Alan R. Will

Alan R. Will

Alan Will Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home on Feb. 3, 2026.
Forestville: Alan R. Will, 68, of King Road, Forestville, died Friday, January 30, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Silver Creek on April 19, 1957, the son of the late G. Ronald and Marilyn (Cooley) Will.

Alan was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1976 and worked as a Forklift Operator for the former Red Wing Company and the former Carriage House Companies, Inc. in Fredonia as a Forklift Operator for 38 years, until they closed. He also worked as a bus driver for Forestville Central School and First Student and was a Delivery Driver for Lowes. Alan was a member of the Forestville Baptist Church for many years.

Survivors include wife of 45 years, Linda (Gunther) Will of Forestville, whom he married on July 3, 1980 in Forestville, a daughter Kimberly (Joshua) Andrews, of Dunkirk, two sisters; Brenda (Gary) Stutzman, of Berlin, OH, Linda Will, of Forestville, and two brothers; Randy (Dianna) Will, of Forestville, Dennis (Pamela) Will, of Griggsville, IL. Also surviving are sister-in-law Patricia Will of Forestville, a granddaughter Ryley Andrews and several nieces & nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a son Alan Christopher Will, who died on September 15, 2025 and a brother Brian Will, who died August 7, 2022.

Services are private and interment will be in Pioneer Cemetery, Forestville. Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville. To post condolences or memories go to https://rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.

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