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Beulah H. Broughton 77, of 321 Farnum Street died Saturday January 7, 2006 at JonesMemorialHospital in Wellsville. She was born August 17, 1928 in Wellsville the daughter of Herman and Hilda (Vossler) Sick. On July 4, 1953 in Wellsville she married Robert Broughton who survives. Beulah was a graduate of WellsvilleHigh School, was formerly employed at Reuning’s Bakery in Wellsville and was a telephone operator for the Bell Telephone Company in Wellsville. She was also employed at One Hour Martinizing in Horseheads where she resided for 17 years prior to moving back to Wellsville in 1977. With her husband she owned & operated the Wellsville Dry Cleaners from 1977 to their retirement in 1996. She was a former member of the TrinityLutheranChurch in Wellsville. She enjoyed crocheting, baking, reading and shopping at yard sales.  Surviving in addition to her husband Robert are 2 sons, Bruce (Anne) Broughton of Painted Post, William (Audrey) Broughton of Wellsville, 2 daughters, Bonnie (Richard) Ives of Wellsville, Barbara (Mark) Tolbert of Horseheads, 2 grandchildren, Rebecca (Craig) Player, Richard Ives, 1 great granddaughter, Hailey Player, 2 step grandchildren, 2 step great grandchildren, 1 brother, Robert (Rita) Sick of Wellsville and several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by 1 grandson, Jeremy Ives, a sister, Dorothy Bacon and a twin brother, Bruce Sick. Friends are invited to call on Tuesday 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 Wednesday January 11^th at 2:00 pm in the funeral home with Rev. Ralph Eastlack presiding. Burial will be in WoodlawnCemetery. Memorial suggestions include any charity of the donor’s choice.   

Wellsville, NY

 Jakob” Jake” Mischenko age 86 of 21 Lunn Court entered into peaceful rest early Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at Jones Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 2, 1919 in Putyvl’, Ukraine to Jichow and Horpina Mischenko. On May 20, 1941 in Dubrio, Poland he married Jennie Lyack who predeceased him in 1970. He was also married to Peggy Jackson who predeceased him in 1975. He immigrated to the United States with his family on May 30^th, 1951 and initially resided in Hornell working as a mechanic. Jake then moved to Wellsville in 1952 and was known as the best tractor mechanic at Chevitte Brothers. He later worked as a layout man and welder at Air Preheater till he retired in 1984. During his retirement he enjoyed hunting, fishing, visits to the ocean and planting both christmas trees and potatoes at Kent Farms in Andover. He is survived by his son Walter[Dianne]  Mischenko of Placentia, CA. and his daughter Helen Taylor of Wellsville ; 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents of the Ukraine and 3 brothers : Harry and John of the Ukraine and Samuel of Australia Friends are invited to call at the J.W.Embser Sons F.H. in Wellsville today from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 am in the funeral home with Rev. Dawn Barrett presiding. Burial will take place in WoodlawnCemetery and memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
 

Wellsville, NY

Stephen D. Duckett age 57 of North Main Street passed away on Sunday January 15, 2006. He was born on May 7, 1948 to W. Paul and Ruby (Prince) Duckett. On March 6, 1982 in Salamanca he married Lisa Feinberg who survives.Stevespent his youth in Washington, North Carolina and graduated from SandHillsCollege; he later attended WakeForestUniversity. He was proud to have served in the US Navy and with the Naval Reserve. Steve worked for Otis Eastern for many years and at one time owned Better Days in Wellsville. He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and St. Louis Cardinals. He was a tremendous father, husband and was a caring and loving person. His memberships include the Elks Lodge of Wellsville and the Laborers Local 1358 of Elmira.Surviving in addition to his wife, are his son, Raymond Evan Duckett at home; his parents; a sister Carlotta [Kenneth] Stone: 3 brothers Bill[Margie]Duckett, Jimmy[Ann]Duckett and David[Sue] Duckett all of North Carolina; his mother in law Doris Feinberg of Salamanca; brother in law Andy NamHee]Feinberg of Arizona and a uncle in law Raymond Evans of Beverly Hills, CA and several nieces & nephews. Friends are invited to call on Saturday January 21^st from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at the First Congregational Church 289 N. Main Street in Wellsville; a memorial service will follow at 2:00 pm with Rev. William Jones presiding. Memorial suggestions include the SPCA serving Allegany County.

Wellsville, NY
 

Patricia Perrin Robbins, 75 of 2879 Robbins Court died on Sunday January 22, 2006 at the WellsvilleManorCareCenter. She was born March 25, 1930 in Olean, the daughter of Benjamin and Edith (Robertson) Perrin. On March 27, 1948 in Wellsville she married Earl C. Robbins who survives. Pat was 1947 graduate of WellsvilleHigh School and for many years she knitted baby caps for the newborns at JonesMemorialHospital. She was also a member of the pulmonary support group at Jones since 1994. Surviving in addition to her husband Earl, are 2 daughters, Denise (Michael) McKee of Girard, Ohio, Debra (Edward) Lancer of Hammondsport, a son, John E. Robbins of Fairport, a grandson, William (Karina) McKee and a beautiful great granddaughter, Megan Grace McKee of Columbia, Maryland, a sister, Ellen (Richard) Baker on Andover, a brother, Donald (Prudy) Perrin of Deland, FL, several nieces & nephews and special friends, Dean & Grace George and Jerry and Jan Woitas. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by a brother, Benjamin Perrin and a sister, Shirley Hull. 

Dateline: Alfred, NY    

 Francelia Jennie McGraw, 81, of Alfred passed away Sunday, January 22, 2006 at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville after a valiant struggle with an illness. A loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend, Francelia was born October 5, 1924 in the town of Willing, the daughter of Archie and Fannie (Clark) Foster. Francelia first attended a one room country schoolhouse in Willing, and then later graduated from WhitesvilleCentralHigh School in 1943. On June 30, 1945, she married Cobern E. McGraw who predeceased her on July 21, 2004. They lived in Wellsville where Fran worked at Betty’s Beauty Salon as a cosmetologist until 1949. Fran and Cobern then moved to Alfred where they started their family. While raising her children, she volunteered for many years as a 4H Leader and a Den Leader for the Cub Scouts.  She also worked for the Home Bureau which is now the Cooperative Extension.  She was an expert seamstress and furniture upholsterer and loved crafts of all kinds. Francelia worked side by side with her husband in their beautiful flower and vegetable gardens, and generously shared the fruits of their labors with others.  Since 1978, she worked with her sister, Virginia, hand dipping chocolate candies at the Honey Pot in Alfred. Francelia is survived by her 5 children: Linda (Larry) Belanger of Spartanburg, S.C.; Cobern Eugene (Maritza) McGraw of  Stratford,Conn.;  Roger (Sandra) McGraw of Alfred; Larry McGraw of Alfred, and Connie McGraw of Hornell, 3 sisters, Virginia Bassett of Alfred; Dortha Harris of Whitesville; and Loie O’Dell of Bradford, Pa, 1 brother Eugene (Shirley) Foster of Whitesville.  Fran is also survived by 8 grandchildren, Craig and Sean Belanger, Aaron, Andrew, Summer, Joshua, Connor and Lauren McGraw, 7 great-grandchildren, Lucas, Mia and Seth McGraw, Taylor Belanger, Brooke Bowman, James Taylor and Madison Belanger and several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased in addition to her husband of 59 years by her twin sister, Fannie McGill and 2 brothers, William Foster and Archie “Ed” Foster. Friends are invited to call on Wednesday 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 Thursday January 26^th at 1:00 pm at the AlfredSeventhDayBaptistChurch in Alfred NY with Rev. Patricia Bancroft presiding. Burial will be in AlfredRuralCemetery. Memorial suggestions include the Alfred Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

Wellsville:  

Richard J.”Dick”  Munkes age 82 of 110 Pine Street passed away on Wednesday January 25, 2006 at home after a long illness. He was born on March 5, 1923 in Wellsville to Henry J. and Norine Griffith Munkes and on November  2 , 1946 in Wellsville he married Reta Nottingham who predeceased him on November 28, 1997. Dick was a life long resident of Wellsville and graduated from WellsvilleHigh School in 1941. He joined the US Navy because of the bombing of Pearl Harbor and served until 1945 on the USS Eurayle in the South Pacific. He was very proud to have served in the navy during WWII. While in High School he worked for the former Scoville Browns. After the service he was a policeman for the Village of Wellsville, worked for Rauber’s Furniture and in 1950 he joined Air Preheater from where he retired in 1983. Dick was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, American Legion post 702 and was a life member of the Duke Hose Company all of Wellsville. In his younger days he enjoyed hunting and fishing and later, enjoyed traveling the country and attending USS Eurayle Association reunions. Survivors include a son David[Rose Mary]Munkes of Wellsville ; 2 grandchildren Sophia Marie and Brian Richard Munkes of Wellsville ; 2 step grand sons CPO Kurt Hoyer of Virginia Beach, VA., and Michael Hoyer of Jacksonville, FL. ; a special long time friend Eleanor Howe of Wellsville.He was predeceased by a sister Mary Jean Fitzgerald Friends are invited to call today from 2-4 and 7-9 pm in the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. A prayer service will be held on Saturday at 10:30 am in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am in the Immaculate Conception Church with Monsignor Vincent Becker presiding. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery and memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.

Allentown:

 Waneta M.”Toby” Hardy 83 of 5616 State Route 417 passed away on Saturday January 28, 2006 in her home  with her family. She was born on November 18, 1922 in Alma to George and Florence Terrette Quick. On March 1, 1946 in Alma she married Ralph Hardy who predeceased her on November 8, 1974. Waneta was a life long resident of Alma and has lived in the same home since 1946. She attended AlmaHillSchool later WellsvilleHigh School and was a housekeeper for several area families. Waneta was a member of the AlmaUnitedMethodistChurch and the Scio Sunshine Club. She enjoyed cooking for her family, especially Saturday nights, and was known as” Gramma Toby”to all who knew her. Survivors include: 2 daughters,  Marge[Bruce]Chandler of Scio and Aleta[Virgil]Tenney of Lafayette, LA. ; 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren ; a brother Julius[Joan]Quick of Statesville, NC., 3 sisters, Marguerite  Cornelius of Alma, Betty Childs of Portville and Lucille[Carl]Dickerson of Belmont as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son Neil Hardy, a grandson Randy Hardy, a step daughter Helen Marie Hardy and 2 sisters Mildred Lewis and Joyce Schoonover. A private family service will be held in the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville with Rev. Mary Abraham presiding. Burial will take place in MapleLawnCemetery in Bolivar and memorials may be made to either the Alma United Methodist Church or to The American Cancer Society.

Virginia BeachVa.

Donald W. Perkins a former resident of Wellsville passed away on Saturday January 28, 2006 in the Chesapeake Health Center in Chesapeake, VA. He was born on March 13, 1929 at home in Stannards to Ary and Flossie Bell Cornish Perkins. Donald spent his early years in Shinglehouse, PA. and lived most of adult  years in Scio and Wellsville. He was employed for 34 years at the Air Preheater Company in Wellsville. He enjoyed hunting , fishing and had sang in the Wellsville Lions Club Minstrel Show. Survivors include: His former wife Leola Perkins of Scio; 2 daughters Dee Hasard of Browns Mills, NJ., Carol[Chief Petty Office Kurt E.] Hoyer of Virginia Beach, VA. and a son Rodney[Susan]Perkins of Browns Mills, NJ. ; 2 brothers Lyle[Marilyn]Perkins of Wellsville and Robert[Faith]Perkins of Bolivar ; 4 grandchildren, Gerry Harris, Shawn Kelher, Melissa Wiesman and Brent Aldrich ; 8 great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews He was predeceased by 2 brothers ; Dick and Howard Perkins and a sister Ruth Dailey Friends are invited to call in the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville on Wednesday from 11 am to 2 pm and which time a funeral service will be held. Deacon Frank Pasquale will preside with burial in WoodlawnCemetery. Memorials may be made to either the SPCA or to the Humane Society.

February

Wellsville, NY

 Dorothy Marie Johnston Tracy, 95 of 160 Seneca Street died on Wednesday February 15, 2006 at the WellsvilleHighlandHealthcareCenter. She was born February 22, 1910 in DuBois,PA, the daughter of Robert and Margaret (Garrity) Bolam. On February 2, 1928 in DuBois she married Marvin Johnston who predeceased her on August 11, 1960. On July 10, 1974 she married Charles Tracy who predeceased her on July 22, 1997.  A long time Wellsville resident Marie spent her retirement years in FortCharlotte, Fl. She was a graduate of St. Catherine’s High School in DuBois and was an employee of Moore Turbine in Wellsville during WW II. She was a caterer for many years and her service ranged from running the concession stand at Tullar Field to organizing dinners in private homes to being one of the original owners of Johnston’s Hilltop in Richburg. She was avid and talented maker of crafts, quilts and ceramics, hobbies she passionately enjoyed. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and a former member of the Women of the Moose. She is survived by 4 sons; Howard Johnston of Spring, TX, Robert (Ruth) Johnston of Laurel, MD, Clifford (Gloria) Johnston of Bolivar, William (Margaret) Johnston of Cuba Lake, 2 daughters; Dorothy Johnston of Buffalo, Judy (Robert) Gray Jr. of Virginia Beach, VA, 13 Grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren, 1 brother; Joseph Bolam Jr. of Tuckerton, NJ and several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased in addition to her husbands by 5 brothers; Edward, Robert, William, Francis, and Joseph Bolam Sr., 3 sisters; Catherine Piper, Margaret Boring and Alice Reams. Friends are invited to a Memorial Mass on Saturday February 18^th at 11:00 am in the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville with Rev. Dennis Mancuso as Celebrant. Burial will be in SacredHeartCemetery. A reception will follow the Mass at the Bolivar Country Club. Memorial suggestions include the SPCAServingAlleganyCounty. Local arrangements are under the direction of the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc.*(There are 2 brothers named Joseph via adoption.)

Dateline: Wellsville, NY                              

 Norma Mae Main, 93 of 88 Williams Avenue passed away on Saturday February 18, 2006 at the WellsvilleHighlandHealthcareCenter. She has resided in Wellsville since 1934. She was born December 14, 1912 in Crystal, PA, the daughter of Freeman O. and Lenora (Hardy) Canfield. Norma was the eldest living descendant of her great grandfather Asa Canfield, whom with his brother Caleb, were amongst some of the earliest settlers of McKean County, PA. She attended schools in Crystal and Shinglehouse, PA and high Schools in Friendship and Richburg, NY while residing with her brothers in Nile after her mother’s death in 1924. Her lifelong affection for children is fondly remembered and was a reflection of her care and devotion in helping raise many of her 16 nieces and nephews as a young teen.  On November 21, 1932 in Richburg, she married Melvin Holley Main who predeceased her on February 14, 1986. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by a daughter, Beverly J. Willard in 2001, grandsons, Robert and Kevin Thomas in 1974 and great-grandson, Kevin Thompson 2001. Deceased siblings are sisters, Ruth Canfield in 1904, Hyla Blessing in 1988, Charlotte Johnson in 1992 and Canfield brothers, F. Neil in 1931, Glenn D. 1974 and Sherman O. in 1985. Norma is survived by 2 daughters, Shirley Howe of Clovis CA and Charlene Thomas of Rochester, NY, 2 sons, Richard (Elaine) Main of Chittenango, NY and Steven Main of Wellsville; grandchildren, Jean Anne Masswig of Orlando, FL, Neale Willard of Statesville, NC, Belinda Hritz of Garden City, ID, Lori Thompson of Paris, TN, Erica and Erin Main of Chittenango; seven great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and thirteen nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call on Thursday February 23^rd from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Friday February 24^th from 12:00 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. Robin George presiding. Burial will be in WoodlawnCemetery. Memorial suggestions include the SPCA Serving Allegany County or the Brookside Wesleyan Church of Wellsville.

Dateline Wellsville

Pauline C. Winans age 87 formerly of 73 Clark Street passed away on Monday February 20 at JonesMemorialHospital. She was born on February 1, 1919 in Bolivar to Floyd and Edith Wood Sprague. On November 27, 1957 in Wellsville she married Raymond H. Winans who predeceased her on September 14, 1998. Pauline was an employee of the former Kieser Glove Factory and for Argenteri’s Cleaners both in Wellsville. She attended the ChristianMissionaryAllianceChurch in Wellsville. She loved spending time with her family and with her faithful companion “Jodi”. Pauline will be remembered for her sense of humor and that she never lost it. Survivors include: 3 daughters, Kathy A. Winans of Wellsville, Tina M. {Robert]Lingenfelter of Wellsville and Donna[Frank]Brown of Valdosta, GA. ; a son David Jones of Brandon, MS. : 7 grandchildren, Becky Ridley, Mike Killeen, Jackie Cooper, Michael & Bryan Jones and Elizabeth & Christian Lingenfelter : several great grandchildren : a sister Alice Youmans of Florida as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased her first husband Victor Jones : 3 sisters Edith Gary, Inez Eaton and Mary Jones ; 2 brothers Francis and Lloyd Sprague ; a granddaughter Kayla Lingenfelter  Friends are invited to call on Thursday February 23 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm in the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. A funeral service will be held on Friday February 24 at 10:30 am in the Christian Missionary Alliance Church with Pastor Mike Brady presiding. Burial will be in StannardsCemetery and memorials may be made to either the SPCA or to the Alzheimer’s Association of Western New York.


Dateline Wellsville:

 R. Wayne Elliott of 143 East Genesee Street passed away on Friday February 24 at home with his family. He was born in Shinglehouse, PA to Reuben and Doris Yeager Elliott on Aug. 21, 1929. In Hempstead Long Island on August 15, 1951 he married Lois Hennessy who survives. Wayne was a former resident of RochesterNY. And Port Allegany, PA., moving to Wellsville in 1982. He graduated from BolivarHigh School and attended St. Bonaventure University. Wayne enlisted in the US Air Force and severed for 4 years obtaining the rank of Staff Sergeant and was an instructor in mathematics. He was raised in a family of small business owners. Wayne’s parents owned the Bolivar Lunch Room and he later became the Arch Way Cookie Distributor in Geneva, and then moved to Port Allegany, PA. and opened Elliott’s Bakery and Restaurant. Wayne then moved to Rochester and was a Supervisor for the food service at Xerox. In 1982 he moved to Wellsville to help start the Baking Curriculum in the Culinary Arts Department at the Wellsville Campus of AlfredState. He was an Associate Professor and in 1987 was honored as Educator of the year. During that time he was helping his son David at Elliott’s Bakery in Wellsville and became a Trustee and Compliance Office of the American Legion Post 702 in Wellsville. Wayne enjoyed the outdoors and in his retirement liked to raise pheasants. His memberships include, Life member of the Star Hose Company in Port Allegany, PA.,  former member of the Port Allegany Planning Commission, American Legion Post 702 of Wellsville and the Wellsville Moose Lodge. Surviving besides his wife are ; a daughter Susan[Albert]Meyer of Painesville, OH. ; 4 sons, David[Kathy] Elliott of Hyde Park, Mark[Linda]Elliott of Wellsville, Jon[Cheryl]Elliott of Scio and Greg[Lori]Elliott of Wellsville. 16 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren ; a sister Joan”Dawn”Elliott of Wellsville as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Gerald Elliott and a sister Joyce Elliott. Friends are invited to call on Monday February 27, 2006 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm in the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. A funeral service will held on Tuesday at 11 am in the funeral home with Rev. Matthew Kofahl Burial with full military honors will be held in MapleLawnCemetery in Bolivar and memorials may be made to either Home Care and Hospice or to the SPCA serving AlleganyCounty.

Dateline Wellsville:

 Mildred A. Cornelius formerly of Beech Hill Road passed away on Saturday February 25, 2006 in the WellsvilleManorCareCenter. She was born on August 1, 1914 to Benjamin and Elsie Chalker Latten. On May 5, 1933 in the Town of Willing she married Richard Cornelius who predeceased her in 1980. Mildred was a member of the York’s CornersMennoniteChurch and the Scio Senior Citizens. She enjoyed crafts, camping at Brezzy Point and the activities there and especially spending time with her family.Survivors include: 2 sons Edward[Ruth]Cornelius of Willing and Eugene[Marilyn]Cornelius of Wellsville ; a daughter Anita[Henry]Graham of Tiogo, PA. and a daughter in law Sandra Cornelius of Florida ; 19 grandchildren , several great grand and great great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 2 sons Gerald and Judy Cornelius and Fred Cornelius ; a grandson Michael Cornelius ; 2 great grand daughters ; 11 brothers and sisters  Friends are invited to call on Monday February 27 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm in the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday February 28 at 2 pm with Rev. Gene Miller . Burial will be in the York’s CornersCemetery and memorials may be made to Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Willing Fire Department or to the York’s Corners Mennonite Church Building Fund.
 

Dateline Wellsville

Edwin W. Gardner Sr. of the Murphy Mulvey Road passed away at home on Sunday February 26, 2006. He was born on December 31, 1925 in Wellsville to Harry and Lulu Koller Gardner. On October 18, 1975 he married Margariet  Lanterman who survives. Ed worked for the former Scoville and Brown Merchants in Wellsville and then joined the US Army and served during WWII. After the service he worked for Macler Industry in Friendship from where he retired from after over 30 years of service. Ed served as the Union Stewart for many years, was an avid bowler and enjoyed traveling on senior citizen trips. He was a member of the American Legion Post #702 of Wellsville. Surviving besides his wife: A son Edwin W. Gardner Jr. of Georgia ; 3 daughters Janet[Richard]Terwilliger of Jeffersonville, Donna Peeples of Cumming, GA. And Debbie[Robert]Vennard of Caneadea ; 4 stepsons, Robert[Wendy]Lanterman of Ludington, MI., Glen[Carol]Lanterman of Webster, Richard[Wendy]Lanterman of Bolivar and John Lanterman of Wellsville ; 2 step daughters Sheila Flynn of Canandaigua and Annette VanDruff of Honeoye Falls ; 22 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren ; a brother Kenny Gardner of Wellsville. He was predeceased by a sister Catherine Gardner Friends may call on Tuesday February 28 from 7-9 pm and on Wednesday March 1 from 10 am to 11 am in the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. A funeral service will take place at 11 am with Ralph Eastlack presiding. Burial will be in BathNationalCemetery and memorials may be made to Home Care and Hospice

 

March

Dateline: Wellsville

Frances Louise Goodsell a former resident of Alma and Stannards passed away on Tuesday March 7, 2006 in the Highland Health Care Center. She was born on September 20, 1909 in Haskell Flats in the Town of Hinsdale to Orris and Ailsie Clapp Burton. On October 2, 1936 she married Leo H. Goodsell who predeceased her on June 24, 1990. Frances had lived in Harrisburg Run before moving to Alma and then to Stannards. She graduated from HinsdaleCentralSchool and had taught for 5 years in a one room school house in the Hinsdale area. For many years she was a member of the AlmaUnitedMethodistChurch and later became a member of the StannardsUnited Methodist Church. Survivors include: 2 sons Donald[Bonnie]Goodsell formerly of Angelica and now of North Carolina and David[Sandra]Goodsell of Stannards ; 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren ; a brother Harry Burton as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister Helen Larabee. Friends may call on Saturday, March 11, 2006 in the J.W. Embser Sons F.H. in Wellsville from 11 am to 1 pm  at which time a funeral service will be held with Rev. Raymond Shaw presiding. Burial will be in the CubaCemetery and memorials may be made to the David A. Howe Library or to the donor’s choice.
 

Cuba/Bolivar, NY 

Geraldine H. Denning, 69 of 3585 Wolf Creek RoadCuba, died on Thursday March 16, 2006 at the home of her family in Bolivar. She was born April 4, 1936 in Buffalo,NY the daughter of William and Iola (Hepworth) Van Etten. She was a former employee of Birds Eye Foods in Avon and with her husband she had owned the former Friendship Resturant. After moving to Florida she owned and operated W & G’s Ceramics in DadeCity, Fl and was a home health aid and hospice aid. She returned to AlleganyCounty and was employed by Jan and Bev’s Home Care Inc. and did private duty home care. She was a member of the Zephyrhills Woman of the Moose, was and avid bowler, enjoyed square dancing and line dancing.  She was a member of the Belmont Grange and was associated with Heritage AFlame Ministries of Bolivar and the Jehovah’s Witnesses. She is survived by her spouse Ronald Denning Sr. of Bolivar, 2 Sons, Andy Denning and Ronald (Tamara) Denning Jr. both of North Carolina, 5 daughters, Wanda (Steven) Halsaver of Cuba, Penny (Coy Burdick) Denning, Ruth (Bob Simpson) Denning, Veronica Denning all of Bolivar, Deborah (David) Jones of Angelica, 5 step children, Kathy Denning and John Denning of Bolivar, Leo Denning of Westons Mills, David Denning of Belmont, Jack (Bonnie) Denning Jr. of Olean, 33 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 5 brothers, Robert Haskell of Fillmore, Raymond Van Etten of Kill Buck, Dean Redding of Salamanca, Edward Redding of Bolivar and Gordon Redding of North Carolina, 6 sisters, Beverly Van Etten, Hope (Roger) Bachman and Sandy Cornelius of Florida, Anna (Irving) Brooks of Franklinville, Sally Williams of Texas, Iola Crawford of Albion and several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by 3 sisters, Brenda Denning, Rosemary Dennis and Mary Louise Van Etten, 2 brothers, Stanley Van Etten and Earl Redding. Friends are invited to call on Monday March 20^th from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will be Monday at 2:00 pm in the funeral home, with Rev. Joseph Smith presiding. Memorial suggestions include Heritage AFlame Ministries 71 Boss Street Bolivar, NY 14715
 

Wellsville-

Virginia W. Freeman passed away March 11, 2006. She was a former resident of Rochester and is survived by her children; Penny[Walter]Engler, Norman[Beverly]Freeman, Nelson [Kathryn]Freeman, Bill[Judy] Freeman and Peter[Carol]Freeman : 20 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren ; 2 sisters Pauline[Ralph]Brown and Becky Parker ; many nieces, nephews and cousins ; Friends may call on Tuesday March 21 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm in the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. Funeral service from the TrinityLutheranChurch  in Wellsville on Wednesday at 11 am.

Wellsville, NY                                 
 

Karen A. Burke, 61 of 2818 Williams Grove Road died unexpected on Friday March 17, 2006. She was born September 26, 1944 in Lackawanna, NY the daughter of Kenneth and Clara (Braun) Smith. She was a graduate of the Immaculate Conception School, WellsvilleHigh School class of 1962 and the Olean Business Institute. She was a former waitress at the Fassett Hotel in Wellsville, was the Wellsville Village Clerk from 1966 to 1979 and was the Business Manager and Clerk of the Board of Education for Andover Central School from 1979 to her retirement in 2005. She was a member of the Woman of the Moose and an avid shopper. A devoted mother, grandmother and sister, Karen is survived by 1 son, Todd J. Burke and his partner David S. Monks both of Los Angeles, CA, 2 daughters, Molly J. (Lance) Carlin on Andover and Jennifer J. Burke of Dunkirk, 2 granddaughters, Jaycie and Kori Carlin, 1 sister, Susan S. Henry of Wellsville, 2 nieces, Kelly (Scott) Brien of Wellsville and Robin (James) Blake of Titusville, FL, several aunts, uncles, cousins and will be missed by her many friends. She was predeceased by 1 sister, Nancy L. McDowell in 2003. Friends are invited to share in the celebration of her life on Saturday March 25^th beginning at 2:00 pm at Andover Rod & Gun Club on Kilbane Road in Andover,NY. Memorial suggestions include St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital 501 St. Jude PlaceMemphis, TN38105-1942. Arrangements are under the direction of the  J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc.  

Dateline Wellsville

 John C. Dunham of Meservey Hill Road passed away on Thursday March 23, 2006 at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. He was born on June 23, 1912 in Wellsville to John B. and Orpha Barton Dunham. John was a life long resident of Wellsville. He graduated from WellsvilleHigh School in 1931 and attended AlfredUniversity. John served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII as a Technical Sergeant with the 499^th Bomb Squadron in Saipan. He held the position of Cryptologist which he also taught. John was awarded the American Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. Before entering the service he was employed by the Sinclair Refinery and by the Pink House as caretaker and gardener. After his discharge he was employed as a caretaker and gardener for several families in Wellsville. John retired at the age of 75 and enjoyed gardening, reading, keeping up with current events and was a history buff and will be most remembered for his profound knowledge of local history. John is survived by 7 great nieces and nephews, Dennis Dunham, Cort Dunham, Scott Dunham, Diane Jeffers, Jeanette Inzana, Rickie Dunham and Leona Pensyl ; close friends Dr. Julian and Marcile Woelfl, Dr. Raiz Din, Frank Jensen and Tom Hancock. Besides his parents he was predeceased 2 brothers Arnold and George Dunham ; and 3 nephews. Friends may call on Tuesday March 28 from 2 to 4 pm in the J.W.Embser Sons F.H. in Wellsville at which time a funeral service will be held with Rev. Mason Sorensen presiding. Burial will be in WoodlawnCemetery and in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the David A. Howe Library or to the donor’s choice.
 

Dateline: Belmont  

Ruby Peterson Jennings formerly of Feathers Creek Road passed away on Friday March 24, 2006 in the WellsvilleManorCareCenter. She was born on September 3, 1912 in Almond to Fay and Sarah Stearns Ferrin. On April 27, 1928 in Wellsville she married Victor Peterson who predeceased her on August 29, 1983 and on August 12, 1989 in Belmont she married Paul Jennings who predeceased her on September 13, 1997. Ruby was employed by Daystrom’s Furniture in Friendship, was seamstress and owned and operated Peterson’s Ceramics in Belmont for many years. She is a member of the AngelicaBibleChurch. Ruby had been a member of the Belmont Presbyterian Church and the First Baptist Church of Belmont. Survivors include: 2 sons, Carl[Marilyn]Peterson of Belmont and Donald Peterson of Wellsville ; 2 daughters, June[Herbert]Harrington of Belmont and Sarah[James]Bassinger of Petersburg, MI. ; a sister Alice Stephens of Canisteo ; 21 grandchildren, several great and great great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter Carol Burdick in 1997. Friends may call on Monday March 27 from 7-9 pm in the J.W.Embser Sons F.H. in Belmont. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday March 28 at 2 pm in the First Baptist Church of Belmont. Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery and memorials may be made to the Angelica Bible Church.

Scio, NY

Dwight E. “Ike” Clayson, 53 of 3133 Knights Creek Road died on Sunday March 26, 2006 at home following a year long battle with cancer. He was born August 21, 1952 in Wellsville the son of Clayton and Carol (Jackson) Clayson. On August 16, 1975 he married Linda Merry who survives. Ike was a 1970 graduated of WellsvilleHigh School and was employed as a machinist at Dresser – Rand Corporation in Wellsville since 1975. He was a member of the KnightsCreekEvangelicalChurch and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 1580. He loved spending time with his great nieces & nephews and was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting and being at his cabin.  Surviving in addition to his wife Linda, are 2 sons, Aaron Clayson and Brian Clayson both of Scio, 1 brother, Dean (Paula) Clayson of Wellsville, 2 sisters, Debra (Herb) Christian and Dale (James) Vossler both of Wellsville, his in-laws, Paul and Sylvia Merry of Scio and several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Daniel Clayson. Friends are invited to call on Wednesday 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 Thursday March 30^th at 1:00 pm in the funeral home with Pastor Carl Kemp presiding. Burial will be in Knights Creek Cemetery. Memorial suggestions include HomeCare & Hospice 118 N. Main Street Wellsville,NY14895 or Falck Cancer Center 600 Roe Avenue Elmira, NY 14905.

 Lyle Perkins -  Wellsville, NY

Lyle M. “Tunney” Perkins, 80 of 215 Madison Street died on Tuesday March 14, 2006 at JonesMemorialHospital. He was born April 10, 1925 in Scio,NY the son of Ary Alonzo and Flossie (Cornish) Perkins. He married Marilyn (Weber) Perkins on August 10, 1946 in Allentown, NY, a marriage lasting nearly 60 years. Tunney was raised in Hallsport and moved to Shinglehouse, PA in 1938. He graduated from high school in 1942 and then joined the U.S. Army. He served during WW II with the 513^th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 17^th Airborne Division. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge outside of Bastogne, where he lost many friends and fellow soldiers. He was employed at C. E. Air Preheater Company in Wellsville for 42 years, retiring in 1985. He coached youth baseball, football and basketball in the Wellsville area. He loved to hunt; fish and most of all watch his children play sports over the past 6 decades. He was also a member of the Morrison Hayes Post 702 American Legion in Wellsville. Surviving in addition to his wife Marilyn are 4 sons, Danny (Carol) Perkins of Tega Cay, SC, Butch (Hope) Perkins, Mike (Kim) Perkins and Jon Perkins all of Wellsville, 1 daughter, Cathy Litzburg of Chandler, AZ, 13 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 1 brother, Robert (Faith) Perkins of Bolivar and several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by 3 brothers, Howard, Richard and Donald Perkins and 1 sister, Ruth Daily. 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. The funeral will be Saturday March 18^th at 1:00 pm in the funeral home, with Rev. Randy Headley presiding. Burial will be in WoodlawnCemetery in Wellsville. Memorial suggestions include the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps or the Jones Memorial Hospital Memorial Fund.

April

Dateline Wellsville, NY  

Louis P.”Louie” Bianco of Trapping Brook Road passed away Friday March 31, 2006 at JonesMemorialHospital. On November 28, 1913 in Wellsville he was born to Vincent and Nicola Bianco. He married Constance Hodges in 1944 in Wellsville who predeceased him on December 9, 1996. Louie was a life long resident of Wellsville and long time businessman in shoe repair and concessions. At the age of 12 he started working for his Uncle Patsey Congelli in the shoe repair business and later owned his own repair shop. He became involved with concessions through Leon Paulman and became a fixture and many local fairs including over 30 years at the Andover Maple Festival. Louie had planned on attending the Festival this year so in his honor his concession stand will be opened. He was active in the Wellsville Lions Club for 49 years where he was a past president, worked on the minstrel show sets and will be remembered as walk on in the skit “Whistling Midgets”. His memberships include the Immaculate Conception Church, Life member of the Elks, member of the Moose and Life member of the Wellsville Lions Club. Survivors include: 2 daughters, Pam[John]Gena of Wellsville and Penny Bianco of Clifton Springs ; a grandson, Brad[Rebekah]Gena of Sevierville, TN. ; 2 great grandchildren Jael and Daniel Gena ; Godson Michael[Debbie]Lynch of Richburg and their children, Julie, Jennifer and Chris ; best friend and neighbor Janice Davis. Louie was predeceased by a grandson Jamie John Gena and a sister Mary Scarlato. Friends are invited to call Sunday April 2 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and on Monday from 10:00 to 10:30 am in theJ.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. A prayer service will follow at 10:30 am in the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am Monday in the Immaculate Conception Church with Monsignor Vincent Becker as Celebrant. Burial will be in SacredHeartCemetery and memorial suggestions include Children’s Hospital in Buffalo or to the Immaculate Conception School.
 

Belmont, NY

Helen L. MacEwan, 87 of 4 Charles Street Died on Sunday April 2, 2006 at home. She was born on April 16, 1918 in Ellicottville, NY the daughter of Herman C. and Evelyn (Quinlan) Salzer. In 1939 she married Charles Baxter who predeceased her on February 15, 1945. In 1951 she married Duncan MacEwan who predeceased her in June 7, 1993. Helen was a 1935 graduate of Bolivar CentralS chool and was employed as the Secretary for Belmont Central School for 29 ½ years, retiring in 1974. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Belmont, St. Mary’s Altar Society and the Jones Memorial Hospital Lilac Twig. She is survived by 1 son, Thomas C. (Mary) Baxter of Penfield, 3 stepsons, Carlton (Joan) MacEwan of Fillmore, Douglas (Yong Ac) MacEwan of Antelope, CA, Robert MacEwan of Winter Haven, FL, 1 sister, Lucille MacEwan of Belmont, 3 grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 3 step great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased in addition to her parents, by a brother, Thomas Eugene Salzer. Friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in BELMONT. Services will begin on Wednesday April 5^th at 10:30 am with a prayer at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Church in Belmont with Rev. Dennis Mancuso as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Memorial suggestions include the Belmont Free Library, the Amity Rescue Squad or the Allegany County Office for the Aging.
 

Dateline: Belmont

 Doris F. Washburn of the Baker Valley Road passed away on Monday March 20, 2006 at the Highland Health Care Center in Wellsville. She was born April 10, 1921 in Shinglehouse, PA. to Elmo and Dora Curtis Perkins. On February 3, 1940 in Bradford, PA., she married Donald Washburn who predeceased her on January 19,1993. Doris moved to Belmont with her husband in 1992. She had graduated from ShinglehouseHigh School and retired from CubaMemorialHospital’s business office after 16 years of service. She attended the BelmontUnitedMethodistChurch and was a member of the Order of the eastern Star in Cuba.Doris had a true passion for golf, she golfed at Six S three times a week with her friends. She enjoyed gardening, especially flowers and bird watching. For the past 2 years she had been living with Don and Joann Brown. Survivors include: 2 daughters Deborah Hunter of Belmont and Jean[John]Grafelman of Woodbury, MN. : 4 grandchildren ; Kristen[Patrick]Byrnes of Greece, Mark[Sarah]Hunter of Belmont, Paul[Lani]Grafelman of Big Lake, MN. And Benjamin Grafelman of Woodbury, MN : 2 great grandchildren and one on the way : a sister Lois McClain of Shinglehouse and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son in law Bob Hunter: a sister Helen Voorhees: 3 brothers Curtis, Olin and Edgar Perkins. Friends are invited to call on Tuesday March 28, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm in the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Belmont. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday at 1:30 pm  in the Funeral Home with Rev. Sandra Lasher presiding. Burial will be in Forest HillsCemetery and memorials may be made to the Belmont Library, BelmontUnitedMethodistChurch or to The Amity Rescue Squad.

 Belmont, NY

 George S. Brown, 92 of 5592 Cemetery Hill Road died on Saturday April 1, 2006 at JonesMemorialHospital in Wellsville. He was born January 6, 1914 in Canton, NY the son of Leon D. and Harriet E. (Shaw) Brown. On December 20, 1949 in New York City he married Ruth S. Odlin who predeceased him on June 22, 1999. George moved to Belmont in 1966 and had resided in Malone,NY from 1953 to 1966. He was a graduate of CantonHigh School and SyracuseUniversity class of 1937 with a degree in Forestry Management. He was employed by the U. S. Department of Agriculture in Soil and Water Conservation. He retiring in 1974. He was a member of the Allegany County Bird Club, the NRA, and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and was a former member of the United Church of Belmont. He is survived by 1 son, Leon G. Brown of Belmont, 1 brother, Hollis Brown of Canton and several nieces & nephews. Friends are invited to call on Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Belmont. A memorial service will be Friday April 7, 2006 at 11:00 am in the funeral home with Rev. Ron Sellers presiding. Memorial suggestions include the Environmental, Science and Forestry College Foundation 1 Forestry Drive Syracuse, NY 13210

Dateline: Wellsville

Joseph F. Lucas of 3454 Sunset Drive passed away on Saturday April 8, 2006 at Jones Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 29, 1919 in Boston, MA. To Jose and Adelina Tilos Lucas. On October 23, 1948 in Mamaroneck he married Mary Palm Serrecchio who predeceased him on April 7, 1980. Joseph was a former resident of Mamaroneck and moved to Wellsville nine years ago to live with his daughter. He was a veteran of the U.S.Army serving during WWII. Joseph came ashore at Normandy and received a purple heart in the Black Forest in Germany. He retired for the MamaroneckUnionFreeSchool District for over 30 years. He was a member of the St. Vito’s Church and part of its Dads Club in the 1960’s and was a member of the Mamaroneck American Legion Post #90. Joseph loved to garden and adored his grandchildren.Survivors include: a daughter, Therese”Terry”Fleischman of Wellsville ; 2 grandchildren, Kevin John Fleischman and Laura Fleischman both of Wellsville ; several nieces, nephews, sister in laws and brother in laws as well as special friends Lucy and Violet. He was predeceased by a brother Anthony Lucas and a nephew Michael Lucas. Friends are invited to call on Monday April 10 in the J.W.Embser Sons F.H. in Wellsville from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. A Prayer service will be held at 10 am on Tuesday April 11 in the Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from the Immaculate Conception Church at 10:30 am with Monsignor Vincent Becker presiding. Memorial wishes include The Salvation Army, Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps or to the SPCA. Burial will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Portchester.

Elkridge, MD / Wellsville, NY    

Donald Roy Edson, 80 of 6038 Montgomery RoadElkridge, MD died on Thursday April 27, 2006 at HowardCountyGeneralHospital in Columbia, MD. He was born October 27, 1925 in New York City the son of Herbert Roy and Rita Agnes (Van Valkenburgh) Edson. On October 26, 1947 in Friedburg,Germany he married Margaret Langstrof who survives. Don was a veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII and served with the Infantry and Military Police. After the war, they moved to New York City where Don earned a Bachelor of Science degree from NYU. They moved to Wellsville in 1949 after Don was hired at the C. E. Air Preheater Company. He eventually became the Advertising Manager for the company. He was a former member of the Wellsville Lions Club where he was involved in set designing for the Minstrel Show. He learned woodworking at AlfredState CollegeVocational School and enjoyed woodworking, home remodeling and family camping. Recent interests included photography and audio video recording. Surviving in addition to his wife Margaret are 3 children, Doug (Kathryn) Edson of Kennebunk, ME., Steven Edson of Elkridge, MD, Debbie (Guy) Anderson of Columbia, MD., 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 1 niece. He was predeceased by his sister, Doris Gayhart in 2002. Friends are invited to a graveside service on Saturday April 6^th at 11:00 am in the SacredHeartCemetery in Wellsville with Monsignor Vincent Becker presiding. Members of the Morrison Hayes Post 702 American Legion will provide military honors. There will be no prior visitation, but friends are invited to a reception and lunch at the Dyke Engine Company following the service. Memorial suggestions include any charity of the donor’s choice.

Belmont, NY

Lena M. Fuller, 87 of 4882 State Route 244 died unexpectedly Sunday April 30, 2006 shortly after arrival at JonesMemorialHospital in Wellsville. She was born December 20, 1918 in Andover,NY the daughter of Ariel and Bertha (Edwards) Doty. On August 12, 1938 she married Bernard Fuller who predeceased her on August 25, 1990. Lena was raised in Greenwood and was a long time resident of Angelica prior to moving Belmont in 2003. She and her husband owned and operated the family farm in Angelica for 43 years. She loved to sew and bake and will be especially remembered for her home baked rolls. She also enjoyed and was active in gardening up to and including the day she died. She was a member of the Wellsville Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.  She is survived by 1 son, Bruce (Ruth Ann) Fuller of Short Tract, 3 daughters, Barbara Taylor of Wellsville, Sandra (Gene) Fanton of Belmont, Susan Valis of Lincoln, RI, 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 14 great-great grandchildren, 1 brother, Homer (Carol) Doty of Belmont, 2 sisters, Bertha Brown of Wellsville, Shirley Cannioto of Wellsville and several nieces & nephews. Friends are invited to call on Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in BELMONT. The funeral will be Friday May 5^th at 2:00 pm in the funeral home with Maurice Cairns Overseer of the Wellsville Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses presiding. Additionally a memorial service will be Saturday at 2:00 pm in the Kingdom Hall on Chamberlain Street in Wellsville. Memorial suggestions include the Amity Rescue Squad.

Wellsville, NY

Bonnie L. Warboys, 59 of 1423 Alma Hill Road died unexpectedly on Saturday April 15, 2006 at ECMC in Buffalo, NY. She was born September 11, 1946 in Susquehanna, PA, the daughter of Carl and Florence (Kane) Henderson. On December 12, 1964 she married Robert Warboys who survives. Bonnie was a resident of Elba before moving to Wellsville in 1983. She was a former member of the Wellsville Central School Board of Education; she was active in the Allegany County Republican Committee, was a member of the NRA and the Morrison Hayes American Legion Post 702 Auxiliary in Wellsville. She enjoyed gardening and motorcycle trips. She is survived by her husband Rob of Alma, 3 children, Tammy (Jim George) Warboys of Nunda, Ira (Kimberly) Warboys of Wellsville, Sarah (Scott) Perkins of Belmont, 7 grandchildren, Lynn and David Johnson, Cole Perkins, Sadie, Anthony, Celina & Jaxson Warboys and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends are invited to a memorial service on Tuesday April 18^th at 2:00 pm in the American Legion Post 702, 23 Jefferson Street in Wellsville with Rev. Eugene Miller presiding. There will be no prior visitation. Memorial suggestions include the American Legion Post 702, 23 Jefferson Street Wellsville, NY 14895. Arrangements are under the direction of the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc.

Dateline: Belmont,NY.   

Edward W. Thomas, 82, of old State Road, Belmont, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 in the BathVeteransHospital. He was born on January 12, 1924 to John and Winifred Hughes Thomas. On December 20, 1947 in Freedom he married Helen Deats who survives. He retired from the former Hetzel Motors of Wellsville with over 30 years of service. Prior to his employment with Hetzel’s he worked for Phillippi’s in Fillmore. Ed was a charter member of the Short Tract Volunteer Fire Department. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the Philippines with the US Army Air Corps as a mechanic. He was a member of the American Legion in Fillmore and in 1955 he was the Allegany County Commander while a member of the former Short Tract American Legion Post 1770. In addition to his wife he is survived by his four children: 2 sons Dale[Susan]Thomas of Belmont and Robert[Susie]”Fuzzy” Thomas of Campbell ; 2 daughters, Terry[Duane]Gelser of Dalton and Suzanne Thomas of Belmont ; 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren ; a sister Gladys[John]Dildine of Arcade ;  a sister in law, Mrs. .John[Florence]Thomas of Centerville as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a Brother John Thomas Jr. Family and friends will be received in the J.W.Embser Sons F. H. in Belmont Today from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and on Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm at which time a funeral service will take place. Rev. Lee Williams will preside and a military service will follow the funeral service at the funeral home. Burial will take place in the FreedomCemetery and memorials may be made to either the Amity Rescue Squad in Belmont or to the American Heart Association.

Wellsville, NY

Mary J. Culbert, 86 of 2366 Stannards Road died on Monday April 10, 2006 at home. She was born June 23, 1919 in Genesee, PA the daughter of William and Margaret (Griffin) Wiles. On November 12, 1941 in Scio she married Paul F. Culbert who predeceased her on June 12, 1985. Mary assisted her husband with the family business the Paul F. Culbert and Sons Farm Implement Company, was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, the Father Brown Mission Club and the Genesee Valley Grange # 1109. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed her dog “Bear”, gardening, and the family farm in Scio. She is survived by 2 daughters, Margaret Ann Smith of Erie, PA and Kathleen Mary (Kim) Morrison of Lake Worth, FL, 4 sons, Richard Culbert, John Culbert and Michael (Louella) Culbert all of Wellsville and Roger (Marcella) Culbert of Fillmore, 18 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Suzanne Nowacki in 1997, 2 grandsons, Matthew Allen Culbert in 1972 and Roger Paul Culbert in 1990, a daughter in law Susan Culbert in 2003, and 2 brothers, Charles and John Wiles. Friends are invited to call on Monday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 am at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow visitation on Tuesday (April 18, 2006) at 10:30 am in the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville with Monsignor Vincent Becker as Celebrant. Burial will be Sacred Heart Cemetery and memorial suggestions include the Immaculate Conception School Memorial Fund or a charity of the Donor’s choice.
 

May

Dateline Wellsville

Ernest F.”Ernie” Mitchell age 77 passed away on Thursday May 4, 2006 at JonesMemorialHospital. He was born on August 13, 1928 in Alburg, Vermont to Edward J. and Luvia Mitchell and on August 1, 1953 in Rochester he married Nina DiTondo who survives. Ernie was a former resident of Rochester who moved to the Wellsville area in 1982. He attended school in Alburg, Vermont and served with the U.S. Army Engineers 587 Field Maintenance in Germany during the Korean War. He retired from General Motors after 29 and a half years as a machine operator. Ernie was a member of the American Legion, V.F.W, and the Moose of all of Wellsville. He loved the outdoors, nature,  bowling and hunting. Surviving besides his wife are 2 daughters, Luanne(Henry)DeCaire of Rochester and Filomena(Brad)Amedeo of Rochester ; a son Edward Mitchell of Aurora, NE. ; 3 grandchildren, Alexis and Lauren Amedeo and Cassandra Mitchell ; a sister Joyce(Tom)Mason of Holley and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and sisters. Friends may attend a memorial mass on Monday May 8, 2006 in the Immaculate Conception Church at 10:30 am with full military honors. Monsignor Vincent Becker will preside with burial in SacredHeartCemetery and memorials may be made to Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Arrangements are under the direction of the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home.


Winter Park, Florida  

Dorothea Marie Schiavi, 78 a former resident of Wellsville, died on Thursday May 4, 2006 at her home in Florida following a battle with head and neck cancer. She was born November 28, 1927 in Wayland the daughter of Dr. Norbert W. and Frances M. (Leney) Kuch. On October 23, 1948 in Rochester she married Edward Schiavi who predeceased her on August 21, 1966. Dottie was a 1945 graduate of WaylandHigh School and attended NazarethCollege. While living in Wellsville, she was associated with the family businesses, Wellsville House of Glass and Palmer Aeromotive. She was a former member of the Immaculate Conception Church and the Wellsville Country Club. She moved to Florida in 1973 and was employed by the OrangeCountyAdministrativeBuilding and Code Department. She also was the accountant for her daughter Marie’s business and a supporter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America. She is survived by 1 son, William Schiavi of Raleigh, NC, 4 daughters, Chick (Mark) Casagrande of Wellsville, Marie Schiavi of Winter Park, FL, Julia Schiavi and her husband Andrew Lord of East Haddam, CT, Anne Schiavi of Winter Springs, FL, 5 grandchildren, Lindsay, Angie, Jon, Richie, Nena, 1 Sister, Frances Kuch of Livingston, Texas, 3 Sisters in law, Anne (Bud) Stahl of Avon, Rita Steinbach of Colorado Springs, CO, Dorothy Schiavi of Dansville, a close personal friend Donna Loggie of Winter Park, FL, several nieces & nephews and her constant canine companion Winkie. She was predeceased in addition to her husband by a son, Paul Schiavi in 1999 and 2 brothers, Norbert and Raymond Kuch. Friends are invited to a memorial Mass on Tuesday May 9^th at 10:00 am in the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville with Monsignor Vincent Becker as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Pius Cemetery in Cohocton. Memorial suggestions include The Dorothea Schiavi SPCA Fund, payable to ChildrenFirst % 4448 Edgewater DriveOrlando, FL32804. Local arrangements are under the direction of the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc.

Wellsville, NY

Edward D. Cornelius, 72 of 941 Stonedam Road died on Thursday May 11, 2006 shortly after arrival at JonesMemorialHospital. He was born on March 4, 1934 in the Town of Willing to Richard and Mildred Latten Cornelius. On June 20, 1964 in Wellsville he married Ruth Sherman who survives. Edward was a life long resident of this area. He had worked for several companies and had retired from the Worthington Corporation in 1984. He was a life member of both the Alma and Whitesville Rod and Gun Clubs and a member of the NRA. He loved the outdoors including hunting, fishing and competition shoots. Surviving besides his wife: a daughter Sheryl Lafferty of Wellsville ; 7 sons, Roger(Shelly) Cornelius of Oswego, Terry(Kim)Cornelius of Rushville, OH. , Randy(Lynn)Cornelius of Alma, Stephen(Eileen)Cornelius of Buffalo, Robert(Jeanett)Cornelius of Wellsville, Ron(Valerie)Cornelius of Coudersport, PA., Gunnery Sergeant Don(Maggie)Cornelius serving in the US Marines in Yakima,WA. ; 16 grandchildren ; 9 great grandchildren ; a brother Eugene(Marilyn)Cornelius of Wellsville and a sister Anita(Henry)Graham of Tioga, PA as well as several nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by his first wife Darla; 2 brothers Fred Cornelius and Gerald Cornelius ; a great granddaughter and a son in law Bill Lafferty. Friends are invited to call on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm in the J.W. Embser Sons F. H. in Wellsville. A funeral service will be held on Monday at 2 pm in the funeral home with Ralph Eastlack presiding. Burial will be in YorksCornersCemetery and memorials may be made to the American Caner Society.

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Wellsville, NY
Daniel M. Green Jr., 36 of 134 Scott Avenue died unexpectedly on Tuesday August 1, 2006. He was born on August 7, 1969 in Wellsville the son of Daniel M. and Ronica (Kellog) Greene Sr. Danny was a 21 year employee of D & J Body Shop in Wellsville. He is survived by his parents Dan & Paula Greene of Wellsville, 2 children, Daniel M. Greene III and Taylor I. Greene both at home, 4 sisters, Amy Greene of San Antonio, Texas, Linda Greene and Lisa Muska both of Wellsville and Jodi Lloyd of Rochester, 2 step brothers, Scott and Brad Watson both of Wellsville and several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his mother Ronica M. Greene on January 3, 2001. A memorial service will be planned for a later date. Memorial suggestions include The Wellsville All Sports Booster Club % of Voni Walker, Treasurer 23 W. State Street Wellsville, NY 14895. Arrangements are under the direction of the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home I

Henry Gabriel of Greenwood, New York, 89, died Saturday, August 12, 2006 at the WellsvilleManorCareCenter. He was born on September 17^th, 1916 in Los Angeles, California, the son of Frank and Theresa Marie (Celenza) Gabriel.  On March 23, 1948 he married Rosa B. Steele of Iaeger,West Virginia, who survives.Henry attended various seamanship schools and graduated from the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut and received a commission in the Merchant Marines.  He received a federal license as a marine engineer in steam and diesel engines.  He was in the maritime service years before World War II and throughout the war and served in both the Atlantic and Pacific theatres.  Henry resigned his commission in 1946 and then moved to Iaeger, West Virginia where he owned and operated Peoples Drug Store with his wife, Rosa, for many years. Afterwards, the family moved to Brooklyn for 3 years where Henry was in real estate.  In 1953, they moved to Greenwood, New York and started the BelleRoseMotel before moving to Wellsville, New York in 1959 where he owned and operated the Wellsville Motel for more than twenty years, retiring in August 1979.Henry was a retired member of the Marine Engineers Benevolent Association and a former member of the Iaeger, W.Va. and Wellsville, N.Y. Rotary Clubs.  He was a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International.  He sponsored the Henry and Rosa Gabriel Scholarships for local schools including Wellsville Central High, GreenwoodHigh School, and Alfred State College.  He was predeceased by four brothers, Dr. Peter Gabriel, Nicholas Gabriel, Dr. Daniel Gabriel, and Michael Gabriel.  Surviving besides his wife are five children, Robert Gabriel of Newark, New York, Theresa (Makis) Messoloras of California, Diane (George) Fogarty of Coral Springs, Florida, Darrell Gabriel of Caledonia, New York, and Susan (Mark) Lochner of Ontario, New York; As well as nine grandchildren, Jason Gabriel, Irene Messoloras, Demetra Messoloras, Nicholas Messoloras, Rachelle Lochner, Melissa Lochner, Dionne Fogarty, Danielle Fogarty, Danise Fogarty and two great grandchildren, Sara Gabriel and Michael Dalo and three sister-in-laws, Susan Gabriel, Mary Gabriel, and Anne Gabriel.Flowers are gratefully declined.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rotary Club of Wellsville, P.O. Box 391,Wellsville, N.Y.14895.The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, August 16^th   at the Embser Funeral Home, 34 West State Street in Wellsville where the funeral will be held on August 17^th at 11:00 am with the Rev. Don Mosley presiding.  Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.nc.