Zenna M. Rockwell

Zenna M. Rockwell, 80, of Shinglehouse, PA died Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the Bradford Nursing Pavilion, Bradford, PA following a long illness.

Born October 22, 1942 in Salamanca, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Marguerite Mongillo Rockwell.

She attended Salamanca High School.

She had been employed as a health aide with the DDSO in Gowanda, NY for over 15 years and had also been employed at Salco Industries in Salamanca.

Zenna was secretary and treasurer of Tuesday night bowling and former president and secretary of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary.

Surviving are: longtime companion, Walter Smith; two daughters, Christine (Oliver) Harvey, Eldred, PA, Holly Watson Vaughn, Kill Buck, NY; two sons, Gerald (Christina Ehlers) Watson, Kill Buck, NY, William (Lauretta Hersh) Watson, Salamanca, NY; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; a great-great granddaughter; two brothers, Robert (Laurie) Rockwell, Coldspring, NY, John Rockwell, NC; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a brother, George “Tim” Rockwell.

There will be no visitation.

A Celebration of Life 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.

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