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Joseph A. Carucci
May 6, 2023
Olean- Joseph Alfonso Carucci
Joseph A. Carucci of East Green Street passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Olean General Hospital following an illness.
Joseph Alfonso Carucci was born Nov. 2, 1935 in Olean. “Papa Joe” is how he was known. He left an impression on everyone he met. He always made everyone feel welcome and...
Thomas W. Sprague
Apr 12, 2023
Little Valley- Thomas W. Sprague “Loving Brother”
Thomas W. Sprague, 66 of Little Valley, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
Tom was born on June 23, 1956 in Salamanca and was the son of William L and Marjorie Buckley Sprague.
Tom was a member of the United Church of Christ in Little Valley. He was...
Sandra Elaine Froebel
Apr 11, 2023
Olean- Sandra Elaine (Maxson) Froebel
Sandra Elaine (Maxson) Froebel born 1939 in Ceres Township. Sandy passed away peacefully in Gainesville, GA surrounded by loved ones on April 11, 2023, due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease. On June 15, 1963, in Bradford at the Bradford Methodist Church she married her loving husband of 56 years Albert Eugene “Gene” Froebel, who...
Paula Tuttle Noltensmeyer
Apr 6, 2023
San Antonio- Paula Tuttle Noltensmeyer
Paula Tuttle Noltensmeyer of San Antonio, Texas passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the Brooks Army Medical Center.
Paula was born in Olean on July 21, 1935, and was the daughter of Paul and Josephine Tuttle.
Paula was a graduate of Olean High School and after raising her...
Gary Richard Greenstein
Apr 5, 2023
Olean- Gary R. Greenstein “Loving Husband, Brother & Uncle”
Gary R. Greenstein of King Street passed away on Wednesday April 5, 2023, at Olean General Hospital following a brief illness.
Gary was born on January 17, 1947, in New Bedford, MA., and was the son of Daniel and Nella Natalie Sher Greenstein. On February 14, 1970, in Olean he...
George R. Foster Jr.
Apr 4, 2023
Olean- George R. Foster, Jr. “Loving Husband, Father, Son, Uncle, Grandfather & Brother"
George R. Foster, Jr. of Front Street passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2023
George was born on November 26, 1969 in Olean and was the son of George R. and Susan I. Buchanan Foster Sr. On November 9, 1994, in Hinsdale he married his loving...
Janice J. Zenner
Apr 3, 2023
Portville- Janice J. Zenner “Loving Mother, Grandmother & Sister”
Janice J. Zenner of 296 Prosser Road, Lot 10, sadly passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023 at the Olean General Hospital following a very brief illness.
Janice was born on August 18, 1942 in Olean and was the daughter of Irvon L. and Helen L. Dieteman Corwin. On June...
Dean A. Sweet
Apr 1, 2023
Scio – Dean A. Sweet
Dean A. Sweet of Irons Road passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, following a brief illness.
Dean was born on June 22, 1953 and was the son of Harold Devere and Effie Mae Sprague Sweet.
Dean worked for several local farmers throughout his lifetime including Hank Kyser and Dean Scott Farms. He enjoyed...
Gretchen M. Randon
Mar 31, 2023
Olean- Gretchen M. Randon “Loving Mother, Grandmother & Sister”
Gretchen M. Randon of Henley Street passed away on Friday March 31, 2023, at 12:12am at Olean General Hospital.
Gretchen was born on August 29, 1945, in Buffalo and was the daughter of Arthur and Mary Zemke Reiss. On December 3, 1966, she married Conrad T. Randon.
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Christopher Warters
Mar 25, 2023
Allegany- Christopher Warters “Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather”
Christopher Warters of 3421 Five Mile Road, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the Buffalo General Hospital surrounded by his family.
Christopher was born on February 18, 1962 in Olean and was the son of Donald J. “Archie” and Mary Alice Hensel Warters. On September 21, 1985 he...
Evan D. Bailey
Mar 25, 2023
Olean- Evan D. Bailey “Loving Son, Brother & Grandson”
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Evan D. Bailey, a cherished son, brother, nephew, and grandson. Evan, at the young age of 16, passed away leaving behind a void in the hearts of his loved ones.
Evan D. Bailey was born on October 13, 2006,...
Bonnie L. Bellamy
Mar 17, 2023
Allegany- Bonnie L. Bellamy
Bonnie L. Bellamy of 2936 Five Mile Road passed away on Friday March 17, 2023.
Bonnie was born on December 29, 1954, in Olean and was the daughter of Arvis Merle and Dorothy Anne James Bellamy. Bonnie was with her lifelong partner of over 40 years, Dale R. Rathburn until he...
Shawn K Smith
Mar 11, 2023
Kane – Shawn K. Smith “Loving Uncle”
Shawn K. Smith of 407 Sedgwick Street, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at his home.
Shawn was born on April 2, 1953, in Olean and was the son of Daniel and Frances Rogers Smith.
Shawn worked on the family farm and at PWI in Wellsville for about 5...
Dale B. Wagner
Mar 7, 2023
Olean- Dale B. Wagner “Loving Husband, Brother & Uncle” Dale Wagner, 61 of 2222 Johnson Road, passed way on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the Cuba Memorial Hospital after a courageous 13 month battle with Glioblastoma with his wife by his side. Born July 3, 1961 at the Cuba Memorial Hospital. He was the son of Herbert L. and Ethel...
Albert B. Andrews
Mar 4, 2023
Olean- Albert “Alby” B. Andrews Albert “Alby” B. Andrews, 53, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Alby was born on May 21, 1969 in Vineland, NJ and was the son of Winfield W. and Elizabeth Mae Donnelly Andrews III. Alby grew up in Vineland, NJ and had relocated to Olean over a decade ago. He loved...
Sr. Jean Ann Hayes OSF
Mar 3, 2023
Born: Jean Ann Hayes, July 8, 1941, in Lackawanna, NY Died: March 3, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, NY Daughter of: John and Margaret Jacobsen Hayes, Lackawanna, NY Jean entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany on September 8, 1959; was received into the Congregation on July 2, 1960 and professed her final vows on July 2, 1967. For 64...
Eva Virginia Carlson
Mar 3, 2023
Olean- Eva V. Carlson “Loving Mother & Grandmother” Eva V. Carlson of Beechwood Continuing Care Facility in Getzville, formerly of Olean, passed away on Friday March 3, 2023, following an illness. Eva was born on January 29, 1927, in Olean and was the daughter of Johan Albin and Hilda Olivia Johnson Tenglund. On September 28, 1946, at Bethany Lutheran Church...
Travis Don Allen Centi
Mar 2, 2023
Olean- Travis Don Allen Centi
Travis Don Allen Centi of Washington Street passed away on Thursday March 2, 2023.
Travis was born on February 19, 1993, in Olean and was the son of Michael Centi and Katherine Harvey. Travis married Alisha Prince on August 31, 2013, who survives.
Travis began working at Shults as a service technician April 5,...
Sr. Geraldine Ellen Donovan OSF
Mar 2, 2023
Born: Geraldine Ellen Donovan, July 28, 1936, in Utica, NY Died: March 2, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, NY Daughter of: Gerald and Anne O’Hare Donovan, Utica, NY Sr. Geraldine entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany on August 21, 1955; was received into the Congregation on August 15, 1956, and professed her final vows on August 16, 1963. She...
Timothy G. Booth
Mar 1, 2023
Olean- Timothy G. Booth “Loving Son, Brother, Uncle & Friend” Timothy G. Booth, 66, of 1285 Kamery Road Apt 2, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at home. Tim was born on November 16, 1956, at the Mountain Clinic Hospital in Olean and was the son of the late Lee and Margaret Patrick Booth. Tim spent his youth exploring...

