All Obituaries

Anne M. Hoak, loving wife, mother, and grandmother Portville – Anne M. Hoak of Portville passed away at home on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Born November 16, 1958, in Olean, she was the daughter of the late John and Hilda Gibbons. On July 19, 1980, she married Ernest L. Hoak, who survives. Anne was a graduate of Portville Central School. In her early years of marriage, Anne went on the road with her husband who drove truck. She was able to visit many cities across the United States....

Jeffrey Allen Lowe  beloved father, grandfather and brother Cambridge Springs, PA- Jeffrey Allen Lowe, age 71, of Cambridge Springs, PA passed away after a long illness on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Saegertown, PA. He was born on February 21, 1953 in Olean, to the late Dick and Judy Lowe. Jeffrey graduated from Portville High School and attended Alfred State College.  Retired from a diverse Wegmans career.  He was interested in botany, livestock judging and poultry...

Sylvia A. Barie loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Olean- Sylvia A. Barie, 92, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Absolut Care of Allegany, surrounded by her loving family. Sylvia was born in Harrisburg, PA on March 24, 1932 to the late Michael and Sylvia Mason Chunko. On August 19, 1950, she married Richard (Dick) Barie Sr., who predeceased her May 18, 2017. Sylvia worked at the Montgomery Wards store and was manager at the Hallmark Remembrance House in the Olean...

Stewart Addison Strang loving companion, father and grandfather Olean- Stewart Addison Strang, a member of the Olean community, passed away on April 12, 2024, at Olean General Hospital. He was born on October 6, 1941, in Franklinville, the son of the late Myron and Gertrude Palmer Strang. Stewart spent many years traveling with his brothers while they worked for the carnival. He also worked as a short order cook, a taxi driver and a driver for the Olean Times Herald. He...

John C. Zelko beloved husband, father, and grandfather Portville- John C. Zelko, of Lillibridge Rd, Portville, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at home after a long illness. John was born in Olean, November 20, 1941, he was the son of the late Peter and Frances Wesoloski Zelko. On November 17, 1984, he married the former Jaye Morgan, who survives. After graduating from Portville Central School, John joined the Marines and served for four years. He was a life member of the Portville...

Howard K. VanScoter Physics Teacher Eldred, PA- Howard (Howie, Howdy) VanScoter, 80, of Barden Brook Road, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his home. Born July 29, 1943, in Olean, he was the son of Walter and Mabel (Bashline) VanScoter and Ralph Ours. On August 28, 1971, he married Bonnie Buttles in Duanesburg. Howie was a 1961 graduate of Otto-Eldred Junior Senior High School and a 1966 graduate Mansfield State College in Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in...

Carolyn Ann BaileyOlean- Carolyn Ann Bailey of Olean, passed away Sunday (April 7, 2024) at home surrounded by her loving family after a short illness.Carolyn was born April 6, 1941 in Bolivar, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Margaret Cossaboon Canfield.Carolyn worked for many years for John Ash Cleaners. She was a member of the Olean Revival Center for 51 years. She loved her flowers, all types. Whenever asked what type of ice cream she wanted at the local ice cream shops, her...

Norma Jean (Robbins) Britt loving mother, grandmother, aunt, Nana, Mimi Olean- Norma Jean (Robbins) Britt, passed away on Friday, (April 5, 2024) after a short battle with cancer. Norma was born on January 25, 1949 in Jamestown, to the late Norman and Anna Luella Eccles Robbins. On July 12,1972 in Reno Nevada, she married the late Leslie (Wayne) Britt. Norma was a generous, selfless, kind, caring person. She volunteered at numerous churches, the medical loan closet and Harvest Field....

Ryan J. Callahan- a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend Asheville NC- Ryan J. Callahan, passed away unexpectedly at his home in North Carolina on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Ryan was born on June 19, 1983 in Olean and is the son of Kevin and Karen Callahan. Ryan graduated from Olean High School in 2001, and went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree in Business and Legal Studies from the State University of New York at Fredonia in 2005. After college, Ryan found his passion in...

Rae L. Mohr Olean- Rae L. Mohr of 2003 Haskell Rd, Olean, passed away peacefully on Wednesday (April 3, 2024). Rae was born on July 28, 1938, in Bradford, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ivan Turner and Marian Ruby (Hand) and step father Lyle O’Hara. On December 31, 1955, in St. Bonaventure Church she married her beloved Joseph A. Mohr, who predeceased her on October 1, 2022. Rae went to school in Bradford, PA., and worked at ACME in her early days, but was best known as...