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Brenda M. Quist
Mar 31, 2026
Allegany- Brenda M. Quist
Brenda M. Quist, our spirited adventurous friend, beloved life partner, mother, sister, aunt and adoring Mimi (grandmother) passed away March 31, 2026, at ECMC hospital due to injuries sustained from a skiing accident.
Born in Erie, PA., October 14, 1951, to the late Arnold and Madelyn Quist, they moved to Portville, NY in 1958, where Brenda graduated from...
Zachary J. Lerminiaux
Jul 5, 2026
Olean- Zachary John Lerminiaux “Loving Son, Brother & Uncle”
At 7:00 am on Sunday, July 5. Zack Lerminiaux slipped away from us in his sleep to be with his Lord. His pure and simple faith assures us that he is smiling as he walks and talks with God, for as Zack would say, "No chair in heaven."
Born on May 10, 1979....
Steven A. Mead
Jun 18, 2026
Olean- Steven A. Mead “Avid Outdoorsman”
Steven A. Mead passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at his home of a natural cause.
Steven was born February 27, 1970, in Bradford and was the son of Stanley and Vivian Pachidao Mead. On May 7, 2000, in Olean he married Holly L. Shafer-Mead, who survives.
Steven served in the United States Navy, being...
Alfred P. LaFredo Jr.
Jul 5, 2026
Olean- Alfred P. LaFredo Jr. “Retired Olean Fireman”
Alfred P. LaFredo Jr. of The Pines of Olean passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Olean General Hospital.
Alfred was born on June 28, 1946, in Olean and was the son of Alfred P. and Rose Tokarcik LaFredo Sr.
Alfred graduated from Olean High School in 1965. He retired from the City of...
Phillip C. Linn
Jul 1, 2026
Limestone- Phillip C. Linn “Loving Husband, Father & Grandfather”
Phillip C. Linn of Chipmonk Road passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Phillip was born on February 20, 1946, in Olean and was the son of Carol Victor and Nellie LaMont Linn. On October 24, 1966, in Olean, he married Sherry Lee Green, who survives.
Phillip was a 1964 graduate of Portville Central...
Alex M. Davis
Jun 27, 2026
Eldred- Alexander M. Davis “Loving Father, Son & Brother”
Alexander M. Davis of Main Street passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Olean General Hospital from complications from a logging accident in September 2024.
Alex was born on April 24, 1994, in Olean and was the son of Michael Davis and Bridget Wolf.
Alex was only 32 years old, but he lived...
Joyce Ann Campbell
Jun 24, 2026
Eldred- Joyce Ann Campbell
Joyce Ann Campbell, age 96, of Barden Brook Road, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Cuba Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 26, 1930, in Red House, New York, to Everett and Betty Jones Piper.
On January 23, 1954, Joyce married Robert “Bob” Campbell, and together they built...
Mary Ruth Rasey
Jun 23, 2026
Westons Mills- Mary Ruth Rasey “Beloved Wife, Mother & Grandmother”
Mary Ruth Rasey of Olean-Portville Road, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at the Cuba Memorial Hospital.
Born on August 22, 1935, in New London, Wisconsin, Mary Ruth was the daughter of Victor and Maureen Carmody Roberts. At age twelve, she moved to Randolph, New York, where she graduated from Randolph...
Nancy Jane Polmateer
Jun 21, 2026
Pittsford- Nancy Jane (Waehner) Polmateer
Nancy J. Polmateer, 84, passed away at home on Sunday, June 21, 2026, after a brief illness.
Nancy was born on June 30, 1941, in Ridley Park, Philadelphia, PA and was the daughter of Herman and Dortha McFeaters Waehner. She was married to Kermit Hendrickson who predeceased her in 2003. Nancy then married Stanley Polmateer who survives.
Nancy’s...
Robert J. Heavener
Jun 17, 2026
Olean- Robert J. “Bob” Heavener
Robert J. Heavener, 89, of Olean for the past eight years, died June 17, 2026, at Cuba Memorial Hospital, after an extended illness.
Bob was born in 1937 in Ilion and was the son of Howard and Estella Zelie Heavener. He grew up near Williamsville but lived most of his life in the Southern Tier of Western...
Maytel M. York
Jun 12, 2026
Eldred- Maytel M. York “Beloved Daughter, Granddaughter & Sister”
Maytel M. York of Slack Hollow Road passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Maytel was born on October 18, 2001, in Bradford, PA., she was the daughter of Byron M. and Shannon N. McDaniel York.
Maytel was a 2020 graduate of Otto Eldred High School. She worked at Zippo for 5 years and...
Pamela J. Young
Jun 11, 2026
Olean- Pamela J. Young
March 20, 1952 – June 11, 2026
With profound sadness and endless love, we announce the passing of Pamela J. Young, who entered eternal rest on June 11, 2026, at the age of 74.
Born on March 20, 1952, Pamela was the beloved daughter of the late June (Mitchell) Young and Richard Young. She lived a life defined by...
Norman George Ungermann, Jr.
Jun 11, 2026
Cuba– Norman George Ungermann Jr.
Norman George Ungermann Jr. passed away on June 11, 2026, due to natural causes. Born in Detroit, MI on April 24, 1943, Norm was the youngest of three sons born to Norman Sr. and Mary (Manko) Ungermann. In 1949, the family moved to a farm in Cuba, NY where he resided until his recent downturn and...
Sophia Skye LaBorde
Jun 8, 2026
Olean- Sophia Skye LaBorde “Warrior Princess”
Sophia Skye LaBorde of Bell Street went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 8th, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous 4-year battle with a rare liver cancer.
Sophia was born on January 27th, 2010, in Bradford, PA., and was the daughter of Derrick P. and Alicia R. LaBorde.
Sophia...
Sr. Carlina Tronconi
Jun 8, 2026
Born: Carlina Catherine Tronconi on November 7, 1926, in Verona, Italy
Died: June 8, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, NY
Daughter of: Silvano and Josephine (Giuseppina) Ragano
Sr. Carlina is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, NY. She lived the Franciscan Mission, Vision and Charism for over 77 years.
A Wake Service will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at...
Robyn R. Cossairt
Jun 6, 2026
Olean- Robyn R. Cossairt “Loving Mother & Grandmother”
Robyn Cossairt of Irving Street passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at the Olean General Hospital.
Robyn was born September 27, 1961 in Altona, PA and was the daughter of Frederiek and Fredia Robyn Kline Eastep. On September 27, 1979 in Cape Coral, FL she married Ricky N. Cossairt who predeceased her on...
Sr. Frances O'Dell, OSF
Jun 5, 2026
Born:Rae Elizabeth O’Dell
Died:June 5, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse in Allegany, NY
Daughter of:Raymond and Elizabeth (Deyo) O’Dell
Sister Frances O’Dell entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany on September 8, 1965, was received into the Congregation on July 2, 1966, and professed her final religious vows on September 8, 1973. Committed to the Franciscan Mission and Charism for over 60 years, Sister...
Richard L. Morris
Jun 1, 2026
Olean- Richard L. “Rich” Morris “Loving Dad & Papa”
Richard L. Morris of South Barry Street, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026.
Rich was born September 11, 1946 in Washington, DC and was the son of Charles and Mary Riely Morris. On May 15, 1993 in Olean he married Bonnie J. LaRue who predeceased him exactly 5 months ago on January...
Marion E. Gabler
Jun 1, 2026
Allegany-Marion Edith Vreeland Gabler
Marion E. Gabler, formerly of Karl Road, passed away at the Pines of Olean on June 1, 2026, exactly 16 years after her husband.
Marion was born on May 3, 1928 to Harry LeRoy and Maude Evelyn Mantz Vreeland at home, on the family farm in Humphrey. She grew up on the farm and went to a one...
Jamie A. Young
May 29, 2026
Olean- Jamie A. Young
Jamie A. Young of East State Street, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026 at his home.
Jamie was born July 21, 1963 in Buffalo and was the son of Gary Kenneth and Patricia Ann Peterson Young.
Jamie was a 1980 graduate of Olean High School. He was a truck driver for a short time. Jamie then moved to...

