Mr. Shawn Poling

1973 - 2019

Mr. Shawn Poling obituary, 1973-2019, Bradford, PA

BORN

1973

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

O'Rourke & O'Rourke Inc Funeral Home

25 River Street

Salamanca, New York

Shawn Poling Obituary

BRADFORD, Pa. - Mr. Shawn Poling, 46, of Bradford, died unexpectedly Wednesday (Sept. 18, 2019) at UPMC Chautauqua, Jamestown, N.Y.

Born Aug. 17, 1973, in Olean, N.Y., he was the son of Virgle and Sandra Poling of Bradford, and the late Evelene "Sue" Lambert Poling. He was married on Aug. 30, 2003, in Bradford, to the former Jennifer Peterson, who survives.

He was a graduate of Salamanca (N.Y.) High School, Class of 1992.

Shawn had been employed with CBRE at Dresser in Olean, as the facilities manager.

He was a very loving husband and father, who enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved children and volunteered as a coach for soccer, wrestling and T-ball.

He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and billiards player and enjoyed video games; fantasy football; country music; dancing; and his beloved dog, Bailey. He was an organ donor.

Surviving besides his wife and father, are a son, Mason Poling of Bradford; four sisters, Malesia (Ronald) Hill of Little Valley (N.Y.), Malinda (Wendell) Haines of Salamanca (N.Y.), Lari (Russell) Granger of Vale, N.C. and Susan (Douglas) Haines of Salamanca; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 22, 2019) at the O'Rourke & O'Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River St., Salamanca.

Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Monday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Glen Muller, of the Church of Christ, Sardinia, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

E-condolences can be sent to [email protected] or posted to facebook.com/onofh.

Published by The Salamanca Press on Sep. 21, 2019.
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Shawn is dearly missed. One of the last conversations we had was him telling me how beautiful he thought his wife was & how much he loved his miracle child. Blessings & may he rest in peace.

December 15, 2019

So sorry to hear of the passing of Shawn. He was a great person and far to young for his passing. Our prayers will be with you and your family.

Bob & Marsha Painter

Bob & Marsha Painter

September 26, 2019

My prays are with the family Jenny I am so sorry for your loss. Love to you Tammy Burkey

Tammy BURKEY

September 23, 2019

a loved one

September 22, 2019

There wasn't a day that went by without the mention of Shawn at Bonas engineering dept. He made quite the impact on us. He was a great friend and coworker. He is missed and we have the family in our prayers.

Mike Passmore

September 22, 2019

Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Kelly Patrone, Olean,NY

September 21, 2019

Thoughts and prayers to the Poling family. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Dawn Whitcomb-Christman

September 21, 2019

My most sincere condolences to the family

Darryl Whitcomb

September 21, 2019

Cant believe youre gone ill never forget all the good times and im truly thankful to have known you rest in peace my friend

Troy Louk

September 21, 2019

My deepest sympathy and condolences to you, Jen and Mason. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Sorry for your loss

Mary Jo Snyder

September 20, 2019

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