Obituary of Olin Bloye

Olin S. "Mountain Man" Bloye, Sr. Allegany, NY Olin S. "Mountain Man" Bloye, Sr. of 4557 Five Mile Rd. passed away Sunday (July 28, 2013) at the Bradford Manor. Born October 24, 1921 in Humphrey he was the son of Arthur and Dora Moffet Bloye. On July 20, 1949 in Loganton, PA he married Betty Karchner, his wife of the past sixty four years, who survives. Mr. Bloye was a veteran of WWII having served with the US Army from 1942 to 1945. He first worked for sixteen years at W. H. Hall Co. in Allegany from 1949 until 1965. He was a longtime member of the Teamster's Union and worked for Arason Co. in Arcade for three years and drove heavy equipment during the construction of the Olean Highway Extension in 1965. Additionally, he worked for Gramco Feed Mill in Franklinville as a truck driver prior to his retirement. While holding these jobs he also ran a 140 acre dairy farm in Franklinville for thirty seven years. His big heart and loving, giving nature made him a good provider and one who would share the bounty of his annual garden produce with the less fortunate and help anyone with his "jack of all trades" abilities. Upon retirement he and his wife moved to Alabama for twenty years, returning to Allegany in 2002. Surviving besides his wife are a daughter Kathleen (Clifford) Withey of Allegany; two sons Olin (Cora) Bloye, Jr. of Montgomery, AL and Stephen Bloye of Oklahoma city, OK; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son Harold Bloye and a brother Harmon Bloye. At Mr. Bloye's request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY 2805 Wehrle Dr., Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221. Arrangements are under the direction of the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, Olean. Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com.