Obituary of Richard R. Gleason

Richard R. “Dick” Gleason Hinsdale, NY Richard R. “Dick” Gleason, 69, of 3868 Main St., passed away Sunday (February 19, 2023) at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in Springville after a long illness. Born November 18, 1953 in Franklin, IN, he was the son of Harold and Janice Remilard Gleason. On January 28, 1995 in Allegany, he married Toni J. Hooper who survives. Dick was a 1972 graduate of Cuba Central School and later received an associates degree from Alfred State College. At the age of 29 he enlisted in the US Army and served both active and reserve duty for a combined 12 years. He worked for Dresser Rand Co. in Olean for over 30 years as an electrician prior to his retirement. Dick was currently serving as 2nd vice commander for the Hinsdale American Legion Post 1434. He enjoyed classic cars, loved golfing, and was skilled in the art of Intarsia woodworking. Surviving besides his wife Toni are his mother Janice Gleason of Cuba; a daughter Elizabeth Lute of Hinsdale; 2 grandchildren Hannah and Sarah; 3 siblings Bob (Kim) Gleason of Cuba, Don (Kathy) Gleason of Loris, SC, and Debbie Congdon of Dunlap, IL; a stepdaughter Jessica Collins of Bradford, PA; 5 step-grandchildren, Samantha, Liam, Logan, Marcus, and Stanley; a daughter-in-law Vickie Collins of Sandusky, OH, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father; a son-in-law Billy Lute; a brother-in-law Tom Hooper, and a stepson David Collins. The family will receive friends on Friday (February 24, 2023) from 11am until 1pm at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 W. State Rd., Olean. A funeral service will begin at 1pm, officiated by Rev. Rick Price, pastor of the Church of Christ in Bradford. Burial will follow in Hinsdale Cemetery, Maplehurst. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.