Bernadette Harlan Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Bernadette Harlan of Olean, New York, who passed away at the age of 77, on September 28, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bernadette Harlan to show support.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Bernadette's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dominic Fanucci and Vincenza Fanucci (Greco); her husband Robert M. Harlan; her daughter Lynn Marie; and her sister Anne Griggs.
She is survived by: her daughters, Kristin Sanovic (Brian), Lee Schlatterer (Brian) and Amy Fustino (Paul LaPlante) of Bremerton, WA.. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home (3128 W State St, Olean, NY 14760). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Bonaventure University Chapel (101 Main St, Olean, NY 14760).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cattaraugus County SPCA, 1644 Olean-Hinsdale Rd., Olean, NY 14760. PLease use the following link to make a donation to SPCA: https://spcacattco.org.