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Susan C. Lindamer, 78, passed away on Saturday April 17, 2021 at home following a lengthy illness. Born August 29, 1942 in Olean she was the daughter of Francis and Norma Riggs Gabler. Sue was a graduate of the Olean High School class of 1960. Sue attended Geneseo State University, St. Bonaventure University, and received an Associate Degree in Business from Jamestown Community College. Sue was employed by various Bolivar area businesses including Nicholson’s Flower Shop. Alo...ng with her business partner Sharon Morris, she owned and operated the Lady Bug Boutique in Bolivar for five years. Sue was employed by the Olean Times Herald as the District Manager of the Circulation Department from 1984-2005. Sue attended the Southside Union Chapel in Olean, was a member of the Allegany County Compeer Program where she received the Volunteer of the Year award, was a founding member of the Treasure Chest in Bolivar, actively participated in the bible study at the Bradley House, and opened her home to foster displaced teens. She was also an avid reader, and crafter, and Buffalo Bills Fan, and was very strong in her faith. Above all Sue was a loving mother and grandmother, and loved her cats. Along with her former husband Richard C. Lindamer, Sue is surivived by five children: Dr. Laurie Lindamer PhD, Cardiff by the Sea, CA; Christine (Kevin) Morsman, Bolivar; Susan (Timothy) Witter, Caledonia; Richard (Lisa) Lindamer, Lewiston; and Sarah Crump, Bolivar; 15 grandchildren: Emma, Abigail, Jessika, Alicia, Kevin, Anna, Elizabeth, Rachael, Molly, Tucker, Lexi, Sophie, Jonah, Lydia, and Micah; and four great-grandchildren. Sue is also survived by former son-in-law Benjamin Crump, Bolivar; two brothers Daniel (Rochelle) Gabler, Olean; William Gabler, Wellsville; and beloved caregiver Justine Dodaro. She was preceded in death by a sister, Rebecca Gabler. Visitation will be held at the Schaffner Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 21st from 4-7 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday April 22st at the Bolivar United Methodist Church at 11 AM with Rev. David Herne of the Heritage AFlame Ministries officiating. Burial will be in Allegany Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Allegany County Mental Health Association (45 North Broad St. Wellsville, N. 14895) or Allegany County Cancer Services (100 South Highland Ave. Wellsville, NY 14895).

Ronald Stabley, 80, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College, after an illness. Ron was born on July 1, 1940, in Williamsport, PA to Leslie and Minnie Olson Stabley. In 1976, he married the former Linda Fowler in Bolivar, who survives. He was a graduate of Williamsport High School and Mansfield University. He had been employed as a Biology and Chemistry Teacher at Bolivar Central School for 32 years. For a short period of time he owned... a sub shop in Olean, New York and for a short time in Alfred, New York with partners. After retiring from teaching he moved to State College, PA where he worked at Shaner Hotels where he inspected hotels for about ten years before settling down in retirement and followed the PSU wrestling team. Ron enjoyed carving wooden decoys and took first place with a carving of a Canadian Goose in a Wellsville Art School Contest. He was on the second-place team in the One Fly Man Fly Fishing Tournament. He also took first place in the Pine Creek Canoe Race and sang with a Barbershop Quartet for a period of time. For many summers he painted houses with a group of teachers. He also was active in coaching track, wrestling, and cross country at Bolivar Central School. Ron loved his beloved wife Linda until his passing and said God Bless to all of those that touched his life. He loved the small town of Bolivar where he lived and worked for over 30 years. He was a social member of the Bolivar American Legion Post 772 where he cooked Sunday Breakfast for a while. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Linda, daughter Kim Conde, and step-daughter Kris R. Dibble, along with eight grandchildren Devin, Connor, Bella, Abby, Joe, Justin, Rochelle, and Benjamin, his brother Wayne Stabley, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sister Barbara Canfield and a step-son Ricky Wareham. Graveside services will be held in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Bolivar at a date and time to be announced.

Lawrence W. Larry Rossman, 95, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2021 at Jones Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Surviving are a son, a daughter, seven grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Larry is also survived by a brother and several nieces and nephews.... Visitation will be held on Monday, March 22nd from 4-7 P.M. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 23nd at 11:00 A.M., Rev. Alva Cornell will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Bolivar, New York. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Bolivar Fire Department (460 Main Street, Bolivar 14715), the Bolivar United Methodist Church (80 Friendship St., Bolivar, NY 14715), or to a charity of the donors choice. To read Larry's full obituary, please visit www.schaffnerfuneralhome.com

Sue Ann Ahl, 56, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday December 26, 2020. In addition to her husband Sean, Sue is survived by her three children, Heather (Chris) Snyder, Bolivar; Nick (Jamie) Snyder, Philadelphia PA; and Tomiko (Marty) Peterson, Bolivar; three grandchildren, Hannah Wiatrowski, Calyn Todd, and James Peterson. She is also survived by three siblings, Bebe (Roger) Smith Joshua TX; Tomi Carroll, Burleson TX; David (Jodi) Lockwood, Bolivar, and two close fam...ily friends Connie White and Becky Fethers, as well as several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and extended family. There will be no prior visitation and a celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. Memorials may be made to the SPCA serving Allegany County (5440 Rt. 19 Belmont, NY 14813) or the American Cancer Society (6725 Lyons St. Box 7 East Syracuse, NY 13057). To read Sue's full obituary, please visit www.schaffnerfuneralhome.com

Melony Jean James, 96, passed away on Friday, December 11th in the Pines Health and Rehabilitation Center in Olean following a lengthy illness. Surviving are three sons, seven grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother and several nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held in the Schaffner Funeral Home, with burial in East Sharon Cemetery, Shinglehouse, PA.... To read Melony's full obituary, please visit www.schaffnerfuneralhome.com

Janet M. Nichols, 64, passed away on Thursday, October 22nd in the Millard Fillmore Hospital Buffalo following a brief illness. Surviving in addition to her husband Steven are two children, three step-children, ten grandchildren, as well as five brothers, one sister, and several nieces and nephews. ... Visitation will be held on Wednesday October 28th from 4-7PM. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, October 29th at 11 AM with Pastor Alva Cornell of the Bolivar United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Olean. To read Janet's full obituary, please visit www.schaffnerfuneralhome.com

Betty L. Wilson, 91, passed away on Saturday August 1, 2020 at the Guthrie Corning Hospital following a brief illness. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 7th from 10AM - noon, with funeral services immediately following. Burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery, in Bolivar. To read Betty's full obituary, please visit www.schaffnerfuneralhome.com

Richard H. Monroe, 91, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at the Wellsville Manor Care Center following a lengthy illness. Among Dick’s most notable projects are a mural in the former Twin Towers building in New York City, the Mickey Mouse logo on Disney’s first cruise ship, and a portrait of Cpl. Jason Dunham for the USS Jason Dunham which was commissioned by the US Navy. Dick’s talent is also on full display locally at Kenyon Andrus Post 772 American Legion where he did... many portraits of area veterans, along with several industrial paintings of bridges and towers. Surviving in addition to his wife are three stepchildren; Linda (Kevin) Matteson, Bolivar; Barton (Ellen) Barnes, Wellsville; Stacy (Dave Pieczynski) Boyer, Portville. He is also survived by his five grandchildren Randi, Abby, McKenzie, Logan, and Gabrielle; three great-grandchildren Parker, Londyn, and Beau, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at the Schaffner Funeral Home Inc. in Bolivar on Saturday, August 8, 2020 from 1-3 PM. Memorial Services will immediately follow at 3 PM with Rev. David Herne of the Heritage AFlame Ministries officiating. Burial will be in Knights Creek Cemetery, Scio. Memorials may be made to the SPCA Serving Allegany County, Box 381 Wellsville, NY 14895. To read Dick's full obituary, please visit www.schaffnerfuneralhome.com

Bonnie J. Rockefeller 71, passed away on Sunday, October 11th at home surrounded by her family following a lengthy illness. Surviving, in addition to her husband William, are three children, eight grandchildren, one brother, three nieces, and a nephew. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 14th from... 11AM - 1PM. Funeral Services will immediately follow visitation with Pastor Kevin Palmitier of the Followers of the Way Church, Friendship officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Lawn Cemetery in Bolivar. To read Bonnie's full obituary, please visit www.schaffnerfuneralhome.com

Carolyn G. Stives, 70, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 in the Olean General Hospital following a lengthy illness. Carolyn is survived by her sister-In-law, several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Visitation will be held on Friday October 9th from 1-3PM. Funeral Services will be held following visitation at 3PM, with Pastor Larry Allen of the Richburg First Day Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Hallsport Cemetery. ... Memorials may be made to Total Senior Care (519 North Union St. Olean, NY 14760). To read Carolyn's full obituary, please visit www.schaffnerfuneralhome.com

Joyce G. George, 85, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at the Jones Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. Surviving are Joyce's three children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 1st at 2PM in the Portville Baptist Church with Pastor Brandon Hollis officiating. Burial will be in York’s Corners Cemetery, Willing NY. Memorials to the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the ...family. To read Joyce's full obituary, please visit www.schaffnerfuneralhome.com

Willett F. Burdick, 93, passed away on Tuesday, August 25th at home following a lengthy illness. Surviving are two children, seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson.... Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 29th from 11AM - 1PM. Funeral services will follow visitation at 1PM with Pastor Larry Allen of the Richburg First Day Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Friendship. Memorials may be made to Home Care & Hospice (1225 West State St. Olean, NY 14760). To read Willett's full obituary, please visit www.schaffnerfuneralhome.com

Carolyn S. Hackett, 85, passed away on Friday August 7, 2020 shortly after admission to the Jones Memorial Hospital. Surviving are Carolyn's two daughters, two sons, seventeen grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, along with her two sisters, one sister-in-law, one brother-in-law, and one aunt. Visitation will be held on Tuesday August 11, 2020 from 4-7PM. Funeral Services will be held from the funeral home on Wednesday, August 12th at 1...1 AM with Pastor Tim Taylor of the Crosstown Alliance Church Shinglehouse, PA officiating. Burial will be in Bowler Memorial Cemetery Little Genesee, NY. To read Carolyn's full obituary, please visit www.schaffnerfuneralhome.com