| Date of Birth | November 5, 1932 |
| Passed Away | November 3, 2011 |
| Place of Residence | Cohocton |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | November 8, 2011 |
| Service Time | 1 P.M. |
| Service Location | Avoca Funeral Home |
DONALD NIVER
COHOCTON-Donald Niver, 78, of Cohocton, passed away Thrusday (Nov. 3, 2011) at his home.
Born in Corning on Nov. 5, 1932, he was a son of the late C. Arthur and Julia Baeur Niver. On Aug. 25, 1964, he was married in Charlotte, N.C. to the former Juanita “Nita” Pridmore, who survives.
He graduated from Hammondsport Central School in 1950 and completed under graduate studies at Buffalo State College and received his master’s degree in education from Southern Illinois University. Donald served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
He was employed by Steuben-Allegany County BOCES in Bath as a Driver Education Teacher before his retirement.
A volunteer for BLM in Colefoot, Alaska, he was passionate about traffic safety especially seatbelt programs for children.
His family includes his wife of 47 years, Nita of Haskinville; four sons, Floyd Kisiah of Hammondsport, Michael Kisiah of Wallace, Steve (Virginia) Kisiah of Joshua, TX, Jeffrey (Pam) Salisbury of Syracuse; his daughter, Shawn Kisiah of Voorhees, N.J. his five grandsons, Matthew (Deon) Kisiah of Texas, Eric Kisiah of Texas, Adam (Lori) Kisiah of Bath, Aaron (Melissa) Kisiah of Bath and Frank Bottini of Voorhees, N.J.; his five great-grandchidlren, Riley, Noah, Maximus Kisiah, Bailey and Maverick Gonzalez; his two brothers, David (Alice) Niver and Robert (Audrey) Niver; his two sisters, Martha Niver and Jane Kiernan; his brother-in-law, Ronald (Kay) Pridmore.
Calling hours are Monday from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca, where a funeral and committal service will be held following calling hours at 1 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. William Spencer officiating.
Since Donald generously donated to many military organizations, those wishing may contribute, in lieu of flowers, to the Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250 or to a veterans organization of your choice.
I am sincerely sorry for everyone’s loss — Mr. Niver taught me Driver Ed in 1969 and was one of my favorite teachers – anyone could go talk to him and he always listened. He will be missed deeply!
So sudden. So sad. So lonely to think of the Five Nivers without you. Rest, finally, in Peace, kind, wonderful, loving, supportive and amazing Brother.
I don’t know of 5 siblings who have gotten along without bickering or strife any better than we have. We have celebrated our successes, birthdays and anniversaries for many years. I knew the day was coming when we would get together for a sad reunion and surely this is the first since our parents and uncles died. Don was a great brother and we all will miss him. Rest in peace, Don. We love you.
With loving memories of dreasms that were so important many years ago. I will always remeber those special times…may you rest in heavenly peace.
Mr.Niver was my driver ed teacher back when I was in high school 79-80, he was a great teacher and person, best driver ed teacher. I saw him time to time for years after, he always spoke and called me by name. I am blessed to have known him. He will be greatly missed. I send my condolences to the family and sorry I just found out of his passing, and could not make calling hours. my thoughts and prayers are with you