Stephen M. Blehar Jr.
Stephen M. Blehar Jr., loving husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa
Stephen was born in Salamanca on Jan. 1, 1948, the son of the late Stephen M. Blehar Sr. and Pauline Bzdak Blehar. On Oct. 23, 1970, in St. Mary of the Angels in Olean, he married his true love, the former Rita A. Gowan, who survives.
A 1966 graduate of Salamanca High School, Stephen joined the U.S. Navy and served honorably from 1966 to 1970.
He worked for Olean City Schools for years.
Stephen was a member of the Olean Eagles Club and the St. Stephen’s Club.
His favorite pastimes were football, reading, crossword puzzles and word searches. A NASCAR fan, his favorite driver was Rusty Wallace. He also enjoyed fishing, and was particularly fond of music from the 1960s through the 1980s.
Stephen is survived by his loving wife, Rita; his sons, Scott (Kristi), Patrick (Stacey) and Mark Blehar; his grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Will), CeCe, Casey, Justin, Jack and Alex; and his great-grandchildren, Renn, Arden, and Charlie.
He was predeceased by his parents, Stephen Sr. and Pauline.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Guenther Funeral Home, Inc., 1303 E. State St., Olean.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.guentherfh.com.
