Wellsville, NY

Conrad F. Stark, formerly of 458 S. Main Street passed away on January 6, 2004 at the home of his son Paul in Olean, NY.  He was born on May 6, 1910 in Mount Vernon, NY the son of Frank and Katherine (Reich) Stark.  On April 12, 1941 in St. Vincent DePaul’s Church in New York City he married Eunice Seabott who predeceased him on October 1, 1969. 

Conrad graduated from New York University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.  He served with the Merchant Marines from 1941 to 1945.  He was employed by Air Preheater from 1946 to 1968, at first in New York City then transferring to Wellsville in 1948.  He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Morrison Hayes Post 702 American Legion in Wellsville and a longtime member of the Wellsville Country Club.  He was an avid golfer, sports fan, and skilled woodworker. 

He is survived by 3 sons: Paul (Bonnie) Stark of Olean, NY, Timothy Stark of Lowell, MA, Peter (Rose) Stark of Ashville, NY; 4 Grandchildren: Michael (Cheryl) Ligus of Rochester, NY, Carolyn Ligus of Rochester, NY, Paul Stark Jr. of Guilderland, NY, Andrew Stark of Virginia Beach, VA; and 4 great-grandchildren: Krystal, Alysia, Cory, and Brent Ligus of Rochester, NY.

In addition to his wife, Conrad is predeceased by his parents, brother Michael Stark; sister Catherine Stark; 1 daughter: Kathryn Stark Ligus; and 1 grandson: Brian Ligus.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday, January 8, 2004 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. A prayer will be held on Friday at 10:30am in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am in the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville with Rev. Dennis Mancuso as celebrant.  Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Wellsville.  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Jones Memorial Hospital Memorial Fund or Homecare and Hospice (1225 W. State Street Olean, NY 14760).