Obituary of June C. Kamler

Olean, NY June C. Kamler, a resident of The Pines Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Olean, passed away peacefully Sunday (June 12, 2016). Born June 2, 1920 in Machias she was a daughter of Edson and Emma Chaffee. On June 2, 1941 in Olean, she married E. Harold Kamler who predeceased her September 16, 1985. Mrs. Kamler spent her life bringing the love of music to children and adults in the Olean and Allegany areas through teaching them how to play the piano and organ. She also played the organ at many of the churches in Olean and Allegany. In addition to her love of playing the piano and organ, she enjoyed her family home at Cuba Lake and also doing needlework, knitting and reading. She was a member of St. Bonaventure Church. Surviving are 2 daughters Kay F. Molenda of Olean and Judy (Frank) Pastore of Allegany; 4 grandchildren Michael (Jackie) Molenda of Salisbury, NC, Stephen (Allison) Pastore of Greencastle, PA, Tom (Kristeen) Pastore of West Palm Beach, FL, Anne Marie (Brian) Golley of Greenhurst; 10 great grandchildren Brittany, Bailey and Michael Molenda, Austin Pastore, Mia, Ella, Thomas and Michael Pastore and Gavin and Matthew Golley. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by a daughter Paula Kamler on October 28, 1969 and 3 sisters Edith Factor, Lucille Bradley and Jane Vance. The family will be present to receive friends from 10:30 to 11:00am on Thursday (June 16, 2016) at St. Bonaventure Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00am in the church. Rev. James Vacco, OFM, pastor, will be the celebrant. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Bonaventure Church or to a charity of the donor's choice. The Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, Olean is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com.