Obituary of Donald A. Sherwin

Donald A. Sherwin "fiddle player" Allegany, NY-- Donald A. Sherwin of 1623 Upper Birch Run Rd. died Friday (December 20, 2002) shortly after arrival at the Olean General Hospital. Born February 5, 1936 in Olean he was the son of Otis A. and Maxine F. Enders Sherwin. On September 23, 1956 he married Donna Stebbins who survives. Mr. Sherwin was a graduate of Allegany Central School and was a lifelong resident of Allegany. He was currently in his 35th year as owner of DJN Auto Clinic, Inc. in Allegany. He was a longtime fiddle player for area country music bands, having played most recently with the Sherwin Boys Band and Bluegrass Express. He established the longtime tradition of the Fiddler’s Picnic in Allegany. He was a member of the Eagle’s Aerie #616 of Olean and the Olean Elk’s Lodge #491 of Olean, was a social member of the Allegany American Legion Post 892 and was a former member of the St. Stephen’s Club in Olean. Surviving besides his wife are 2 sons Dan (Marilyn) Sherwin of Olean and Dennis (Betty) Sherwin of Robertsdale, AL; 6 grandchildren; 5 step grandchildren; 1 brother Dave (Debbie) Sherwin of Hinsdale and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents; 2 brothers Dick Sherwin and Kenneth Sherwin and 1 sister Georgia Page. There will be no visitation. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service to be held Monday (December 23, 2002) at 7:00pm in the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home 3128 W. State Rd. Olean. Rev. Frank Hayman, pastor of the Allegany Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial of Mr. Sherwin’s cremated remains will be in Allegany Cemetery.