Patricia John

Patricia "Patty" John, age 47, of R.C. Hoag Drive, Salamanca, New York died early Friday morning, March 30, 2012.

Born on August 24, 1964 in Gowanda, NY she was the daughter of the late Matthew & Estella Huff John.

She was an enrolled member of the Seneca Nation of Indians, the Wolf Clan, and Coldspring Volunteer Fire Department. She enjoyed flowers and gardening.

Surviving are: her beloved companion, Kenneth "Andy" Van Aernam; a son, Joshua (Tammy) Jimerson, Salamanca, NY, two daughters, Olivia John, Estella Van Aernam, both of Salamanca, New York, 4 sisters, Joyce (Martin Crouse) Huff, Jimersontown, NY, Kathy (Tim Hyson) John, Humphrey, NY, Nancy (Steven) Frank, Steamburg, NY, Melissa (Ed White) Bach, Jimersontown, NY; 2 brothers, Gerald "Dede" (Wendy) John, Salamanca, NY, Marc (Leslie) John, Steamburg, NY; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by 3 brothers, James Snyder, Anthony John, and Bradley John.

Friends may call at the O'Rourke & O'Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY on Monday, April 2, 2012 from 1 – 7 p.m.

Funeral and committal services will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday at 2 p.m. with William Ferguson Jr., officiating.

Burial will be in Memorial Heights Cemetery, Jimersontown, NY

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