Robert E. Winship Jr.

Robert E. Winship Jr., 73, of Great Valley, NY, died Thursday, March 12, 2026 at home following a short illness.

Born February 14, 1953 in Salamanca, NY, he was the son of the late Robert Sr. and Lucille Wilson Winship. He was married August 12, 1973 to the former Marcie Blackmon, who survives.

Robert was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving from 1971-1973. He was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. After returning home, he found work at the Salamanca DPW and various factories including the Salamanca Lumber Company.

He was a member of the Olean Seventh Day Adventist Church, where he served as a deacon. He enjoyed hunting, trapping, fishing, and small-town farming.

Surviving besides his wife are: three children, Chad Winship, Little Valley, NY, Tabitha (Jon) Fisher, Great Valley, NY, Jeremy (Diana) Winship, CO; five grandchildren, Alex, Allyson, and Alivia Fisher of Great Valley, and Abrianna and Tyler Winship of CO; three sisters, Marylin Brown, Little Valley, Linda Tinsley, VA, Perry (Sally) Winship, Little Valley, NY; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a sister, Carol Winship and half-brother, Bobbie George.

There will be no visitation.

A memorial service will be held at the Olean Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 620 W. Sullivan St. Olean, NY on Saturday, March 28th, 2026 at 3pm.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc Funeral Home, 25 River St. Salamanca, NY 14779.

E-condolences may be sent to orourke.orourkefh@gmail.com or posted to Facebook.com/onofh