Obituary Notice – Joann E. Cruver

CASSADAGA:  Joann E. Cruver, 83, of Pennington Drive, Cassadaga, formerly of Forestville, passed away Monday, March 11th, 2024 at Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, following a short illness with her family by her side.  She was born in Buffalo on January 18, 1941, the daughter of the late Joseph and Angeline (Vastola) Ujvari.

  Joann was a graduate of Orchard Park High School, Class of 1959 and received her degree in Industrial Chemistry from the Erie County Technical Institute.  She worked as an Assistant Technical Director for Roblin Seaway Industries after college and loved being a full time mother to her four children. Once her children were in high school, Joann worked for Nestle Purina as a Maintenance Coordinator for over 30 years. After losing her beloved husband of 40 years, she traveled frequently to Nashville & San Francisco to visit her girls.  When she retired from Purina she moved to Cassadaga becoming the best neighbor a son could ask for.

  Joann was active in the Grape Belt Seniors where she made many special friends.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking her special recipes & most of all, being with her family, including large Thanksgiving gatherings at their King Road home in Forestville, and cheering on the Bills with her son’s family in Amherst. Joann had an eclectic taste in music enjoying old country, Elvis and Queen. Her infectious positivity & sunny personality extended not only to family, but all who knew her.

  Survivors include two daughters, Cheryl (Nigel Burns) Cruver, of San Francisco, CA; Kathleen Cruver, of Nashville, TN; two sons James (Jennifer) Cruver, of Amherst; Ron (Cathy) Cruver, of Cassadaga; and a brother, John (Barbara) Ujvari, of Orchard Park.  Also surviving are seven grandchildren; William & Emma Burns, Olivia Graves, Samuel & Thomas Cruver and Sarah & Madeline Cruver.  Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband James W. Cruver whom she married on August 1, 1964 in Orchard Park and who died August 1, 2004, a sister Dolores Borchert and a brother Joseph Ujvari.

  Friends are welcome to call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville on Friday, March 15th from 12-2 PM and 3-5 PM, where Funeral Services will follow at 5 o’clock with Rev. Michael Pollock, pastor of Gage Chapel Community Church, officiating.

  The family suggests memorials may be made to Cassadaga Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 226, Cassadaga, NY 14718.

  Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville.  To post condolences or memories go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.