Jack Culver

PORT ALLEGANY - Jack L. Culver, 87, of Combs Creek Road, passed away Thursday (Jan. 5, 2017) in Sena-Kean Manor, Smethport.
Born Sept. 11, 1929, in Coudersport, he was a son of Robert W. and Iva Abbott Culver. On Dec. 26, 1951, he married D. Jean Falconer, who survives. They were married 65 years.
Jack was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, Class of 1947.
He was a Korean War veteran, having served with 31st Division, U.S. Army.
Mr. Culver worked 24 years as an appliance repairman for Meacham Hardware, which he co-owned with his wife Jean, and Culver's True Value Hardware. He retired from Johnston Tools in 1994.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Port Allegany, where he was an elder, F&AM Liberty Lodge 505, Arnold Chapter 254, and Coudersport Consistory. He was a member of the American Legion Post 258 of Port Allegany, a charter member of North Central Forest Landowner's Association, and a former member of the Smethport Country Club.
Jack loved all sorts of sports: hunting, fishing, and golf. He enjoyed sharing life experiences by telling stories to anyone who loved to listen.
Surviving, in addition to his wife Jean, are two sons, Steven (Maryhelen) Culver of Wynanskill, N.Y., and Andrew (Suzanne) Culver of West Winfield, N.Y.; two daughters, Dr. Bonnie Culver of Wilkes-Barre and Susan (Larry) Collins of Glendale, Ariz.; four granddaughters, and a great-grandson; a brother, Leroy (Felicia) Culver of Port Allegany; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Ralph Culver.
A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, Port Allegany, at a date to be announced, with the Rev. Garen Smith officiating.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Memorials can be made to the First Presbyterian Church; or the Port Area Ambulance Service.
Condolences can be made at switzerfuneralhome.com.