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Dorothy Patterson Obituary
OLEAN - Dorothy E. Patterson, of 886 N. Fourth Street., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, at Olean General Hospital, with her loving family by her side.
Dorothy was born July 15, 1966, in Dansville and was the daughter of Ronald and Susan Alverda Chase Miller Sr. She married the love of her life, Kristian J. Patterson, who survives.
Dorothy volunteered many hours a day at the St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store on Union Street in Olean.
She loved and always looked forward to Halloween, scary movies and crafting. Dorothy was a very creative person who always liked getting dressed up.
She was very passionate about her children. She loved her family and spending time with them, especially her grandchildren.
Along with her loving husband of 25 years, Kristian, Dorothy is survived by nine children, Desiree Culverwell of Bradford, Pa., Jared Miller, Holden A.C. Crabb of Olean, Sharra L. Croley of Wellsville, TaiAnthony Crissafulli of Olean, Salina A. Crissafulli of Allegany, Kristina J. Patterson, Robyn R. Rouse and Amber R. Puckett, all of Olean; several grandchildren; her father, Ronald Miller of Eldred, Pa.; a sister, Barbara (Joe Kolenchak) Miller of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and brother, Scott (Mary Ann) Ward.
Dorothy was predeceased by her mother; and two half-brothers, Ronald (Phillis) Miller Jr. and Russell Miller.
A memorial gathering with be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday (Aug. 22, 2025) at the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean.
Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com.
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Theodore Whitus
August 20, 2025
Dear Patterson family and friends. I am sorry for your loss. I pray to Jesus our Lord and Savior for your strength and comfort at this time.
Kat prosser
August 20, 2025
We met Herbert back in 2017 she was at harvest field my children were volunteering for pastor Doug she was an amazing person we sat and talked for the longest time and every day that my children and I would go down there to help at the soup kitchen volunteer we would see her with her kids and her grandkids amazing lady may she rest in peace
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