Roy J. McDonald
1940-2015
BOLIVAR - Roy J. McDonald 75 of 120 Second Street passed away Wednesday November 11, 2015
unexpectedly at home. Born June 24, 1940 in Shinglehouse Pa, he was the son of Roy and Kate
Shelander McDonald.
He married the former Barbara Tarr on November 7, 1964 in Richburg. Mrs. McDonald preceded him in
death on November 17, 1994. Roy owned and operated a gas station in Buffalo and was a service
repairman for Antoon’s Appliance Store in Wellsville. Roy loved playing bingo, playing cards and listening
to music.
Surviving are seven children: Roy McDonald, Bolivar; Darlene (Jerry) Pierce, Bolivar; James (Deanna)
McDonald, Bolivar; Joe (Kristen) McDonald, Bolivar; JoEllen (Tim) Sisson, Bolivar; Marjory (Josh
Jimerson) McDonald, Salamanca and Michael McDonald, Bolivar. Also surviving are: twenty
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers: Ted McDonald, Bolivar; Ed (Patricia) McDonald,
Lockport NY; one sister Sherry (Doug) Benjamin, Florida and several nieces and nephews. Roy was
preceded in death by two brothers: James McDonald and Dick McDonald and also two sisters: Patricia
Albert and infant sister Betty McDonald.
Friends may call at the Schaffner Funeral Home Inc. Bolivar on Saturday November 14, 2015 from
11A.M.-1:30P.M, at which time funeral services will be held with Rev. Kevin Palmitier pastor of the Little
Genesee First Seventh Day Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Bowler Memorial Cemetery, Little
Genesee N.Y.
Memorials may be made to Bolivar Fire Dept. Ambulance Fund, 460 Main Street, Bolivar N.Y. 14715.
Schaffner Funeral Home
