Art was raised in Harrison Valley and was a Harrison Valley
High School graduate. From 1951 to 1953 he honorably served with the United
States Army, during the Korean War. After his service, he continued his
education at St. Bonaventure University, earning his bachelor’s degree in
business. He found his career at Air Preheater for 32 years, retiring in 1986.
Outside of his employment, he was a previous 50-year member of the Christian
Temple, attended the United Methodist Church, and was a recent convert of Catholicism;
he was also a member of the Wellsville Lions Club and VFW. With Loretta, he was
an avid member of the Family Campers and RVers Organizations, including
P.A.L.s, 39ers, and Top the Hill Chapters. He was a life-long history buff and
would read any-and-everything to do with War History.
He is survived by: three children, Connie M. Ramsey of Ocean
Isle Beach, NC, Curtis Arthur (Mary Lou) Lovel of Sebastian, FL, and Camille
Lynne (Todd) Kenny of Fredericksburg, VA; six grandchildren, Christopher
Ramsey, Kimberly (Nat) Wilson, Brian (Miranda) Ramsey, Derek (Stephanie) Lovel,
Jordan (Brock) Eveland, Dustin (Emily) Kenny; eight great-grandchildren;
cousins, Linda & Nyhl Austin of Wellsville; sister-in-law, Geraldine Wood
nee Stone of Kossuth; companion Geraldine Bassney, and her family, of Tioga,
PA; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, and wife
of 65 years, he was predeceased by: his four siblings, Hazel Witaker, Almyra
Lovel, John Lovel Jr., and Mary Barr.
A Memorial Mass is being planned for Summer 2025. A private
family burial will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery. Please consider memorial
donations to Allegany County Cancer Services, 17 Maple Avenue Box 534,
Wellsville, NY 14895; or to the Allegany County Comfort House, 141 East State
Street, Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online condolences please visit
www.embserfuneralhome.com .
