Wanda R. Corcoran

Wanda R. Corcoran          “beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and Gigi”

OLEAN, NY---Wanda R. Corcoran, 79, of Olean, passed away with her loving family by her side on Friday, January 2, 2026, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, after a short illness.

Born on Friday, November 8, 1946 in Clara, PA, she was a daughter of Anthony and Emma Wakely Petrosewitz. On October 5, 1968 in St. Mary’s of the Angels Catholic Church in Olean, she married Charles A. “Chuck” Corcoran, who survives.

Wanda was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse, PA. She was also a graduate of the former Olean Business Institute in Olean.

Wanda was employed at several stores located in the Olean Center Mall. She had also sold advertising for WMNS and WJQZ.

She was a member of St. Mary’s of the Angels Catholic Church in Olean. She loved to decorate her home and her family’s homes. She loved to sew. She also loved animals, especially her cats. She was a supporter of local animal shelters. She always loved coordinating the family beach trip to Sea Isle City, NJ where she loved spending time at the shore. Wanda’s greatest loves were her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 57 years, Chuck; two children, Lisa (Kent) Wichert of Shinglehouse, PA; Mark (Katelynn) Corcoran of Portville; nine grandchildren, Ryan (Margie) Wichert, Chelsea (Andrew) Bean, Lindsey (Adam) Jandrew, Jake Wichert, Jillian (Jake) Geiling, Noah Wichert, Ashley Corcoran, Carter Corcoran, and Fynnleigh Corcoran; six great-grandchildren, Abra Wichert, Archer Bean, Brooks Bean, Beau Jandrew, Emmie Jandrew, and Jack Jandrew; a great-grandchild to be born in July; a sister, Toni Kay Williams of Clara, PA; a nephew, Chris (Stephanie) Williams; and several cousins.

In addition to her parents, Wanda was predeceased by an infant sister, Jane Petrosewitz.

Private funeral services will be held in the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA. The Rev. Thomas Brown, pastor of St. Theresa Catholic Church, Shinglehouse, PA, will officiate. Burial will be in Clara Cemetery, Clara, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Wanda’s name may be made to the SPCA in Cattaraugus County, 2944 NY 16, Olean, NY 14760.

Wanda’s family has entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Wanda, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.