All Obituaries

Victor 'Vic' L. Skadowski OLEAN --- Victor “Vic” L. Skadowski, 82, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday (May 31, 2023) at home. Vic was born in 1941, in Cuba to Helen and John Skadowski. A lifelong Olean resident, he graduated from Olean High School in 1959 and enjoyed staying in touch with classmates until the time of his passing. As an avid music lover, he got an early start as “DJ Big Daddy,” at Walsh High School dances. In the early 1960’s he was...

Olean- Sylvia L. Foster of the Haskell Road, passed away Wednesday (May 24, 2023) peacefully at the Absolut of Allegany. Born September 4, 1942, in Olean, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Gertrude Sturm Scott. She married James Foster, who predeceased her. Sylvia was a devoted homemaker and housewife to her husband and sons. She is survived by; four sons, David Foster of Cuba, Stephen (Deanna) Foster of Olean, Paul Foster of Olean, and Douglas Foster of Olean; 8...

Portville-Timothy D. Fairbanks of 364 Butternut Brook Road, Portville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday (May 23, 2023) at the Buffalo General Hospital. Born September 11, 1943, in Olean, he was the son of the late Robert and Ione Marsh Fairbanks. On November 11, 1967, he married the former Karen Nordlund, who predeceased him on June 25, 2004. Tim was a graduate of Portville Central School and received his associate degree from SUNY Delhi.  He worked for many years at the former AVX...

Great Valley- Dina M. Green- Hanchett, of 4884 Route 219 lot 161, Great Valley, passed away Tuesday (May 16, 2023) at her home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 25, 1964, in Buffalo, she was the daughter of the late Diane Puccinelli.  On September 4, 2016, in Olean, she married Gary Hanchett, who survives. Dina was a graduate of Olean High School and loved spending time with her husband, family, and her cats, Baby, Daisy, Zeus, and Olivia. In addition to her husband,...

New York, NY - Karen Grace Oldham passed away at the age of 81 on May 9, 2023, at the Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home after a long and valiant battle with cancer.  She was born in April 1942, the eldest of two daughters to the late E. Charles and Grace Kennedy Oldham of Weston Mills. Karen was predeceased in April 2020 by her sister, Joyce A. Steiner, a lifetime Weston Mills resident.  She is survived by Joyce’s two beloved children, Catherine (Dave) Landfried of Columbia,...

Frank J. Montalbo, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather PORTVILLE --- Frank J. Montalbo, of Deer Creek Road, Portville, passed away Thursday (May 4, 2023) at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia, after a short illness. Born February 15, 1932, in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Vito and Anna Nortornato Montalbo.  In 1958, he married the former Evelyn M. Monroe, who predeceased him on February 4, 2023. Mr. Montalbo attended Trott Vocational School in...

Olean- Wayne A. Young, a beloved husband, and dad, entered eternal life on Wednesday (May 3, 2023) at the Buffalo General Hospital. Born January 11, 1950, in St. Mary’s PA., he was the son of the late Wilfred and Leona Starner Young.  On January 15, 1977, he married Nancy Botera, who survives. Wayne worked as a meat cutter in the area for many years.  He was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed working on cars and attending car shows in his free time. In addition to his wife of...

Port Allegany, PA- Ronald Gene “Maddog” Unverdorben, 53, of Port Allegany, PA., passed away Friday (April 28, 2023) at home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born November 21, 1969, in Olean, he was the son of the late Gordon and Sharon Constatine Unverdorben. He married his best friend and soulmate Corina Karns on January 23, 1997, in Willing, NY. Ron was a longtime member and past vice president of God’s Country A.B.A.T.E. (Alliance...

Olean- Donna M. Willis, of 301 W. Henley Street, passed away on April 27, 2023, at the Olean General Hospital, after a lengthy illness. Born August 16, 1947, in Olean, she was the daughter of the late Willard Jackson St. Clair and Dorothy Fischette St. Clair. Donna was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed crafting in her free time. She is survived by her children, Jean (Neal) Galmer of Olean, Robin (Eugene) Favor of Binghamton, Kurt Frederick of Olean, and Ryan Willis of Olean; 13...

Olean- Timothy S. Perugini, of 801 N. Union Street, Olean, passed away Wednesday (April 26, 2023) at his home. Born January 7, 1964, in Olean, he was the son of Angelo and Helen Love Perugini. Tim was a graduate of Olean High School.  He received two bachelor’s degrees one from St. Bonaventure University and one from Alfred State College. He first worked for the wastewater treatment industry in California for several years before moving back to Olean and working as a project...