All Obituaries

Richard D. Emley “Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather” Portville- Richard Deane Emley, 81, of Steam Valley Road, Portville, passed away Thursday (September 29, 2022) after a lengthy illness. Born January 30, 1941, in Batavia, he was the son of the late, Deane and Clara Bauer Emley.  In 1961, he married Shirley J. Hartwig, who survives. Dick was a graduate of Portville Central School, class of 1959. He joined the United States Army in 1961 and was...

Allegany- Edward S. “Bud” Butinski, of 4115 S. Nine Mile Road, and a former Olean resident, passed away Monday (September 26, 2022) at the Absolut of Allegany. Born February 4, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA., he was the son of the late John and Stephanie Basik Butinski.  On September 1, 1962 at St. Joseph’s Maronite Church in Olean he married Joyce Ruby, who survives. Bud attended St. Bonaventure University before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps, serving in the...

Portville- Barbara J. Becker of Butternut Brook Road, passed away Sunday (September 25, 2022) after a long illness. Born October 13, 1939, in Olean, she was the daughter of Harry and Eva Bush Moore.  She married Robert W. Becker, Sr., who predeceased her. In 1971, Barbara opened B&B Drive-In in Portville, and retired in 2016.  In her free time, she loved walking, painting, decorating, and working on her apartments.  She also loved watching and caring for children,...

Olean- Gary E. Edgreen, 79, of Olean, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022, in Olean. Born on October 14, 1942, in Port Allegany, PA., Gary was the eldest child of the late Ernest and Marie Edgreen. After graduating from Port Allegany High School, he worked in Port Allegany for several years. Gary graduated from Mansfield State College (now Mansfield University) in Mansfield, PA with a Bachelor's degree in Education and from St. Bonaventure University with a Master of...

Allegany- John Paul “Soupy” Kendzior passed away Wednesday (September 14, 2022) peacefully after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease at The Pines in Machias. Soupy was born October 3, 1941, to John “Bosh” and Helen (Fidurko)  Kendzior in Olean.  He was a 1961 graduate of Olean High School and a member of the National Guard.  He began his career at Agway-Felmont Industries and retired from St. Bonaventure University, where he did...

West Clarksville- Annette M. Zelko a longtime resident of West Clarksville, entered into eternal life on Monday (September 5, 2022) with her loving husband of 56 years at her bedside and surrounded by other family members. Born in Bradford, PA., on July 24, 1942, she was the daughter of the late, H. Alton Yohe and the late Annettie Ford Lounsbury. On October 10, 1964, in Olean, she married the love of her life, Robert J. Zelko. Mrs. Zelko attended schools in Bradford, PA and Los Angeles,...

Olean- Ralph J. Anastasia of Maple Street, Olean, passed away Monday (September 5, 2022) at the Olean General Hospital. Born September 30, 1925, in Olean, he was one of twelve children born to Frank and Carmella Alessi Anastasia. On October 8, 1949, he married Marie DeMark, who predeceased him on November 14, 2017. Ralph was a graduate of Olean High School and served in the National Guard.  He worked as a shipping foreman for McGraw Edison in Olean.  He was a longtime member of...

PORTVILLE --- Ronald C. Longbothum of Nouvoo Road, Portville, passed away Sunday (September 4, 2022) at the Olean General Hospital. Born December 7, 1940, in Corning, he was the son of Lewis and Esther Brion Longbothum. Ron received his Bachelor of Science degree from Mansfield State college in Mansfield PA, his hometown in 1962. As an honors student, he was awarded a grant to work at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, where he worked with doctors and world-renowned research...

Hinsdale- Elizabeth M. Miller of 3383 Pennsylvania Road, passed away on Friday (September 2, 2022) at her home. Born December 8, 1933, in Buffalo, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Elizabeth Wallwork Bickmire. On June 2, 1951, she married Richard W. Miller, who predeceased her. Elizabeth worked for Niagara Homemakers for several years.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in North Tonawanda for many years and attended the Maplehurst Baptist Church. She taught...

Olean- Martha Rose “Mim” Chapus, of River Street, Olean, passed away Friday (September 2, 2022) at the Olean General Hospital. Born February 16, 1923, in Olean, she was the daughter of George and Rose Kwiatkowski Sokolowski.  On August 23, 1944, she married Alfonse Chapus, who predeceased her on November 18, 1996. Martha was a graduate of Olean High School.  She was a devoted homemaker and an avid New York Yankees Fan.  She was also a wonderful cook and...