ALLEGANY - Ann M. Scarlato Scanlon, 88, a lifelong resident of East Main Street in Allegany, passed away Thursday (Oct. 9, 2025) at the Friendly Home on East Avenue in Rochester, where she had recently been residing.

Born Aug. 25, 1937, at the Olean General Hospital, she was the daughter of Anthony "Tony" and Lena Agosti Scarlato. On July 25, 1970, at St. Bonaventure Church, she married Bernard P. "Bernie" Scanlon, who passed away Jan.12, 2012.

Ann graduated from St. Bonaventure Parochial School in 1951, and she was valedictorian of Allegany Central School, Class of 1955. In 1959 she received a BBA in accounting from St. Bonaventure University, where in 1970 she received her MS degree in education (guidance).

She began her employment as a bookkeeper at radio station WHDL from 1959 to 1965. In 1965 she started working as a business teacher for Allegany Central School, later Allegany Limestone Central School, retiring in 1999.

As a devoted Catholic, she enjoyed several years in retirement working as an office assistant for St. Bonaventure Parish where she was a lifelong member and active volunteer. The church recognized her and her husband Bernie's years of dedication by awarding them each The Francis Medal for advancing the values and ideals of St. Francis.

Ann was a "hoops junkie" for men's college basketball with the Bonnies being her favorite team. She had been a season ticket holder since the 1950s and followed their play in the Armory to their current home in the Reilly Center. She was a backer of the Bona Athletic Fund since its inception. S

he was an avid walker and reader, as well as a longtime Buffalo Bills fan.

She leaves behind a sister-in-law, Judith Scarlato; two nieces, Susan (Joseph) Scarlato and her daughters Alexandra and Camryn, and Linda (Melissa) Scarlato and her daughters Ryleigh and Mackenzie; a cousin, Annette Rogers Smith; and numerous other cousins and special friends.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a brother, Joseph "Jack" Scarlato in 2000.

Friends are welcome to a funeral mass to be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 15, 2025). A visitation will be held at the church from 9 until 10 a.m. Pastor Chris Emminger will be the celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Bonaventure Cemetery.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to The Bridge Thrift Store, P.O. Box 1, Allegany, NY 14706.

Arrangements are with the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, Olean.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Olean Times Herald on Oct. 11, 2025.

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Kristin Colburn

October 15, 2025

Mrs. Scanlon was truly a kindhearted, sweet lady. Not only was she a teacher to many, but after her retirement she was an amazing babysitter to my oldest son, Zach. She cared for him like her own and was a great, positive role model in his younger years. She will be missed and always loved. Rest easy now, Mrs. Scanlon.

Mike Weidner

October 15, 2025

Mrs. Scanlon was my typing business teacher at Allegany Central. She was always so positive/kind and her patience was infinite. My thoughts and prayers to her family and friends

Beth O'Connor (daughter of Mary Ann Martiny)

October 14, 2025

Ann was a truly sweet and caring person, always offering kind words and a warm presence. She held a special place in our hearts and in our family memories-especially during visits with our grandparents and later with our grandma, Virg Scarlato Martiny. Her gentle spirit will be remembered with love and gratitude.

The Family of Mary Ann Martiny

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Debbie McKinney

October 13, 2025

Mrs. Scanlon was my business teacher at Allegany Central. She was such a kind and caring teacher. Her words have stayed with me all these years. I was fortunate to have had her as a teacher.

Fr. Jim Vacco, O.F.M.

October 11, 2025

Ann was a person of precision. Her editing of the parish bulletin and any other parish communications was always grammatically and punctually correct. Her loyalty and activity at St. Bonaventure parish crossed over many areas and activities. Now the BONNIES and the BILLS have a loyal fan cheering for them in eternity. May Ann rest in God's eternal peace and grow deeper in Christ's infinite love.

Lori Iszkiewicz

October 11, 2025

So sorry to hear of Mrs. Scanlons passing. She was such a lovely and gentle soul, as well as a wonderful teacher. God rest her soul.

Deborah Fortuna

October 11, 2025

Ann was my Business Teacher 1965 through 1968. I remember her as being patient and kind. She was encouraging and inspired me to good things. Rest in Peace Ann. You were an inspiration to mary of us in your Shorthand and Typing classes.

Albert Ambroselli

October 11, 2025

I was a student of Mrs. Scanlon in 1986-1987. I found her to be very kind, and an excellent teacher. I learned how to type in her class. This skill has been very useful and important during my college days, and career. Mrs. Scanlon had an important impact on my life. I´m sure she joined her husband in Heaven.

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