Olean - Merle D. Shelley, 76, of 128 East Henley St passed away Tuesday February 14, 2017 at his home following a lengthy illness. Born August 17, 1940 in Andover he was the son of Dalson and Margaret Keller Shelley. He first married Lucy Jean Nelson who preceded him in death on December 19, 1976. He later married Cathy Carmen who survives.
Merle was employed by the former Macler Industries Inc., Friendship and later by McHome Industries in Salamanca. He enjoyed camping, racing and working on vehicles.
Surviving in addition to his wife are ten children; Merle (Becky) Shelley Jr. of Bolivar, Dawn (Lisa) Shelley of Olean, Edward (Melissa) Shelley of Pennsylvania, Kimberly Card of Olean, Tonja Bump of Pennsylvania, Shawn ( Sarah) Shelley of Bolivar, Thomas Shelley of Olean, Charles Shelley of South Carolina, Tabatha (Tiffany) Shelley of North Carolina and William Shelley of South Carolina. Also surviving are; one stepdaughter Cheryl Gross of South Carolina, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, one sister, Eloise Bates and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother Donald Shelley and a sister Ella Mae Conklin.
Private family services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Clara PA Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schaffner Funeral Home Inc. Bolivar.
