O’Rourke & O’Rourke
Inc. Funeral Home

25 River Street
Salamanca, NY 14779
phone: (716) 945-4760
fax: (716) 945-4222
john@orourke-orourke.com

Christine Schreckengost

Christine L. Schreckengost, age 86, of Bucktooth Run, Little Valley, New York died on Friday, November 27, 2009 at The Absolut of Salamanca, New York.

Born on June 29, 1923 in Betula, Pa. she was the daughter of the late Delbert and Bessie Dodge Gallup. She was married on February 23, 1946 in St. Patrick’s Church to Mr. William Schreckengost who predeceased her on November 6, 2004.

She was a graduate of Olean High School Class of 1940.

Mrs. Schreckengost was employed at Cattaraugus County Clerk’s Office in Little Valley, New York, she had also been employed as a Bookkeeper at the former Clark Brothers in Olean, New York.

She spent most of her life as a homemaker, working with her flowers and working in the yard. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Surviving are: 2 sons, Paul Schreckengost, Randolph, New York, Joseph (Mary Kay) Schreckengost, Bucktooth Run, Little Valley, New York; a daughter, Ann Schreckengost, St. Augustine, Fla.; 4 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 1 step great grandchild; several nieces and nephews..

She was predeceased by 2 sisters, Patricia E. Sorochin, Florence V. Baldwin, 2 brothers, Harry B. Gallup and Gordon R. Gallup.

There will be no visitation.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, New York.

E-condolences can be sent to john@orourke-oruourke.com.