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Martha Jean (Wright) York

Martha Jean (Wright) York, 86, of Beech Street, Gowanda, passed away Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 at the Gowanda Rehab and Nursing Center.

She was born May 4, 1933, in East Otto, N.Y. the daughter of the late Adelbert and Grace S. (Beach) Wright.

She attended Cattaraugus High School and retired from Carried Coach Transportation in Gowanda, where she served as a bus monitor. In earlier years she had worked for Bush Industries in Little Valley and Jamestown.

She had been a member of the women’s auxiliary for both the Gowanda American Legion Post No. 409 and Gowanda Veteran of Foreign Wars Post No. 5007. Jean enjoyed spending time with her family and playing games of chance.

Jean is survived by her children, Grace (Dennis) Ridout of Randolph, William “Bill” (Sue Ellen Bennett) Glow of Ellington, Peggy (Rusty) Fredenburg of Florida, Delbert Glow of Gowanda, Chan (Lou Ann) Glow of Napoli; six grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Adelbert and Grace, and husbands, Donald Graff in 1987 and Walter York in 2004.

As per Jean’s request, visitation or funeral service will not be observed. To leave a condolence, log onto www.vanrensselaerandsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are entrusted to VanRensselaer & Son Funeral Home, 14 Church Street, Randolph, NY, 14772.