Melinda A. Rogan
Melinda A. Rogan
Melinda A. “Lindy” Rogan, 75, of Cattaraugus passed away Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 at her home. She was born on July 13, 1950 in Gowanda, daughter of the late Richard and Jane (Fuss) Klancer.
On April 13, 1974 she married Dale Rogan who survives. For 26 years, Lindy taught Kindergarten at Cattaraugus Central School and Cattaraugus/Little Valley Central School.
If there is one simple adjective to describe Lindy, it would be “fabulous”. She was a fabulous human being, a fabulous daughter and fabulous sister to Brenda and Richard. She was also a fabulous mother to her children, Matthew and Heather. Lastly, she was a fabulous teacher to hundreds of children. From her husband, Dale; “Lindy, I will always love you and remember you for the fabulous person you were. You made this world a better place. See you on the other side.”
Besides her devoted husband of 51 years, Lindy is survived by a son, Matthew Rogan of Cattaraugus; a daughter, Heather (Jeff) Griffin of Angola; a brother, Richard (Linda) Klancer of Gowanda; and a sister, Brenda (Dan) Curry of Bend, OR. Also surviving are four grandchildren- Tyler, Kayleigh, Madison, and Gabriella, as well as several dearly loved nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 from 4-7 pm from Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 105 East Main St. in Gowanda.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 at 11 am from the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to any animal related charity or the Cattaraugus Free Library.