Obituaries

Aug 4, 2019

Olean – Donna Rae Dunn Truman     "No Caption, Thank You"

            Donna Rae Truman, of 103 West Highland Avenue, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the Olean General Hospital, following a brief illness, with family and friends by her side.

            Donna was born on May 16, 1932 in Salamanca and was a daughter of Hugh and Ester Smith Dunn. ...

Aug 1, 2019

Hinsdale – Alvin R. Whittaker   

            Alvin R. Whittaker, formerly of 4863 Route 16, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019, in Bedford, IN, peacefully in his sleep.

            Alvin was born on April 28, 1937 in Cuba, NY and was a son of Floyd and Dorothea Bancroft Whittaker.  He was formerly married to Donna Whittaker Jones.

            Alvin worked at the...

Jul 30, 2019

Portville – Barbara J. Haight    

            Barbara J. Haight, of 9463 Nouvoo Road, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at the Pines Health and Rehab, following a lengthy illness.

            Barbara was born on August 30, 1953 in Olean and was a daughter of Stanley and Betty J Harwood Miller.

            Barbara was a life-long resident of Portville and attended Portville...

Jul 21, 2019

Jul 8, 2019

Jul 8, 2019

Portville - Sharon L. Swartz     "Loved by All"

            Sharon L. Swartz, of 8865 Coon Hollow Road, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019, at the Buffalo General Hospital, following a brief illness.

            Sharon was born on March 18, 1946 in Olean and was a daughter of Harold Wilbur and Grace Mae Shoup Green.  On April 4, 1974 in Olean, she...

Jul 5, 2019

Allegany - Sr. Anne Bernard Caldwell, OSF

            Sr. Anne Bernard Caldwell, OSF, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019, following an illness.

            A Wake Service will be held in the Chapel of St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, NY, at 6:30pm on Friday July 12, 2019.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30am, on...

Jun 30, 2019

Olean - Albert E. "Gene" Froebel    

            Albert E. "Gene" Froebel, of 936 Forness Ave., passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019, shortly after arrival at the Olean General Hospital.

            Gene was born on March 20, 1940 in Bradford, PA and was a son of Albert A. and Camilla A. Brewer Froebel.  On June 15, 1963 at the Bradford Methodist...

Jun 24, 2019

Olean - Jane E. "Sally" Mazza     "Loving Mother, Grandmother, and Sister"

            Jane E. "Sally" Mazza, of 1501 Pleasant Street, formerly of Moulton Hill Cuba, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019, at the Absolut of Houghton.

            Sally was born on August 9, 1942 in Coryville, PA and was a daughter of Francis Arthur and Jane Eileen Hardy Skiver.  She was...

Jun 21, 2019

Jun 21, 2019

Franklinville - Harley L. Butler  

            Harley L. Butler passed away on Friday June 21st 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born July 7th 1951.

            Harley worked for Signore’s in Ellicottville for over 20 years. He had an amazing work ethic, and was never late for work, and very rarely missed a day. He enjoyed going out for fish fries...

Jun 18, 2019

Olean - David A. Wetherby     "Loving Husband & Father"

            David A. Wetherby of 1343 Ursoy Drive, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at his home.

            Dave was born on Dec. 6, 1957 in Cuba and was a son of George and Betty Goode Wetherby. In 1988 he married his wife of 31 years, Lisa Stanek, who survives.

            Dave was...

Jun 18, 2019

Olean - Scott P. Weitzel     "Loving and Caring Person"

            Scott P. Weitzel, of 1833 West Franklin Street, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at the Olean General Hospital, due to complications from diabetes.

            Scott was born on August 22, 1973 in Olean and was a son of James and Sherril Hall Weitzel.  He attended Olean High School.

            Scott worked...

Jun 17, 2019

Olean - David E. Coffey     "Loving Companion, Father, and Grandfather"

            David E. Coffey, of 433 1/2 Second Avenue, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019, at the Olean General Hospital, following a brief illness.

            David was born on January 6, 1949 in Lackawanna and was a son of William Miles and Arline Audrey LeVere Coffey. 

            David attended Alfred University.  He...

Jun 9, 2019

Olean - Marjorie E. Schaumleffel

            Marjorie E. Schaumleffel, 98, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019, following a brief illness.

            Mrs. Schaumleffel was predeceased by her husband Robert Schaumleffel on March 9, 2011.

            Mrs. Schaumleffel was active in several organizations.  She was a Past President of the Endicott Woman's Club, the Garden Club, the Hospital Auxiliary, a Past Matron of...

May 30, 2019

May 28, 2019

Cuba - Donald J. Derx

            Donald Justus Derx was welcomed in heaven, on May 28, 2019. Donald passed quietly in his beloved home, on Cuba Lake, after a year-long battle with cancer. Though heart wrenching for all of those who loved him, we know God answered his prayers as he rejoined his wife of 64 years, Reta, in heaven.  To...

May 26, 2019

Olean - Teresa M. Brunner     "Wonderful and Caring Person"

            Teresa M. Brunner, of 2996 Route 16, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at her home following a lengthy illness.

            Teresa was born on April 15, 1965 in Olean and was a daughter of Edward M. and Dorothy A. Walsh Brunner.  She loved her cat Coco.

            Teresa is survived by;...

May 13, 2019

Olean - Susan Martin Hearn Cummings     "Loving Mom, Grandma, and Friend"

            Susan M. Cummings, of 4075 Breeze Boulevard, made her ascent to heaven to be with her Lord and her son on Monday, May 13, 2019.

            Susan was born on June 18, 1961 in Elgin, IL and was a daughter of Joyce Young and William T. Martin.  She was formerly...

May 13, 2019

            Evelyn M. Gilbert, 91, of Lecanto, Florida, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019 at the Health Center at Brentwood in Lecanto.  She was born on April 27, 1928 in Elmira, New York, daughter of the late Floyd and Eleanor Vansteenburg.

            Mrs. Gilbert moved to Lecanto, FL from Olean,...