Leland Foster ‘Lee’ Tuttle Jr.

PORTVILLE — Leland “Lee” Foster Tuttle Jr. passed away Sunday (Oct. 11, 2026) at Olean General Hospital.

Lee was born Sept. 11, 1942, the son of Leland and Vivian Libby Tuttle. Lee married Barbara Wisel on March 15, 1969, at the Christ United Methodist Church in Olean.

He graduated from Olean High School in 1960. Lee served in the U.S. Army from 1964–1968. He was in an elite intelligence branch referred to as ASA (Army Security Agency).

Lee worked as an assistant foreman, in the composing room, at the Olean Times Herald.

He enjoyed golfing, camping, swimming and traveling.

Lee is survived by his wife; daughter, Jennifer Lee Tuttle; sister, Joy Tuttle Keifer; and brother, Seth V. Tuttle.

He was predeceased by his parents; and brother, AJ Tuttle.

Per Lee and his family’s wishes there will be no services. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Guenther Funeral Home Inc., 1303 E. State St., Olean.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.guentherfh.com.