Sharon (Deneen) Potmesil


Sharon (Deneen) Potmesil

STOCKTON, NY — Sharon D. Potmesil age 75 of Bear Lake passed away Thursday afternoon May 11, 2023 at the Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY surrounded by her husband Sidney H. Potmesil II of fifty years and other family members by her side .

Born in Gowanda, NY February 18, 1948 the daughter of Charles “Doc” and Jeanette (Rogers) Deneen .

She graduated from Gowanda Central class of 1966 and went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Fredonia State College .

Sharon began her teaching career in Springville where she taught Kindergarten at Springville Elementary School in the 70’s. While in Springville, Sharon also worked as a Residential Camp Program Director for the Diocese of Buffalo. She left full time teaching when her son Sidney H. Potmesil III was born . Her husband was employed with the U. S. Air Force which had them moving to different Air Force Bases throughout the United States and overseas. She also was a consultant for a number of years for various organizations including the Girl Scout Council of Buffalo and Erie County . Sharon held civilian positions related to childhood development through various Air Force Base’s she held these positions which included; Travis Air Force Base in California and the Mildenhall Royal Air Force Base abroad in the United Kingdom. Prior to her retirement Sharon was the Senior Director of all the children’s education programs at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington D.C. ,she and Sid retired to Bear lake in 2010 .

Beloved wife of Sidney Potmesil II , loving mother of Sidney III (Tina) Potmesil of Marilla ,NY . Sister of Margaret “Peg” Gunsolus of Cattaraugus, Cathleen “Cassie” (Lanny) Holt of Gowanda and Thomas ( late Joanne) Deneen of West Seneca . Nieces and Nephews Kyle, Michael, Amy , Bryan and Megan also survive .

A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday June 7, 2023 @ 11am from the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St. Gowanda. (716)-532-4200.

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