Michele J. Benham Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on March 12, 2026, at the age of 65, Michele J. Benham in Olean, New York passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond W. Carapellatti and Patricia A. Barr Carapellatti; her father-in-law Kenneth Benham; her brother Mark Carapellatti; and her nephew Jason Tucker.

She is survived by: her husband Greg Benham; her son Bradly; her siblings, Raymond Carapellatti (Gail), Richard Carapellatti (Helena), Paul Carapellatti (Lynn) of Hinsdale, Mary Ann Dupree (Robert) and Susan Tucker (Michael) of Olean; and her close friends, Becky Mosak and Sue Russell. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Cattaraugus County SPCA, 2944 NY-16, Olean, NY 14760.