All Obituaries

Eugene Lowe Newburg  loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather Olean- Eugene Lowe Newburg, 96, of King St, formerly of Portville, passed away Monday (November 27, 2023) at The Pines Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Olean after a short illness. Born June 29, 1927 at the Olean General Hospital, Olean, he was the son of the late Floyd and Bernice Lowe Newburg. On August 26, 1950 in the Trinity Methodist Church of Olean, he married the former Marian Blemaster, who...

John R. Goy loving brother, uncle Olean- John R. Goy, of Olean, passed away Saturday (November 25, 2023) at Rochester General Hospital. Born May 11, 1953, in Olean, he was the son of John M. and Maria M Woerle Goy. John was dealt many physical and developmental limitations, but always exceeded everyone’s expectations. He worked at SubCon Industries in the sheltered workshop. John was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. In his youth, John participated in Special Olympics and also enjoyed...

Dale P. Collins  US Army 1979-1982 FRIENDSHIP --- Dale P. Collins, of Friendship, passed away Tuesday (November 21, 2023) at home unexpectedly. Born September 17, 1956, in Cuba, he was the son of the late, Clair & Shirley Worzel Collins. Dale, served in the US Army from 1979 to 1982. He earned his electrician’s certification and worked independently in the local area for private residences and businesses. Later, he went to work for and retired from Kohl’s. In his...

Leo J Nenno - Local Ski Legend Olean- Leo J. Nenno, 88, of Olean, passed away Tuesday (November 14, 2023) at Olean General Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  Born July 18, 1935, in Allegany, he was the youngest son of Clyde and Catherine Nenno.  Leo was a graduate of Allegany High School (Class of ’54). Inducted into the school’s Wall of Fame in 2009, Leo was a three-sport athlete in Football, Basketball, and Track. He was known for being a fierce rebounder...

Richard W. Moore, Sr.     husband, father, and grandfather Murrells Inlet, SC- ‘Sonny Moore’ passed away peacefully Monday (November 13, 2023) after a long illness at Murrells Inlet, SC., surrounded by his loving family. Sonny was born November 7, 1941, in Olean, to Harry and Eva Bush Moore. He was raised in Olean and attended Olean High School. He met the love of his life, Linda (Port) Moore at the Cuba Lake Pavilion, and together they raised their four...

James L. Todd, loving father, grandfather, and brother Portville- James L. Todd, of Lillibridge Road, passed away Monday (November 13, 2023) at home, surrounded by family after a short illness. Born February 8, 1938, in West Clarksville, he was the son of the late George and Dora Murray Todd. Jim married Patricia J. Todd, who passed in 2018. He later married Cathleen Todd, who passed in 2020. Jim was a graduate of Portville Central School. He worked for over 25 years (1973-2000) as a...

Ethel M. Layfield loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother Olean- Ethel M. Layfield, of Layfield Drive, Olean, passed away peacefully Sunday (November 12, 2023) in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born September 28, 1941, in Olean. She was the daughter of the late Earl and Charlotte Barton Button. On October 17, 1959, at Sacred Heart Church in Portville, she married the love of her life, Richard D. Layfield, who passed away on January 14, 2021. During their life...

Michael Luty loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great-grandfather Olean- Michael Luty of Martin St., Olean, passed away Friday (November 10, 2023), at his home. Michael, son of John and Victoria Jonak Luty, was born on March 30, 1928 in Olean. A graduate of Olean High School, Michael joined the U.S. Marine Corps in November 1945. He was stationed in Washington DC and attained the rank of Sergeant. From October 1950 until November 1951, he worked as a Staff Sergeant...

Norman E. Stanton loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother Olean- Norman Edward Stanton, Jr. aka, ‘Stormin Norman’, 70, longtime resident of Fulton St. in Olean, passed away unexpectedly on November 10, 2023 at Olean General Hospital. Norm was born in Buffalo on April 13, 1953 to Norman and Santina C. Mola Stanton. He moved to Olean at the age of 19, where he began a long adventurous life of meeting countless acquaintances, raising his children and meeting the love of...

William “Bill” “Kunsey” Kunselman father, grandfather “Pa” and uncle Olean- William “Bill” “Kunsey” Kunselman of Happy Hollow Rd, Olean, passed away unexpectedly on Monday (November 6, 2023) at Olean General Hospital after a long illness. Born in Kittanning, PA on May 12, 1962, he was the son of the late Robert and Marie Goldinger  Kunselman. On October 7, 1989, he married the former Jodi Hakes in St. Stephen’s Church...