Stephen P. Myers

Stephen P. Myers Jr., 85, of Salamanca, NY, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Olean General Hospital.

Born November 1, 1936 in Salamanca, NY, he was the son of the late Stephen P. Sr. and Helen C. Mikowicz Myers. He was married on August 19, 1961 at the former Holy Cross Church to the former Suzanne Bloom, who survives.

He was a graduate of Salamanca High School, Class of 1954.

He was a veteran of the United States Army serving stateside.

Stephen had been employed as a highway maintenance supervisor with the New York State Department of Transportation for over 25 years, retiring in 1997 and had previously been employed at the former Fancher Furniture Company, Salamanca, NY. Following his retirement, he had been one of many volunteers at Our Lady of Peace Parish.

He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish where he served as a Eucharistic Minister, Parish Council, Church Trustee, Financial Council, and was a member of the former Usher’s Club. He was also a member of the Holy Cross Athletic Club, Salamanca, NY. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, the outdoors, hunting, and fishing.

Surviving besides his wife are: two daughters, Kathy (Kimberly O’Connell) Myers, Brockport, NY, Nancy (Phillip) Mowery, Harbor Creek, PA; a granddaughter, Kaylee Mowery, Erie, PA; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a sister, Margie Grabowski, and a brother, Casimir “Cas” Myers.

Friends may call at O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Peace Parish, 274 Broad Street, Salamanca, NY on Wednesday 10am with Rev. Moses Ikuelogbon officiating.

Rosary of Christian Hope will be recited in the funeral home on Tuesday evening.

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Salamanca, NY.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be sent to Our Lady of Peace Memorial Fund, 274 Broad Street, Salamanca, NY 14779.

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