Obituaries
Jane Kathryn Corey
November 5, 1950 – May 9, 2025 Jane Kathryn Corey, 74, formerly from Warren County,
Helen Rakus
December 16, 1933 – May 11, 2025 Olean- Helen Rakus, 91, of Olean, passed away
Debbie Ann Link
January 22, 1963 – May 6, 2025 Debbie Ann Link, loving partner, mother, grandmother, and
Joseph M. Heister
December 17, 1941 – May 5, 2025 Joseph M. Heister, loving husband, father, grandfather, and
Gary Allen Farr Sr
June 5, 1944 – April 30, 2025 Gary Allen Farr Sr., loving husband, father, grandfather,
William J. “Tim” Shabala
September 13, 1933 – April 30, 2025 Allegany, NY William J. “Tim” Shabala, 91, formerly
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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