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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Obituary: Sue J. Porter, 85, formerly of Coudersport - born in Bolivar

Sue J. PORTER, 85, formerly of Coudersport, PA, died Sunday, November 3, 2024 in the Lutheran Home, Kane.  Born October 10, 1939, in Bolivar, NY, she was the daughter of Clarence and Vivian Cobb Jackson.  On May 3, 1958, in Shinglehouse, she married Harlow D. “Hal” Porter, who predeceased her on April 10, 2019.  She was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School and Zion Bible School.  Sue devoted her life to her family.  Sue was a member of Gospel Tabernacle in Coudersport, where she served as organist for many years, and the Christian Motorcycle Association.  Surviving are: four daughters, Lori (Joseph) Wunderlich of Kane, Joni (John) Prouty, Jr. of Ulysses, Wendy Porter of Sheffield, and Bethany (Kerry) Harley of Bluffton, SC; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Jean Siriano of Ashville, OH, Gail (Joe) Ayers of Coudersport, and Merinell (Richard) Vargas of Long Island, NY; nieces and nephews.  In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a daughter, Kelly S. Porter; a son, Timothy V. Porter; and two brothers, Paul E. Jackson and Donald Jackson.  Friends may call at West Pike Baptist Church, 517 Old Route 6, Galeton, PA on Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 1:00 AM.  Her son-in-law, Rev. John Prouty, Jr., will officiate.  Burial will be in East Sharon Cemetery, Shinglehouse.  Memorials may be made to Coudersport Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 651, Coudersport, PA 16915.  Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.