July 15, 1966 – August 13, 2025
Olean- Dorothy E. Patterson “A Mother to Many”
Dorothy E. Patterson of 886 N. 4th street passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Olean General Hospital with her loving husband by her side.
Dorothy was born July 15, 1966, in Dansville and was the daughter of Ronald and Susan Alverda Chase Miller Sr. She married the love of her life Kristian J. Patterson who survives.
Dorothy volunteered many hours a day at the St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store on Union Street in Olean. She loved and always looked forward to Halloween, scary movies and crafting. Dorothy was a very creative person who always liked getting dressed up. She was very passionate about her children, she loved her family and spending time with them, especially her grandchildren.
Along with her loving husband of 25 years, Kristian, Dorothy is survived by; 9 children, Deiree Culverwell of Bradford, Jarrod Miller, Holden A.C. Crabb of Olean, Sharra L. Crowley of Wellsville, TaiAnthony Crissafulli of Olean, Salina A. Crissafulli of Allegany, Kristina J. Patterson, Robyn R. Rouse, and Amber R. Puckett all of Olean; several grandchildren; her father, Ronald Miller of Eldred, PA; a sister, Barbara (Joe Kolenchak) Miller of Pittsburgh, PA, brothers; Scott Ward, son of Mary Ann.
Dorothy was predeceased by; her mother, and two half-brothers, Ronald Miller Jr., and Russell Miller, sons of Phyllis.
A memorial gathering with be held at the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean on Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com
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