Joan Corson Obituary
The family of Joan Corson of Olean, New York announces her passing on June 20, 2026. Joan, born on May 24, 1935, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joan Corson to show support.
She was predeceased by: her mothers, Constance Kuzak and Bernice Kuzak; her husband Charles Corson; her children, Jim Melaro, Jeannie Melaro Stout and Joyce Ann Melaro; and her siblings, Ed Kuzak and Betty Spears.
She is survived by: her children, Jan Melaro (Bob Blovsky), Judy Gavigan (Tom) and Joseph Melaro (Laura); her stepdaughters, Amy Kieta (Michael) and Meg Thomas (Todd); her grandchildren, Brock Blovsky (Sarah), Nick Blovsky (Samantha), Jake Melaro (Jenna), Noah Melaro, Cami Rackley (Jordan), Katie Oldenberg (Jeff), Dan Gavigan (Robin), David Gavigan, Emily Botkin (Chris), Rebecca Stout, Joey Stout, Vicki Melaro and Katie Melaro; her stepgrandchildren, Eric Earley, Troy Earley (Kristina), Todd, Shane and Lauren Thomas; and her siblings, Don Kuzak (Marylyn), Dick Kuzak (Vivian) and Nancy Doner (Larry).
Donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation/Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Help at alz.org, Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Guenther Funeral Home, 1303 E. State St., Olean.
