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Thursday, February 11, 2021

Obituary: Gerald E. “Jerry” Sekoll, 71, of Andover

Gerald E. “Jerry” Sekoll, 71, of Andover, NY, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family. 

Born July 6, 1949, in Wellsville, he was the son of John and Frances Perham Sekoll.  On July 25, 1987, in Bradley’s Garden, Wellsville, he married the former Mary Fanton.  Jerry was an over the road truck driver for many years until his health forced him to retire in 2001, he then worked for CTC in Andover for 4 years.  Jerry would also drive to the cities to be an Uber and Lyft driver part time.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Most of all, he treasured time spent with his family. 

Surviving besides his wife of 39 years, Mary, are:  two daughters, Lisa Cleghorn of Palmetto, FL and Jackie (Randy) Hackett of Andover;  four grandchildren, Samantha, T.J., Tyler, and Maci;  three sisters, Cheryl (John) Smith of Norristown, PA, Paula (John) Passmore and Sherry Fletcher, both of Mount Morris;  a brother, Irvin Lewis of Mount Morris;  very special friends, Eric Hollenbeck and Lloyd Hollenbeck;  nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by four brothers, John Sekoll, Larry Sekoll, Dave Sekoll, and Albert Howe.  Honoring Jerry’s wishes, there will be no formal services.  A gathering to celebrate Jerry’s life will be held on July 10, 2021, the location will be announced. 

Memorials may be made to HomeCare & Hospice at http://www.homecare-hospice.org/donate/.  Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.