Obituary of Bonita Anne Carpenter

Bonita Anne "Bonnie" Carpenter of 313 South 5th Street, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at her home following an illness. Bonnie was born June 3, 1935 in Coudersport, PA and was a daughter of Monroe Martin and Gertrude Mitchell Carpenter. Bonnie graduated from Ulysses High School in 1953. She also attended the Buffalo Bible Institute from 1954 to 1955. Bonnie worked as a waitress in various restaurants in the area. She worked at Porta Case for several years and then in the stockroom at Maplehurst Industries from 1973 to 1993. Bonnie worked as a Nurses Aide for the Cattaraugus County Nursing Home from 1993 to 1998 when she retired. She was an inspector of elections for many years. Bonnie was a very active member of River's Edge United Methodist Church. She enjoyed volunteering at River's Edge United Methodist Church and other organizations. Bonnie was also a volunteer caretaker. She collected lighthouses. Bonnie is survived by six siblings, Neva Hardy Stockstill of Port Wentworth, GA, Norma Cob Nichols of Coudersport, PA, Beverly Joan Lehman of Ulysses, PA, Laura J. (Charles) Nelson of Genesee, PA, James (Ruth) Carpenter of Carbondale, PA, and Douglas M. "Skip" Carpenter of Harrison Valley, PA; and many, many nieces & nephews. Bonnie was predeceased by three brothers, Leonard C., Robert I., and Monroe Seldon Carpenter; and special friend, Dawn M. Grant. Friends will be received Saturday, December 14, 2013 at the River's Edge United Methodist Church, 10 North Main Street, Portville from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, at which time a Memorial Service will be held. The Rev. Clara E. Wilder, Pastor, will officiate. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the River's Edge United Methodist Church, 10 North Main Street, Portville, New York 14770. Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc. #646 E. State Street Olean, New York 14760. Online condolences may be made by clicking on the button above.