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Dennis William Bentley

Dennis William Bentley

Jan 17, 2025

Olean- Dennis William Bentley 

 Dennis W. Bentley of N 5th Street passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Buffalo VA Hospital following an illness. 

 Dennis was born on January 23, 1950, in Bolivar and was the son of Leonard W. and Phyllis J. Polen Bentley. 

 Dennis served in the US Army in the early 70s and was stationed in Germany where...

Timothy J. Hale

Timothy J. Hale

Jan 16, 2025

Olean- Timothy J. Hale “Loving Brother, Father & Grandfather” 

 Timothy J. Hale of 3485 Route 16 North, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the Olean General Hospital. 

Tim was born on October 8, 1967, in Olean and was the son of the late Richard L. and Judith A. Kennedy Hale. 

Tim worked for a period of time as a taxi dispatch...

Donald Gerald Hollamby, Jr

Donald Gerald Hollamby, Jr

Jan 12, 2025

Portville- Donald Gerald Hollamby, Jr., Loving Brother, Uncle & Friend”

 Donald G. Hollamby of 1439 Chestnut Street, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at his home. 

 Don was born October 28, 1950 in Olean and was the son of Donald Gerald and Martha May Burton Hollamby, Sr. 

 Don was a 1969 graduate of Portville Central School. He worked various places including Chestnut...

Beverly Ann Knospe

Beverly Ann Knospe

Jan 10, 2025

Allegany- Beverly Ann Knospe “Loving Wife & Sister” 

 Beverly A. Knospe of Four Mile Road passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Olean General Hospital following an illness. 

 Beverly was born on August 25, 1959, in Buffalo and was the daughter of Ronald James and Beverly Ann Bridges Francis. In 1982 she married her loving husband of 42 years, Eric E....

Robert Alan Raught

Robert Alan Raught

Jan 8, 2025

Bradford- Robert “Bob” Alan Raught “No Caption”

 Robert A. Raught of 200 Pleasant Street, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at the Olean General Hospital following an illness. 

 Bob was born January 8, 1954 in Kane, PA and was the son of Donald E. and Margaret Audine Mulvihill Raught. Bob married Phyllis Jean Freeman who predeceased him on October 22, 2002.

 Bob...

James Vincent Bloise, Jr

James Vincent Bloise, Jr

Jan 5, 2025

Cuba- James Vincent Bloise Jr. “Retired Olean Police”

 It is with huge regret and sorrow to inform you of the death of James V. Bloise Jr. (Jim) born August 31, 1937, in Olean, NY after a lengthy illness passing at OGH on Jan. 5, 2025. James resided at his Lakehouse home in Cuba, N.Y. Both parents James V. & Margaret H....

Terry L. Biehler

Terry L. Biehler

Jan 3, 2025

Olean- Terry L. Biehler “Loving Husband, Father & Grandfather”

 Terry L. Biehler of North 6th Street passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Olean General Hospital following an illness. 

 Terry was born on January 9, 1953, in Portville and was the son of Henry and Clorinda Martello Biehler. On November 8, 1975, in Olean he married his loving wife, Darlene M....

Rev. Robert Gene Beard

Rev. Robert Gene Beard

Jan 2, 2025

Cuba- Rev. Robert G. “Bob” Beard “Retired Methodist Minister” 

 Robert G. Beard formerly of Cuba and the Pines of Olean passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Olean General Hospital following a brief illness. 

 Bob was born on January 16, 1935, in Lafeyette, IN., and was the son of Millard E. and Anis F. James Beard. On June 22, 1958, at...

Ellis Shemal Pringle

Ellis Shemal Pringle

Jan 1, 2025

Olean- Ellis Shamel Pringle “Loving Father & Mentor to All” 

 Ellis S. Pringle of 3rd Ave passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, following an illness. 

 Ellis was born on July 28, 1965, in Brooklyn and was the son of Mary Ann Pringle. 

 Ellis enjoyed life and being able to inspire people. He was always willing to help anyone. He was very giving...

Della O. Vanness

Della O. Vanness

Dec 30, 2024

Olean- Della O. Vanness 

 Della O. Vanness of Brook Street passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Olean General Hospital. 

 Della was born on January 8, 1959, in Olean and was the daughter of Paul J. and Grace E. Smith Kayes Sr. On July 14, 1984, at Trinity United Methodist Church she married Timothy J. Vanness, who survives. 

 Della was a 1977...

Tracy L. Scott

Tracy L. Scott

Dec 26, 2024

Olean- Tracy Lynn Scott

Tracy Lynn Scott, born March 23, 1972, beloved daughter of David and Nancy Scott of Canandaigua, NY passed away suddenly Thursday, December 26th, 2024. She was a vibrant and unique spirit, leaving a legacy of love and laughter.

Tracy is survived by her father David Scott of Canandaigua, NY, brother Craig Scott of Bloomfield, CT as well as...

Jacqueline C. Bergstrom

Jacqueline C. Bergstrom

Dec 25, 2024

Olean- Jacqueline C. Bergstrom 

 Jacqueline C. Bergstrom of Queen Street passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at the Pines of Olean. 

Jacqueline was born on November 1, 1933, in Olean, she was the daughter of Raymond and Ellen O’Brien McLaughlin. On December 23, 1950, she married Arthur E. Bergstrom, who predeceased her on November 8, 2010. 

 Jacqueline worked as a waitress for...

Thomas William Frank Sr.

Thomas William Frank Sr.

Dec 24, 2024

Olean- Thomas William Frank Sr. “Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather” 

 Thomas W. Frank Sr. of 2nd Ave passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Cuba Memorial Hospital 

 Tom was born on June 2, 1940, and was the son of James and Helen Ann Ehart Frank. On July 29, 1989, at the Old Library in Olean, he married Shirley Jean...

Kathleen Bump

Kathleen Bump

Dec 16, 2024

Cuba- Kathleen “Kathie” Bump “Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother & Friend” 

 Kathleen Bump of Drew Circle, passed away in the early morning hours of December 16, 2024 at her home.

 Kathie was born November 7, 1949 in Rochester and was the daughter of Harry Joseph and Nicolene Marion (Epolito) Gombetto. On May 16, 1968 in Fort Dix, NJ she married her...

Ignatius Joseph Calabrese

Ignatius Joseph Calabrese

Dec 14, 2024

Smethport- Ignatius “Lou” Joseph Calabrese 

 Ignatius “Lou” Joseph Calabrese of Emerald Isle passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Olean General Hospital following a brief illness. 

 Lou was born on June 6, 1934, in Buffalo and was the son of Angelo and Antonina Pugliese Calabrese. On July 2, 2005, in Cyclone, PA he married his loving wife of 20 years, Dawn...

Judith B. Mark

Judith B. Mark

Dec 11, 2024

Olean- Judith Benson Mark “Loving Wife & Best Friend”

 Judith B. Mark, 83, of 716 Grandview Ave. passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband and other family members on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the Olean General Hospital.

 Judy was born October 25, 1941 in Olean and was the daughter of Gunnar and Ethel Bergstrom Benson. On July 5, 1969 at...

Richard R. Steadman

Richard R. Steadman

Dec 8, 2024

Portville- Richard R. Steadman “Loving Father, Grandfather & Brother” 

 Richard R. Steadman of Portville Olean Road passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, following an illness. 

 Richard was born on July 18, 1949, in Buffalo and was the son of Frederick R. and Elizabeth L. Robinson Steadman. He was formerly married to Nancy Marton. On June 14, 1993, at the Good News...

Ronald J. Yardman

Ronald J. Yardman

Dec 7, 2024

Olean- Ronald J. “NoKey” Yardman “Loving Husband, Father & Brother” 

 Ronald J. Yardman of N 13th Street passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Olean General Hospital following an illness. 

 Ronald was born on July 15, 1959, in Olean and was the son of John T. and Diane K. Ferrio Yardman. On December 15, 1984, in Houston, TX., he married his...

Delores J. Monroe

Delores J. Monroe

Dec 5, 2024

Olean- Delores J. Monroe “Loving Mother” 

 Delores J. Monroe of Hamilton Ave passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Olean General Hospital. 

 Delores was born on July 28, 1932, in Olean and was the daughter of Delos and Nellie Garfield Richardson. She married George Monroe who predeceased her. 

 Delores was a former member of the Moose Club. She loved to travel and...

Mark G. Carapellatti

Mark G. Carapellatti

Dec 5, 2024

Olean- Mark G. Carapellatti “Loving Brother & Uncle”

 Mark G. Carapellatti of Independence Drive passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Olean General Hospital.

 Mark was born on April 25, 1963, in Olean and was the son of Raymond W. and Patricia A. Barr Carapellatti. 

 Mark was a 1981 graduate of Archbishop Walsh. He worked many jobs in the Olean Area. In...

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