Brenton Lee Deschler

Brenton Lee Deschler

Wellsville- Brenton Lee. Deschler, 77, formerly of Cuba, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Wellsville Manor Care Center in Wellsville.

Brenton was born in Cuba on October 15, 1947, the son of the late Robert and Julia Black Deschler.

He graduated from Portville Central School in 1965 and joined the United States Army from 1966 to 1969, serving in South Korea. Brent returned to school and earned an Associate's degree from Alfred Tech. He worked for the Olean Times Herald as a salesman and a columnist for the Times Herald and the “Jazz” magazine. He also worked as DJ Brent, DJ’ing for birthdays, weddings, and events. He was a member of the Cuba Legion. Brent enjoyed going to car shows and displaying his cars. In high school, Brent was the lead singer for a local band, The Citrons.

Brent is survived by his children, Briar (Jason) Torpey, Brittany (Jason) Deschler; his grandchildren, Christopher (Rachel) Auman, Brooklyn, and Avah Auman, Coleton Stupp, Finnegan Stupp, Willow Stupp, and Killian Stupp; and sisters, Brenda (Terry) Deschler and Lisa (Joel) Deschler-Gilfert; and several nephews, nieces, and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Julia, and a son, Zachary Deschler.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 11 am in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, with full military honors accorded by the Allegany American Legion.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Guenther Funeral Home Inc., 1303 E. State St., Olean. Online condolences may be expressed at guentherfh.com.