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Francis D. Homer
May 27, 2025
Allegany- Francis D. “Frank” Homer “Loving Father, Grandfather & Friend”
Frank D. Homer of Emerald Hills passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Frank was born on September 11, 1958, in Olean and was the son of Donald and Gladys Homer.
Frank was a 1977 graduate of Allegany Central School and worked at McDonalds for a period of time. He lived in Albuquerque,...
Nathan David Sher
May 24, 2025
Bradford, PA- Nathan David Sher “Loving Companion & Father”
Nathan D. Sher of 38 Hobson Place passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the Olean General Hospital.
Nathan was born January 17, 1962 in Bridgeport, CT and was the son of Ross I. and Marianne Frances Ganser Sher.
Nathan enjoyed fishing, spending time together with his best friend and loving companion of...
Patricia A. Cappellini
May 24, 2025
Cuba– Patricia A. Cappellini
Patricia A. Cappellini, 91 of Cuba passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Patricia was born on May 31, 1933 in Asbury Park, NJ. She was the daughter of the late James Albert and Kathryn Rita Scanlon Martenhoff. Patricia was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, John Albert Cappellini. Together they...
Jacob T. Brown
May 21, 2025
Wellsville- Jacob T. Brown “Loving Son and Brother”
Jacob T. Brown of 689 Trapping-Brook Road, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at his home.
Jacob was born August 3, 2002 in Wellsville and was the son of Heidi R. Casey and Timothy J. Brown.
Jacob attended Wellsville High School. He worked at Burger King for 2 years.
Jacob enjoyed gaming, fishing with his...
Noel M. Gaynor
May 20, 2025
Olean- Noel M. Gaynor
Noel M. Gaynor of 201 ½ Center Street, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at his home from an apparent heart attack.
Noel grew up during “the Troubles” in Northern Ireland. He fought to defend the oppressed Irish people as a member of the Irish Republican Army. Noel served 14 years in Long Kesh prison as a...
Christopher E. Herron
May 17, 2025
Ischua- Christopher Edward Herron “Loving Father, Son & Brother”
Christopher E. Herron of Miller Hill Road passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Christopher was born on May 4, 1981, and was the son of Scott Edward Herron and Emma M. Goen. He was formerly married to Aimee M. Puffer.
Chrisopher worked for Patch-N-Seal and later the Olean Times Herald before working for...
Anna M. Marra
May 17, 2025
Olean- Anna Maria “Annie” Marra “Loving Sister & Aunt”
Anna M. Marra of Absolut of Salamanca passed away on May 17, 2025 at the Olean General Hospital following an illness.
Anna was born November 4, 1955 in Olean and was the daughter of Anthony Mize and Betty Jean Huddleston Marra.
Anna was a free spirit. She was outside every chance she got. Anna...
Louis J. Colts, Sr.
May 8, 2025
Bradford- Louis J. Colts, Sr. “Devoted Family Man”
Louis J. Colts, Sr., 66, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May, 8, 2025 surrounded by his family at the Bradford Manor following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born September 23, 1958 in Bradford he was the cherished son of Rosie Marie Colts and Louis J. Marquardt.
Lou enlisted in the United States Army on February...
Barbara J. Williams
May 6, 2025
Olean- Barbara Jean Williams “Loving Wife, Mother & Grandmother”
Barbara J. Williams of 514 N 6th street, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer.
Barbara was born March 3, 1956 in Olean and was the daughter of Lester and Geneva Stevens Knowlton. On November 1, 1975 in the Haskel Church she married Frank...
John Edward Tarbox
Apr 25, 2025
Olean- John E. Tarbox
John E. Tarbox of 1771 S. Happy Hollow Road passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Highland Park in Wellsville.
John was born May 10, 1942 in Olean and was the son of Charles E. and Wilma F. Russell Tarbox. On November 23, 1963 at the Olean First Methodist Church he married Janet E. Comstock who survives.
John...
Gilbert E. York
Apr 24, 2025
Eldred- Gilbert E. York
Gilbert E. York of Eldred Road passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
Gilbert was born on April 1, 1951, in Canton, NY and was the son of James O. and Mildred I. Hennigan York. On February 13, 1971, in Canton, he married Sharon M. Milliron, who survives.
Gilbert was a 1970 graduate of Canton High School. He drove...
Alice E. McMillen
Apr 22, 2025
Portville- Alice E. McMillen “Loving Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother”
Alice E. McMillen of 1660 Haskell Road passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at her home.
Alice was born September 6, 1942, in Mobile, AL and was the daughter of Robert “Liver” and Dorothy Livingston.
On June 23, 1990, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Allegany she married her loving husband,...
Franklin J. Miller, Jr
Apr 21, 2025
Olean- Franklin J. Miller Jr “Loving & Caring Father & Husband”
Franklin J. Miller Jr of Reed Street passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Olean General Hospital.
Franklin was born on February 20, 1985, in Olean at St. Francis Hospital and was the son of Joseph W. Cindy Hess Miller. He was raised by his grandparents, Franklin and Rose Miller...
Dawn M. Bean
Apr 18, 2025
Eldred, PA- Dawn Marie Bean “Loving Wife, Mother, and Grandma Great”
Dawn M. Bean (73), of Eldred, passed away peacefully at her home on April 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on September 25, 1951, in Olean, Dawn was the beloved daughter of Clifford B. Jr. and Clara M. (Shoup) Babb. On February 14, 1992, in Black Creek, she married...
Don Howard Milton Farrington
Apr 17, 2025
Franklinville- Don Howard Milton Farrington “Loved the Lord”
Don (Mit) Farrington of 16 4th Ave., went on to his forever heavenly home on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the Pines of Machias.
Don was born October 12, 1932 in Franklinville and was the son of Forrest Favil and Hazel Constantine Farrington. He was formerly married to Mabel (Decker) Kujawa. On March 24,...
Michelle D. Phillips
Apr 7, 2025
Little Genesee- Michelle Diane Phillips “Loving Mother & Nonna”
Michelle D. Phillips of Salt Rising Road passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Olean General Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.
Michelle was born on July 1, 1979, in Olean and was the daughter of Roger J. and Nancy D. Rogers Phillips.
Michelle owned and operated Main Street Pizzeria for a...
David G. Boser
Apr 6, 2025
Olean- David G. “Dave” Boser “Loving father, Brother & Uncle”
David G. “Dave” Boser, 80, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025, in Buffalo, New York.
Born on June 1, 1944, in Washington, D.C., Dave was the son of Raymond E. and Dorothy M. Nelson Boser. He lived most of his life in Olean, NY, but did enjoy visiting other places. He...
Lorna J. Thornbury
Apr 5, 2025
Olean- Lorna J. Thornbury
Lorna J. Thornbury, a devoted wife, loving mother, and dedicated nursery and preschool teacher, passed away peacefully at the age of 82, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Olean General Hospital.
Born on July 5, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Loran and Elouise Chaffee Sandy. On September 1, 1961, in her hometown of Olean, Lorna...
Norma Jean Wilber
Apr 4, 2025
Portville- Norma Jean Wilber “Loving Mother & Grandmother”
Norma Jean Wilber of Haskell Road passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo.
Norma Jean was born on August 5, 1939, in Olean and was the daughter of Earl J. and Charlotte Barton Button.
Norma Jean was a 1958 graduate of Olean High School. She worked for the Castle Inn...
Ronald Eugene Frederick
Apr 2, 2025
New Port News- Ronald Eugene Frederick “Devoted Husband & Loving Brother & Uncle”
Ronald E. Frederick of Richland Dr. passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Virginia.
Ron was born on December 30, 1941, in Olean and was the son of Herald Clyde and Evelyn Emily Bailey Frederick Sr. He married Ok Hyong who predeceased him...
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