Maryann J. “Jackie” Olszewski
June 19, 1939 -November 4, 2026
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Maryann J. "Jackie" Olszewski, 87, of Silver Creek, NY passed away Wednesday evening November 4, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk, NY.
She was born in Buffalo, NY on June 19, 1939 the daughter of the late Stanley and Marie (nee Berger) Tytka. She married the love her life, John Olszewski on November 30, 1958 in Buffalo, NY.
Jackie is survived by her beloved husband for 67 years, John Olszewski; two loving children, Lynne (Steven) Schmitt of Fredonia, NY and Dr. John Olszewski III PHD of Cincinnati, OH; a cherished granddaughter, Katrina Hughes of Dunkirk, NY; a dear brother, James (Susan) Tytka of Silver Creek, NY; also survived by nieces & nephews.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Hughes and a brother, John Tytka.
Jackie graduated from Silver Creek High School in 1957. She worked for many years at M& T Bank in Silver Creek as a bookkeeper. She was co-owner with her husband John of Harrington Candies in Fredonia, NY.
In her younger years she was a very active member and past president of the Silver Creek Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She coordinated and volunteered at the Silver Creek Red Cross Blood Bank. Jackie was also a very active member of the Order of the Eastern Star of the State of New York. She held several different offices in Silver Chapter # 288 in Silver Creek. She was the Worthy Matron several different years. Served as District Deputy Grand Matron of Chautauqua County, Grand Color Bearer for the State and she was the Grand Representative of Alberta, Canada. She enjoyed traveling, visiting every district of the Order in New York State. Trips out west were frequent, with stops at National monuments, National Parks and casinos.
As per her wishes, there will be no viewing a Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be private in Willowbrook Cemetery in Dunkirk, NY.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hole-Parker Funeral Chapel, 160 Central Ave. Silver Creek, NY. Please share online condolences at www.holeprkerfc.com.