All Obituaries

Portville-Clyde F. “Jake” Hatzell of Lillibridge Road, passed away unexpectedly on Friday (January 21, 2022) at the Olean General Hospital. Born December 6, 1940, in Olean, he was the son of the late, Clyde L. and Margaret E. Taggerty Hatzell. He married Margaret Elizabeth Nunamaker on August 31, 1962, she predeceased him on August 13, 2015. Jake worked for the former Work and Silvis Company in Allegany.  He also drove school bus for many years for the Portville Central...

Portville- Donald E. Coast of Prosser Road, Portville, passed away suddenly on Wednesday (January 19, 2022) at the Olean General Hospital. Born December 18, 1939, in Olean, he was the son of Kenneth and Freda Whitmer Coast.  On June 16, 1960, he married the former Marjorie McGraw, who predeceased him on December 11, 1987.  On December 26, 1998, he married Sharon L. Shaw, who survives. Donald worked as the Vice President and General Manager of the former AVX in Olean for 28...

Mary Elizabeth “Mac” Eaton- “Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt, Teacher, and Friend” Allegany- Mary Elizabeth “Mac” Eaton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday (January 12, 2022) at her home, surrounded by her family. Born January 6, 1926, at the West End Hospital in Olean, she was the daughter of the late, James “Shine” and Romaine Griffin McLaughlin.  On November 10, 1951, at St. Bonaventure Church in Allegany, she...

Duke Center, PA- Ronald Patrick Shoup, of 21 Timber Lane, Duke Center, PA., passed away Monday (January 10, 2022) at the Buffalo General Hospital. Born February 7, 1958, in Hornell, he was the son of Robert Harry and Irene Ann Fairbanks Shoup.  On July 10, 1981, he married the former, Lori Jackovitz, who survives. Ron was a graduate of Royalton-Hartland High School in Middleport.  He earned his bachelor’s degree from Edinboro University and continued his studies at St....

  Allison Park, PA-Nancy Shearer Klimczyk, 85, formerly of Olean, passed away peacefully on January 04, 2022, at the Rebecca Concordia Residence in Allison Park, PA. She was born in Olean, NY to the late William and Mabelle Parker Shearer. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 54 years, Mark J. Klimczyk. In high school, Nancy was active in the Music Department at Olean High, earning several music awards.  She continued her love of music by singing in the church choir at St....

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother Portville-Rachel A. Gross, a longtime Portville Resident, passed away Sunday (December 26, 2021) at the Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home in Springville, where she had been residing. Born December 20, 1931 in Olean, she was the daughter of the late David and Margaret Stoner. On October 7, 1950 in Olean, she married Leon Gross, who passed away on January 4, 2007. Rachel was a devoted mom to her children as well as many foster children she...

Olean- Donna M. Watson of Olean, passed away Thursday (Dec. 23, 2021) at the Pines Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Machias. Born Oct. 20, 1929, in Raymond Pa., she was the daughter of Floyd and Myra Galpin Perkins.  On Sept. 6, 1947, in Oswayo Pa., she married Robert D. Watson who passed away on Jan. 3, 2021. Donna graduated from the Hammondsport Central School District in June 1947. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for 70+ years serving on the Women’s...

Olean- Cheryl L Martin of 301 N. 15th Street, Olean, passed away Sunday (December 19, 2021) at her home. Born October 23, 196, in Buffalo, she was the daughter of Glenn and Geraldine Joy Cornell. She married Randy Martin, who predeceased her. She worked for SubCon Industries in Olean. In her free time, she enjoyed listening to Christian music and reading Christian books. She is survived by; her son, Scott Martin of Olean; three stepsons, Randy Martin, Howard Martin, and William Martin,...

Olean- Louis (Lou) Anthony Frungillo, 76, of Olean, passed away Saturday (December 18, 2021) at the Olean General Hospital. Born on July 10, 1945 in Olean, he was the son of Louis T. and Josephine M. DeCerbo Frungillo. On July 3rd, 1965 at St. John’s Church, in Olean, he married his only love and best friend, Dawn M. Johnson, who survives. Lou was a graduate of Olean High School and received his associates degree in criminal justice from Alfred State.  Lou first started his...

  Olean- Carol Emily Heppner (nee Transki) was taken into the arms of the angels and our Lord after battling a long illness on Friday (December 17, 2021). She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lawrence Reed. She is survived by her husband, Nelson Heppner; her children, Kimberly, Kathleen, James (Janice), and Rebecca (Thomas); her brother, Ronald; nephew Raymond; her grandchildren, Matthew, William, Jade, Joshua, and Jake; and great grandchildren; Charlotte, Beatrice, and...