Bonnie S. Taylor

SALAMANCA — Bonnie S. Taylor, 75, of 8013 Old Route 17, Jimersontown, Town of Salamanca, passed away Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in the Olean General Hospital Emergency Department.

She was born April 15, 1950, in Salamanca, the daughter of the late Johnson Jimerson and Beulah L. Taylor. Bonnie was a graduate of Salamanca High School and retired from being a private home health care nurse.

She was a member of the Bear Clan and was a descendant of the Seneca Nation. Bonnie was a member of God’s Missionary Church in Jimersontown and was a dear friend of the Amish, especially Dan and Sarah Raber of Conewango. She was an avid reader, was known for always helping others in need. She liked watching her shows and driving around listening to music.

She is survived by a son, JD, of Salamanca; two daughters, Kelli Taylor of Salamanca and Tonya Barreno of Gowanda; 10 grandchildren; 14 grandchildren; a brother, Dr. Robert Robinson of Charleston, S.C.; a sister, Mary Lou Stidd of Mt. Jewett, Pa.; as well as special sisters Diane Bixler and Brenda Kindt.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; twin brothers, Ronald Taylor and Donald Taylor; and a sister, Sandra Maybee.

The family received relatives and friends Sunday and Monday (Aug. 10 and 11, 2025) in the family home, 8013 Old Route 17. Services were held Tuesday (Aug. 12, 2025) at the family home. Burial would follow in the Taylor Family Cemetery, Jimersontown.

Memorials may be sent to the God’s Missionary Church, Old 17, Salamanca, NY 14779.

Arrangements are entrusted to the VanRensselaer & Son Funeral Home, 14 Church St., Randolph. To leave a condolence for the family, visit vanrensselaerandsonfuneralhome.com.