Robert G. Near Obituary

Robert G. “Bob” Near
Beloved Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather

Robert G. "Bob" Near, 88, of 503 Rte. 446 passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Pines Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Olean surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on October 10, 1927, in Bradford, PA he was the son of George and Genevieve Seeker Near. Bob was married for 53 years to Martha L. Henry who predeceased him on March 17, 2011.

He was a Untied States Army Veteran having served in World War II as an ambulance driver and surgeon's assistant. Bob was a member of the Laborers' Union Local 621 and took great pride in his masonry work for various construction companies, and retired from Bradley Builders in Olean. Bob enjoyed working in his yard, gardening, and watching the Buffalo Bills, but mostly spending time with his family and visiting with his friends.

Surviving are three daughters, Bobbi (John) Koehler of Brockport, Jennifer (Donald) Baldwin of Cuba, and Rhonda (Mark) Gross of Cuba; one stepson, James (Peggy) Daugherty of Hinsdale; one step daughter, Leslie (Paul Moran) Weaver of Rochester; 19 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull Street, Cuba on Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at which time funeral services will be held. The Rev. John Asquith, pastor of the Black Creek Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Bellville Cemetery, Town of New Hudson.

Memorial's if desired may be made to a veterans' charity of donor's choice.

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