February 25, 1942 – February 21, 2025
Little Valley, NY – Janis J. Keller, 82, of Little Valley, NY passed away Friday February 21, 2025, at Olean General Hospital.
She was born February 25, 1942 in Salamanca, NY the daughter of the late Clyde and Lillian (Baker) Wood.
Janis was employed as a secretary for the Pathology Department at Olean General Hospital for 33 years. She was an avid golfer and was a longtime member of Elkdale Country Club. She was also a local sports enthusiast, being a huge Buffalo Bills Fan and was a season ticket holder for 30+ years with the St. Bonaventure Men’s Basketball team. She loved to travel with her friends, ride bikes with her sister Mary and was an animal lover, especially her cats. Janis was a very upbeat individual who gave of herself to others.
Janis is survived by 2 sisters Ann Wood Earle of Cattaraugus, NY, Mary Wood of Little Valley, NY; niece Kathy (late John Jr.) Ellis of Jamestown, NY and nephew Dan (Trudie) Brown of Rochester, NY; great-nephews, John Ellis, Dylan Ellis, Nick Ellis, Brendan Brown and Evan Brown.
Besides her parents Janis was predeceased by her brother-in-law Bill Earle.
Private Family Services will be held.
Donations may be made to any local animal shelter in her name.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mentley Funeral Home Inc. 411 Rock City Street in Little Valley, NY
Online condolences may be made at www.mentleyfuneralhome.com
