Olianna

Black

Olianna Black, born in Paterson, NJ on September 11, 1939, passed away peacefully at Garnet Hospital on November 6, 2026 at the age of 87 with her loving family by her side. She is survived by her brother, Bernard Boone; longtime partner Dan Edwards; son Robert Black and his wife Alice; daughter Olianna Zelles; grandchildren Lauren, Stephen, Ryan, Bethany, Courtney and Ayla; as well as six great grandchildren Julia, Asylia, Noah, Savannah, Kaylee and Jaxson. She is predeceased by her former husband James S. Black and her son James Black.

Olianna spent her later years in Livingston Manor, NY with her loving partner Dan Edwards.

There she worked at Key Bank, JC Penney and part time at Pecks Supermarket until the age of 83. In her earlier years, she was a florist in NJ in her own shop.

Some of her favorite things were long rides in the country with Danny taking along a picnic lunch and sitting outside with her dog enjoying the day and greeting her wonderful neighbors. She was an expert at crocheting and knitting and gifted her family with beautiful blankets.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her but we will see her again in the Heavenly Kingdom.

Visitation will be on Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 12:00-2:00pm at Colonial Bryant Funeral Home at 29 Pearl Street, Livingston Manor, NY 12758. Family and friends are invited to gather to honor Olianna's life and share fond memories.