Lanny E. Wesche, 70, of Wellsville, NY, died Saturday, March
2, 2019 in Hart Comfort House, Wellsville surrounded by his family. Born July 26, 1948, in Wellsville, he was the
son of Ernest A. and Eleanor Sprague Wesche. On August 22, 1970, in Emporium,
PA, he married the former Cheryl J. Jordan, who survives. A 1968 graduate of Wellsville Central School,
he was employed by Scoville Brown Store in Wellsville, Whitehawk Beef Co. in
Eldred, Potter Lumber Co. in Allegany, Turbodyne Corp., Wesche Woodstoves and
Welding, Benjamin Smith Steel Salvage, and R.S. Potter and Son. Lanny was a member of and served in several
positions in the Crosstown Alliance Church of Wellsville and a member of
Trinity Lutheran Men’s Club. He was
active with several steam engine associations in NY and PA and traveled
extensively to exhibit homemade steam powered miniature models, which were
donated and are now on display at the Pioneer Oil Museum in Bolivar. He served
as superintendent of the Allegany County Fair model building. Lanny was well known for firing the canon in
the Andover Fourth of July parade and the Wellsville Balloon Rally. He served as Committeeman for the Republican
Party in Allegany County. A craftsman
with wood and steel, he could make nearly anything with his hands. He was a regular at Tuesday morning breakfast
with the Dresser-Rand retirees at Castaways and daily with other groups at
McDonalds and the Texas Hot. Surviving
besides his wife, Cheryl, are: his
mother, Eleanor Wesche of Wellsville;
two children, Rob Wesche of Pike, Lisa (Jeff) Russell of Fuquay-Varina,
NC; four grandchildren, Brianna Wesche,
Nathan Wesche, Emmaline Russell, and Evan Russell; four siblings, Thomas (Arlene) Wesche of
Wellsville, Denny (Tina) Wesche of Colorado Springs, CO, Donna (Wayne) Gloff of
Castile, and William Wesche of Wellsville;
brother-in-law, James Mickle of Wellsville; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Ernest A.
Wesche on July 28, 2003; and a sister, Laurie Ann Mickle on May 30, 2004. Friends may call Tuesday, March 5, 2019 from
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home, Wellsville, NY. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 in the Crosstown Allicance Church, Wellsville. The Rev. Jeremy Gorham will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery,
Wellsville. Memorials may be made to
Hart Comfort House, 141 E. State St., Wellsville, NY 14895. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
