David E. McElfresh

Mr. David E. McElfresh, 63, of Salamanca, NY, died Sunday afternoon, November 10, 2019 at Olean General Hospital following a long illness.

Born March 19, 1956 in Olean NY, he was the son of the late Edna McElfresh Lounsbury. Along with his mother, he was raised by his stepfather, the late Robert Lounsbury.

Mr. McElfresh was a graduate of Ellicottville High School, Class of 1975.

He had been employed as a machinist with Fitzpatrick & Weller for over 20 years.

He attended the Free Methodist Church in Salamanca, NY. He was an avid sports fan who enjoyed the Buffalo Bills and Sabers. He also enjoyed NASCAR.

Surviving are: a daughter Teisha McElfresh, Buffalo, NY; two sisters, Charlotte Ross, Salamanca, NY, Beverly Lounsbury, Salamanca, NY; a brother, Tim Lounsbury, Olean, NY; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a stepsister, Sylvia Lounsbury.

A Memorial service will be held at the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 1pm by members of the Salamanca Free Methodist Church.

Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY.

E-condolences can be sent to orourke.orourkefh@gmail.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.