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Joan Kula Obituary
Born Sept. 14, 1927, in Olean, N.Y., she was the daughter of William and Martha Geise. She married Walter L. Kula on Feb. 26, 1949, in Olean. They were married just shy of 50 years.
Joan attended Olean High School, graduated from Bolivar Central School and went on to Alfred University.
Joan was active in ladies golf at St. Bonaventure Golf Course and the Lady Knights at the Knights of Columbus in Allegany, N.Y. She also volunteered with Mended Hearts organization at J.F.K. Hospital in West Palm Beach.
She traveled extensively with her husband in the 70s and 80s. Of late, her greatest enjoyments were going to Bingo, casinos, the theater and spending time with her family and very special friends, Mike Schott, Jody Harrell and Rita Paquin.
Joan is survived by her daughters, Nancy (Ed) Sealy of Jamestown, N.Y. and Judith (Rick) Crowley of Olean; sons, Stephen (Marylou) Kula of Lake Worth, Fla., and Paul Kula of Olean; granddaughters, Kristina (Brandon) Landas of Leesburg, Va., Angela Kula of Allegany, Andrea (Shane) Thorn of East Aurora, N.Y., Denise Sealy of St. Petersburg, Julie Burch of Rochester, N.Y.; grandsons, Timothy Baker of Olean and Art, Dennis and David Sealy of Jamestown; and two great-grandchildren, Chloe and James Landas.
She was predeceased by her husband; three brothers, Merle, Raymond and Paul Geise; two sisters, Irene Hare and Mary Sobral; her daughter-in-law, Deb Kula; and her granddaughter, Jennifer Anne Baker.
Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Joan's life at 11 a.m. Jan. 27, 2018, at St. Bonaventure Parish, Allegany. Father James Vacco will officiate a Mass of Christian Burial.
Memorials may be made to St. Bonaventure Parish, 95 E. Main St., Allegany, NY 14706 or to a charity of donor's choice.
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Paul & Connie Kula Simon
January 28, 2018
Our deepest condolences to all of my cousins and their families. Your mom will be remembered with warm memories. Our love to you all
Mitzie & Tom Myers
January 25, 2018
I will always remember Aunt Joanne. As a teenager I visited your home and everyone made me feel welcome. You have a wonderful family. One of my most cherished childhood memories is lying on the floor reading blueprints with your dad. Our deepest sympathies.
January 16, 2018
Steve and Paul, Condolences to you both and your families on the passing of your mother
Walt and Betty Wheaton, Bradford, Pa
January 16, 2018
My condolences to the Kula family. I remember Walt and Joan coming into the ChitChat. Very nice people. Linda McDonald
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