Obituary of Rebecca Ann Hughes

Rebecca A. “Becky” Hughes, 61, of Silver Creek, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning,

July 31, 2023 at ECMC in Buffalo, NY.

She was born at Brooks Memorial Hospital on October 27, 1961 in Dunkirk, NY the daughter of John and

Maryann (nee Tytka) Olszewski.

Becky graduated from Silver Creek High School in 1979. She continued her education by taking sales

courses from Dale Carnegie, the State University of NY at Buffalo, Jamestown Business College, and

Jamestown Community College.

Becky was a compassionate and friendly individual easily making new friends. This helped make her

successful as a human resource specialist, sales representative, and the owner-operator of Gardener’s

Flowers & Gifts for several years. She ended her employment years as an advertising representative for

the Dunkirk Observer due to declining health. Her memberships included the Sheridan United

Methodist Church and the Forestville, NY, Order of the Eastern Star.

Becky is survived by her cherished parents, John and Maryann (nee Tytka) Olszewski of Silver Creek,

NY; her beloved daughter, Katrina M. Hughes of Dunkirk; a sister, Lynne (Steven) Schmitt of

Fredonia; a brother, Dr. John Olszewski III of Cincinnati, OH; an uncle James (Sue) Tytka of Silver Creek.

She is also survived by dozens of cousins scattered throughout the United States.

As per Becky’s wishes, there will be no public visitation.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, Sept. 18th at the

Sheridan United Methodist Church located at 2679 Main Rd. (Rt. 20), Sheridan, NY 14135.

The family suggests memorial contributions in Becky’s memory be made to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hole-Parker Funeral Chapel, 160 Central Ave. Silver Creek, NY.

Please share online condolences at www.holeparkerfc.com.