Obituaries

Vivian J. Russell
October 16, 1929 – March 5, 2026 Olean- Vivian J. Russell, 96, of Olean, passed

Fredrick N. Knight Sr.
September 24, 1950 – March 2, 2026 Little Genesee- Fredrick N. Knight Sr. “Loving Father

Genevieve May Silvis
March 31, 1928 – February 27, 2026 Genevieve May Silvis, 97, of Coryville, passed away

Norma Louise Middaugh
November 8, 1942 — February 27, 2026 With deep love and cherished memories, we announce

John David Maxson
October 27, 1937 – March 2, 2026 John David Maxson, Loving Son, Brother, and Friend

Paul J. Abdo
May 15, 1954 – March 1, 2026 Paul J. Abdo, Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Friend

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,
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