Nancy BASTIAN Obituary
Nancy J. BASTIAN, 67, of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, January 19, 2026 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.
Born December 8, 1958, in Olean, she was the daughter of Henry J. and Eileen C. Putt Bell. On September 25, 1995, she married William E. Bastian, who survives. A 1977 graduate of Hinsdale Central School, she was employed by Piece Work Industries in Wellsville.
Surviving besides her husband, Bill, are: two children, Chris Bastian of Ohio and Jason Bell of California; three grandchildren, Amily Bastian, Shamis Bell, and Ryan Bell; a sister, Charlotte (Robyn) Burrell of Hinsdale; two brothers-in-law, Terry (Shawn) Bastian of AZ and Michael Slon of Buffalo; a niece, Amelia (Dakota) Hall of WA; a grandniece, Megan Wilber of Hinsdale; an uncle and aunt, Ed and Pat Walker; and extended family. She was predeceased by her parents.
Services will be private.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust & Embser Funeral Homes & Cremation, 34 West State Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
34 W State St, Wellsville, NY 14895
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