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Arnold White Obituary

OLEAN, N.Y. - Arnold L. "Arnie" White of North 6th Street, Olean, passed away Thursday (April 20, 2017) in the Bath Veterans Administration Medical Center after a brief illness.
He was born June 17, 1947, in Bradford, Pa., the son of the late Richard and Flora Pais White. On Feb. 17, 2005, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, he married Andrea L. Fuller, who survives.
Arnie graduated from Bradford High School and served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam and was recipient of a Purple Heart. Residing in Olean since 1990, he was employed at Truman Dental Lab of Olean for several years and retired from the Olean Post Office in December of 2010.
Arnie was a member of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels. He enjoyed attending car shows and entered his 2013 Camaro in many car shows, winning several trophies. He played softball in the Old Timers League in Bradford and was an avid fan of the Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Heidi (Mark) Richard of Hinsdale and Nicholas Putt of Olean; a granddaughter, Madison Richard of Hinsdale; and his aunt, Bernadine Pais of Erie, Pa.
There will be no visitation. A memorial mass will be held in the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, Olean at a day and time to be announced. Arrangements are under the direction of Guenther Funeral Home Inc., Olean.

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Published by The Bradford Era from Apr. 22 to Apr. 28, 2017.

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Randy Sherrick

May 4, 2017

Andrea,
So sorry to hear about Arnie. I just heard about his passing. Good people come into your life and make it better-Arnie did that for me. Always a consistent friend who would do anything for you. I miss him already!

Randy Sherrick

April 27, 2017

Andrea and family, we are so sorry to hear about Arnie's passing. We had allot of great times in softball over the years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family. Sally & "Spots" Sposato

Stuart Ellison

April 27, 2017

Sorry to hear of Arnold's passing...we used to play ball in Callahan Park 55 years ago.

Jim Bennardo

April 26, 2017

My sympathies to Arnie's family. He was a friend from our old neighborhood and a good guy. I was sorry to hear the news.

Danna Lowery

April 24, 2017

My condolences to Arnie's family from a fellow classmate at 2nd Ward and BAHS.

Lee and Gloria Eliason

April 23, 2017

Andrea we are so sorry that Arnie passed away so quickly. He was such a good friend to many, especially Rich. A quiet man who accomplished much in his life and loved you and the children so much. Prayers for all of you and may the Holy Spirit comfort all of you.

Sally Drew

April 22, 2017

My prayers are with the family. I remember him well, such a sweet guy always smiling. Sweet friend.

David Hale

April 22, 2017

A friend from back at Second Ward and BAHS. May he rest in peace.

April 22, 2017

So sad to hear, prayers for all.
Craig and Tammy Querns

judy conklin brunmeier

April 22, 2017

sorry for the lost of your loved one. he was a fellow classmate and a very nice gentleman

Karl Shuey

April 22, 2017

I'm very sorry to hear of Arnold's death and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family.

Steve Shaw

April 22, 2017

Friend and classmate of BAHS Class of 1966.

April 22, 2017

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