OGH COVID-19 Memorial Service

Chaplains of the Pastoral Care Dept. at Olean General Hospital will be offering a memorial service on August 24th at 6:30 pm at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels in Olean, NY. The purpose of the service is to honor the memory of 96 patients who passed away at OGH due to COVID-related illness. This service is open to the public and honors previous patients of all ages, races and faiths. In addition, a moment of silence will be offered in memory of all who passed away outside of the hospital. The programs will honor those lost to COVID at BRMC and OGH as well as those who passed away elsewhere. Names will be read, followed by bell ringing and lighting of candles. Program organizers Stacy Williams and the Rev. Vickie Hedlund wanted to hold this important service once they felt it was safe to do so. “Our communities have experienced loss due to this terrible virus and it’s important to remember them and comfort their loved ones,” they said. Olean’s service will be at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels. Services will honor those of all faiths. Service will be live streamed on the church’ website, https://www.smaolean.org/ and Facebook pages - @BasilicaOlean.