Loraine D. Moran, 86, a life-long resident of Wellsville,
passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Bradford Manor in Bradford,
PA; following a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born January 3,
1933 in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Ruby (Keeler) Gleason.
On February 11, 1956 in Wellsville she married Robert H. Moran who predeceased
her on January 3, 2018.
Loraine was a 1950 graduate of Wellsville High School. Initially upon graduation she worked as a
bookkeeper at Davie's Department Store and then for Mobil Gas Station in
Wellsville. In later years she was employed at Casey Optical Company. She was a long-time member of Immaculate Conception Church through which she was involved in the Altar and Rosary Society as well as the Christian Family Movement, which involved local mission projects. She also volunteered her time as a chaperone for The Fresh Air Fund. Loraine and her husband, Robert, enjoyed square dancing and were long-time members of The Grand Squares dancing club. Because of her love of reading and all things literature, she was for many years, a tutor for Literacy Volunteers, which she enjoyed very much. Throughout her life she enjoyed many hobbies including sewing, knitting, crocheting, cooking, baking, reading, as well as writing poems.
Loraine was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who took great pride in caring for her family and home. She cherished time in the presence of her beloved family and will forever be remembered as a classy, true lady, with a quick wit, and great sense of humor.
Survivors include a son, Sean (Sandi) Moran of Oswego; three
daughters, Robin (Gary) Ahrens of Olean, Tammy (Robert) Christman of
Wellsville, and Kelly (Jesse) Case of Wellsville; eight grandchildren, Robert
(Jen) Ahrens, Kelsey (Matt) Quattrone, Michaela Moran, Liam Moran, Leah
Christman, Bridget Christman, Samuel Case, and Simon Case; five great
grandchildren, Maddox Guay, Ryker Quattrone, Colin Ahrens, Donovan, and Jerrin
Ahrens; sister-in-law, Barbara Gleason
of Conroe, TX.: and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased
by her sister, Anita Keib, brother, David Gleason, and grandson, Lee Ahrens.
Friends are invited to call on Monday, June 24, 2019 from 4
to 7 p.m. at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. The funeral will
be Tuesday, June 25, at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home, with Rev. Robin George
presiding. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Please consider memorial
donations to the David A. Howe Public Library. To leave online condolences
please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
