at the conclusion of calling hours. Rev. Robin George will preside,
burial will be in MapleLawnCemetery and memorials may be made to the SPCA serving Allegany County.
Dateline: Wellsville, NY
Ruth Gowdy Swarthout, 96 of 4192 Bolivar Road entered into rest on
Thursday July 14, 2005 at the WellsvilleManorCareCenter. She was born February 10, 1909 in Petrolia,NY, the daughter of Clayton and Bertha (Brown)
Gowdy. On July 3, 1931 in Wellsville she married Edward G. Swarthout who predeceased her on November 15, 2002.Ruth was a 1925 graduate of WellsvilleHigh School and Meekers Business College of Elmira, NY in 1927.
She was employed by Foss Brothers of Wellsville for several years and later by WellsvilleCentralSchool, retiring in 1973. She has formerly resided in Petrolia,
Wellsville,Florida and RushfordLake. For several years Ruth served as a volunteer for the Blind Association of Allegany County and was a member of
the Christian Temple in Wellsville for 81 years.She is survived by 1 son, Philip E. (Gladys) Swarthout of Wellsville; a daughter, Joan (Joseph) Carlucci of
Warsaw; four grandchildren, Jeffrey (Gail) Swarthout and Jill (William) Docherty of Macedon, Brian Carlucci of Hermosa Beach, CA., Karen (Daniel)
Keating of Park City, Utah; six great grandchildren, Derek and Britney Swarthout, Fiona and Landon Docherty, Lousia and Harrison Keating, as well
as several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased in addition to her husband by two sisters, Doris Depew and Florence Witter and one brother, Clair Gowdy.
Ruth will be remembered as a loving and caring person by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as all who knew her.Friends are invited to call on Friday July 22nd from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the J. W. Embser
Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will follow visitation at 11:00 am in the funeral home with Rev. Anna Shirey presiding. Burial will be
in WoodlawnCemetery and memorial suggestions include the Christian Temple or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Dateline: Belmont, NY
Doran O. Cooper
, 81, formerly 13 Schuyler Street died on Sunday July 24, 2005 shortly after arrival at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville. He was born January 31, 1924 in Rochester, the son of Clarence and Philena (Swain)
Cooper. On September 9, 1942 in Geneva he married Millie Vuckovic who predeceased him on February 5, 1980.Doran started his career operated a
dairy farm; he later was employed by A. L. Blades & Sons Inc. of Belmont as a truck driver and after moving to Florida he was a self employed contractor.
After he retired he moved back to Belmont in 2000 and was a social member of the Herbert DeLong Post 808 American Legion in Belmont. He was currently
a resident of Manor Hills in Wellsville.Surviving is 1 son, Bradley (Pam) Cooper of Belmont, 1 daughter, Judy (Pat Lester) Winterhalter of Wellsville, his
former wife, Donna (Wolfer) Cooper of Friendship, her children, Donald (Jacquelyn) Winchell of Angelica and Chrissy Boofer of Westfield, NY and their
families as well as 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and 1 niece, Betty Lou Taber. Friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and
Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in BELMONT. A memorial service will follow visitation on Wednesday July 27th at 11:00 am in the funeral home with Rev. Ron Sellers presiding. Burial
will be in Maple GroveCemetery in Friendship. Memorial suggestions include the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps or the Alzheimer’s Association of Western New York.
Dateline: Wellsville,NY
Onalee N. Pakis, 81, of 3083 Route 248 went to be with the Lord on Thursday July 28, 2005 at the WellsvilleManorCareCenter. She was born January 27,
1924 in Woodhull, the daughter of Leon G. and Flora M. (Gould) Lewis. On July 2, 1949 in Stannards she married Louis J. Pakis, Jr. who predeceased her on
November 11, 2002. She was a 1942 graduate of WellsvilleHigh School and was employed by the Eclipse Corp. of Elmira during WW II. She later was an
Avon Representative for 25 years, retiring in 1989. She was a member of the Hallsport Christian Church and the Willing Firemen’s Auxiliary. She enjoyed
reading the Bible and devotional books; and was a collector of photographs relating to family history.Onalee is survived by a son, Donald A. Pakis of
Wellsville, 1 sister, Georgia M. (Jerry) Sherman of Wellsville and several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased in addition to her husband by a
brother, Donald Lewis.Friends are invited to call on Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Saturday from Noon to 2:00 pm at the J. W. Embser
Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will follow visitation at 2:00 pm Saturday July 30th in the funeral home, with Rev. Richard Bendelewski
presiding. Burial will be in StannardsCemetery and memorial suggestions include the Hallsport Christian Church or the Willing Volumteer Fire Department.
August
Date Line: Belmont
Ellen Louise Mathers McGinnis
age 77 of Whitney Ave, formerly of Wellsville passed away on Monday August 1, 2005 at home following declining health. She was born June 5, 1928 in Towanda, Pa. to the late Francis Marion and Hila
Louise Meredith Mathers. Ellen was a graduate of WellsvilleHigh School, class of 1946. In earlier years she was employed by the former Sinclair Refinery and
by the JonesMemorialHospital both In Wellsville. She was later retired from the Allegany County Personal Department after a number of years service.
After her retirement she worked part time for the Allegany County Episcopal Ministry. Ellen enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. Survivors
include: 3 daughters Ann[Michael]Wyrough of Rochester, Susan McGinnis Brown of Chalfont,PA. and Katherine McGinnis of Chagrin Falls, OH. : 2 granddaughters Kelly and Katherine Wyrough.Ellen was predeceased by a
brother James Evan Mathers. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service in St. John’s Episcopal Church in Wellsville on Thursday August 4,2005 at 7
pm. with The Rev. Diane Purcell Chapman. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the SPCA serving AlleganyCounty. Burial will be in OakHillCemetery in Towanda,PA. and arrangements are under the direction of
the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home
Date Line: Hornell
Willie Frank Marshall of 480 Maple City Drive passed a way on Saturday July
30 in the WellsvilleManorCareCenter. He was born on March 31, 1930 in Hartford CT. He was married to Elizabeth Marshall who survives. He was a
veteran of the US Army serving from 1948 to 1951.Grave Side services where held in the BathNationalCemetery in Bath, NY. on Wednesday August 3 ,2005
at 1 pm with Chaplin Lee from the BathVeteransHospital. Burial was in The Bath National Cemetery.
Dateline: Wellsville, NY
Allyne R. Sentner,
67, of 19 Pine Street passed away on Wednesday August 3, 2005 at JonesMemorialHospital. She was born March 2, 1938 in Wellsville, the daughter of Audrey Reynolds. On June 15, 1957 in Wellsville, she married
Louis A. Sentner who survives.Allyne was a life long resident of Wellsville and was a 1956 graduate of WellsvilleHigh School. She was formerly employed as
a switchboard operator for Fleet Bank in Wellsville for 16 years, retiring on November 27, 1992. She was also a member of the Immaculate Conception
Church in Wellsville.Surviving in addition to her husband “Louie” is 1 son; Dennis C. (Judy) Sentner of Grand Canyon, AZ.Friends are invited to call on
Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will follow visitation at 11:00 am Saturday August 6th in the funeral home with Rev.
Dennis Mancuso presiding. Burial will be in AlfredRuralCemetery and memorial suggestions include the SPCA serving AlleganyCounty or the Immaculate Conception Church Memorial Fund.
Dateline: Wellsville, NY
Karen A. Nye, 64, of 3348 Hallsport Road died unexpectedly on Sunday August 7, 2005 shortly after arrival at JonesMemorialHospital. She was born
on April 13, 1941 in Wellsville, the daughter of Elmer D. and E. Pauline (Reynolds) Aiken. Karen was a life long resident of Wellsville and a 1960
graduate of WellsvilleHigh School. She was formerly employed as a nurse’s aid in the area, most recently at the WellsvilleManorCareCenter. She was a
devoted mother and enjoyed caring for her granddaughter.She is survived by 2 sons; Michael (Suzanne) Nye of Wellsville and Christopher M. Nye of Massena,
her mother, E. Pauline Aiken of Wellsville, her granddaughter, Shannon Nye at home, 2 sisters, Janice Rickey of Allegany and R. Kathleen Talbot of Tujunga,
CA as well as several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by her father Elmer D. Aiken, a daughter, Tracy Lynn Nye in 1971 and a brother, Phillip
Aiken in 1988. Friends are invited to call
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