Alberta G. Dunbar:  Mother, Grandmother

Alberta G. Dunbar, 97, formerly of Bolivar, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024 after a brief illness.

Born on November 8, 1926, in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, she was a daughter of John E. and Gladys Livingston Somers.  On February 14, 1943, in West Barnet, Vermont, she married Kenneth Dunbar who predeceased her on August 23, 2004. 

She had been employed by Evergreen Dairy of Bolivar from 1965-1980 and also owned and operated Kenny’s Friendly Gas Station with her husband, Kenneth and sons until 1979.  In addition, she wallpapered, caned chairs, and made Christmas wreaths and garland.

Alberta was a member of the Bolivar United Methodist Church, Allegany County Senior Citizens, the exercise class, the Little Genesee Quilting Club, and Heritage Aflame Ladies prayer group.

She will be remembered for her beautiful handmade quilts, delicious fudge, and divinity.

She is survived by

5 Children                 John (Alice) Dunbar                       Richburg

                                    Gail Miller                                         Waynesboro, PA

                                    Robert (Nancy) Dunbar                Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

                                    Norman Dunbar                             Greencastle, PA

                                    Richard (Michele) Dunbar           Bolivar

12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren.

Several Nieces and Nephews

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her siblings Arwilda (Edward) Stowe, Flora Shorey, and Hezzie (Marion) Somers, a daughter in law Debbie Dunbar, and a son in law Robert Miller.

Friends will be received at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 554 South Main Street, Bolivar, on Monday, June 10, 2024 from 1-4 P.M.  A Funeral Service will begin in the funeral home at 4.  The Rev. David Herne will officiate.

Burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Bolivar.