FORESTVILLE: Bertram T. Sharp, 63, of Rt. 39, Forestville, died Saturday, July 9th, 2016 at Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk. He was born in Pottsville, PA on November 23, 1952, the son of the late Thomas B. and Clara (Bowen) Sharp.
He served in the U.S. Marines from 1971-1975 as a Sgt and worked as a Correction Officer for the New York State Department of Corrections, Gowanda, retiring after 24 years. He previously drove bus for Greyhound from 1978-1988. Mr. Sharp enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, 4 wheeling, traveling with his wife and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife Susan K. (Bolga) Sharp, of Forestville, whom he married March 18, 1989, in Woodlawn, three daughters, Shannon Sharp, Jennifer Sharp, both of Buffalo; Megan Sharp, of Forestville; a son, Thomas Sharp, of Forestville; two brothers, James (Janet) Sharp, of Reading, PA; and Richard Sharp, of Ft. Myers, FL. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren- Kayla & Imran, Kobe, Kierra, Bryan and Samantha, 1 great grandchild Nadia and several nieces & nephews.
Friends are welcome to call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM from where Funeral Services will be held Thursday morning at 11 o’clock, with Rev. James D. Hankey, pastor of the Forestville United Methodist Church, officiating.
The family suggests memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. To post condolences go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.
2 Comments
peggy youngberg
prayers and thoughts are with your entire family. he will be missed as a neighbor and friend to all
Brian Bohne
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Sharp family. I have only known Tom for a brief period (since he began working at Buffalo Auto Auction), but found him to be a really great guy.
It was always great to have him in our van and he will be truly missed by all the drivers. It is so sad that his life was cut short at such a young age. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.