Theodore F. "Ted" Gilliland, 93, of 6129 Hess Rd,
formerly of Jordan Hill in Bolivar passed away Friday, April 28, 2017 at Jones
Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, following a brief illness. Born September 3,
1923 in Galeton, PA, he was the son of Warren F. and Mildred Wilson Gilliland.
On August 1, 1948 in Buffalo, he married the former Dorothy Stoddard, who
predeceased him in 1992.
Ted had grown up in Independence, NY and attended Andover
School District. After school he worked on area dairy farms for a short time.
In Bolivar, for the next several years he was employed on the oil leases and at
Expert Cutlery in Bolivar. He was employed at the Allegany Co. Highway Dept. in
Friendship retiring in 1985.
Ted enjoyed life to the fullest, from hunting and fishing,
camping, horses and out of doors activities. His greatest love was his family
and spending time with them.
Surviving are a son, Bruce F. (Jane) Gilliland of Belmont; a
daughter, Carol L. (Thomas) Crum of Shinglehouse; seven grandchildren and seven
great grandchildren; two sisters, Elizabeth (George) Edwards of Cuba, and Ethel
Harris of Belmont; and several nieces and nephews.
Ted was predeceased by a brother, Fred Gilliland.
Friends may call at
the Treusdell Funeral Home, Friendship from Noon to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday May 2,
2017 at which time (2:00 p.m.) funeral services will be held. The Rev. Leon
Canfield, retired, of Smethport, PA will officiate and burial will be in Maple
Lawn Cemetery, Bolivar. Memorials may be sent to the Richburg Fire Dept.
