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Paula J. Miller
Jul 24, 2023
Bolivar- Paula J. Miller “ No Caption”
Paula J. Miller of 7870 Messer Hill passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer.
Paula was born on January 19, 1968 in Allegany and was the daughter of O.G. and Beatrice Brehm Robertson.
Paula worked as a self-employed home cleaner for...
Richard D. Silsby
Jul 23, 2023
Portville- Richard D. Silsby
Richard D. Silsby of 8849 Deer Creek Road, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at the Olean General Hospital.
Richard was born on July 23, 1975, in Olean and was the son of David A. and Alice M. Blauvelt Silsby.
Richard was a 1995 graduate of Olean High School. He...
Sr. Eileen Lambert, OSF
Jul 21, 2023
Born: Ellen Lambert, November 30, 1927, in Ardnaboy Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Died: July 21, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, NY
Daughter of: Bernard and Julia Lambert, Ardnaboy, Hacketstown Co., Carlow, Ireland
Sr. Eileen entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany on September 8, 1964; was received into the Congregation on July 2,...
Norman L. Moore
Jul 21, 2023
Allegany- Norman L. Moore “Loving Father & Grandfather”
Norman Leroy Moore of Morgan Hollow passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Olean General Hospital.
Norman was born on April 7, 1939, in Olean and was the son of George Nelson and Florice Juva Luce Moore. On January 1, 1966, at St. John’s...
Sr. Anne Rothmeier
Jul 18, 2023
Born: Rita Anne Rothmeier, February 1, 1928, in Buffalo, NY
Died: July 18, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, NY
Daughter of: Albert and Anna Marie McMullen Rothmeier, Buffalo, NY
Sr. Anne Rothmeier entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany on September 8, 1952, was received into the Congregation on August 15, 1953,...
Gene A. Tarr
Jul 18, 2023
Genesee- Gene A. Tarr “Loving Father, Grandfather & Brother”
Gene A. Tarr of 976 County Road 5 passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at the Olean General Hospital, following a brief illness.
Gene was born on November 3, 1952 in Olean and was the son of Leslie P. and Ruth Champlain Tarr, Sr. On February 12, 1972...
Ross L. Gleason
Jul 16, 2023
Olean- Ross L. Gleason
Ross L. Gleason of N. 19th Street passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at the Bradford Regional Medical Center following an illness.
Ross was born on June 12, 1940, in Salamanca and was the son of Neil K. and Margaret A. Lamb Gleason. On November 9, 1985, in Portville he married...
Rev. Millard C. Cook
Jul 14, 2023
Olean- Rev. Millard C. Cook “Retired Pastor, Beloved Husband & Brother”
Rev. Millard C. Cook of Washington Street passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the Olean General Hospital following a battle with cancer.
Millard was born December 1948, in Kankakee, IL., he was the son of Floyd G. and Myrna Stuart Cook. On March 3, 1970,...
Judy J. King
Jul 13, 2023
Bradford- Judy J. King “Loving Mother & Grandmother”
Judy J. King of 200 Pleasant Street passed away on Thursday July 13, 2023, at Olean General Hospital.
Judy was born on February 6, 1954, in Bradford and was the daughter of William and Carrie VanCurren Lupold. Judy was formerly married to Robert A. King.
Judy enjoyed being...
Gerald Edward Howard
Jul 12, 2023
Olean- Gerald E. Howard “Loving Father, Grandfather & Brother”
Gerald E. Howard of Olean passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the Buffalo VA Medical Center following a brief illness.
Jerry was born on September 16, 1947, in Olean and was the son of Robert Henry and Helen Marie Canfield Howard. He was formerly married to Barbara...
Joseph Michael Eifert
Jul 11, 2023
Olean- Joseph Michael Eifert
Joseph M. Eifert of 210 N. 5th Street passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at his home.
Joseph was employed with the NYSDEC for over 30 years. He loved aviation and flying.
Joseph is survived by; 2 brothers; 2 sisters; his close friend, Deborah Rodriguez and her children; Dario and Reina Rodriguez...
Sr. Gerarda Edith Cook, OSF
Jul 9, 2023
Born: Gerarda Edith Cook, January 31, 1937, in Olean, NY
Died: July 10, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, NY
Daughter of: Edward and Ida Kuhn Cook, Olean, NY
Sr. Gerarda entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany on August 22, 1955; was received into the Congregation on August 15, 1956, and professed...
Johnnie Arthur Johnston
Jul 6, 2023
Olean- Johnnie A. Johnston “Loving Father, Grandfather & Brother”
Johnnie A. Johnston of 1617 Union Street passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Olean General Hospital following an illness.
Johnnie was born on November 11, 1948, in Olean and was the son of Bernard and Dorothy Stout Johnston. On October 3, 1986, in Bradford he married...
Denise M. App
Jul 5, 2023
Eldred- Denise M. App “Loving Wife, Daughter & Mother”
Denise M. App of Moody Loop Road passed away on Wednesday July 5, 2023, following an illness.
Denise was born on May 2, 1961, in Olean and was the daughter of Michael and Ann Ford Welch. On July 14, 1979, at the Eldred Presbyterian Church she married her loving husband,...
Eugene J. Lijewski
Jul 1, 2023
Cuba – Eugene J. Lijewski “A strong believer in Christ”
Eugene J. Lijewski of Rawson Road passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the Olean General Hospital following an illness.
Eugene was born on October 5, 1936, in Buffalo and was the son of Michael and Veronica A. Flasza Lijewski. In 1963 in Buffalo, he married his...
George A. Conkey
Jun 22, 2023
Allegany- George A. Conkey “Loving Husband, Son and Father”
George A. Conkey of North 9 Mile passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Olean General Hospital, following a courageous battle with cancer.
George was born June 1, 1960. He was the son of George F. Conkey and Millie A. Brown Piccirillo. On November 1, 1980, he married his high...
Edith Ann Spencer
Jun 22, 2023
Olean- Edith Ann Spencer “Loving Mother & Grandmother”
Edith A. Spencer of Absolut Care Salamanca passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023.
Edith was born on July 8, 1950, in McKean County and was the daughter of Robert Theodore and Mildred Louise Perkins Pressler.
Edith received her GED and worked as a Personal Care Aid for...
Esther M. Knapp
Jun 21, 2023
Cuba – Esther M. Knapp “Loving Mother, Grandmother & Sister”
Esther M. Knapp of Genesee Parkway passed away on June 21, 2023, at Olean General Hospital following an illness.
Esther was born on January 21, 1935, in Portville and was the daughter of Frederick and Mildred I. Thomas Metcalf. In 1959 in Ischua she married Donald W....
Frederick A. Lord
Jun 20, 2023
Olean-Frederick A. Lord “Loving Husband & Father”
Frederick A. Lord formerly of the Bahamas, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.
Fred was born on April 23, 1943 in Nassau, Bahamas and was the son of Bertram and Lorraine Logan Lord. On May 24, 1968 in Nassau, he married the love...
Lucas Martin Richard Miller
Jun 20, 2023
Allegany- Lucas Martin Richard Miller “No Caption”
Lucas Martin Richard Miller was born sleeping on June 20, 2023 at Olean General Hospital, to his loving parents, James and Mellissa Johnston-Miller.
Along with his parents, Lucas is survived by; 4 siblings, RaBecca, Brooke, Brandi and Henry; 2 uncles Andre and Abraham; 3 aunts; Naomi, Haylee and Kyla; paternal grandparents,...

