Patricia Halterman

Patricia Halterman, age 73, of Little Valley, NY passed quietly in her sleep Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.

Born August 9, 1943 in Chattanooga, TN, she was the daughter of the late J.O. (Bonnie) Walker and Sybil Roach Ivester.

She was a veteran of the United States Army.

Patricia had been employed in the rental office at Allegany State Park for 22 years prior to her retirement.

She was a past Commander of the American Legion Hughes-Skiba Post 535 and enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving are: two sons, James (Tammy) Halterman Jr., Salamanca, NY, John (Liane) Halterman, Mansfield, NY; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Rick Ivester, James McAnnally; a sister, Sherry Green; a sister-in-law, Linda Walker; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a son, Joseph Halterman, and a brother, Gary Walker.

There will be full military honors performed at the graveside in Crawford Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

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

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the donor’s choice.

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