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Rebecca Jane Danser
Jan 22, 2026
Olean- Rebecca J. “Becky” Danser “Strong Faith”
Rebecca J. “Becky” Danser of 11th Street passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Olean General Hospital.
Becky was born on October 31, 1948, in Williamsport, PA, and was the daughter of Clarence C. and Phoenie L. Gable Hoffman. On June 11, 1988, in New Jersey, she married David Allen Danser, who predeceased her...
John Nelson Carpenter
Jan 27, 2026
Olean- John Nelson “Carp” Carpenter “Devoted Family Man”
John N. Carpenter of Putnam Street passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
John was born on August 14, 1939, in Olean and was the son of John N. and Vivian Bailey Carpenter. On June 29, 1963, in St. Mary’s Church, he married Theresa A. “Terry” Consedine,...
Darleen A. Person
Jan 25, 2026
Belfast– Darleen A. Person “Loving Wife, Mother & Grandmother”
Darleen A. Person of Wildwood Drive passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the Wellsville Manor.
Darleen was born on September 23, 1948, in Olean, and was the daughter of Robert J. and Mary Jane Simmons Panada. On July 27, 1985, in Obi, she married Thomas D. Person, who survives.
Darleen was a...
Jack Ewing Porter
Jan 24, 2026
Olean- Jack Ewing Porter “Loving Father & Grandfather”
Jack Ewing Porter, 88, of South 9th Street passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Jack was born on September 10, 1937, in Olcott, NY and was the son of Richard and Isabel Voght Porter. Jack was the husband to the late Mary R. “Bunny” Porter who passed away on January 2, 2015.
A...
Dianna Lynn Rought
Jan 18, 2026
Eldred– Dianna Lynn Rought “Beloved Mother, Grandma & Great Grandmother”
Dianna Lynn Rought passed away peacefully at Buffalo General Hospital after a short, but fierce battle with cancer on January 18, 2026, at the age of 68, leaving behind a world brighter for her presence.
Born in rural Elmira, on March 10, 1957, Diana was a true testament to enduring love, unwavering...
Jeannette R. Paynter
Jan 17, 2026
Allegany- Jeannette R. Paynter “Loving Wife, Mother & Grandmother”
Jeanette R. Paynter of North 5th Street, formerly Olean Portville Road, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Jeanette was born on June 27, 1953, in Olean and was the daughter of Peter J. and Patricia V. Delia Quattrone Sr. on October 17, 1981, at St. Mary’s she married Thomas E. Paynter, who...
Paul D. Padlo
Jan 13, 2026
Olean- Paul D. Padlo
Paul D. Padlo of West Franklin Street passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Olean General Hospital.
Paul was born on May 18, 1963, in Olean, and was the son of Leon J. and Ann Pancio Padlo Sr.
Paul was a 1981 graduate of Olean High School. He attended RIT where he received his degree which allowed him...
Mary Ellen Hanbach
Jan 9, 2026
Olean- Mary Ellen Hanbach
Mary Ellen Hanbach of Olean passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 8, 2026.
Mary Ellen was born on August 8, 1950, to Edward C. and Ellen C. Fleming Hanbach Sr.
Mary Ellen graduated from Greenwood Central School, OBI, and BOCES LPN program. She worked for St. Joseph’s manor from 1980-2006, Eden Heights from 2006-2019, she was a...
Rev. Gerald E. Zimmerman
Jan 9, 2026
Olean- Rev. Gerald E. “Gerry” Zimmerman “A Man of Faith”
Rev. Gerald E. “Gerry” Zimmerman of Lauren Street passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, service, and unwavering dedication to his faith, family, and community.
Gerry was born on March 6, 1952, in Springville, the beloved son of Emil and Mildred L. (Nason) Zimmerman. On...
Michele M. Harrington
Jan 8, 2026
Olean- Michele M. Harrington
Michele M. Harrington of Brook Street passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Michele was born in Olean on July 15, 1975, she was the daughter of Michael D. and Susanne M. Hurlburt Harrington.
Michele graduated from Ellicottville in 1993 and graduated from OBI in 1995 with an associate's degree in business. She started her career at Cutco Corporation...
Katherine E. Kautz
Jan 7, 2026
Rochester- Katherine E. “Kay” Kautz
After a remarkable 101 years of being deeply loved, and just two days shy of her 102nd birthday, Kay Kautz passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. She is now reunited with her beloved husband W. Oscar, and her son David, both who preceded her in death.
Kay was born on January 9, 1924, in Bradford...
Theresa R. Ross
Jan 7, 2026
Olean- Theresa R. Ross
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Theresa R. Ross of Washington Street passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Olean General Hospital.
Theresa was born on April 25, 1937, in Lewis Run, PA., and was 1 of 12 children born to Antonio and Angelina (Josie) Franco Giordano and was...
Lettitia A. Hart
Jan 6, 2026
Smethport- Lettitia A. “Tish” Hart
Lettitia “Tish” A. Hart, 48, of Smethport, PA passed away on January 6th, 2026, at Olean General Hospital surrounded by friends and family. Lettitia was born on September 17th, 1977, to Leon B. Mead Sr. and Dorothy (McKinney) Leffler.
Lettitia met her husband when she was a teenager, she later married her husband Mark A. Hart Sr....
Susan T. Ofano
Jan 3, 2026
Allegany- Susan T. Ofano “Loving Daughter & Sister”
Susan T. Ofano, 58, of Church Road passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Olean General Hospital following an illness.
Susan was born on January 24, 1967, in Olean and was the daughter of Donovan C. and Georgia M. Oakley Chesebro.
Susan was a 1986 graduate of Olean High School and attended Olean Business...
Lorraine Mildred Mascho
Jan 2, 2026
Olean- Lorraine Mildred Mascho “Loving Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother”
Lorraine M. Mascho of Route 16 passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Olean General Hospital.
Lorraine was born on October 2, 1963, in Smethport and was the daughter of Lloyd and Lois Severance Hacket. She was formerly married to Earnest Larrabee and Ted Mascho.
Lorraine was a stay-at-home mother. Raising her...
Bonnie Morris
Jan 1, 2026
Olean- Bonnie Jean Morris “Loving Wife, Mother & Grandmother”
Bonnie Morris, 75, of South Barry Street passed away on January 1, 2026.
Bonnie was born on January 13, 1950, in Olean and was the daughter of Robert E. and Betty M. Pauly LaRue. On May 15, 1993, in Olean, she married Richard L. Morris, who survives.
Bonnie was a 1968 graduate of Walsh...
Charles David Ickes
Dec 31, 2025
Olean- Charles David Ickes “Owner of the Wooden Nickel”
Charles David Ickes of 322 S. Barry Street passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Cuba Memorial Hospital. He had been suffering for over three years with Parkinson’s Disease and other complications.
David was born on September 12, 1943, at home in Brookeville, PA., he was the son of Florence Osborne.
When David...
Phillip A. Butler
Dec 30, 2025
Allegany- Phillip A. Butler
Phillip A. Butler of Four Mile Road passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Phillip was born on October 18, 1975, in Cuba and was the son of David L. and Harriet LaBelle Butler.
Phillip attended Angelica High School. He worked for Angelica Enterprises building pallets, and Reese’s Tree Farm/ Game Farm for a couple of years. Phillip enjoyed...
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...
Sr. Margaret Mary McManus, OSF
Dec 23, 2025
Sr. Margaret Mary McManus, OSF
November 28, 1932 – December 23, 2025
Born: Margaret Mary McManus, November 28, 1932, in New York City, NY
Died: December 23, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, NY
Daughter of: Thomas and Bridget (McGoey) McManus
Sister Margaret McManus entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany on February 2, 1950, was received into the Congregation on August 15, 1950, and professed...
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