Cory Emerson Oliver

Cory Emerson Oliver, 68 of Richland Township, formerly of Curtisville, West Deer Township, died Sunday July 27, 2025 at his home with his loving family by his side, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born April 17, 1957 in Natrona Heights to the late Phillip Oliver and Mary M. (Lucas) Lloyd of Curtisville, West Deer. Besides his Mother, he is survived by his wife of 33 years Sharon (Sokolowski) Oliver, his siblings Marcia (Neal) Kelly of Henderson, NV, Gregg (Susan) Oliver of West Deer and Stacy O. Lloyd of Curtisville, 6 nephews, 1 niece, his mother-in-law Marian L. Reichle of Wexford, brother-in-law Bernie W. and his late wife Mary Sokolowski of Adams Township and his sister-in-law Dina (Greg McCall) Mason of Girard, PA.

Cory has lived in Richland for the past 33 years. He worked for Zokaites Construction as the Development Project Manager and site supervisor for 32 years until he retired in 2023. Cory grew up in Curtisville graduating from Deer Lakes in 1975. He loved going fishing on his boat and most of his retirement was spent working in his woodshop making products out of wood. While he always enjoyed woodworking, he finally had the opportunity to spend a lot of time doing what brought him joy. Cory also loved their dogs Sweetie, Buddy and Mia as well as those who are waiting for him at the rainbow bridge.

The family especially wants to thank the Doctors and Staff at Allegheny General Hospital on 10C and 9A who took wonderful care of him, also the AHN Home Medical Equipment Team, the AHN Health Care at Home Team and the AHN Hospice Care Companion, who cared for him in his final days.

Friends received Wednesday from 2pm to 8pm in the SIWICKI-YANICKO FUNERAL HOME, 23 McKrell Road, Russellton, West Deer, where a funeral service will be held Thursday at 10am with the Rev. Jerry Pawlowski, officiating. He will be buried in Holy Savior Cemetery, Richland. In lieu of flowers contribution may be sent to the West Deer Dog Shelter, 109 East Union Road, Cheswick, PA 15024 which is a no kill shelter. View obituary online and leave condolences at www.siwicki-yanickofh.com/obituary/Cory-Oliver

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