Clyde "Jake" F. Hatzell

Portville-Clyde F. “Jake” Hatzell of Lillibridge Road, passed away unexpectedly on Friday (January 21, 2022) at the Olean General Hospital.

Born December 6, 1940, in Olean, he was the son of the late, Clyde L. and Margaret E. Taggerty Hatzell. He married Margaret Elizabeth Nunamaker on August 31, 1962, she predeceased him on August 13, 2015.

Jake worked for the former Work and Silvis Company in Allegany.  He also drove school bus for many years for the Portville Central School district, and owned his own company, C.F. Hatzell and son.  He eventually retired from the Department of Public Works with the Village of Portville.

Clyde was a life member and son of the Hinsdale American Legion.  He loved spending time with his family, playing Texas Hold ‘em, tickets, going to horse pulls, fishing and boating.  He also enjoyed a good Manhattan and a cold Bud Light.

Surviving are; four children, Tammy (John) Donnelly of Portville, Susan (Mark) Hellwig of Hinsdale, Robert (Donna) Hatzell of Portville, and Paula (Dennis) Hollamby of Portville; thirteen grandchildren, Anthony Hatzell, Brittney Lananger, Kristopher Bell, Mark Hellwig, Justin Hatzell, Erica ( Mitchell Finch) Hatzell, Kirk Hellwig, Stacie Dutton, Michael Donnelly, Mikayla Hatzell, Amber Donnelly, Chris Donnelly, and Ryan Donnelly; several great-grandchildren;  and a special niece, Rhonda (Jerry) Lewis.

In addition to his wife, Jake was predeceased by; one daughter, Tara Hatzell, and one brother, Donald Taggerty.

Friends will be received at the Guenther Funeral Home, Inc., 51 S. Main Street, Portville on Wednesday (January 26, 2022) from 4-7pm.  Funeral services will follow at 7pm.  Burial will be in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Portville and at a later date.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.guentherfh.com.