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Raffaele N. Ozzella
Apr 2, 2025
Allegany- Raffaele Nunzio “Ozzy” Ozzella
Raffaele N. Ozzella of 7th Street, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at the Field of Dreams.
Ozzy was born March 25, 1935 in Olean and was the son of Davide Angelo and Maria Grazia Ozzella. On July 27, 1959 in the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels he married Rebecca Ann Covert who predeceased...
Frank B. Cole
Mar 27, 2025
Olean- Frank B. Cole “Loving Father, Grandfather & Brother”
Frank B. Cole of Route 417, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
Frank was born on July 8, 1983, in Olean and was the son of John Frank and Marlene Ann Pierce Cole Sr.
Frank graduated from Olean High School. He enjoyed fishing, walking around town, and playing computer games. Frank also loved...
David R. Durkin
Mar 27, 2025
Olean- David Ronald Durkin
David R. Durkin of West Henley Street passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
David was born on April 21, 1944, in Olean and was the son of James F. and O. Kathlyn McAllister Durkin, MD.
David served in the US Navy from 1966-1969.
David is survived by his two sons, Chad and Dusty Middleton, his brother Gerald P. Durkin...
Richard E. Gleason Jr.
Mar 27, 2025
Allegany- Richard E. “Dickie” Gleason, Jr. “Loving Husband, Father & Papa”
Richard E. Gleason, Jr. of 3771 Carey Hollow Road passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at his home.
Dickie was born February 10, 1959 in Coudersport, PA and was the son of Richard E. and Georgia E. Sherwin Gleason, Sr. On June 15, 1991 in Allegany he married Cheryl L....
Larry L. James
Mar 20, 2025
Olean- Larry L. James “Loving Father & Brother”
Larry L. James of 623 Garden Ave passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the Olean General Hospital.
Larry was born July 30, 1954 in Nunda and was the son of Leland and Millie Stuck James. He was formerly married to Deborah Kamrowski.
Larry worked at Moonwinks Restaurant in Cuba in the kitchen for...
Robert C. Wood
Mar 19, 2025
Killbuck- Robert C. Wood
Robert C Wood of Killbuck, a beloved son, brother, uncle, friend and neighbor passed away peacefully after a brief illness on March 19th, 2025, at the age of 82.
Bob was born on July 26th, 1942, in Jamestown NY, the son of Walter C. Wood and Grace L. Cornell Wood.
He graduated from Falconer High School in 1960. Bob...
Sr. Joan H. Dawson, OSF
Mar 16, 2025
BORN: Joan Helen Dawson, February 13, 1941, in Rochester, NY
DIED: March 16, 2025, in St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, NY
DAUGHTER OF: Daniel and Mary Van de Castle Dawson, Rochester, NY
Sr. Joan 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 3, 1967. For 66...
Kathleen Lynn Hudock
Mar 13, 2025
Olean- Kathleen Lynn Hudock
Kathleen L. Hudock (60), of S.16th Street passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at her home.
Kathy was welcomed into this world as the family’s first grandchild on June 15, 1964, in Olean, NY. She was the daughter of Kathleen M. Williams and Joseph Hudock.
Kathy was an excellent student, an avid reader and lover of science. She...
Julianne M. Creed
Mar 11, 2025
Olean- Julianne Marie Creed “Loving Wife, Mother & Dedicated Nurse”
Juli M. Creed of 1043 Brook Street, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the Olean General Hospital, with her loving husband and family by her side.
Juli was born October 30, 1971 in Canton, OH and was the daughter of James dale and Joanne Marie Gipp Snyder. On June...
Nancy D. Farris
Mar 9, 2025
Hinsdale- Nancy D. Farris
Nancy D. Farris, 82, of Main Street passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital.
Nancy was born on November 21, 1942, in Buffalo and was the daughter of Roscoe and Evelyn Helreigl Dickover. On December 28, 1963, at St. Joseph’s Church, she married Philip J. Farris, who survives.
Nancy was a 1960 graduate of Olean...
Alex Charles Freeman
Mar 6, 2025
Bradford- Alex Charles “Dick” Freeman “Loving Uncle”
Alex C. Freeman of 26 Oxford Street passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at the Bradford Pavilion.
Dick was born April 10, 1927 in East Smethport and was the son of Archie H. And Crystal Cunningham Freeman.
Dick was a 1947 graduate of Olean High School and continued his education at American University in Washington,...
Shirley Ann Harvey
Mar 3, 2025
Allegany- Shirley Ann Harvey “Loving Wife, Mother & Grandmother”
Shirley Ann Harvey, 87, of 11 Sunburst Lane and recently of Absolut Care of Allegany nursing home, passed away on March 3, 2025, at Absolut Care of Allegany.
Shirley was born on August 25, 1937, in Morris, PA and was the daughter of John and Marie Jovenelle Renish.
Shirley spent her childhood in Bradford...
David P. Grandusky
Feb 22, 2025
Olean– David P. “Granny” Grandusky
David P. Grandusky, 75, passed away on Saturday February 22, 2025 at the Olean General Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and family.
David was born on December 17, 1949, and was the son of Emil and Alyce Kelly Grandusky. On October 19, 1974 he married Eva Amore who survives.
David graduated from Olean High School in 1969....
Nancy M. Blackwell
Feb 20, 2025
Olean- Nancy M. Blackwell “Loving Mother, Grandmother & Sister”
Nancy M. Blackwell of The Pines of Olean passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Nancy was born on July 5, 1936, in Olean and was the daughter of Thomas E. and Frances L. Halsen Hull. She was formerly married to James R. Blackwell.
Nancy was a 1954 graduate of Olean High School. She...
Neil Harvey Collins
Feb 20, 2025
Genesee- Neil Harvey Collins “Loving Husband, Dad & Papa”
Neil H. Collins, 67, of Portville passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, in his home, with his loving family by his side.
Neil was born January 22, 1958, in Olean. On October 22, 1977, Neil married the love of his life, Eileen Hendryx.
Neil graduated from Hinsdale Central School in 1976. He entered the...
Elizabeth Ann Snyder Knight
Feb 14, 2025
Olean- Elizabeth A. “Liz” Snyder Knight
Elizabeth A. (Liz) Snyder Knight, 91, of Kingsbury Hill Road, Franklinville and recently of the Pines Healthcare and Rehabilitation of Olean, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on February 14, 2025 with family by her side. No matter how ill she was, she always managed a smile and offered a kind word.
Liz was born...
Joseph M. Michalak, Jr.
Feb 13, 2025
Bolivar- Joseph M. Michalak, Jr.
Joseph M. Michalak, Jr. of 2590 East Notch Road and most recently Wellsville Manor, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the Jones Memorial Hospital following an illness.
Joseph was born March 5, 1944 in Buffalo and was the son of Joseph M. and Frances Sobczok Michalak Sr. He was a loving companion of Marlyn A....
Roxane M. Struchen
Feb 12, 2025
Portville- Roxane Arminta Miles Struchen “Devout Christian”
Roxane M. Struchen, 97, of 241 Prosser Road and most recently the Pines of Olean passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Olean General Hospital following a brief illness.
Roxane was born on December 21, 1927, in Olean and was the daughter of Gilbert R. and Madeline K. Haucknecht Miles. She was formerly married...
John F. O'Malley
Feb 10, 2025
Olean- John Francis O’Malley “Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather”
John F. O’Malley of 803 King Street passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at the Olean General Hospital.
John was born May 27, 1941 in Ridgeway, PA and was the son of John Francis and Sarah A. Felt O’Malley. On May 28, 2009 in Portville he married Patricia A. Marino...
David E. Moses
Feb 4, 2025
Hinsdale- David E. Moses “Loving Brother & Uncle”
David E. Moses passed away early on Wednesday, February 4, 2025 after a short illness.
David was born December 24, 1956 and was the son of Richard and Joanna Moses.
David is survived by; a brother, Richard J. Moses of Hinsdale; a sister, Carol (Stephen) Greco of Franklin Square, Long Island; and a niece, Jessica...
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