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Robert McElheney Obituary
OLEAN - Robert C. McElheney, of 1302 N. Union St., passed away Saturday (June 1, 2024) at Olean General Hospital, after a short illness.
Born March 17, 1938, in Webster, he was the son of William C. and Dorothy E. Bassage McElheney. On Nov. 19, 1962, in Cheektowaga, he married Janet A. Strait, who predeceased him June 17, 2006.
Robert entered the U.S. Army in 1957 and served a combined six years in both active and reserve duty, part of which was overseas. He worked for J. H. Williams Co. in Tonawanda for many years prior to his retirement.
He was a life member of the Gowanda Rifle Club and enjoyed joining friends there for shooting and hanging out. In 1996 he moved to Olean and was a life member of the St. Stephen's Club and also enjoyed spending time at The Plant in Olean.
All his life he enjoyed hunting and fishing, was a NASCAR fan and also a Buffalo Bills fan.
He leaves behind a daughter, Dorothy McElheney of Olean; four grandchildren, Justin Warren, Jana Washington, Derric McElheney and Charlie McDade; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife Janet, he was predeceased by a son, Bruce McElheney in 2005; a daughter, Judith McElheney in 1990; two brothers, Bruce McElheney and William McElheney; and one sister, Patricia Sipple.
At Robert's request, no formal services are being planned. A celebration of his life will take place at the family's convenience. Burial of his cremated remains will be next to his wife and son in Mount View Cemetery Veterans Field of Honor in Olean, with military honors being accorded by the Allegany American Legion Ritual Team.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, Olean.
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June 9, 2024
What a great man, I will forever cherish My time that I spent with him and I hope I made him comfortable the days that I visited. He will be forever missed.
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