June was our Nation’s eldest living Seneca residing on territory. We were very fortunate last year to have been able to celebrate her 101st birthday along with her daughters, Lousie and Naomi at the Iroquois Legion Post #1587 on the Cattaraugus Territory. We will forever cherish our memories.
June L. Conklin of the Cattaraugus Seneca Territory, passed away Thursday March 26, 2020 in the Gowanda Nursing and Rehab Center, she was 101. Beloved wife of the late Chester Conklin; loving mother of Louise (Donald) Putzback and the late Naomi Gonyea. Sister of the late LaJoie, Irwin, Leonard, Dean and Charles Doctor. Private interment services will be held in the Seneca Nation Community Cemetery. June was a member of the Turtle Clan, and served in the United States Army from 1943-1945. Arrangements by the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC. Angola, NY
We send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of June Conklin.
