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Robert “Ozzy” Ordway, 59, Andover

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Robert Ordway

Robert “Ozzy” Ordway, 59, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. He was born in Wellsville’s Jones Memorial Hospital on November 21, 1961 the son of Franklin and Ida Ordway.

He was a life-long Wellsville area resident (including Alma and Andover). He held many jobs in the area, the two longest were at Bells grocery store and Hornell TV Cable. Other short-term jobs were at Save-a-Lot, Alfred Cable TV System, maintenance for an area motel, and some landscaping work.

As a young person, he could be seen driving his sports car with the ragtop down and the radio loud. He loved working on cars or being in the outdoors. Whenever possible, he would be fishing, hunting, or camping with family. At home, you would find him in the pool or barbecuing dinner on the porch year round. Friends were drawn to his hospitality and sense of humor.

Bob was predeceased by a brother, two sisters, and his father. He is survived by his mother, Ida Ordway of Andover, his sister Linda Sootheran of Andover, his son James Ordway of Alma & Wellsville, four grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

There will be no visitation hours or funeral service. His cremains will be scattered in the woods where he was the happiest. Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

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