Obituaries

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

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 28, 2019

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...

Aug 26, 2019

Born:  Rose Margaret Gilmore on April 20, 1927 in New York City, NY.

Died:  August 26, 2019 in Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.

Daughter of:  James and Margaret Rowan Gilmore

Sr. Margaret Rose entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany on August 22, 1947, was received into the congregation on August 15, 1948 and professed her final vows on August 16, 1955.  Committed to...

Aug 25, 2019

Belmont – Michael L. Clark    "Loving Son, Brother, and Uncle"

            Michael L. Clark, of 5 Wells Lane, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Jones Memorial Hospital, following a lengthy illness.

            Michael was born on April 11, 1963 at Quonset Point Naval Base in Rhode Island and was the son of Ellen Osterhout Middaugh and the late Larry R....

Aug 17, 2019

Olean – Jill A. Amo     

            Jill A. Amo, of 350 Front Street, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at her home, following a brief illness.

            Jill was born on October 7, 1953 in Buffalo and was a daughter of John D. and Arlene A. Mazella McElligot.

            Jill is survived by; 3 children, Kerry A. Amo of Sardinia,...

Aug 15, 2019

Olean – Naomi F. "Tootie" MacNeal     "Loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother"

            Naomi F. "Tootie" MacNeal, formerly of Union Valley, Hinsdale, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019, at the Pines Health and Rehab, following a lengthy illness.

            Tootie was born on January 29, 1935 in Olean and was a daughter of Leroy and Malita Witter.  On September 19, 1953,...

Aug 9, 2019

Allegany - James Neil Connelly     "Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather"

          James Neil Connelly, of 3965 Old State Road, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his wife and children.

            Jim was born on Sept. 8, 1951 in Olean and was a son of Francis P. and Ann M. Cullather Connelly.  On Aug. 14, 1971, at...

Aug 7, 2019

Allegany – Joyce J. Murphy     "Loving Mother and Grandmother"

            Joyce J. Murphy, of 1440 Four Mile Road, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her family.

            Joyce was born May 28, 1939 in Ashford Junction and was a daughter of Robert and Mabel Kelly Murphy.  She attended the Central Baptist Church.  Joyce enjoyed collecting bears and...

Aug 5, 2019

Hinsdale – Tressea E. McMillen     "Loving Mother & Grandmother"

            Tressea E. McMillen, of 1460 Flanigan Hill Road, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her family.

            Tressea was born August 30, 1926 in Hinsdale and was a daughter of George and Jessie Flanigan Bell.  On July 6, 1945 in Maplehurst, she married her husband of...