Gary L. Young, Sr., 68, of Harrison Valley

Gary L. YOUNG, Sr., 68, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Saturday, June 11, 2011 in his home.

Born August 18, 1942, in Blossburg, PA, he was the son of Frank A. and Alberta Ransom Young.

On July 14, 1962, in Harrison Valley, he married the former Deanna Button, who survives.

He was employed by the Eberle Tannery in Westfield, PA, Ingersoll-Rand in Painted Post, NY, the Northern Tier Children’s Home in Harrison Valley, and as a bus driver for Ulysses Motors for 17 years.

Gary was a life member of the Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Company.

Surviving besides his wife, Deanna, are:  two sons, Gary (Suzanne) Young, Jr. of Portville, NY and David (Lisa) Young of Sabinsville, PA;  three daughters, Nanette (Tony) Southerland of Ohio, Jenny (Andrew) Reisinger of Harrison Valley and Beth (Mark Dougherty) Young of Wellsville, NY; 11 grandchildren;  eight great-grandchildren;  and nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two sisters, Agnes Ella Parker and Patricia Ferguson;  and two brothers, Gene R. Young and Donald William Young.

Friends may call Tuesday, June 14, 2011 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM. The Rev. Duane Burdick will officiate.  Burial will be in Mills Cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.