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Charles Olmstead Obituary
Born Aug. 15, 1939, in Wellsville, N.Y., he was the son of Llewellyn and Mary McCarthy Olmstead. On Feb. 12, 1967, he married the former Lois Ann Hultz Gotshall, who predeceased him on May 15, 2020.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and served honorably for two years and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, for a short period of time.
He was employed at Dresser-Rand of Olean, N.Y., as a crane operator for 35 years, retiring in 2001.
Sonny enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outside, usually around animals. He was a member of the Olean Rabbit Club and superintendent of the rabbit barn for the McKean County Fair Association. He was a kind and gentle soul who liked to spend time with his family.
He is survived by three stepchildren, Joy (Kim) Fortner of Port Allegany, Jill (Tom) Jordan of Smethport and James (Monica) Gotshall Jr. of Sevierville, Tenn.; seven grandchildren, Michelle (Adam) Brugh, Erin (Alvin) Loveless, Katrina (Blane) Murphy, Justin (Stacey) Gotshall, Gabe Gotshall, Levi Gotshall and Craig Fortner; along with several great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Clinton Jordan.
There will be no visitation or services at this time.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the McKean County SPCA, 80 Glenwood Ave., Bradford, PA 16701.
Arrangements are under direction of Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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