September 25, 1952 – February 20, 2026
Cattaraugus, NY – Mildred Denise Ploger ,73, of Town of Otto passed away Friday February 20, 2026 at her home.
She was born September 25, 1952 in Indiana, PA the daughter of the late Ralph and Mildred (Paynter) Brinks Sr.
On May 4, 1974 she married Kevin Ploger who survives.
Mrs. Ploger had worked at Robinson Knife in Springville, NY and at Prestolite in Arcade, NY.She was a Past member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Otto, NY and enjoyed going to the casino.Her true joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Besides her loving husband she is survived by 3 daughters Heather (Kyle) Harris of Cattaraugus, NY, Kristie (Chester) Gamble of Navarre, Fl. and Sara (Stosh) Green of Cattaraugus, NY and 9 grandchildren Casey(Dustin), Adam, Jacob, Joslyn, Ashlee, Tyler, Connor, Brielee and Alex(Josh) and 2 great grandchildren MaKenna and Rhett.Also surviving is a brother Ralph (Sue) Brinks Jr. of Olean, NY and a sister Cora Pascarella of Salamanca, NY and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a sister Kathyrn Jacobs and 2 great grandchildren Sadie and Sophia
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday March 8, 2026 at 1pm from the Cattaraugus Fireman’s Club.
Memorials may be made to the Otto Vol. Fire Dept.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mentley Funeral Home Inc. 411 Rock City Street in Little Valley, NY
