Obituaries

Jan 29, 2009

Scio, NY - David Wayne Woodruff, 38, of 4056 State Route 19 died on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester following a brief illness; with his wife and family at his side. He was born January 20, 1971 in Olean the son of Wayne and Donna (Doner) Woodruff. On December 24, 1998 in Wellsville he married...

Jan 12, 2009

Alma, NY - Linda J. Hicks, 50, of 6619 County Road 18 died on Monday January 12, 2009 at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville, following a lingering illness. She was born July 10, 1958 in Hornell, NY the daughter of the late Levi and Janice (Mix) Williams. Linda was raised in the Bolivar area. She was formerly employed by the...

Dec 11, 2008

Wellsville, NY - A Memorial Mass for Deborah Mae O’Hara, who entered eternal life on December 11, 2008, will be celebrated on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 11:00 am at the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville,with Rev. Msgr. Vincent Becker as celebrant.

Oct 18, 2008

Margaret A. Harris died at home in Sarasota, Florida October 18, 2008, following a brief illness. In her 88 graceful years, Margaret blessed the lives of her husband Keith Harris and her three children and their spouses, Owen Harris and Peggy Klimek of Bradenton, Florida; Holly Harris and Charlie Dattola of Cohasset, Massachusetts; and Steve Harris and Patti Zaknich of...

Jul 23, 2008

Wellsville - Annette K. "Yia-Yia" Gianas of Brooklyn Avenue passed away on Tuesday, January 1, at The Pines in Olean. She was born on June 11, 1932 in Wellsville to Kostantinos "Gus" and Sophia Cretekos. On February 20, 1955 in Sykea, Greece she married John P. Gianas who predeceased her on July 23, 2008. Annette was a lifelong resident of...

Dec 31, 2005

Wellsville, NY - Adelaide McClure Wightman, 96, formerly of 204 East Pearl Street passed away on Tuesday, November 6, at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. She was born, the youngest of 9 children, to Oscar and Minnie Shearer McClure on September 17, 1916 in Salamanca. On March 29, 1941 she married Walter "Red" Wightman who predeceased her on December 31,...

Jun 4, 2002

Wellsville, NY - Paula K. (Eck) Willis of Howard Street passed away on Wednesday February 17 at Jones Memorial Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 26, 1946 in Bradford, PA. to Truman S. and Helen (Jones) Eck. On December 28, 1974 she married Donald M. Willis who predeceased her on June 4,...

Apr 24, 2002

Wellsville, NY – The friends and family of Thomas and Lorena Condon are invited to a graveside service on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, beginning at 11:00 am at Yorks Corners Cemetery. Thomas passed away on April 24, 2002, and Lorena passed on October 30, 2024. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com .

Dec 22, 2001

Wellsville, NY - Stephan Paradzsik of Early Street passed away in Rochester on Thursday, December 22, 2001. He was born on December 8, 1924 in Siklos, Hungary to Andres and Teresa Madenszioler Paradzsik. On October 10, 1945 he married Hilda Gast who predeceased him September 23, 1992. He later married Elaine Butts who predeceased him on March 4, 2005. Stephan...

Aug 18, 2001

Wellsville, NY - Helen I. Kosa of Fulmer Valley Road passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2001, at Jones Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 15, 1924 in Dorna, PA. to Brady and Erma Wolf Geer. On February 23, 1946 in Wellsville she married Ernie Kosa who survives. Helen served during WWII in the Women's Army Corps where she...

Jun 10, 2001

Wellsville - Michael Jan Ludden of the Wightman Road passed away on Friday, June 10, 2001, at home. He was born on June 26, 1943 in Wellsville to Mark E. and Marguerite Dates Ludden. On July 24, 1966 in Genesee, Pa. he married Elizabeth "Beth" Dwyer who survives. Mike graduated from Wellsville High School in 1961and worked for Dresser Rand...

Jul 23, 2000

Wellsville, NY - Fern A. Bostley, 84, of 689 Trapping Brook Road died on Friday, August 28, 2009 at Jones Memorial Hospital. She was born August 15, 1925 in Wellsville the daughter of William and Dora (Heers) Teller. On December 17, 1949 in Wellsville she marred Thomas Bostley who predeceased her on July 23, 2000. Fern was raised in Wellsville...

Jun 29, 1999

Wellsville, NY - Charles R. Reuning, formerly of Wellsville, who died June 29, 1999 in South Carolina, will be reinterred in Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellsville on Saturday, June 2, 2012. Friends are invited to a graveside service at 11:00 am in the cemetery

Jun 8, 1997

Belmont, NY - Lucile M. Bliven, age 88, of State Route 244 passed away on Monday, October 8, at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. She was born in the Town of Ward on February 7, 1924 to Emitt and Gladys Ward Cline. On March 1, 1949 in Wellsville she married Paul Bliven who predeceased her on June 8, 1997. Lucile...

Dec 11, 1996

Wellsville, NY - Mary Kathryn “Kay” Peet, age 93, of Peet Avenue passed away on Monday, August 15, at Manor Hills. She was born on August 19, 1922 in Points, WV. to Montary and Eva Elizabeth Graybel Puffinburger. On June 28, 1940 in Genesee, PA., she married Leo Peet who predeceased her on December 11, 1996. Kay was a stay...

Nov 15, 1996

Wellsville - Dorothy M. Stonham of Pine Street, formerly of the Coyle Hill in Scio, passed away on Saturday April 4 at Jones Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 21, 1921 in Eldred, PA. to George and Minnie Main. On October 27, 1944 she married Robert Stonham who predeceased her on November 15, 1996. Dorothy was a long time...

Dec 1, 1991

Belmont, NY - Doris Hornburg Burton, age 86, of John Street passed away on Thursday, October 24, at the Hart Comfort House in Wellsville. She was born on February 3, 1927 in Wellsville to Walter and Ruth Hornburg. On October 10, 1958 she married Lou L. Burton Sr. who predeceased her on December 1, 1991. Doris graduated from Wellsville High...

Dec 29, 1989

Belmont, NY - Robert A. Graham of Trianna Street passed away on Saturday January 23 at Jones Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 25, 1917 in the Town of Amity to Eugene and Angie Smith Graham. On March 8, 1947 in Belmont he married the former Jean M. Patrick who predeceased him on December 29, 1989. Bob was a...

Belmont, NY - Friends of Tony are invited to call on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 3 pm to 6 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home of Belmont, 17 Schuyler Street. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, November 7, 2024 , at 10 am , at Holy Family Church, 5 Milton Avenue, Belmont, NY...

Wellsville, NY - Iris Bahamonde died after a courageous, albeit short battle with COVID-19. She is pre-deceased by her youngest son Samuel Perez and by her first and beloved husband Pedro Perez. She is survived by her eldest son Pedro Perez & his wife; her grandchildren Yasmine Perez, and Aramis Bahamonde Perez and his wife; her great grandchild Alejandro Nelson...