Oneita S. Jerge

CATTARAUGUS — Oneita S. Jerge ,98, of Cattaraugus, NY passed away February 13, 2026 at the Gowanda Nursing Home.

She was born May 23, 1927 in Ellicottville, NY the daughter of the late Albert and Leah (White) Rowher.

Mrs. Jerge had worked at Norton’s Manufacturing in Ellicottville, NY and at Gowanda Electronics.She was a member of the Valley View Baptist Church in Little Valley, NY.

She was predeceased by her 1st husband Frank Matuskiewicz, her 2nd husband William Fisher and her 3rd husband Richard Jerge.

She is survived by 2 sons David (Brenda) Matuskiewicz of Friendship, NY and Frank (Sue) Matuskiewicz of Delevan, NY and 3 daughters Karen (Gary) Fittry of Hamburg, NY, Shirley (Tim) Dick of Frederick, MD and Linda Hughes of Great Valley, NY and 18 grandchildren and several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.Also surviving are several nieces and nephews and her 2 loving primary caregivers.

Mrs. Jerge was also predeceased by 3 brothers Dennis,Gordon and Louis Rowher.

A celebration of Oneita’s life will be held at a later date.

Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery in Ellicottville, NY.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mentley Funeral Home Inc. 411 Rock City Street in Little Valley, NY.

Memorials may be made to the Valley View Baptist Church in Little Valley, NY