Wellsville, NY

Florence N. ”Flo” Schrlau of 202 Maple Ave. died Sunday November 23, 2003 at Jones Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 12, 1913 in Wellsville to Charles and Marcella [Gibbons] Tait. On October 26, 1938 she married Howard Schrlau who predeceased her on March 21, 1954. Flo had lived in many places but Wellsville had been her home for many years. She worked at the former Village Coffee Shop and was a member of the VFW auxiliary both in Wellsville. She loved animals, especially cats and supported the SPCA.

Survivors include: her daughter Esther Costello of Wellsville. 

2 grandsons: Robert M. [Betty] Costello of Wellsville and William Costello of  Westerville,OH.; 5 granddaughters: Sandra Carlin of Wellsville, Carolyn McAhon of Charleston,SC ,Donna Baker of Webster, Barbara [Gary] Jordan of Wellsville, and Cynthia Costello of Wellsville; 14 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. Her care giver and friend Barb Roeske of Wellsville;  She was predeceased by a brother Gerald Tait and a sister Louise Cole.

 Friends are invited to call on Friday November 28 from 12 noon to 2pm in the J.W.Embser Sons F.H. in Wellsville followed by a Funeral service at 2pm in the Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery and Memorials may be made to the Allegany County SPCA.