Gordon L. Schneider
Gordon L. Schneider, 62, of 303 Derrick Road, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Olean General Hospital.
Born on March 9, 1957, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Albert C. and Jean (Knight) Schneider.
He was a 1975 graduate of Bradford High School.
Gordon was employed for many years as the Night Clerk at the DeSoto Motel and Restaurant for the Rink Family, Night Auditor at Best Western, ATA Courier.
He was a prior member of St. Bernards Catholic Church and attended the First Presbyterian Church in Bradford. He was also a member at the Eagles and the Vets Club. When he could, he loved to bowl.
Gordon is survived by two nieces, Anita (David) Lawrinowicz, of West Seneca, NY, Robin Wiseman, of Las Vegas, NV, two nephews, Andrew Schneider of West Seneca, NY, Brian Schneider of Las Vegas, NV, sister-in-law, Aggie Schneider, of Las Vegas, NV, and his companion for five years, Cynthia Sturtevant of Bradford.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Anthony C. Schneider and Ronald R. Schneider.
Friends are invited to a visitation on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 from 3-5 and 7-9PM at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc, 33 South Ave. than again on Thursday from 10-11AM with a funeral and commital service to follow. Pastor Robert Klouw of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will take place in the Presbyterian Memorial Garden.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
All Condolences -
So sorry to hear of Gordons passing! He will most definitely be missed but never forgotten. RIP Gordon.
— The Schuetrum Family
So sorry to hear of Gordons passing! He will most definitely be missed but never forgotten. RIP Gordon.
— The Schuetrum Family
Gordon was a good man. He will definitely be missed but never be forgotten.. RIP
— Pat
I’m so sorry for your loss at this time of need you have my condolences I worked with him at the Lewis Run fire hall
— Chris dunn
I worked with Gordon and in that period of time he solidified himself as someone I''ll remember forever. You rarely meet such a geninuine person now a days but that is exactly what Gordon was, someone who means what they say, and say what they mean. You''ll truly be missed Gordon.
— Cody Burgess
Cindy, I went thru Boy Scouts Troop 8 at West Branch School with Gordon and Ron and Tony!!! And ate at the Schneider’s table many times, such a wonderful family!!! Prayers to y’all!!!
— Raleigh Don Harness
I''m completely shocked to hear of Gordon''s passing.I just talked to him and Cindy a week ago Wednesday night at the model T as they were taking a break from moving. I''ve known Gordon for 30+ years and he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers to his family.
— Wes Nicholas
Gordon just celebrated 35 years as a courier for ATA and was a great and valued employee! We will all miss our conversations with Gordon. There will never be another like him - he will be missed. Rest in peace.
— Valerie King
Gordon was a wonderful employee and friend. He gave 29 years of service to our hotel and very rarely missed a day. I am glad that I had him as a friend in my life. Our prayers go out to his family in this difficult time. We miss you Gordon.
— Matt Frank
I knew Gordon for 50 years, since junior high school. We were like "Abbott and Costello", always joking around here and there all through school and afterwards. I am really sorry for his family and his other close friends. RIP, my friend.
— Duane Deming
Sorry to hear of Gordon’s passing! He will be missed at Best Western always there!
— Cindy Longstaff
Will miss you very much
— Roberta Brown
Saying good morning to Gordon for 26 years at Bestwestern I am going to to miss his jokes. Prayers to family and cindy.
Jerrie and David Emmett
— Jerrie l Emmett
Our condolences to Gordon''s family. He was always ready to pitch in and help out with anything. Don''t see him for awhile and a conversation would pick up like we just saw him. God bless, Gordy, fly high.
— Dean & Valerie Osborne Meacham
Sorry to hear about Gordon sending prayers for his family and friends
— Peggy Barber
Cindy ... I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you ??
— Patti DeFrank
He was such a kind person even in his grumpy moods at work. You’ll be missed by many! My prayers are with Cindy and his family!!
— Tianna
Gordon was a faithful employee of ATA for many years ! We will miss him ! Prayers for his family in this difficult time !
— Sam Martin
I’m so sorry to hear this. Gordon (well, I called him Flash) & I worked together for 4 years at Best Western, formerly Howard Johnson.
We had many late night talks & he was always such a nice guy.
He was always very professional & did a fine job with our many guests.
Sending Prayers for your family & friends. “Flash,” May you Rest In Peace.
Fondly,
Pamela Vecellio-Malekos
— Pamela Malekos
Thoughts and prayers to his family. If you bowled he knew you and would always wanna talk bowling.
— Dan and Pam Reinhardt
My condolences to Gordon’s family. We were on the same overnight shift and 2 different hotels and used to speak often. He was a good guy.
— Randy Michael Watson
Gordon was a great guy and a mainstay at bowling. he will be missed for sure.
— MARC SOUTH
So sorry Gordon was a good friend ,He will be missed but not forgotten .I worked with him at Best Western
— Cindi Silfies
Sending prayers to Cindy and Gordon''s family. I will miss working with him at the Friendship Table.
— Suzanne Dittman
So sorry to hear about Gordon''s passing. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
— Kathy and Jim Kelley