Obituary of B. Jean Rich

B. Jean Rich Salamanca, NY B. Jean Rich, formerly of 185 West Ave. passed away Sunday (July 12, 2015) at Absolut at Salamanca after a long illness. Born April 26, 1933 in Allegany she was the daughter of Howard and Katherine Munday Grandusky. On June 30, 1951 in Allegany she married Albert B. Rich who predeceased her July 21, 1996. Mrs. Rich was a graduate of St. Elizabeth Academy in Allegany and moved to Salamanca in 1953 where she was a homemaker and raised four children. She was a former member of St. Patrick's Church in Limestone, now merged with Our Lady of Peace in Salamanca. She enjoyed fishing, golfing, cooking and doing ceramics. Surviving are 3 sons Timothy F. (Barb Haines) Rich of Salamanca, Michael Rich of Walden and Patric R. Rich of Salamanca; 1 daughter Nanette (William) Painter of Salamanca; 4 grandchildren Melissa Painter, Sara (Guy) Harvey, Steven Rich and Jillian Rich; 1 great grandson Alexander Mattson and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by a brother Howard Grandusky, Jr. Friends may call this evening from 5-8pm at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home 3128 W. State Rd. Olean. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday (July 15, 2015) at 9:30am in St. Bonaventure Church. Rev. James Vacco, pastor, will be the celebrant. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 101 John James Audubon Parkway, W. Amherst, NY 14228 or to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm and Carlton St., Buffalo, NY 14623. Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com.