John Hanselman,

November 5, 2008

John H. Hanselman, Jr., 80, of 3332 Morley Rd., Ashville, formerly of the Garfield Rd., died at 3:54 A.M. Sunday (Nov. 2, 2008) in WCA Hospital. He was born Nov. 23, 1927 in Cologne, N.J., the son of John H. Sr. and Sophie Dryer Hanselman. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Prior to retiring, he had been employed as a time study supervisor at Blackstone Corp., and following his retirement had been a self-employed building contractor. In earlier years he had worked as a supervisor and dispatcher at the Chautauqua County Highway Department. He attended the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, was a member and past president of the Lakewood-Busti Goldern Agers, was a member of Herman Kent Post 777 American Legion, and was a former member of the Busti Historical Society. Always having his own brand of humor, he was very sentimental and would lend a hand to anyone at any time, sharing his knowledge and skills with carpentry and electrical work. He was very involved with his family, and loved to participate in family get-togethers. Surviving are his wife, the former Dorothy L. Nelson; a son, David J (Lisa) Hanselman of Jamestown; three daughters: Rebecca R. Champ and Penney J. Arnone, both of Jamestown, and Pamela L. (Gene) Holifield of Colorado Springs, Col.; seven grandchildren: Andrew Hanselman, Karli and Quinten Champ, and Kelsy Arnone, all of Jamestown, SRA Michael Hanselman, serving with the U.S. Air Force in Iraq, Kyle Arnone of Los Angeles, Calif., and Breland Holifield of Colorado Springs, Col.; two stepsons: James Nelson of Chattanooga, Tenn. and Jeffrey Nelson of Lancaster, N.Y.; a stepdaughter, Janice Nelson of Bemus Point; seven step grandchilren; one step great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Janice Burkland Hanselman, who died Oct. 9, 1997; and by a sister, Lee Butler. A memorial service will be at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday in Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. The Rev. Timothy Hoyer will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery. Messages to the family may be sent by visiting the website www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com. Memorials may made to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 35 W. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, N.Y. 14750; or to Alzheimer?s Association of WNY 2805 Wehrle Dr. Suite 6, Williamsville NY 1422-7380. Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home is handling arrangements.