Duane Maybee

Mr. Duane G. Maybee, age 62, of 44 Seneca Street, Salamanca, New York died unexpectedly, Thursday, December 10, 2009 at his home.

Born on April 20, 1947 in Gowanda, New York he was the son of the late Harold and Corrine Blackchief Maybee. He was married to the former Patricia Reiller who survives.

He was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp. serving in the Vietnam War and was awarded the purple heart.

Mr. Maybee enjoyed music. He was a song writer, poet, and a sport’s fan.

Surviving besides his wife are: 3 daughters, Rebecca Relyea, Bliss, New York, Shana Maybee, Jimersontown, New York, Ceanna Maybee, Salamanca, New York; 3 sons, Airman 1st Class Justin Reiller, Ft. Cannon AFB, Clovis, New Mexico, Jordan Reiller, Salamanca, New York, Wayne Maybee, Salamanca, New York; 4 grandchildren, Renata Miller, Bliss, New York, Lance Relyea Jr., Fillmore, New York, Aspen Reiller, Clovis, New Mexico, Jayleen Maybee, Salamanca, New York; 5 great grandchildren, Vivian Miller, Bliss, New York, Dominik Miller, Bliss, New York, Dylan Miller, Bliss, New York, Alyssa Relyea, Fillmore, New York, Sarah Relyea, Fillmore, New York; 5 brothers, Merwin (Sandy) Maybee, Salamanca, New York, Michael “Billy” (Nancy) Maybee, Randolph, New York, Dennis Maybee, Henderson, Nevada, Jeffrey Maybee, Salamanca, New York, Bruce Maybee, Wellsville, New York; 3 sisters, Janet Maybee, Salamanca, New York, Peggy John, Cattaraugus, New York, Tina Maybee, Salamanca, New York; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by 3 sisters, Carol Taylor, Audrey Cooper, and Maree Drennan.

Friends may call at the home of Shana Maybee, 8321 Old Route 17, Salamanca, New York on Monday after 2:00 P.M.

Funeral services will be held in the family home on Tuesday morning at 10:00 A.M.

Burial will be in Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Basom, New York.

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@ororuke-orourke.com.