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Raymond L. Wangelin of 121 York Street passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010 in the Millard Fillmore Gates Circle in Buffalo following complication from a stroke. Mr. Wangelin was born on May 15, 1948 in Springville and was the son of Raymond and Nina Rumfola Wangelin. On October 29, 1983 in Olean, he married Nancy J. Roblee, who survives. Mr. Wangelin was a 1967 graduate of Springville High School and a 1971 graduate of SUNY School. He was the owner of South Summit Excavation on Front St. and in 1978 he purchased Adams Septic Service. Mr. Wangelin served on the Olean Common Council for seven years, three as Council President. He was a former member of the Olean Moose Club and the host of "What's Up Olean" TV program for about the past three years. Mr. Wangelin was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, serving on the Vestry for many years, Eucharist minister, head usher and Greeter. He was a loving family man whose family always came first and the Olean community ...

Olean Mayor David Carucci says the city is moving in the right direction. In his State of the City address last night, Carucci also said he's confident that the city's best days lie ahead. He pointed to several positive changes in the city over the past year, including Park Center Development's multi-tenant and retail complexes, and Dresser-Rand's $4 million test facility and $12 million office complex expansion. Also last night, Common Council voted to return Alderman Ray Wangelin to the president’s position. He follows Rick Smith, who decided not to seek another term as president.