Frederick C. GALBREATH

Frederick C. Galbreath, 75, of Bolivar, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Olean General Hospital with his family by his side. He was born March 28, 1950, in Shinglehouse, PA, the son of Arthur and Minnie (Bouer) Galbreath Sr. On October 11, 1997, in Bolivar he married Valerie “Lynn” Stives who survives.

Fred was raised in Shinglehouse, PA and New York City, and was a 1968 graduate of Glens Falls High School. He was first employed by Chris Perkins Contracting, and for many years he was a truck driver and heavy equipment operator for the Town of Wirt. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and the Yankees, and loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Valerie Lynn; six children, James Galbreath, and Fred C. Galbreth II, Leslie (Scott Ingalls) Beach, Lee (Viridianna) Beach, Lisa (Todd) Morris, and Eric Beach; 10 grandchildren, Tyler, Ryan, Sinclaire, Tyler, Mark, Josh, Olivia, Danna, Mason, and Isabelle; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rexella (Bruce) Jandrew, and Patricia Otto; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in addition to his parents by, three siblings, Art Galbreath, Ruby Bucior, and Kay Dibble.

Friends are invited to call on Friday, April 4, 2025, from 11 am to 1 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home of Wellsville, 34 W. State Street. The funeral will follow visitation at 1 pm in the funeral home. Please consider memorial donations to Olean General Dialysis Center, 623 Main Street, Olean, NY 14760. To leave condolences online, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com .