Loretta B. Riehle

ALLEGANY — Loretta B. Riehle, 96, passed away peacefully Friday (Dec. 19, 2025) at the Absolut of Allegany.

Born Jan. 28, 1929, in Allegany, she was the daughter of Floyd and Helen Geise Putt. On June 30, 1948, at St. Bonaventure Church in Allegany, she married Vincent R. Riehle ,who passed away Dec. 20, 2015.

For many years, Loretta worked as a salesperson for the former Geary’s Furniture Stores in Allegany and also as a court clerk for the Town of Allegany.

She was a longtime member of St. Bonaventure Church and was also a member of the Allegany American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by one daughter, Susan E. (Michael) Rose of Georgia; two sons, Michael (Leslie) Riehle and Robert (Ruthe) Riehle, both of Allegany; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two brothers, Albert (Pam) Putt and Charles Putt, both of Allegany; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by two brothers, Robert J. Putt, and Floyd J. Putt.

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday (Dec. 27, 2025) at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 W. State Road, Olean. The service will begin at noon with Fr. Dennis J. J. Mancuso officiating. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Allegany Fire Department, Attn: Donations Committee, 188 W. Main St., Allegany, NY 14706.