Edward J. Kuzak, a man who served many, God, family and country

PORTVILLE — Edward J. Kuzak, of Portville, passed away Thursday (April 30, 2026) at Olean General Hospital, after a short illness.

He was born in Olean on Sept. 27, 1938, the son of the late Constance and Bernice Learn Kuzak. On July 20, 1963, in Olean, he married the former Carol Kayes, who predeceased him.

A graduate of Olean High School, Ed joined the U.S. Marine Corps. and served honorably from 1957 to 1960.

He worked for Dresser Rand in Olean as a machinist. Ed was a master archery instructor for the DEC. After retiring, he worked part-time at BJ’s Wholesale.

He was a member of the American Legion, Shinglehouse Post 530 and many other clubs in the area.

Ed is survived by his children, Tammy Skroback, Cindy (Joe) DuShaw and Amy (Rob) Enos; grandchildren, Robert Skroback, Theresa (Tim) Hicks and Jillena DuShaw; great-grandchildren; his siblings, Dickie (Vivian) Kuzak, Donnie (Marilyn) Kuzak, Nancy (Larry) Doner and Joanne Corson; nieces and nephews; brothers-in-law, Michael (Sherri) Kayes and Joe (Nancy) Kayes; and sister-in-law, Esther Kayes.

He was predeceased by his wife Carol; his parents, Constance and Bernice; his son, Gary Kuzak; a granddaughter, Kayden Enos; and his sister, Betty Spears.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Portville Fire Dept., P.O. Box 781, Portville, NY 14770; or to the Shinglehouse American Legion Post 530, 1364 Route 44, Shinglehouse, PA 16748.

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.