Obituary of Eileen Bell

Eileen C. Bell Hinsdale, NY Eileen C. Bell of 1494 Flanigan Hill Rd. passed away Sunday (October 12, 2014) at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born May 6, 1933 she was the daughter of George and Mary Walters Putt. On September 19, 1950 in Richburg she married Henry J. Bell who predeceased her July 14, 2004. Mrs. Bell formerly resided in the Richburg, Bolivar and Friendship areas and worked for 38 years for the American Tile Co. in Olean before retiring in 1995. She enjoyed gardening, watching cooking shows on television and western movies, especially ones starring John Wayne. She was also an avid Buffalo Sabres fan. She loved her many cats and her pride and joy was her dog Ted. Surviving are 2 daughters Charlotte (Robyn) Burrell of Angelica and Nancy (Bill) Bastian of Wellsville; an adopted son Jason Bell of California; 3 grandchildren Carrie (Stephen) Clayson, Mike (Bobbi Jo) Wilber and Chris Bastian; 13 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by 2 grandchildren Kevin Wilber and Michele Wilber; 3 brothers James Putt, Leon Putt and Kenneth Putt, Sr. and a sister Sarah Bodrieau. Private graveside services will be held at the Hinsdale Cemetery in Maplehurst on Thursday (October 16, 2014). Arrangements are under the direction of the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, Olean. Memorials may be made to the Marie Lorenz Dialysis Center, 623 Main St. Olean, NY 14760. Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com.