Obituary of Ronald E. Volz

Ronald “Neener” Volz ALLEGANY - Ronald Volz, known by Neener to those who loved him, 72, of Allegany, went to be with his Lord and Savior following a long and courageous battle with dementia, Parkinson’s, and kidney disease on Saturday, (February 7th, 2026), surrounded at home by his family. Born in Olean on March 8, 1953, to the late Stanley & Veronica Cook Volz, Ronald spent his childhood in the Olean area and graduated from Olean High School with the class of 1972. On June 18, 1983 he married the love of his life, Betty Jo Schoonover, who survives. Neener was employed by Conap Inc. for about thirty years before staying at home to raise his family, whom he cherished over everything else in life. His wife, as well as his surviving children, Ashley (Tad) Buchanan, Zachary (Rachel) Volz, & Bradley (Wynter) Volz will forever remember him as a man who loved his family more deeply than most could ever hope to. His love was boundless and took to new heights when he became a grandpa. There was nothing in the world more precious to Neener than hearing his grandkids call him ”Grandpa” and “Papa Neener.” In addition to his wife & children, Neener is survived by 6 grandchildren; Paige Buchanan, Carter Buchanan, Owen Buchanan, Liam Buchanan, Emilia Volz, and Lincoln Volz. He also leaves behind 4 siblings; David (Kathy) Volz, Ken (Pam) Volz, Susie (Ed) Conhiser, & Diane Scanlon, as well as more incredible friends than could be captured on paper, including Kenneth Dietemen & Walter Hollamby. Neener was predeceased by his father, Stanley Volz, his mother, Veronica Volz, his brother, Edward Volz, and his sister, Alice Rose Volz. His passing leaves a void that will be felt for the rest of our lives, but the enduring legacy of his humor, love for life, and the beautiful memories that he has left us with will help us to persevere. We love you forever. Friends will be received on Friday from 1-3PM and 6-8PM at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 W. State Rd., Olean where a prayer service will be held Saturday (February 14, 2026) at 10:30AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11AM at St. Bonaventure Church. Pastor David Tourville will be the celebrant. Burial will take place at a later date at St. Bonaventure Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Neener’s honor to the Olean Parkinson's Support Group, C/O Jami Fichter, 516 Alder St., Olean, NY 14760.