Loisann Olecharski

Loisann Olecharski

ARKPORT-Loisann Olecharski, 89, of the Burns Road, passed away early Wednesday evening (Dec. 8, 2021) at St. James Hospital in Hornell.

Born in the Village of Canaseraga on Feb. 27, 1932, she was a daughter of the late William and Olive (Spencer) Kiley. In 1952, after graduating from high school she was married to James “Bud” Henry who predeceased her in 1968 and in 1970 she was married to Frank Olecharski, who predeceased her in 1985. Besides her parents and husbands, she was also predeceased by her three children, Darcy Henry, Zachary Henry and Christine Byron: also three brothers, Donald Kiley, James Kiley and William Kiley.

A graduate of Canaseraga Central School, Loisann formerly resided in New London, Conn. and has resided in the Arkport/Canaseraga are for most of her life.

Before retiring she was employed as a housekeeper at the former Coachlight Motel in Hornell and was a former member of the Canaseraga American Legion Auxiliary.

Her surviving loving family includes 11 children, Dennis (Elaine) Henry of South Carolina, Lisa (Donel) Howe of Arkport, Tammy Henry of Burns, Todd Henry of Ft. Myers, Fla., Roderick (Bonnie) Henry of Arkport, Barry (Sheila) Henry of Arkport, Julie (Daniel) Smith of Alfred Station, Jodi Henry of Arkport, Wendy Henry of Burns, Toni (Daniel) Johnson of Almond and Keely Olecharski (Stephen Connelly) of Arkport; also many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; four siblings, Roger (Sandy) Kiley of Canaseraga, Errol Newville of Silver Springs, NY, Marilyn “Mickey” Oliver of Manchester, NY and Janice White of Arkport; as well as her nieces, nephews and cousins.

To honor her wishes there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Interment will be in the Canaseraga Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to their favorite charity.

The Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell is honored to assist Loisann’s family with the arrangements.

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