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Paul Cleveland Obituary
ALLEGANY - Paul R. Cleveland passed away unexpectedly Thursday (Nov. 4, 2021) at Olean General Hospital.
Born Aug. 29, 1959, in Olean, he was the son of Robert and Alberta Clute Cleveland. On Aug. 17, 2013, at the Allegany American Legion, he married Charlene Dawson, who survives.
Paul was a 1977 graduate of Olean High School and then enlisted in the National Guard.
He retired in July of 2014, working for the Cattaraugus County Nursing Home as a mechanics supervisor. He continued to be a supervisor for the Allegany Recreation Department, where he touched the lives of many kids for over 30 years, while also coaching T-Ball and softball.
In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing at his camp with his son, traveling, watching the Miami Dolphins and attending vendor shows. He especially enjoyed playing cards with his lifelong best friend, Michael Hopkins, and attending all of his kids and grandkids events.
Paul was a man with a caring and charismatic personality who enjoyed being around everyone.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Christopher Cleveland of Olean, Jennifer Margeson of Allegany, Shawn McClory of Arcade, Aaron(Samantha) McClory of Franklinville, Katie (Stephan) Preston of Englewood, Fla. and Sean (Abbey) Robertson of Indiana; eight grandchildren, Jenna Margeson of Allegany, Elisa McClory of Eden, Tayden Margeson of Allegany, Madacyn McClory of Franklinville, Jaydalyn Margeson of Allegany, Katie McClory of Arcade, Dawson McClory of Franklinville and Harper Rae Campbell- Cleveland of Olean; three siblings, Jane (David Beverly) Cleveland Freeman of Auberndale, Fla., Rosemary Cleveland Lundy of Olean and Robert (Sandy) Cleveland of Olean; a son-in-law, Tony Margeson of Allegany; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will be present to receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday (Nov. 9, 2021) at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 W. State Road, Olean. A time of sharing memories will be held at 6:30 p.m. A memorial service of Paul's life will be held in the spring.
Memorials if desired, can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 4955 N. Bailey Ave., Suite 217, Amherst, NY 14226 and the Allegany Recreation Department, 52 W. Main St., Allegany, NY 14706.
Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Cleveland
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Scott and Renee Long
November 10, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to your family! We are so sorry for the loss of your father. We will pray for his family and friends.
John Sirianni
November 10, 2021
They just don't come any nicer. I grew up knowing Paul my whole life - he always had a kind word and over the years, every time our paths crossed we would always share stories about fishing - gonna miss those conversations. Rest easy Paul. Condolences to your Family.
Sarah bliss
November 9, 2021
So sorry for the loss of your dad. Prayers are with you all. He will always be remembered as a loving father n grandpa. R.I.P. Paul
Mary Welch
November 7, 2021
Condolences to his Family and Friends.
Laura Phillippi
November 6, 2021
Paul will be sadly missed.He truly was a good man.God bless you Char and your family.So sorry for your loss.
Judy Miller
November 6, 2021
So sorry to hear about paulie, we grew up together in the Irving street area, god bless, may he rest in peace
Jeffrey Harvey
November 6, 2021
Words can´t describe how sorry I am at this loss. You´re in my prayers.
As you go through this difficult time, remember that you are so loved.
You and your family are in my thoughts as you grieve this loss. All my love.
Mr. Mrs. Mark Accurso
November 6, 2021
Paulie was a wonderful person. He will be missed. Condolences to his Family and Friends.
Tina Dewe
November 6, 2021
My deepest sympathy to your family! You were one of the good ones for sure! I´ll miss you Paulie and your good heart, your smile and your warped sense of humor! And I´ll always be uglier than you!
Mr. Mrs. Ronald Inzana
November 6, 2021
One of the most kindness and caring person I will ever know.
Renee Deibler
November 5, 2021
Paul was such a wonderful man.....always happy and positive...RIP.....
George Pierce
November 5, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home - Olean3128 Route 417 W, Olean, NY 14760
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