Anita I. Wenzel Wesley

ALLEGANY — Anita I. Wenzel Wesley, 87, of North First Street, died peacefully at home Sunday (Sept. 28, 2025).

Born May 7, 1938, in Olean, she was the daughter of Robert J. and Doris A. Stephan Wenzel Sr.  In 1959, she married Joseph R. Wesley Sr., who predeceased her May 5, 2022.

Anita worked at several businesses over the years including the Castle Restaurant, Monica’s Restaurant, Blumenthal’s Sporting Goods and Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home.

She was an active life member of the Allegany American Legion Auxiliary, enjoyed going to the casino every day and making the rounds at garage and estate sales.

Surviving are her five children, Tina Lipkowski of Buffalo, Linda Pike of Buffalo, Patricia “Patsy” (Chris Maine) Wesley of Allegany, Joseph R. Wesley Jr. of Victor, and Peter Wesley of Olean; seven grandchildren, Suzie, Jake, Jeremiah, Lydia, Emma, Nick and Brianna; four great-grandchildren, Alexander, Olive, Maddie and Mira; one brother, Robert (Donna) Wenzel Jr. of Allegany; two sisters, Patricia Dickens of Las Vegas, Nev. and Judith Burns of Florida; a daughter-in-law, Lorrie Wesley of Allegany; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Joe, she was predeceased by a son, Howard E. Wesley; a brother, Richard Carl Wenzel; and three sisters, Sara Slevinski, Linda Casselleri and Diana Rzepka.

All are welcome to a memorial celebration of Anita’s life that will be held beginning at noon until 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at the Allegany American Legion, 4350 Route 417. Burial will precede the Legion gathering at 11 a.m. in Allegany Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Allegany American Legion, 4350 Route 417, Allegany, NY 14706.

Arrangements are with the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, Olean.