Burt L. Seeley

Allegany, NY: Burt L. Seeley, 87, formerly of Irving, died Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Olean General Hospital. He was born in the Town of Hanover on September 15, 1938, the son of the late Harvey and Isabelle (Robinson) Seeley, Sr.

Burt attended Silver Creek Central School before serving in the US Navy on the ship "Intrepid". He later attended the former Southern Missionary College in Collegedale, TN to be a Pastor and worked as a Truck Driver for many years later in life. At one time, Burt was the Chief of Police for the Town of Hanover and was a former member of the Perrysburg Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Burt was active at the Senior Center and liked to volunteer & travel with his late wife "Bobbie". He enjoyed camping, puttering around his yard and gardening, to always stay active. He loved his cats.

Survivors include two daughters; Lisa (Mike) Johnson of Litchfield, MN, Laurie Weatherly of Des Moines, IA, a son Andrew (Brittany) Seeley of Granger, IA, two sisters; Ethel Frary of Newfane, Rose Seeley of Gowanda and a brother David Seeley of Gowanda. Also surviving are six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his wife Roberta Seeley, who died on January 2, 2022 and his five siblings; Harvey E. Seeley, Jr., Ruth Seeley Hilliker, Lanie Reinschmidt, Daniel Seeley & Jesse Seeley.

Friends are welcome to call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville on Saturday (3/21) from 2:30 – 3 PM from where funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock with Pastor Johan Esteban Paredes, pastor of the Perrysburg Seventh-Day Adventist Church, officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Rathbun Cemetery, Town of Hanover, during the summer.

The family suggests memorials may be made to the Westfield Stray Cat Rescue, 8494 Rt. 20 Westfield, NY 14787. To post condolences or memories go to https://rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.