Alberta G. Dunbar, 97, formerly of Bolivar, passed away
Thursday, June 6, 2024 after a brief illness.
Born on November 8, 1926, in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, she was
a daughter of John E. and Gladys Livingston Somers. On February 14, 1943, in West Barnet,
Vermont, she married Kenneth Dunbar who predeceased her on August 23,
2004.
She had been employed by Evergreen Dairy of Bolivar from
1965-1980 and also owned and operated Kenny’s Friendly Gas Station with her
husband, Kenneth and sons until 1979. In
addition, she wallpapered, caned chairs, and made Christmas wreaths and
garland.
Alberta was a member of the Bolivar United Methodist Church,
Allegany County Senior Citizens, the exercise class, the Little Genesee
Quilting Club, and Heritage Aflame Ladies prayer group.
She will be remembered for her beautiful handmade quilts,
delicious fudge, and divinity.
She is survived by five children: John (Alice) Dunbar of Richburg,
Gail Miller of Waynesboro, PA, Robert (Nancy) Dunbar of Rehoboth
Beach, Delaware, Norman Dunbar of Greencastle,
PA and Richard (Michele) Dunbar of Bolivar; 12 grandchildren, 20 great
grandchildren, 3 great- great grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased
by her siblings Arwilda (Edward) Stowe, Flora Shorey, and Hezzie (Marion)
Somers, a daughter in law Debbie Dunbar, and a son in law Robert Miller.
Friends will be received at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home
& Memorial Service, Inc., 554 South Main Street, Bolivar, on Monday, June
10, 2024 from 1-4 P.M. A Funeral Service
will begin in the funeral home at 4. The
Rev. David Herne will officiate.
Burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Bolivar.
