Nadine F. Gerwitz

Loving daughter, sister, and aunt.

Nadine Faye Gerwitz, 61, of Great Valley, NY and most recently of Salamanca Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior Monday, March 16, 2020 at Olean General Hospital following a short illness.

Born May 22, 1958 in Olean, NY, she was the daughter of Lloyd N. and Joanne A. Wilson Gerwitz of Great Valley, NY.

She was a graduate of Ellicottville Central School, Class of 1976 and Olean Business Institute, Class of 1977.

Nadine had been employed with American Locker in Ellicottville for over thirty years and had previously been employed at Stardell in Franklinville, NY.

She was a faithful and dedicated member of the Great Valley United Methodist Church, and held the position of General Fund Treasurer for many years, and recently the Memorial Fund Treasurer. Nadine would take off her work vacation to teach vacation Bible School, she taught Sunday School and she also enjoyed writing letters encouraging the sick and infirmed.

Surviving besides her parents are: a sister, Kimberly (Roxsyn) Burrell, Franklinville, NY; three nieces, Amber (Jim) Klehn, Waterloo, NY, Autumn Burrell, Franklinville, NY, Aubrey (Christopher) Flagg, Lewis Run PA; four nephews, Armand (Chelsey) Burrell, Great Valley, NY, Avin Burrell, Austin Burrell, Aldyn Burrell, all of Franklinville, NY; two great nieces; six great nephews;“like brothers”, Arthur (Debbie) Atwater, Oneonta, NY, Jeffrey (Darlene) Atwater, Great Valley, NY and their families; other close friends.

Due to the restrictions put in place because of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, there will be no visitation.

Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family and will be announced.

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

Burial will be in Crawford Cemetery, Salamanca, NY.

If desired, the family suggests memorials be sent to Great Valley United Methodist Church, Roswell Park, or Olean General Hospital.

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