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Phyllis J. Bley

HAMBURG – Phyllis J. Bley, 87, passed away November 29, 2017 at her home. She was born July 6, 1930 in Hamburg, NY, the daughter of the late Erwin and Vera (Johnson) Pierce. On September 25, 1948, she married Carl W. Bley who predeceased her on March 21, 2001. Mrs. Bley was previously employed at the Gowanda Central School in the cafeteria for many years. She was a past member of the Collins Center United Methodist Church, Gowanda United Methodist Church, Versailles United Methodist Church, and attended the Hamburg Wesleyan Church. Mrs. Bley is survived by a son Terry (Pam) Bley of Gowanda, NY as well as two daughters; Marlene (Bob) Sprague of Orchard Park, NY and Eileen (Butch) Gabel of Hamburg, NY. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Besides her loving husband, Mrs. Bley is predeceased by her son Carl Bley and his wife, Cathy. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 2 PM from the Gowanda Free Methodist Church in Gowanda, NY. Arrangements are under the direction of Mentley Funeral Home Inc. 105 East Main St. Gowanda, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.