Mary Lynn Cleary Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mary Lynn Cleary in Olean, New York, born in Eden, New York, who passed away on December 5, 2025 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Lynn Cleary to pay them a last tribute.

As Mary Lynn departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Mary Lynn may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Mary Lynn leaves behind.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clifford W. Owen and Mildred C. Owen; her son Jason Cleary; and her siblings, David Owen and Carol Markham.

She is survived by: her husband Michael Cleary; her children, Debbie Nickson and Kenny Brickel; her great grandchild Lucy; and her siblings, Clifford W. Owen Jr. (late Judy) and Ruth M. Bucki (Ron). She is also survived by her 7 grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and many wonderful friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Laing Funeral Home Inc

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December 9, 2025

Rodney Williams wrote a sympathy message

“So sorry to hear of beloved neighbor and friend passing. Her brother Cliff (Kip) was my probably closest childhood friend and next door neighbor. What a great youth we had with these Owen friends next door. I still remember playing croquet in their back yard with Bill Haley and the Comets screaming Rock around the Clock when we were kids and as we played. Many great times playing cards. Will sorely miss her loss as well as other passed Owen kids.”

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