Lorraine Chipchak

Lorraine Chipchak, loving mother, grandmother and companion

Olean- Lorraine Chipchak, of Walnut St, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024 at Olean General Hospital, with her loving family by her side.

Lorraine was born in Olean, on October 3, 1941 at St. Francis Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Genevive Mishanec Anzivine.

She graduated from Olean High School in 1959. Lorraine worked for the Cattaraugus County Health Department in the laboratory. Her hobbies were gardening, reading, playing card games and bowling. She enjoyed watching the Buffalo Bills and was a lifelong fan. She was a member of the St. Stephens Auxiliary and the Pulaski Club Auxiliary.

Lorraine is survived by her loving companion, Larry Higby; her three children, Daniel Skrzypczak, Cindy (James) Buchanan, and Lynn Graves; grandchildren, Logan, Chelsey, and Megan Skrzypczak, Mike (Taira), Chris and Steven Buchanan, Amber (Lacey) and Jeremy Fie; great grandchildren, Kayden and Chloe; siblings, Grant (Cappy) Panus and Suzie (Stan) Dolecki; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, Lawrence and Genevive; and step father, Benny Panus.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Lorraine on October 13, 2024 from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Pulaski Club, where great memories and stories can be shared.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice in memory of Lorraine Chipchak.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Guenther Funeral Home, Inc., 1303 E. State St, Olean.

Online condolences can be expressed www.guentherfh.com