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Mary F. Pownall
Jan 16, 2026
DENVER, CO --Mary F. (McKenzie) Pownall
Mary F. (McKenzie) Pownall passed away on Friday January 16, 2026.
Mary Frances McKenzie was born on January 24, 1925, in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Basil and Helen McKenzie. She was the second of five children. Mary spent her childhood in Appleton, attending St. Mary Catholic School, climbing trees with her siblings, and canoeing through Wisconsin lakes...
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...
Roger L. Snyder
Dec 19, 2025
Galivants Ferry, SC- Roger L. Snyder
Roger L. Snyder of Galivants Ferry, formerly of Portville, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Trident Medical Center in Charleston, SC.
Roger was born on May 7, 1944, in Olean and was the son of Charles W. and Ruth I. Martin Snyder. On February 17, 1984, in Hinsdale he married Carol L. Briggs, who...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Brenda M. Quist
Mar 31, 2026
Allegany- Brenda M. Quist
Brenda M. Quist of Four Mile Road passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at ECMC from injuries sustained from a skiing accident.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time and under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean. Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com
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....
JoAnn F. Lewis
Mar 14, 2026
Olean — JoAnn F. Lewis, “Loving Mother and Grandmother”
JoAnn F. Lewis of Alder Court passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with family and friends by her side.
Born on October 5, 1940, in Rochester, she was the daughter of Arthur F. and Lucille M. Fisher Foster. She was married to George E. Lewis, who predeceased her on July 16,...
Michael J. Chaffee
Mar 13, 2026
Olean- Michael J. Chaffee “Avid Bills, Bonnies & Yankees Fan”
It is with heavy heart that we share the unexpected passing of our brother, Michael J. Chaffee, 69, of Olean at his home on March 13, 2026.
Born February 16, 1957 in Olean, he was the son of William L. And Estelle A. Neporadny Chaffee.
Michael attended Olean schools and spent his whole...
Michele J. Benham
Mar 12, 2026
Cuba-Michele J. Benham “Loving Wife, Mother, Sister & Aunt”
Michele Benham of Haskell Road passed away on Thursday, March 12th, 2026 at Olean General Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Michele was born on March14th,1960, in Olean and was the daughter of Raymond W. and Patricia A. Barr Carapellatti.
Michele was a 1978 graduate of Olean High School. She attended Jamestown Community College....
Sr. Dymphna E. Aherne
Mar 10, 2026
Born: Dympna Eunice Aherne on November 3, 1939 in Bronx, NY
Died: March 10, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, NY
Daughter of: Jeremiah and Dympna Kernis Aherne, Bronx, NY
Sr. Dymphna (Dee) entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, NY, on September 3, 1961, was received into the Congregation on July 2, 1962, and professed her final vows on August 29, 1969. As...
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