Blanche F. Hook

Blanche F. Hook, age 59, of River Street, Salamanca, New York died May 8, 2009 at Olean General Hospital, Olean, New York.

Born on December 13, 1949 in New York City, New York she was the daughter of the late Fred and Julia Larkins Hook.

Ms. Hook was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening.

Surviving are: 2 sons, Joseph Merino, South Carolina, Rene Merino, Salamanca, New York; 3 grandchildren, Madeline Merino, Germany, Meagan Merino, Germany and Katlyn Merino, South Carolina; 3 sisters, Jean Quattrone, Newton St. Salamanca, New York, Joanne Walsh, Emerald Hills, Salamanca, New York, Rita Fox, Killbuck, New York; 3 brothers, Fred (Kathleen) Hook, Hardscrabble Rd, Killbuck, New York, Richard (Helen) Hook, Hardscrabble Rd., Killbuck, New York, Joseph Hook, Olean, New York, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 3 brothers Robert J. Hook, Francis Hook and Edward Hook.

Friend’s may call at the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, New York on Monday (May 11, 2009) from 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M at which time funeral services will be held with Deacon Donald Radlinski officiating.

Family suggests memorials to the Friends of Strays.

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