BORN

1954

DIED

2020

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Paula Stepniewski Obituary

OLEAN - Paula P. Stepniewski, of 528 Martha Ave., passed away on Friday (May 29, 2020) at her home.

Paula was born on Sept. 18, 1954, in Olean, the daughter of Alan F. and Mary P. Padlo Putzke. She was formerly married to John W. Gerrity Jr., and David Stepniewski.

Paula worked as a medical transcriptionist at St. Francis Hospital, and then Olean General Hospital, until her retirement in 2016. During her retirement, she worked for Dr. Kothari for a period of time.

Paula attended St. Mary of the Angels Church.

She loved music and was a "hippie at heart." Paula was an avid news watcher and closely kept up closely with current events.

She was known to be very generous to everyone, and had many friends whom she held close. Paula loved her cats, but she truly loved her grandchildren.

Paula is survived by her loving companion of 15 years, Terrance D. Bellamy, with whom she lived; two sons, John (Molly) Gerrity III of Greenwood, S.C. and Ryan Gerrity of Olean; five grandchildren, Colleen, Logan, Hunter, Paxton and Avalynn; two great-grandchildren, Kingsley and Aeriella; extended family, Megan K. Gerrity of Buffalo and Kelly L. (Chris Wind) Gerrity of Olean; seven siblings, Patricia J. (Paul Padlo) Putzke of Olean, Mark A. (Mary Ellen) Putzke of Olean, Michael J. (Dawn) Putzke of New Jersey, Matthew C. (Al) Putzke of Jamestown, Michelle M. Putzke of Olean, Greg Alan Putzke of Winter Springs, Fla. and Alan F. (Nancy) Putzke of Deltona, Fla.; and four stepchildren, Brent M. Parker of California, Casey A. (Chris) Bellamy of Pittsburgh, Pa., Keriann N. (Mike) Bellamy of Canisteo and Jacob R. (Jada) Bellamy of Olean.

Paula was predeceased by a sister, Mary Ellen Putzke in 1958.

Arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean.

Online condolences may be made at LetroMcIntoshSpinkFuneralHome.com.

Published by Olean Times Herald from May 30 to Jun. 1, 2020.
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Paula will truly be missed.
she was the most caring person,
even as a child she went out
of her way to make all people feel included.
this was also true as an adult.
I am glad she is not longer suffering,
but very much miss her.
TT

patricia j putzke

Sister

June 9, 2020

so sorry to her son John and family. I went to Hinsdale central school with Paula.

corinne(wilday)moore

Friend

June 3, 2020

Paula. You ll be missed. May you Rest In Peace. All the memories of you and your family growing up on Seneca ave
Oh my ... such memories. Bristle club.
Being older I was excluded but the memories... I hold deep in my heart....
Great family. Great fun times. Sams store etc. all the craziness... RIP

Patty (Chaffee) Fox

Friend

June 1, 2020

Paula was a beautiful person who loved all.shes been a life long timed friend from are home town.she loved her family. Sending thoughts and prayers for her family .she will b missed by many

Ella grover

Friend

May 30, 2020

I was beyond blessed to have you as my mother and best friend. I will always miss you each and every moment of the day but I will forever carry all of our memories and hold you tight in my heart.

Ryan

Son

May 30, 2020

Paula we will never forget your smile your laugh and will always remember all the good times on senca ave with your family. RIP God Bless

Karen chaffee

Friend

May 30, 2020

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