Thomas E. Randolph
1958-2020
Cuba
Thomas E. Randolph 61 of 9401 Keller Hill Rd. and a former Ceres resident passed away on Friday
February 14, 2020 at his home in Mebane NC. Born on September 29, 1958 in Cuba he was the son of
Larry and Helen Case Randolph. Tom married the former Linda L. Wright on July 31, 1980 in Allegany, Mrs.
Randolph survives.
Tom was a graduate of Bolivar Central School class of 1976 and received a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism
and Mass Communication from St. Bonaventure University in 1981. Tom was employed as a free-lance
sports writer for the Olean Times Herald from 1987-1996 and a free-lance sports writer for the Orlando
Sentinel from 1996-2005. He later was employed as a truck driver for Multi Foods from 1994-1996, Sysco
Foods in 1996, McLane Grocery Distribution Co. 1996-2005, Stroehmann Bakeries 2005-2007 and Wal-
Mart Private Fleet from 2007 until the time of his death. Tom participated annually in the ride for
Roswell, helping to raise money for cancer research.
Surviving in addition to his wife are his mother Helen Randolph Olean, three Children; Sean (Jill)
Randolph Cuba, Shelly Woodruff Jamestown and Shane (Kimberly) Randolph Springville, nine
grandchildren, four sisters; Barbara J. (Ricky) Rupp Kingsland GA, Nancy (Doug) Hamilton
Hammondsport, Patricia (Gilbert) Colbey Lancaster PA and Susan (Mark) James Cuba, four brothers;
James Randolph Richmond VA, Kenneth (Sue) Randolph Palm Bay FL, Michael (Amy) Randolph Portville
and Andrew (Jennifer) Randolph Portville and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by
a daughter Shannon Pepper in 2015 and his father Larry Randolph.
Friends may call at the Schaffner Funeral Home Inc. Bolivar on Saturday from 10 A.M-2 P.M. Further
visitation will be held on Sunday at the Faith Bible Church Little Genesee from 1-2 P.M. Funeral services
will be held following visitation at 2 P.M. Pastor Ben Ramirez will officiate.
Burial will be in West Genesee Cemetery Obi, NY..
Memorials may be made to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, Box 644, Buffalo, NY. 14240.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schaffner Funeral Home Inc. Bolivar.
Schaffner Funeral Home
