Wellsville, NY - Loraine D. Moran, 86, a life-long resident of Wellsville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Bradford Manor in Bradford, PA; following a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born January 3, 1933 in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Ruby (Keeler) Gleason. On February 11, 1956 in Wellsville she married Robert H. Moran who predeceased her on January 3, 2018.
Loraine was a 1950 graduate of Wellsville High School. Initially upon graduation she worked as a bookkeeper at Davie's Department Store and then for Mobil Gas Station in Wellsville. In later years she was employed at Casey Optical Company.
She was a long-time member of Immaculate Conception Church through which she was involved in the Altar and Rosary Society as well as the Christian Family Movement, which involved local mission projects. She also volunteered her time as a chaperone for The Fresh Air Fund. Loraine and her husband, Robert, enjoyed square dancing and were long-time members of The Grand Squares dancing club. Because of her love of reading and all things literature, she was for many years, a tutor for Literacy Volunteers, which she enjoyed very much. Throughout her life she enjoyed many hobbies including sewing, knitting, crocheting, cooking, baking, reading, as well as writing poems.
Loraine was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who took great pride in caring for her family and home. She cherished time in the presence of her beloved family and will forever be remembered as a classy, true lady, with a quick wit, and great sense of humor.
Survivors include a son, Sean (Sandi) Moran of Oswego; three daughters, Robin (Gary) Ahrens of Olean, Tammy (Robert) Christman of Wellsville, and Kelly (Jesse) Case of Wellsville; eight grandchildren, Robert (Jen) Ahrens, Kelsey (Matt) Quattrone, Michaela Moran, Liam Moran, Leah Christman, Bridget Christman, Samuel Case, and Simon Case; five great grandchildren, Maddox Guay, Ryker Quattrone, Colin Ahrens, Donovan, and Jerrin Ahrens; sister-in-law, Barbara Gleason of Conroe, TX.: and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her sister, Anita Keib, brother, David Gleason, and grandson, Lee Ahrens.
Friends are invited to call on Monday, June 24, 2019 from 4 to 7 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. The funeral will be Tuesday, June 25, at 11:00 am in the funeral home, with Rev. Robin George presiding. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Please consider memorial donations to the David A. Howe Public Library. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
My deepest condolences to the Moran family and friends. During this difficult time, may you all be able to find comfort from on another as well as in God's promise found at John 5:28. Please take comfort in knowing that God will soon bring back those that we've lost in death.
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