Earline Drum

Obituary of Earline Drum

A. Earline Drum

Cohocton, NY A. Earline Drum, of Cohocton, and a longtime resident of Allegany, passed away Sunday (January 4, 2026) after a brief illness at The Pines Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Olean where she had been temporarily residing for the past month.

Earline was born June 13, 1939 in Evansville, IN, the youngest of 13 children born to Joseph W. and Rachel Anna Marshall Bradley, Sr.. After the death of her mother at her time of birth, and her father shortly after, she was raised in foster care. After living in many areas around the country she returned to her birthplace and it was on December 20, 1958 in Evansville, Indiana that she married Pastor Gerard "Jerry" Drum, Sr., eventually making Allegany their home where they both lived a fulfilling life.

She served her Lord and her community as a pastor's wife and community supporter. From raising her family of five children and adoring her loving grandchildren and great grandchildren, to supporting Pastor Drum's ministry and volunteer firefighter, EMT, and chaplain duties, she was a steady and valued presence in the lives of many. She worked during the opening of the former Remembrance House at the mall, worked as an office secretary at Allegany Elementary School, and retired as the Deputy Clerk for the Village of Allegany.

She is survived by five children, Gerard "Jerry" (Deb) Drum, Jr. of Eldred, PA, Deborah Balcerzak of Portville, Scott (Bev) Drum of Dothan, AL, Christopher (Chrisy) Drum of Jacksonville, FL, and Joshua (Bridgette) Drum of Cuba; twenty grandchildren, Aaron (DeLisa), Shawn (Stephanie), Nick (Kate), Jamie (Andy), Matt (Gypsy), Markie (Laura), Margie, Chad (Laura), Krista, Bryan, Rochelle (Justin), Sarah, Zach (Marissa), Micah (Shelby), Hannah (Austin), Ryan, Kaela, Libby, Jacob, and Grace; twenty seven great grandchildren, Tucker, Kyrie, Collins, Lucas, Max, June, Jason, Aramyka, Samantha, Adrienne, Jillian, Logan, Chloe, Ayden, Eliana, Gianna, Cole, Michael, Alina, Remi, Cassius, Jameson, Everett, Lydia, Magnolia, Berkley, and Zayden; two great grandchildren, Cooper and Mariella; a sister-in-law, Beverly Prior of Hornell, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband on February 15, 2018, and twelve brothers and sisters.

The family will receive friends on Thursday (January 8, 2025) from 5-7pm at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 W. State Rd. Olean. A celebration of Earline's life will begin at 7pm.

Private burial will take place in Cohocton at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Allegany Fire Department (Gerard W Drum Scholarship Fund), Attn: Donations/Memorials Committee, 188 W. Main St., Allegany, NY 14706.