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Craig F. Senfield
Feb 1, 2026
Plattsburgh- Craig Francis Senfield
Craig Francis Senfield, 79, died Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh, NY. He was the eldest son of three children born to Lt. Eugene and Elizabeth Hussey Senfield. Craig was born at the Mountain Clinic in Olean, NY on August 11, 1946. He graduated from Olean High School in 1964 and then...
Carol Lynne Mahoney Katzenstein
Dec 30, 2025
Olean- Carol Lynne Mahoney Katzenstein
After a brief, but courageous and intense battle against a plethora of illnesses that left her medical caregivers in awe of her resilience and will to live, Carol Mahoney Katzenstein passed peacefully on December 30th, 2025 in Pittsburgh. But not before she etched an enduring legacy on the lives of her family and on the healthcare...
Brenda M. Quist
Mar 31, 2026
Allegany- Brenda M. Quist
Brenda M. Quist, our spirited adventurous friend, beloved life partner, mother, sister, aunt and adoring Mimi (grandmother) passed away March 31, 2026, at ECMC hospital due to injuries sustained from a skiing accident.
Born in Erie, PA., October 14, 1951, to the late Arnold and Madelyn Quist, they moved to Portville, NY in 1958, where Brenda graduated from...
Lisa A. Jobe
May 5, 2026
Olean- Lisa A. Jobe
Lisa Jobe, 63, of Olean, passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2026. Born on July 9, 1962, she was the daughter of Raymond Jobe and the late Linda (Kevin) Shea.
A graduate of Portville High School, Class of 1980, Lisa was proudly crowned “Class Clown” of her senior year, a title she carried naturally throughout her life with...
Merwyn R. Brenton III
May 4, 2026
Olean- Merwyn R. “Bob” Brenton III “Loving Father, Grandfather & Brother”
Merwyn R. “Bob” Brenton III of Olean passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026, at his home.
Bob was born on September 24, 1937, in Chicago, IL. He was the son of Merwyn and Dorothy Deke Brenton II. On November 10, 1973, he married Diane Haskins, who predeceased him on...
Mary Ann Spence
May 4, 2026
BELMONT- Mary Ann Spence
Mary Ann Spence of Belmont, Loving Child of God, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend went to be with Our Loving Lord and Savior on May 4, 2026, at Olean General Hospital after a brief illness.
Born on March 23, 1943, she was a daughter of Hubert and Annabelle (Ecker)
Snyder. On December 5, 1994, in Willing she married...
Gerald F. Wight, Jr.
May 4, 2026
Cuba– Gerald F. Wight Jr.
Gerald Fredrick Wight, Jr. of Cuba passed away Monday (May 4, 2026) at home surrounded by his loved ones. A longtime coach, teacher, and volunteer in the Cuba area, Gary touched the lives of many, leaving behind a legacy of love and respect.
Gary was born July 25, 1949, in Olean, New York to Athelene and Gerald....
Jeffery C. Reed
Apr 30, 2026
Olean- Jeffery C. “Bones” Reed “Loving Husband, Father & Grandfather”
Jeffery Reed of South 6th Street, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at his home.
Jeff was born October 8, 1962, in Olean and was the son of Carl Anthony Minitti and Ethel Lorraine Shaw Reed. On May 21, 1988, in Olean he married Tami Sue Hassett who survives.
Jeff Served in...
William J. Woodring
Apr 15, 2026
Olean- William J. “Bill” Woodring
William J. “Bill” Woodring of Division Street passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Bill was born on January 29, 1975, in Olean and was the son of Millard R. “Woody” and Karen D. Foley Woodring.
Bill was a 1995 graduate of Olean High School. He worked at McHone Industry in Salamanca as a welder for many years...
Douglas Earl Austin
Apr 13, 2026
Portville- Douglas E. Austin
Douglas E. Austin of Brooklyn Street formerly of Shinglehouse, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at his home.
Douglas was born November 24, 1964 in Olean and was the son of Lloyd E. and Phyllis R. Brabham Austin.
Douglas was a 1983 graduate of Oswayo Valley High School. He worked for a number of places including Fibercell for...
Roy Edward Knier, Jr.
Apr 12, 2026
Gowanda- Roy E. “Royboy” Knier Jr. “Loving Father & Grandfather”
Roy E. Knier Jr. of Gowanda Nursing Home passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Roy was born on April 2, 1963, in Martinez, CA., and was the son of Roy E. and Wanda J. Fisher Knier Sr.
Roy enjoyed traveling and following the Grateful Dead band, playing pool, camping, and fishing. He...
Sr. James Peter Goggin
Apr 10, 2026
Born: Ruth Marie Goggin, December 21, 1927, Braintree, MA
Died: April 10, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse in Allegany, NY
Daughter of: James and Isabel (Donnelly) Goggin
Sister James Peter Goggin entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany on December 8, 1949, was received into the Congregation on August 15, 1950, and professed her final religious vows on August 16, 1957. Committed to the...
Norma A. Sisson
Apr 7, 2026
Olean- Norma A. Sisson “Loving Mother & Grandmother”
Norma A. Sisson formerly of Wellsville, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at her home.
Norma was born September 27, 1938 in Yorkshire and was the daughter of Nelson and Effie Starks Sr. She married Robert E. Sisson Sr. who predeceased her on December 5, 1995.
Norma was a 1957 graduate of Wellsville High...
Marie A. Reed
Apr 4, 2026
Olean- Marie A. Reed “Loving Sister & Aunt”
Marie A. Reed of West Henley Street, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at the Buffalo General Hospital.
Marie was born August 4, 1959 in McKean County and was the daughter of Cecil Milton and Marjorie Buchanan Reed.
Marie loved being outdoors, watching TV especially the Walton and Little House on the Perrie but...
Julie L. Harter
Apr 3, 2026
Olean- Julie L. Harter “Loving Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother”
Julie Lynn Harter, 67, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026, to join her loved ones in the afterlife. Born on December 19, 1958, Julie was a woman whose life was defined by her roles as a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a proud grandmother.
While her health in later...
Linda R. Przybyla
Apr 3, 2026
Olean- Linda R. Przybyla “Loving Wife, Mother & Grandmother”
Linda R. Przybyla of Route 16 N. passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Buffalo General Hospital.
Linda was born April 5, 1966 in Buffalo and was the daughter of Carl Rodney and Rubie Roberta Sisson Stiegman. On August 19, 2000 she married Steven R. Przybyla who survives.
Linda attended Pioneer Central School....
Leonard Wayne Middaugh
Apr 1, 2026
Scio– Leonard Wayne Middaugh
On April 1, 2026, our family said a sudden and difficult goodbye to Wayne. Born on February 15, 1962 in Belmont to Ruth and Ralph Middaugh, Wayne lived a life with his family at its very heart. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather who lived simply for those he loved. While he was taken...
Ruth E. Edwards
Mar 29, 2026
Bolivar– Ruth E. Edwards “Loving Mother & Wife”
Ruth E. Edwards formerly of Bolivar, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at the Wellsville Manor.
Ruth was born March 24, 1931 in West Clarksville and was the daughter of Sidney and Mildred R. Childs LaFever. On April 5, 1952 at the EUB Church in Obi she married the love of her life,...
Janice E. Cansdale
Mar 27, 2026
Olean- Janice E. Cansdale
Janice E Willard Cansdale of Olean, New York passed away peacefully on March 27th, 2026, at the age of 70.
Janice was born on December 16th, 1955, to Ora and Hazel Willard in Wellsville.
Janice enjoyed spending time with her children, shopping, watching tv, and loved her 3 cats.
Janice is survived by her three daughters, Tanya Renee of NY,...
Charles R. Miller
Mar 21, 2026
Salamanca- Charles R. Miller “Loving Brother & Uncle”
Charles R. Miller of Chestnut Street passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Olean General Hospital.
Charles was born on December 23, 1943, in Salamanca and was the son of Eugene A. and Laura C. Jones Miller.
Charles worked for SubCon for a number of years and was currently enrolled at Total Senior Care....
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