Marcie John

Marcie John, age 51, of Hillview Homes, Salamanca, New York died Thursday evening, March 11, 2010 at The Absolute of Allegany, Allegany, New York surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on March 18, 1958 in Olean, New York she was the daughter of Leo Emborsky, Salamanca, New York and the late Freda Britton Emborsky.

She enjoyed collecting hearts.

Surviving besides her father are: 4 sons, Shane John, Rory Washington, Jevon Battle, Jawara Battle, all of Salamanca, New York; 2 daughters, Lyndi John, Destiny Williams, both of Salamanca, New York; 10 grandchildren;two sister, Janet (Lance) Oaks, Olean, New York;Shelly (John) Green, Little Valley, New York several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, New York on Tuesday from 10 – 11 A.M. at which time funeral services will be held.

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Salamanca, New York.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 60 East 56th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10022.

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