Robert A. Baase

LITTLE VALLEY — Robert A. Baase, 70, of Little Valley, NY passed away Sunday March 8, 2026 at Olean General Hospital.

He was born April 18, 1955 in Salamanca, NY the son of the late Robert W. and Lorraine “Susie” (Smallman) Baase.

On May 3, 1986 he married the former Margaret Miles who survives.

Mr. Baase  served as an EMT and Fireman with Little Valley Vol. Fire Dept. and Seneca Nation Ambulance Service for over 30 years, his life was dedicated to service.He was an avid outdoorsman, a Cub Scout Leader and he attended Valley Christian Assembly in Salamanca, NY.He enjoyed local history and his own family history.

Besides his loving wife he is survived by a son, Thomas (Kara) Baase of East Randolph, NY and two  daughters Pamela Baase of Massena, NY and Genabeth Baase of Salamanca, NY and six grandchildren Jaxsen, O’Ryan, Freya, Zoey, Lily and Isaiah.Also surviving is a adopted daughter Kari (James) Wampler of Gowanda, NY, he also helped raise Alex Morgan, Prestyn Washington, Darius Washington and Nevaeh Morgan. He is also survived by a sister, Bonnie Baase of Little Valley, NY and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mr.Baase was predeceased by two sisters Donna Baase and Betty Mettler.

Friends may call at the Valley Christian Assembly in Salamanca, NY on Friday March 13, 2026 from 6-7pm.

Funeral services will be held on Friday March 13, 2026 at 7pm from the church.

Memorials may be made to the Valley Christian Assembly.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mentley Funeral Home Inc. 411 Rock City Street in Little Valley, NY