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Joan Phearsdorf Obituary
Born Oct. 22, 1932, in Seabright, N.J., she was the daughter of Robert B. and Josephine Carlson Davies. On Nov. 5, 1950, at St. George's By the River Episcopal Church in Rumson, N.J., she married Charles "Charlie" Phearsdorf, who preceded her in death on April 27.
Mrs. Phearsdorf was raised in New Jersey and graduated from Long Branch High School. After moving to Allegany and while raising a family, she worked for the former Acme Electric Co. in Allegany for over 15 years.
She was active in many different ways, first as a Cub Scout Leader years ago and more recently with the Sixty Plus Club, Meals On Wheels and the Red Hat Alle-Hats. Along with her husband, she was a charter member of the Allegany Band Parents and was a strong supporter of the Allegany Historical Association. She also was a longtime member of the Allegany American Legion Auxiliary.
Surviving are four children, Pam (Robert) Olkosky, Bill (Debbie) Phearsdorf Sr., Nancy (Robert Silvis) Phearsdorf and Gary (Lori) Phearsdorf, all of Allegany; 10 grandchildren, Michael (Beth Dixon) Olkosky, Emily Olkosky, Amy Olkosky, Timothy Olkosky, Bill Phearsdorf Jr., Captain Adam (Maigen O' Toole) Phearsdorf, Elizabeth (Chris Fortuna) Phearsdorf, Garret (Audrey) Phearsdorf, Nolan Phearsdorf and McKenna Phearsdorf; five great-grandchildren, Molly Olkosky, Brayden Phearsdorf, Abel Phearsdorf, Brittany Phearsdorf and Brandon Phearsdorf; and several nieces and nephews. Also surviving are five special cousins Lillian Lockwood, Margit (Henry) Gregorson, Jeanne (Ray) Smith, Patty (Frank) Slover and Roberta (Vinnie) Fiore.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a son, Robert Phearsdorf; and a brother, Robert Davies.
Friends will be received at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 W. State Road, Olean, on Thursday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the St. Bonaventure University Chapel. The Rev. James Vacco will be the celebrant. Burial will be in Allegany Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Allegany American Legion Scholarship Fund or to the Allegany Public Library. Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Andy Barrett
May 18, 2013
Pam, Bill, Nancy and Gary,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your parents. May God provide comfort to you and your families during this difficult time. You are in my prayers.
Penny Mackey
May 17, 2013
So sorry to hear of your moms passing so close to your dad. prayers of comfort for all of you
julie welch
May 15, 2013
Pam and family so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Nancy Champlin
May 15, 2013
Nancy & family,
So sorry to read of your Mom's passing, expecially so close to the time of your Dad's. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Nancy & Joe Champlin
Tami (O'Neil) Hildebrand
May 15, 2013
Oh my! So sorry for your loss. And so soon.
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