Gordon A. “Bud” Wereley - Loving Father, Grandfather, and Friend
Gordon A. “Bud” Wereley, 78, of 21 Pennsylvania Ave.,
Friendship, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 10, 2017.
Born on June 16, 1939, in Cuba, he was a son of Gordon A.
and Jessie E. Parker Wereley. In 1958 he
married the former Nancy Doner who predeceased him in 1970. In 1988 he married Bernie Gaus who
predeceased him in 2011.
Bud was a graduate of Friendship Central School Class of
1957. He then enlisted in the United States
Military. He worked as a machinist for Dresser Rand in Wellsville for many
years retiring in 2001. He also owned
his own construction company and garbage route in the Friendship and Angelica
areas. For many years he also had rental
units. He was avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed football and watching his team the New
England Patriots, gardening, and scratch off lotto tickets. He was a member of the Friendship Fire
Department and was a former Scout Leader during his son’s youth. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his
family.
He is survived by his children David (Lisa) Wereley of Cincinnati, Ohio, Becky Webster of Scio, Beth
(Tim) Burdick of Richburg, Jenny (Tom) Vogel of San Marcos, California, Jim
(Deidre) Little of Dayton, Ohio, Janet Mahoney of Friendship; His Step Children,
Kammi (Joel) Sanford of Prattsburg, Terri (Matt) Sanford of Alfred Station, Pat
(Susan) Herrick of Cuba; His grandchildren, Bobby
Webster, Molly Young, Kristin Gray, Heather Burdick, and Makenna Vogel; Several
Step Grandchildren; Several Nieces and Nephews. In addition to his parents and
wives, he was predeceased by a sister Elizabeth (Carl) Short. Friends will be
received at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9
Bull Street, Cuba, on Thursday, December 14, 2017 from 6-9 p.m. and on Friday,
December 15, 2017 from 10-11:00 a.m. at which time funeral services will be
held. The Rev. Clara Wilder, pastor of
the First United Church of Friendship, will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred
Heart Cemetery, Friendship, New York. Memorials may be made to the Hart Comfort
House, in memory of his mother Jessie, 141 East State Street, Wellsville, New
York 14895.
