James Derusha

James Oliver DeRusha, 69, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014.He was a loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather.James grew up in Lewiston, NY and graduated from Lewiston Porter Central School.He completed his undergraduate education at Niagara County Community College and received his Masters in Education from SUNY Brockport.He spent the majority of his working years in Education as an English teacher and then as an Administrator.He retired as Superintendent of Schools at the Port Byron Central School District.James was predeceased by his parents, William and Reta DeRusha of Lewiston, NY and his sister Pamela Condren of Youngstown, NY.He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sharon DeRusha of Addison, NY and son, Michael of Jamestown, NY and his son, Daniel & Courtney of Corning, NY; brother, William & Marie DeRusha of Lewiston, NY; sister, Patricia & John Murray of Williamsville, NY.James had a very special relationship with all of his grandchildren who will miss him dearly;Shanita,Makalya, Briana, James and Margaret. In his retirement, James continued to enjoy Ham Radio, making contacts locally and internationally under the call sign KS2N.He also developed an interest in antique cars with a focus on Franklins, MG's and Buicks.Services will be announced early in 2015.Arrangements are being handled by Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. and the guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com.