Mabel Shirley MONG, 97, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, January 23, 2026 in her daughter’s home surrounded by family.
Born March 13, 1928, in Corning, she was the daughter of William S. and Cora Beers Wheaton. On June 16, 1946, in Wellsville, she married Jay D. Mong, who predeceased her on May 26, 1986.
A graduate of Portville Central School, she spent her years raising her children and grandchildren. Mabel was a member of the Rebekahs. She was passionate about her grandchildren, making sure she attended every game she could and she loved baking cookies and sending them with a gallon of milk to every away game for her grandchildren to share on their way home from the games.
Surviving are: a son, Robert (Nancy) Mong of Epping, NH; a daughter, Brenda Szabo of Wellsville; a daughter-in-law, Judith Mong of Scio; six grandchildren, Theron (Jennifer) Mong, Adrianne (Jeff) Donaldson, Istvan (Jacoba) Szabo, Jason (Susan) Szabo, Arielle (John) Waide, and Emily (David) Boles; ten great-grandchildren, Helena, Braedon, Gavin M., Gavin W., Savannah, Laszlo, Sandor, Logan, Ellianna, and Jullian; nieces; nephews; and close friends, Pat Mickle and Ron Cady.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Donald W. Mong, on October 18, 2018; a granddaughter, Rachael Mong, on April 12, 2020; a sister, Marion W. Jenson; and two brothers, Roland Wheaton and Robert G. Wheaton.
Friends may call Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM and 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Olney-Foust & Embser Funeral Homes & Cremation, 34 West State Street, Wellsville, NY, where Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Rev. Dr. Stephen Crowell will officiate.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville. Memorials may be made to UR Jones Memorial Hospital or Wellsville High School Sports Booster Club.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
