Obituary: Janet Eva Presher Herne, 80, Bolivar

BOLIVAR — Janet Eva Presher Herne, of 351 Main St., passed away Wednesday (Jan. 25, 2017) at the home of her son following a brief illness. Born on Sept. 14, 1936, in Bolivar, she was a daughter of Richard J. and Ruth Jackson Presher and the stepdaughter of Ruth Morrison Presher. Janet married David Loel Herne on May 25, 1954, in Richburg. Mr. Herne preceded her in death Dec. 17, 1995. She was a graduate of the Bolivar Central School, Class of 1953, and was a graduate of Faith Emmanuel Bible Institute. Along with her husband, she owned and operated Dave’s TV and Sons in Bolivar for 35 years, retiring in 1996. Janet’s memberships include Southside Union Chapel, Olean; 4Cs Seniors Citizens Club, Bolivar, the B.R.A.G. Historical Society, Bolivar; and the RichburgWirt Historical Society. She was a life member of Odosagih Bible Conference and a member of the board of directors of Heritage AFlame Ministries in Bolivar. Surviving are three children, Kathy Brokaw of Niskayuna, David (Daisy) Herne of Bolivar and Brad (Dawn) Herne of Little Genesee; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a brother, James (Marcia) Presher of New Hampshire; two sisters, Jeanie (Kerry) Nice of Florida and Chris (Ken) McNeil, Eldred, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by three sisters, Betty Whipple, Marjorie Colley and Shirley Conway. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 29, 2017) at the Bolivar United Methodist Church. Funeral and committal services will be held following visitation at 5 p.m. Mrs. Herne’s son, David, will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery Bolivar. Memorials may be made to the B.R.A.G. Historical Society, 390 Main St., Bolivar, NY 14715; or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schaffner Funeral Home Inc., Bolivar.