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Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Obituary: Susan J. Saunders, 64, Bolivar

Susan J. Saunders:  Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister 

Susan J. Saunders, 64, of 70 Olean Street, Bolivar, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Olean General Hospital after a short illness. 

Born on July 22, 1960, in Olean, she was a daughter of Robert and Gene (Colter) Doane.  On December 2, 1978, in San Antonio, Texas, she married Donald “Andy” Saunders who predeceased her on December 31, 2021. 

Susan was a graduate of Bolivar Central School Class.  She was a proud Bulldog. 

She was a loving wife and mother to her children, dedicated to making their lives better however she could.  She loved and adored her grandchildren.  She always kept busy making wooden décor crafts. 

She is survived by

4 Sons              Andy Saunders II                                 Wellsville

                                    Justin (Heather) Saunders       Bolivar

                                    Robert Saunders                      Bolivar

                                    Matthew (Nicole) Saunders    Wellsville

Her grandchildren       Drew (Briana) Saunders, Danika Saunders, Kendra Saunders, Quinlyn Saunders, Braden Lewis, Owen Lewis, and Abagayle Dickerson

2 Great grandchildren Ryker Saunders and Nyla Sue Lewis

A Brother                     Jeff (Dawn) Doane                               Richburg

A Sister                        Linda (Jim) Day                                    Bolivar

Several Nieces and Nephews 

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by two brothers Jack Doane and Gary Doane and a sister Judy Torrey. 

There will be no services at this time.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held later this Spring. 

Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Bolivar.