Jan C. Sherwood Mrs. Jan C. Shauf Sherwood, age 51, of Salamanca, N.Y., died Tuesday morning, June 23, 2015, at Olean General Hospital, Olean, N.Y., following a long illness. Born March 7, 1964, in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late John and Elois Stern Shauf. She was married on October 1, 1993, to Mr. Jody Sherwood, who survives. Mrs. Sherwood was a graduate of Angelica High School and attended St. James Nursing School in Hornell, N.Y. She was employed as the Recreation, Activities, & Respite Director at the Allegany Regional Development Corporation for eight years. She had previously been employed at the College Park Nursing Home (Absolut of Houghton), where she started as a Nurse's Aide and finished as a Recreation Director. She had also been employed as the Recreation Director at the Cattaraugus County Department of Aging Linwood Centers, a family care provider for 21 years, a Certified Home Health Aide for Homecare & Hospice and private duty care, a Group Home Aide for the Rehabilitation Center, the Activities Director at St. Joseph's Manor and the Absolut of Salamanca, and was employed at the former Park Pharmacy in Salamanca. She was a member of the Southern Tier Director's Association, the Faith Lighthouse Chapel in East Randolph, N.Y., and the Lions Club. She was an avid piano player and enjoyed going to yard sales. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are two brothers, Jay Shauf of Fayetteville and Jon Shauf, Salamanca, N.Y.; a sister, Joy Shauf of Alexandria, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Friendship, N.Y., at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O'Rourke & O'Rourke Inc Funeral Home, 25 River St., Salamanca, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Allegany Regional Development Corporation's Lyman Fund. E-condolences can be sent to [email protected] or posted to facebook.com/onofh
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We are very sorry for your loss. Jan was a very kind and loving person. I knew her from coming into Central Lanes her group.
Jacquie & Paul Geiger
July 26, 2015
I am so sorry Jody and family. Your pain is felt, and may God in his grace heal your broken hearts. Sherry in Marion Va.
sherry thompson
July 9, 2015
i am very sorry for your loss.My condolance to you. just know she has no more pain n is resting well now.May GOD comfort you in your time of need. Prayers sent your way.
July 5, 2015
So sorry for your loss
July 5, 2015
So sorry to hear about Jan. Thoughts and prayers .at this time I will really miss you. You had a place in my heart so sorry Jody and Jon..
Diame Gilbert
July 5, 2015
We will miss you aunt Jan. We will always remember you! The kids will miss you as well. Love you!
Deborah Cass
July 3, 2015
So sorry for your loss Jody. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick and Carol Sherwood
July 3, 2015
p fc
July 1, 2015
Our Mother was a patient at St. Joseph's Manor where Jan was activities director-she was the greatest- all the patients loved her. So sorry for her loss. Janet and Jean
janet zaproski
June 30, 2015
Missing you everyday! Love you forever!
JJ
June 29, 2015
U will always be remembered and loved
jay shauf
June 27, 2015
I will miss my aunt Jan I will always love you
meghan shauf
June 27, 2015
Jan will be sadly missed by all her friends at Faith Lighthouse Chapel. She was not only a member but a wonderful friend to all. Pastor Norma and Pastor De
DeForest Tennies
June 25, 2015
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