Stuart "Michael" Bowles

Stuart “Michael” Bowles, 68, of Drake Run, Little Valley, NY died unexpectedly Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at home.

Born March 12, 1957 in Salamanca, NY, he was the son of the late Stuart and Phyllis “Jean” Hall Bowles. He was married in Las Vegas, NV on June 30, 1979 to the former Christie Opferbeck, who survives.

Mike was the owner and operator of Mike’s Gun Shop and had previously been employed with the Cattaraugus County DPW’s bridge crew and the Town of Salamanca Highway Department.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was an avid outdoorsman, and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Surviving besides his wife are: a daughter, Brooke (Shane Hunt) Bowles, Wellsville, NY; a son, Kiel (Gloria) Bowles, Salamanca, NY; a granddaughter, Zoe Alvarez-Fluent, Salamanca, NY; three grandsons, Owen Grabowski, Quinn Bowles, both of Wellsville, Everett Bowles, Salamanca, NY; a brother, Roy Bowles, Henderson, NV; several nieces and nephews.

There will be no visitation.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of the family and will be announced.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY.

E-condolences can be sent to orourke.orourkefh@gmail.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.