Obituary of Jean L. Aderman

Jean L. Aderman, of 2962 Smith Hollow Road, passed away from a lengthy battle with cancer on Sunday, March 13, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born on January 25, 1929 in Olean and was the daughter of the Late Charles and Claudia Kelley Ganoung. On May 17, 1947 in Wellsville, she married her husband of 67 years, Richard (Dick) Aderman, who preceded her in death on Oct. 28, 2014. Jean was a graduate of Olean High School and Westbrook Academy. She retired from Cattaraugus County Mental Health Services (Guidepost) in 1991 after 20 years of service. Jean was a member of Creekside Chapel Church and the 60 Plus Club of Allegany. She was a past secretary for the Cattaraugus County Mental Health Services board of directors. Jean was a member of the local TOPS chapter #359. She was the directory and teacher of the CYC youth program in her church for several years. Her faith in God sustained her through many difficult days as well as good times. Jean loved putting puzzles together, playing cards, and reading. Her favorite game lately was Rummikub. She was an avid Buffalo Bills and New York Yankees fan. Jean loved spending time with family and friends and especially reminiscing about the past. She loved doing her genealogy. Jean is survived by a son, Jack (Joyce) Aderman of Olean; four daughters, Barbara (David) Caya of Rockford, IL, Sue Aderman, Patricia Powley, and Joyce (the late, Jerry) Fitch all of Olean; seven, grandchildren, Brenda (Michael) Smith, Keri (Tony) Coleman, Jason (Bethany Turk) Aderman, Ryan (Amber) Aderman, Travis (Sara) Aderman, Nick (Megan) Powley, and Nate (Nina) Powley; eleven great grandchildren, Joshua and Megan Smith, Collin Coleman, Blake, Mackenzie, and Dominic Aderman, Luke Aderman, Izabella Provorse, Abbigail and Jack Aderman, and Spencer Powley; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her loving husband and her parents, Jean was predeceased by two sons, Richard Aderman, Jr. in 1978 and infant, David Aderman in 1964; two grandchildren, Kevin Frederick in 1981 and Infant, Daniel Aderman in 1985; a brother, Charles Ganoung, Jr.; and a sister, Patricia Page. Friends will be received at the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., #646 E. State St., Olean, on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 from 2:00 pm to 6:00pm. Funeral Services will be held at The Creekside Chapel, #2523 Five Mile Road, Allegany on Wed. March 16, 2016 at 10:30 am. The Rev. Adam Stein, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Allegany Cemetery, Allegany, New York. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to HomeCare and Hospice, #1225 West State Street, Olean, New York 14760 or to the Creekside Chapel, #2523 Five Mile Road, Allegany, New York 14706. Online condolences may be made by clicking on he button above.