Obituary of Marcella J. Apa

Marcella J. Apa Orchard Park Marcella J. Apa, formerly of Allegany, passed away peacefully Wednesday (July 27, 2016) at Absolut Care of Orchard Park. Born October 2, 1932 in Olean she was the daughter of Clifford and Mary Martin Williams, Sr.. On January 8, 1953 in Allegany she married Leonard L. Apa, Sr. who predeceased her November 4, 1986. Mrs. Apa was a graduate of Olean High School and had worked and raised her family in Allegany. She was employed for the former Bradner's Department Store and later for the former AM&A's Store. She was a member of St. Bonaventure Church, was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and served as past president for the Altar and Rosary Society. She also was a member of the St. Stephen's Club in Olean and a former president of the Allegany American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are 3 children Leonard L. Apa, Jr. of Buffalo, Phyllis Holmberg of Hamburg and Susan (Patrick) Boucher of Fayetteville, NC; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 2 brothers Joseph Williams of Rochester and John Williams of Ischua; 1 sister Julia (James) Phearsdorf of Olean and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by 2 brothers Clifford Williams and Lawrence Williams; 2 sisters Shirley Williams and Jane Goff and a son-in-law Arthur Holmberg, Jr. in 2010. Friends will be received on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9pm at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home 3128 W. State Rd. Olean. Funeral services will be held Monday (August 1, 2016) beginning with a prayer service at 10am in the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30am in St. Bonaventure Church. Rev. James Vacco, OFM, pastor, will be the celebrant. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Bonaventure Church. Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com.