Shawn G. Poling

Mr. Shawn Poling, 46, of Bradford, PA died unexpectedly Wednesday evening, September 18, 2019 at UPMC Chautauqua, Jamestown, NY.

Born August 17, 1973 in Olean, NY, he was the son of Virgle (Sandra) Poling of Bradford, PA and the late Evelene “Sue” Lambert Poling. He was married on August 30, 2003 in Bradford, PA to the former Jennifer Peterson, who survives.

He was a graduate of Salamanca High School, Class of 1992.

Shawn had been employed with CBRE at Dresser in Olean, NY 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, Bradford, PA; four sisters, Malesia (Ronald) Hill, Little Valley, NY, Malinda (Wendell) Haines, Salamanca, NY, Lari (Russell) Granger, Vale, NC, Susan (Douglas) Haines, Salamanca, NY; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Friends may call at the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY on Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 3 – 7 p.m.

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, NY, 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 orourke.orourkefh@gmail.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.