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Elwin Jones Obituary

Suddenly, May 27, 2003, at the age of 47 years, of West Seneca, formerly of the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation; beloved husband of Marie Styres Jones; father of Trevor J., Bobbi Jean and Elaina May Jones; special friend of Danette Jimerson, Tony Henderson, and Warren Skye; son of Janice Snyder and the late Elmer Wheeler; brother of Jeffrey (Debora) Snyder, Edward and Ladonna Snyder; also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Longhouse Cattaraugus Indian Reservation, where the funeral service will be held Friday morning at 10:30. Elwin was an avid lacrosse player, CAN-AM league and Masters League, avid basketball player and bugler for American Legion Post 1587 for many years. Arrangements by WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, North Collins, NY.

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Published by Buffalo News from May 28 to May 29, 2003.

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