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Edward Leon Mcrae
Jun 15, 2018
Portville – Edward L. McRae
Edward L. McRae, of 9 Colwell St., formerly of Haskell Rd. and Florida, passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018, at his home, following a lengthy illness, surrounded by his loving family.
Edward was born on March 25, 1959 in Wellsville and was a son of Archie R. and Lois...
Joann G. Lee
Jun 6, 2018
West Clarksville – Joann G. Lee "Loving Wife, Mother, & Grandmother"
Joann G. Lee, 78, of 8841 County Road 40, returned to our Lord on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, following a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Lee was born on May 31, 1940 in Olean and was a daughter of Merlin A. and Ethel C. Milgate Harvey. ...
Dawn R. Sweeten
May 29, 2018
Olean – Dawn R. Sweeten "Loving Mother, Daughter, & Sister"
Dawn R. Sweeten, of 337 Laurel Avenue, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, following a lengthy illness surrounded by her loved ones.
Dawn was born on Sept. 23, 1970 in Olean and was the daughter of Carl R. and Linda J. Randall Sweeten. She...
Scott Brian Sillaway
May 27, 2018
North Java – Scott B. Sillaway "Loving Husband & Son"
Scott B. Sillaway of 2149 Wethersfield Road, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital, following an illness.
Scott was born on April 5, 1971 in Buffalo and was a son of David C. and Elaine E. Roll Sillaway. On Nov. 12, 2016 in North Java, he...
Linda L. Allman
May 26, 2018
Olean – Linda L. Allman
Linda L. Allman, of 413 W. Green St., passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018, at the Olean General Hospital, following a brief illness.
Linda was born on October 12, 1963 in Coudersport, PA and was a daughter of Gerald and Betty Baker Allman. She was formerly married to Douglas D. Major, Sr.
Linda was...
Roswell G. Hill
May 24, 2018
Portville – Roswell G. "Roz" Hill
Roswell G. Hill, known as “Roz” to so many in the Olean area, passed on to eternal glory to be with his savior Jesus Christ on May 24, 2018 after a severe case of pneumonia.
Roz was born on January 3, 1929 to the late William R. Hill and...
Josephine A. Austin
May 12, 2018
The Villages, Fl. – Josephine A. "Jo" Austin "Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother"
Josephine A. "Jo" Austin of 1403 Martinez Drive, formerly of Austin Court in Olean, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the Sumter Place Assisted Living Facility following a lengthy illness, surrounded by her loving husband, family and close friends.
Jo was born on Oct. 2, 1938...
Irene M. Farwell
May 12, 2018
Hinsdale – Irene M. Farwell "Loving Mother, Grandmother & Sister"
Irene M. Farwell of 1012 Route 446, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Born March 7, 1945 in Hinsdale, she was a daughter of Freemont "Pete" and Violet Dutton Hamilton. On May 9, 1964, in Hinsdale, she married George M. Farwell, Jr.,...
Elizabeth A. Lerchen
May 9, 2018
Olean – Elizabeth A. "Liz" Lerchen "Loving Mother"
Elizabeth A. "Liz" Lerchen of 272 Hamilton Ave., Olean, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the Olean General Hospital, following a lengthy illness.
Liz was born on March 14, 1925 in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and was a daughter of Paul and Helen Barczewski Preuss. On September 6, 1947 at...
Judith Elizabeth Macker
May 6, 2018
Olean – Judith E. "Judy" Macker "Loving Companion, Mother, and Sister"
Judith E. "Judy" Macker, of 731 Bishop Street, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018, in Erie, PA, following an unexpected brief illness.
Judy was born on February 5, 1965 in Buffalo and was a daughter of Samuel and Edna Sarah Macker Merner. She attended Olean High School.
Judy...
Rebecca C. Cyzeski
May 2, 2018
Olean – Rebecca C. " Becky" Cyzeski "Loving & Devoted Wife, Mother, & Grandmother"
Rebecca C. "Becky" Cyzeski was peacefully released to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at her home, on Wed. May 2, 2018, surrounded by her loving husband, family, and her Pastor Steven Beattie, following a lengthy illness.
Becky was born on April...
Martin E. Case
Apr 29, 2018
Limestone – Martin E. "Marty" Case "Loving Husband"
Martin E. "Marty" Case, of 908 North Main Street, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018, at his home, following an illness.
Marty was born Nov. 27, 1955 in Bradford, PA and was a son of Ellsworth H. and Marian A. Colley Case. On May 22, 2010 at St. John's Lutheran Church...
Harry J. Blauvelt
Apr 27, 2018
Little Valley – Harry J. Blauvelt
Harry J. Blauvelt, of 9759 Dutch Hill Road, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018, at the Cuba Memorial Hospital, following an illness.
Harry was born on April 17, 1947 in Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania and was a son of Francis and Anita Grimm Blauvelt. On April 12, 1969 he married Bonnie Jean Peterson,...
Carol L. Halstead
Apr 25, 2018
Cuba – Carol L. Halstead
Carol L. Halstead of 4336 Summit Road, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Strong Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Carol was born on Sept. 2, 1945 in Minneapolis, MN and was a daughter of Lester A. and Beulah L. McQueen Dunham. On Dec. 28, 1991 at the First Baptist Church of...
Barbara J. Donohue
Apr 24, 2018
Olean – Barbara J. Donohue "Loving Mother, Grandmother, and Sister"
Barbara J. Donohue, 69, of 132 North Union Street, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the Cuba Memorial Hospital, following an illness.
Barbara was born on July 26, 1948 in Olean and was a daughter of the late George R. donohue and Rebecca J. Baker.
Barbara worked many...
Mary J. Sturdevant
Apr 21, 2018
Olean – Mary J. Sturdevant "Loving Mother and Grandmother"
Mary J. Sturdevant of 402 Second Avenue, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the Pines Health and Rehab, following an illness, accompanied by her loving daughter.
Mary was born on July 13, 1925 in Olean and was a daughter of Howard and Elizabeth Weed. On Sept. 2, 1950, she...
James F. Lafever
Apr 20, 2018
West Clarksville - James F. "Jim" LaFever "Loving Brother & Uncle"
James F. "Jim" LaFever, 75, of 8450 Stewart Road, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018 at the Wellsville Manor Nursing Home, following a battle with cancer.
Jim was born on November 20, 1942 in Cuba and was a son of Delbert and Maude Hewitt LaFever. He was baptized...
Reba Eloine Steely
Apr 18, 2018
Caneadea – Reba E. Steely "Loving Companion, Mother, and Grandmother"
Reba E. Steely, of 8631 Oramel Hill Rd., passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at the Olean General Hospital, following a brief illness.
Reba was born on April 20, 1938 in Canandaigua and was a daughter of Paul Henry and Wilma Stevely Hassler. She married Kenneth J. Moran on...
Mary Allene Neff
Apr 17, 2018
Olean – Mary A. Neff "Loving Mother, Grandmother, & Great Grandmother"
Mary A. Neff, of 1705 North Union Street, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at the Olean General Hospital, following a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born on June 7, 1932 in Olean and was a daughter of Eugene and Victoria Padlo McCarthy. On April...
Eric J. Williams
Apr 16, 2018
Olean – Eric J. "EJ" Williams "Loving Mother & Grandmother"
Eric J. "EJ" Williams, of 125 S. Barry St., passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018, at the Olean General Hospital, following a lengthy illness.
Eric was born on June 23, 1949 in Olean and was a daughter of Ellamae Shelley. She was raised by Paul Avery and Ella Williams. ...