John “Jack” R. Earley

March 4, 1938 – March 13, 2026

John “Jack” R. Earley, 88, of Ellicottville, NY died Friday, March 13, 2026, following a short illness.

Born March 4, 1938, in Salamanca, NY, he was the son of the late John and Frances Balcom Earley. He was married November 5, 1955 in Carrollton, NY, to the former Rae Smith, who predeceased him in 2015.

He attended Salamanca High School and was a veteran of the United States Navy.

Mr. Earley had been employed with the B & O Railroad in Salamanca, NY for 29 years, retiring in 1998, and was previously employed with the CSX Railroad in Philadelphia, PA for 10 years.

He was a member of the UTU Local #1373 in Philadelphia, PA. He enjoyed spending time with his family, travelling with his late wife, and going to casinos across the country.

Surviving are: two daughters, Deborah (Tim) McCarty, Jackson Center, PA, Donna (Gary) Hallick, Ellicottville, NY; a son, Raymond (Lisa) Earley, Limestone, NY; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by two sons, John Earley and Patrick Earley, three brothers, William Earley, David Earley, Robert Earley, and a sister, Marjorie Reynolds.

There will be no visitation.

Private funeral services were held in Green Cemetery, Great Valley, NY.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY.