July 23, 1923 - April 27, 2009
Age 85, of Halvorsen Rd., Portageville, died April 27, 2009 at her home under hospice care.
She was born July 23, 1923 in Cato, NY, daughter of the late Mahlon and Letitia Barnes Stevens. She owned and operated Carol’s Farm Market in Portageville for almost 20 years prior to her retirement in 1996. She was a member of Portageville Community Baptist Church. For many years, she served as a Sunday School teacher and Vacation Bible School director. She served as president of the Ladies Missionary Society, Deaconess and Church Clerk. She also served as Town of Genesee Falls bookkeeper for 11 years.
Surviving are her husband, Donald VanBuskirk; her daughters, Doreen (Roger) Henry of Weedsport, NY, Carol (William) Getty of Fillmore; her brother, Leroy (Martha) Stevens of Cato, NY; her sister, Louise Mapley of Auburn, NY; 4 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; several nephews, nieces, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. She was the mother of the late Ronald Guy.
Friends may call Thursday 12 – 2 PM at Harmon-Watson Funeral Home, 35 N. Main St., Castile where a service will be held immediately following calling hours at 2 PM. Burial will be in Alger Cemetery, Hume. Memorials may be made to the Portageville Community Baptist Church, Portageville, NY 14536 or HomeCare & Hospice, 550 E. Main St., Batavia, NY 14020. Online condolences at http://www.harmon-watson.com.
April 30, 2009 : Calling Hours for Nina J. VanBuskirk - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM - At Harmon-Watson Funeral Home
April 30, 2009 : Funeral Service for Nina J. VanBuskirk - 2:00 PM - At Harmon-Watson Funeral Home