Obituaries

Joyce M. Suchora
March 15, 1948 – June 2, 2025 Joyce M. Suchora, loving wife, mother, and grandmother

Gloria J. Smith
July 28, 1945 – June 2, 2025 Olean- Gloria J. Smith, of Olean, passed away

Phyllis A. Newcomb
December 27, 1931 – May 21, 2025 Gowanda, NY – Phyllis A. Newcomb, 93, of

Anna Maria “Annie” Marra
November 4, 1955 – May 17, 2025 Olean- Anna Maria “Annie” Marra “Loving Sister &

Elba L. Blackmon
March 18, 1940 – May 16, 2025 Elba L. Blackmon, 85, of Great Valley, NY

Mercedes Gertrude Holliday
March 29, 1922 – May 17, 2025 Mercedes Gertrude Holliday, 103, of Whipple Road, Town

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
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