Nadine M. Rhinehart

Nadine M. Rhinehart, 81, of Allegany, NY died Tuesday morning, July 7, 2026 at The Pines, Olean, NY following a long illness.

Born April 8, 1945 in Salamanca, NY, she was the daughter of the late Lennis and Helen Matusckiewicz Yaw. She was married October 17, 1987 in Portville, NY to Norman Rhinehart, who survives.

She was a graduate of Salamanca High School, Class of 1963.

Nadine had been employed in the assembly department with Cooper Industries, Olean, NY for over 25 years and had previously been employed with the New York Telephone Company in Olean.

She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and quilting, donating hundreds of these items anonymously to various organizations throughout the years. She enjoyed watching NASCAR and the Buffalo Bills.

Surviving in addition to her husband are: two daughters, Brenda and Pamela; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Christine Bell, sister, Sandra Watt, and brothers, Richard and Wayne Yaw.

There will be no visitation.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of the family and will be announced.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY.

E-condolences can be sent to orourke.orourkefh@gmail.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.