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James Frair Obituary
PORTVILLE - James Herbert Frair went to be with the Lord on Saturday (Feb. 8, 2025) at The Pines Healthcare and Rehab-ilitation Center.
James was born in Olean on Nov. 13, 1935, the son of the late Orson and Eddeth Burdick Frair. On Jan. 11, 1957, he married the former Anna Stickel, who predeceased him Oct. 15, 2015.
In his high school years at Portville Central School, James played football and was on the track team, he graduated from PCS in 1954.
He worked as a farmer, worked for the Feed Mill Store in Olean, the Allegany County Highway Department and he retired from Hysol in 1995.
James was an avid hunter. He attended worship services at the South Side Union Chapel in Olean. He loved to sing and tell everyone about Jesus.
James is survived by his seven children, Jeanie (Craig) Zilker, Marty (Brenda) Frair, Debbie (Bob) Lent, Brenda Brink (John), Jim (Debra) Frair, Sherrie (Al) Evans and Joe Frair.; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his loving wife Anna; his parents Orson and Eddeth; and a grandson, Ryan James Frair.
Family will receive family and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 12, 2025) at the Guenther Funeral Home, Inc., 1303 E. State St., Olean, with a funeral service starting at 7 p.m. in the funeral home, with Rev. David Herne officiating. Burial will in West Genesee Cemetery in Obi.
Memorials if desired may be made to The Pines Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 2245 W. State St., Olean, NY 14760.
A special Thank You to the Pines staff who took very good care of him the last two years of his life.
Online condolences may be expressed at guentherfh.com.
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