Obituaries
Gordon Kelkenberg
September 23, 1943 – September 29, 2026 Gordon Kelkenberg, 82, of Great Valley, NY, died
Richard G. Hughey
November 29, 1940 – January 26, 2026 Ellicottville – Richard G. Hughey “Howdy”, 85, of
John Nelson “Carp” Carpenter
August 14, 1939 – January 27, 2026 Olean- John Nelson “Carp” Carpenter “Devoted Family Man”
Joanne M. Drake
October 18, 1948 – January 27, 2026 Little Genesee- Joanne M. Drake, 77, of Little
Carol A. Wiltsie
October 2, 1949 – January 27, 2027 Carol A. Wiltsie, 76, of Salamanca, NY died
Paul Edward Barlow
January 20, 1933 – January 27, 2026 Mr. Paul Edward Barlow, age 93, of Ellicottville,
George Tadder
September 19, 1958 – February 18, 2026 George Tadder, wonderful husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa
Alan R. “Hop” Oakley
September 13, 1949 – February 17, 2026 Alan R. “Hop” Oakley, loving husband, father, brother,
John D. Bartoszek
April 14, 1949 – February 15, 2026 John D. Bartoszek, 76, of Salamanca, NY, died
Estella M. Pockalny Olkosky Wood
August 25, 1927 – February 16, 2026 Olean- Estella M. Pockalny Olkosky Wood, formerly of
Dr. Waleed Ahmed Brantley
July 1, 1937 – February 12, 2026 Dr. Waleed Ahmed Brantley (Saleh), loving husband, father,
Robert A. Hooper
January 8, 1946 – February 9, 2026 Robert A. Hooper, 80, of Kennedy, NY died
Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc.
We have locations in Olean and Cuba New York, serving families throughout Cattaraugus County and Allegany County. We stand behind our reputation and will continue to serve our communities with the values instilled by our funeral directors.
The Spink Funeral Home in Olean, New York has carried on its fine traditional service for the past 86 years, and will continue to do so for many years to come.