Edwin Miller

Family/Spouse: Eva Allen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Bassett. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mildred married James Milton Allen on 27 Sep 1919. James (son of Andrew K. Allen and Viola Deanthe Ferrin) was born on 14 May 1894 in West Almond, Allegany County, New York; died on 14 Nov 1961 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York; was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Friendship, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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YANKEETOWN, Fla. -- Dorothy Schwab, 83, of Yankeetown, Fla., died Tuesday (February 17, 2004) at Nature Coast Lodge under the care of her family and Hospice of Citrus County. She was born to Mildred and James Allen on August 12, 1920, in Olean, N.Y., and she lived most of her life in Allegany County, N.Y. She moved to Lakeland, Fla., where she resided for 15 years before moving to Yankeetown two years ago. She was a homemaker and a member of the Parsons Memorial Presbyterian Church in Yankeetown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay S. Schwab, in 1980, her daughter, Linda Barnett, her brothers, James "Red" Allen and Richard Allen, and her great-granddaughter Zoe To. She is survived by three sons, Jay A. Schwab of Yankeetown, Richard Schwab of Ligioner, Pa., and James Schwab of Annapolis, Md., three daughters, Amy Palmer of Wellsville, N.Y., Tina Yanke of Yankeetown and Diane Creech of Ozark, Ala., two sisters, Mary Kruger of Friendship, N.Y., and Marjorie Weinhauer of St. Pete, Fla., one brother Robert Allen of Avinger, Texas, 22 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Brown Funeral Home and Crematory, Crystal River, Fla.

Graduated Valedictorian in 1938 from Friendship Central School.

Dorothy married Jay Simeon Schwab on 26 Mar 1939. Jay (son of John Wesley Schwab and Amy Anna McElheney) was born on 19 Apr 1917 in Cuba, Allegany County, New York; died on 24 Sep 1980 in Wellsville, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 1942 and 1951; World War II Korean War

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James, who was known as "Red" was a rural mail carrier. He was a Veteran of World War II and was one of the first from Friendship to enlist in the Korean War. He was also a member of the Friendship Fire Co., Friendship American Legion, and the Allegany County 40 'n' 8. In June 1966 James and his family were traveling in there station wagon on a narrow country road in Allegany County and collided head-on with a 26 year old drunk driver. James, his wife, and two of their children died in the crash, and the other children were seriously injured.

James married Marie McMahon on 1 Jul 1948 in Friendship, Allegany County, New York. Marie (daughter of Stephen Vincent McMahon and Catherine Kane) was born on 19 Apr 1926 in Amity, Allegany County, New York; died on 19 Jun 1966 in Allegany County, New York; was buried in St.Mary's Cemetery, Belmont, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Marjorie was living in Wellsville in 1966.

Family/Spouse: Harold Frederick Weinhauer. Harold (son of Albert C. Weinhauer and Katherine L. Gallman) was born on 10 Mar 1915 in Wellsville, Allegany County, New York; died on 5 Dec 1994 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 20 Mar 1945, Camp Swift, Bastrop County, Texas; World War II, Korea, Vietnam

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Richard was in the U.S. Air Force at the time of his brother's death in 1966. Discharged 30Nov1970 - Last known address: P.O. Box 6237 San Diego , CA 92166. After he retired from the Air Force due to health reasons Richard and Emmy owned a motel in Inyokern, California for a few years.

Buried:
Section A-C Site C-20b

Richard married Gerri about 1946 in California, and was divorced about 1960. Gerri was born est 1925. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Emmy about 1960. Emmy was born on 27 Sep 1925 in Mississippi; died on 25 Nov 1998; was buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Robert was living somewhere in California at the time of his brother's death in 1966. 1972 living in Clintonville, Wisconsin. 2010 living in Avinger,TX

Family/Spouse: Theresa Ann McMahon. Theresa (daughter of Stephen Vincent McMahon and Catherine Kane) was born on 2 Oct 1932 in Belmont, Allegany County, New York; died on 12 May 2010 in Avinger, Cass County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary "Little Mary" was living in Friendship in 1966 and 2004.

Family/Spouse: Paul J. Kruger, Jr.. Paul (son of Paul J. Kruger and Sabrah Dodson) was born on 17 Aug 1928 in Friendship, Allegany County, New York; died on 13 Oct 2003; was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Friendship, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Patricia Ann Flood on 26 Jan 1963 (St. Andrew's Church) in Tonawanda, Erie County, New York. Patricia (daughter of Richard Flood and Mary) was born on 24 Jul 1940 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York; died on 12 Nov 2010 in Yankeetown, Citrus County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Amy Kay Palmer died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022 at Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY. She was born July 23, 1942 in Cuba, N.Y., the daughter of the late Jay S. and Dorothy (Allen) Schwab. She was raised in Friendship, graduated from Friendship Central School in 1960, and went on to attend Arnot Ogden School of Nursing in Elmira, earning a NY State Registered Professional Nursing License in 1963. She married Jon C. Palmer on Aug. 31, 1963 in Friendship, N.Y. while he was serving in the Air Force. When they returned to the area, they settled at a farmstead on Hanover Hill in Wellsville, where they raised their family.

Jon died in December 1999. Amy was also predeceased by her parents, a brother, Jay Allen (Pete) Schwab, and two sisters Linda Barnett and Diane Creech. She is survived by her children, Joann (Julio) Gracia of Falls Church, VA and Jerome (Pamala) Palmer of Scio, NY; a sister, Tina (Dan) Yanke in Inverness, FL, and two brothers, Richard (Theresa) Schwab of Ligonier, PA, and James (Sandy) Schwab of Summerville, SC. Also, eight grandchildren: Jonathan, Michael and Jason Gracia; Hayley and Paige Palmer, and Tosha Sheridan, Shayna (Eric) Murray, and Autumn (Adam) Dixon, along with numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and several great-grandchildren.

Amy began her nursing career as an RN at Jones Memorial Hospital, moving on to local doctor's offices. She became safety director/occupational health nurse at Air Preheater in Wellsville. That led to launching On-Site Health and Safety Services Inc. with her husband in 1989, where she served as president until her retirement in 2008.

She held numerous memberships and certifications in her field of occupational health and safety – as a hearing conservationist, occupational health nurse, OSHA site worker protection specialist and as an industrial hygienist. She belonged to the Allegany County Nurses Association, American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, and served as president of the Allegany NY Association of Occupational Health Nurses.

Amy and Jon enjoyed many wonderful years on their beloved Hanover Hill homestead where, depending upon the season, they could be found tapping maple trees, hosting countless gatherings of family and friends, pressing apples, and tending their Christmas tree plantation. Amy was a terrific cook, a great baker and a super homemaker. She was keeper of the family recipes and could whip up a delicious carrot cake, blueberry buckle or strawberry shortcake on short notice.

The Palmers hosted pig roasts, clam bakes, and barbecues by the score. Their home became a magnet for family gatherings year-round, from summer campouts (especially during Wellsville Balloon Rally weekends), to hunting and ice-skating parties and Christmas gatherings. Many hours were spent coaching the younger generation on the finer points of kneading homemade bread, cooking frog legs at midnight, and getting pine pitch out of their hair. She took her role seriously when assisting her husband and partner in crime by distracting the nieces and nephews while Jon primed the marshmallow tree for discovery by wide-eyed youngsters.

Her appetite for adventure was fed with trips to Alaska, Japan, and numerous New York to Florida trips punctuated with stops at any beach with a sunset. All friends were greeted with a hug, and most strangers were as well. As her once legendary driving skills began to diminish, she found herself staying closer to home, and later in life basset hounds, beagles and grandchildren were on her preferred company list (not necessarily in that order). Amy knew her Lord, and went gracefully with Joann, Jerry and Pam at her side.

There will be no visitation. A private graveside service for family was held Friday, December 23, 2022. A memorial service will be held at a later date when Amy's favorite flowers – tulips and daffodils – begin to bloom. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com

Amy married Jon Calvin Palmer on 31 Aug 1963 in Friendship, Allegany County, New York. Jon (son of Walter Palmer and Katherine Main) was born on 2 Apr 1942 in Filmore, Allegany County, New York; died on 27 Dec 1999 in Wellsville, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Stannards Cemetery, Wellsville, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Linda married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Donald R. Shelton on 21 Apr 1962 in Caneadea, Allegany County, New York, and was divorced before 1972. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Walter F. Dziekonski. Walter was born on 5 Mar 1934 in Franklinville, Cattaraugus County, New York; died on 24 Aug 2009 in Machias, Cattaraugus County, New York; was buried in Mount Prospect Cemetery, Franklinville, Cattaraugus County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Daniel Lee Yanke on 26 Feb 1999 in Polk County, Florida. Daniel was born about 1947. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Sandra Lee Sherwood on 16 Aug 1969 (Sacred Heart Church) in Friendship, Allegany County, New York. Sandra (daughter of Robert N. Sherwood and Phyllis A. Gray) was born on 28 Jun 1949 in Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Diane Cline-Creech, a resident of Ozark, Ala., went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday (June 16, 2008) following a long battle with ovarian cancer. She was 56.
Diane Mary “Bird” Schwab was born Oct. 7, 1951, in Cuba, N.Y. She was raised in Friendship, N.Y., with three sisters and three brothers. Soon after high school, Diane began her family, giving birth to three sons and one daughter by the age of 28. She attended Alfred State College, graduating in 1984 with an associate’s degree in nursing. She spent the majority of her career in Lakeland, Fla. Diane met the love of her life and her husband of 14 years, Roy Creech, and they were married in 1994. Diane enjoyed the great outdoors and traveling with her husband for many years. In 2001, they bought their first home together in Ozark. Diane attended church at Lighthouse Holiness Church in Ozark.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jay S. and Dorothy A. Schwab; and a sister, Linda S. Barnett.
Survivors include her husband, Roy L. Creech of Ozark; sons, Matthew G. VanGilder, Aaron J. VanGilder and Todd D. VanGilder, all of Rochester, N.Y.; daughter, Tenneal Cline of Rochester; stepson, Michael Creech of Ozark; stepdaughter, Renea Faulkner of Hazlehurst, Ga.; nephew, Tony Creech of Lady Lake, Fla.; brothers, Jay A. Schwab of Yankeetown, Fla., Richard P. Schwab of Ligioner, Pa. and James W. Schwab of Annapolis, Md.; sisters, Amy S. Palmer of Wellsville, N.Y., Tina Yanke of Yankeetown, Fla.; and grandchildren, Kristen Creech of Lake Wales, Fla. and Joshua Creech and Katy Creech, both of Cottonwood. Diane also left behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and so many wonderful friends.
A celebration of life service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Parsons Memorial Presbyterian Church, 5850 Riverside Drive, P.O. Box 6, Yankeetown, FL. An additional celebration will be held at a later date for family and friends in New York.
For contact information, please email: mvangilder@harrisinteractive.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Gilda’s Club Rochester New York, 255 Alexander St., Rochester, NY 14607.

Family/Spouse: Loren Alfred VanGilder. Loren was born on 16 Nov 1948 in Cuba, Allegany County, New York; died on 17 Nov 2008 in Charlottesville, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mr. Cline. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Diane married Roy Lee Creech in 1994 in Florida. Roy was born on 8 Mar 1947 in Leesburg, Lake County, Florida; died on 4 Oct 2010 in Ozark, Dale County, Alabama; was buried in Astatula Cemetery, Astatula, Lake County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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WELLSVILLE - Thomas Edward Allen, 72, of Wellsville, died Tuesday (March 29, 2022) at Jones Memorial Hospital, as a result of injuries suffered in a tragic fire at his Pine Street home. He was born March 10, 1950, in Cuba, the son of the late James H. "Red" and Marie (McMahon) Allen. On July 2, 1971, he was married to his wife of 50 years, Kay Lehman, who survives. Tom was considered a part of the Friendship Central School, Class of 1968, but officially received his diploma in Wisconsin. As a young man in Friendship and Appleton, Wis., Tom had an interest in agriculture and farming and was active with the FFA. His love of photography parlayed into a business in the 1970s, 80s and 90s, shooting church directories and weddings. He had a wide range of interests and will be remembered for his deep knowledge about almost any subject and his ability to recall details, facts and figures. He was an avid reader all his life, and loved reading history, travel memoirs and studying maps. A naturally curious person, he was fascinated by geography, glaciation and watersheds. Among his favorite writers were Hunter S. Thompson and Jack Kerouac. Tom loved driving and had an impressive sense of direction without relying on GPS navigation. "It seemed like he knew every back road to get anyplace," said his daughter. He would take anyone to an airport at the drop of a hat - even as far as Philadelphia or New York City. He made several cross-country trips by various means of transportation, including train, bus and automobile. He made several trips to St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands and several to Alaska to visit his daughter, bringing her several automobiles via the Alaska Marine Highway, the ferry system stretching from Bellingham, Wash. to the Aleutian Islands. Tom was always ready to lend assistance to a stranded motorist, stopping to give assistance or provide a ride if needed. When Zachary was young, Tom was involved in Boy Scout Troop 733 in Wellsville, and they spent cherished summers together at Camp Gorton on Waneta Lake, and Camp Barton on Cayuga Lake.
He had an eclectic taste in music, and took his children to many concerts, including a trip to Asheville, N.C. for the farewell tour of George Clinton. His employment history was far-ranging. He was always proud of having worked at the Friendship Foundry and Jones Chemical before they closed, and at Blumenthal's photo shop in Olean. In more recent years, as his girth expanded and white beard grew longer, he worked professionally as Santa Claus, sitting for family portraits and sometimes posing with pets. He was flown first class to Anchorage, Alaska one Christmas season when there was a shortage of Santas up north. Some of his favorite stories involved children mistaking him for Santa at any time of year. He was once "sentenced" to appear as Santa at a Police Benevolent Association party as a result of a speeding ticket he received enroute to Buffalo. Last summer, Tom and his daughter enjoyed working together at her food trailer, Bub's Grub. Tom's favorite job was being grandfather to Eliza, who lovingly called him "Binka." They loved cooking together, singing and watching old westerns on TV. Survivors include his wife Kay; a daughter, Betsy; a beloved granddaughter, Eliza; four siblings, Annie (David) Cummins and Raymond Allen, both of Statesville, N.C., Timothy Allen of Belfast and Mary Suzanne (Ron) Trail of Canisteo; along with a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Zachary Thomas Allen, as a result of an industrial accident in Cuba, in Aug. 1998; and three sisters, Janine Preston, and Pamela and Catherine Allen. The family is planning a celebration of life at a later date. Meantime, the family asks that in Tom's memory, "pay it forward with a good deed for someone else - no matter how small!"
(Published by Olean Times Herald on Apr. 6, 2022.)

Thomas married Kay Susan Lehman on 2 Jul 1971 (Lutheran) in Trinity Lutheran Church, Wellsville, Allegany County, New York. Kay (daughter of Robert Arthur Lehman and Doris M. Nydegger) was born on 19 Dec 1948. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BELFAST - Janine M. Preston, 66, of Belfast, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday (Jan. 27, 2018).

She was born in Cuba, on Oct. 4, 1951, to James "Red" and Marie (McMahon) Allen.

Janine graduated from Friendship Central School as salutatorian of her class in 1969. She was owner/manager at Preston Truck Sales before furthering her education. Janine graduated from Jamestown Community College, earning an associate degrees in nursing and social sciences. She began her career as a registered nurse at Cuba Memorial Hospital and then worked at Hillside Children's Center, supervising the medical care of foster children.

After retirement, she served as the director of the Belfast Public Library, providing enriching and popular programs to both youth and adult patrons. Janine also served on the Belfast Central School Board for 15 years and was an active member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Throughout the years, Janine baked and decorated amazing cakes for special occasions from birthdays to weddings and enjoyed hosting gatherings. She loved taking care of her family.

Janine enjoyed traveling, having visited Ireland, France, Italy, Romania, Australia, the Bahamas, Alaska, Hawaii and many other destinations. She was an avid patron of local theater and shared this appreciation with her family. She also painted, crafted, gardened and played the guitar. Her nieces, nephews and grandchildren adored her for her patience and fun-loving spirit.

Janine is survived by her children, Mark (Lisa) Preston of Rochester, Brian (Amanda) Preston of Belfast, Sarah (Derek) Decker of Fillmore and Michael (Patty) Preston of Belfast; grandchildren, Grace, Serena (Damien Dahill), Collin, Benjamin, Alexis, Brynn, Lydia, Henry, Ella and Norah; siblings, Thomas (Kay) Allen of Wellsville, Timothy (Terry, deceased) Allen of Belfast, Susan (Ron) Trail of Bath, Anne (David) Cummins of North Carolina and Raymond Allen of Pennsylvania; and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving is her aunt, Ellen Dorsett of Wisconsin, who was very special to Janine.

She was predeceased by her parents, Marie and James; and sisters, Pamela and Catherine.

Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery in Belmont.

Janine was beloved for her generosity, humor, kindness and dedication to the community. She graciously nurtured her friends, family and young people and was a gentle, loving presence to all.
(The Olean Times Herald on Jan. 31, 2018)

Janine married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
She died the morning of July 20 of internal injuries suffer the previous day.

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Paula J. Stockman, 64, of South Dayton, NY, died peacefully in her home on Saturday, January 13, 2018.
She was born March 2, 1953, in Cuba NY, to the late Paul (Jake) and Mary Kruger.
She was the first of four children; her siblings Karen (Michael) Farwell, Karl (Marsha) Kruger and Gail (Daniel Frank) Kruger survive.
Paula grew up in Friendship, NY. At a very young age (12) she began playing the piano in her father's Big Band, The Clubmen. She also enjoyed being the church organist at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church and the First Baptist Church in Friendship as a teenager, and accompanying the school chorus on piano. Her family's love of music is how she became introduced to her sweetheart and lifelong companion, Timmie J. Stockman, as he was a music student of her father's. They were childhood and high school sweethearts, and they continued to play music together for 40 years, entertaining at various clubs with their Little Big Band and playing special music together at their church, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, in Gowanda, where she was the organist for almost 40 years.
Paula earned her Bachelor's Degree at SUNY Fredonia, during which time she studied abroad in France. She and Tim got married in 1975. They bought their home in South Dayton in 1979 and began the "labor of love," working together to renovate the property. She briefly taught math in the public school system prior to committing her time to her family as a stay-at-home-mother. She enjoyed spending time with her children, Troy and Kendra, and became involved in several activities with the children. She was a Girl Scout leader and also became involved in the Boy Scouts. She was also known as "Mama Stockman" to several of the kids at Pine Valley Central School, who still come "home" from time to time for some meatloaf.
Paula became the Village Clerk in South Dayton in the early 1990s. She also had the opportunity to serve her community as a Legislator for Cattaraugus County, where, in the latest few years, she was elected the Chairman. Paula continued to hold these positions until her death.
Paula was a Christian woman with unwavering faith. She loved to help others, and she was always seeking out individuals who needed assistance. She ministered to the sick, the elderly, and anyone who needed her help. She believed in truth, honesty, and integrity. She enjoyed being a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliaries, and she was an active member of the Friendship Homecomers Association Committee for 18 years.
Surviving are her husband of 42 years, Timmie J. Stockman, whom she married October 18, 1975; two children: Troy (Courtney Aquila) Stockman of Collins NY, and Kendra (Dennis Brooks) Stockman of Jamestown NY, three grandchildren: Lily Nuwer, Tiller Stockman, and Riley Brooks.
Relatives and friends may visit DiStasio Funeral Home 478 route 83 at Balcom Corners, South Dayton Thursday from 2- 4PM and 7-9PM. A funeral Service will take place Friday at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 75 Center St. Gowanda, NY at 11 a.m.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church.

Paula married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Terri Cromer. Terri (daughter of Richard Cromer and Elizabeth May) was born on 23 Sep 1964 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Julio Gracia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Pamala Wiech. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John McNulty. John was born on 11 Feb 1953. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Living married Beth Meryl Atkin on 20 Nov 2010. Beth was born on 19 Feb 1972. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Luan Kim Tô. Luan was born on 23 Dec 1967. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Jessica Furman. Jessica was born on 6 Jul 1977 in Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Living married Jessica Lape on 22 May 2020. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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