Paul L. Bastian, 88, of Shongo, NY, died Thursday, April 6,
2017 in Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Wellsville, NY. Born June 19, 1928, in Williamsport, PA, he
was the son of John Edward and Florence Logue Bastian. He was a 1945 graduate of Wellsville High
School. On December 29, 1948, in
Wellsville, he married the former Betty Fisher, who survives. A US Merchant Marine Veteran, he served
honorably from 1945 – 1946. After his
marriage, he served honorably the US Army from 1948 – 1951. He was employed by Dresser-Rand in Wellsville
in the engineering department for 40 years.
Paul enjoyed his time camping with friends and attending blue grass
festivals. He also enjoyed the home he
built in Shongo, where the beautiful countryside and nature’s surroundings were
where he truly found peace. He was very
proud to have been a generous blood donor to the Red Cross. Surviving besides his wife, Betty, are: four children, Barbara (Stephen) Clark,
Bonnie (James) Wilson, Robert (Laurie) Bastian, and John Bastian; nine grandchildren, Stephanie Clark Tanner,
Adam Clark, Robert Shelley, Christopher Shelley, James Wilson, Shelly Bastian,
Shandon Bastian Phillips, Lance Bastian, and Paul Bastian; 13 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mary K. Linza, Thelma Cott,
Shirley Bush, and Juanita Bastian;
nieces and nephews. He was
predeceased by a brother, LaRue Connor.
In keeping with Paul’s wishes, there will be no visitation or
service. Memorials may be made to the
Red Cross, David A. Howe Library, or the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements are entrusted to
Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at
www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
