Obituaries

Oct 24, 2019

Allegany- Stuart Martin "No Caption, Thank you"

            Stuart Martin, 94, died October 24, 2019 at Olean General Hospital in Olean, following a brief illness.

            Stuart was born in Urmston, England on February 25, 1925. He is a son of Lily (Swirles) and Sydney Martin. On August 6, 2951 he married his loving wife of 68 years, Marie Waddoups, who survives.

            Stuart...

Oct 23, 2019

Olean – Jack W. Finch     "Loving Father & Grandfather"

            Jack W. Finch, of 2971 Back Hinsdale Road, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at the Olean General Hospital, following a lengthy illness.

            Jack was born on December 23, 1946 in Olean and was the son of Edward D. and Lillian D. Outman Finch.  On July 11, 1970, at St....

Oct 15, 2019

Olean – Jace Eugene Silvis     "Beloved Son & Brother"

            Jace Eugene Silvis, infant son of Andrew and Stacy Gayton Silvis, of 225 South 3rd Street, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at the Oishei Children's Hospital in Buffalo, following a brief illness.

            Jace was born on March 6, 2019 in Buffalo.

            Jace is survived by; his parents; 3 brothers,...

Oct 9, 2019

Olean – Glenda A. Armstrong     "Loving Companion, Mother, & Grandmother"

            Glenda A. Armstrong, of 809 Maple Street, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at the Olean General Hospital following an illness.

            Glenda was born November 8, 1965 in Olean and was a daughter of Gaylord and Patricia Haskins Seelbinder.  She was formerly married to Edward L. Armstrong.

            Glenda was a...

Oct 8, 2019

Zephyrhills, FL – Crystle F. Scutt Bryde 

            Crystle F. Scutt Bryde, formerly of Lake Wales, FL and Dutch Hill Road, Fillmore, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 in the Rucki Hospice Home in Zephyrhills, FL.

            Crystle was born on May 6, 1928 in Fillmore, NY and was the daughter of Raymond and Lulu Warner Vincent.  On February 21, 1948 in...

Oct 7, 2019

Born:            Mary Therese Rooney on September 11, 1932 in Utica, NY

Died:            October 7, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, NY

Daughter of:  Catherine Amrhein Rooney and Carl B. Rooney

Sr. Mary Carleen Rooney entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany on September 3, 1950, was received into the congregation on August 15, 1951 and professed final vows on August 16, 1958.  Committed to...

Oct 3, 2019

Olean – Robert J. Catalano     "Loving Father, Brother, & Uncle"

            Robert J. Catalano, of 319 North 2nd Street, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at his home following an illness.

            Robert was born on October 22, 1959 in Gowanda and was a son of Frank and Mary Louise Rupp Catalano.  He attended North Collins High School after which, he...

Sep 23, 2019

Fairport – John A. Matya     "Loving Brother and Uncle"

            John A. Matya, a resident of Fairport, NY, passed away peacefully on Sept. 23, 2019 at the Hart Comfort House in Wellsville, NY after a courageous battle against small cell lung cancer.

            John was born on July 3, 1948, in Olean and was the son of the late Leo and Stella...

Sep 22, 2019

Olean – William Thomas Martin     "Beloved Father"

            William T. Martin, formerly of Worden Avenue and Aspen Towers, went to his Heavenly Home on Sunday Sept. 22, 2019, at The Pines Health & Rehab, Olean following a lengthy illness.

             Bill was born on Oct. 30, 1937 in Chicago, IL and was a son of William Henry and Lydia Miles Martin.  He...

Sep 21, 2019

Hinsdale – Phyllis Mae Eastman "Loving Mother, Grandmother & Sister"

            Phyllis M. Eastman of 3717 Main Street, pass away on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 at home following a lengthy illness.

            Phyllis was born on March 15, 1930 in Franklinville and was the daughter of Donald and Beatrice Benjamin Woodruff.  On February 19, 1946 in Franklinville, she married her husband of...

Sep 16, 2019

Olean – Joan Ayers Firkel     "Devoted Mother and Grandmother"

            Joan Ayers Firkel of 2617 Route 16 N., passed away on Monday Sept. 16, 2019 surrounded by her loving family, following an illness.

            Joan was born on Jan. 16, 1936 in Westons Mills and was the daughter of Guy and Mary Butler Wilbur. In 1979 she married her husband of 37 years,Thomas A....

Sep 11, 2019

Olean – Jerome T. Wells     "Loving Brother & Uncle"

            Jerome T. Wells, of 132 North Union Street, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, at Buffalo General Hospital, following an short illness.

            Jerome was born on Oct. 18, 1961 in North Platte, NE and was a son of John Fred and Marjorie E. Moore Wells, Sr.  He grew up in...

Sep 11, 2019

Olean – Jerome T. Wells     "Loving Brother & Uncle"

            Jerome T. Wells, of 132 North Union Street, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, at Buffalo General Hospital, following an short illness.

            Jerome was born on Oct. 18, 1961 in North Platte, NE and was a son of John Fred and Marjorie E. Moore Wells, Sr.  He grew up in...

Sep 10, 2019

Olean – Rene A. Arroyo     "US Army Veteran"

            Rene A. Arroyo of 401 Alder Street, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at the Olean Hospital, following an illness.

            Rene was born on September 16, 1957 in Puerto Rico and was the son of Rene A. and Luz M. Daniels Arroyo.

            Rene moved to the United States and lived in...

Sep 5, 2019

Cuba – Arlene A. Gajewski     "Beloved Mother, Grandmother, & Sister"

            Arlene A. Gajewski, of 7578 Rawson Road, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at her home following an illness.

            Arlene was born on March 10, 1950 in Buffalo and was the daughter of Alfred and Alys White Kacalski.  She married Kenneth M. Menter, who passed away in August of...

Sep 1, 2019

Aug 28, 2019

Aug 28, 2019

Olean – Thomas L. Kightlinger     "Loving Father & Grandfather"

            Thomas L. Kightlinger formerly of 2716 Oakes Road, passed away on Wednesday August 28, 2019 in the Absolut at Allegany, following a lengthy illness.

            Thomas was born on March 23, 1936 in Bradford, PA and was a son of James E. and Milla Crandall Kightlinger.  He was formerly married to Helen...

Aug 27, 2019

Gilbert, SC – Justin T. First      "Loving Son & Brother"

            Justin T. First, of 1036 Drawdebil Road, formerly of Olean and Allegany, passed away on August 27, 2019, at his home.

            Justin was born on November 15, 1984 in Olean and was raised by his mother and stepfather, Sam L. and Lisa A. Reynolds Fahy.  On September 3,...

Aug 26, 2019

Olean – Josephine C. "Josie" Doxey     "Loving Sister and Aunt"

            Josephine C. "Josie" Doxey, of 414 Alder Court, passed away on Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, at the Olean General Hospital, following an illness.

            Josie was born on Aug. 21, 1968 in Lockport and was a daughter of Anthony and Florence M. Sherman Zasimowick.  In 2005, she married Richard Doxey, who...