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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.
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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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