Obituary: Harlan J. Fancher, 90, Bolivar

Bolivar - Harlan J. Fancher, 90, of 156 Evans Ave. passed away Monday January 15, 2018 in Olean General Hospital following a brief illness. Born September 28, 1927 in Bolivar, he was the son of Homer and Gladys Phillips Fancher. Harlan married the former Virginia Russell on February 13, 1948; Mrs. Fancher survives. Harlan was a former driller in the local gas fields. He was later was employed as a welder for the former Turbodyne Co. in Wellsville for twenty-three years, retiring in 1989.Following his retirement Harlan operated a watch repair shop in his home. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Gary (Lois) Fancher Black Creek, and Alan (Lois) Fancher of Cambridge, MN;  Six grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren as well as one brother, Keith Fancher of South Carolina. He was preceded in death by; a granddaughter, Angela Fancher; two sisters, Dorothy Weber, Norma Stewart and one brother Jack Fancher. There will be no prior visitation or funeral service. Burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery in Bolivar. Memorials to Richburg Fire Dept. Ambulance Fund Box 253 Richburg N.Y. 14774 Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schaffner Funeral Home Inc. Bolivar.