Gary N. Pounds

Little Genesee - Gary Norman Pounds, 70, of Little Genesee, died suddenly from cardiac arrest Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at home.

 He was born December 17, 1952, at the St. Francis Hospital in Olean.  He is the son of late Richard Norman Pounds and his surviving mother, Glenna Pounds.

Gary was a graduate of Bolivar Central School and of Allegany County BOCES.  He was employed at the family-owned Bolivar Magneto Company until the business closed in 2000.  Although retired, he enjoyed helping people fix their engines and other mechanical equipment.

In his early years, he enjoyed fishing trips to Canada and Kinzu with friends and family.  He also enjoyed snowmobile racing – winning many trophies.  He had many stories that he told to family and friends of his father’s World War II experiences, as he had lots of time to spend with his father while they worked together.  In recent years Gary has spent quality time assisting with the care of his mother and family home.  In spite of life’s hardships, he remained a good man. He will be terribly missed. 

He is survived by, three sons, Michael (Beth) Pounds of Clarksville, TN, Joe Pounds of Olean, Shane (Jessica) Pounds of Olean; seven grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; three sisters, Carol (John) Wight of Vernon, Ruth Pounds of Wellsville, and Molly Miller of Little Genesee.

He was predeceased by, his father Richard; and a brother, Jeffrey L. Pounds.

Friends will be received at the Guenther Funeral Home Inc., 51 S. Main Street, Portville on Sunday (July 16, 2023) at 1pm for a memorial service. Rev. Dr. Anthony Evans will officiate. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

If anyone wishes to memorialize Gary’s life, Please consider donating to  L.E.E.K Hunting and Mountain Preserve.  SAVAW- (Serving All Veterans All Wars). 494 SR 244 East Oswayo, PA 16915 info@leekpreserve.org (410)-322-4610.

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