Ted E. CROWELL

Ted E. CROWELL, 92, of Wellsville, NY, died Saturday, January 11, 2025 in Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital, Murrells Inlet, SC. 

Born December 25, 1932, in Rushford, he was the son of Gerald D. and Hazel Tefft Crowell. On June 17, 1961, in Angelica, he married the former Marjorie Cameron, who survives. A graduate of Rushford High School and Simmons Institute of Funeral Service in Syracuse, he served honorably with the US Army in graves registration during the Korean War. Ted earned his New York State funeral director’s license in 1954. He began his funeral service career at Wolcott Funeral Home in Angelica, moving to Wellsville in 1961 to manage Mulholland Funeral Home prior to purchasing it. Ted owned and operated Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home in Wellsville until his retirement in 2018. He was active in numerous civic and community organizations, including Grace United Church, Wellsville Ambulance Service, Salvation Army, American Red Cross, serving as past treasurer, Shriners, Wellsville Rotary Club, serving as past president, Morrison B. Hayes American Legion Post #702, Wellsville Exchange Club, and David A. Howe Library Club. He was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Wellsville Rotary Club. Ted was the longest serving and most active Allegany County Coroner in county history. He was elected in 1979 and served until the end of 2019. 

Surviving besides his wife, Marjorie, are: four daughters, Jennifer (Paul) Gonska of Surfside, SC, Megan (Brett) Crowell-Shear of Oakmont, PA, Heather Crowell-Farr of Murfreesboro, TN, and Pamela (Chad) Crowell-Ketchner of Wellsville; three grandchildren, Cameron (Patrick Owen) Farr, Brady Ketchner, and Dalton Ketchner; two nieces, Beverly Crowell and Maribeth Crowell, both of Arkport; and a sister-in-law, Sandra Cameron of Alfred Station. He was predeceased by two grandchildren, Ashley Gonska and Zackary Gonska; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert B. and Glenora Crowell and Francis and Hilda Crowell; a nephew, Gerald Crowell; and a brother-in-law, Donald Cameron. 

Friends may call Friday, January 24, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday in Grace United Church, 289 North Main Street, Wellsville 14895. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville. Military Rites will be accorded by members of Morrison B. Hayes American Legion Post #702. 

Memorials may be made to SPCA serving Allegany County, Shriners Children’s Hospitals, or a charity of the donor’s choice. 

Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.

With sadness, we announce the death of our friend and colleague, Ted E. Crowell. We extend our sympathy to his wife, Marge, and their family. 

Ted dedicated his life to serving his fellow man. From his service in the US Army with graves registration in the Korean War, to his long tenure as a Funeral Director and Coroner in Allegany County, he placed the needs of others first. He answered the call, day or night, storm or calm, and devoted his care and attention to the situation before him. 

Rest in peace, Ted.