FORESTVILLE: Denise L. Olsen, 60, of Pearl Street, Forestville, passed away, Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Dunkirk on September 24, 1963, the daughter of Norley (Matter) Richter, of Forestville and the late Harold Richter, Jr.<\/p>\n
Denise was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1982 and at one time worked for Bailey Manufacturing and the former Forest Lanes Bowling Alley, both in Forestville. She enjoyed bowling, reading & her dogs.<\/p>\n
Survivors include a step daughter, Shannon Olsen, of Wisconsin; three sisters, Stacey (Chris) Kulpa, of Cassadaga; Tammy (Garry) Olsen, of Forestville; Vickie Richter, of Fredonia, two brothers, Bob (Shirley Pogue) Richter, of Findley Lake; and Randy (Kris) Richter, of Forestville. Also surviving are two step grandchildren Derek Provenzano & Brandon Dykeman, several nieces & nephews and best friend Beth Benchley. Besides her father she was predeceased by her husband Harry W. Olsen, Jr., a brother Harold “Butch” Richter III, a sister Cheryl Lidlow and best friend Nate Stevens.<\/p>\n
Friends are welcome to call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM from where Funeral Services will be held Saturday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment will follow in Forestville Cemetery.<\/p>\n
The family suggests memorials may be made either to Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care, 20 W. Fairmount Avenue, Lakewood, NY 14750 or to the American Cancer Society, 101 John J. Audubon Parkway, Amherst, NY 14228-1198. To post condolences go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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