Obituary: Alfred J. Cowell Sr.,75, of Olean

OLEAN - Alfred J. Cowell Sr.,75, of 401 Alder St. passed away on Saturday June 23, 2018 at home following a lengthy illness. He was born December 11, 1942 in Sayre PA. He was the son of Ernest and Anna Mae Vanderpool Cowell. Alfred was employed in the construction industry with various area companies. Surviving are three children, Anna Scott and Helen Cooley both of Vero Beach FL and Alfred (Rose Chapman) Cowell Friendship; five grandchildren including Allen Cowell and two great-grandchildren; one brother, Norman (Jeanie) Cowell of Bolivar; two sisters, Diane (Doc) Morrison of Little Genesee and Darlene Hall of Cuba. He was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. A memorial service will be held on Saturday June 30, 2018 at 11 a.m. in the Schaffner Funeral Home Inc. in Bolivar. Rev. David Herne of the Heritage AFlame Ministries will officiate.