Richard L. Morris

Olean- Richard L. “Rich” Morris “Loving Dad & Papa”

Richard L. Morris of South Barry Street, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026.

Rich was born September 11, 1946 in Washington, DC and was the son of Charles and Mary Riely Morris. On May 15, 1993 in Olean he married Bonnie J. LaRue who predeceased him exactly 5 months ago on January 1, 2026.

Rich was a Grocery Manager at Reids Food Barn for 35 years. After retirement he attended Total Senior Care. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren’s sporting events. Rich was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. He enjoyed golfing, going to the casino, playing poker and cards, and riding his lawn mower. Rich always had a Pepsi in his hand.

Rich is survived by; 4 children, Mindy (Harold) Murphy of Olean, Danielle S. (Jesse) Minges of Olean, Stephanie L. Vanderhoef of Hinsdale, and Kim J. (Jeff) Cook of Olean; 9 grandchildren, Tavien (Ryleigh) Kemp, Latrell Kemp, Kailyn Vanderhoef, Hannah Vanderhoef, Brayden Cook, Blake Cook, Ashley (David) Murphy, Dekotha (Shawn) Williams, and Makenna (Will) Murphy; 6 great grandchildren, Ghiabella Kemp, Kohen Kemp, Harper Murphy, Kindra Murphy, Ryder Murphy and Conan Williams; and his best friend, Chuck Miller of Olean.

Along with his loving wife Bonnie, Rich was predeceased by; his parents; 2 brothers; and a sister.

A celebration of life gathering will be held at the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean on Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com