Obituary of Joan Phearsdorf

Joan L. Phearsdorf Allegany, NY Joan L. Phearsdorf of 2986 N. Nine Mile Rd. passed away Monday (May 13, 2013) only sixteen days after the death of her husband of sixty two years, Charles Phearsdorf. Born October 22, 1932 in Seabright, NJ she was the daughter of Robert B. and Josephine Carlson Davies. On November 5, 1950 at St. George's By the River Episcopal Church in Rumson, NJ she married Charles "Charlie" Phearsdorf who predeceased her April 27, 2013. Mrs. Phearsdorf was raised in New Jersey and graduated from Long Branch High School. After moving to Allegany and while raising a family she worked for the former Acme Electric Co. in Allegany for over fifteen years. She was active in many different ways, first as a Cub Scout Leader years ago and more recently with the Sixty Plus Club, Meals On Wheels and the Red Hat Alle-Hats. Along with her husband she was a charter member of the Allegany Band Parents and was a strong supporter of the Allegany Historical Association. She also was a longtime member of the Allegany American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are four children Pam (Robert) Olkosky, Bill (Debbie) Phearsdorf, Sr., Nancy (Robert Silvis) Phearsdorf and Gary (Lori) Phearsdorf, all of Allegany; ten grandchildren Michael (Beth Dixon) Olkosky, Emily Olkosky, Amy Olkosky, Timothy Olkosky, Bill Phearsdorf, Jr., Captain Adam (Maigen O' Toole) Phearsdorf, Elizabeth (Chris Fortuna) Phearsdorf, Garret (Audrey) Phearsdorf, Nolan Phearsdorf and McKenna Phearsdorf; five great grandchildren Molly Olkosky, Brayden Phearsdorf, Abel Phearsdorf, Brittany Phearsdorf and Brandon Phearsdorf and several nieces and nephews. Also surviving are five special cousins Lillian Lockwood, Margit (Henry) Gregorson, Jeanne (Ray) Smith, Patty (Frank) Slover and Roberta (Vinnie) Fiore. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by a son Robert Phearsdorf and one brother Robert Davies. Friends will be received at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home 3128 W. State Rd. Olean on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday (May 17, 2013) at 10:00am in the St. Bonaventure University Chapel. Rev. James Vacco will be the celebrant. Burial will be in Allegany Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Allegany American Legion Scholarship Fund or to the Allegany Public Library. Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com.