Sharon R. Chapman

LITTLE VALLEY – Sharon R. Chapman, 84, of Little Valley, passed away Wednesday (Oct. 28, 2026) at Cuba Hospital.

She was born July 17, 1942, the daughter of the late Phillip and Florence Crowe Bachman. In 1989 she married Thomas Chapman, who survives.

Mrs. Chapman was a secretary at the West Valley Demonstration Project for many years.She enjoyed gardening, crafts, quilting and stain glass work.

Besides her loving husband, she is survived by two sons, Adam (Candace) Stephan and Erik (Tammy Goodman) Stephan, both of Texas; two step-sons, Dale (Lori) Chapman and Douglas (Carly) Chapman, both of Virginia; a stepdaughter, Debbie (Tim) Haynoski of Hinsdale; and nine grandchildren, Cody, Jared, Gabby, Jessica, Ian, Anna, Bradley, Nicholas and Misty; and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, Jack (Diane) Bachman of Florida; a sister, Phyllis (Britt) Shaffer of Pennsylvania; and several nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by a daughter, Candace Stephan; and a sister, Linda Vogl.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday (Nov. 3, 2026) from Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 411 Rock City St. in Little Valley.

Memorials may be made to the Ellicottville Ambulance Service.