William L. OTTO, Sr., 63, of Belmont, NY, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in his home surrounded by friends and family. Born September 14, 1961, in Olean, he was the son of James and Pauline Morris Otto. A graduate of Portville High School, he attended Alfred Technical College. He was a self-employed handyman and mechanic. Bill was a social member of Belmont American Legion Post #808 and a member of the Belmont Grange. Surviving are: five children, William L. (Kim) Otto, Jr., Tonya Harmon, Kyle Fanton, Cassandra Otto, and Melissa Segal; significant other, Sherri Noel of Belmont; several grandchildren; four siblings, Jeff Otto, Carla Dickerson, Lori Morris, and Gregory Otto; nieces and nephews. Per his wishes, there will be no services. 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.
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Thursday, April 10, 2025
Obituary: William L. Otto, 63, Belmont
William L. OTTO, Sr., 63, of Belmont, NY, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in his home surrounded by friends and family. Born September 14, 1961, in Olean, he was the son of James and Pauline Morris Otto. A graduate of Portville High School, he attended Alfred Technical College. He was a self-employed handyman and mechanic. Bill was a social member of Belmont American Legion Post #808 and a member of the Belmont Grange. Surviving are: five children, William L. (Kim) Otto, Jr., Tonya Harmon, Kyle Fanton, Cassandra Otto, and Melissa Segal; significant other, Sherri Noel of Belmont; several grandchildren; four siblings, Jeff Otto, Carla Dickerson, Lori Morris, and Gregory Otto; nieces and nephews. Per his wishes, there will be no services. 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.