Obituary of Franklin J. Chase

Franklin Joseph Chase, 35, of Olean, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday (May 2, 2021). Born September 6, 1985, he was the son of Ernest L. Chase, Jr. and Jane H. Reid Chase. Frank loved spending time with his family and friends, often making them laugh and teasing them with his jokes. He also loved walking his dog Tripp as well as his friend's dog Clubber. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved to fish, hunt and go camping. Other favorite activities included cooking, reading, drawing, watching wrestling, and he was a fan of the Buffalo Bills. Frank will be dearly missed by all who came into contact with him, as he touched many people because of his huge caring heart, contagious laugh and smile, and his huge personality. He is survived by his father Ernest, Jr. of Allegany; 2 daughters Kara Skiver and Lilliana Chase, both of Olean; 3 brothers Ernest L. Chase, III of Indiana, Randy Chase of Olean and James Chase of Allegany; 2 sisters Laura Chase and Melinda Chase, both of Olean, his nieces and nephews whom he considered his own and loved with all of his heart, including Christopher, Micheal, Heather, Justice, Chase, Dietrich, Jonathan, Garrett and Memphis; several great nieces and nephews, and his best friend Timothy J. Lemon, Jr. He was predeceased by his mother Jane H. Reid Chase on December 18, 2015. The family will receive friends on Friday (May 7, 2021) from 11am until 1pm at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 W. State Rd. Olean. A funeral service will begin at 1pm in the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com.