Whitesville, NY

Frieda Hanson Howe a former 60 year resident of 528 Main Street passed away on Wednesday November 12, 2003 at the Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls, NY. She was born August 12, 1917 in Newport, ME.; the daughter of Fred L. and Mabel (Newcombe) Hanson. On August 24, 1935 in Belmont, NY she married C. Dexter Howe, who predeceased her on October, 21, 1974.

Frieda was a graduate of Belmont High School, was a member of the Cherry Circle, Current Events Club and the 31 Club all of Whitesville, as well as being the oldest member of the Whitesville Fire Department Auxiliary.

She is survived by 1 daughter, Diana (Thomas) Webster of Beaver Dams, NY. 3 grandchildren, Christina (Moises) Ramirez of Willimantic, CT., Thomas Dexter (Lisa) Webster of Savona, NY., Scott Everett (Cindi) Webster of Athens, PA., 6 great grandchildren and 1 niece. She was predeceased by 1 brother, Everett Lowell Hanson in 1974.

There will be no prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend the graveside service on Friday November 14^th at 11:00 am in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville, NY. Captain Moises Ramirez will preside and memorial suggestions include the Whitesville United Methodist Church or the Whitesville Fire Department Auxiliary. Arrangements are under the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home inc. in Wellsville.