Obituaries

Mary A. “Cookie” (John) Sage

1959-2026

Mary A. "Cookie" (John) Sage, 67, of the Town of Napoli, NY, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026 in UPMC Chautauqua Hospital.

She was born August 30, 1959 in Salamanca the daughter of the late, Elliott John and Mary Rager John.

Cookie attended Salamanca High School and had worked for Langworthy's Restaurant in Killbuck, NY and had also served as a nurse aide at the Salamanca Nursing Home.

She was a first generation Seneca Native and the Bear Clan. She and her partner, Richard A. Pierce Jr. were often seen riding their Harley Davison Motorcycle and riding in benefit rides for children and other causes. Cookie enjoyed fishing, embroidery, caring for her plants and flowers.

She is survived by her companion of 30 years, Richard A. Pierce Jr. of Napoli, her lifelong best friend, Lynne Cowher of Salamanca, two children, Christie Sage of Ontario, Canada, and Raymond "Mack" Sage Jr. of Salamanca, 7 grandchildren. 7 great-grandchildren, two sisters; Dorothy John of Altoona, Pa. and Verna John of Salamanca, as well as many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 in the VanRensselaer & Son Funeral Home, 14 Church Street, Randolph. Burial inurnment will be at he family's convenience in the Memorial Heights Cemetery in Jimersontown, Salamanca.

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