Dorothy A. Steadman BISHER

Dorothy A. Steadman BISHER, 76, formerly of Genesee, PA and Lockport, NY, died Saturday, January 21, 2012 in Absolute Care of Gasport, NY. Born December 16, 1935, in Genesee, she was the daughter of Richard and Hazel A. Taft Steadman. On November 17, 1956, in Genesee, she married David Roger Bisher, who predeceased her on October 23, 2001. She was employed by Simon Saw and Steel and Lewis Flower Shop, both of Lockport and owned and operated Dorothy Bisher's Dress Shop in Genesee for several years. She was a member of the Genesee Park Committee and volunteered at the Northern Tier Children's Home Thrift Store in Genesee. Surviving are: two sons, Kevin (Theresa) Bisher of Roulette, PA and Douglas (Gail) Bisher of Lockport, NY; two daughters, Rebecca (Scott Clark) McDonell of LeRoy, NY and Wanda (Thomas Jr.) Helmicki of Tonawanda, NY; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a brother, Rodger C. Steadman in 1997. Friends may call at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA, on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM, with Funeral Services following at 11:00 AM. The Rev. Deborah L. Watkins will officiate. Burial will be in Genesee Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Genesee Township Park & Recreation Committee, Genesee, PA 16923 or your local hospice organization. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.