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Donald E. Neuland
Feb 2, 2025
Olean- Donald E. Neuland “Loving Father & Avid Fly Fisherman”
Donald E. Neuland, 90, of North 11th Street passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Olean General Hospital.
Don was born on May 26, 1934, in Olean, New York to Louis and Amelia Neuland. As a boy he spent his summers at his family’s cottage on the north shore of Cuba...
Helen Louise Hurd
Jan 29, 2025
Olean- Helen Louise Hurd “Loving Mother, Grandmother, & Great Grandmother”
Helen L. Hurd of South 12th Street passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Olean General Hospital.
Helen was born on July 28, 1935, in Olean and was the daughter of George E. and Margaret H. Johnson Bish. On September 6, 1953, she married Alfred W. Granger, Sr who predeceased her...
Donald L. Scholla, Jr
Jan 28, 2025
Olean- Donald L. Scholla, Jr.
Donald Lyon Scholla, Jr., 68, of Olean, passed away suddenly at Olean General Hospital on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
Don was born on August 10,1956 in Warsaw, NY, the son of the late Donald and Elaine Scholla. He was a son of the Village of Angelica, growing up one of seven children on West Main Street, and...
Elizabeth J. Cousins
Jan 24, 2025
Hinsdale- Elizabeth J. Cousins
Elizabeth J. Cousins of Sherlock Hollow Road, has gained her eternal wings on Friday, January 24, 2025 after a quick courageous battle with cancer.
Beth was born July 2, 1964 in Bradford, PA and was the daughter of the late Gerald and Patricia Scarano Potter. On August 24, 2019 she married Jeff Cousins who survives.
Beth was an LPN...
Eugene R. Farr
Jan 23, 2025
Friendship- Eugene R. Farr “Loving Brother & Uncle”
Eugene R. Farr of Friendship passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at home of natural causes.
Gene was born on March 20, 1945, in Olean and was the son of George and Alta Farr. He married Eleanor Louise Baxter on March 1, 2003 who predeceased him on May 10, 2005.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting,...
Edward R. Strade
Jan 20, 2025
Olean- Edward R. Strade “Loving Father & Grandfather”
Edward R. Strade formerly of Catlettsburg, KY passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025. Edward retired from Ashland Oil after working at their Tonawanda, NY and Ashland, KY plants for many years.
He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. In his younger years, Edward enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived...
Tammy Lynn Church
Jan 17, 2025
Eldred- Tammy Lynn Church
Tammy L. Church of West Eldred Road passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, following an illness.
Tammy was born on May 8, 1964, in Bradford and was the daughter of Patrick H. and Bonnie S. Dunkle McLaughlin. She married Timothy M. Church, who survives.
Tammy was a 1982 graduate of Otto Eldred High School. She worked as a...
Dennis William Bentley
Jan 17, 2025
Olean- Dennis William Bentley
Dennis W. Bentley of N 5th Street passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Buffalo VA Hospital following an illness.
Dennis was born on January 23, 1950, in Bolivar and was the son of Leonard W. and Phyllis J. Polen Bentley.
Dennis served in the US Army in the early 70s and was stationed in Germany where...
Timothy J. Hale
Jan 16, 2025
Olean- Timothy J. Hale “Loving Brother, Father & Grandfather”
Timothy J. Hale of 3485 Route 16 North, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the Olean General Hospital.
Tim was born on October 8, 1967, in Olean and was the son of the late Richard L. and Judith A. Kennedy Hale.
Tim worked for a period of time as a taxi dispatch...
Donald Gerald Hollamby, Jr
Jan 12, 2025
Portville- Donald Gerald Hollamby, Jr., Loving Brother, Uncle & Friend”
Donald G. Hollamby of 1439 Chestnut Street, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at his home.
Don was born October 28, 1950 in Olean and was the son of Donald Gerald and Martha May Burton Hollamby, Sr.
Don was a 1969 graduate of Portville Central School. He worked various places including Chestnut...
Beverly Ann Knospe
Jan 10, 2025
Allegany- Beverly Ann Knospe “Loving Wife & Sister”
Beverly A. Knospe of Four Mile Road passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Olean General Hospital following an illness.
Beverly was born on August 25, 1959, in Buffalo and was the daughter of Ronald James and Beverly Ann Bridges Francis. In 1982 she married her loving husband of 42 years, Eric E....
Robert Alan Raught
Jan 8, 2025
Bradford- Robert “Bob” Alan Raught “No Caption”
Robert A. Raught of 200 Pleasant Street, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at the Olean General Hospital following an illness.
Bob was born January 8, 1954 in Kane, PA and was the son of Donald E. and Margaret Audine Mulvihill Raught. Bob married Phyllis Jean Freeman who predeceased him on October 22, 2002.
Bob...
James Vincent Bloise, Jr
Jan 5, 2025
Cuba- James Vincent Bloise Jr. “Retired Olean Police”
It is with huge regret and sorrow to inform you of the death of James V. Bloise Jr. (Jim) born August 31, 1937, in Olean, NY after a lengthy illness passing at OGH on Jan. 5, 2025. James resided at his Lakehouse home in Cuba, N.Y. Both parents James V. & Margaret H....
Terry L. Biehler
Jan 3, 2025
Olean- Terry L. Biehler “Loving Husband, Father & Grandfather”
Terry L. Biehler of North 6th Street passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Olean General Hospital following an illness.
Terry was born on January 9, 1953, in Portville and was the son of Henry and Clorinda Martello Biehler. On November 8, 1975, in Olean he married his loving wife, Darlene M....
Rev. Robert Gene Beard
Jan 2, 2025
Cuba- Rev. Robert G. “Bob” Beard “Retired Methodist Minister”
Robert G. Beard formerly of Cuba and the Pines of Olean passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Olean General Hospital following a brief illness.
Bob was born on January 16, 1935, in Lafeyette, IN., and was the son of Millard E. and Anis F. James Beard. On June 22, 1958, at...
Ellis Shemal Pringle
Jan 1, 2025
Olean- Ellis Shamel Pringle “Loving Father & Mentor to All”
Ellis S. Pringle of 3rd Ave passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, following an illness.
Ellis was born on July 28, 1965, in Brooklyn and was the son of Mary Ann Pringle.
Ellis enjoyed life and being able to inspire people. He was always willing to help anyone. He was very giving...
Della O. Vanness
Dec 30, 2024
Olean- Della O. Vanness
Della O. Vanness of Brook Street passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Olean General Hospital.
Della was born on January 8, 1959, in Olean and was the daughter of Paul J. and Grace E. Smith Kayes Sr. On July 14, 1984, at Trinity United Methodist Church she married Timothy J. Vanness, who survives.
Della was a 1977...
Tracy L. Scott
Dec 26, 2024
Olean- Tracy Lynn Scott
Tracy Lynn Scott, born March 23, 1972, beloved daughter of David and Nancy Scott of Canandaigua, NY passed away suddenly Thursday, December 26th, 2024. She was a vibrant and unique spirit, leaving a legacy of love and laughter.
Tracy is survived by her father David Scott of Canandaigua, NY, brother Craig Scott of Bloomfield, CT as well as...
Jacqueline C. Bergstrom
Dec 25, 2024
Olean- Jacqueline C. Bergstrom
Jacqueline C. Bergstrom of Queen Street passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at the Pines of Olean.
Jacqueline was born on November 1, 1933, in Olean, she was the daughter of Raymond and Ellen O’Brien McLaughlin. On December 23, 1950, she married Arthur E. Bergstrom, who predeceased her on November 8, 2010.
Jacqueline worked as a waitress for...
Thomas William Frank Sr.
Dec 24, 2024
Olean- Thomas William Frank Sr. “Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather”
Thomas W. Frank Sr. of 2nd Ave passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Cuba Memorial Hospital
Tom was born on June 2, 1940, and was the son of James and Helen Ann Ehart Frank. On July 29, 1989, at the Old Library in Olean, he married Shirley Jean...