Obituary of Michael S. St. Clair

Limestone – Michael S. St. Clair "Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather" Michael S. St. Clair, of 4426 Nichols Run Road, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at his home, following complications from neck cancer. Michael was born on September 20, 1955 in Bradford, PA and was the son of Helen M. St. Clair. On March 29, 1986, in Olean, he married his wife of 34 years, Betty J. Waite, who survives. Michael was a 1973 graduate of Allegany Central School. He was a 1981 graduate of OBI earning his Associates Degree. Michael worked primarily as a pipe fitter at Dresser Rand from 1986 to January 1, 2018, retiring after 32 years. He also worked at a number of Auto Parts stores in the area, as well as driving for Schneider Trucking. Michael enjoyed working on anything and everything around his house, including auto and truck repairs. He loved riding his Harley Davidson, until he became ill, but most of all he loved his family and loved doing things for them, including fixing their vehicles and building things for all of them. Along with his loving wife, Michael is survived by; 5 children, Patricia A. St. Clair of North Carolina, Sean M. (Nikki) Pratt of Hinsdale, Jennifer L. St. Clair of Olean, Dannelle M. Button of Salamanca, and Christina M. Talbott of Limestone; 11 grandchildren, David, Coby, Casi, Kylee, Jade, Aubrianna, Damien, Gabrielle, Lilyana, Brayden, and Ryder; and 5 half-siblings, Theresa Loveless, Sarah Howard, Lewis (Luanne) Keller, Cathy, and Harry (Joyce) Keller all of Bradford, PA. Michael was predeceased by; his mother, Helen M. St. Clair on January 13, 2008; several aunts and uncles, including Aunt Beulah Levis in June of 2020; and 3 half-sisters, Mary Brown, Jackie Nichols, and Mabel Hagg. Friends will be received on Monday, September 28, 2020 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, at which time a Funeral Service will be held at the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 East State Street, Olean. The Rev. Gerald Piper, will officiate. Online condolences may be made at www.LetroMcIntoshSpinkFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Knapp Creek Fire Department, 253 Route 16 South, Knapp Creek, New York 14760