Oneita S. Jerge

CATTARAUGUS — Oneita S. Jerge, 98, of Cattaraugus, passed away Friday (Feb. 13, 2026) at the Gowanda Nursing Home.

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

Mrs. Jerge had worked at Norton’s Manufacturing in Ellicottville, and at Gowanda Electronics.

She was a member of the Valley View Baptist Church in Little Valley.

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

She was predeceased by her first husband, Frank Matuskiewicz; her second husband, William Fisher; and her third husband, Richard Jerge. Mrs. Jerge was also predeceased by three 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.

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

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