Obituary of Donald R. Deibler

Donald R. Deibler Little Genesee, NY Donald R. Deibler of 8122 Willow Brook Rd. passed away Friday (May 20, 2016) at the Arnot-Ogden Hospital in Elmira after a long illness. Born August 8, 1949 in Olean he was the son of Lynn and Ellamae Lyman Deibler. On July 7, 1973 at St. Raphael's Church in Eldred, PA he married Pamela M. Hepfer who survives. Donald was a 1967 graduate of Olean High School and lived and worked in Olean for all of his life. He was first employed for AVX Corporation and at the age of 21 he began working for Cooper Industries and retired after 41 years of employment. He was a family man first and enjoyed his time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He passionately loved the game of golf and he used to enjoy hunting when he was younger. Surviving besides his wife are 2 sons Aaron Deibler of Timmonsville, SC and Adam (Colleen) Deibler of Olean; 2 granddaughters Brooklyn and Reagan Deibler; 3 siblings Gary (Joan) Deibler of N. Chili, Karen (Albert) Anastasia of Cuba and Dennis (Ann) Deibler of Gastonia, NC; several cousins; 1 aunt; 1 uncle; and nieces and nephews including a special niece Joelle who always called him "Unc", and her sister Amy. Friends will be received on Tuesday (May 24, 2016) from 10am-1pm at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home 3128 W. State Rd. Olean. Funeral services will begin at 1pm in the funeral home. Rev. Marie Meeks, pastor of Bethel Lutheran Church in Portville, will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Olean. Memorials may be made to a cancer services organization of the donor's choice.