Obituary: Tranquil M. “Tranny” TIMPONE, 98, of Belfast

Tranquil M. “Tranny” TIMPONE, 98, of Belfast, NY, died Friday, November 22, 2024 in Olean General Hospital.  Born April 23, 1926, in Hartford, CT, she was the daughter of John and Mildred Galliachio Martell.  In 1948, in New York City, she married Robert N. Timpone, who predeceased her on July 26, 1987.  A graduate of Queens Forest Hills High School, she was employed as an office administrator by Belfast Central School.  Tranny was a member of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Belfast.  Surviving are: a daughter, Patricia (Richard) Smith; two sons, Nicholas (Debbie) Timpone and Peter Timpone; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.  In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a daughter, Linda Flaker; a son, Robert Timpone; a brother, John Martell, Jr.; and a sister, Adeline Christian.  Services will be private.  Memorials may be made to Catholic Charities, 67 E. Pearl Street, Wellsville, NY 14895.  Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.