Tina A. Shafer
1959-2022
Bolivar
Tina A. Shafer 62 of 2292 Route 275 passed away on Monday February 7, 2022 at the Erie County Medical
Center Buffalo. Born on October 11, 1959 in Buffalo she was the daughter of John and Irene Betyn
Kozlowski.
Tina was a graduate of the Friendship Central School class of 1978. Tina was employed by the Friendship
Dairies from 1979-1995. In 2001 Tina started TLC Home Health Care Services. For 20 years she delivered
kind, caring and compassionate services to many families in the area. Her reputation of excellence and
compassion was noticed by the Jones Memorial Hospital and The Allegany County Office of The Aging,
who also referred many clients and families to her care. Tina was a member and Treasurer of the Kenyon
Andrus Post 772 American Legion Auxiliary in Bolivar. She was very involved with the Cancer Services Golf
Tournament held annually at the Bolivar Golf Course. Tina was a very caring person, giving her time and
talents to many area organizations. She was an avid reader and big Denver Broncos fan. She enjoyed her
time with family and friends at Sunny Hill Camp Grounds.
Surviving are her Loving Companion of thirty-five years Gary Faulkner Bolivar; one daughter, Lindsey
(Jessie) Vogel Hornell; one son, David (Katie) Faulkner, Wellsville, NY. She was known as Nana to her 5
grandchildren, Colton, Trenton, Sadie, Ayla and Easton. Also surviving are 3 brothers, John (Rhonda)
Kozlowski, Belfast, NY, Tony (Patricia) Kozlowski, Wellsville, NY and Jerry (Linda) Bucheister, Cuba, NY and
several nieces and nephews. The love of her life were her dogs Scooter, Charlie and Gizmo. Also special
friends, Jerry & Sheila Cole, Toni Marie Sprague, Nancy Childs, Kathy Smith, Linda Palmer and Kay
Farrington.
Friends may call the Schaffner Funeral Home, Inc. Bolivar, NY. Friday February 11, 2022 4-7 PM. Funeral
services will be held Saturday February 12, 2022 at 11 AM in the Richburg First Day Baptist Church. Pastor
Larry Allen officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery Friendship, NY.
Memorials to: Hart Comfort House, 141 East State St, Wellsville, NY 14895 or Kenyon Andrus Post 772
American Legion Auxiliary, 387 Main Street, Bolivar, NY 14715.
Schaffner Funeral Home
