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Michele J. Benham
Mar 12, 2026
Cuba-Michele J. Benham “Loving Wife, Mother, Sister & Aunt”
Michele Benham of Haskell Road passed away on Thursday, March 12th, 2026 at Olean General Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Michele was born on March14th,1960, in Olean and was the daughter of Raymond W. and Patricia A. Barr Carapellatti.
Michele was a 1978 graduate of Olean High School. She attended Jamestown Community College....
Craig F. Senfield
Feb 1, 2026
Plattsburgh- Craig Francis Senfield
Craig Francis Senfield, 79, died Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh, NY. He was the eldest son of three children born to Lt. Eugene and Elizabeth Hussey Senfield. Craig was born at the Mountain Clinic in Olean, NY on August 11, 1946. He graduated from Olean High School in 1964 and then...
JoAnn F. Lewis
Mar 14, 2026
Olean — JoAnn F. Lewis, “Loving Mother and Grandmother”
JoAnn F. Lewis of Alder Court passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with family and friends by her side.
Born on October 5, 1940, in Rochester, she was the daughter of Arthur F. and Lucille M. Fisher Foster. She was married to George E. Lewis, who predeceased her on July 16,...
Michael J. Chaffee
Mar 13, 2026
Olean- Michael J. Chaffee “Avid Bills, Bonnies & Yankees Fan”
It is with heavy heart that we share the unexpected passing of our brother, Michael J. Chaffee, 69, of Olean at his home on March 13, 2026.
Born February 16, 1957 in Olean, he was the son of William L. And Estelle A. Neporadny Chaffee.
Michael attended Olean schools and spent his whole...
Sr. Dymphna E. Aherne
Mar 10, 2026
Born: Dympna Eunice Aherne on November 3, 1939 in Bronx, NY
Died: March 10, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, NY
Daughter of: Jeremiah and Dympna Kernis Aherne, Bronx, NY
Sr. Dymphna (Dee) entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, NY, on September 3, 1961, was received into the Congregation on July 2, 1962, and professed her final vows on August 29, 1969. As...
John Shaw
Mar 8, 2026
Portville- John S. “Jay” Shaw
John S. “Jay” Shaw of North Main Street passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Olean General Hospital following an illness.
Jay was born on March 10, 1951, in Olean, he was the son of Leon and Dorothy E. Carpenter Shaw. He was formerly married to Barbara J. Hooper.
Jay attended Portville and Olean Schools. He began...
Mary Ann Kohler
Mar 7, 2026
Allegany- Mary Ann Kohler
Mary A. Kohler of Absolut of Allegany, formerly of Front Street, Olean, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Mary was born on May 5, 1951, in Medina and was the daughter of Adelbert and Beatrice Lloyd Dow. She was formerly married to Kenneth Haggerty. On August 9, 2003, she married Randee O. Kohler, who predeceased her on...
Lois McAllister
Mar 5, 2026
Portville- Lois M. Davie McAllister “Wife, Grandmother & Great -Grandmother”
Lois M. McAllister of 1671 Haskell Road passed away in her home on Thursday, March 5, 2025, after battling dementia the past few years. Born on October 15, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Abijah and Minnie Ferris Davie. On May 14, 1955, she married her late husband, Ronald...
Wendy A. Boldt
Mar 3, 2026
West Valley- Wendy A. Boldt “Loving Wife, Mother & Grandmother”
Wendy A. Boldt of Plato Road passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Olean General Hospital.
Wendy was born on January 4, 1952, in Salamanca and was the daughter of George and Shirley Deiter Wilcox. On May 20, 1972, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ellicottville, she married her high school...
Ryan C. Miller
Mar 2, 2026
Olean- Ryan C. Miller “Loving Son, Father & Brother”
Ryan C. Miller of McCann Hollow Road passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Ryan was born on May 11, 1977, in Olean and was the son of Kevin K. and Linda M. Ratzel Miller. He was formerly married to Helen Espinosa Miller.
Ryan was a 1995 graduate of Olean High School. He was...
Fredrick N. Knight Sr.
Mar 2, 2026
Little Genesee- Fredrick N. Knight Sr. “Loving Father & Grandfather”
Fredrick N. Knight Sr. of 8178 State Rt. 417 passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at the Jones Memorial Hospital.
Fred was born September 24, 1950 in Bradford, PA and was the son of Carl and Jessie Eldridge Knight. On July 10, 1971 in Olean he married Debra A. Hewitt who...
Norma L. Middaugh
Feb 27, 2026
Friendship– Norma L. Middaugh
With deep love and cherished memories, we announce the passing of our beloved Norma Louise Middaugh on Friday, February 27, 2026. Her life was a beautiful reflection of kindness, family devotion, and quiet strength.
Norma was a woman who found joy in life’s simple moments, which are the most meaningful. Tending her flower beds, watching her husband &...
Jimmie Gene Carlson
Feb 25, 2026
Olean- Jimmie G. Carlson
Jimmie Carlson of Olean Portville Road formerly of South 18th Street, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Jimmie was born March 26, 1937, in Olean and was the son of Carl John and Esther Pettis Carlson. He was formerly married to Cathleen Burns Todd.
Jimmie was a 1955 graduate of...
Jeff E. Corah
Feb 21, 2026
Eldred- Jeff E. Corah
Jeff E. Corah of Barnum Road passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Sena Kean Nursing Facility in Smethport.
Jeff was born on June 25, 1954, in Olean and was the son of Ellis and Joyce Kio Corah. On October 21, 1978 in Eldred he married Shirley Ann Hadley who predeceased him on May 13, 2024.
Jeff was...
Steven Lee Criss
Feb 15, 2026
Limestone- Steven Lee Criss “Loving Father & Grandfather”
Steven L. Criss of North Main Street passed away on Sunday, February15, 2026.
Steven was born on May 11, 1979, in Gowanda and was the son of Monet L. and Mary Merchant Criss.
Steven attended Pine Valley High School. He worked various jobs, including driving bus for Cattaraugus and Wyoming County Head Start out of...
Mary Jo Allen
Feb 10, 2026
Franklinville- Mary Jo Allen
Mary Jo Allen formerly of Olean and Cuba Lake, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at her home, with her loving husband by her side.
Mary Jo was born April 19, 1959 in Olean and was the daughter of Frederick Charles and Marjorie Ann Pessia Allen.
Mary Jo worked various jobs in sales from furniture retail to phone...
Christina S. Bailey
Feb 5, 2026
Olean - Christina S. Bailey “Nana”
Christina S. Bailey,48, of Olean passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2025.
Christina was born January 5, 1978 in Olean.
Christina was a woman of deep strength, quiet resilience, and unwavering love for her family. Throughout her life, she faced many hardships and personal struggles, yet she continued to show kindness to others and held tightly to...
Connie J. Race
Feb 5, 2026
Allegany- Connie Jean Race
Connie Jean Race passed away on February 5, 2026, following a brief illness.
She was born and raised in the Penn Yan area and soon after completing nursing school, she moved to Olean, where she spent her career working at the Olean General Hospital. Known for her kindness and compassion, Connie was a friend to all and made...
Jessie L. Sprague
Feb 3, 2026
Belfast- Jessie L. Sprague “Loving Mother, Grandmother & Sister”
Jessie L. Sprague of Ramsey Road passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Olean General Hospital following an illness.
Jessie was born on March 25, 1949, in Margaretville, NY was the daughter of George and Doris Cowan Sanford. On September 2, 1972, in DeRuyter, NY she married Ronald W. Sprague who predeceased...
Paul Harry Shattuck
Feb 2, 2026
Belfast– Paul Harry Shattuck “Loving Father & Grandfather”
Paul H. Shattuck of South Main Street passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville.
Paul was born on October 24, 1947, in Caneadea and was the son of Mabel E. Shattuck. He was formerly married to Joanne Klein Jewell.
Paul worked as a grocery store manager for Market Basket...
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