Ethelene Elizabeth Oleksy

September 12, 1928 - August 15, 2016

NORWAY- Ethelene E. Oleksy age 87 of Norway, died Monday, August 15, 2016 at Highlands Living Center in Pittsford, New York. She was born on September 12, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late Gordon and Evelyn (Ball) Anderson. Ethelene married Walter “Vud” Oleksy of February 12, 1949 in Crystal Falls. He preceded her in death on November 20, 2009. Ethelene and Walter were Dairy Farmers for many years, than changing over to Potato farming. She was a very hard worker and enjoyed her gardening. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ethelene is survived by her son David (Linda) Oleksy of Norway; daughter Susan (Joseph) Rowe of Webster, NY; grandchildren Angela (Jerry) Lentner, Simon (Amy) Oleksy, Lydia Oleksy, Meribah Oleksy , Steven Oleksy, Samuel (Jessalynn) Oleksy, Rebekah (Ryan) Butler, Matthew Oleksy, Nathan Oleksy, Rachel (Andrew) Ritchie, Elisha Oleksy, Levi Oleksy, Kristin Rowe, Eric (Ruth) Rowe, Katie (Jason Golisano) Rowe and Mark Rowe; great grandchildren Abby, Anna, Owen, Jayden, Adrien, Austin, Joshua, Leah, Bella, Gianna, Ava, Nathan, Madison, Kingston, Piper, Isabella, Alexander, Josslyn; sister Jean Jackson of Iron Mountain; brother Loren Anderson of Montana; sister-in-law Stella Yourkoski of Iron Mountain; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by Lois Oleksy. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 20 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Ortman Funeral Home in Norway. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Ortman Funeral Home, with Pastor Richard Yates of Community Bible Chapel officiating. Interment will follow at the Norway Township Cemetery.