Obituaries

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...

Feb 5, 2026

Allegany- Connie Jean Race

Connie Jean Race passed away on February 5, 2026, following a brief illness.

She was born and raised in the Penn Yan area and soon after completing nursing school, she moved to Olean, where she spent her career working at the Olean General Hospital. Known for her kindness and compassion, Connie was a friend to all and made...

Feb 3, 2026

Belfast- Jessie L. Sprague “Loving Mother, Grandmother & Sister”

Jessie L. Sprague of Ramsey Road passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Olean General Hospital following an illness.

Jessie was born on March 25, 1949, in Margaretville, NY was the daughter of George and Doris Cowan Sanford. On September 2, 1972, in DeRuyter, NY she married Ronald W. Sprague who predeceased...

Feb 2, 2026

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Feb 1, 2026

Cuba- Mark David Middaugh “Loving Son, Father & Grandfather”

Mark D. Middaugh of the Cuba Nursing Home passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo.

Mark was born on April 15, 1958, in Cuba and was the son of Frederick J. and Helen L. Benham Middaugh. He was formerly married to Wanda F. Bise.

Mark was a...

Jan 29, 2026

Born: Susanne: Rose Kane, September 9, 1938, in Phoenixville, PA

Died: January 29, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse in Allegany, NY

Daughter of: Joseph and Catherine (Foley) Kane

Sister Catherine Mary Kane transferred to the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany on June 13, 1980, and professed her final religious vows as an Allegany Franciscan on October 4, 1983. Prior to this transfer, Catherine had...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...