Beverly A. Smith Cutre

GREAT VALLEY — Beverly A. Smith Cutre, 78, of Great Valley, formerly of Buffalo, died Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Olean General Hospital, following a long illness.

Born Oct. 12, 1946, in Buffalo, she was married in Clarence in 1978 to Joseph D. Cutre Jr., who survives.

Beverly had been employed as a union secretary with General Motors, Tonawanda, for over 25 years, retiring in 2014.

She loved animals, especially dachshunds, and was an avid donor to animal causes. She enjoyed the outdoors and gardening, especially her koi fish pond, going out to eat with her husband, especially lobster, and was a Buffalo Bills fan.

Friends called Tuesday (July 29, 2025) at the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River St., Salamanca, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name of Mary RC Church, Ellicottville, with Rev. Charles Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Green Cemetery, Great Valley.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Cattaraugus County SPCA, 2944 Route 16, Olean, NY 14779.

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