H. LaVonne BLAIR

H. LaVonne BLAIR, 87, of Genesee, PA, died Monday, January 23, 2023 in Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.  

Born November 18, 1935, in Pitcairn, she was the daughter of Ellsworth C. “Pete” and Hazel R. Wilson Hysong.  On January 29, 1955, in Winchester, VA, she married Robert E. Blair, who predeceased her on March 22, 2002.  A former resident of Irwin, PA, she resided in Genesee since 1971.  She was employed by Galeton Production and at Ole Bull State Park for 15 years.  LaVonne served as a volunteer at Cole Memorial Hospital and Sweden Valley Manor.  

Surviving are:  a daughter, Cheryl Young of Genesee;  two granddaughters, Jaime (Robert) Stiles of Eldred, PA and Pamela (David) Seifert of Fredericksburg, VA;  four great-grandchildren, Zachary Seifert, Caleb Seifert, Riley Stiles, and Ethan Stiles;  nieces and nephews.  In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son-in-law, Michael Young;  and two brothers, Earl Hysong and Ray Hysong.  

Friends may call Friday, January 27, 2023 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM.  Rev. Rob Anderson will officiate.  Burial will be in Genesee Cemetery.  

Memorials may be made to Mills Union Church, P.O. Box 11, Mills, PA 16937.  

Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.