U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
DAVID M. LOUCKS
JANESVILLE, Wis. - David M. Loucks, 50, of Janesville, formerly of Wellsville, passed away Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000, at Mercy Hospital, Janesville.
He was born in Salamanca on Nov. 8, 1949, the son of Lester and Betty Lou (Morton) Loucks.
On Dec. 22, 1984, in Craig, Iowa, he married JoAnn L. Moller, who survives.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, David M. Loucks, Jr., and Justin L. Loucks, both of Mexico, Mo.; his parents, Lester and Betty Lou Loucks of Williamsville; a sister, Pamela (Patrick) McNey of Conesus, N.Y.; four brothers, Douglas (Dianne) Loucks of Walworth, N.Y., Terry (Laura) Loucks of Wellsville, Christopher (Sue) Loucks of Tonawanda, N.Y., and Brian (Libby) Loucks of Cuba, N.Y.; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, in-laws and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 1, in Kenmore United Methodist Church, Kenmore, N.Y., with Rev. Don Weaver officiating. Burial will be in Craig Cemetery, Craig, Iowa.
Schneider Funeral Home, Janesville, Wis., is assisting the family with arrangements.
HARRY R. LEON
ANDOVER -- Harry R. Leon, 82, of 1969 county Road 22, died Sunday (Feb. 3, 2002) in Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport, Pa., after a brief illness.
He was born Jan. 12, 1920, in Oswayo, Pa., the son of Frank and Mildred Preece Leon.
On June 22, 1947, in Wellsville, he was married to Eleanor Eames, who survives him.
He had resided in the Independence area for the past 55 years and had been a member of the Andover F&AM Lodge 558 for over 50 years.
He was a self-employed truck driver, mechanic and was the operator of Leon Enterprises, dealing with hay and Christmas trees.
Surviving besides his wife are a daughter, Linda (Thomas) Ensman of Honeoye, N.Y.; a granddaughter, Kali Ensman of Honeoye; a brother, Earl (Mary Ann) Leon of Mt. Dora, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother, Edwin Leon.
Friends may call at the Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home in Wellsville on Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at which time services will be held. Rev. Lee Williams of the First United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, in Wellsville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Western New York or Macular Research Dept. of N.Y.S. Commission for the Blind, 295 Main St., Ellicott Square Building, Buffalo, N.Y., 14203.
Harry R. Leon
Funeral services for Harry R. Leon of Andover, who died Feb. 3, will take place at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, in the Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home, Wellsville, where friends are invited to call from 10 a.m. until time of services Saturday. Rev. Lee Williams officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville.
RONNIE M. CLINE
BELMONT - Ronnie M. Cline, 48, of 42 Greenwich Street, died Sunday (Aug. 27, 2000) in Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville.
EDNA M. JONES
MESA, Ariz. - Edna M. Jones died unexpectedly in her home on Monday, Aug. 21, 2000.
JAMES W. NORRIS
WELLSVILLE - James W. Norris, 74, of 56 Fassett Lane, died Tuesday (Aug. 29, 2000) in the Highland Healthcare Center following a brief illness.
RUTH D. JOHNSON
SCIO -- Ruth D. Johnson, 81, of 4991 Snowball Hollow Road, died Wednesday (Dec. 5, 2001) in Jones Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born Oct. 31, 1920, in Woodhull, N.Y., the daughter of Ray and Carrie Hubbard Seely.
She was a lifelong resident of the Scio area and had attended school in both the Vossburg District School and the Allentown Union School.
On April 10, 1938, in Wellsville, she was married to Willis D. Johnson, who died Oct. 20, 1990.
In 1979 she retired from the housekeeping department of Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville after 12 years of service.
She was a member of the Knights Creek Evangelical Methodist Church in Scio.
Survivors include sons, David D. Johnson of Scio and Jack R. Johnson of Randolph, N.Y.; daughters, Dawn (Dale) Burgess of Wellsville and Cheryl (Jonathan) Elliott of Scio; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by daughters Carla Evans in 1999 and Darla Johnson in 1943; sisters, Lida Mae Seely, Pearl Louise Seely and Thelma M. Lapp; and brothers, Kenneth B. Seely and Duane E. Seely.
Friends may call at the Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held there on Monday, at 1 p.m., Rev. Carl Kemp of the Knights Creek Evangelical Methodist Church, officiating. Burial in the Fairlawn Cemetery in Scio.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Knights Creek Evangelical Methodist Church.
Ruth D. Johnson
Funeral services for Ruth D. Johnson of Scio, who died Dec. 5, will take place at 1 p.m., Monday, in the Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home, Wellsville, where friends are invited to call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday. Rev. Carl Kemp of the Knights Creek Evangelical Methodist Church will officiate. Burial in Fairlawn Cemetery, Scio.
WILLIAM DONALD JOYCE
WELLSVILLE -- William Donald Joyce, 67, of 19 Pine St., Wellsville, died Wednesday (Oct. 31, 2001) at Jones Memorial Hospital.
Born Dec. 16, 1933 in Andover, he was the son of Vincent J. and Alice Graves Joyce.
Don was raised and resided in Andover until 1957 when he moved to Wellsville.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict.
He was a member of the National Honor Guard in Washington, D.C. and had been a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
He was formerly employed as a superintendent for the Joyce Western Corp. of Andover and later was a heavy equipment operator for the pipeline industry with Local 832.
He was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Andover and the B.P.O.E. Lodge #1495 in Wellsville.
He loved spending time with his grandchildren, his nieces and nephews and his friends at the Dill Pickle.
Survivors include a son, Bradley (Teresa) Joyce of Wellsville; two daughters, Victoria (Scott) Middaugh of Wellsville and Suzanne (Kevin) Caschera of Wellsville; seven grandchildren, Brad, Travis, Don, Jessica, Tom, Kyle and Jared; two brothers, James V. (Helma) Joyce of Andover, Charles H. (Lorraine) Joyce of Andover; two sisters, Maryann (Abe) Davis of Andover and Sandra (Charles) Howland of Andover; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Rita Borne of Wellsville.
He was predeceased by a sister, JoAnn Dibble; and his former wife, Marianne Allen Joyce on March 17, 1987.
Friends of Don are invited to call at the home of James and Helma Joyce, 839 State Route 417, Andover, on Friday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Services will begin with a prayer service at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Joyce residence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at noon in the Blessed Sacrament Church in Andover.
Rev. Fred Fingerle will be the celebrant. Burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Andover.
Memorials are suggested to Comstock Hospice Care Network.