Ruth Roxanne Attwell

Ruth Roxanne Matteson Attwell

OLEAN - Ruth Roxanne Matteson Attwell, 58, of Olean, passed away Sunday (Feb. 23, 2025) at her home, with her current partner, after multiple surgeries.

She was born March 10, 1966, in Olean, the daughter of John (Janet Matteson) Green and Kenneth (Karen Johnston) Nelligan. She spent much of her youth with her maternal grandmother, Frances Moore Matteson. On Sept. 25, 1982, in Portville, she married Perry L. Attwell Sr., and spent 41 years of marriage before his passing on Feb. 25, 2024.

She leaves her two children, Perry L. (Deb Easley) Attwell Jr. and Larena Attwell, to carry on the family legacy.

Ruth enjoyed spending time with her animals, Kira, Dakota, Isis and Serenity. She found peace in nature and country settings. She regularly spent time outside at her pond, listening to the flow of water and birds.

In addition to her children, she is survived by her three grandchildren, Xaiver Attwell, Jonas Easley and Lence Easley; her mother, Janet (John) Green; many half siblings, Kim (Ken) Caccamise, Karianne (Patrick) Hehir, Karena (John) Willson, Kristine (Brian) Robarczyk, Valerie (Shawn) King, Albert (Regina) Budde, Theresa (Tyler) Larson, Denise (James) Wheller, Janet (Regis) Lilley and Jennifer (Brett) Whalen-Green; her aunt, Barbara (Jeff) McMaster; and uncle, William (Bonnie) Matteson.

She was preceded, in addition to her husband, by her maternal grandmother, Frances (Herman) Matteson; father and stepmother, Kenneth (Karen Johnston) Nelligan; uncle, Walter George Matteson; sister-in-law, Bonnie (William) Matteson; and half-brother, Robert Howard Budde Jr.

Further family services will be communicated in the future.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your local animal shelter in her memory.

Arrangements are with the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, Olean.