Obituary of Ralph Adams Olean - Ralph R. "Dick" Adams Ralph R. "Dick" Adams, of 350 Front Street , passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at his home, following a brief illness. Dick was born on January 28, 1939 in Olean and was a son of Ralph Richard and Kathryn Bryan Adams. Dick was a 1957 graduate of Olean High School . He worked as a Secretary for the Local Painter's Union . Dick then was an owner/operator, furniture refinisher, and stripper for many years at Memory of Yester Years in Allegany. Dick enjoyed roller skating and was a big NASCAR fan, especially Jeff Gordon. He owned a car at one time, racing at Olean Raceway, "in the day." Dick also enjoyed collecting antiques, family, and a good ice cream trip, especially milkshakes with his grandchildren. He loved his pet dogs. Dick is survived by; 5 children, Deborah (John) Ensell and Richard M. (Stacy) Adams both of Portville, Kathryn C. (Michael) Blough of Olean, Christopher D. Adams of Wasilla, AK, and Amy B. (Darrell) Neal of Allegany; 9 grandchildren, Beth, Kate, Nathan, Jeremy, Aidan, Devin, Thomas, Sara, and Amy; several great grandchildren; 3 siblings, Jerry (Eileen) Adams of Phoenix, AZ, Judy (Ron) Greene of Arizona, and Glenn (Dianna) Adams of Mesa, AZ; and several nieces and nephews. Dick was predeceased by an infant sister, Barbara. At Dick's request, Funeral Services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State Street , Olean . Online condolences may be made at www.LetroMcIntoshSpinkFuneralHome.com In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the SPCA of Cattaraugus County, 2944 Route 16 North, Olean , New York 14760 .