Susan C. Lindamer
1942-2021
Bolivar
Susan C. Lindamer 78 of 57 Olean Street 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. Along
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. She attended Southside Union Chapel Olean, was a member of Allegany
County Compeer Program, and received the volunteer of the year award, a founding member of the
Treasure Chest Bolivar, participated actively in the Bible Study at the Bradley House and opened her home
to foster displaced teens.
Sue was an avid reader, crafter, and Buffalo Bills fan. She 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 had five children. Dr. Laurie Lindamer PhD. Cardiff by the Sea CA, Christine (Kevin) Morsman
Bolivar, Susan (Timothy) Witter Caledonia, Richard (Lisa) Lindamer Lewiston, Sarah Crump Bolivar. Also
surviving are fifteen grandchildren, Emma, Abigail, Jessika, Alicia, Kevin, Anna, Elizabeth, Rachael, Molly,
Tucker, Lexi, Sophie, Jonah, Lydia, and Micah; four great-grandchildren; former son-in-law Benjamin
Crump Bolivar; two brothers Daniel (Rochelle) Gabler Olean and William Gabler Wellsville; beloved
caregiver Justine Dodaro. She was preceded in death by a sister Rebecca Gabler.
Friends may call at the Schaffner Funeral Home Inc. Bolivar on Wednesday April 21, 2021 from 4-7 P.M.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday April 22, 2021 at the Bolivar United Methodist Church at 11
A.M. Rev. David Herne of the Heritage AFlame Ministries will officiate. Burial will be in Allegany
Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Allegany County Mental Health Association, 45 North Broad Street,
Wellsville, NY 14895 or Allegany County Cancer Services, 100 South Highland Avenue, Wellsville, NY
14895.
Schaffner Funeral Home