Kimberly M. Ricci

October 24, 1960 – September 29, 2026

Kimberly Marie (Worth) Ricci, loving wife, grandmother, sister and daughter

Allegany – Kimberly M. Ricci passed away unexpectedly Tuesday (September 29, 2026) at her home.

Kimberly was born on October 24, 1960, the daughter of William Worth and Donna (Rogers) Blessing. She graduated from Olean High School in 1978. Kimberly married John Ricci on April 15,1989 at Our Mother of Good Counsel in Blasdell. She dedicated 23 years to Allegany Elementary School, working as a teacher’s aide.

Kimberly loved spending her time with family and especially her grandchildren. They will greatly miss their Nana/Tata. She enjoyed talking to her friends and family on the phone every chance she could get, even when there was nothing to talk about.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her mother; children, Joseph (Tereza) Ricci of Prague, Czech Republic, Amy (Mike) Dean of Allegany, NY, and Kristi (Jacob) Bates of Angola, NY; siblings, Lori Cole, Bill (Becky) Worth, Joe Worth, Tommy (Lisa) Worth; grandchildren, Connor and Anthony Bates, Gianna Dean, Natalie and Hugo Ricci, and several nieces and nephews.

Kimberly was predeceased by William Worth and Thomas Blessing.

Family will receive friends from 4:00pm – 7:00pm, Monday (October 5, 2026) at Guenther Funeral Home Inc., 1303 E. State St., Olean. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels on Tuesday (October 6,2026) at 10:00am with a graveside service to follow at St. Bonaventure Cemetery.

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

Online condolences can be expressed at www.guentherfh.com