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Gary J. Rogers
ALLEGANY, NY - Gary J. Rogers of 2878 Rogers Road died Wednesday (May 26, 2010) at Olean General Hospital while surrounded by his loving family.
Born May 1, 1948, in Grand Rapids, MI, he was a son of Richard A. Rogers and Esther M. Pitcher Young. On Aug. 15, 1981, at the First Baptist Church in Olean, he married Helen I. McGavisk, who survives.
Mr. Rogers was a graduate of Hinsdale Central School and was a lifelong resident of the area. He had been employed by Dresser-Rand for the past 36 years. "To the people I worked with at Dresser, whom I am proud to call my friends, it was a pleasure to work side by side with you."
He was a member of Olean Eagles Aerie 616 and previously was a Cub Scout leader for the former Pack 689 of Hinsdale. He enjoyed hunting, motorcycle riding and dancing.
Surviving besides his wife are his father; four children, Daniel (Tammy) Vaughn of Eldred, PA, Kenneth (Jennifer) Vaughn, serving with the U.S. Army in Anchorage, AK, Guy Rogers and Mary (William) Callahan, both of Franklinville; seven grandchildren, Noah, Alexandra, Kane, Autumn, Rayne, Amber and Patrick; two sisters, Bonnie (David) Reed and Diana (William) Granger, both of Lewisburg, TX; four brothers, Rex Rogers of Olean, Roy (Terri) Rogers of Allegany, Bruce (Linda) Young of Olean and Keith (Linda) Young of Allegany; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his mother.
Friends will be received at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 W. State Rd., Olean, on Wednesday (June 2, 2010) from 1 to 2 p.m., at which time a memorial service will be held. Burial will be in Five Mile Cemetery, Allegany.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
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