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Ray Dunham Obituary
Born on Aug. 10, 1960, in Olean, he was the son of Ray M. and Katherine M. Gangemi Dunham Jr.
Mr. Dunham enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving from 1981 to 1985. He later went to work at Alle-Catt Taxi Service, Olean.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his motorcycle. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan.
Surviving are his four children, Katherine (Joshua) Austin of Olean, Mark Dunham of Stillwater, Okla., Christine Dunham of Olean and Ray (Viennia) Dunham IV of Angelica; 11 grandchildren; one brother, Michael Kranock; three sisters, Maryann Bridenbaker, Josephine Driscoll and Twila Sawyer; a lifelong friend, Mike Hendryx; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents.
Friends will be received Wednesday (Oct. 1, 2014) at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 W. State Road, Olean, from 10 to 11 a.m., at which time funeral services will begin. Burial will be at Mount View Cemetery, Veterans Field of Honor.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ray
November 1, 2024
That's my grandpa
October 1, 2014
Twila, very sorry to hear about your brother. My prayers are with you and your family.
Cindy Winsor
Rena
September 30, 2014
My condolences. May the god of comfort be with you during this difficult time. 2 Thessalonians 2:16
Steve Jones
September 30, 2014
One of my favorite customers on the overnight.
Paul Lampack
September 29, 2014
Sorry for your loss we had some good laughs together Mick R.I.P. "Go Mickey" -
Mary Gilbert
September 29, 2014
Twila (and family)...so sorry for the loss of your brother...you're in my thoughts.
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