Olean Common Council PresidentRay Wangelin Passes Away

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 second.

Surviving Mr. Wagenlin besides his wife of 17 years are a son, Roger J. Wangelin of Olean; four daughters, Wende M. Wangelin, of Yorkshire, Nina F. Wangelin of Olean, Tracy M. Wangelin of Olean, and Brandy I. Wangelin of Olean; a brother, James (Jenny) Wangelin of East Otto; two granddaughters, Taylor M. Wangelin and Madyson R. Domster; and several nieces & nephews.

Mr. Wangelin is pre-deceased by a son, Raymond E. Wangelin in 1993.

Friends will be received on Sunday, April 11, 2010 from 2:00pm to 5:00 pm and on Monday, April 12, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc. #646 E. State Street, Olean. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 11:00 am in St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. The Rev. Philip G. Houghton, Rector will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 109 S. Barry Street, Olean, NY 14760.