Susan C. (Gabler) Lindamer
1942 - 2021

BOLIVAR - Susan C. Lindamer, 78, of 57 Olean St., passed away on Saturday (April 17, 2021) at home, following a lengthy illness.

Born Aug. 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 and 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 dept., from 1984-2005.

She attended Southside Union Chapel, Olean; was a member of Allegany Co. Compeer Program, where she received the Volunteer of the Year award; was a founding member of the Treasure Chest in Bolivar and participated actively in the Bible study at the Bradley House. She opened her home to foster displaced teens.

Sue was an avid reader and crafter, and a 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, she is survived by five children, Dr. Laurie Lindamer PhD. of Cardiff by the Sea, Calif., Christine (Kevin) Morsman of Bolivar, Susan (Timothy) Witter of Caledonia, Richard (Lisa) Lindamer of Lewiston and Sarah Crump of Bolivar; 15 grandchildren, Emma, Abigail, Jessika, Alicia, Kevin, Anna, Elizabeth, Rachael, Molly, Tucker, Lexi, Sophie, Jonah, Lydia and Micah. four great-grandchildren, a former son-in-law, Benjamin Crump of Bolivar; two brothers, Daniel (Rochelle) Gabler of Olean and William Gabler of Wellsville; and beloved caregiver, Justine Dodaro.

Preceded in death by a sister, Rebecca Gabler.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday (April 21, 2021) at the Schaffner Funeral Home Inc., Bolivar. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday (April 22, 2021) at the Bolivar United Methodist Church. Rev. David Herne, of Heritage AFlame Ministries, will officiate. Burial in Allegany Cemetery.