Victor W. “Poppy” Fiske, age 71, of 28 South Broad Street
passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017, in his home. He was born on August 18,
1945 in Olean to Gerald and Lottie Fiske. Poppy was a long time resident of
Wellsville who attended school in Bolivar. Along with his father, he drove a
mail truck, worked at Cuba Cheese and had been a machinist Wheel Puller in Scio
and later for Dresser Rand in Wellsville. Poppy enjoyed roller skating, dancing
and his grandchildren. He was a very determined man who even though he had
trouble walking walked his daughter down the aisle at her wedding. Poppy will
be remembered for his soft heart who never turned anyone away.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Tonja [Ron] Baldwin of
Wellsville and Stacey Plants of Monroeville, PA.; the mother of his children,
Shari Hull of Wellsville; 4 grandchildren, Kali Beardsley, Kyle Lockwood,
Nathan Lockwood and Colten Beardsley; several nieces and nephews and a longtime
friend Craig “Beazzer” Brown.
Poppy was predeceased by his parents; a sister Marietta
Genaux; a daughter Tamie Lockwood.
Friends are invited to call on Friday February 3, 2017 from
2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. A funeral
service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the funeral
home. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
