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Jerry F. Adams, age 70, died August 25, 2024 at home. He was born December 4, 1953 in Altoona, PA to Clyde “Jack” and Evelyn (Cruthers) Adams and had lived in this area since 1976.
Jerry graduated from Penn State University and went directly to Xerox where he worked as an Electrical Engineer for over 39 years. While at Xerox, Jerry received 12 patents. Following retirement he worked as a Rural Postal Delivery Person. Jerry was a past Chief of the Carlton Fire Department, an avid golfer, loved to hunt with both bow and shotgun and enjoyed reading. He also loved to make maple syrup especially because his grandchildren would help him with the process!
He is survived by his wife of 32 years Catherine, his sons: Curtis Johnson of PA, Mark Johnson of PA, Andrew (Randi) Johnson of Albion, his sister: Barb (Mel) Edmundson of PA, his grandchildren: Bailey, Addison, Hunter, Elliot, Eli, Aerilyn and 1 nephew: Shaun (Jess) Edmundson.
There will be no calling hours. A Celebration of Jerry’s life will be held SATURDAY AUGUST 31, 2024 in the Carlton Fire Department Rec Hall, 1853 Oak Orchard Road, Albion, NY, 14411 beginning at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wilmot Cancer Institute, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY, 14642. Jerry’s arrangements have been entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home of Albion. To share a special memory of Jerry, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com