| Passed Away | July 27, 2025 |
| Place of Residence | Olean |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | August 1, 2025 |
| Service Time | 10:00 AM |
| Service Location | St. Ann’s Church |
| Interment Location | St. Mary’s Cemetery |
HORNELL – Mary R. Dahill, 106, formerly of Maple Street, passed away on Sunday (July 27, 2025) at the Bickford Senior Living in Rocky River, Ohio.
Born in Olean, New York on Feb. 5, 1919 she was a daughter of the late Charles N. and Abigail E. (Straley) Recktenwald.
After graduating from Hornell High School in 1937, Mary was employed for nearly 20 years at the former Erie-Lackawanna Railroad Accounting Bureau in Hornell, and later volunteered for several years for the Women’s Board at the former St. James Mercy Hospital.
A devout Catholic, she was a communicant of St. Ann’s Church of Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Hornell before relocating to Rocky River, Ohio in 2005.
Once Mary resided in the Cleveland, Ohio area she enjoyed activities at the local Senior Citizen Center and became an avid fan of both the Cavaliers and Guardians. While residing at the Bickford she made many friends, including fellow residents and staff.
Mary was predeceased by her parents; her beloved husband, Francis W. Dahill who she married in 1957 and who passed away in 1988. She was also predeceased by her niece, Irene (Dick) Oyer; her sister, Catherine (Paul) Almeter; and five brothers, Charles (Ruth), James (Kay), Richard (Jeanette), William (Connie) and John (Beverly).
She is survived by her son, Charles (Anne) Dahill of Rocky River, Ohio; her granddaughter, Audrey Dahill of Santa Fe, New Mexico; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are 6-8 P.M. THURSDAY (JULY 31, 2025) at the Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home, 285 Main St., Hornell. Relatives and friends are invited to join her family at St. Ann’s Church, 35 Erie Ave., Hornell where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 A.M. FRIDAY (AUG. 1, 2025). Committal prayers and interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Fremont.
The Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home is honored to assist Mary’s family with the arrangements.
Online condolences or remembrances of Mary are welcome below at “Share a memory” or on the Facebook page of Bishop-Johnson & Desanto Funeral Home.
Our Deepest Sympathy to Charles, Anne and Audrey on the sad loss of your Mother/Grandmother. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
May she rest in eternal peace.
Mary and Paul Barratt & Family
Sydney
Mary Barratt
To Charles Anne and Audrey
Condolences on the passing of your mother. May she rest in peace.
Caroline Brandt
My deepest condolences to Chuck Anne and Audrey on the recent passing
of your Mother/Grandmother.May she rest in eternal peace
James Nolan
New Jersey
James Nolan
Our deepest sympathies to Charles, Anne and Audrey on the passing of your dearest mother and grandmother
Mrs Mary Dahill R.I.P
While her absence will be deeply felt, may her cherished memories bring you comfort and peace at this sad time.
Thinking of you all.
David and Ailish Moloney.
David and Ailish Moloney
Our sincere condolences to Chuck, Anne and Audrey on the passing of your beloved Mother/Grandmother. May she rest in eternal peace. Have fond memories of her visit to Ireland in the nineties.
George and Helen Sothern
May we extend our sincere sympathy to Charles, Anne and Audrey on their sad loss. Mrs Dahill’s strength of character and kindness enabled her to live a long and healthy life. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Paddy and Una Nolan
Hobartstown
Deepest Condolences to Chuck Anne and Audrey on the passing of your beloved mother/mother-in-law/and grandmother. Wishing you strength and peace during this difficult this time. May she rest in eternal peace.
From: The Finnegan Family , Raheendaw, Rathvilly. Co Carlow . Ireland
Bernadette Finnegan