Barbara Somers Olekna Obituary

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Start: 2023-09-11T15:15:00
End: 2023-09-11T15:15:00
Location: St. Paul's Church

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Barbara Somers Olekna (Hancock, New York), who passed away on September 5, 2023, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Somers Olekna to show support.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Russell Somers and Mary Somers; her husband David Olekna; her daughter Michelle Olekna; her caregiver Jeanine Hornby; and her cousins, Steven, Susan Sisco, Michael, Karen Sisco, Garry Sisco, Scott Sisco, Samdra McClean, Pamela Mohrman, Kathryn Mohrmann, Valerie Mohrmann and Eric Mohrmann. She was also cherished by nephews, nieces.

In lieu of flowers donation may be sent to: Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, 29 E. Main St., Hancock, NY 13783 (As she did not have any life insurance) or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel

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September 11, 2023

Marie Dungan wrote a sympathy message

“To all those gathered today to honor Barbara, we give our heartfelt sympathy. As classmates and childhood friends we treasure fond memories of times past with Barbara. Visions of her brightness and beaming smile will never fade. Marie (Creech) and Stephen Dungan”

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346 W Main St, Hancock, NY 13783

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