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Marvin J. Cross

Marvin J. Cross, 77, of Fredonia, NY, passed away Aug. 15, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Jan. 3, 1948 in Jamestown, NY, son of the late Irwin and Isabelle (Remington) Cross.

Marvin was proud of his Indian heritage as he was a member of the Seneca Nation. He served in the United States Army from 1968-1972. Marvin was a member of the Fredonia Beaver Club, Fredonia Memorial American Legion Post #59, the Dunkirk Moose Club and Cassadaga Golf Club.

He was a passionate golf enthusiast as he enjoyed both playing and watching golf on television. He was also a longtime Buffalo Bills fan. Marvin was a consummate tinkerer as he delighted in taking things apart and putting them back together.

Marvin is survived by his wife of 56 years, Beverly A. Cross of Fredonia; his son, Scott (Grishma) of Pittsburgh, PA ; his daughter, Janette Shaffner of Rochester, NY; grandchildren: Isabella Maxwell, Zoe Maxwell and Cooper Shaffner; a brother, Max Cross of Cassadaga and Terry (Kristen) Cross of Portland, OR; also survived by several nieces, nephews and his beloved dachshund, Rupert.

A Celebration of Life will be held and announced at a later date.

Online condolences may be made at larsontimkofuneralhome.com. Arrangements by David J. Dengler, LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home.