Obituary of Samuel J. Colden

Smethport - Samuel J. Colden, 20, of Smethport, formerly of Mesa, Arizona, died Tuesday (September 20, 2011) at his residence in Smethport. He was born Jan 17, 1991 in Mesa, AZ, a son of Charles J. and the late Janet Gustafson Colden. He was a graduate of West Wood High School of Mesa, Arizona, and was employed by Dollar General in Smethport as a clerk. In addition to his father, Charles (Dena) Colden, he is survived by his brother, Joel S. Colden of Kent, OH, his Grandmother, Anne Leffler of Smethport, with whom he resided, Aunts and Uncles: Rebecca (Carl) Smith of Smethport, James (Terry) Gustafson of Endicott, NY, Carol (Bert) Clark of Big Shanty, John (Tina) Colden of Mesa, AZ, and numerous cousins. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by 2 Uncles: Thomas J. and John M. Gustafson There will be no visitation. Private services will be held with family and friends at a later date. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport. Memorials, if desired, can be made to the Hamlin Memorial Library, Smethport. Online condolences can be left at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.