Obituary of Mary A. Rogers

Mary A. Rogers "Nanni" Olean, NY--Mary A. Rogers, formerly of 414 Wayne St. died Saturday (July 19, 2003) in The Pines Healthcare Center, Olean. Born December 11, 1909 in Olean she was the daughter of Ralph and Arcangela Palumbo Barbaro. On September 17, 1940 at St. John’s Church in Olean she married Pascal A. Rogers who predeceased her August 20, 1982. Mrs. Rogers was a lifelong resident of Olean and worked at the former Jane’s Fashion Shop and also Kneiser’s Store in Olean. She was a member of St. John’s Church and its Altar and Rosary Society, and the St. Ann’s Lodge. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and baking cookies for her family and friends. Surviving are 2 daughters Patricia (Joseph) Splain of Eldred, PA and Dolores Andros of Brewster, NY; 8 grandchildren Mark Splain, Amy (Dean) Harten, Kathleen (Steven) Kerr, Christine Splain, Matthew (Melanie) Splain, David (Melissa) Andros, Jennifer Andros and Melissa Andros; 6 great grandchildren; 3 sisters Ann Serio of Napa, CA, Mickilina Rubino of Olean and Mamie (Lou) Faistenhammer of York, PA; 2 brothers Michael (Eleanor) Barbaro of Columbus, OH and John (Millie) Barbaro of Lancaster, NY; a sister-in-law Frances Rogers of Olean and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by 1 brother Ned Barbaro and 1 sister Angela Barbaro. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9pm in the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home 3128 W. State Rd. Olean where a prayer service will be held Thursday (July 24, 2003) at 12:15pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1:00pm in St. John’s Church. Msgr. William Wangler, pastor, will be the celebrant. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday evening at 8:30pm in the funeral home. Memorials, if desired, may be made to Friends of Cattaraugus County Nursing Homes, Inc. C/O The Pines 2245 W. State St. Olean, NY or to St. John’s Church.