Stuart Alan "Al" ABBOTT

Stuart Alan ABBOTT, 76, of Wellsville, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in his home. Born October 11, 1948, in Wellsville, he was the son of Leon G. and Lena G. Baldwin Abbott. 

A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 21, 2025 in the Trinity Lutheran Church, 470 N. Main St, Wellsville. Burial will be in Genesee Cemetery, Genesee, PA.

“Al” was raised in Wellsville, graduating from Wellsville High School in 1966. He continued his education at Mansfield University, and while in England studied at Oxford University. He enlisted with the United States Air Force and served in the Military Police, achieving the rank of Sergeant. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to Wellsville and entered the workforce, sometimes working up to three jobs at once, in establishments such as the Respiratory Therapy Department at Jones Memorial Hospital, Bonnie’s Frames & Things, Hart’s Jewelry, JC Penny Company, Kerton’s Greenhouse, Better Days, (under several owners), Medical Transport Services, and Genesee Valley Home Medical. He excelled in his customer service skills, but most of all was a master landscaper, working for many families in the area, and took great pride in maintaining “Bradley Gardens”. Outside of his work, he was active in the community with groups such as, The Wellsville Players (both acting and directing), the Genesee Valley Chorus, sang with and played the bells for Trinity Lutheran Church Choir, and was a member of The American Legion Post 702, Grace United Church, and the former Christian Temple. 

He is survived by too many friends to mention. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Roger Alan Abbott, and his beloved dog Billy. 

Please consider memorial donations to the SPCA Serving Allegany County, 5440 NY-19, Belmont, NY 14813; the Friends of the David A. Howe Library, 155 N. Main St., Wellsville, NY 14895; or to the Genesee Valley Chorus c/o Dana Ross, 5194 NY-244, Belmont, NY 14813. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com .