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Reba Fonzi Obituary
OLEAN - Reba J. Fonzi, of 602 King St., Olean, passed away Saturday (Aug. 14, 2021) at Absolut of Allegany, after a long illness.
Born July 2, 1933, in Memphis, Tenn., she was the daughter of Addi Lucille Ballard and William Oscar Martin. She married Dominic A. Fonzi on Nov. 5, 1955, in Pittsburgh, Pa., who predeceased her in December 1982.
In 1955, Reba was a graduate of Mercy's School of Nursing in Pittsburgh, and became a registered nurse. She worked for 25 years for the former St. Francis Hospital in Olean, and then for 25 years for the Cattaraugus County Department of Health.
Reba was a longtime parishioner of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels. She enjoyed going to the casino, traveling and making crafts. Reba was a dog breeder for several years. Most of all, she loved caring and taking care of people.
She is survived by a son, Daniel (Martha) Fonzi of Eatonton, Ga.; a daughter, Patricia (Scott) Fonzi of York, Pa.; five grandchildren, Mark Butzin, Dominic Markham, Anthony Fonzi, Emily Fonzi and Robert Menter; and a special friend and caregiver, Sandy Capitani.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a daughter, Lynn Marie Fonzi in August 2012.
There will be no services for Reba. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Allegany and at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Guenther Funeral Home, Inc., 1303 E. State St., Olean.
Online condolences can be expressed at guentherfh.com.
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Veronica Burrows
August 21, 2021
Rest in peace my dear friend. Love you!
Susan and Bob Bubbs
August 18, 2021
We are so saddened to learn of Reba´s passing. She was such a caring and generous person and a great nurse! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so blessed to have know and worked with her at the Health Department. God Bless!
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