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Daniel James Butchello Jr.
Dec 4, 2024
Olean- Daniel J. Butchello, Jr. “Loving Brother & Uncle”
Daniel J. Butchello, Jr. of 140 ½ S. Clinton Street passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
D.J. came into the world with a bang on July 4, 1960, in Olean and was the son of Daniel J. and Stephanie A. (Rieger) Butchello.
D.J. was a 1978 graduate of Olean...
Vincenzo James Bender, Jr.
Nov 29, 2024
Cuba- Vincenzo James Bender Jr. “Loving Husband, Father & Grandfather”
Vincenzo J. Bender Jr. of Linwood Drive passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Olean General Hospital.
Vincenzo was born on December 9, 1949, in Camden, NJ and was the son of Vincenzo and Mildred A. Braun Bender Sr. On July 9, 1995, in New Jersey, he married his loving wife,...
Larry L. Snyder
Nov 16, 2024
Duke Center- Larry L. Snyder “Loving Husband, Father & Pa”
Larry L. Snyder, lifelong resident of Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Olean General Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Larry was born on May 20, 1943, in Dauphin, PA and was the son of Maurice and Bertha Herb Snyder. On August 14, 1965, in Harrisburg at St. Patrick’s Cathedral...
Jeffrey M. McCaul
Nov 12, 2024
Little Valley- Jeffrey M. McCaul “Loving Husband & Father”
Jeffrey M. McCaul of Bucktooth Road passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital.
Jeff was born on October 15, 1967, in Olean and was the son of Melvyn Dale and Carolyn Panda McCaul. On August 9, 2008, at the Chipmunk Hall in Allegany, he married his loving wife, Sarah...
Ronald Ernest Maine
Nov 11, 2024
Olean- Ronald Ernest Maine “Loving Husband, Father & Papa”
Ronald E. Maine of 643 Garden Ave. passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024 at the Olean General Hospital following an illness.
Ron was born January 24, 1944 in Olean and was the son of Floyd E. and Rachel M. Simon Maine. On March 27, 1965 in the St. Stephen’s Church he married...
George Edward VanDerwege
Nov 9, 2024
Ischua- George Edward VanDerwege “Local Skydiver”
George E. VanDerwege of 4962 Five Mile Road, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
George was born October 21, 1952 in Clifton Springs and was the son of William E. and Ruth Ann Bates VanDerwege.
George worked for the Ontario Knife Factory for a few years. He later...
Shirley M. Mason
Nov 6, 2024
Bradford- Shirley M. Mason “Loving Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother”
Shirley M. Mason, 87, formerly of Limestone, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the Bradford Manor with her loving family by her side.
Shirley was born on September 12, 1937, in Bradford and was the daughter of Charles and Cecil Munday. On August 24, 1957, in the Free Methodist Church...
Bruce Ackley Hatch
Nov 1, 2024
Clermont, FL- Bruce Ackley Hatch, aged 79, passed away on November 1, 2024, in Shinglehouse, PA at his beloved hunting camp. Born on July 5, 1945, Bruce was a cherished figure known for his storytelling, humor and kindness, and was deeply committed to teaching and learning throughout his life.
Bruce graduated from Portville Central High School in 1963 and built a...
Robert Nickel
Oct 29, 2024
Olean- Robert A. Nickel “Loving Son, Father & Brother”
Robert A. Nickel was taken from this earth on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
Robert was born on September 19, 1980, in Norfolk, VA and was the son of Elzy Tussing and Frieda Nickel.
Robert worked at Walmart for about 5 years while living down south then he became a school bus driver for several...
Lorna Ruth Elmore
Oct 28, 2024
Olean- Lorna Ruth Elmore “Loving Mother, Grandmother & Sister”
Lorna R. Elmore of 615 Irving Street, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Lorna was born January 13, 1930 in Niagara Falls and was the daughter of Robert W. and Lois J. Barnes Easley. On November 27, 1954 in...
Richard L. Baire
Oct 28, 2024
Duke Center- Richard L. “Dick” Baire “Loving Father, Grandfather, & Brother”
Richard L. Baire of 881 Main Street passed way on Monday, October 28, 2024 surrounded by his loving family in South Carolina.
Dick was born November 3, 1931, in Olean and was the son of Chester R. Baire Sr. and Alice Abdo Cole. Dick helped raise and protect his brother Max....
Kimberly Ann Lippert
Oct 27, 2024
Olean- Kimberly Ann Lippert “Loving Daughter, Mother & Sister”
Kimberly Ann Lippert of 350 Front Street, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at her home, following a brief illness.
Kimberly was born August 25, 1963 in Olean and was the daughter of Lance W. and Sharon K. Putt Davis Sr. She was formerly married to Donald B. Lippert.
Kimberly graduated from Kane...
Deanna Lee McCarthy
Oct 25, 2024
Allegany- Deanna Lee McCarthy “Local Beautician”
Deanna L. McCarthy of Colonial Village Lot 152, formerly of 1108 River Street, Olean passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2024 at her home.
Deanna was born March 19, 1938 in Bradford, PA and was the daughter of Harold William and Iona Isabelle Slingerland Patterson. On April 7, 1960 she married Donald J. “Little Mac”...
James M. Austin
Oct 24, 2024
Olean- James Michael Austin “Loving Husband, Father, & Grandfather”
James M. Austin of South 11th Street passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at home following an illness, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
James was born on February 26, 1949, in Olean and was the son of Ellsworth and Eleanor Baker Austin. On February 27, 1999, he married his loving...
Susan M. Collins
Oct 16, 2024
Rixford- Susan M. Collins “Loving Mother, Wife & Grandmother”
Susan M. Collins of 11 Collins Lane, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the Bradford Pavilion.
Susan was born July 27, 1950 in Paterson, NJ and was the daughter of Harold H. and Helen A. Astrauskas Hoke Sr. On June 27, 1970 in the St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, she married her...
Rodney Richard Edwards
Oct 9, 2024
Olean- Rodney R. “Rod” Edwards “Loving Brother, Uncle, & Friend”
Rodney R. Edwards of South 2nd Street, formerly of Cuba and Belfast, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at home following a brief battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
Rod was born on November 11, 1965, in Cuba and was the son of Richard H. and Beverly Mills Edwards.
Rod was a 1983 graduate...
Sr. Rosemarie Kolmer
Oct 2, 2024
BORN: February 19, 1948, in Rochester, NY
DIED: October 2, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, NY
DAUGHTER OF: Ralph and Marion Voellinger Kolmer, Rochester, NY
Sr. Rosemarie entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany on September 8, 1966, was received into the Congregation on July 1, 1967, and professed her final vows on May 31, 1975. For 58 years, Sister lived her commitment...
Luan Woodruff
Oct 1, 2024
Franklinville- Luan Woodruff “Loving Wife, Mother & Sister”
Luan Woodruff of 1624 Rt. 16, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 shortly after arrival at the Olean General Hospital.
Luan was born September 23, 1958 in Wellsville and was the daughter of Donald E. and Rosemarie Tarr Matteson Sr. On August 14, 1998 she married her loving husband Leonard L. Woodruff who...
Bernadine Teresa Lijewski
Oct 1, 2024
Cuba– Bernadine Teresa Lijewski “Loving Mother & Grandmother”
Bernadine T. Lijewski of Rawson Road passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Cuba Memorial Hospital following an illness.
Bernadine was born on April 9, 1940, in Buffalo and was the daughter of Eugene and Viola Wyrwa Olejniczak. In 1963 she married her loving husband, Eugene J. Lijewski who predeceased her on July...
Lisbeth A. Keenan
Sep 30, 2024
Olean – Lisbeth Ann “Libby” Keenan
It is with sadness, admiration, and love that we announce the passing of Lisbeth Ann Keenan, 93, of Olean, N.Y., who died peacefully early Monday morning (Sept. 30, 2024), in the loving presence of her eight children.
Libby was born in Medina, N.Y., in 1931 to Hugh and Marie Krompart. She attended Olean High School and...
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