Chase R. Vogtli

OLEAN — Chase R. Vogtli, 19, of Olean, passed away Tuesday (Nov. 3, 2026) at Roswell Park in Buffalo, following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born June 19, 2007, in Olean, the son of Robert and Marnie Butler Vogtli who survive.

Chase was a 2025 graduate of Olean High School, where he played varsity baseball and soccer. He was attending Finger Lakes CC, where he was on the baseball team.  He also played baseball for the New York Stingers.

Besides his loving parents, he is survived by his brother, Cal Vogtli of Olean; his paternal grandparents, James and Susan Vogtli of Collins; and his maternal grandparents, Carl and Rita Butler of Washington, Pa. He is also survived by two aunts, Molly (Robert) Klaich of Wexford, Pa. and Jennifer (Eric) Donnelly of Seven Fields, Pa.; and an uncle, Matthew (Natalie) Butler of Crystal Lake, Ill.  He was lucky to have loving cousins, Sarah, Ryan, Madelyn, Ayden, Sydney and Dominic; along with his sweet dog, Rocco.

A celebration of Chase’s life will be held at 6 p.m. Monday (Nov. 9, 2026) at Believers Chapel, 2000 Constitution Ave. Olean.

Memorials may be made to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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