Jay W. Stevens

Short Tract --- Jay W. Stevens, a former resident of Short Tract, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 21, 2025, in Olean General Hospital. He was born on October 26, 1934, in Buffalo, a son of the late Kenneth and Florence Stevens. He married Sophia Stevens who predeceased him on May 27, 2016.

Jay was a veteran of the United States Marines, serving from 1953 to 1956 and was a former employee of Letchworth State Park. He was a member of the Dee Victor Thomas Post 1155 of Fillmore and a member of the former Short Tract United Methodist Church (currently the Short Tract Community Church).

Surviving are two stepdaughters, Yvonne Swimline, Dawn (Bob) Bennett, nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, a brother, Paul Stevens and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and his parents he was predeceased by a stepson, Randall Mueckl and a step-daughter-in-law, Brenda Mueckl.

Family and friends may gather from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the Short Tract Community Church, 10366 Co Rd 15, where a funeral service with Military Honors accorded by the Dee Victor Thomas Post 1155 of Fillmore will follow at 12:00 pm. Pastor Alex Pierce will officiate. Burial will be in Short Tract Cemetery, Short Tract.

Memorials if desired to: Dee Victor Thomas Post 1155 of Fillmore or the Short Tract Community Church.