Coudersport, PA

LINCOLN E. “Link” BURTON 86 of 3109 Madison Hill passed away on Tuesday May 25, 2004 at home surrounded by his family. He was born June 27, 1917 in Coudersport, PA the son of David and Dorothy (Owens) Burton. On August 31, 1937 in Richburg he married M. June Atkinson who predeceased him on June 3, 1987.

Link was first employed with the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and later was a crane operator for the L. C. Whitford Company in Wellsville for 44 years, retiring in 1984. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Union Local 832B, a life member of the Genesee Hose Company # 5 and a 20 year member of the New York Steam Engine Association Inc. He was an avid bowler for the Wellsville Travel Service and enjoyed hunting & fishing. He was a 6:00 am patron of the Texas Hot for over 50 years and was known in the area for his cement work.

He is survived by 2 sons: Richard E. Burton and Robert W. (Patricia) Burton both of Wellsville. A daughter Ruth (Donald) Richmond of Scio, 10 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, a brother; Paul Burton of Hilton and several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased, in addition to his wife by a daughter Patricia M. Allen on May 25, 1995, a daughter in law; Jill R. Burton on March 19, 2004, 2 brothers; Frank O. Burton and Lester Burton, 2 sisters: Adelaide White and Esther Raymer.

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 May 29, 2004 at 11:00 am in the funeral home with Rev. Ralph Eastlack presiding. Burial will be in Stannards Cemetery and the family suggests memorials to the Genesee Hose Company # 5, Home Care & Hospice, and the SPCA Serving Allegany County or to a charity of the donor’s choice.