Emma Jean Strauch

Mrs. Emma Jean Strauch, age 75 , of The Absolut of Salamanca died Friday, February 13, 2009 at the Olean General Hospital, Olean, New York following a long illness.

Born on September 5, 1933 in Tonawanda, New York she was the daughter of the late Charles and Hazel Hicks Mix.

She was married to Mr. Lee Edward Strauch who predeceased in 1983. Mrs. Strauch enjoyed spending bingo and spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving are: 3 daughters, Mrs. Diane (Clyde) Dornan, Salamanca, New York, Debbie (Kevin) Foster, Leann Strauch; 1 son, Chuck (Barbara) Strauch; 4 sisters, Joanne Strauch, Joyce Strach, Vivian Mix, Regina Hathaway. Four brothers, Donald Mix, Roger Mix, Norman Mix, James Hicks; several grandchildren.

She was predeceased by a son, James Strauch, two sisters; Roberta Bailey, and Delores Vaughn. One brother; Robert Mix.

Friends may call at the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, New York on Tuesday from 1 – 2 P.M. at which time funeral services will be held with Rev. Donald Acker of the House of Prayer officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Salamanca, New York.

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