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Lucy Sarah Dennis
Oct 26, 2026
Olean- Lucy S. Dennis “Loving Mother, Grandmother & Sister”
Lucy S. Dennis, 76, of Bolivar, passed away on October 26, 2026, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, following a lengthy illness.
Lucy was born on February 22, 1950, in Olean, New York. She was the daughter of Richard “Dick” Borden and Harriette “Bubbles” Miller Borden.
Lucy attended school in Portville and...
Frederick J. Joseph Jr.
Sep 19, 2026
Great Valley- Frederick J. Joseph Jr.
Frederick Joseph Joseph, Jr. passed away unexpectedly at his home on Valley Rd on Saturday, September 19th 2026.
Frederick was born January 12, 1957, in Bellefonte, PA to the late Frederick and Frances (Proffitt) Joseph, Sr.
Music became Freddie’s defining passion in life. His childhood idols, Buddy Rich and Ringo Star inspired him to pick up the...
Phyllis J. Bentley
Nov 1, 2026
Olean- Phyllis Joline “Jo” Bentley
Phyllis J. “Jo” Bentley, 98 previously from Bolivar passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the Pines of Olean following a long illness.
Jo was born on March 21, 1928, in Greene County, PA., and was the daughter of John and Winifred Turner Polen. She married Leonard W. Bentley who predeceased her in 1983.
Jo’s life was...
Daniel J. Lowe
Oct 31, 2026
Genesee- Daniel James Lowe “Loving Brother & Uncle”
Daniel J. Lowe of Butternut Brook passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Dan was born on January 10, 1956, in Olean and was the son of Robert A. and Jeanne A. Belleisle Lowe.
Dan was a 1974 graduate of Olean High School. He began working at Clark Bothers as a senior in high school...
Charlotte Kay Galloway
Oct 30, 2026
Duke Center- Charlotte Kay Galloway “Loving Wife, Mother, & Grandmother”
Charlotte K. Galloway, 84, of Duke Center, passed away on October 30, 2026, at Olean General Hospital.
Charlotte was born on January 13, 1942, in Eldred and was the daughter of Walter D. and Virginia C. Kemp Johnston. On August 29, 1959, she married her loving husband of 67 years, James Galloway...
Joanne O'Brien
Oct 22, 2026
Olean- Joanne O’Brien “Loving Mother, Grandmother & Sister”
Joanne O’Brien, 86, of Olean, passed away on October 22, 2026, at Olean General Hospital following a long illness. She faced her illness with courage and dignity and is now at peace.
Born February 10, 1940, in Olean, Joanne was the daughter of Louis M. and Marion M. Rogers DaPolito. The oldest of six...
Louis Dominic Nicol
Oct 18, 2026
Olean-Louis Dominic Nicol “Retired Olean High School Principal”
Louis Nicol, of Front Street, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, of natural causes.
Louis was born on September 15, 1935, in Olean, the son of Dominico and Veneranda Rossi Nicol. On February 17, 1962, he married Patricia Painter at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Port Allegany. Patricia predeceased him on May 12,...
Clark Americo Bono
Oct 11, 2026
Clark Bono, age 81, passed away peacefully in his sleep.
Clark was born in Buffalo, New York, and graduated from the University at Buffalo (SUNY).
As a highly experienced general contractor, Clark found a unique calling in specializing in church roof and steeple restoration, preserving sacred spaces across the region.
He was extraordinarily creative, particularly when it came to architectural design.
Clark had a...
Wayne D. Howard
Oct 10, 2026
On Saturday, October 10th, Wayne D. Howard passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones after a many years long battle with cancer. Wayne was a fountain of knowledge and his advice was invaluable. His meticulous style and pride in everything he did was to be admired.
Wayne was born February 7th, 1948. Born to Stanley and Donna Howard, Wayne...
Bert Edwin Osgood
Oct 8, 2026
Centerville- Berdette “Bert” Edwin Osgood “Loving Father, Grandfather & Brother”
Berdette “Bert” E. Osgood of Williams Road passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua.
Bert was born on June 26, 1974, in Olean and was the son of Roy Osgood. He was formerly married to Dorothy J. Bieber, whom he remains close with.
Bert was raised by...
Carole A. Sandburg
Sep 29, 2026
Allegany- Carole A. Sandburg
Carole Sandburg of South Nine Mile Road passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the Cuba Skilled Nursing Facility.
Carole was born November 21, 1942, in Johnstown, PA and was the daughter of Howard and Norene Epply Kane. She was formerly married to David W. Sandburg.
Carole was a 1960 graduate of Allegany Central School. She worked at...
Rosabell I. Hamilton
Sep 15, 2026
Hinsdale- Rosabell I. “Rosie” Hamilton “Beloved Mother, Sister, Aunt & Grandmother”
Rosabell I. Hamilton of Hinsdale went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 15, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
Rosabell was born May 23, 1931, in Sardinia to the late Monroe B. and Rosabell Hamilton Bishop Sr. who moved to Hinsdale in 1932.
On February 10, 1949, she married...
Jean Davis
Sep 14, 2026
Allegany- Jean “Jeannie” (Welch) Davis
Jean "Jeannie" Davis, 77, of Allegany, passed peacefully at home on Monday, September 14, 2026, following a brief illness, surrounded by her family in a space filled with love and music.
Born on June 19, 1949, in Olean, she was the firstborn daughter of the late Chester and Celestine McLaughlin Welch. Jeannie was a 1968 graduate of...
John E. Kiernan
Sep 13, 2026
Hinsdale- John “Jack” E Kiernan “Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, & Great Grandfather”
John E Kiernan (74) of Hinsdale NY, passed away at home on September 13th, 2026, surrounded by family.
Jack was born on May 10, 1952, in Morristown, NJ. He was the son of John and Margaret Cursio Kiernan. On April 26, 1975, at Andrews AF Base, Maryland, he married Sandra...
Lillian R. Feldman
Sep 11, 2026
Ellicottville- Lillian R. Feldman “Loving Mother & Grandmother”
Lillian R. Feldman of Fancy Tract Rd. passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026 at the Cuba Memorial Hospital.
Lillian was born April 20, 1934 in Springville and was the daughter of Albert H. and Mary Whiting Ahles. She married Elsworth Feldman who predeceased her in December of 1993.
Lillian was a 1952 graduate of...
Sr. Annette Katherine Seiter, OSF
Sep 8, 2026
Sister Annette Seiter, OSF
March 20, 1936 – September 8, 2026
Born: Annette Katherine Seiter, March 20, 1936, in Utica, NY
Died: September 8, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, NY
Daughter of: Lloyd and Minnie (Siedsma) Seiter
Sister Annette Seiter, OSF, entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany on September 8, 1953; was received into the Congregation on August 15, 1954; and professed her final...
Shelly Marie Hlasnick
Sep 6, 2026
Hinsdale- Shelly Marie Hlasnick
Shelly Marie Hlasnick, 74, passed away peacefully at her home in Hinsdale, New York, on September 6, 2026, following a sudden and brief illness.
She entered the world on June 26, 1952, at St. Francis Hospital in Olean, New York, the cherished daughter of Armond J. and Gladys DiCola. Shelly graduated from Walsh High School and dedicated much...
Neil E. Storms
Sep 5, 2026
McColl, South Carolina- Neil E. Storms
Neil E. Storms of New Bridge Road, SC, passed away on September 5, 2026.
Neil was born on October 31, 1966, in Olean, New York and spent much of his childhood in the Olean and Wellsville area until his family moved to South Carolina.
Neil returned to the Olean area after high school. In 1989 he proudly...
Sylvia Joyce King
Sep 4, 2026
Sylvia Joyce King – Friend to All-Devoted to Family
Sylvia Joyce (Bokhart) King, of Pulaski, New York, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Mishawaka Indiana on October 2, 1935, Sylvia lived a full and vibrant life defined by service to others, warmth, kindness and deep devotion to her family. Her journey in hospitality began...
Joyce A. Westfall
Sep 1, 2026
Rushford– Joyce A. Westfall “Loving Mother, Grandmother & Sister”
Joyce A. Westfall, 89, of RD# 1 Rush Creek Road went to be with her Lord on August 31, 2026 following a lengthy illness.
Joyce was born August 2, 1937 in Marilla and was the daughter of Clarence and Ella Mildred Walker Bradfield. She married William G. Westfall Sr. who predeceased her in...
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