Jennifer L. Howe

Jennifer Howe, 49, of Salamanca, NY died Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Olean General Hospital following a long illness.

Born October 22, 1970 in Salamanca, NY, she was the daughter of Audrey Jacobs Ray of Salamanca and the late Frank Ray. She was married on June 14, 2011 to Gerald Howe, who survives.

She was an enrolled member of the Seneca Nation of Indians and the Hawk Clan.

Jennifer was a graduate of Salamanca High School Class of 1988 and attended Jamestown Business College.

She had been employed as an administrative assistant with Seneca Gaming and Entertainment for over ten years prior to her illness. She had also been employed at the Seneca One Stop, Salamanca, NY.

She enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. She enjoyed family get-togethers and being in charge of arranging family games.

Surviving besides her husband are: two sisters, Stephanie Ray, Jimersontown, NY, Dawn Ray, Salamanca, NY; a brother, Seneca Ray, Salamanca, NY; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friends may call at the Valley Christian Assembly, 130 Prospect Avenue, Salamanca, NY on Thursday, February 20, 2020 from 11am – 1pm at which time funeral services will be held with Pastor Fred Davis and Debbie officiating.

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

Burial will be in Hillside Haven Cemetery, Steamburg, NY.

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