Wendy OldShield

STEAMBURG — Wendy OldShield, 72, of Steamburg, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at UPMC Chautauqua, surrounded by family, following a short illness.

Born Oct. 16, 1953, in Salamanca, she was the daughter of the late Robert OldShield and Delores Jimerson.

She was an enrolled member of the Seneca Nation of Indians, Wolf Clan.

She was a graduate of Salamanca High School, Class of 1971, and attended Cazenovia College.

Wendy had been employed as a parts runner and flagger with Coldspring Construction Company, Akron, for over 10 years.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed gaming, attending music events, travelling with the AOA, and was an avid Buffalo Bandits fan.

Surviving are four daughters, Fawn (James) Reibling of Dubuque, Iowa, Allison McIntee of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Kerri (Donald Watson Jr.) Swiech of Olean and Katrina (Jim) Ray of Salamanca; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Wendy was predeceased by two brothers, William “Butch” OldShield and Robert OldShield.

Friends called Sunday (Sept. 13, 2026) at the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home. Funeral services were held in the funeral home Monday (Sept. 14, 2026). Burial would be in Hillside Haven Cemetery, Steamburg.

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