December 21, 1955 – September 19, 2025
Lynn M. Stuve, 69, of Allegany, NY died Friday morning, September 19, 2025 at Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY following a long illness.
Born December 21, 1955 in Olean, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Myrtle Jones McClain. She was married August 27, 1988 in Great Valley, NY to John M. Stuve, who survives.
She was a graduate of Salamanca High School, Class of 1974, and earned her nursing degree from the St. Francis School of Practical Nursing, Olean, NY in 1975.
Lynn had been employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse with The Pines, Olean, NY for over 35 years, retiring in 2008.
She enjoyed the outdoors and volunteered with the Scouts, teaching first aide to the kids. She enjoyed hunting and fishing, crocheting and cross stitch, and played women’s softball. During high school, Lynn excelled in Rifle Team competitions.
Surviving besides her husband are: two granddaughters, Gracie Tait, Bailey Tait.
She was predeceased by her son, Daniel R. Tait Jr., and her brother, Keith “Hack” McClain.
There will be no visitation.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of the family and will be announced.
Burial will be in Green Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY.
E-condolences can be sent to orourke.orourkefh@gmail.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.
