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ALLEGANY --- Robin A. Gergel, who resided in Allegany most of her life, most recently of Klawitter Rd in Great Valley, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in Springville.
Robin was born in Olean on August 3, 1968. She was the daughter of Marc and Winnifred (Winnie) Gergel.
Robin was a 1987 graduate of Allegany High School. She loved gardening, growing roses, and raising her chickens and rabbits. She enjoyed crafting in her spare time.
Robin is survived by her longtime companion, Dean Maynard; her father, Marc Gergel; her son, Michael (Brittany) Gergel; a daughter, Amber Schwartz; five grandchildren, including Amber's daughter, Elizabeth; Dean and Robin's granddaughter, Lilly; and Michael's three children; a brother, Gregory (Melanie) Gergel; and a sister Jessica (Scott) Hitchcock.
She was predeceased by her mother, Winnifred (Winnie) Gergel.
There is no visitation or formal service. A Celebration of Life is planned for a later date and time to be announced.
Memorials if desired, may be made to The Dwyer Foundation 512 W. State, Olean, NY 14760, or The Last Chance Corral at https://lastchancecorral.org/
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Guenther Funeral Home Inc., 1303 E. State St., Olean.
Online condolences may be expressed at guentherfh.com.
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Tom Williams
March 16, 2025
Hi sry to her about the lost in your family let god be with my heart and prayers goes out to you all she was very loved and a very happy woman I remember the horse showed whe had up in the valley I used to go every weekend please let me know when you´re doing something god bless
Jessie Schwartz
March 10, 2025
Mel and family,
Sending thoughts of love, strength and healing as you walk through and process this sad loss. My heart hopes you can be comforted with happy and special memories.
deanna
March 8, 2025
praying for all of you for strength during this difficult time
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