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Lorna Elmore Obituary
OLEAN --- Lorna R. Elmore of 615 Irving Street, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Lorna was born January 13, 1930 in Niagara Falls and was the daughter of Robert W. and Lois J. Barnes Easley. On November 27, 1954 in Olean she married Herbert Elmore who predeceased her on July 30, 1994.
Lorna was a 1947 graduate of Olean High School and attended Bradford School of Radiology. She worked as an X-Ray technician at both Olean General Hospital and Roswell for about six years. Lorna then went to work for a number of places including, Olean Tile Plant, Lime Material (Cooper), and New York Telephone for 11 years retiring in 1981. She later went to work at UPS after her retirement for about three years.
Lorna enjoyed reading, puzzles and volunteered for 25 years at the Olean Housing Authority where she served as President for two terms. She was a member of the Local Chapter of the American Cancer Society for 17 years where she served as President for one term. Lorna was formerly a member for 15 years of the Internation Society of Links Inc. and was one of the founding members of the Cattaraugus County and Chautauqua County Chapter.
Lorna is survived by two sons, John V. Elmore of Williamsville and Robert V. Elmore of Olean; three grandchildren, Dr. Sonia (Rocky) Ephriam of South Barrington, IL, Justin Elmore of Daytona Beach, FL and Attorney Kristen (Rafiel) Elmore-Garcia of Williamsville; three great grandchildren, Serna Ruth Garcia, Lail Ephraim and Lennox Ephraim; three siblings, William (Marsha) Easley of Ithaca, Carol Mitchel of Newport News, VA and Madelyn Scott of Amherst.
Along with her loving husband Herbert, Lorna was predeceased by; her parents; a daughter, Ruth V. Elmore on August 29, 2023; a daughter-in-law, Gwendolyn Elmore on December 30, 1998; three sisters, Lois Spiller, Dawn Wright and Charlotte Easley.
Friends will be received at the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., On Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 11:00am to 12:00pm at which time a memorial service will be held. The Rev. Marion Richey will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Red Cross, PO Box 37839,
Boone, IA 50037-0839 or Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240
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Jacqueline Reynolds
February 7, 2025
Mr JV Elmore and family I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs Elmore was a pillar of strength and each of you will carry on for her with the same strength and tenacity. RIP Mrs Elmore, you fought a good fight. My condolences to the entire family.
VICKI GRAY
November 7, 2024
A fellow hat lover.I shall miss running into her at the lotto machine.
Chris Johnson (Fort Worth TX)
November 6, 2024
So sad to hear the news of Mrs. Elmore's passing. I have fond memories of her from my childhood hanging with Robbie and was blessed to see her not so many years ago. My condolences to the Elmore family and I pray that God gives y'all comfort during this difficult time.
Kerry O'Keefe
November 5, 2024
John/Robert- absolutely tough times- so sorry to hear this. Your mom has always been the picture of strength. Thinking of you and your family's.
Candice and Bill Rostan
November 2, 2024
Dear Robert, John, and all who loved Lorna.
Bill and I are so sorry to read of your loss. Lorna and I were friends and coworkers at NY Telephone. We were both promoted to Business Office Representative at the same time, so we trained together in Hamburg. We ate all our meals together and lived at the same hotel. Lorna was truly a great lady, and we had many laughs and good conversations. On weekends,
I drove between Olean and Hamburg, through some terrible white-outs in snowstorms. No matter how poor visibility was or how many times we skidded, Lorna never once complained. She´d calmly say, "You´re doing fine."
We´re no longer in the area, and regret we will not be able to attend Lorna´s memorial. Please know we´ll be thinking of you all and praying for your family´s peace and comfort. May the dear Lord rest Lorna´s soul.
In deepest sympathy,
Candy and Bill Rostan
Dan Bradley
November 2, 2024
To the Elmore family,
So sad to read of your mothers' passing. Thoughts and prayers.
Mark Huber
November 2, 2024
John and Robert so sorry to hear the news of your mother passing.
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