Carol A. Riehle
Loving Mother and grandmother
Carol A. Riehle, 80, 54 Depot Street, Friendship, passed
away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Olean General Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Born on January 3, 1938, in Olean, she was a daughter of Robert and Mildred
Clayton.
She was a graduate of Olean High School. She had worked for ACME Electric Corp of Cuba
for 33 years prior to retiring.
Carol was a longtime member of the Allegany County 4-H
program where she taught dog obedience for many years to numerous
children. She was also a member of the
Friendship American Legion Post 1168 Auxiliary.
She enjoyed gardening, flowers, stained glass, and loved all
animals. Surviving are two sons, Michael (Brenda) Riehle of Belmont and Stephen
(Jackie) Riehle of Duke Center, PA; 3 daughters, Michele (Michael) Bidwell of Friendship,
Sharon (Jerry) Glasspoole of Friendship,
Tracey (John) Brinkmann of Friendship; 19 grandchildren and 19 great
grandchildren; Her longtime loving companion of 33 years Jerry Faulkner of
Friendship; One Step Sister, Donna. She was preceded in death by her parents. The
Family will receive friends at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial
Service, Inc., 9 Bull Street Cuba, on Sunday, May 20, 2018 from Noon until 3:00
p.m. at which time funeral services will be held. The Rev. Becky Worth, will officiate. Burial
will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Friendship, New York. Online condolences may
be sent to the family at www.rinkerfuneralhome.com.
