Avis A. RANSOM

Avis A. RANSOM, 79, of Genesee, PA, died Friday, October 24, 2014 in Hart Comfort House, Wellsville, NY. Born December 10, 1934, in Driftwood, PA, she was the daughter of Orval and Helen Smith Chambers. On October 7, 1951, in Genesee, she married Edgar B. "Ed" Ransom, who survives. She was employed by the Wellsville Glove Factory, Galeton Production, Mapes Woodworking, and Herbert Cooper Co. Avis was a member of the Gold Church and a life member of the Genesee Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary and the Allegany County Firemen's Auxiliary. She served on the Genesee Township Board of Election, four year chairman of the Genesee Old Home Day Committee, and as a cub scout leader and 4-H helper. Surviving besides her husband, Ed, are: a son, D. Robert "Bobby" Ransom of Genesee; a sister, Joan (Aaron) Kuhn of Whitesville, NY; nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a daughter, Kathy Marie Ransom; her step-mother, Mary Chambers; and two brothers, Robert Chambers and James Chambers. Friends may call Tuesday, October 28, 2014 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 PM at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday in the Gold Church, 35 SR 449 North , Gold, PA. Rev. Frank Mickle will officiate. Burial will be in Whitesville Rural Cemetery, Whitesville, NY. Memorials may be made to the Genesee Volunteer Fire and Ambulance, Genesee, PA 16923 or the Gold Church, 35 SR 449 North, Genesee, PA 16923. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.