Mary Ellen Puleo, 60, of Salamanca died on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at the Comfort House in Wellsville. She was born in Dunkirk on December 20, 1965, daughter of Nicholas Puleo and Gloria Crawford.
Mary Ellen is survived by children, Misty-Lin and Caleb Puleo; brother, Nicholas Anthony Puleo, Jr. of Salamanca; sister, Karen (Ronald) Vecchio of Fredonia; nieces, Rhonda Vecchio of Fredonia and Sarah Laplaia of Buffalo; nephew, Nicholas Puleo; great-niece, Leayah Vechio of Dunkirk; and great-nephew, Evan Vecchio of Dunkirk. She is predeceased by her brother, Nicholas Anthony Puleo; and her sister, Kimberly Battaglia.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 28 from 2:00-3:30 PM at the Larson-Timko Funeral Home, 20 Central Avenue in Fredonia, where a funeral service will follow at 3:30 PM.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorial contributions in Mary Ellen's memory may be made to the Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 East Chestnut Street, Dunkirk, NY 14048.
Arrangements by David J. Dengler. Online condolences may be made at www.larsontimkofuneralhome.com.
