All Obituaries

Joanne B. Fuller, 87, of Cattaraugus, NY, died December 2, 2018, in Cattaraugus surrounded by friends and family. Born in Buffalo, NY, to the late Leo and Clare Babcock, Mrs. Fuller graduated from Cattaraugus Central School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Allegheny College. She taught third grade in Dansville, NY, before marrying and dedicating her life to raising her son and volunteering. Over the decades she served on the Board of Directors of the Bank of Cattaraugus, as Trustee...

Kevin R. Duntley, 67, of South Dayton, NY entered into rest December 2, 2018 He was born March 3, 1951 in Warren, PA to the late Paul and Audrey Flora Duntley. Kevin went to SUNY Morrisville for Agriculture and owned a dairy farm for a number of years. He was a member in the Corydon Cemetery Association were his parents and other family members are buried. Kevin was also a Life Member of the South Dayton Fire Department. Loving husband to Luise Margarete; cherished father to Steven...

Norma Ruth Steward, 88, residing at Tanglewood, Jamestown, NY, died on November 28, 2018. She previously lived in South Dayton, NY and Forestville, NY. Norma was born in Cherry Creek, NY and was the daughter of the late Merritt D. and Ruth Cummings Penner, Sr. Norma was a 1947 graduate of Cherry Creek High School and 1950 graduate of Jamestown Business College. She was a secretary for Miller and Waterhouse Insurance and worked for the Town of Villenova election board. Norma was a member of...

Patricia Mary (Nordblum) Mosher, 77 of Cattaraugus passed away peacefully with family on November 27th, 2018 Patricia was born on June 29th 1941 to Frank Henry Nordblum and Theresa Bernadette Boniface in Lackwanna, New York. She is preceeded in death by her parents, husband- Richard L. Mosher, son- Gary Thomas Tucholski, Jr., sister- Dolores Kelly, and lifelong friend Dorothy ( Dot) Frentz. She is survived by her daughters: Jacqueline (Robert) Ellis, Barbara (Gregory) Hallett, Laura...

Raymond R. Richter, 82, of Leon, NY entered into rest November 22, 2018 Raymond was born January 2, 1936 to the late Nelson and Gladys Richter. He owned and operated the Richter family farm his whole life. Raymond was in the United States Army and served in the Korean War. He loved to travel with his wife and the Smokey Mountains in Tennessee was one of their favorite destinations. Raymond was predeceased by his wife Betty Lou who he married June 8, 1957; cherished father to...

David Bernhoft, 57, of Perrysburg, NY entered into rest November 6, 2018 David was born October 15, 1961 in Buffalo, NY to the late Leo & Gladys Bernhoft David resided in a group home in Perrysburg, NY and will be missed by friends and staff. He is survived by his siblings Phyllis Hoffower, Sharon Preston, Sandra Bernhoft, James Puff, Douglas Bernhoft, Cheryl Bernhoft and Pamela Bernhoft also survived by several nieces and nephews. Private Services will be held at the convenience of...

Wayne L. Ortel, 53, of Otto, NY passed November 4, 2018 He was born October 1, 1965 in Buffalo, NY to late Leonard Ortel and Twila Dimmick. Wayne is survived by his mother Twila Dimmick Nash; his significant other of 26 years Doreen Webb, his son Cameron Ortel; a sister Yvonne Showers and also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit DiStasio Funeral Home 55 S. Main St. Cattaraugus, NY Thursday November 8, 2018 from 4 pm to 7 pm where a funeral service will...

William Raner,53, of Fredonia passed at UPMC Hamot on Thursday November 1, 2018 William was born in Jamestown,NY April 17, 1965 to William Raner Sr and Sarah Aldrich. Private Services will be held at the Convenience of the family . Arrangements entrusted to DiStasio Funeral Home South Dayton,NY  

Mary E. Arrowsmith 1929 - 2018 Mary was born in Cattaraugus NY on Feb. 7, 1929. She lived most of her life in Little Valley and Salamanca, NY. She died on Oct, 31, 2018 at the Wellsville Manor where she had been a resident for many years. Mary was the daughter of Karl and Eda Wehust of Cattaraugus NY. Mary was pre-deceased by her four sisters. Edna Carbone, Marjorie Waite, Ruth Crozier  and Karleen Whitcomb. Mary was also pre-deceased by her first...

Alice A. Abramowski, 91, of Cattaraugus, NY passed peacefully October 18, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. Alice was born August 14, 1927 in Springville, NY to the late Stanley and Mary Marek. She served her country in WWII as an US Army nurse cadet and was employed as a registered nurse at the Gowanda Psychiatric hospital for many years. In recent years she volunteered at the Cattaraugus Library, Otto and Cattaraugus Historical Museums, Civic League, Heavenly treasures, also a member to...