John R. Charlesworth
Little Valley – John R. Charlesworth, 82, of Little Valley, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Olean General Hospital. He was born on January 9, 1942 in Buffalo, son of the late John H. and Georgia (Morton) Charlesworth. He married the former Mary Minnekine, who survives.
John was the longtime owner and operator of Little Valley Sand and Gravel, and proudly ran the Charlesworth Family Farm for many years. He was also the President of the Cattaraugus County Fair for over 30 years. John was a past president of the Little Valley Central School Board, the town of Mansfield assessor, a member of the Beef Producers Association and Dairy Farm of Distinction.
Besides his loving wife of 60 years, John is survived by two sons; John E. (Sherry) Charlesworth of Cattaraugus, and Jay Charlesworth of Cattaraugus, as well as two daughters; Jennifer (Wayde) Savidge of Little Valley, and Kristina (Dave) Golden of Little Valley. Also surviving are two sisters, Hazel Fellows of Little Valley and Jane Ritter of Jamestown, as well as five grandchildren; Ashley, Courtney, Nicholas, Amelia, and Jack, and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Mr. Charlesworth is predeceased by a brother, Howard Charlesworth and a sister, Phyllis Krug.
Private family services will be held.
Memorials may be made to the Cattaraugus County Fair.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 411 Rock City St. in Little Valley.