Edward VanBrunt - Industrious, Veteran, Nautical Enthusiast.
Olean- Ed VanBrunt, son of the late Merle & Pearl (Hornish) VanBrunt, passed peacefully into Glory on Dec. 23, 2025, at the age of 87.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Neely VanBrunt; Children Douglas (Sunye) VanBrunt, Daniel VanBrunt, Debra (James) Lewis & David VanBrunt; his grandchildren James VanBrunt, Jeanette VanBrunt, Christopher Lewis, Kelly Edwards, and their families; as well as in-law siblings, Patti (Denny) Adams, Ruth (Daniel) Wentworth, Gene (Jacquie) Neely & Doug (Stephanie) Neely and their families.
He will be greatly missed by all who love him.
At Ed’s request, there will be no services held.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to Olean First Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 133 S. Union St., Olean, NY 14760
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Guenther Funeral Home, Inc., 1303 E. State St., Olean.
Online condolences can be expressed at http://www.guentherfh.com