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Thursday, December 26, 2024

Obituary: Anna May OLSON, 95, of Galeton, PA


Anna May OLSON, 95, of Galeton, PA, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in her home.  Born August 5, 1929, in Greece, NY, she was daughter of Jesse S. and Iva E. Long Loucks.  On November 6, 1950, in Bethesda, MD, she married John Albert Olson, who predeceased her on December 19, 1999.  A graduate of Galeton Northside School, she was employed as a telephone switchboard operator and by Smith of Galeton Glove.  She served as secretary/treasurer of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Galeton for many years and served as a Girl Scout Leader.  Anna May was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the American Legion Auxiliary since 1961.  Among Auxiliary projects she participated in were making balaclava, lap robes, and caps for veterans at the Bath VA and soldiers overseas.  She loved to hunt, fish and camp at Kinzua.  Surviving are: two sons, John J. Olson and Mark A. (Diane) Olson, both of Galeton; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Wanda Kelley of Cairo, GA; nieces and nephews.  In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a daughter, Ellen A. Dean; a granddaughter, Alissa Gay Dean; and a brother, William A. Loucks.  Services will be private.  Burial will be in West Hill Cemetery, Galeton.  Memorials may be made to Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org.  Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.