Dixie Magiera

March 12, 1940 – November 1, 2026

Dixie Magiera, 86, formerly of Salamanca, NY died Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Wellsville Manor following a long illness.

Born March 12, 1940 in Jackson, MO, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Mildred Cook Simons. She was married August 22, 1970 in the former Kissinger United Methodist Church in Salamanca to the love of her life, Harry Magiera, who predeceased her in 2024.

She was a graduate of Osego High School in Missouri, Class of 1958.

Dixie had been employed as a clerk with Grand Center Station, Salamanca for over 20 years, retiring in 2021. Previously, she had been employed as a dovetail machine operator at the former Fancher Furniture Company.

She enjoyed travelling and going to craft shows. After her retirement, she and Harry spent their time together, going to gaming rooms and taking drives to see new places.

Surviving are: a daughter, Rhonda (David Farr) Fuller, Bolivar, NY; a grandson, Ernest Robinson, Olean, NY; five great-grandchildren, Jonathan Chase, Gauge Robinson, both of Bolivar, NY, Wyatt, Ashlynn, and Emma, all of Salamanca, NY; three great-great-grandchildren, Amarah, Arlo, and Alaric, all of Bolivar, NY; her brother-in-law, Dan (Sandy) Magiera, Salamanca, NY; her longtime friend, Dottie Storey, NC; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a daughter, Angela Magiera, grandson, Karl Robinson, great-grandson, Garrett Chase, and a brother, Carl Simons Sr.

Memorial visitation for the lives of Harry and Dixie Magiera will be held in the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY on Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 10 – 11:30 a.m., at which time memorial services will be held with Deacon Michael Anderson officiating.

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Salamanca, NY.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society, 101 John James Audubon Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14228 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 6400 Sheridan Dr #320, Buffalo, NY 14221.