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Brenda M. Quist

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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