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Jon William Ostrom, 85, of Russell, PA, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA.
Jon was born October 13, 1941 in Jamestown to Carl Laverne and Ingeborg (Anderson) Ostrom. Husband of Ruth E. (Carlstrom) Ostrom, whom he married November 23, 1963. Married the day after John F. Kennedy was assassinated, they went to Washington, D.C. for their honeymoon.
Jon graduated in 1959 from Jamestown High School. During high school, he worked at Fulton Fish Market.
Jon began his work career for the City of Jamestown Parks Department. He also worked for Dick Ostrom at the Busti Auto Parts. Jon served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. His unit was called into Washington, D.C. to stop the riots after Martin Luther King was killed. When discharged, Jon attended JCC and received his B.A. Degree.
Always an automotive person, Jon spent a number of years driving tractor trailer and then a flatbed truck, hauling cars. He and Jerry Frank (the Sleeping Giants) operated the Sugar Grove Service Center until 1999 where he made numerous friends. Jon could always find something in common with any stranger.
Active at Wiltsie Community Church, Jon served as an Elder and also as a greeter. He always had an encouraging word for everyone.
Jon was a member of Mt. Moriah Lodge in Jamestown and Mt. Sinai-Mecca Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, where he served as Patron and District Grand Lecturer for the State of New York.
While living in Busti, Jon served as treasurer of the Busti Volunteer Fire Department.
Jon is survived by his wife, Ruth, nieces Shelley (Anthony) Reading-Brown and Anne (Matthew) Rateau, both of West Bend, Wisconsin, a great-niece, and four great-nephews.
In addition to his parents, Jon was predeceased by his brother, James (Sue) Ostrom and his nephew, Jon E. Ostrom.
The funeral service will be held at 11 am on Friday, November 6, 2026 at Wiltsie Community Church, 2981 Swede Hill Rd, Russell, PA. Pastor Todd Venman will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm on Thursday in Peterson Funeral Home, Frewsburg, NY and from 10-11 am on Friday at the church.
An Order of the Eastern Star service will be held at the beginning of the service on Friday at the church.
Memorials may be made to Wiltsie Community Church.
You may leave a memory and words of condolence by visiting www.petersonfh.net.