Obituary of Shirley A. Black

Shirley A. Black Allegany, NY Shirley A. Black, formerly of 4108 Highland Ave in Salamanca, passed away peacefully Tuesday (March 21, 2017) at The Absolut of Allegany. Born August 24, 1936 in Cassadaga she was the daughter of Peter and Elta Maddison Schultz. On February 6, 1954 in Otto she married Donald Black who predeceased her September 8, 2004. About the age of 9, Shirley began living with foster parents Lester and Agnes Frost and graduated in 1953 from Cattaraugus Central School. She most recently worked as a food service employee for J. N. Adam Developmental Center in Perrysburg, retiring in 1983. It was a job that suited her well due to her lifelong compassion for helping others less fortunate than she. She was also very strong in her Christian faith and exemplified that in her love of family and in her strong friendships over the years. She enjoyed the outdoors, was competitive at playing games and kept music as an important part of her life. She enjoyed worshiping with the congregation of the House of Prayer in Salamanca. Surviving are 3 children Michael Black of Wiesbaden, Germany, Daniel Black of Toronto, Canada and Jeanne (Joseph) Malmgren of Allegany; 4 grandchildren Jon, Lisa (Chris Radey) and Sarah Malmgren and Joshua Black; a loving companion Thomas Gregory of Salamanca; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, including Ruth Black of Buffalo and Joe (Lisa Olson) Black of Washington, DC and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by 2 brothers Donald and George Schultz; 2 sisters Geraldine Moore and Mary Lou Jolls and a close family friend Bruno Gideon. Friends will be received at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 W. State Rd. Olean on Friday from 6-8pm and on Saturday (March 25, 2017) from 11am to noon at which time funeral services will be held. Rev. Jonathan Colby, pastor of the Allegany Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Villenova Cemetery in Balcom Corners. The family wishes for friends to memorialize Shirley by extending a hand to others who are down on their luck and by carrying forward her caring spirit. Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com.