Kimberly Ann Kohler, 59, Bradford, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Olean General Hospital.
Born November 6, 1963, in Olean, NY, she was the youngest daughter of Gloria J. (Sokoly) Saar, who survives.
Kim was a 1982 graduate of Bradford Central Christian High School.
After graduating from BRCS, Kim relocated to Texas, and moved from ranch to ranch training race horses. She brought her passion for Equestrianism back home to Bradford, and opened 88 Acres in 1993. Kim, and later with her daughter Britney, would compete in barrel races and various competitions. Kim competed all over NY, PA, IN, and OH, with her prized championship being at Turn-N-Burn in Wilmington, OH. Retiring from competitive racing in 2008 Kim continued boarding horses for locals at 88 Acres.
Surviving in addition to her mother Gloria of Bradford, is one daughter, Britney Kohler, of Bradford, three grandchildren, Charlee, Ryan, and Asa, one sister, Debbie Saar-Pessia, of NC, one brother, Christopher Saar, of Bradford, one uncle, Lou (Mary Kay) Sokoly, Sr., one niece, Diana Johnson, one nephew, Joey (Catie) Whitney, and one cousin, Lou Sokoly, Jr.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Mickey R. Saar, who passed away October 4, 2021.
There will be no public services. Family will gather for a private Celebration of Kim's Life at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Triple Dream Farm, P.O. Box 125, Crosby PA, 16724.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com