Obituary of Jesse E. O'Bryan

Jesse E. O'Bryan, 79, of Monterey, NY, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls, NY. He was born in Corning, NY on April 10, 1945 the son of Norman W. and Edna J. (Smith) O'Bryan.

Jesse was a PFC with the US Army, serving from 1962-1964. On April 9, 1974, he married his wife Jean Coats O'Bryan.

Jesse was a pressware operator at Corning Glass for 33 years retiring in 2000. He loved to go fishing with his sons and grandsons. He enjoyed gardening, Bees and hunting in his early years. He also liked to watch sporting events on TV.

He was predeceased by his father, Norman O'Bryan in 1986; his mother, Edna O'Bryan in 2001; wife, Jean Coats O'Bryan in 2006; son Jerry Coats in 2012; sister, Rose M. Rook in 1983; and brother, Bill Collum Sr. in 2020.

Jesse is survived by three sons, Michael (Melonda) O'Bryan of Monrovia, MD, Douglas O'Bryan of Beaver Dams, NY and Allen (Krista) Coats of Beaver Dams; one daughter, Kathy Wytrwa of Beaver Dams; four sisters, Lilly Mae (James) Buckley of Beaver Dams, Norma (Tim) Cummings of Watkins Glen, Caroline (Scott) McIlwain of Beaver Dams and Cynthia (Lester) Fuller; a brother, David (Diane) O'Bryan of Montour Falls; 11 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 4-6 pm at Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, 122 N. Genesee St., Montour Falls, NY. His memorial service will follow at 6:00 pm. Burial will be in Montour Cemetery.