IRVING: Donald R. Olmstead, Jr., 49, of Versailles Road, Irving, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, April 24th, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA. He was born in Silver Creek on August 12, 1962, the son of the late Donald R. Olmstead, Sr. and Mary (Simpson) Sutter.
He worked as a Diesel Mechanic for Hauling Freight Lines, Angola, for 19 1/2 years. Mr. Olmstead was a past member of the “Woodcutters” Bowling Team at the former Forest Lanes Bowling Alley in Forestville. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, farm equipment, outdoor activities and spending time with his children & grandchildren.
Survivors include a daughter, Brandy L. Olmstead, a son, Joseph C. Olmstead, both of Irving, three sisters, Laurie Gallivan, of Silver Creek, Amy McCoy, of Fredonia, Angel Lutgen, of Sherman, a brother, Daniel (Kelly) Olmstead, of Forestville, a step brother, Gary Sutter, of Forestville, two step sisters, Diane (Jim) Andrews, of Erie, PA and Cindy (Chris) Parke, of Smith Mills. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren McKayla Ann Olmstead, Mason Olmstead and Joshua Guadagno, lifelong friend Sandra Mahle of Forestville and several cousins, nieces & nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his step father William C. Sutter.
Friends are welcome to call at the Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm, from where Funeral Services will be held Monday morning at 11 o’clock, with Rev. James D. Hankey, pastor of the Forestville United Methodist Church, officiating.
The family suggests memorial donations may be made either to the Silver Creek Fire Dept. Emergency & Rescue Squad, 162 Central Avenue, Silver Creek, NY 14136 or to Hanover Hose Co. #1 % Steve Peters, 11919 Hanover Road, Silver Creek, NY 14136. To post condolences go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.
7 Comments
Meagan
You will be missed by us all. There won’t be a day that goes by that we don’t think about you and miss you. I am honored that I got to know you so well the last 4 years, and I don’t regret a single memory!! We love you!!!<3
Lori Crumb Wilson
I want to send my deepest sympathy and condolences for the family and friends. Its been many years since I have seen you all but I still remember each of you. We used to play outside together at your old house when we were real little, when our moms told us to get outside and play. My brother Michael and I, Donnie,Amy,Danny, Angel & Laurie playing red rover and tag outside under the big trees. Sending you all love,hugs, and prayers.
Meagan
Still doesn’t seem real that your really gone. But we know you are with us in everything we do every second of everyday for the rest of our life! I will make sure Emily gets to know what a great man you were, and continue to show her pictures. You got to see her first steps without holding onto anything afterall. And i’m glad you got to! Love you!
Karen Richardson
So very sorry to hear of your passing Don. Many fond memories of you and your family on Bennett State Road playing with me, Jeff and Johnny. So very young to head to heaven old friend. God’s Blessings to you and all your family old neighbor!
Karen Heck
My condolences to the family of Donny, My prayers go out to all of his family. I know it is hard to say good by to a loved one so early in his life. I will pray for time to ease your sorrow. RIP DON
Karen Heck
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brandy
We’re blessed to have so many that care. He was the best man, friend and dad. I will miss you pop and willsee you again some day. Joshua keeps asking when grandpa is gonna wake up and I tell him every day when the sun comes up grandpa is there. We love you may you rest in peace now forever.