Marie B. Schwab

Born April 19, 1930, in Salamanca, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Blanche Kenyon Jepson.

Marie had been employed as a bartender at the BPO Elks Lodge 491 in Olean, N.Y., as well as the BPO Elks Lodge, Salamanca, N.Y. Previously, she had been employed at the former Brown’s Boot Shop, Salamanca, N.Y., and the former Barn Restaurant and Harness Shop Restaurant, both of Ellicottville, N.Y.

She was a member of the United Congregational Methodist Church, the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars John F. Ahrens Post 5296, the BPO Elks Lodge 491, and the Hughes-Skiba Post 535.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and visiting the casino.

Surviving are two daughters; Paulette (Marvin) Huyck, Silver Creek, N.Y., and Judy Thrasher, Gowanda, N.Y.; two sons: Kris (Nina) Schwab, Pensacola, Fla., and Stuart (Sheila) Schwab, Kill Buck, N.Y.; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a son, Lew G. Schwab; three sisters: Sybil Kyler, Ruth Jepson and Shirley Popoff; a brother, Clarence Jepson; and dear friend and companion, Bob Johnson.

Due to COVID-19, there will be no visitation. Private graveside services were held in Crawford Cemetery, Salamanca, N.Y., with the Rev. Michael Lonto of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church officiating.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River St., Salamanca, N.Y. A celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family and will be announced.

E-condolences can be sent to orourke.orourkefh@gmail.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.