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Michael J. Retchless
Nov 16, 2023
Olean- Michael J. Retchless “Loving husband, Father and Papa”
Michael J. Retchless, 77, of Prospect Avenue, Olean passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 16th surrounded by his loving family.
Born on July 17, 1946, in Buffalo, New York, he was the son of Justin and Frances Retchless. On November 7, 1975, he married Susan D. Eisert of...
Craig S. Foster
Nov 15, 2023
Cheektowaga- Craig S. Foster “Loving Companion, Brother & Uncle”
Craig S. Foster passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
Craig was born on May 2, 1959, in Buffalo and was the son of Bruce W. and Dora A. Smith Foster.
Craig was a 1977 graduate of McKinley High School. He began working at Mokon in...
Gregory Morris Brown
Nov 14, 2023
Allegany-Gregory Morris Brown “Father, Grandfather & Friend”
We are heartbroken to announce that Gregory Morris Brown, 68 years old, passed away on Monday November 11, 2023.
Greg was born on December 14, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Lellie and Ralph Brown. Greg and his brother Ralph and mother Lellie lived in Coral Gables, Florida where he spent his childhood.
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Ernest Lee Farnsworth, Jr
Nov 14, 2023
Olean- Ernest Lee Farnsworth Jr.
Ernest Lee Farnsworth Jr. of Olean sadly passed away on November 14th at his home.
Ernest was born on December 18, 1984, in Jamestown and was the son of Ernest Lee and Brenda Lee Steinhoff Farnsworth Sr.
Ernest was a 2004 graduate of Maple Grove High School. He was known to most as JR....
Francis C. McClure
Nov 13, 2023
Olean- Francis C. “Frank” McClure
Francis C. McClure of Prospect Ave passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 13, 2023 at his home.
Frank was born April 21, 1951 in Olean to the late Harvey A. and Ruth R. Benjamin McClure.
Frank was a proud lifelong railroader starting in 1975 with the Erie Lackawanna then Connail and Norfolk Southern until his...
Rochelle Theresa Baire
Nov 13, 2023
Olean- Rochelle Theresa "Rocky" Baire “Loving Wife, Mother & Grandmother”
Rochelle T. "Rocky" Baire of N. 3rd Street passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023.
Rocky was born on July 21, 1934, in Olean and was the daughter of Joseph and Josephine Nohra Moses. On May 12, 1956, at St. Joseph’s Church she married Max Joseph Baire, who survives.
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Gertrude M. Cassidy
Nov 10, 2023
Olean- Gertrude M. Cassidy “Loving Mother & Grandmother”
Gertrude M. Cassidy of Rogers Road, Allegany and more formerly of 1699 Park Ave. passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at the Wellsville Manor.
Gertrude was born March 10, 1931 in Cuba and was the daughter of Elmer and Violet Rose Carney Giles. On March 20, 1951...
Christopher Cashimere
Nov 9, 2023
Olean- Christopher Cashimere “Loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, nephew & cousin”
Christopher (Chris) Cashimere of 2649 McCann Hollow Road passed away on November 9, 2023, at the Buffalo VA after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born September 19, 1962, in Olean, he was the son of Paul and Margaret (Peggy) Cashimere, also of Olean. He was...
Marlyn R. Gross
Nov 4, 2023
Olean- Marlyn R. Gross “Loving Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother”
Marlyn R. Gross passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Olean General Hospital.
Marlyn was born May 7, 1937 in Olean and was the daughter of Abram and Mary Gould Doty. On October 6, 1956 at the Olean First Baptist Church she married her husband of 66 years...
Quinton M. Matya
Nov 1, 2023
Olean- Quinton Matya “Loving Fiancé, Father and Son”
Quinton Matya, 24, passed away on November 1, 2023 in Olean.
Quinton was born on July 24, 1999 to his loving parents, Scott Matya and Teri Kahle.
Quinton was a bright and energetic man who brought joy to everyone around him. He had a contagious smile and a love for life that...
Gary L. Ranney
Oct 28, 2023
Olean-Gary L. Ranney “Loving Brother & Uncle”
Gary L. Ranney formerly of Eden Heights passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at The Pines Health & Rehab.
Gary was born on April 22, 1939 in Buffalo and was the son of Charles L. and Mildred A. Krueger Ranney.
Gary was a 1957 graduate of Burgard High School in Buffalo. He...
Dale E. Storey
Oct 28, 2023
Olean- Dale E. Storey “Loving Brother & Uncle”
Dale E. Storey of 2936 Route 16 N. passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the Olean General Hospital.
Dale was born September 2, 1952 in Wellsville and was the son of Jack D. and Rose Hotchkiss Storey.
Dale was a 1971 graduate of Allegany High School. He started working at...
Shirley A. Poore
Oct 24, 2023
Cuba – Shirley Ann Poore “Loving Mother & Grandmother”
Shirley A. Poore, 88, of Rawson Road, passed away at the Cuba Skilled Nursing Facility on October 24, 2023, with her daughters, Betsy and Debbie holding her hand until she reached for the hand of her Lord and Savior and entered into Heaven. The daughter of John and Mildred (Baker)...
Sr. Roberta Brunner, OSF
Oct 21, 2023
BORN: Roberta Ellen Brunner, June 22, 1937, Olean, NY
DIED: October 21, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, NY.
DAUGHTER OF: Edward and Helen Duffy Brunner, Allegany, NY
Roberta entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany on January 4, 1959, was received into the Congregation on July 2, 1959, and professed her final vows on July 3,...
Sr. James Christopher Keady, OSF
Oct 21, 2023
BORN: Mary Ann Keady on January 24, 1927, in Norwood, Massachusetts
DIED: October 21, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, NY.
DAUGHTER OF: James and Mary Connolly Keady, Norwood, Massachusetts
Sr. James Christopher entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany on September 8, 1945, was received into the Congregation on August 15, 1946, and professed her...
Amy L. Lehman
Oct 20, 2023
Wellsville– Amy L. Lehman “Loving Mother, Grandmother, Daughter & Sister”
Amy L. Lehman of 3140 Madison Hill, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at the Jones Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
Amy was born on November 2, 1966 in Hornell and was the daughter of Herman “Sonny” D. and Sylvia J. Clark Lehman.
Amy was a 1984 graduate...
Nancy A. Venable
Oct 17, 2023
Olean- Nancy A. Venable “Loving Mother & Grandmother”
Nancy A. Venable of Absolut of Allegany passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.
Nancy was born February 18, 1943 in Olean and was the daughter of Grandon L. and Georgia P. Pickup Warner. She was formerly married to Carl R. Venable.
Nancy was a class of 1961 graduate of Olean High...
Joseph Michael Champlin
Oct 13, 2023
Olean- Joseph M. Champlin “Loving Husband, Father & Grandfather”
Joseph M. Champlin of Genesee Street passed away at his home on Friday, October 13, 2023, surrounded by his family, following a brief battle with cancer.
Joe was born on July 19, 1947, in Rochester and was the son of Lawrence L. and Betty Geise Champlin. On July...
Doris Elaine Childs
Oct 12, 2023
Bolivar – Doris Elaine Childs “Loving Mother, Grandmother & Sister”
Doris E. Childs of County Route 5 passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the Wellsville Manor following a brief illness.
Doris was born on February 6, 1934, in Olean and was the daughter of George L. and Mae V. Hamilton Collins. On August 24, 1952,...
Robert J. Gebauer
Oct 10, 2023
Humphrey- Robert J. “Bob” Gebauer “Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather”
Robert J. Gebauer of Irish Hollow Road passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Olean General Hospital.
Bob was born on May 8, 1941, in Ellicottville and was the son of John and Minerva Moon Gebauer. On April 19, 1974, in Great Valley he married his loving...
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